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Do it right By Shellyza (me) Do what's right, said the friend with a nod and a smile Not do what's you desire nor succumb to the pull of Impulse Did he say that it was an obstacle-less road nay it is full of thorns and rocks courage must arise of the bloodied heart and wisdom of the hidden soul Do i...

Before the Golden Jubilee year, I had two deedars, one at age 4 and one at age 17. The one at age 4, I don't remember (but I don't think I realized what was going on) The one at age 17, I remember feeling guilty that I didn't cry or feel that amazing feeling that everyone was talking about. The Gold...

I think that the issue that kjiwani is bringing up is important, but that it's unrelated to 'canadian communism' (canada isn't communist) or even abortion. I also think that we shouldn't judge someone's skill at raising their children. The western world is a materialist one, and ismaili youth can ge...

My favourite quotes "Watch your thoughts, they become words Watch your words, they become actions Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits, they become character Watch your character; it becomes your destiny." "A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength t...

This is really inspiring:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJAoEyt96EM

To answer this question simply, alchohol is forbidden because the Aga Khan knows that it is a toxin which harms people's bodies. And our Mowla loves us very much, so he doesn't want us harmed at all. =) I can understand why someone would ask if social drinking is okay, but in the end it will not lea...

Dear AsadAllah I was very impressed with your post as I think that it has a humble quality to it that most people seem to lose when they grow older. From the advancement of this thread, I am assuming that the child is born already. I would not allow this incident to lessen your faith. I believe that...

There are not very many times where I disagree with everything being said. :P Please forgive me, and endure this post. ;) First of all, of course she was nervous and of course she was brave. She does not think of MHI as the holder of the Nur, but she does think of him as "Royalty" (as quot...

Salaam, Thank you for your reply. I am actually a <b> female </b> university student, and have lived in the Western World (UK, US, Canada) all of my life so far. From my observation, most Ismailis in these countries, regardless of age, do not undergo the physical (food) fast as Mowlana Hazir Imam ha...

Title: How to Know God, The Soul’s Journey into the Mysteries of Mysteries Author: Deepak Chopra Publication Date: February 2001 Review Written by: Shellyza Review Date: September 7th 2007 Review: Deepak Chopra’s book on ‘How to Know God’ is an enlightening page turner. This work delves into the my...

Title: ‘Standing Alone, Author: Asra Nomani Publication Date: January 2005 Review Written by: Shellyza Review Date: August 24th 2007 Review: Asra Nomani’s “Standing Alone” is a wonderful and unusual book describing her identity as an American single mother struggling to embrace her faith and commun...

YAM brother, I do have close friends who wake up in the morning at the appropriate time during Ramadhan, fast, and complete all of their prayers during the day. While we are asked a question, i.e. 'why do Ismailis not fast', I do not think that the appropriate response would be pointing out what we ...