IS - 5 roots of Usul ad-Din

Question 1

What are the 5 roots of Usul ad-din

Answer 1

Day of judgement, Imamate, Tawhid, Adalat, Prophets

Question 2

Day of Judgement definition (DITAP)

Answer 2

belief that all humans will be judged by Allah on their actions after death

Question 3

Imamate definition (DITAP)

Answer 3

successors to Muhammad, Allah appointed leaders to guide humanity and be a source of authority

Question 4

Tawhid definition (DITAP)

Answer 4

oneness and unity of Allah

Question 5

Adalat definition (DITAP)

Answer 5

justice, Allah is understood to be fair and just in the way he treats everything

Question 6

Similarites about the 5 roots and 6 articles of faith

Answer 6

both include tawhid and prophets, both affect how they live their lives, both unite and support their faith

Question 6

Prophets definition (DITAP)

Answer 6

belief that Allah appointed prophets or messengers to pass messages onto humanity

Question 7

Differences about the 5 roots and 6 articles of faith

Answer 7

Shi’a (roots) show justice as one of their beliefs, Sunni (articles) show Angles as one of their beliefs, Shi’a believe Ali is the rightful leader after Muhammad and the imamates which Sunni do not believe