shia: five roots

• allah + tawhid

  • the unity and oneness of allah
  • no equals to him - he is the only one worthy of worship
  • "none is like him"
• qayamat

  • resurrection
  • day of judgement
  • allah will judge all people
  • physical resurrection
  • all words and actions are accounted for
• nubuwwah

  • prophethood
  • muhammad is the last and greatest prophet
  • prophets were sent by allah to guide and spread the religion
• adl

  • justice of allah
  • allah is just and wise
  • he is infallible - can do no wrong
  • muslims should know there is good and bad in everything
• imamate

  • leadership
  • allah appointed 12 perfect imams to guide muslims
  • prophet muhammads extended family
  • imams must protect prophets messages
  • 12th imam disappeared following his fathers death but will appear on the day of judgement