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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
The ‘foundations of religion’: the five roots of belief in Shi'a Islam.
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Paper 1
Revise: Articles of Faith and RootsShi'a Muslims identify five roots of Usul ad-Din, meaning the foundations of religion. These are beliefs about Allah, guidance and human destiny, rather than lists of religious practices.
The five foundational beliefs of Shi’a Islam, which include the Imamate.
Paper 3
The ‘foundations of religion’: the fundamental principles expressed in the five roots of Shi’a Islam.
Revise: Foundations of FaithShi’a Islam identifies five roots in Usul ad-Din, meaning the foundations of religion. These are not competing lists in which every difference means disagreement. Both traditions believe in one God, prophets, revelation and judgement after death.
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