Five roots of Usul AdDin Prior Learning Thinking

Five roots of Usul Ad-Din Prior Learning: Thinking Ahead: Today’s Lesson: - Explain the five roots of Usul Ad-Din and compare to the six beliefs - evaluate the five roots of Usul Ad-Din and compare to the six beliefs KEYWORDS Sheet attached

The five roots of Usul ad -Din Add each root to a finger (and thumb) Write down 5 reasons why the roots are important In the palm- which you think is most important- why By the end of the lesson you will be able to describe what the five roots of Usul ad- Din are and their importance for different Shia Muslims today.

What are the five roots of Usul Ad-Din (principles of religion)? These are central to the Shi’a faith. They are based on the teachings of the Quran, Hadith and agreement of early Shi’a leaders. Their purpose is to help Shi’a Muslims focus on the most important aspects of their faith and to inform how they should act in daily life Tawhid Nubuwwah Adalat Imamah Mi’ad Belief in the oneness of Allah Belief in prophethood All prophets have been sent to preach tawhid Belief in Divine Justice Allah is fair Demonstrate fairness in all they do Belief in God given leadership. This has been to Muhammad and his family (Fatima) and a line of Imams starting with Ali. This group is the Ahl Al Bayt they are believed to be infallible, pure and perfect Belief that there will be a day of judgement and resurrection “He is God the one, God the eternal. He begot no one nor was he begotten” Quran “We send a messenger to every community saying ‘Worship God and shun false gods’” Quran “I advise you be wary of your duty to Allah…. Be just to friend and foe ’” Quran “God wished to keep uncleanness from you, people of the house’” Quran “all praise belongs to Him in this world and the next; His is the judgement; and to him you shall be returned ’” Quran

Principle Tawhid Nubuwwah Definition Belief in God Belief in given leadership. the prophet Divine This has been to Muhammad oneness of hood Justice and his family Allah is (Fatima) and a line of Imams prophets fair starting with Ali. have been Demonstr This group is the Ahl Al Bayt sent to ate they are preach fairness in believed to be tawhid all they do infallible, pure and perfect Belief that there will be a day of judgement and resurrecti on Evidence “He is God the one, God the eternal. He begot no one nor was he begotten” Quran “all praise belongs to Him in this world and the next; His is the judgement; and to him you shall be returned ’” Quran “We send a messenger to every community saying ‘Worship God and shun false gods’” Quran Adalat “I advise you be wary of your duty to Allah…. Be just to friend and foe ’” Quran Imamah “God wished to keep uncleanness from you, people of the house’” Quran Mi’ad

Principle Tawhid Definition Belief in the oneness of Allah Evidence Nubuwwah Adalat Imamah Mi’ad Belief in prophet hood All prophets have been sent to preach tawhid Belief in Divine Justice Allah is fair Demonstrate fairness in all they do Belief in God given leadership. This has been to Muhammad and his family (Fatima) and a line of Imams starting with Ali. This group is the Ahl Al Bayt they are believed to be infallible, pure and perfect Belief that there will be a day of judgement and resurrection “He is God the one, God the eternal. He begot no one nor was he begotten” Quran “We send a messenger to every community saying ‘Worship God and shun false gods’” Quran “I advise you be wary of your duty to Allah…. Be just to friend and foe ’” Quran “God wished to keep uncleanness from you, people of the house’” Quran “all praise belongs to Him in this world and the next; His is the judgement; and to him you shall be returned ’” Quran Principle Tawhid Nubuwwah Imamah Mi’ad Definition Belief in the oneness of Allah Evidence “He is God the one, God the eternal. He begot no one nor was he begotten” Quran Adalat Belief in prophet hood All prophets have been sent to preach tawhid Belief in Divine Justice Allah is fair Demonstrate fairness in all they do Belief in God given leadership. This has been to Muhammad and his family (Fatima) and a line of Imams starting with Ali. This group is the Ahl Al Bayt they are believed to be infallible, pure and perfect Belief that there will be a day of judgement and resurrection “We send a messenger to every community saying ‘Worship God and shun false gods’” Quran “I advise you be wary of your duty to Allah…. Be just to friend and foe ’” Quran “God wished to keep uncleanness from you, people of the house’” Quran “all praise belongs to Him in this world and the next; His is the judgement; and to him you shall be returned ’” Quran

The five roots of Usul ad -Din Root Quote Symbol Effect on everyday life Tawhid Imamah Mi’ad Nubuwwah Adl Explain each root, back it up with a quote, draw a symbol to remind you of that root, say how this belief may affect a Muslim’s everyday life. Challenge: Create a simple diagram to reflect the 5 beliefs By the end of the lesson you will be able to describe what the five roots of Usul ad- Din are and their importance for different Shia Muslims today.

Why are these roots important? low o l o t F se the to get adise r Pa Bas is from of Isla m reli the roo - gion ts th gro ws e ve e i el a b t ’ din i Sh thou stan ots wi der e ro ot un of th ill n g ey w le to th ab ip be rsh ively wo fect ef m fro d e m Co ’an an - r s Qu mam to I t 12 ortan p im a i Sh lims s Mu Mi hid w Ta t A la da ’ad im bu ama ww h ah Nu a hat ow Sh son w ve e per t beli s u m e a to b lim s Mu By the end of the lesson you will be able to describe what the five roots of Usul ad- Din are and their importance for different Shia Muslims today.

A little more on Imamah • • Twelver Shi’a Muslims consider obedience to 12 imams as essential. However Severner Shi’a Muslims have a separate system and believe in 7. in some Shi’a writings, imams have been described as ‘light’ sent by Allah. The use of the term light is significant and it signifies imams show people the way out of darkness and sin and into God’s path.

Task How do the five roots of Usul Ad- Din compare to the six beliefs? Six beliefs Similarities Five roots of Usul Ad. Din

Exam application Exam Question Explain two similarities between the six beliefs and five roots [4 marks] Extension…. Explain two differences between the six beliefs and five roots [4 marks] One similarity is……………. . This is because……………. Another similarity is …………………. This is because……………. .

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