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by hsnbsh
Wed Sep 21, 2005 4:13 pm
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Wedding Cermonies
Replies: 30
Views: 52594

Wedding rituals

YAM

I recently attended a Khoja wedding in London Darkhana, I was shocked to see Dhudpini and Pithi ceremonies being performed, when HI has specifically banned these practices!
Why is it that Khoja isma'ilis practice so many "indian" rituals?
by hsnbsh
Wed Sep 21, 2005 4:06 pm
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: How may I obtain a prayer book? Other Isma'ili groups?
Replies: 26
Views: 17785

obtaining a prayer book

Salaam! I have a spare prayer book if you would like it? p.s. I am a converted Isma'ili. I was brought up in a Christian household, and was attracted primarily to Islam because my grandfather is Albanian. I heard about Bektashism through the Albanian community and realised that Isma'ilism was very c...