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FOund out something that may clarify the situation a little more.

Scholars differ as to whether a dog is impure or not. We have an authentic Hadith which tells us to wash a utensil, which a dog uses, seven times; one of them with dust and water. Scholars who maintain that dog is not impure argue ...

Agree with above. Let's all enjoy this occasion and forget the acrimony and divisions that still linger in the subconcious of some brothers and sisters. Time to come together and not drift further apart. As Grand ma used to say "Each finger on the hand is different, but when they come together they ...

I see no problem in d3c3nt trying to do deedar with his immediate family. I do not think you have a right to question the intentions of any member of the jamat who wishes to join his family in this mometous occasion. As you correctly pointed out, this is an issue between the murid and the murshid ...

Brings us back to the root question. If Allah controls the destiny and actions of all beings including man, then how can a person be held accountable for any sins he may commit???

Aren't dogs considered Haram in Islam?? We are after all Muslims first and foremost and then Shia Ismailis?? Any thoughts??

Columbus has a JK???? I know there was an ismaili center which has since been closed for some time.

Goldstar rulz:)

I am located in the midwest. In Cincinnati to be more precise.<BR>I understand the part about the need for registration and for verification of "Ismailihood", I am however very sure that we can organise this better.<BR>Ismailis in general have a proud tradition of thorough planning, effective ...

<P>3 different family members tried to register me for deedar prior to expiration of the deadline. All were turned away. Was told to call the 1800 number (padhramni hotline)which was eventually picked up by a very friendly volunteer. The option menu for this hotline is the most useless thing I have ...

YAM,<BR>Need some info. Need to register for deedar but do not have a JK nearby. Closest o­ne is 5.5 hrs away. Have family in a city that is 7.5 hrs away. Family member tried to submit my registration form but were told it could not be accepted as I was not there in person + the closest JK to me is ...