God’s justice, one of the five roots of Usul ad-Din

the authority of the Imams as Allah's chosen guides after the prophets, starting from Ali as a member of the Prophet’s household

Muslims who believe in the successorship of Imam Ali and other Imams from the Prophet Muhammad's bloodline

The five roots of Shi'a Islam

Religious education

In this unit pupils will learn about key beliefs in the worldview of Islam such as the nature of Allah, prophethood and the role of texts. They will gain a critical understanding of Islamic theology and key stories that underpin it.

Muslim beliefs

the authority of Allah's chosen guides, from the Prophet’s house

Match the keywords to the correct definition.

Sevener Shi'a Muslims believe there have only been seven Imams.

Sevener Shi'a Muslims believe Aga Khan is a living Imam today.

Which of these statements are true for Sevener Shi’a Muslims?

Which of the Five Roots of Usul ad-Din is supported by Surah 112?

Muhammad is reported to have said he was leaving two things behind. One was the book of Allah, the other was the members of his …

How would a belief in adalat influence Shi’a Muslims today?

Which belief in Sunni Islam is the foundation of the Islamic faith?

Who do Sunni Muslims believe are messengers of God, created from light, who are always obedient and serve God's will?

What two things do Muslims believe will happen on the Last Day?

Sunni Muslims believe everything happens according to God's knowledge and will.

Sunni Muslims believe humans have no free will.

Sunni Muslims believe humans have free will.

Which of the following statements are true?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The five roots of Shi'a Islam

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.