Friday, 03 November 2017

Five Roots of Usul al-Din in

Shia Islam

LO:
1. Know and understand the nature, history and purpose of the
five roots in Shia Islam.

2. Know and understand how the five roots are expressed in

Shia Muslim Sevener and Twelver communities today.
 Introduction to the Five Roots of
Usul al-Din (Principles of Religion)
Tawhid Oneness of Allah
Adl - Divine Justice
Nubuwwah - Prophethood
Imamah Successors to Muhammad
Miad - The Day of Judgement & Resurrection

Remember
4 letters in Shia + 1 = 5 Roots
5 letters in Sunni + 1 = 6 Article of Faith
 Tawhid Oneness of
Allah
Adl - Divine Justice
Nubuwwah - Prophethood
Imamah Successors to Muhammad
He is Allah Miad - The Day of Judgement &
The One and Only; Resurrection
Allah, the Eternal;
He begot none,
nor was he begotten;
There is none like Him.
Surah 112

To compare anything or anyone to Allah is a very grave sin.

This is known as Shirk.

Why might a Muslim reject the Christian understanding of

God?
 Tawhid Oneness of Allah
God is just and wise
Adl - Divine Justice
and cannot do Nubuwwah - Prophethood
wrong. He holds Imamah Successors to Muhammad
human beings Miad - The Day of Judgement &
Resurrection
accountable for their
actions.

Allah commands
you towards justice.
Surah 16:19

How would this belief impact on

the way Muslims lead their lives?
 Prophethood
Muhammed is Allahs Tawhid Oneness of Allah
last prophet (The Seal Adl - Divine Justice
of the Prophets) and Nubuwwah - Prophethood
Successors to Muhammad
that Gods revelations Imamah
Miad - The Day of Judgement &
to him are true. Resurrection

Revelation = When God gives (reveals) information to humans.

Can you name any other prophets?

 Tawhid Oneness of Allah
Adl - Divine Justice
Nubuwwah - Prophethood

Imamate Imamah Successors to

Muhammad
Miad - The Day of Judgement &
Resurrection

The Imamate means accepting that the Twelve Imams are the
leaders of Islam and guard the truth of the religion without error.

These were the successors to Muhammed.

Many Shia Muslims believe the last Imam (the Mahdi) will return
alongside Isa (Jesus) as the saviour of mankind.

They believe he is currently hidden by Allah.

Shias will seek to prepare the world for the arrival of the Mahdi.
The Day of Judgement &
Resurrection
Tawhid Oneness of Allah
Adl - Divine Justice
Nubuwwah - Prophethood
Imamah Successors to Muhammad
Miad - The Day of Judgement &
Resurrection

Shia Muslims believe that after death they will be

resurrected and judged for their actions by Allah.

The events of this day are recorded in the Quran

and the Hadith.
Use page 83 of your larger text book to complete a picture which includes
an explanation of each of the Five Roots.

5
1

2 4
3
 Explain how beliefs in
Usul as-Din affects Shias
today. 5 Marks
Use the blue box on page 84 to help construct your
answer.
Explain carefully how each belief affects the way
people live their lives.

EXTENSION
Can you think of comparable guidance in
Christianity? Explain your answer.