Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A · 1RA0

The Five Roots of Usul ad-Din

What you need to know

Describe the Five Roots of Usul ad-Din in Shi’a Islam: Tawhid, Adl, Nubuwwah, Imamah, and Mi'ad.
Analyse what the Five Roots are, their history and purpose, and their basis in the Qur’an, including Surah 112.
Evaluate how important these principles are to different Shi’a communities today, including Twelver and Sevener groups.