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Ginan Ham Dil Khalaq Ham Dil Khalaq, Ya Ali Tunhi Ja Vasay, Ya Mowla Tunhi Ja Vasay Avar Na Duja Koi, Jiwen Pindhe Jo Tunhi Ja Dhani Ya Mowla Tunhi Ja Dhani, Jiyan Kariyen Tiyan Hoye Maher Karo Mora Sanhiyan, Ali Ham Tere Aadhar Tere Aadhar Ya Mowla Tunhi Ja Dataar Maher Karo Mora Sanhiyan, Ali Ham ...

No, but it IS recommended not to have black hearts
"Kapda doway so kiyah huwa, dil doway so paave"

Luminous, Let's get a little rhetorical. Will these non-ismailis sit with the other present jamat? Would you do shah-jo-deedar and hai-zinda to them? What significance will that gesture then have to them and also to you? Would you let them participate in niaz and dua/mehmani kriya? Where do you draw...

Not allowing non-initiates during private spiritual practice is not exclusive to Ismailis. Many sufi sects and other esoteric tariqahs do the same. Let us not forget that the spiritual bond between the congregation and the Murshid and the presence of the Noor of Allah are concepts that would be fore...

Would appreciate if anyone could shed light on the meaning of the name Iliyan in the context of Muslim names.

Can someone please explain the differences in meaning of Niaz, Gatpath and Ab-e-shafa. I know at the high level they refer to the same thing. But I am seeking more concrete definitions and any subtle differences in what each term denotes. References would help.

Thanks Virgo2; I have that much. Still looking for date/place and the entire text if anybody has it.

Can someone please provide date/place of farman that includes the sentence "Despondency is a sin." Anybody have the entire farman itself?

Thank you Nouman for your reply. I am still confused why some daagas have 5 knots? And, what is the significance of the knot itself?

What is the significance of gathpath daaga? Where did it originate? What do the knots signify? Why are there five or seven knots? I would appreciate if anybody could shed light on this. Thanks.