usul ad-din!

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What are the 5 roots of usul ad-din in Shi'a Islam?
tawhid, al adl, al nubuwwah, & al ma'ad, al imamah
What is Al-Adl?
Allah's justice
What is Al-Nubuwwah?
prophethood
What is Al-Ma'ad?
Resurrection & Day of Judgement.
What do Shi'as believe about the tawhid as compared to sunnis?
They believe the tawhid covered angels & holy books. They don't need a separate category.
What does Shi'a Islam claim about Allah?
Allah does not have any physical attributes at all.
What is the Shi'a shahadah?
“I bear witness that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, and Ali was the friend of God.”
What does "Al-Adalah" mean?
the one who is very Just and Fair, who never oppresses, who judges justly and who has justice.
How many prophets are mentioned in the Qur'an?
25
What do Shi'a Muslims believe about Muhammad (SAW)'s prophethood?
That his prophethood did not begin at age 40, but started from birth. It was simply announced at aged 40.
What are some important prophets?
Adam, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa & Muhammad (PBUH)
What is an Imam understood as in Shi'a Islam?
perfect human who is a successor of Muhammad (PBUH), and must be a descendent of Muhammad (PBUH).
What is every imam designated by?
by the previous Imam – this ensures continuity, called ‘nass’.