five roots of usul-ad-din

• what are the five roots of usul ad-Din


  Tawhid, Nubuwwah, Adalat, Imamah, Mi'ad
• What is Tawhid?


  Oneness of God

  
  

  "he is god the one" Quran surah 112
• What is Nubuwwah?


  Belief in prophethood

  
  

  "we sent a messenger to every community."- Quran Surah 10-16
• What is Adalat?


  divine justice
• what is imamah and a related quote?


  The belief that God gave authority to the prophet's household.

  'God wishes to keep uncleanliness away from you, people of the [Prophet's] House' (Qur'an)
• What is Mi'ad?


  Belief in the day of judgement

  
  

  "His is the judgement; and to him you shall be returned"-Quran surah 28-70
• Why are the five roots important to Shi'a Muslims?


  -represent most important elements of Shia faith

  -keep them connected to Allah at all times
• what are some different beliefs within the Shia denomination?


  -some Shia communities such as Twelvers and seveners follow different imams who have authority from Allah
• what are some key similarities between Shia and Sunni Muslims?


  -both believe in unity of Allah

  -both believe Muhammed is Allah's prophet

  -both believe in day of judgement
• what are some key differences between Shia and Sunni Muslims?


  -Sunni believe Muhammed alone was given knowledge from Allah

  -Shia Muslims believe that Allah gave knowledge to the first caliph ail and the knowledge has been passed down imam to imam
• what is a caliph in Islam?


  Title of a leader in Islam