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by mahebubchatur
Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:18 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans
Replies: 45
Views: 24040

Nur (light) in Quran & Farmans of Imams

“ The Qur’an throughout the history of Islam has been both the primary binding factor as well as the greatest source of confusion in the Muslim community. The fact that a community is both bound together and confused by their founding scripture is not unique to Islam. It is a problem that is prevale...
by mahebubchatur
Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:16 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans
Replies: 45
Views: 24040

Article on Tawil and Imam

For Muslims, the Qurʾan and Shariʿa (divine law) brought by the Prophet Muhammad in the early 7th century AD constitute God’s message to human-kind. Since the very beginning of Islam, they have sought to understand their true meaning. They grappled with some of the Qurʾan’s apparent contradictions. ...
by mahebubchatur
Thu Mar 14, 2024 1:30 pm
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Facts about Navroz
Replies: 101
Views: 108296

About Navroz

“ Why do Ismailis celebrate Nawruz? An esoteric explanation of the ancient festival "The Naw-ruz Festival" "Now let us see with insight what the reality of this example of Naw-ruz is and what the spiritual Naw-ruz festival is for the true mu’mins? It is important to consider this ques...
by mahebubchatur
Tue Mar 12, 2024 1:13 pm
Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
Topic: Princess Zahra Aga Khan
Replies: 120
Views: 196746

Princess Zahra Aga Khan Commonwealth Day 2024

*Princess Zahra Aga Khan* attended the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on Monday, March 11, 2024. *Princess Zahra* is listed as an Honorary Steward, Representing the Vice President of the Royal Commonwealth Society, on page 5 of The 2024 Commonwealth Day Service of Service Bookl...
by mahebubchatur
Mon Mar 11, 2024 7:38 am
Forum: Customs and Traditions
Topic: Fasting
Replies: 423
Views: 506321

Fasting

“ _🌸 Farman Mubarak of Hazrat Imam Mustansirbi’llah II_ *The whole year you must fast,* just as ordinary Muslims fast one month. The meaning of this fast is austerity. *Control yourselves, keep yourselves away from bad qualities,* evil and indecent actions and devilish acts, so that the mirror of yo...
by mahebubchatur
Mon Mar 11, 2024 7:25 am
Forum: Customs and Traditions
Topic: Fasting
Replies: 423
Views: 506321

Fasting

Muslims have different ways of #fasting, including all forms of self-restraint, such as not eating and drinking, avoiding gossip or saying mean things, and not being greedy with one’s eyes or mouth. (TheIsmaili 2024)

https://youtu.be/WtFx5lAvW1k
by mahebubchatur
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:28 am
Forum: Customs and Traditions
Topic: Fasting
Replies: 423
Views: 506321

Re: Fasting

One of the many devotional practices Muslims observe at various points of the year is fasting (sawm). Muslims have different ways of fasting, including all forms of self-restraint. This includes not eating and drinking, feeding a poor person, being absorbed in the remembrance of God, avoiding gossip...
by mahebubchatur
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:26 am
Forum: Customs and Traditions
Topic: Fasting
Replies: 423
Views: 506321

Re: Fasting

In contemporary Ismaili Muslim practice, the obligatory religious duties (wajibat) for all Ismaili Muslims are Du‘a (daily prayer), Dasond (zakat), and obeying the farmans of the Imam of the Time. All mandatory and optional ritual practices for Ismaili Muslims are based on the guidance of the Imam: ...
by mahebubchatur
Sat Feb 17, 2024 1:10 pm
Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
Topic: Princess Zahra Aga Khan
Replies: 120
Views: 196746

Re: Princess Zahra Aga Khan

Princess Zahra Aga Khan speaking on behalf of His Highness the Aga Khan - thanking Governments for the enabling environment and the commitment of @akdn @AKUGlobal towards a more pluralistic & peaceful world More at this link and more posts below on X - formally Twitter https://x.com/chaturmahebu...
by mahebubchatur
Fri Feb 16, 2024 2:47 pm
Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
Topic: Princess Zahra Aga Khan
Replies: 120
Views: 196746

Re: Princess Zahra Aga Khan

Princess Zahra Aga Khan met today with the First Lady of Kenya, Her Excellency @MamaRachelRuto, at the Serena Hotel Nairobi, and later called on the President of the Republic, His Excellency @WilliamsRuto, at @StateHouseKenya. Princess Zahra today met with the First Lady of Kenya, Her Excellency Rac...
by mahebubchatur
Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:24 am
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Prophet Muhammad and al-Miraj
Replies: 26
Views: 31515

Re: Prophet Muhammad and al-Miraj

Miraj 👇🏽

TheIsmaili
by mahebubchatur
Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:22 am
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Prophet Muhammad and al-Miraj
Replies: 26
Views: 31515

Re: Prophet Muhammad and al-Miraj

This week, Ismailis around the world join many of their brothers and sisters in the wider Muslim Ummah in observing Mi‘raj. Esoteric interpretations of Islam tend to emphasise the spiritual significance of Mi‘raj, which is seen as a symbol of the journey of the soul, and the human potential to rise ...
by mahebubchatur
Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:18 am
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Prophet Muhammad and al-Miraj
Replies: 26
Views: 31515

Re: Prophet Muhammad and al-Miraj

The latest video in our What Ismailis Believe series explains the significance of Mi'raj - the night journey of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his progeny).
TheIsmaili

youtu.be/JL8rlMOsyD8
https://twitter.com/TheIsmaili/status/1 ... 24/video/1
by mahebubchatur
Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:16 am
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Prophet Muhammad and al-Miraj
Replies: 26
Views: 31515

Re: Prophet Muhammad and al-Miraj

Ismaili Muslim view of the #Miraj of #ProphetMuhammad
Video clip

https://x.com/khalilandani/status/17552 ... hqfO552USg
by mahebubchatur
Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:43 am
Forum: Pre-Adam
Topic: Creation of the Universe
Replies: 7
Views: 8613

God Exists and Gods creation is dependent not God

“It is said that we live, move and have our being in God. We find this concept expressed often in the Qur’an, not in those words of course, but just as beautifully and more tersely…Thus Islam’s basic principle can only be defined as monorealism and not as monotheism. Consider, for example, the openi...
by mahebubchatur
Mon Jan 01, 2024 4:20 pm
Forum: Ismaili Law Documents and Other Historical Documents
Topic: CAB CANADA
Replies: 10
Views: 7836

Re: CAB UK

UK NCAB UK NCAB Chairman Rai Alykhan Kassam Members Alijah Aniz Visram Alijah Shamil Govindji Alijah Mohamad Daioub Alijah Saheba Nilufar Haji Huzur Mukhiani Sheila Alijah Saheba Dr Shehnaaz Jivraj-Nathu Huzur Mukhi Nibras Aldibbiat Huzur Mukhi Guhlam Haidar Deljam Huzur Mukhiani Sweeta Jusuf Huzur ...
by mahebubchatur
Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:32 am
Forum: Ismaili Law Documents and Other Historical Documents
Topic: Ismaili constitutions 1905
Replies: 4
Views: 3179

Re: Ismaili constitutions 1905

TODAY IN HISTORY - 1905, January 1 - Aga Khan III Stayed in Zanzibar 29 days while The First Constitution was prepared - 1905 - Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III visited Africa and stayed in Zanizibar for 29 days. Imam brought with him the owner of Sarswarti Press, Mr. Vithaldas N. Suratia to wr...
by mahebubchatur
Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:19 am
Forum: Ismaili Law Documents and Other Historical Documents
Topic: Ismaili constitutions 1905
Replies: 4
Views: 3179

Haji Bibi Court Case

Haji Bibi Case - India. In this case which was in 1905, the court ruled in favour of the Imam and established that the Ismaili Imams funds, & donations are not personal and part of his estate which therefore his family cannot claim from him or his edtate under the law. Imam’s lineage was also co...
by mahebubchatur
Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:05 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans
Replies: 45
Views: 24040

Do Ismailis believe the Imam is God?

Do Ismailis believe the Imam is God? Ismaili theology regards God as absolutely transcendent: He is beyond matter, spirit, names, descriptions & attributes. Imam is a divinely guided human holding divine authority: He is the human mirror of the Light (Nur) of Ali & Muhammad. The light (Nur -...
by mahebubchatur
Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:41 pm
Forum: Ismaili Law Documents and Other Historical Documents
Topic: Leaders International Forum - LIF
Replies: 13
Views: 9256

LIF Announcement 29 Dec 20023

Letter to and the announcement in UK regarding a meeting with Hazar Imam and a gift presented to Hazar Imam on behalf of the global Jamat re Salgirah

viewtopic.php?p=77043#p77043
by mahebubchatur
Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:36 pm
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Salgirah (Imam's Birthday)
Replies: 24
Views: 25585

LIF message and announcement to Global Jamat

Letter to LIF-Council - DJI Can you please let us know why this was not read on 13 December 2023 LIF state that a delegation of senior Jamati leaders” representing the global Jamat had a meeting and a Mulakat with Hazar Imam during which the Gift was presented “in person” to Hazar Imam on behalf of ...
by mahebubchatur
Fri Dec 29, 2023 1:01 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Baya'h Bayah - A covenant and contract
Replies: 11
Views: 7909

Re: Baya'h Bayah - Ismaili religious practices in Jamat Khannas

Ismaili practices in jamatkhanas are expressions of the spiritual bond between the hereditary Ismaili Imam-of-the-Time and his followers, as conveyed in the pledge of allegiance (bay‘a) that each Ismaili offers to the Imam. They include various forms of prayer mentioned in the Holy Qur’an and other ...
by mahebubchatur
Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:25 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Baya'h Bayah - A covenant and contract
Replies: 11
Views: 7909

Why are Ismaili Farmans and practices only for Ismailis

Khalil Andani explains in the following 8 minute video why Ismaili Farmans are given only to Ismailis and why are the Ismaili religious practices limited to Ismailis only He explains this originates from a two way contract which has been made between every Ismaili and the Imam of the time called “Ba...
by mahebubchatur
Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:17 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Christianity
Replies: 382
Views: 190895

Article by The Ismaili

Muslims regard Jesus (peace be upon him) as one of the great prophets who brought divine guidance to humanity before Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family). His name is mentioned in the Holy Qur’an twenty-five times, often in the form ‘Isa ibn Maryam, meaning “Jesus, son of Mary.” In th...
by mahebubchatur
Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:14 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Christianity
Replies: 382
Views: 190895

Jesus Christ is accepted as a Prophet in Islam

All Islamic schools of thought accept it as a fundamental principle that for centuries, for thousands of years before the advent of Muhammad, there arose from time to time messengers, illumined by Divine Grace, for and among those races of the earth which had sufficiently advanced intellectually to ...
by mahebubchatur
Sun Dec 17, 2023 6:25 am
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: VOLUNTEERS - SEVA - SEWA - TKN
Replies: 245
Views: 200449

4 December 2023

Hazar Imam said in guidance - Talika - to the Jamat that the aim is “to bring about standardisation and parity in the various elements relating to the organisation of the uniformed volunteers, without compromising their spirit of service.” News report “Mawlana Hazar Imam last year approved new guide...
by mahebubchatur
Thu Dec 14, 2023 8:52 pm
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Salgirah (Imam's Birthday)
Replies: 24
Views: 25585

Salgirah Message From Hazar Imam 13 Dec 2023

Salgirah Message 13 December 2013 👇🏽
by mahebubchatur
Thu Dec 14, 2023 12:52 pm
Forum: Ismaili Law Documents and Other Historical Documents
Topic: ICAB Rules and Regulations
Replies: 10
Views: 11918

ICAB new appointments 13 December 2023

The following was read out in all the Jamat Khannas worldwide on 13 December 2023. 10TH DECEMBER 2023 TRANSMITTED BY E-MAIL THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS HIS HIGHNESS PRINCE AGA KHAN SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI COUNCIL FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM MY DEAR PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS, ON THE OCCASION OF MY BIRTHDAY, THE 13TH...
by mahebubchatur
Thu Dec 14, 2023 12:15 pm
Forum: Ismaili Law Documents and Other Historical Documents
Topic: Leaders International Forum - LIF
Replies: 13
Views: 9256

New Appointments - LIF - 13 December 2023

Announced and read in all Jamat Khannas globally on Salgirah 13 December 2023 By Email THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS HIS HIGHNESS PRINCE AGA KHAN SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI COUNCIL FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM LONDON MY DEAR PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS, ON THE OCCASION OF MY BIRTHDAY, THE 13TH OF DECEMBER 2023, I APPOINT W...