Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books 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). Previous Next