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by saadi
Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:15 pm
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Dua
Replies: 34
Views: 39225

I agree with star_munir about the underlying belief and ideology being directly related to the satisfaction one gets from reciting or practicing any religious rite. I would like to add that just like it is best to study and know as much of quran as possible similarly we should also learn namaz even ...
by saadi
Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:05 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: where a bad person go after death in ismailism
Replies: 47
Views: 33015

I think there is ionly one mortal life on earth per soul. In other words we live once and die once. We will indeed be resurrected but that would be on the day of judgement, the day when the reward for good deeds and punishments for evil deeds will be awarded. As far as Mowlana Rumi's qoutation is co...
by saadi
Thu Dec 11, 2003 1:33 pm
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Dua
Replies: 34
Views: 39225

I will absolutely agree with kkicker. I think his perceptions are very clear and that is exactly what we need in this day and age, a clear idea about the Muslim and more importantly about the Ismaili Ideology Star_munir's posts are always a delight as his astute study and and knowledge, not to forge...
by saadi
Tue Dec 02, 2003 11:21 pm
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Dua
Replies: 34
Views: 39225

I agree with Star_munir when he says that all the prophets brought in the same religion that is faith in Almighty Allah. Irrespective of the differences in language and prayers the faith or underlying ideology was the same. But what I don't understand is that we ismailis are afterall muslims and whe...
by saadi
Mon Aug 11, 2003 3:06 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Homosexuality
Replies: 89
Views: 71211

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Dear Guest, You are forgetting a very important condition thats goes in hand with the stoning punishment. The condition being that four adult male eye witnesses to such a lewd activity must testify, if not then the sexual activity is not proved and hence no stoning is justified. If you are approachi...
by saadi
Thu Aug 07, 2003 4:55 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Homosexuality
Replies: 89
Views: 71211

Quran and Sayings of the Holy Prophet Mohhamad (SAW)

Quranic References There are five references in the Qur'an which have been cited as referring to gay and lesbian behavior. Some obviously deal with effeminate men and "masculine women." The two main references to homosexual behavior are: "We also sent Lut : He said to his people : &q...
by saadi
Sat Aug 02, 2003 6:57 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Homosexuality
Replies: 89
Views: 71211

Shamsu, That makes an excellent philosophy to lead an immortal life on this planet. It is true that when one reflects, he/she will realize that the physical is one thing and the spirit is something else altogether. Yet we cannot totally ignore these sublime questions, I mean think about it, although...
by saadi
Sat Aug 02, 2003 6:27 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Halal/Haram Food
Replies: 15
Views: 46483

hmmmm

I would have to disagree with Salina's point here. I was recently reading a skin care article, and according to recent studies, even externally applied/used products have grave physiological and psychological affects on the body. It seriously matters and that is the reason why nowadays we witness st...
by saadi
Sun Jul 20, 2003 9:16 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Marriages
Replies: 199
Views: 309821

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So do you believe there is no difference at all, between a non-muslim and a muslim of another sect (non-ismaili muslim) ??? I am inclined to ask this because you make casual references to your marriage to the christian lady. Afterall, when we identify our religion, we claim to be muslims first and t...
by saadi
Sat Jul 19, 2003 6:32 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Marriages
Replies: 199
Views: 309821

Dear Shamsu, I am sorry to learn abt the hell u had to go through. It must have been really painful... However I am inclined to ask how u made the decision in the first place? I mean did u two talk abt the religious difference? Did she agreed to convert??? U are right about none of the Farmans guidi...
by saadi
Sat Jul 19, 2003 9:48 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Marriages
Replies: 199
Views: 309821

more opinions plz

Hello friendz,

I haven't recieved many replies to my question about messages, plz send in yr opinions.

For Lakania,

U haven't mentioned in what circumstances do u approve of it, (A,B,C,D) PLease elaborate,

Regards,
Saadi
by saadi
Wed Jul 09, 2003 3:16 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Marriages
Replies: 199
Views: 309821

Marriages

Dear friends, I'd like to know your opinion regarding the following issue: "Do you believe it is okay for an Ismaili to marry a Non-Ismaili?" It is not very common for Ismailis to marry outside the community yet what if one falls for a person outside the community? As I was going through s...
by saadi
Wed Jul 09, 2003 11:21 am
Forum: Customs and Traditions
Topic: Marriages
Replies: 35
Views: 85723

Marriages

Dear friends, I'd like to know your opinion regarding the following issue: "Do you believe it is okay for an Ismaili to marry a Non-Ismaili?" It is not very common for Ismailis to marry outside the community yet what if one falls for a person outside the community? As I was going through s...