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First, Yes I searched for 'Wedding Ceremonies" but found no information pertaining to the ceremonies and traditions for an Ismaili wedding. Do we have a compiled list of activites and items required for a guy and a girl's wedding including sapatya's, nikkah ceremonies, bathing in ghadi water et...

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I am looking for the fatiah, the quranic ayat that is being recited in the cemetery.

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what is spiritual space at the times of prayer in ismaili faith?

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From what i have heard in dar es salaam, there is some hot discussions regarding having chairs in jamatkhana's, whether they should be allowed or not anymore. Are there any thoughts on this issue and if anyone knows do other religious sects have the chair facility for seniors?


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thank God, there are others in this forum who know this geet, i cant find it anywhere. anyone have this geet? please share. thanks

Ya Ali Madad,
I am looking for a farman made by Hazar Imam somewhere in paris, in 1963 i think, to do with souls of departed and how happy they are. if anyone can can confirm this date and copy and send me the farman via email i will be most grateful.
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This geet, does anyone have the meaning to it?
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There is a geet in the USA golden jubilee DVD if you have ever seen it, i am looking for the name of the song- hey chalo, munjo mowla.. something something.. i am not sure even if the lyrics are it. Please help! Actuallyjust found out its called ho jamalo, abida parveen has sung it, where can i find...

This may have been asked before but how do we ismaili's grow our Love for the Imam. So that it is not temporary as in when we are in difficulties and problems. Thanks

This quote is from the maxims of Ali,
The sweetness of pleasure is not worth the bitterness of hardships.

What exactly does this mean?

Are there any ways to destroy lust?

I have heard our Hazar Imam say live by the principles of the faith, the ethics of the faith.. If you dont mind me asking, what are they? and has he mentioned it in the farmans.

I know there is a discussion on Satado. What about Bait ul Khayal Satado?
Any history or information pertaining to the satado?

YA ALI Madad, I am looking for the millenium CD that was made during the vancouver visit by our Beloved Hazar Imam. The following are the tracks. Tracks: 1. Mawla Ali 2. Karim Shah 3. Mere Ghar Aaye Mawla 4. Ali Ki Pehechan Chhahiye 5. Munjo Mowla Niralo 6. Mowla Karim Shah 7. Meri Araz Suno 8. Mowl...

I came across a book, The name and Named, it describes the 99 names of Allah and at the end of most names,the author has a small description of the effect of the tasbih when it is recited a certain number of times. I am wondering if anyone has come across such books that have a similar description.....

I have sort of an ethical dilemma, not really sure what to do, so i thought maybe your experiences and your advise may help me make the right choice. Many of us at some point in our lives have had to make choices, some that complement the ethics of our faith and others that conflict with our faith. ...

How does one approach rumi's poetry? His poetry is too deep for me to understand, however i would like to read his masnavi..

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I just heard that Alwaez Kamaludin missionary taught Hazar Imam's children.. wow

I am just wondering, if a friend/relative is in his/her old age and there is no statement in their will about what should be done in the event that they go into a coma or a state where they are not able to make decisions about whether the family should pull the plug or not.. What should be done? Sho...

Does God forgive recurring sins, the ones which we keep committing over and over again?

Ya Ali Madad to all,

I am looking for ginans that explain this process, the concept of death that is..

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Love is big word when it comes to the Imam. Do we love our imam, why is it that during times of difficulty we search for him, and when life is happy, we dont think about him, why are we sometimes inspired to go to khane at 4.am and other days we just dont care/ excuses. How do we change ourselves so...

This chapter contains the verses " Guide us to the Right Path, The Path of those upon whom Thou has favored, not of those who earn thine anger, nor of those who go astray.. What do they mean? Are we the ones he has favored? Who has gone astray? Dont we all commit sins? so dont we therefore earn...

The Kalam E Mowla on this site is translated by two people, one is a missionary, the other is whom?

Also where do i find the gujrati version of the Kalam, the transliterated one...

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It sounds like a very simple question, but what really is a good deed? Helping someone, exercising patience in calamity, serving the jamat and other members of society? Many of us help others in the hope that we will recieve some sort of reward- money, reputation, respect.. so would such an act of g...

In his holy Kalam E Mowla, Hazrat ALi mentions. duniyâ din châr hay, chêt tu(n) chhod jâyesee, eesê bêch âkbat besâlê, wey tujê kâm ayesee this translates to The world lasts four days, take heed, you will leave it; sell it and dwell in (the awareness of) the hereafter, this will be useful to you. Wh...

Does anyone have the translation for the above mentioned ginan?

Thank you and Ya ALi Madad.

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Hazar Imam is the speaking Quran, therefore his word is the word of God.
Should we then not read the Quran?

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Just wondering, what if some souls dont achieve salvation in this lifetime? Wat happens to them?

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