Islam (Muslim Beliefs) - The 5 roots of Usul ad din

Question 1

What sector of muslims believe in usul ad in

Answer 1

Shia muslims

Question 2

Name the 5 roots of usul ad din

Answer 2

1. Tawhid
2. Nubuwwah
3. Adalat
4. Imamah
5. Mi’ad

Question 3

What is tawhid and give a quote from the quran to support the idea of tawhid?

Answer 3

Tawhid is the belief that God is one

“Say he is God the one” Surat Ikhlaas

Question 4

What is Nubuwwah and give a quote from the quran to support the idea of nubuwwah?

Answer 4

The belief in prophethood

“We sent a messager to every community” Qu’ran (10:47)

Question 5

What is Adalat?

Answer 5

The idea that Allah is fair and will bring about divine justice. Shia Muslims believe fairness is important in everything that they do.

Question 6

What is imamah?

Answer 6

Imamah is the successors to Muhammad(S.A.W). Sh’ia Muslims believe that Allah appointed twelve imams to guide Muslims after the prophets death.

Question 7

what is Mi’ad?

Answer 7

The belief that there will be a day of judgement and resurrection, where God will decide the fate of every person

Question 8

What other belief does Adalat connect to? (Al Qadr)

Answer 8

Sh’ias’ belief in Adalat also links with the idea of free will and Al Qadr as they believe that it wouldn’t be just or fair to punish or reward a person for predestined actions. And so believe that human action can’t be predestined by Allah.