Rs Islam revision Flashcards
what are the 5 roots of religion in usul ad-Din in Shi’a Islam?
- Tawhid
2.Adalat
3.prophet hood
4.Imamate
5.ressurection
what is Tawhid?
The belief in the oneness of God who has no Equals, HE alone should be worshiped
what is Adalat?
Translates to ‘the justice of God’. God is perfect justice, fairness and wisdom. He does not wrong anyone and he will not tolerate wrongdoing
what is prophethood?
God has appointed prophets and messengers to guide human beings, showing them how to live in peace and submission to God.
what is imamate?
translates to (leadership): Most Muslims believe that Muhmmed was the last prophet, to whom the Quran was revealed to and Shias believe that God has appointed 12 infallible Imams to guide the Muslim community. 11 have been killed and 1 is still alive but is hiding till the right time to reappear. His name is Imam Mahdi
what is resurrection?
The belief that on the day of Judgement, there will be a resurrection, when all human beings will be physically raised to life to be judged by God.
who are the three main angles in Islam and their roles
Jibril= is the angle of revelation who revealed the Quran and is described as the chief angle of Allah.
Mika’il= He is one of the most powerful angles who brings rainfall for the Earth and prepared Muhammed for his night journey
Israfil= id the angle who will blow the trumpet on the day of Judgement to announce the resurrection of all from the Dead. He is referred to the angle of death.
