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by shak00
Fri Aug 28, 2009 5:13 pm
Forum: Customs and Traditions
Topic: Fasting
Replies: 424
Views: 797715

For example in the midwest, Dua is said at 7:30pm mon-fri, sat-sun it is at 7pm. Now that Rozas are much longer due to the summer, if we go with the islamic schedule of Ramadan for 2009, our Du'a times and the ifthar times are conflicting! So the burning question is, How can we say dua on time or g...
by shak00
Tue Jan 20, 2009 7:11 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Ismaili TV???
Replies: 3
Views: 3424

LIVE TV IS FOR THOSE WHO DONT HAVE LIVE IMAM<BR><BR>V HAVE A LIVE/MANIFEST IMAM :D :wink: I was expecting a response such as this!!! Besides, I'm not talking about Live TV??? I'm talking about an Ismaili TV channel which can broadcast Interviews on Hazar Imam all day (which are accessible worlwide ...
by shak00
Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:17 pm
Forum: Customs and Traditions
Topic: praying 3x as opposed to 5x
Replies: 31
Views: 61255

Because they are guiding by a scholar who does not have a degree in their education nor they have knowledge of Marifat, they just grow their beard longer until reach their belly button, read the Quran and then says that they are perfect they don't need to be educated more then that. So is growing a...
by shak00
Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:11 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Ismaili TV???
Replies: 3
Views: 3424

Ismaili TV???

There is the Islam Channel, The Noor Channel and various other Islamic channels...But we are supposed to be well ahead and advanced?
So where is the Ismaili TV Channel? :roll:
by shak00
Fri Jan 16, 2009 9:59 am
Forum: Customs and Traditions
Topic: praying 3x as opposed to 5x
Replies: 31
Views: 61255

Because they are guiding by a scholar who does not have a degree in their education nor they have knowledge of Marifat, they just grow their beard longer until reach their belly button, read the Quran and then says that they are perfect they don't need to be educated more then that. So is growing a...
by shak00
Wed Dec 31, 2008 9:32 am
Forum: Customs and Traditions
Topic: Fasting
Replies: 424
Views: 797715

As these questions have always confused us (Fasting etc) and there are different views, then why has the matter not been directed to Hazar Imam by an Alwaez etc - either should we fast? or shouldn't we fast? :roll: . This would clear the whole matter. After all, Imam SMS did state that you all bring...
by shak00
Tue Nov 18, 2008 7:58 am
Forum: Padhramnis, Mulaquats and Didar other than Jubilees
Topic: Dandiya Raas
Replies: 5
Views: 22419

That's good...I was actually referring to the evening of the main Darbar day UK (as I did not see anyone playing)...but I'm glad that there was Dandiya as you say...as I thought it has been overtaken by all these new dance routines, just like the old Dandiya raas has been outdated (Remember quite a ...
by shak00
Tue Nov 18, 2008 7:16 am
Forum: Padhramnis, Mulaquats and Didar other than Jubilees
Topic: Dandiya Raas
Replies: 5
Views: 22419

Dandiya Raas

Hazar Imam during his Darbars, has mentioned being with us at the time of Dandiya Raas quite a few times in his Farmans, but unfortunately there was no Dandiya Raas in the UK only Rasraa and some sort of new indian cowboy line dancing...Lets hope the Canadian Jamats take heed :D
by shak00
Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:38 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Relation between Eid & Chandraat
Replies: 8
Views: 11181

As these questions have always confused us (Fasting etc) and everbody has different answers, then why has the matter not been directed to Hazar Imam by an Alwaez etc - either should we? or shouldn't we?. This would clear the whole matter. After all Imam SMS did state that you all bring matters of wo...
by shak00
Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:59 am
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Imam Knowing all languages
Replies: 92
Views: 66010

Irfan_Kadiwal wrote: He is the Noor of Allah and also we recite the same in our 2nd part of the DUA thrice a day.
'INA - KALA KULISHAIN KADEER'
Ya Ali Madad

Correction - should be

'WA KULLA SHAI'IN AHSAINAHU FEE IMAMIMMUBEEN'
by shak00
Tue Dec 04, 2007 1:27 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: The Holy Salwaat
Replies: 20
Views: 22840

I am confused with first of all the recitation of Salwat. I've seen many people reciting Holy Salwat in different manners. One: Allah Huma Salay Allah..Mohammad-din-Wa-Allay Mohammad. Other: Allah Huma Salay Allah..Mohammad-due(n)-Wa-Allay Mohammad. I always get confused with it. Also pronounce the...
by shak00
Fri Oct 19, 2007 5:31 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Abe Shafa
Replies: 29
Views: 52402

As for standing up/sitting down when doing dua diyo ghatpaath staphanji..the prescribed method is to sit down and recite the dua...however...in the early 60's a rather heavy gentleman was given ghatpat dua varo in Darkhana in Nairobi and he said it standing up..so everyone assumed that this was the...
by shak00
Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:44 am
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Du'a Timings
Replies: 6
Views: 10836

You forget to mention that it is the farman of the Imam and a pillar of our faith. Thank you brother shamsB - Mowla forgive me. I was actually looking up references from Farmans of Mawlana Hazar Imam and Imam SMS (AS) regarding Du'a. My main point was actually regarding Du'a timings, and I did not ...
by shak00
Wed Oct 17, 2007 6:29 am
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Du'a Timings
Replies: 6
Views: 10836

I often have people telling me..oh..but MHI has said if you can't recite dua..it is forgiven...and I am like..did you even TRY to SAY your DUA? There's no excuse for not knowing the Du'a, as Du'a cassettes are available for a few Pounds/Dollars if they were really bothered to learn it. I am surpris...
by shak00
Sat Oct 13, 2007 2:58 pm
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Du'a Timings
Replies: 6
Views: 10836

Du'a Timings

Ya Ali Madad. I live in the UK, and I would like to know that if Jamat Khana if far to get to, then what times should we recite the Du'a (Morning and Evenings) at home. Should this be according to the Jamat Khana that we normally attend? For instance if Du'a is at 7.30pm mon-fri, and 6.30pm Sat &...
by shak00
Sat May 12, 2007 10:51 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Various issues
Replies: 6
Views: 4859

You claim to be reading qur'an. It is good. However, you cannot interpret it on your own. You need a Guide to do so for you. That is why, non-Arabic speaking Muslims are told not to attempt to interpret the Qur'an nor to learn its meanings, but to rely on their muftis - and a good job they have don...
by shak00
Sat May 12, 2007 10:38 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Various issues
Replies: 6
Views: 4859

However, Ismailis are not the only ones. Try going to other Masjids. They bath on Friday only, because The Prophet said so Otherwise they will run water over their hands, face, feet, etc. This is their Sharia. Our Sharia, as taught by our Imams, is to be clean inside and out, i.e. full bath and cle...
by shak00
Thu May 10, 2007 6:03 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Various issues
Replies: 6
Views: 4859

Various issues

As I was browsing through the various questions/statements through this forum, I have come to the conclusion that we need to indulge more into our faith and gain more knowlegde. Hazar Imam has given us some guidance in Farmans but obviously Imam cannot go into great detail on some issues, but the re...
by shak00
Thu May 10, 2007 4:47 am
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Funeral Traditions and Ceremonies
Replies: 145
Views: 214823

I have noticed during Funeral Ceremonies that the Shahadat recited continuously during the ceremony consists of the first two lines only, and Aliyyun Amirul Momineen Aliyyullah is not recited, then the Salawaat is recited. Is this because non Ismailis may be present too?
by shak00
Thu May 10, 2007 4:32 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: JK attire
Replies: 45
Views: 37417

I think its kind of sexist for the authors of this thread to concentrate o&shy;n what women wear and not mention men's attaire. Your in danger of sinking into the real of zahari legalism like the sunni and 12er shia. How can it be sexist...I have mentioned men's clothing in my last post, but I ...
by shak00
Thu May 10, 2007 3:35 am
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Giriyazari tasbih
Replies: 14
Views: 19339

Correction - Hazrat Ali was not physically present at the start of the battle of Khyber - the prophet called upon him after Nade Aliyan was revealed to the prophet and Ali came riding to the Prophet's rescue. Shams Well I understand that anything revealed to our beloved Prophet [PBUH] through Hazra...
by shak00
Wed May 09, 2007 4:16 pm
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Giriyazari tasbih
Replies: 14
Views: 19339

I am a little bit lost in my history. Can someone please remind me whose help our Beloved Prophet Muhammed [PBUH] asked during the battle of the fort of Khayber? Thanks Nagib Here is what I know of the event, that our beloved Prophet Muhammad [PBUH] first called upon Abu Bakr to conquer the fort, b...
by shak00
Tue May 08, 2007 6:33 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: JK attire
Replies: 45
Views: 37417

Why do ladies in the Jamat tend to wear sleeveless tops, tight jeans/trousers, short tops so that it reveals the bare lower back when seated or short skirts in Jamat Khana?. Do they not know that Jamat Khana is a house of worship? Any male members wearing this sort of clothes, that is sleeveless top...
by shak00
Tue May 08, 2007 4:24 am
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Giriyazari tasbih
Replies: 14
Views: 19339

Thank you Virgo2 for your reply. Ya Ali Madad When you say Imam Jafar As-Sadiq (AS) said "Allah is praised through us." I have heard this saying, and this brings me back to my original question as to why we pray directly to Ali and not through our Imam/s to Allah Tala, as in our Daily Du'a...
by shak00
Tue May 08, 2007 4:06 am
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Giriyazari tasbih
Replies: 14
Views: 19339

Thank you Kmaherali for your reply. This I am aware of, that Mawla Murtaza Ali will intercede for us in Paradise, that is if we have Worshipped Allah Tala alone, recognized the Prophet and Imam of the time, been Farman Badari and strived in the cause (in worldly matters) according to Islam. That is ...
by shak00
Mon May 07, 2007 5:54 pm
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Limited clothes in Jamat Khana
Replies: 1
Views: 3630

Limited clothes in Jamat Khana

Why do ladies in the Jamat tend to wear sleeveless tops, tight jeans/trousers, short tops so that it reveals the bare lower back when seated or short skirts in Jamat Khana?. Do they not know that Jamat Khana is a house of worship? Any male members wearing this sort of clothes, that is sleeveless top...
by shak00
Mon May 07, 2007 5:07 pm
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Giriyazari tasbih
Replies: 14
Views: 19339

I have never heard Hazar Imam or any of the past Imams to say, direct your prayers to me. All our beloved Hazar Imam wants us to do is to worship Allah Tala alone. Hazar Imam always gives the example of the Beloved Prophet (PBUH) in all matters, and always speaks of the history of Imam Husayn and th...
by shak00
Sun May 06, 2007 6:27 pm
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Giriyazari tasbih
Replies: 14
Views: 19339

Giriyazari tasbih

Ya Ali Madad. I would like to know when did the Mushkil Aasan/Giriyazariji Tasbih (after our daily Dua) originate? and why it does not start with Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem?. Also why do we supplicate direct to Ali? when in our daily Dua we say Wa Bi Haqqi (Through our...) or supplicate direct to A...