Shia

Cards (31)

  • How many Roots of Faith are there in Shia Islam?
    Five Roots of Faith
  • What are the Five Roots of Usul ad-Din in Shi'a Islam?
    Tawhid, Adalat, Nubuwwah, Imamah, Ma'ad
  • What does Usul ad-Din mean?
    Foundations of the faith
  • How do the Five Roots influence a Shi'a Muslim's life?
    They influence everything a Shi'a Muslim says and does
  • What is the first root of Usul ad-Din?
    Tawhid
  • What does Tawhid signify in Shi'a Islam?
    There is one God
  • What does the Qur'an say about Allah in Tawhid?
    He is Eternal and Absolute
  • What does Tawhid imply about Allah's nature?
    He is beyond human limitations
  • What is the second root of Usul ad-Din?
    Adalat
  • What does Adalat represent in Shi'a Islam?
    The Justice of Allah
  • How do Shi'a Muslims view Allah's justice?
    God is just and wise
  • What are humans held accountable for according to Adalat?
    For their actions, good and bad
  • What does the Qur'an command regarding justice?
    Humans should do justice
  • Why might justice be hard to see according to Shi'a beliefs?
    Allah acts with a purpose humans cannot understand
  • What is the third root of Usul ad-Din?
    Nubuwwah
  • Who is considered the most important prophet in Shi'a Islam?
    Prophet Muhammad
  • What is the role of prophets in Shi'a Islam?
    To deliver Allah's message to humankind
  • What does the 'right path' mean in Shi'a Islam?
    A peaceful way of life in submission to Allah
  • What is the role of the imam in Shi'a Islam?
    To protect the messages of the prophets
  • What is the fourth root of Usul ad-Din?
    Imamah
  • What does Imamate signify in Shi'a Islam?
    Authority of the twelve Imams
  • How are the imams viewed in Shi'a Islam?
    As infallible and must be obeyed
  • What is the role of the imams in Shi'a Islam?
    Protect the faith from corruption
  • What is the fifth root of Usul ad-Din?
    Al-Ma'ad
  • What do Shi'a Muslims believe about the Day of Judgement?
    It will happen for all humans
  • What happens to humans on the Day of Judgement?
    They will be physically resurrected
  • What will humans be asked on the Day of Judgement?
    To account for their words and actions
  • Where are the events of the Day of Judgement described?
    In both the Qur'an and Hadith
  • What is the significance of a mustard seed in the context of the Day of Judgement?
    Even small deeds will be brought forth
  • How do the Five Roots of Usul ad-Din influence the life of a Shi'a Muslim?
    • Belief in Allah as One influences moral actions
    • Prophethood provides historical and present guidance
    • Imamate offers leadership in modern life
    • Awareness of Day of Judgement encourages good intentions
    • Belief in justice instills faith in Allah's wisdom
  • What are the Five roots of Shi'a Islam?
    1. Tawhid (One God)
    2. Aldalat (Justice of Allah)
    3. Nubuwwah/Risalah (Propehts)
    4. Imamate (Authority of Imams)
    5. Al-Ma'ad (Day of Judgement)