Year 10 - Religious education
Foundations of faith: Shi'a Islam
Islam: Beliefs and teachings
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will learn about key beliefs in the worldview of Islam such as the nature of Allah, prophethood and the role of texts. They will gain a critical understanding of Islamic theology and key stories that underpin it.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the five roots of Usul ad-Din, their importance and how they link to other key beliefs in Islam.
Key Notes
- The five roots of Usul ad-Din are foundational beliefs for Shi'a Muslims.
- There is crossover between the five roots and the six articles of faith.
- The belief in tawhid, prophets and the last day are common to Sunni and Shi'a Muslims.
- The five roots of Usul ad-Din also include the belief in divine justice and the imamate.
Vocabulary To Learn
- adalat: God's fairness; one of the five roots of Usul ad-Din
- imamate: the authority of the Imams as chosen guides after the prophets, starting from Ali as a member of the Prophet's household
- resurrection: when someone is raised again after death
- Shi'a Islam: Muslims who believe in the successorship of the Imam Ali and other imams from the Prophet Muhammad's bloodline
- tawhid: belief in Allah's oneness and unity
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The Prophet Muhammad chose Ali to be his successor.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The five roots of Usul ad-Din are foundational beliefs for Shi'a Muslims. There is crossover between the five roots and the six articles of faith.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'adalat'
God's fairness; one of the five roots of Usul ad-Din.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: The Prophet Muhammad chose Ali to be his successor. Correction: Shi'a Muslims believe that Allah chose Ali to be the successor to the Prophet Muhammad, and that the Prophet Muhammad announced this to the Muslim community before he died.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Diversity in belief about angels and free will Study Guide
- Examples of prophets Study Guide
- Foundations of faith: Sunni Islam Study Guide
- Heaven and hell in Islam Study Guide
- Human responsibility and freedom Study Guide
- Islamic attitudes to holy books Study Guide
- Muhammad as the seal of the Prophets Study Guide
- Significance of angels Study Guide
- Tawhid and the nature of Allah Study Guide
- The nature of prophethood Study Guide
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