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by mahebubchatur
Thu Jan 01, 2026 1:03 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need
Replies: 117
Views: 106290

Re: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need

15th #Ismaili Fatimids d Imam Mawlana al-Aziz:

Fatimid Caliphate was at its height—North Africa, Egypt, the Hijaz, Syria & Palestine; established Al-Azhar University & Library.

Link to Farmans and Vaziers at the time

https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/2006769058059006276?s=46&t ...
by mahebubchatur
Wed Dec 31, 2025 6:43 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need
Replies: 117
Views: 106290

Re: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need

Fatimid Imams Farmans & Pluralism - including

Mawlana al-Muʿizz li-Din Allah (AS)
14th Ismaili Imam-Caliph & Founder of Fatimid Cairo

The Fatimid Empire: Governance Guided by the Imams’ Farmans and Practised through Pluralism Across the whole Society and communities

In their Farmans, Imams ...
by mahebubchatur
Tue Dec 30, 2025 4:34 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need
Replies: 117
Views: 106290

Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need


Farmans of the Imams:
Conveyed transmitted and disseminated by
Ḥujjats and Dāʿīs to Pīrs and today Contemporary Waʿezīn

Headnotes / Overview

1. This article traces the historical and ethical evolution of Ismaili guidance structures—from Ḥujjats and Dāʿīs during the Dawr al-Satr, through Pīrs ...
by mahebubchatur
Tue Dec 30, 2025 4:04 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need
Replies: 117
Views: 106290

Re: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need


There is no absorption of the position of Pir. Imam and Pir are distinct positions.

As withnessed by the Asal Dua, the Imam kept the position of Pir at times for Himself either his whole life or temporarily.

For example Mowlana Aga Ali shah stayed Pir and Imam at the same time for one year ...
by mahebubchatur
Tue Dec 30, 2025 3:28 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need
Replies: 117
Views: 106290

Re: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need

A Fatimid-era context & perspective on Farmans which include the Faith, intellect, and pluralism

Clarifying Key Terms - All Farmans of all Imams are valid until a Farman is replaced by a later Farman by Imam of the time


In current discussions and writings by scholars — including those associated ...
by mahebubchatur
Mon Dec 29, 2025 8:11 am
Forum: Ismaili Law Documents and Other Historical Documents
Topic: Institute of Ismaili Studies set up, Boards & Legal
Replies: 64
Views: 39893

Re: Institute of Ismaili Studies set up, Boards & Legal


The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) and the Institute of French Islamology (IFI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 18 November 2025 to advance research and teaching in Islamic studies.


https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/2005611142467481887?s=46&t=lL1Fe7Xf2J0RhqfO552USg

https ...
by mahebubchatur
Mon Dec 29, 2025 6:53 am
Forum: Ismaili Law Documents and Other Historical Documents
Topic: Institute of Ismaili Studies set up, Boards & Legal
Replies: 64
Views: 39893

Re: Institute of Ismaili Studies set up, Boards & Legal

The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) and the Institute of French Islamology (IFI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 18 November 2025 to advance research and teaching in Islamic studies.

This partnership is alligned with IIS’s mission to teach knowledge of Islam, & particularly the Shia ...
by mahebubchatur
Sun Dec 28, 2025 9:54 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need
Replies: 117
Views: 106290

Re: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need

Farmans of the Imams:
Conveyed transmitted and disseminated by
Ḥujjats and Dāʿīs to Pīrs and today Contemporary Waʿezīn

Headnotes / Overview

1. This article traces the historical and ethical evolution of Ismaili guidance structures—from Ḥujjats and Dāʿīs during the Dawr al-Satr, through Pīrs ...
by mahebubchatur
Sun Dec 28, 2025 2:38 am
Forum: Customs and Traditions
Topic: Ismaili Namaz for Eid - 2025
Replies: 1
Views: 9556

Re: Ismaili Namaz for Eid - 2025

Ismaili Understanding of this end Portion of Eid Namaz (March–May 2025 Text)

This portion of the Ismaili Namaz (Dua) affirms the core Islamic faith while explicitly expressing the Shiʿi Ismaili interpretation—rooted in the Qur’an—of divine authority, guidance, and intercession through the Ismaili ...
by mahebubchatur
Sat Dec 27, 2025 1:02 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans
Replies: 211
Views: 94422

Re: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans

Surah al-Barā’ah (Surah at-Tawbah, 9:3) and
the Appointment of Imam ʿAli (AS) - Divine authority & designation

“This is a proclamation from Allah and His Messenger to the people on the day of the greater pilgrimage: that Allah is free from obligation to the polytheists, and so is His Messenger ...
by mahebubchatur
Wed Dec 24, 2025 8:33 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need
Replies: 117
Views: 106290

Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need

Farman Published by Institute of Ismaili studies through The Ismaili on social media (X) - Audio link below

Didar – Salamieh, Syria, 10 November 2001
Hazar Imam Shah Karim al-Husayni, 49th Imam

Consolidated Summary of Blessings & Guidance by Imam

Preamble

Why Irshād (Farmans) Must Be Shared ...
by mahebubchatur
Wed Dec 24, 2025 5:28 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need
Replies: 117
Views: 106290

Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need

DIDARS 7–10 NOVEMBER 2025 (USA) & 3–4 DECEMBER 2025 (PORTUGAL)

CONSOLIDATED FARMANS SUMMARY MAPPED WITH QUR’AN VERSES

Prepared by M. Chatur 24 Dec 2025 from the Original Farmans



PURPOSE & SCOPE

This single consolidated document integrates:
• Farmans from the United States Didars 7–10 ...
by mahebubchatur
Wed Dec 24, 2025 2:23 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need
Replies: 117
Views: 106290

Re: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need

Mawlana Imam Isma‘il – 6th Imam

Farman published by The Ismaili

Ja‘far b. Mansur al-Yaman, Ismaili Dā‘ī, recorded & conveyed the Imams’ Farmans. He wrote : “"[God's] Light in the heavens is His guidance, and His light in the earth is the Imams through whom one is rightly guided.
” (Book of ...
by mahebubchatur
Tue Dec 23, 2025 5:28 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need
Replies: 117
Views: 106290

Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need

A Farman published on social media X by The Ismaili (IIS - ITREB) of
Mawlana Ja‘far al-Sadiq 5th Imam
Farman


“Faith consists in professing by the tongue, believing with the heart, and acting in accordance with its tenets**.” - Mawlana Ja‘far al-Sadiq

**Meaning of tenets
“In Ismaili Islam ...
by mahebubchatur
Sun Dec 21, 2025 4:22 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need
Replies: 117
Views: 106290

Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need

Farmans are being Published by The Ismaili - IIS - ITREB of Each Imam, on social media, daily, leading up to Imamat Day on 4 Feb 2025

Below are Farmans of our First 4 Imams so far

Our Imam Mawlana Ali

“Truly Allah has made remembrance a polish for the hearts, by which they hear after being deaf ...
by mahebubchatur
Sat Dec 20, 2025 2:00 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need
Replies: 117
Views: 106290

Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need

Dear All

The following is an excellent mapping of this Kampala Farman with verses of the Quran (by Altaf Viaya ( UK))

Farmans do not add to the Qur’an; They are from the Qur’an and Allah (Allah’s Will)

“The fundamental principles and values of our faith have not changed. We learn them from the ...
by mahebubchatur
Fri Dec 19, 2025 6:23 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Pluralism - Ismaili Muslim Interpretation
Replies: 20
Views: 24401

Pluralism - Ismaili Muslim Interpretation

Global Centre of pluralism & Director General’s year end Message on the challenges of Pluralism & way forward

1. Status of the Message

The message below was circulated by the Director General & the Global Centre for Pluralism (GCP) to email subscribers. At the time of posting, it has not (to my ...
by mahebubchatur
Fri Dec 19, 2025 3:24 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need
Replies: 117
Views: 106290

Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need

As we count down to Imamat Day, 48 Days - discover Stories of the Ismaili Imams, a new series exploring each Imam’s life and the continuity of Imamat.

“Truly Allah has made remembrance a polish for the hearts, by which they hear after being deaf, and see after being blind.” - Mawlana Ali

By The ...
by mahebubchatur
Mon Dec 15, 2025 3:17 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Pluralism - Ismaili Muslim Interpretation
Replies: 20
Views: 24401

Pluralism - Ismaili Muslim Interpretation

A new recent article, “Why Universities Need a Pluralism Monitor”, co-authored by representatives of the University of Calgary and the Global Centre for Pluralism, and actively promoted by the Global Centre for Pluralism on LinkedIn as part of its outreach and marketing to universities. (Link below ...
by mahebubchatur
Mon Dec 15, 2025 10:43 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans
Replies: 211
Views: 94422

Re: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans

Ismaili faith:
Allah is the Source;
Prophet reveals;
after him, Imam conveys Allah’s guidance —
Farmans, nūr, blessings, and mercy — from Allah.

O you who believe! Be mindful of Allah, and believe in His Messenger. He will give you twofold of His mercy and will grant you a Light wherein you will ...
by mahebubchatur
Mon Dec 15, 2025 2:54 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans
Replies: 211
Views: 94422

Re: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans

Hazar Imam said on 3 December 2025 that today the Jamat will receive a Tasbih to use to pray to Hazar Imam for blessings enlightenment Farmans and mercy

This has just been given to the Jamat in Portugal by Leaders
by mahebubchatur
Fri Dec 12, 2025 11:48 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need
Replies: 117
Views: 106290

Re: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need





This document clearly outlines what Hazar Imam has directed all members of the Jamat — including leaders — to understand, share, and act upon, without exception. It sets out the specific directions, goals, and priorities for every murid to uphold.

All Farmans made recently are being made ...
by mahebubchatur
Fri Dec 12, 2025 10:08 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need
Replies: 117
Views: 106290

Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need

A consolidated synopsis of the Farmans given by Mawlana Hazar Imam during the Didar in the United States (7–10 November 2025) and in Lisbon, Portugal (3 December 2025) is now available.

This document clearly outlines what Hazar Imam has directed all members of the Jamat — including leaders — to ...
by mahebubchatur
Wed Dec 10, 2025 12:56 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need
Replies: 117
Views: 106290

Re: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need




The true miracle in Ismailism are Farmans which come from Allah and the Quran through Prophet Mohammed
and show the road to the straight path - siratul Mustaqeem and to spiritual enlightenment - Didar

More on this subject at: Role of Miracles in Esoteric Traditions. https://forum.ismaili ...
by mahebubchatur
Tue Dec 09, 2025 1:11 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need
Replies: 117
Views: 106290

Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need

The true miracle in Ismailism are Farmans which come from Allah and the Quran through Prophet Mohammed
and show the road to the straight path - siratul Mustaqeem and to spiritual enlightenment - Didar

A new article

“Murtazā ‘Alī performed miracles (mu‘jiza), but miracles are things that human ...
by mahebubchatur
Sat Dec 06, 2025 7:49 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need
Replies: 117
Views: 106290

Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need

Key Highlights from Hazar Imam’s Farman on 9 Nov 2025 - To Youth in Houston USA

1. Ethical Conduct: “Avoid doing things which will harm you, or others, or the reputation of the Jamat.” Let your actions reflect integrity and care in all aspects of life.
2. Faith in Action: “Our values provide a ...
by mahebubchatur
Sat Dec 06, 2025 6:19 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need
Replies: 117
Views: 106290

Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need

Lisbon 3 - 4 Dec 2025

Leadership commit to unity humility dedication sincerity & competence in fulfilling all Farmans and aspirations of Hazar Imam always - video https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/1997261416815059410?s=46&t=lL1Fe7Xf2J0RhqfO552USg

Farman and guidance

Hazar Imam blessed the ...
by mahebubchatur
Sat Dec 06, 2025 5:23 am
Forum: Padhramnis, Mulaquats and Didar other than Jubilees
Topic: Portugal Deedar 1st - 5th Dec 2025
Replies: 44
Views: 8496

Re: Portugal Deedar 1st - 5th Dec 2025


The Ismaili Update: Portugal visit - Part 3

https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/meips/ADKq_NaqCH5BI4nQvIUwEmjUjLG6yC7b2ScrsAh81Hj7YTlf852SzwHbEku6lYHUz3FJ6UYFYfVwNc1qai4eaZMxHCNC_bhnTQpfd79FxC2yd0jWebULhLNPBEzq1y45OgfKOxyEuDfzbwFn3uQRDLaOtoDamiloHM0EkNg=s0-d-e1-ft#https://mcusercontent.com ...
by mahebubchatur
Thu Dec 04, 2025 12:43 pm
Forum: Padhramnis, Mulaquats and Didar other than Jubilees
Topic: Portugal Deedar 1st - 5th Dec 2025
Replies: 44
Views: 8496

Re: Portugal Deedar 1st - 5th Dec 2025

Summary – Farman Mubarak, Lisbon (3 Dec 2025)

1. Bay‘ah and Love
• Shah Rahim expresses deep love for the Jamat.
• Accepts the Bay‘ah pledged on behalf of the Jamat.
• Emphasizes the permanent, spiritual bond between Imam and murid. - Bayah
• Gives blessings for spiritual elevation, worldly ...
by mahebubchatur
Thu Dec 04, 2025 7:43 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need
Replies: 117
Views: 106290

Re: Far and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need

Reflections In the context of the continuum of guidance - Farmans from Hazar Imam particularly since 4 February 2025

Hazar Imam has consistently reminded us that the actions and behaviours of leaders and Jamats in any one region influence—and can directly impact—the entire global Jamat of 15–20 ...