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Understand the five fundamental principles of Usul ad-Din: (a) Tawhid (the oneness of God), (b) ʿAdl (divine justice), (c) Risalah (the role of prophets), (d) Imamah (the authority of the imams), (e) Miʿad (the Day of Resurrection). Discuss various perspectives on the significance of these beliefs and how they influence the everyday lives of Muslims.

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Cambridge IGCSE Religious StudiesIslam: Beliefs and sacred writings

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Understand the five fundamental principles of Usul ad-Din: (a) Tawhid (the oneness of God), (b) ʿAdl (divine justice), (c) Risalah (the role of prophets), (d) Imamah (the authority of the imams), (e) Miʿad (the Day of Resurrection). Discuss various perspectives on the significance of these beliefs and how they influence the everyday lives of Muslims

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The Five Principles of Usul ad-Din

The five principles are Tawhid, ʿAdl, Risalah, Imamah, and Miʿad. Each principle influences various aspects of a Muslim's life, including their beliefs, practices, and moral decisions.

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    Discuss Discuss how the principle of Tawhid influences a Muslim's worship practices.

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