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What is Usul ad-Din?

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Principles of faith in Shia Islam

1) Tawhid - oneness and unity of Allah
2) Adl - Divine justice
3) Nubuwah - Prophethood
4) Imamah- Imaams
5) Al-Ma’as - day of resurrection

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What do Shia’s believe about Imaams?

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There are 12 as successors of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Beginning with Ali (RA), 11 were martyred and the 12th (Imaam Mahdi) is living in occultation waiting to be revealed.
The signs of his arrival come with the second coming of Jesus (AS).
- The Imams interpret the Sharia