What does the Sujud at the end of every part of the Du'a mean?
my obedience and prostration is to God
How do Shia Muslims Interpret 'Al-Sirat al Mustaqim'?
Shia Muslims interpret 'al-sirat al-mustaqim' as referring to the guidance and direction which the Imams provide to the believers towards ultimate destination
Which part of Du'a signifies the concept of bay'a "allegiance" to God, the Prophet and the Imams?
Parts 4 and part 5
In which part of du'a the names of Ahl-al-Bayt and 49 names of imams are invoked and why?
6th part; by reciting the names of the Imams, Ismailis affirm their belief in the continuity of divine guidance through the line of Imamat.
What beliefs and principles does surat al- Fatiha convey?
help and guidance from God; accountability on the day of judgment, life on earth is preparation for life hereafter.
What does "Ulu' l-amr" mean and how is it understood in Shia traditions?
(‘those in authority’). This terms is understood to be the Imams descendants from the Prophet who inherited the authority to lead the believers
What are the components of each part of the Du'a?
Passages from the Qur'an, supplications/ Salwat and dhikr 'ya Ali ya Muhammad' & Sujud
In which part of the du'a, a believer is seeking peace? What term is used for peace?
part two- Peace: Salam
What are the two attributes of God that are found at the beginning of every part of Du'a?
Al-Rahman (the Compassionate) and Al-Rahim (the Merciful)
When was Surat- Al Maida (Du'a part 3) - Ya Ayyuha'r-rasulu - revealed?
It is said to have been revealed to the Prophet while he was returning from Mecca to Medina after his last pilgrimage before Ghadir Khum
In Surat al- Ma'ida, what was the message that Prophet was asked to convey to people, according to the Shia belief?
Proclamation of Hazrat Ali as the mawla (guide/master) of the believers after the Prophet
What Quranic ayats in du'a express the principle of Imamat?
Surat al- Nisa and Surat ya Sin in part 2 & Surat- al Maida in part 3
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