Elements of Islamic Studies
Lesson 8: The Teachings of Islam
A: Usul (Roots): The fundamental Principles, the belief in which is essential-for a Muslim. These are:
- Tawheed (Oneness of God)
- ‘Adl (Justice of God)
- Nubuwwat (Prophethood)
- Imamat (Vicegerency of the Prophet)
- Qiyamat (Resurrection)
B:-Furu’ or branches, which call for certain practices. These are: - Salat (Prayer)
- Sawm (Fasting)
- Hajj (Pilgrimage)
- Zakat (Wealth tax)
- Khums (One fifth levies)
- Jihad (Holy war)
- Amr bi’l ma’ruf (Enjoining the good)
- Nahy ‘an al-munkar (Forbidding the evil)
- Tawalla (To love and follow 14 Ma’sumeen)
- Tabarra (To remain aloof from the enemies of 14 Ma’sumeen).