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Hi ya'll. I'm not really sure what's going on or why this is happening, but in the United States, in the past week, we've had 3 Ismailies, all from different areas commit suicide. I know this is a touchy subject, but I really think that as a Jamat, this issue needs to be addressed. Anyways, I don't ...

oh, that's such a beautiful idea!

Someone had mentioned that it's the responsibility of religious teachers to teach students the value of Jamatkhane. Trust me, as a teacher, I've tried- and ultimately, it comes down the upbringing of the parents. We only have the students once a week for 3 hours- whereas the parents have them from b...

Hi. I totally agree- I don't think dandia is bad at all- it's a form of celebration to show our happiness for the Imam. I think a lot of people, especially extremists, have this perception that anything that's fun must somehow be bad...I once heard in a waez where Imam SMS was eating delicacies of s...

Hi..I'm somewhat confused because some of the quotes here represent evolution, such as: “Verily, We created them and strengthened them, and when we willed, We replaced them completely by people who were not of the same kind.” 76/28 . However, other quotes focus more on creationism: Quran 11:7 “He it...

Hi. I just heard an amazing waez by Babul Missionary in khane a few days ago. Does anyone know who I can contact to get a copy of this waez?

Hi Amin. I've often heard the story of the town of homosexuals during the time of Prophet David. I was just wondering if anyone knows where I can get references about this story so I can validate it?

Very enlightening! Thanks a lot kmaherali =) you're totally right about what you said.

Hi. I was wondering, often times when talking to non-Ismailies, do you refer to Jamatkhane, as Mosque or Masjid, or do you say you're going to Jamatkhane? I know it doesn't really seem like a very critical issue, but I think it is something that should be clarified. I was reading this interview by H...

THIS" and "THAT" will never become one, never become united. "This" wants Book, Namaz,Fasting and Bandagi; And "That" needs desire to become Liberal (Aazadi. Freedom); These are two things, both have different thinking. I think that above said firmans should clear...

Hi ya'll. I was wondering- I heard this Farman by SMS (AS) in khane this morning, and it was all in gujrati, and I wanted to know if anyone had a copy of it in english. I kind of had a hard time understanding it, but I think the Farman was about the 4 stages, and how 2 are Shariati, and 2 are Ruhani...

hi..i really don't know what's better, i think they're both good, but i just read this quote on this website today, and it relates to this topic:

"The best form of devotion to the service of God is not to make a show of it. [Maxim]"

-- Hazrat Ali

Hi ya'll..YAM. okay, as an REC teacher, I feel like it's my duty to defend the new Ta'lim curriculum. Don't get me wrong, at first, I was really upset about how none of the core Ismaili rites and rituals are taught in the book- when I questioned the principal about this, the reason they actually don...

Thanks sheri, as well as everyone else, for ya'lls input. A lot of what you said makes sense, and the reason I've been questioning marriage is because, well two things: the first reason is mainly because marriage isn't a religious institution in ismailism, so it's kind of contradictory if it is mand...

Thanks a lot Shamsu! The story about Mansoor was definately very interesting. I also understand the concept a lot better now. So I guess it is true, God is within me, therefore, if I choose to identify myself with him, I can be him. But in the physical sense, I can never be him right? (like do all t...

I've heard the name Mansoor mentioned several times, but who exactly is he? and what is the story about his proclamation?

Star_munir, Yes there is a farman of S.M.S that the Quran is not !00% copied from original.. See farman #20, page no.63 & 64 of Kalam-e-Imam-e-Mubin Part 1. Another enquiry regarding farman for 313 momin, Please see farman #16 page no. 48 of KIM part 1. Regarding Drinking, there are so many far...

LOL Shamsu..You definately have me thinking, so yes, the fuel has been added..but you also totally confused me! =)

Hi ya'll! Okay, I've always believed that in Ismailism, marriage is not a holy sacrament, and that it's not mandatory for Ismailies to get married....but last week, I was reading "The Religion of My Ancestors" by SMS, and this is what he said: "Let us then study the duties of man, as ...

Hi. In my REC class, we were having a discussion which I guess I believe, but I wasn't too sure about it- we believe that God is everywhere, and He is a part of us, and that we're also a part of Him. After doing Ibadat, etc., we have to power to be one with Him as well..but in REC, my teacher said t...

WOW..that was a beautiful poem!! Thanks.

I don't know if this applies, but this topic reminds me of a farman by SMS, in which he states that he is not a doctor of our body, but a doctor of our ruh. I guess in that sense, dua is dawa, but not for the material body, but for the spiritual. I agree with kmaherali, I think both are important, b...

YAM, Now this said, human beings are not perfect and therefore the Prophet of God, our Holy Prophet himself, may peace be upon him, never compiled the Quran. Nagib Hi. Okay, this is about something different, but when you said humans aren't perfect, and then mentioned the Prophet, a question arose ...

I think cloning is okay, as long as it is kept under close scrutiny. I don't think it's okay to clone humans, but it is okay for stem cell research purposes, etc.- the benefits of doing this are phenomenal, and I think it's worth the risk.

I totally agree..I consider this more of a political outcry than a religious one..Wearing a burkha is a religious choice, and I don't think the gov't should interfere with this decision..what's next? asking Jews not to wear the hats (sorry i dont know the term for it), or asking nuns not to wear the...

Thank you so much Shamshu and kmaherali! That really clarifies a lot for me =)

Hi ya'll. I know that as Ismailies, we believe that Christianity is a religion of the book, and that Jesus was not the son of Christ, but a Prophet instead. However, what do we believe about Jesus's death? Do we believe that he died on the cross and that he will be resurrected? Will Prophet Mohammed...

I'm not sure, but I don't think we're allowed to post stuff like that over the internet..anyways, I'm pretty sure they sell Dua meaning books in khane. I would try looking over there.

Hi. I was reading an article about Chanta's that was in the Library of this website. I was surprised to know that there are about 15 different types of Chanta's, for example, a Chanta for your sins, one for the sins you've committed in your past lives, one for the errors you have made in your Dasond...

In my REC class, one of my students vaguely mentioned that during the term of every 7th Imam, something grand happens..I was reminded of this because ya'll mentioned earlier that a small cycle consists of 7 Imams- does this have anything to do with the prior statement? Alinizar, is there any way you...