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- Tue May 17, 2005 8:50 am
- Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
- Topic: General DIDAR texts and poems etc...
- Replies: 37
- Views: 49531
- Mon May 16, 2005 9:56 pm
- Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
- Topic: General DIDAR texts and poems etc...
- Replies: 37
- Views: 49531
- Mon May 16, 2005 8:03 pm
- Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
- Topic: General DIDAR texts and poems etc...
- Replies: 37
- Views: 49531
As we prepare for the Deedar, I think it would be appropriate to reflect upon the significance of the Zaheri Deedar through examples in various traditions. The relationship between a Mureed and the Imam is the foundation upon which our Tariqah is based. The climax of the relationship occurs when the...
- Mon May 16, 2005 3:43 pm
- Forum: Doctrines
- Topic: Imam and Imamat
- Replies: 411
- Views: 424744
- Sun May 15, 2005 6:29 pm
- Forum: Doctrines
- Topic: Hazar Imam to manifest as "The Mahdi" for other Sh
- Replies: 47
- Views: 28516
Re: Hazar Imam to manifest as "The Mahdi" for othe
The references are there in Moman Chetamni, Farate Neja and Paar Fatine ginans, these agree with Persian literature of the 51st Imam, whose title will be Mahdi... ShamsB Do the Ginans state explicitly the 51st Imam or just the title Mahdi? I did not think they did. Could you quote the verses. Thanks!
- Sun May 15, 2005 10:25 am
- Forum: Doctrines
- Topic: Hazar Imam to manifest as "The Mahdi" for other Sh
- Replies: 47
- Views: 28516
I would like to share my further reflections on this issue as under. The dual nature of the understanding of Imamat viz a viz, the Zaheri and the Batini ( as explained in my earlier post)existed throughout the formative period of Shia Islam; that is, between the Imam Ali and Imam Jaffer as Saddiq. N...
- Sun May 15, 2005 9:44 am
- Forum: Pre-fatimid
- Topic: Hazrat Hassan considered as second Imam by Isna Shri
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9395
Because he inherited the Khilafat from Hazarat Ali. According to our tradition Imam Husein was the second Imam. Imamat does not pass from brother to brother. It can only pass from father to son or grandfather to grandson. For more on this subject you may want to go to: Doctrines -> Hazar Imam to man...
- Sat May 14, 2005 7:26 am
- Forum: Inspiration
- Topic: Quote
- Replies: 1439
- Views: 414215
- Fri May 13, 2005 9:44 pm
- Forum: Doctrines
- Topic: Hazar Imam to manifest as "The Mahdi" for other Sh
- Replies: 47
- Views: 28516
Are you saying that MHI is not the real Imam, that he doesn't bear the Nur? By concealment, I meant it in a broader historical perspective. The rest of the world (or history) when it considers Shia Islam, it only sees it through the context of the twelver Shias since they are the majority. This con...
- Fri May 13, 2005 1:04 pm
- Forum: Doctrines
- Topic: Hazar Imam to manifest as "The Mahdi" for other Sh
- Replies: 47
- Views: 28516
- Fri May 13, 2005 10:02 am
- Forum: Doctrines
- Topic: Hazar Imam to manifest as "The Mahdi" for other Sh
- Replies: 47
- Views: 28516
Ya Ali Madad, Some thoughts regarding the Ithna Ashari Imamate: - The Ithna Ashari Imams provided the necessary cover for the Ismaili Imams. When the line was no longer needed, it disappeared. Many Imami Ithna Asharies converted to Ismailism shortly after the 12th Imam disappeared. YAM, Your though...
- Fri May 13, 2005 8:30 am
- Forum: Doctrines
- Topic: Hazar Imam to manifest as "The Mahdi" for other Sh
- Replies: 47
- Views: 28516
- Thu May 12, 2005 8:55 pm
- Forum: Inspiration
- Topic: Teachable Moments
- Replies: 217
- Views: 184940
EAGLES IN A STORM Did you know that an eagle knows when a storm is approaching long before it breaks? The eagle will fly to some high spot and wait for the winds to come. When the storm hits, it sets its wings so that the wind will pick it up and lift it above the storm. While the storm rages below,...
- Thu May 12, 2005 8:47 pm
- Forum: Current Issues
- Topic: Interpretation of faith in Islam
- Replies: 180
- Views: 191754
The following article explores the various dimensions of Hijab in it's social, cultural, political context and then goes on to discuss the real Hijab or Hijab in it's broadest sense which the author calls the epistemological Hijab which is isolation of women from any social, cultural and religious a...
- Thu May 12, 2005 12:15 pm
- Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
- Topic: Jamatkhana Attendance
- Replies: 50
- Views: 58907
The following article that appeared in today's Calgary Herald discusses the benefits of practicing faith regularly in terms of prayers and Jamatkhana attendance. The article speaks for itself and nothing more needs to be added. Prayer's healing touch New research shows a link between faith and good ...
- Thu May 12, 2005 12:04 pm
- Forum: Inspiration
- Topic: Quote
- Replies: 1439
- Views: 414215
You cannot step twice into the same river, for other waters are continually flowing on. -Heraclitus *** Mind is consciousness which has put on limitations. You are originally unlimited and perfect. Later you take on limitations and become the mind. -Sri Ramana Maharshi *** Perception can make whatev...
- Wed May 11, 2005 11:24 pm
- Forum: Doctrines
- Topic: Hazar Imam to manifest as "The Mahdi" for other Sh
- Replies: 47
- Views: 28516
- Wed May 11, 2005 10:33 pm
- Forum: Doctrines
- Topic: Hazar Imam to manifest as "The Mahdi" for other Sh
- Replies: 47
- Views: 28516
I am glad that you raised this question. I came across the article mentioned below, and was thinking about a proper context to present it in this forum. The article discusses the zeal and enthusiasm with which the Shias of Iraq are reviving their traditions and culture with all that goes with it in ...
- Tue May 10, 2005 8:44 pm
- Forum: Doctrines
- Topic: Darwin's theory & Das Avataar
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12270
FAQs: What Is Intelligent Design? Kansas is weighing whether public schools should teach intelligent design alongside Darwin's theories. What is ID all about? What is intelligent design (ID)? Intelligent design is the theory that living things show signs of having been designed. ID supporters argue...
- Tue May 10, 2005 8:35 pm
- Forum: Current Issues
- Topic: Christianity
- Replies: 388
- Views: 195645
Hero Who Fought Crusaders Is Role Model for Muslims For many Syrian Muslims, the Crusades still rankle. But the 12th-century leader Saladin may inspire today's peacemakers . By Rhonda Roumani On a dark street in a wealthy district of Damascus, a light shines from an arched, brass doorway. The door ...
- Tue May 10, 2005 2:16 pm
- Forum: Current Issues
- Topic: Homosexuality
- Replies: 89
- Views: 62608
Changing laws.... One of the ethical question is that in such circumstances, when a person comes for wedding in Jamatkhana with a demand of performing marriage with animals or family or whatever how would the mukhi have to react without being accused of not respecting the law. Would it not be bette...
- Tue May 10, 2005 8:41 am
- Forum: Current Issues
- Topic: Homosexuality
- Replies: 89
- Views: 62608
The following article that appeared in today's Calgary Herald, reinforces the view that sexual orientation is not a behavorial issue but rather the way we are made up. Gay men's sex response like women's The Associated Press Tuesday, May 10, 2005 Gay men's brains respond differently from those of he...
- Mon May 09, 2005 10:00 am
- Forum: Contemporary
- Topic: Women Pirs?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 13301
- Sun May 08, 2005 5:36 pm
- Forum: Anecdotes
- Topic: Importance of DASOND
- Replies: 21
- Views: 39559
Once when Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah came to give deedar, a man gave him money and said it is my dasond. Imam replied give it in Jamat Khana. He said I do not have trust that if I will give dasond in Jamat Khana they will handover my money to you therefore I am giving this directly to you. Imam said...
- Sun May 08, 2005 5:23 pm
- Forum: Doctrines
- Topic: link between hinduism and ismalism
- Replies: 41
- Views: 69049
In contrast to the views of the Hindu organisation supporting pluralism in the previous post, the following are the views of a prominent Sunni who views pluralism as divisive and weakening rather than strengthening and indeed advocates all Muslims go back to the origins! Los Angeles, California: Dr....
- Sun May 08, 2005 10:26 am
- Forum: Contemporary
- Topic: Women Pirs?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 13301
Re: Women Pirs?
I've read a considerable amount of Ismaili history and there seems to be no mentions of the significance of women in the religion. Do we have any women Pirs (if it is possible)? What about Imam Begum (from the ginans)? Sayyeda Imam Begum was not a Pir, she was one of the last descendants of the kad...
- Sat May 07, 2005 12:56 pm
- Forum: Current Issues
- Topic: Interpretation of faith in Islam
- Replies: 180
- Views: 191754
The following article discusses the increasing role of Muslim women in society in Turkey. More women are getting educated and demanding equitable opportunities in relation to men. This presents an interesting prospect in regard to the many facets of Islam as presently practiced by the mainstream Sun...
- Sat May 07, 2005 11:14 am
- Forum: Doctrines
- Topic: link between hinduism and ismalism
- Replies: 41
- Views: 69049
The following communication makes one wonder whether the Hindus are more closer to us than the Sunnis in terms of their thinking. HAF COMMENDS AGHA KHAN FOR COMMITMENT TO PLURALISM The Hindu American Foundation wrote a letter to His Highness the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Shia Imami Ismai...
- Thu May 05, 2005 7:39 am
- Forum: Inspiration
- Topic: Quote
- Replies: 1439
- Views: 414215
The Torah was given in the desert, teaching us that to merit Torah, a man must renounce himself like the desert. - Pesikta de R. Kahana *** Free from desire, He neither praises the peaceful Nor blames the wicked. The same in joy and sorrow, He is always happy. He sees there is nothing to do. -Ashtav...
- Thu May 05, 2005 7:24 am
- Forum: Current Issues
- Topic: Elders of the Jamat versus Pluralism
- Replies: 100
- Views: 60146