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by al-azhar
Thu Jan 01, 2009 7:16 pm
Forum: Books
Topic: All new books according to Shi`a Islam Imami Ismaili Muslim.
Replies: 18
Views: 25603

Re: Jim Davis

"....we both have the same e-mail address, nick names and different name, but it doesn't meant I am him and he is me or we are same person!. Any ways, my name is "Ahmad" . He Jim Davis is a writer who writes books and I am an Ismaili Muslim. Please try to contact Jim Davis and clarify...
by al-azhar
Thu Jan 01, 2009 12:49 pm
Forum: Books
Topic: All new books according to Shi`a Islam Imami Ismaili Muslim.
Replies: 18
Views: 25603

Jim Davis

Jim Davis writes:"Anyone who wishes to contact me feel free to write me at from_alamut@yahoo.com "

So lets get this clarified: Is "Jim Davis" and "from_alamu"t the same person?
by al-azhar
Sun Dec 28, 2008 5:31 pm
Forum: Books
Topic: All new books according to Shi`a Islam Imami Ismaili Muslim.
Replies: 18
Views: 25603

Re: All new books according to Shi`a Imami Ismailism Muslim.

Here, I think, I have found his website of Jim Davis based on Ismailsm. This scholar is seriously interested in Ismailism doctrine and their history; even thought, he has wrote number of books. That is EXACTLY what I meant, none of the links tells you anything about Jim's background, what kind of sc...
by al-azhar
Sat Dec 27, 2008 8:38 pm
Forum: Books
Topic: All new books according to Shi`a Islam Imami Ismaili Muslim.
Replies: 18
Views: 25603

Re: All new books according to Shi`a Imami Ismailism Muslim.

[quote="From_Alamut"]I have found this book on www.amazon.ca based on Qiyamat in Alamut of our Holy Imam. Does anyone know who this Jim Davis is? I have been unable to find a bio on him. No one seems to know who Jim Davis is. I have been directed to webpages of books by Jim, but there is a...
by al-azhar
Fri Nov 28, 2008 1:40 pm
Forum: Padhramnis, Mulaquats and Didar other than Jubilees
Topic: CANADA 2008 Padhramni, Event, News and Testimonies
Replies: 166
Views: 822521

Stage pictures

[quote="Admin"]Beautiful stage in Toronto Canada Darbar 2008

Does anyone have the stage pictures of Calgary and Vancouver?
by al-azhar
Tue Nov 18, 2008 7:43 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: LIFE Magazine photos
Replies: 0
Views: 2197

LIFE Magazine photos

Google has posted many images online from LIFE Magazine dating back to the 1800s. Search for Aga Khan and you will find many wonderful photos.

http://images.google.com/images?q=aga+k ... rce%3Alife
by al-azhar
Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:10 pm
Forum: Pen Pal and Contact info.
Topic: Karimabad Jamatkhana, Dar es Salaam
Replies: 0
Views: 5496

Karimabad Jamatkhana, Dar es Salaam

Is there anyone who attends Karimabad Jamatkhana in Dar, please contact me . I am looking for an old friend. Thanks.
Email: mdewji@yahoo.com
by al-azhar
Wed Apr 09, 2008 5:08 pm
Forum: Padhramnis, Mulaquats and Didar other than Jubilees
Topic: Anant Akhado Ginan
Replies: 5
Views: 7930

Re: Anant Akhado Ginan

<P>Does any o&shy;ne know if there is a audio tape of anant akhado ginan /<BR><BR>Thanks<BR><BR>FAR</P> <BR><BR>http://salmanspiritual.com/ak_49_2006/index_00.html <BR><BR>Many, Many thanks a lot - I can now listen everyday to some verses, till I get a hang of how to download it o&shy;n a C...
by al-azhar
Tue Apr 08, 2008 10:20 pm
Forum: Padhramnis, Mulaquats and Didar other than Jubilees
Topic: Anant Akhado Ginan
Replies: 5
Views: 7930

Re: Anant Akhado Ginan

FAR wrote:<P>Does any o&shy;ne know if there is a audio tape of anant akhado ginan /<BR><BR>Thanks<BR><BR>FAR</P>
http://salmanspiritual.com/ak_49_2006/index_00.html
by al-azhar
Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:13 am
Forum: Padhramnis, Mulaquats and Didar other than Jubilees
Topic: Canada Registration website
Replies: 20
Views: 23165

Forget it

Thank you al-alzar for your reply. I guess you made a point I did have some problems with my fellow "brothers" and "sisters" and thats all... I was merely trying to "point out" Hopefully they read this message and behave themselves. There is really no THEY and US. We a...
by al-azhar
Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:23 pm
Forum: Padhramnis, Mulaquats and Didar other than Jubilees
Topic: Canada Registration website
Replies: 20
Views: 23165

Re: Reply to positive

When I replied to sassy's question, I was not answering as a member of a registration team or a doing sewa as you may assume. I have absolutely nothing to do with any registration team for you info. Anyone who clicks on the websites can tell what it means. My advise as not to jump the gun was not to...
by al-azhar
Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:14 am
Forum: Padhramnis, Mulaquats and Didar other than Jubilees
Topic: Canada Registration website
Replies: 20
Views: 23165

www.gjregistration.com www.goldenjubileecanada.org ( this starts April 4/08) can someone from canada registration team verify if both of these websites are correct ?? thnks The first one is the testsite for registration The second one is the official one which will become active Apr4th So don't try...
by al-azhar
Sun Jun 03, 2007 10:53 am
Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
Topic: Hotels selling alcohol.
Replies: 7
Views: 9791

Re: Hotels selling alcohol.

Yo Ali Madad brothers and sisters. I had a question regarding the hotels of our Beloved Hazar Imam, how come He permits them to sell alcohol in His hotels? Is it forbidden in Islam, my belief about his matter is incertain and unclear, i wish for you guys to help me, so that my belief could be firm....
by al-azhar
Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:11 pm
Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
Topic: what is the meaning of name "KHALIYA"
Replies: 1
Views: 5590

KHALIYA

It means "devoid of impurities" or simply put- "PURE".
by al-azhar
Sun Feb 26, 2006 2:19 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Shared Traditions In Gujarat Challenge The Communal Divide
Replies: 2
Views: 3866

Shared Traditions In Gujarat Challenge The Communal Divide

http://www.countercurrents.org/comm-sikand250206.htm Shared Traditions In Gujarat Challenge The Communal Divide By Yoginder Sikand 25 February, 2006 Countercurrents.org Exactly four years ago, Gujarat witnessed a state-sponsored genocide that culminated in the deaths of some three thousand Muslims a...
by al-azhar
Thu Feb 02, 2006 4:35 pm
Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
Topic: Conference at the University of Alberta
Replies: 0
Views: 2929

Conference at the University of Alberta

Spiritual leader Aga Khan will be among speakers at a conference at the University of Alberta this fall aimed at breaking the link between religion and violence. Former senator Douglas Roche said the conference - Building World Peace: The Role of Religions and Human Rights - is vital at a time where...
by al-azhar
Wed Jan 25, 2006 5:53 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Need Help
Replies: 4
Views: 3908

Despondency is a sin

"You must remember that life will have for you many disappointments. If one-fifth of ones hopes is realized one is extremely lucky and fortunate, so do not be discouraged by disappointments, failures should be forgotten and new efforts made. Despondency is a sin and hope a necessary part of Ima...
by al-azhar
Tue Dec 20, 2005 5:57 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Our faith
Replies: 21
Views: 11516

I should leave?

yaali101 said"Wow. I should leave? I thought our faith was established on the premise of questioning so that we can figure out the truth." It sounds really harsh to ask someone to leave, what I said is meant for someone who questions the Imam to figure out the "truth". The last t...
by al-azhar
Sun Dec 18, 2005 1:06 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Our faith
Replies: 21
Views: 11516

Re: Our faith

[quote="yaali101"] "Also, I am in no manner questioning the imam's infallablility, but why does the Imam edit his farmans after he makes them before being published. I rmr during the Houston mulakat he said something like Sept 9th, but then the farman was edited to Sept 11th." Yo...
by al-azhar
Wed Dec 14, 2005 4:53 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Why not ismailis??
Replies: 95
Views: 60434

Mansoor

This forum is doing a great job of raising some of these issues, which have to come up in today's internet / information age. I think the Internet / information age has probably created a havoc amongst those who preach and give counts/facts that are just not there. A good example would be (someone ...
by al-azhar
Fri Nov 25, 2005 5:40 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Council
Replies: 79
Views: 38935

Abuali

I have not read the email, but I wonder why Abuali being a missionary not question the TB rather than send emails? I am sure he would get a proper answer from the TB.
by al-azhar
Mon Oct 31, 2005 6:29 pm
Forum: People
Topic: calculate your numerical psychology .......
Replies: 1
Views: 3683

M_ali

If M_ali has any sense, he will stop this nonsense.
by al-azhar
Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:47 pm
Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
Topic: Canada Visit June 2005
Replies: 63
Views: 113732

Disappointed Salym

Dear Salym, no need to apologise. I perfectly understand you. My advice to you is next time it would be wise to stay home and pray to Allah. Allah guides to His Light whoever He wishes. Think about it: HIS LIGHT (Noor). The light that disappointed you. Perhaps this is a message for you.
by al-azhar
Fri Mar 11, 2005 5:04 pm
Forum: Ginans
Topic: VIS TOL
Replies: 8
Views: 9220

Re: VIS TOL - Transliteration and Translation

[quote="kmaherali"]As today is Shukravaari Beej, the following is a rough and tentative translation of the VISTOL for reflection.
Thank you Kmaherali for the rough translation of VISTOL.
by al-azhar
Thu Feb 17, 2005 9:19 pm
Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
Topic: Masjid and Mosque
Replies: 9
Views: 19264

Mosques & Masjids

Click on to the "Current Issues" in the Forum and read about Mosques Vs Masjid. It will answer your question.
by al-azhar
Fri Feb 11, 2005 5:43 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Washington Scully events / testimony
Replies: 8
Views: 8667

Re: Scully award reflection - a corrrection

In my article I noted that the Japanese architect Mr. Bruno Freschi met at the Scully award ceremony is responsible for designing the Ismaili center in Toronto. He is in fact designing the museum and the AKDN center in Ottawa and not the Jamat Khana. I regret the error. Mr. Bruno Freschi is not the...
by al-azhar
Sun Feb 06, 2005 1:22 pm
Forum: Ginans
Topic: VIS TOL
Replies: 8
Views: 9220

VIS TOL

Pir Sadardin in his Granth "Vis Tol" explains about the path that the soul has to take, after leaving the body, to arrive at its final destination. This path has 19 checkpoint where the soul could be detained or its further progress slowed down depending on its deeds in the past life. It a...