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I was studying our Daily Prayers and I came to a conclusion (feel free to comment and raise some issues on it) that may have been obvious to many of you, but as they say...the knowledge you internalize yourself is the knowledge that sticks... The issue and question arose when I was trying to deal wi...

I am wondering where I can find *any* learning material on the Philosophy of our Du'a? My khana only sells Du'a translation books but no interpretation into the meaning of our Du'a. I'm searching for explanation of what the English translation means, the historical background, the parables, the meta...

Thanks for your very, very, interesting post!

I have learned alot!!!!

What book does: (IV, 2341-2358,2366-2383) refer to?

I think that is a really great question! Please share you insight on that question! I am also interested.

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where does aamal or deeds fit into the destiny? can prayer and aamal change your destiny? it is said that marriages are made in heaven . then how does prayer help this issue? Where does aamal fit into destiny? I would argue that aamal (action, or deeds) can "change your destiny". If your ...

Hello, I would like to entertain a discussion in which I would like to look for similarities between Ismailism, and the Scripture known as the Brihandarnyaka (from the Upanishad Scriptures). The Upanishad Scriptures deal with a belief in one supreme creator or one ultimate GOD more so than any other...

I always wondered when my mother said everything will happen as it is destined to happen so do not worry and just relax. if that is the case why pray? how will it change the destiny? This is just my personal view on this situation. In Islam we believe that pre-destination exists. What that means is...

I have a question regarding the meaning of a verse in the first part of Dua. "O Allah, let your peace be on Muhammad the chosen and on Aly the Favorite" If one follows the interpretation that Ali is Allah in the batini sense, how does one interpret this verse? My question is, Why would I p...

Hello,

I was reading a post of yours in which you mentioned you had a very old religious text, and I wanted to ask you some questions about it.

Could you please email me at [email protected]


YAM

I have a constant debate with my ismaili friends and family and I want to receive some more insight on this opinion. I was under the impression that Hazir Imam was our Intercessor, meaning we pray to Allah through him. However I have recently read Abu Ali (wayzeen from Vancouver) speech on how ITREB...

Hello, I'm an Ismaili of Indian background living in Canada. I'm curious to know in a historical context, what has been the Afghani OR Syrian tradition as far as tithe is concerned. Are their any documentation or literary sources in your language(s) which deal with tithe in the Ismaili context? I'm ...

Amazing interview, not to be missed.

Thanks for the response.

Is there a book I could order that may have some of these firmans?

What would be the best resource for seeking out these pearls of wisdom?

YAM,

are there any firmans available before SMS? Did firmans exists before SMS?

Thanks for any information!