The five roots of ‘Usul ad-Din in Shi’a Islam (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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What are the foundational principles of Shi'a faith?
What are the foundational principles of Shi'a faith?
Five Roots of 'Usul ad-Din
Literal meaning of 'Usul ad-Din
Literal meaning of 'Usul ad-Din
Foundations of faith
First root of 'Usul ad-Din
First root of 'Usul ad-Din
Tawhid - oneness of Allah
What does Tawhid emphasize?
What does Tawhid emphasize?
Absolute unity and uniqueness of Allah
What does Tawhid reject?
What does Tawhid reject?
Polytheism or association of partners with Allah
Second root of 'Usul ad-Din
Second root of 'Usul ad-Din
Adl - divine justice
What does Adl mean about Allah?
What does Adl mean about Allah?
Allah possesses perfect justice and fairness
Third root of 'Usul ad-Din
Third root of 'Usul ad-Din
Nubuwwah - prophethood
Muhammad's role in prophethood
Muhammad's role in prophethood
Final prophet
Fourth root of 'Usul ad-Din
Fourth root of 'Usul ad-Din
Imamah - successors to Muhammad
What are Imams in Shi'a belief?
What are Imams in Shi'a belief?
Divinely chosen guides with special authority
Twelvers' belief about Imams
Twelvers' belief about Imams
Twelve Imams after Muhammad's death
Fifth root of 'Usul ad-Din
Fifth root of 'Usul ad-Din
Mi'ad - Day of Judgement and resurrection