Six Articles of Faith (Sunni) + Five Roots of Usul ad-Din (Shi'a)

Six Articles of Faith (Sunni)

The Oneness of Allah - Allah is one , eternal and the absolute creator

- If Allah has absolute power , then Muslims will live according to his will

Angels - do the work of Allah and record all words and actions 

- Angels making records affects how Muslims live their lives to earn a place in paradise

Holy books - sources of authority in written form

- Holy books allow Muslims to know and understand the right path for life

Prophets - deliver messages from Allah to guide humanity

- If Muslims listen to the words an examples of prophets, they will follow the right path

Day of Judgement - Allah judges Muslim actions to decide on heaven or hell for eternal…