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Ritual of Salat was taught to Prophet by Gebrael and prophet taught to his followers we call them Sahabas. This method of praying was taught from generation to generation. I was taught to pray by somebody who learned from his grandpa. Fortunately all the people in that tariqa prayed same way, same ...

Ya Ali Madad. is the exact way of posturing to pray is also mentioned in Quran.? Quran mentions praying in standing, sitting, bowing and in Sujud. How Muslim should pray was shown to umma by Prophet SAW. He was taught by gibreal. It is same as Ismailis follow ritual of Dua, is it in Quran? Interest...

Kbhai I have tremendous amount of respect for you since you have exhibited the best of our ethics on this forum. However I think one saying from the science and engineering world applies here that is you cannot fix stupid. The following Ayla's especially the first one make an unassailable case for h...

It is my conviction that Hazar Imam never make any farman beyond the principles of Quran or Hududullah. There are Huqququllah and Huqququl Ibad. In these 2 vital fields, we can see Imam's farmans are according to Quran. Yes, provided it is the Eternal Qur'an the one from the beginning and not the o...

junglikhan4 wrote:
To fast or not to fast is a personal matter. The basic question was, " Is fasting
compulsory in the moth of Ramadhan for a muslim". You know Quran, let me quote an ayat," LAKUM DINAKUM, WA LIYA DIN".

Cannot agree more, you should however practice what you preach.

Did you read I said major commandment for Muslims are Q 6:151-153 and Q 17:22-39. Have nice Ramadan. I have to leave for Taravis soon. Please explain Ismaili meaning behind it. Salaam Not one of the Ayats that you have quoted have any thing about fasting. Am i to understand that you concede the poi...

[Shakir 2:183-185] O you who believe! fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may guard (against evil). For a certain number of days; but whoever among you is sick or on a journey, then (he shall fast) a (like) number of other days; and those who are no...

Those who are not capable to fast should not fast at all. Fast is not compulsory on sick, minor and travelers. There are provisions to atone for missed fast. If that is the case then why be judgemental about people who cannot fast for health or whatever reasons they may have. It is best to leave it...

From CNN http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/09/living/five-things-veils/?iid=ob_homepage_deskrecommended_pool&iref=obnetwork "In verse 24:31, the Quran says: "Tell he believing women to avert their eyes, and safeguard their private parts, and not to expose their attractions except what is visi...

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-debate/when-doing-good-brings-down-the-wrath-of-brutes/article24442195/ By Robert Remington Imagine, a Muslim sect that advocates religious tolerance, supports gender equality, educates women, restores ancient monuments, preserves traditional music, engages in in...

Admin wrote "Saleem, a surviving passenger who was rushed to hospital with arm and leg wounds, said the gunmen began systematically executing people after climbing onto the bus. “I saw five armed men who started targeting passengers individually,” he said. “They want to target us because we are...

zznoor wrote Please search for "Who is responsible for creation of ISIS" Read up on it. I have not chosen way of Wahabi, read up on Islam. I have chosen to follow Qur'an and Sunnah of Prophet. Not everybody who prays Salat, fasts and covers her head and wears modest clothes are Wahabi. Jus...

Please watch CNN Mondy, 27th, 9 PM EST BLINDSIDED How ISIS shook the world By: Fareed Zakaria[/b] cnn.com/videos/tv/2015/04/21/lead-dnt-brown-alabama-student-marries-isis-fighter.cnn The girl in video has an Hijab, prayed 5 times a day and observed the fast. She is also book smart just like you, ho...

Just to perform Salat 5 times/ day, fasting in Ramdan and performing Hujj once in life time does not make you Wahabi. It is necessary to be Muslim. No but not using Mohammad as an intercessor does make you a Wahhabi which you have claimed in the past, unless you were lying . Using the five pillars ...

Hay There are more good Muslims then bad Muslims. You can never blame Qur'an, Hadith for bad behavior. I am not responsible for What iSIS is doing in ME. I am not defending anybody who takes law in hand. If some Mulla misguides some young man, responsible authority should punish them. What is happe...

One who is fana is not aware of worldly things. There are many people in this world claiming to be Mursheed and some of them have many Murids. Anybody can pray for his fellow brother/sister. It is up to supreme God to accept it or not. Allah hears all sincere prayers and you do not need intercessio...

Bottom line is here: Those who say Ali is Allah, apparently have a different notion and concept of Allah! i.e. some members believe that Universal Soul is Allah. Some other thinks that Allah can be a cow and so on and so forth.... So, until unless we agree in the concept of Allah, we can never sett...

historically the precedent is after Imam Hasan 2 nd, Imam Ala Mohammad did reinstate sharia thereby hiding the esoteric aspects of Ismailism. there is no farman by Imam Ala muhammad reinstating the Sharia. This is only speculation by some historians. We have a farman of Imam Alazikrihi Salaam. the ...

Gents can somebody confirm what Mazhar wrote? Because if that is the case than the farman changes several things Fayaz, Don't you read the posts. There have been printed and published farmans of the present Imam about Ali is Allah! Hello KM Ill be honest i have not read those posts could you post a...

Also one thing to realize is that we are speculating. Somebody has to confirm the farman that was posted first. Also no body exposes knowledge rather in our tradition i would argue that it searched and aquired through experiences and by recieving the mercy of Divine Grace.

Another issue is that farmans of 47th imam have a differnt philosophy. Ginans also have a different esoteric philosophy. Therefore if the farman is true than we are moving away from expressing our esoteric philosophy , historically the precedent is after Imam Hasan 2 nd, Imam Ala Mohammad did reins...

Gents can somebody confirm what Mazhar wrote? Because if that is the case than the farman changes several things I have to confirm that, but that has always been my understanding! Another issue is that farmans of 47th imam have a differnt philosophy. Ginans also have a different esoteric philosophy...

Gents can somebody confirm what Mazhar wrote? Because if that is the case than the farman changes several things

I understand that there is a great deal of diversity in Sufi tradition. However upon reading some articles to me it appears that the sufi tradition is a very close cousin to the ismaili tradition. Below are excerpts from some articles that were given to me. "A metaphor in itself, a Sufi “path” ...

Please note, Twelvers consider Imam Hasan to be the Imam [Mustaqar]; however, according to Ismailis Imam Hasan is the Imam Mustawda3 [Trustee Imam] and not Imam-e-Mustaqar. According to Ismaili theology and Doctrine, Qiyamah can happen on many levels. What this article tends to explain is the Great...

Agreed with both examples. In the political context and specifically the example you provided, this is very true! and I recollect the interview of MHI mentioning this. Your other example of costing money to the company and to yourself also comprehensible and true. However, we are specifically talki...

Let's say we agree that MHI meant by superficial knowledge as ignorance/unawareness, etc... Now, how can that be dangerous? Let's say according to you I am ignorant and unaware, how can I impose any danger to you or to anyone? The only danger I may pose is on myself. However, half-truth can be dang...

Admin YAM The report that you posted was detailed and raised several questions in my mind. In Paris conference notes by Rupani, it is mentioned that Ginans of Cat C would be collected for research but not modified. However the replies from Ismaili association of Canada suggest that there was a resol...

kmaherali - I don't see no connection to half-knowledge here!!! MHI mentioned the same at Brown's university recently; but that in no way related to half-knowledge!!! MHI uses the word superficial knowledge which in my opinion can mean half knowledge. Knowledge without wisdom, incomplete knowledge....

To the team 'Pranalika":Ya Ali Madad. For a while I will take my self as confused. (It is one word reply of an escapist). I wish the well read members to clear my confusion. "Many times I have recommended to my spiritual children that they should remember the Ginans, that they should unde...