5 roots of Usul ad-Din in Shi'a tradition Flashcards
(14 cards)
1
Q
Translate “Usul ad-Din”
A
“Principles of Faith”
2
Q
Al-Tawhid
A
Oneness and unity of God
3
Q
Al-Adl
A
Divine justice
4
Q
Al-Nubuwwah
A
Belief in Prophethood
5
Q
Al-Imamah
A
Beliefs in Imams
6
Q
Al-Ma’ad
A
Belief in the Day of Resurrection
7
Q
Oneness and unity of God
A
Al-Tawhid
8
Q
Divine justice
A
Al-Adl
9
Q
Belief in Prophethood
A
Al-Nubuwwah
10
Q
Beliefs in Imams
A
Al-Imamah
11
Q
Belief in the Day of Resurrection
A
Al-Ma’ad
12
Q
Which two beliefs do Sunnis and Sh’ias divide on?
A
Al-Imamah (leadership of the faith)
and
Al-Adl
13
Q
Who do Shi’as believe is the true successor of Muhammad?
After Muhammad died
A
Ali
14
Q
Was Ali the first Caliph?
A
No, there were 3 caliphs before him
Shi’as refuse to acknoledge those 3
Because they believe Muhammad identified Ali as the rightful leader
