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by mahebubchatur
Tue Nov 26, 2024 5:02 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans
Replies: 83
Views: 38528

Re: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans

[quote=swamidada post_id=78460 time=<a href="tel:1732494286">1732494286</a> user_id=43825] My questions were directed to Chatur ji and not you, because at the end of his post .... agree with Admin that the purpose of open forums like this is for everyone to participate in dialogue and con...
by mahebubchatur
Mon Nov 25, 2024 12:28 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans
Replies: 83
Views: 38528

Re: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans

[quote=swamidada post_id=78460 time=<a href="tel:1732494286">1732494286</a> user_id=43825] My questions were directed to Chatur ji and not you, because at the end of his post .... You are most welcomed to ask questions by email directly to him instead of asking them in this Forum if you a...
by mahebubchatur
Fri Nov 22, 2024 11:04 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans
Replies: 83
Views: 38528

Ritual Prayers - Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans

The following article provides an insightful elucidation of the divinely ordained authority of Shia Imams, through the lens of their daily exoteric and esoteric prayers- Dua’s sent to their Imam of the time This emphasizes the profound spiritual connection between the Imams and their murīds, as well...
by mahebubchatur
Sat Nov 16, 2024 11:46 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Discussion on Tawhid
Replies: 30
Views: 20020

Re: Discussion on Tawhid

An article on Tawhid - the oneness of God in Islam covering at least 10 different Muslim views of Tawhid - including Hanbalis, Ash’aris, Mutazilis, Maturidis, Ismailis, Ibn Sina, Ibn Arabi, Ibn Taymiyya, Mulla Sadra etc. A great resource for academics, undergrads and laymen. The Arabic word tawḥīd i...
by mahebubchatur
Mon Nov 04, 2024 1:27 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans
Replies: 83
Views: 38528

Authority Imam of the Time in Quran & Farmans

Why is the Imam of the Time called Speaking Qur'an or Speaking Book (Kitab) of God? “ ‘The meaning of the Kitab of God is not the text, it is the man who guides. He is the Kitab of God; he is its verses; he is scripture.’’ – Hazrat Shams-i Tabrizi, (Shafique Virani, The Ismailis in the Middle Ages, ...
by mahebubchatur
Sat Nov 02, 2024 7:33 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans
Replies: 83
Views: 38528

Ginans Farmans from Imam Quran Allah

Ginans are from Farmans are a parts of the teachings and interpretations ( Tawil Talim) from Imams and Allah - Quran Ginans are from Farmans from Imams and Allah - Quran Knowledge given by Imams and Allah in Ginans and Farmans is originates from Quran & Allah  “"In what voice or voices,&quo...
by mahebubchatur
Sat Nov 02, 2024 6:49 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Pluralism - Ismaili Muslim Interpretation
Replies: 46
Views: 21024

Re: Pluralism - Peace and pluralism today - The challenges

A TedX Talk on the challenges of achieving peace and of pluralism by Ms M McGhie Secretary General of the Global Pluralism Centre since 2019 “The middle ground, a space where dialogue and understanding are found in times of division, is an uncomfortable – even scary – place to reside. But what if th...
by mahebubchatur
Sun Oct 27, 2024 4:00 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans
Replies: 83
Views: 38528

Re: Islamic Law and Divinity Prophet & Imam in Quran & Farmans

It is important to know and understand the difference between religious authority and divinity “You must be careful not to refer to Islamic law. There is no such thing as “Islamic law”. There are four basic schools of Islamic law in the Sunni Muslim world, there are several schools of Islamic law i...
by mahebubchatur
Sat Oct 26, 2024 7:17 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans
Replies: 83
Views: 38528

Islamic Law and Divinity Prophet & Imam in Quran & Farmans

It is important to know and understand the difference between religious authority and divinity “You must be careful not to refer to Islamic law. There is no such thing as “Islamic law”. There are four basic schools of Islamic law in the Sunni Muslim world, there are several schools of Islamic law in...
by mahebubchatur
Fri Oct 25, 2024 6:15 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans
Replies: 83
Views: 38528

Re: Divine Authority & Nur (light), of Prophet & Imam in Quran & Farmans

Divinely Ordained Role and Authority of Prophet Muhammad PBUH and Shia Ismaili Imams of The Time 1. Prophet’s Role: More Than to just relay a final message Quran Prophet Muhammad’s divinely ordained role was not limited to delivering just the final message from God of the Quran. He also provided co...
by mahebubchatur
Fri Oct 25, 2024 1:40 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans
Replies: 83
Views: 38528

Divine Authority & Nur (light), of Prophet & Imam in Quran & Farmans

Divinely Ordained Role and Authority of Prophet Muhammad PBUH and Shia Ismaili Imams of The Time 1. Prophet’s Role: More Than to just relay a final message Quran Prophet Muhammad’s divinely ordained role was not limited to delivering just the final message from God of the Quran. He also provided con...
by mahebubchatur
Sat Oct 19, 2024 7:18 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans
Replies: 83
Views: 38528

Prayers sent to Imam of the Time - in Quran & Farmans

Takht Nashini of Aga Ali Shah as Imam: In 1881 C.E. when Aga Ali Shah became Imam, on the day of his enthronization he made the following Farman: "Bombay Jamat, Kathiawar Jamat, Halar Jamat, Surat Jamat, Kutch Jamat, Sind Jamat, Punjab Jamat, My Zanzibar Jamat and all My other Jamats, We are fo...
by mahebubchatur
Sat Oct 19, 2024 7:03 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans
Replies: 83
Views: 38528

Sending Prayers to Imam - Significance of Symbolic Invocations and Aids in Worship

Sending Prayers to Imam Significance of Symbolic Invocations and Aids in Worship 1. Introduction The act of sending prayers to the Imam of the Time (Hazar Imam) for guidance, blessings, and forgiveness is central to the Ismaili faith. This practice is rooted in the Quranic principles of Tawil (esote...
by mahebubchatur
Sat Oct 19, 2024 3:51 am
Forum: Ismaili Law Documents and Other Historical Documents
Topic: Diwan of Ismaili Imamat - Seat of Imamat Portugal
Replies: 46
Views: 33987

Diwan of Ismaili Imamat - New Agreement with Timor

The cooperation protocol was signed at the Diwan, the Ismaili Imamat’s headquarters in Lisbon, by Timor-Leste’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Bendito dos Santos Freitas (left), and Nazim Ahmad, Diplomatic Representative of the Ismaili Imamat to Portugal (right). Lisbon, Portugal, 17 O...
by mahebubchatur
Tue Oct 15, 2024 6:49 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans
Replies: 83
Views: 38528

Prayers to & Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans

Ismaili Muslim perform observe offer and send prayers to their Imam of the Time - Hazar Imam ### Introduction Sending prayers to the Imam of the Time (Hazar Imam) for guidance (Farmans), blessings, and forgiveness is foundational to the Ismaili faith, which are rooted in the Quran & the Quranic ...
by mahebubchatur
Sun Oct 13, 2024 2:02 pm
Forum: Ismaili Law Documents and Other Historical Documents
Topic: Institute of Ismaili Studies set up, Boards & Legal
Replies: 24
Views: 18674

Ismaili theology and IIS/Leadership

New feedback facts and questions by Dr Khalil Andhani & video below. “We, at the Jamati and institutional level, totally lack a forum, space, or institution that allows for the exploration, construction, and proliferation of Ismaili Muslim theology.” (Khalil Andhani 21 Jan 2021) see below This ...
by mahebubchatur
Sun Oct 13, 2024 12:14 pm
Forum: Ismaili Law Documents and Other Historical Documents
Topic: 1998 ismaili Constitution
Replies: 22
Views: 36869

Re: 1998 ismaili Constitution

This is the 1998 Ismaili Constitution. In His Farman in Lisbon on 11th July 1998, Mowlana Hazar Imam said this is the Constitution that will henceforth apply to the Jamat. http://ismaili.net/source/legal-documents/1998-ismaili-constitution.pdf http://ismaili.net/source/legal-documents/ismaili-const...
by mahebubchatur
Mon Sep 30, 2024 9:00 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Jamat Khanna Masjid and khanaqah
Replies: 25
Views: 13413

Re: Jamat Khanna Ismaili Centres

What is pluralism & why
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Role and Authority of Imam - Aga Khan
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by mahebubchatur
Mon Sep 30, 2024 3:41 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Pluralism - Ismaili Muslim Interpretation
Replies: 46
Views: 21024

Re: Pluralism - How to and relationship to unconscious biases

Embracing Pluralism: A Call for Mindset Change To truly embrace pluralism, we must undergo a significant change in mindset. Embedding pluralism in our attitudes and behaviors is vital and necessary. This requires a deep understanding of unconscious biases, which exist not only at the individual leve...
by mahebubchatur
Sun Sep 29, 2024 3:02 am
Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
Topic: Aga Khan Museum - TO
Replies: 422
Views: 1002152

Re: Aga Khan Museum - TO

http://heritage.ismaili.net/node/38970 Sep 27, 2024, SPEECH BY PRINCE AMYN MUHAMMAD AGA KHAN LAPIS BALL HELD ON THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING OF THE AGA KHAN MUSEUM ... Prince Amyn Champions the priority and goal of pluralism, and the vision of His Highness the Aga Khan of which Pluralism is ...
by mahebubchatur
Sat Sep 28, 2024 6:14 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Pluralism - Ismaili Muslim Interpretation
Replies: 46
Views: 21024

Pluralism New Article & update

Pluralism new article **Foreword** His Highness the Aga Khan, the "Imam of the Time" for the global Ismaili community, has been a steadfast advocate for pluralism and inclusion since the mid-1990s. He envisions these principles as integral to the social mindset, guiding both community lead...
by mahebubchatur
Fri Sep 27, 2024 10:44 am
Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
Topic: Aga Khan Museum - TO
Replies: 422
Views: 1002152

Prince Amyn in Toronto

https://the.ismaili/global/news/imamat-news/prince-amyn-meets-mayor-toronto-city-hall “ A reception at Toronto’s City Hall brought together city councillors, civic leaders, and special guests to celebrate a decade of cultural and community-building efforts in the city. The event marked the 10th anni...
by mahebubchatur
Mon Sep 23, 2024 2:57 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Pluralism - Ismaili Muslim Interpretation
Replies: 46
Views: 21024

Re: Pluralism - Ismaili - Fatimid Times

Hazar Imam, Aga Khan, reminds the community regularly of learning the lessons from the past including from the Fatimid era, & asking the hard questions to actualise pluralism & inclusion Challenges Leadership Motivations: Self-Interest and Ego: When leaders, Vazirs in Fatimid times, prioriti...
by mahebubchatur
Mon Sep 23, 2024 2:05 am
Forum: Ismaili Law Documents and Other Historical Documents
Topic: ICAB Rules and Regulations
Replies: 13
Views: 16093

Re: ICAB Rules and Regulations

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI CONSTITUTIONAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS DIVISION PETITION 332 OF 2015 BETWEEN HIS HIGHNESS PRINCE AGA KHAN SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI NATIONAL CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION BOARD FOR KENYA…………... PETITIONER AND THE HON. ATTORNEY GENERAL……………………..RESPONDENT JUD...
by mahebubchatur
Sun Sep 22, 2024 6:45 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans
Replies: 83
Views: 38528

Re: Sending Prayers to Prophet Mohammed and Imams

ISMAILIS SEND THEIR PRAYERS TO AND THROUGH THEIR IMAM WHOSE DIVINELY ORDAINED APPOINTMENT & AUTHORITY COMES FROM PROPHET MUHAMMED & ALLAH - QURAN The light (Nur)* of every Imam & Prophet in the past is one, & the same. “I have been the bearer of the "NOOR" a word which mea...
by mahebubchatur
Sat Sep 21, 2024 3:16 am
Forum: Ismaili Law Documents and Other Historical Documents
Topic: Leaders International Forum - LIF
Replies: 18
Views: 14874

Leaders International Forum - Quality of life assessments

Further request to LIF DJI AKF and AKDN Quality of Life Assessments for Community Projects Introduction In 2013, His Highness the Aga Khan confirmed that for every project undertaken by the constitutional entities of our community, a Quality of Life Assessment must be completed. This assessment is a...
by mahebubchatur
Sat Sep 21, 2024 2:34 am
Forum: Ismaili Law Documents and Other Historical Documents
Topic: ICAB Rules and Regulations
Replies: 13
Views: 16093

Re: ICAB Rules and Regulations

The National Conciliation and Arbitration Board (NCAB) of the Ismaili Council filed a petition around 2014 to the court, seeking recognition as a body to arbitrate and make decisions on disputes within the Ismaili community. However, despite arguments presented on behalf of the council as a constitu...
by mahebubchatur
Wed Sep 18, 2024 9:34 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans
Replies: 83
Views: 38528

Re: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans

Why Ismailis acquired and depended on borrowed philisophy of Neoplatonism when Imam of the time was present having divinely knowledge, as well Dai's like Qadi Noaman, Kirmani, shirazi and other high ranking Dai's were present. How come Ismailis of that time did not produced and implemented their ow...
by mahebubchatur
Wed Sep 18, 2024 9:17 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Authority & Nur (light), of Imam in Quran & Farmans
Replies: 83
Views: 38528

Re: Authority & Nur (light), of Prophet PBUH in Quran & Farmans

The Need for Prophet Muhammad’s (ﷺ) Successor To summarize once again, the Qur’ān attributes the following descriptions, qualities, and functions to Prophet Muḥammad (ﷺ): The Prophet is inspired by the Holy Spirit (42:52, 26:192-194) The Prophet is the mercy (raḥmah) to the worlds (21:107) The Proph...