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by ONiazi
Mon May 31, 2010 8:17 pm
Forum: Contemporary
Topic: Source for dates for aimmah
Replies: 0
Views: 5822

Source for dates for aimmah

Ya Ali madad!

Not sure whether this is the best place to post this, but I noticed that the dates of the deaths of the A'immah in Farhad Daftary's book The Isma'ilis differ from the sources provided by Heritage Society. Does anyone know which source is correct?

Mowla Ali madad![/i]
by ONiazi
Mon Feb 25, 2008 11:41 am
Forum: Padhramnis, Mulaquats and Didar other than Jubilees
Topic: Asking for something
Replies: 3
Views: 7323

Is it not true that asking with the heart and soul, no matter where MHI may be, is far better than focusing on asking with the mouth?
by ONiazi
Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:12 pm
Forum: Jamat Activities
Topic: Jamaatkhana in Glenview, IL?
Replies: 0
Views: 4688

Jamaatkhana in Glenview, IL?

Ya Ali madad!

I heard rumors that Ismailis in the Northshore area of Chicago were trying to build a jamaatkhana in Glenview. Does anyone know what came of it?

Thanks!

Mowla hafiz,
ON
by ONiazi
Fri Dec 28, 2007 6:46 pm
Forum: Padhramnis, Mulaquats and Didar other than Jubilees
Topic: US (Midwestern) Darbar Registration
Replies: 24
Views: 23894

Ya Ali madad!

I know this may sound strange, but can a non-Ismaili attend such a didar?

Thank you!

Mowla hafizakum,
ON
by ONiazi
Mon Oct 31, 2005 9:29 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Differences in belief between Bohras and Nizaris
Replies: 40
Views: 113935

Thank you very much! That was very helpful.

Mowla hafiz,
ON
by ONiazi
Mon Jun 20, 2005 8:20 pm
Forum: THIS FORUM - RULES ETC
Topic: Ask Admin
Replies: 252
Views: 433660

Ya Ali madad! An official website would not be able to provide the wealth of information that this website can. An official website would provide only information it can endorse without any hesitation whatsoever. I doubt an official website would even permit a forum. I cannot recall any official web...
by ONiazi
Mon Jun 20, 2005 8:13 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Bohra or Druze Mosque in Vancouver?
Replies: 8
Views: 9902

Ya Ali madad! As far as the Druze as concerned, trying to find a group might be useless. The Druze are secretive about their religion. They, furthermore, do not recognize converts. The higher beliefs and practices of the religion are kept even from members of the religion. The Druze divide their soc...
by ONiazi
Sun Jun 19, 2005 7:45 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Bohra or Druze Mosque in Vancouver?
Replies: 8
Views: 9902

Ya Ali madad! There is a Bohra mosque in the southern suburbs of Chicago. I really shocked them when I went there (I know they wore white, so I wore a white shalwar kurta). I really seemed like an outsider and didn't get any straight answers from the guy I spoke with. I think being closed, as far as...
by ONiazi
Sun Jun 19, 2005 7:32 pm
Forum: THIS FORUM - RULES ETC
Topic: Ask Admin
Replies: 252
Views: 433660

Ya Ali madad!

How fascinating! I thought "Umed" was a name.

Good work, guys (and gals, if any)!

Mowla hafiz,
ON
by ONiazi
Sat Apr 30, 2005 4:46 am
Forum: Pen Pal and Contact info.
Topic: Looking for any Ismaili in Karachi to discuss Ismailism
Replies: 12
Views: 8907

Ya Ali madad! Thanks! What's it like being an Ismaili in Karachi? What does it feel like belonging to one of the few successful and hard-working minorities in Pakistan? How regular is the average Ismaili in Karachi (that is, how often do they attend jamaatkhana)? Do Ismailis tend to live close to ea...
by ONiazi
Sun Apr 24, 2005 11:02 pm
Forum: Pen Pal and Contact info.
Topic: Looking for any Ismaili in Karachi to discuss Ismailism
Replies: 12
Views: 8907

Ya Ali madad! Exactly. I'm in Karachi for some time. I've been studying about Ismailism for years now, and would like to deepen that knowledge by meeting some Ismailis. In all these years, I have not met even one Ismaili. The written word can teach, but the spoken word is a better teacher. Mowla haf...
by ONiazi
Sun Apr 24, 2005 1:00 pm
Forum: Pen Pal and Contact info.
Topic: Looking for any Ismaili in Karachi to discuss Ismailism
Replies: 12
Views: 8907

Ya Ali madad!

Where can I go to find Ismailis in Karachi?

Should I try finding some around a jamatkhana here?
Should I call ITREB?
Should I call AKUH?

Thanks!

Mowla hafiz,
ON
by ONiazi
Sun Apr 24, 2005 12:24 am
Forum: Pen Pal and Contact info.
Topic: Looking for any Ismaili in Karachi to discuss Ismailism
Replies: 12
Views: 8907

Ya Ali madad!

There are no Ismailis in Karachi who'd be willing to discuss the tariqah?

:-(

Mowla hafiz,
ON
by ONiazi
Thu Apr 14, 2005 12:47 am
Forum: Pen Pal and Contact info.
Topic: Looking for any Ismaili in Karachi to discuss Ismailism
Replies: 12
Views: 8907

Looking for any Ismaili in Karachi to discuss Ismailism

Assalam aleikum wa ya Ali madad! I am currently in Karachi for some time - a few months, probably - and while here I would like to take advantage of the presence of such a strong community of Ismailis. I know I may be treading on sensitive ground here, so please forgive me if this is untoward. I wou...
by ONiazi
Tue Apr 12, 2005 10:03 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Ismaili's not considered Muslims?
Replies: 63
Views: 50086

Assalam aleikum wa ya Ali madad! Your intentions are good, but unfortunately no one can succeed. There are certain types of Muslims who believe what they know to be fact, regardless of what anyone else may say and regardless of whether it is actually fact or not. Such people cannot be reasoned with....
by ONiazi
Tue Apr 12, 2005 12:18 pm
Forum: Customs and Traditions
Topic: Jamatkhana vs Darkhana
Replies: 12
Views: 27256

Assalam alaikum!

Thank you very much!

Does the US have a Darkhana?

YAM,
ON
by ONiazi
Tue Apr 12, 2005 8:27 am
Forum: Customs and Traditions
Topic: Jamatkhana vs Darkhana
Replies: 12
Views: 27256

Jamatkhana vs Darkhana

Assalam aleikum wa ya Ali madad!

What's the difference between a jamatkhana and a darkhana?

Thanks!

Mowla hafiz,
ON
by ONiazi
Mon Apr 11, 2005 8:50 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Babri Masjid Ram Mandir
Replies: 10
Views: 10953

Well, there seems to some indication that the Hindus may have been right. From this website : According to a controversial study conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India in 2003, the evidence indicates that a Hindu temple did exist at the site prior to the construction of the mosque. Furtherm...
by ONiazi
Mon Apr 11, 2005 7:18 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Chandraat vs Eid. They are both important.
Replies: 10
Views: 12682

Words of Imam are more important than the words of Allah .. Interesting Well, this is one area where Ismailis have a similarity with Ithna 'Ashari Shias: both Ismaili and Ithna Ashari Shias believe that the Imam's words constitute a part of hadith. When Ithna 'Ashari Shias talk about hadith and sun...
by ONiazi
Mon Dec 13, 2004 10:58 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: DECEMBER 13
Replies: 2
Views: 2619

Assalamu aleikum min Mowla Hazir Imam!

Salgirah-e-Imam-e-Zaman Mubarak!

Mowla hafiz,
ON
by ONiazi
Sun Dec 12, 2004 11:44 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Differences in belief between Bohras and Nizaris
Replies: 40
Views: 113935

Differences in belief between Bohras and Nizaris

Assalamu aleikum! What are the differences between Bohra Ismailis and Nizari Ismailis? I know that practice-wise the both groups differ remarkably - so much so that one would not consider them part of the same group (Ismailis) of Shi'ism. Yet, how do they differ doctrinally and theologically? (Besid...
by ONiazi
Fri Dec 10, 2004 2:50 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: How publicizing doctrine and practice can be detrimental
Replies: 1
Views: 2205

How publicizing doctrine and practice can be detrimental

Assalamu aleikum min Mowla Hazir Imam! Some time ago, at a family function, a cousin of mine told some of our relatives how he had read that the Imam would be getting a divorce. The conditions of the divorce were quite high, and this interested him to do more research on the Aga Khan. (He was born a...
by ONiazi
Fri Dec 10, 2004 2:27 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: How is entrance of non-Ismailis into jamaatkhane prevented?
Replies: 3
Views: 3987

How is entrance of non-Ismailis into jamaatkhane prevented?

I am not sure if this is the best forum to put it in, but here goes. Addresses of many jamaatkhane are available online. What would happen if a non-Ismaili tried to enter one of the jamaatkhane? (I know there are a number of Westerners, often with no official religious affiliation, who like to go to...
by ONiazi
Fri Dec 10, 2004 2:18 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Interpretation of faith in Islam
Replies: 179
Views: 190737

Asslamu aleikum min Mowla Hazir Imam! This shows, once again, how Nizari Ismailism has kept Islam pure and undefiled and how it continues to occupy a position of great importance in Islam. As a non-Ismaili, it is very clear that the Ismaili jamaat has a very crucial role in not only helping non-Musl...
by ONiazi
Fri Dec 10, 2004 1:18 am
Forum: Jamat Activities
Topic: Chicago JK
Replies: 2
Views: 2938

Ya Ali madad! I found two addresses (I don't know if there are two jamaat khanas or if one is an outdated address) Ismaili Community Center 1124 W. Rosemont Ave Chicago, IL 60660 (773-262-2521) Ismaili Center Chicago 6259 North Broadway Chicago, IL No address or ZIP code given. Good luck! Mowla hafi...
by ONiazi
Tue Nov 09, 2004 9:31 pm
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: How may I obtain a prayer book? Other Isma'ili groups?
Replies: 26
Views: 15959

Ya Ali madad! As mentioned by someone else before, breaking the baiat is not an executable offense. As a matter of fact, because the Ismaili tariqah is so spiritual and metaphysical, there is no system of hudud or prescribed punishments, at least that I am aware of. Making baiat to the Imam is not a...
by ONiazi
Tue Nov 09, 2004 9:21 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Golden Jubilee - 2006
Replies: 54
Views: 47151

Ya Ali madad! I personally think a gift would be nice, but we could also do something a bit more. Along with spirituality, "ilm" is also important. I think that for such a knowledgeable and wise Imam, a Jamaat-wide education program for children and adults would be fitting, teaching them t...
by ONiazi
Mon Nov 08, 2004 12:19 pm
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: How may I obtain a prayer book? Other Isma'ili groups?
Replies: 26
Views: 15959

Ya Ali madad! A person born into an Ismaili family grows up learning key beliefs and ideals of Ismailism. This way, the child (and when the child grows up, the adult) will be able to properly understand the purpose, meaning, and doctrines behind the spiritual practices. Those who are not exposed to ...
by ONiazi
Mon Nov 08, 2004 12:53 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Any one knows about Ismaili calender
Replies: 6
Views: 5318

Assalamu aleikum min Mowla Hazir Imam!

Is there a reason why Nizari Ismailis do not use the Fatimid Muslim calendar as Tayyibi Ismailis do?

Mowla hafiz,
ON
by ONiazi
Mon Nov 08, 2004 12:49 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Ziarat
Replies: 3
Views: 3999

Ya Ali madad! Assalam aleikum min Mowla Hazir Imam!

What is "ziarat"?

Thanks.

Mowla hafiz,
ON