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ShamsB wrote:

Bhadur wrote:Why 4am?

Simple answer - because it is the farman of the Imam.

no other reason needed.


shams

Great insight...

Why 4am?

YAM,

I searched for this topic but could not find it so I decided to start a new thread.

What do ismailis believe about judgement day? Could someone please explain what happens? Is this where we have to face god for our sins? and what if one has more sins than good deeds?

Speculation could be a part of my strategy, ie. as an arbitrageur, but i see your point.

Taking calculated risks in the stock market could easily be compared to doing the same in poker. So would you say that it's fine to play poker so long as you have a firm strategy and are not throwing your ...

I read that post and found it really interesting, although it doesn't address my question of whether or not it is bad to gamble -- especially when it is not with the hopes of becoming a millionaire, but just more for the recreational value.

78. O righteous man! Never gamble.

SO KIRIYA Pir ...

Is there a firmaan where we are given guidance on this issue?

Did you hear that story in a firmaan? Can you cite a source.... In the Lotteries thread that I alluded to above, there is an anecdote about MSMS preventing Pir Subzali from winning a lottery. It is worthy of reflection....

I read that ...

Does anyone have any additional insight on this isssue? I'm in a huge bind here...

Is there a firmaan where we are given guidance on this issue?

Did you hear that story in a firmaan? Can you cite a source....

YAM,

I have seen that thread, but I don't feel it answers my question. That tread is mainly talking about lottery winners in the news and what happens to them after.

I am more concerned with occasional gambling (i.e. on sports games, just to make it interesting) instead of lottery, trying to win ...

YAM,

Would like to hear your thoughts on occasional gambling. Is this bad/haram? What do Farmans say about this?

Thanks for the help.

Bhadur