Core beliefs Flashcards
1
Q
What are the Six Articles of Faith?
A
The Six Articles of Faith are for the Sunni tradition which summarises their beliefs:
Tawhid - Belief that Allah is the one and only God
Risalah - Belief in the prophets
Belief in the angels
Belief in holy books
Akhirah afterlife
Al Qad’r - belief in predestination
2
Q
What does Usul ad Din mean and what is it?
A
It means Principles of Faith and is what Shia tradition of Islam rests upon
3
Q
What are the arabic words for the 5 roots of Usul ad Din?
A
Al-Tawhid Al-Adl Al-Nubuwwah Al-Imamah Al-Ma'ad
4
Q
Al-Tawhid - 5 UAD
A
This is the belief in oneness and unity of God
5
Q
Al-Adl
A
Belief in divine justice
