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by AJD
Fri Jul 12, 2019 7:35 am
Forum: People
Topic: Traditional Stories
Replies: 0
Views: 34298

Traditional Stories

drive.google.com/open?id=1-DEpZhUbIDUdOYVDoOoYWYW8mU74rssf
by AJD
Sun Jul 07, 2019 4:47 pm
Forum: Ginans
Topic: Raagas (Raag) of Ginans
Replies: 16
Views: 30191

It has always been a pleasure to learn from the knowledge of Admin and his work hard for the Ismaili studies.

In addition to what admin has posted, I would like to make an acute (but significant) point on this juncture.

Although the manuscripts do indicate the ragas of the ginans, however, before ...
by AJD
Fri May 03, 2019 12:30 pm
Forum: Ginans
Topic: Bhuj Nirinjan
Replies: 45
Views: 48052

Internal evidence matters significantly but that is not the only thing to rely upon. There are many more aspects which one must take into account.

So, as I said, require through research! :)
by AJD
Fri May 03, 2019 2:00 am
Forum: Ginans
Topic: Bhuj Nirinjan
Replies: 45
Views: 48052

We all respect your viewpoint about this giranth "Buj Nirinjan".

However, scholarly speaking, before we can make huge claims like "It's for sure by an Ismaili Pir" or "It's for sure by any other sufi", we need to perform a scientific (plus systematic) study of various sources.

Let me tell you that ...
by AJD
Sun Mar 24, 2019 6:33 pm
Forum: Ginans
Topic: Moti Venti Translation by Waez Abu Ali
Replies: 16
Views: 18042

The word Kalaa is a Sanskrit word which at least has 11 different meanings

1. Minute part
2. 8th part of a particle
3. Light
4. Skill
5. Excuse
6. Miracle

etc etc etc
by AJD
Sun Mar 24, 2019 6:20 pm
Forum: Ginans
Topic: Moti Venti Translation by Waez Abu Ali
Replies: 16
Views: 18042

jal thal mull mandal haar naa ya ali hukam teraa bi tu(n)hi tu....4

The word THAL is used in the 4th part of Huqq tu paak tu badshah.

Is THAL means Earth or Universe?


Jal means water and in sharp contrast to that exits thal (as used in the ginan Haq Tu Paak Tu). Thal means solid and firm dry ...
by AJD
Thu Aug 23, 2018 6:42 am
Forum: Ginans
Topic: Paar Karo Berra (Par Karo Bera)
Replies: 44
Views: 37736

Ya Ali Madad,

I think that shivaathervedi and admin both are right but both are expressing extreme views on the ginan. Both of them are right. Well I think we can have some in between thoughts as well.

Please note the following points of the ginan:

1. This ginan is not a composition of Syed Imam ...
by AJD
Thu May 24, 2018 8:02 am
Forum: Ginans
Topic: Das Avatar
Replies: 162
Views: 149267

The book of Asal Dua is present at Library in Karachi (ITREB, Pakistan). You cannot say that the book is not there if you can not find it. In fact, there are so many books preserved in the library (Khojki and Gujarati) Section. I do not appreciate the way they have kept as they dis regard this ...
by AJD
Thu May 03, 2018 1:40 am
Forum: Ginans
Topic: Pehlu ray naam saheb jo wado lijiye
Replies: 8
Views: 19580

According to my study, which is an unending process, this ginan was published by Lalji Devraj in 100 Ginānni Chopaḍi: Bhāg Chotho. Bombay, 1932 in Khojki. It was then published in Mahān Īsmāīlī Saṅt Pīr Sadardin Rachit Gīnānono Saṅgrah 1. Bombay, 1952. [Gujarati]

I have studied no less than 4 ...
by AJD
Wed Mar 28, 2018 1:28 am
Forum: Ginans
Topic: Das Avatar
Replies: 162
Views: 149267

Why I do not believe in Dus Avtars? The reason is the 3rd Avtar 'Varaha Avtar'. Varaha (Boar) means a male wild pig. In Islam and Judaism a pig is a unholy animal whose meat is haraam, not kosher. How come Khojas Ismailis of subcontinent relate Hazar Imam with an unholy animal?
I hate it, is there ...
by AJD
Mon Feb 19, 2018 2:23 am
Forum: Ginans
Topic: Miscellaneous Ginans With Translations
Replies: 149
Views: 166008

I would like to add one thing on the meaning of Aatmaa Raam. This word has multiple meanings as follows:

1. Imam
2. Sincere Soul
3. Elevated Soul.
4. Soul or Spirit

So, these are multiple interpretations of the word.

I found 7 translations for it. However, 4 of them were most common. Specifically ...
by AJD
Thu Feb 15, 2018 1:22 am
Forum: Ginans
Topic: Miscellaneous Ginans With Translations
Replies: 149
Views: 166008

For the diacritical text of the ginan "Aatmaa Raam Tame Bada Ginani"...Visit the link:

https://ismailimail.wordpress.com/2018/ ... e-scholar/

OR

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DD2Cz ... B3drw5ch4t
by AJD
Tue Jan 09, 2018 8:33 pm
Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
Topic: Names of the Members of the Noorani Family (Urgent Help Need
Replies: 0
Views: 31295

Names of the Members of the Noorani Family (Urgent Help Need

Ya Ali Madad, Can anyone tell me the names of all the family members of mowlana Hazar Imam?

I am talking about the current Noorani Family.

I need the names of all the members of the Noorani family that were present at the homeage ceremony.

Thank You!!
by AJD
Sat Sep 30, 2017 4:18 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Unconditioned Reality,Universal Soul,Universal Intellect.etc
Replies: 52
Views: 47953

Brother which country are you from??
What is your first language??

It's not about the brain. It's through HIS blessings that one attain the knowledge.

Apaar Rangiya Toe Na Rangiyaa

You attain infinitely...Yet you attain nothing
So, it's all HIS grace.
Nice knowing your interest. I hope to receive ...
by AJD
Wed Sep 27, 2017 2:59 pm
Forum: Ginans
Topic: Ismaili Studies Conference
Replies: 23
Views: 39448

I am planning to submit a proposal for an entire panel rather than an individual proposal. Anyone interested in presenting a paper at the conference??? Please contact me directly. The following link contains relevant information.

http://www.brais.ac.uk/conferences/brais-conference-2018

Ali Jan ...
by AJD
Wed Sep 27, 2017 2:45 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Unconditioned Reality,Universal Soul,Universal Intellect.etc
Replies: 52
Views: 47953

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxo4uN ... 9NRDg/view

The above link might be useful to Fayyaz.

Ali Jan
Karachi, Pakistan
+92-321-2744563