The five roots of Usul ad-Din
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the five roots of Usul ad-Din, their importance and how they link to other key beliefs in Islam.
Key learning points
- The five roots of Usul ad-Din are foundational beliefs for Shi'a Muslims.
- There is crossover between the five roots and the six articles of faith.
- Tawhid, prophets and the last day are common to Sunni and Shi'a Muslims.
- The five roots also include divine justice and the Imamate.
Keywords
Adalat - God’s fairness; one of the five roots of Usul ad-Din
Imamate - the authority of the Imams as chosen guides after the prophets, starting from Ali as a member of the Prophet’s household
Resurrection - when someone is raised again after death
Shi'a Islam - Muslims who believe in the successorship of Imam Ali and other Imams from the Prophet Muhammad's bloodline
Tawhid - belief in Allah’s oneness and unity
Common misconception
That Shia Muslims do not believe the beliefs held in the Six Articles of Faith.
The beliefs in the Six Articles of faith are believed by many Shia Muslims but they are not codified in the same way.
Teacher tip
If students have not covered the different narratives about the succession of a leader for the Muslim community after the death of the Prophet Muhammad, then teachers are advised to cover this before this content is taught.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does the article of faith about angels teach Muslims?
Q2.What is the main holy book in Islam?
Q3.Which article of faith relates to Allah's complete control over the universe and events?
Q4.Muslims believe that there is only one God, a belief called ...
Q5.The belief in refers to life after death and the Day of Judgement.
Q6.Prophets, such as Musa (Moses) and Isa (Jesus), are central to the belief called ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is one of the five roots of Usul ad-Din?
Q2.Why is "tawhid" considered one of the five roots of Usul ad-Din?
Q3.Which of the following statements best explains why "prophethood" is one of the five roots of Usul ad-Din?
Q4.The belief in life after death is known as the Day of ...
Q5.Shi'a Muslims believe in the leadership and guidance of the , who are chosen from the Prophet’s household.
Q6.The belief in Allah’s absolute fairness is called ...
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