Islam Beliefs: The 5 roots of faith

Question 1

Are the 5 roots of faith Sunni or Shi’a?

Answer 1

Shi’a

Question 2

What are the 5 roots of faith?

Answer 2

Tawhid – Oneness
Nubuwwah: Prophethood
Al-Ma’ad: Resurrection
Adalat – Justice of Allah
Imamate – leadership

Question 3

Tawhid

Answer 3

Allah is one with no partners, children or limitations. There is nothing like him. Comparing Allah is the great sin “shirk”

Question 4

Nubuwwah

Answer 4

Prophethood. Allah sends messages through prophets to guide people down ‘the right path’
Imams protect the words of the prophets.

Question 5

Al-Ma’ad

Answer 5

Ressurection: muslims and non muslims face judgement day.

Question 6

Adalat

Answer 6

Justice of Allah, Allah is just and wise. They should be aware of good and evil.

Question 7

imamate

Answer 7

Leadership: Some believe that Prophet Muhammad said twelve imams (who can do no wrong) from his own tribe would succeed him as leaders. The 12th disappeared but is said to return at the end of time