Thus the difference in belief over prophethood...

Thus the difference in belief over prophethood, can be seen in the principle of trinity (as with the Christian belief), and the differences in belief over ‘Imamate’ (socio-political leadership), has led to differences of belief over the principle of succession (which has divided Muslims into Sunnite and Shiite). The main point to consider is that monotheism (tawhīd); prophethood (nubuwwah) and resurrection (ma’ād) are the fundamental principles for all of the revealed religions.

Corollaries however can also be considered to be part of a fundamental principle. For example, belief in the existence and unity of God is a fundamental principle. Some Shiite scholars believe that justice (‘adl) should be considered as a separate principle, but in reality it is actually part of the first principle mentioned. Another example is that of Imamate, which some scholars consider as a principle in its own right, whereas in fact it is just a continuation of the principle of prophethood.

On this basis the term ‘Principles of Religion’ can be categorized into general and particular forms. The general use of the form, ‘principle of religion’ is vis-à-vis ‘branches’ and the particular uses of the term are for particular sects and beliefs. The general form also includes the other revealed religions, which share the three common principles (tawhīd, nubuwwah, ma’ād). Questions: Explain the concept of religion from the lexical and terminological point of view.

Define the terms worldview and ideology, and explain the differences between them. Briefly explain the two different kinds of worldview. State the general and particular aspects of ‘The principles of religion’. What is the commonality between the revealed religions? Previous…