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In the following Hindu Puranas, you can find the words Nakalanki / Nishkalanka:
• Bhāgavata Purāṇa
• Vishnu Purāṇa
• Kalki Purāṇa
They use terms like “Niṣkalanka,” meaning:
spotless, stainless, free from impurity.

It is true that the word Nakalanki does not appear in the Gita, but different ...

Across many religions, we see the same pattern:
the world gradually falls into corruption, evil grows stronger, and finally a divine or spiritual figure appears to defeat evil and restore balance.

Christianity believes Jesus Christ will return to defeat evil and establish peace.
Hindu traditions ...

The situation of Ismailis in Afghanistan is indeed precarious. Historically, Ismailis have faced challenges in regions controlled by strict interpretations of Sunni Islam, and with the Taliban’s return to power, the community’s security and religious freedoms are uncertain. Many rules imposed by the ...

As I received from a young Ismaili

Can you ask someone in group about gesture of salwat and Kalma ?

Please answer so I can forward him accordingly

Meanings of MAAVJI, MURAR, CHADDI

The meanings of the above three words are as follows. All three words have been used for Lord Shri Krishna, understood as an Imam / spiritual guide in devotional and pir traditions.


1. Chaddi

The phrase “Chaddi aave” roughly translates to “coming up,” “ascending ...

એજી આદ તો અલખ અગિયા રમિયો
એજી આદ તો અલખ અગિયા રમિયો,
તમે જુવો જુવો વેદ પુરાણ;
સર્વે ચૈતન પરમાત્મા,
ભાઈ તેજ તેનું પરમાણ -- ૧
એજી તેજ બિંબ ત્યાં જળહળે,
અને શેષ કોટ હજાર;
માઈ બાપ તેનું કોઈ નહીં,
અને તે છે અલખ કિરતાર -- ૨
એજી માયા માંહેથી જુગ રચાવિયા,
અને ઈશ્વર અકલ અપાર;
ચાર જુગનો લેખો કરી,
હરિયે ધરિય ...

Cosmology Across Traditions and Science

Understanding the age and nature of the universe has been a question explored by religions, philosophies, and modern science. Different traditions offer unique perspectives, often reflecting deeper spiritual or philosophical insights.

Islamic View (Qur’an ...

This question is evergreen. It has been asked for many years in many different ways, yet a definitive answer has still not been found.
Question: How old is the universe?
This question was asked by a seeker of history. Please answer according to scripture, cosmology, religious beliefs, and Ginans.

Dada,
Do you know which English translation of the Qur’an was suggested by Mawlana Shah Karim? I have forgotten the author’s name. If you or anyone in this forum knows, please share the name of the author who wrote the Qur’an in English as recommended by our Imam.

To Admin ,
So, brother Admin, do you really believe that Imam Ja‘far al-Sadiq (a.s.) participated in a fake funeral for his own son, Imam Ismail (a.s.)? This claim appears in the first edition of Nooran Mubin, published by the Ismailia Association of India.

If possible, please read the first ...

I fully agree with and understand your perspective, Admin. While I possess a few books published by reputable sources such as IIS, I have observed that much of the information they contain is either inaccurate or misleading. This issue is not confined to IIS alone; for instance, I have noted errors ...

Thank you, brother, for providing detailed information about Mamero. The correct word in Gujarati is “Mameru”, and this ritual is still practiced in India today. In earlier times, it was celebrated with dhol, but now it is often accompanied by a band, showing how times have changed.

There is ...

Thank you K Bhai, for English translation, you saved my time. Thank

Interesting

This welcoming happy song is for UK jamat for their upcoming Didar next month!
🌿 منقبت: امام آ رہے ہیں!

امام آ رہے ہیں امام آ رہے ہیں!
ہم سب پر خوشیاں برسا رہے ہیں
برسوں سے تھی جن دعاؤں کی حسرت
ان حسرتوں کو اب پورا کرنے آ رہے ہیں
امام آ رہے ہیں۔۔۔ (۱)

دین اور دنیا کو رکھو سدا ساتھ
یہی پاک پیغام ...

A child once asked why Niyaz piyalis are kept only four to six—
why not three, five only, or even seven?

. In Ginans the word Noor is used in various ways by Pirs and Saadats.

You are welcome, and I understand your view.

Your position is reasonable: the word Noor retains the same essential meaning—light—even though it is used in different contexts. What differs is not the essence, but the context ...

In Ginans the word Noor is described in 7 different ways, no real definition of Noor by Pirs.

Thank you, that’s very interesting.
Could you please explain what you mentioned earlier about the word “Noor” being described in seven different ways in the ginans?
I would really appreciate it if you ...

That’s exactly what I noticed while watching the entire inauguration ceremony! The Ismaili flag was displayed several times alongside the U.S. and Texas flags — but there was no Ismaili anthem.
That really seemed strange to me.
So far, I’ve observed quite a bit of mismanagement across various ...

Here is a video clips which is getting more and more views more than 2k + views hopefully you like it
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1420095 ... 7S9Ucbxw6v

We have composed many songs in five different languages on the USA Padhramani, and they’re getting tremendous likes and views from various groups and on Facebook.
Can we share them here, Admin?
I don’t want this post deleted like my Garbi, which received an outstanding response elsewhere. It’s ...

Ok, Sorry brother for addressing my posts to you along with admin

Admin and Kbhai,

It is very disappointing to see that only songs by well-known or professional singers are being accepted on this website. This is not fair and goes completely against the spirit of equality and community.

I had posted a Garbi about MHI’s Houston Padhramani just a few days ago ...

During Mowlana Shah Karim’s last visit to Houston at NRG Stadium, I saw many people — including non-Ismailis and those without entry passes — waiting outside the hall in long queues on both sides. Mowlana Hazar Imam kindly shook hands and talked with some of them, spending quite some time among them ...

You wrote Vedas were composed in between 1500 and 1200 BCE and transmitted ORALLY before being written down.
Proof is recorded TEXTS.

Let do not take Vedas as a source since it has been keep changing. The Hindu Vedas — Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda — were originally passed down ...

We are talking about languages, and I am advocating for the Sanskrit language. As I mentioned in my earlier post, most historians and linguists believe that Sanskrit may be more than 5,000 years old.

Historical & Archaeological Evidence:

• The Sarasvati River mentioned in Vedic hymns has been ...

Many historians and linguists believe that Sanskrit is among the oldest surviving languages in the world. Its origins date back more than 5,000 years, making it one of the earliest known languages of human civilization. Sanskrit is often regarded as the foundation of Indian culture, serving as the ...

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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless fight for democracy and peaceful political change in Venezuela. The Nobel Committee hailed her as “a committed champion of peace.”

U.S ...

Thanks for English translation.

Thanks Kbhai for English translation
Great job.