a little info. please

[norton]

i am a twelver shia and i was interested in learning about ismaili shiaism. could someone please explain the high points or at least give me a direction to start off with

-thanks

[sunnydays]

i am a twelver shia and i was interested in learning about ismaili shiaism. could someone please explain the high points or at least give me a direction to start off with

-thanks

As-Salamu Alaykum, It's always nice when we can learn from another.

Well, We're Nizari Ismailis, who belong to the Shia branch. We believe that there is one God, and that Muhammad (PBUH) was his last messenger. We believe that Hazrat Ali was the first Imam. His spiritual leadership continues through hereditary succession. And we believe that His Highness the Aga Khan is the current living Imam.

Our faith has concepts that are both exoteric and esoteric. A large component of our faith deals with the pursuit of intellect, and helping others. There are many examples of this (www.theismaili.org, and akdn.org).

I'm not sure what you're looking for. But I would highly recommend that you check out this website if you are truly interesting in finding out more about us from a CREDIBLE source:

http://www.iis.ac.uk/view_article.asp?ContentID=104448

Thanks

[norton]

thanks for the site it was really helpful but now i am wondering about the ginans. what are the ginans and why does no other branch of islam have it?

[agakhani]

Norton,
Ginans are a Tafsir (science of explanation and interpretation) of Quran-e-Sharif, during the time of Ismaili Pirs in Indo subcontinet peoples were not know Arabic language therefor Ismaili Ginans were made in their(twenty four different) languages, so they can easily understand.
You can obtain all kind information in ginan specialy upliftment of your soul, future predictions, health, good behaviours, salvation, science e.t.c. there for our Imam once quoted in his one Farman that" Ginans are a wonderful tradition".

[agakhani]

Norton,
Ginans are a Tafsir (science of explanation and interpretation) of Quran-e-Sharif, during the time of Ismaili Pirs in Indo subcontinet peoples were not know Arabic language therefor Ismaili Ginans were made in their(twenty four different) languages, so they can easily understand. The ginans are always in poetical forms except the Granths.
You can obtain all kind information in ginan specialy upliftment of your soul, future predictions, health, good behaviours, salvation, science e.t.c. there for our Imam once quoted in his one Farman that" Ginans are a wonderful tradition".

There are also Ginans in other branch of Islam too, but its known as different name like Qasidas,rubaiyat, Kawwali, sufi poems, munajat e.t.c. in Hindu religion its call Bhajan.

[kmaherali]

There is information for starters at:

Doctrines --> Where To Start?

http://www.ismaili.net/html/modules.php ... hunsberger

You may want to go there....

[norton]

how do you log on to the library secion of this web page?
when i try to enter my password it just keeps asking me my password and eventually tells me that the server cannot perform the requested task.

[sunnydays]

how do you log on to the library secion of this web page?
when i try to enter my password it just keeps asking me my password and eventually tells me that the server cannot perform the requested task.

did you obtain a login and password from them? some items may require a membership, or maybe restricted for staff and students. I imagine that your best bet would be to contact them to find out: [email protected]

http://www.iis.ac.uk/view_sorted_articl ... ren&l&l=en

[sunnydays]

Btw Norton, I'm not sure what password you're trying to use. but just to clarify. This website (ismaili.net) is private and is not affiliated with the institute of ismaili studies (which is one of the official Ismaili websites).

I believe that there are currently on 3 OFFICIAL ismaili websites:
1. http://www.iis.ac.uk/home.asp?l=en
2. www.theismaili.org
3. www.akdn.org

hope this helps.

[enzuru]

I can help you learn more about Ismailism. I have Ismaili literature as well, that counters Twelver claims to Musa's Imamate. Email me if you're interested... [email protected].

[From_Alamut]

i am a twelver shia and i was interested in learning about ismaili shiaism. could someone please explain the high points or at least give me a direction to start off with

-thanks

There is an interested book online which calls "Introduction to Ismailism
BY DR. SHEIKH KHODR HAMAWI
1970" It is very interested and helpful and hope you Inshallah enjoy reading it.

http://www.lulu.com/items/volume_5/1800 ... 180755.pdf