Usul-al-Din means the foundation of the faith of Shi’a Islam
The Five Roots are:
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Belief in the oneness of God
Surah 112 ‘none is like Him’
Creator of all
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Allah sent messages to guide people on the right path
The right path is living a peaceful life submitted to God
Imams protect messages so people don’t forget
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Day of Judgement(Yawm al-Qiyyamah)
Everyone will be judged by Allah
Asked to account words and actions
Events of this day described in Qur’an and Hadith
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Leadership
Twelve imams from his tribe would succeed him
First eleven led community but twelfth disappeared after his dad’s death
He is alive and hiding until the day of judgement
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Good+evil in everything but Allah commands you to do good
Surah 16:90 ‘Indeed Allah commands you towards Justice’
Sometimes justice can be hard to see
Allah also knows your future but can’t change it