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by am
Thu Jan 03, 2013 9:56 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Friends i need serious help
Replies: 10
Views: 15588

Try morning Khane.....It did wonders for me.....my problems were solved in 3 weeks ( I am not kidding ).....but continue going to morning and evening khane whenever you get the opportunity.....perform seva in Jamat Khana to the best of your abilities and whenever you get the opportunity....have fait...
by am
Fri Jan 26, 2007 10:54 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Tasbih - Type and Quality or Quantity
Replies: 0
Views: 1849

Tasbih - Type and Quality or Quantity

While taking out tasbih, what matters more - the number of tasbih you recite or the concentration and intention with which you recite ? Also, would you receite more of just one tasbih...say for e.g. Ya Ali.......or would you receite a few of each.....say for e.g. Ya Ali, Ya Allah,.....and so on. Als...
by am
Tue Nov 29, 2005 11:57 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Ibaadat vs.Bandagi
Replies: 1
Views: 2607

"Baitul Khyal" means the house of thoughts. One enteres this house of thoughts as I goes deeper and deeper in his/her meditation or "Bandagi". The ultimate purpose of doing bandagi is come closer to the supreme being. "Ibadaat" on the other hand could take the shape of ...
by am
Sun Mar 27, 2005 8:11 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Golden Jubilee - 2006
Replies: 54
Views: 52176

In one of his farmans, MHI says that nothing would make him more happy than to know that his Mureeds are regular in their attendence to Jamat Khana, and in the practice of their faith. So in my humble opinion, I feel that being a farman bardar momin and supporting the Imame Zaman to the best of our ...
by am
Fri Mar 18, 2005 11:50 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Life after death or spiritual life ?
Replies: 1
Views: 2549

Life after death or spiritual life ?

Life after death....what it is like? What do you thing that spiritual life involves. Is it smiliar to our physical life or is it totally different ? Does anybody has any idea, or opinions ? Please provide your input. Thank you.
by am
Sat Feb 07, 2004 2:42 pm
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: MAXIMS OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD (S.A.S.)
Replies: 0
Views: 2261

MAXIMS OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD (S.A.S.)

The Prophet said: "He who knows himself knows his lord. "Your most ardent enemy is your false self (nafs) which resides within your body" "You have returned from a smaller battle to a greater one". He was asked: "O Messenger of Allah, what is the greatest battle"? ...
by am
Sun Oct 12, 2003 9:11 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Preaching & Spreading of Ismailism in the present ag?
Replies: 4
Views: 4297

Preaching & Spreading of Ismailism in the present ag?

Does any one know whether the preaching of Ismailism among the Non-Ismaili population is still continuing in this presnet age of ours? If not, then why has it stopped or currently discontinued? On the other hand, if it is still continuing, whether openly or secretly, then why is it that we never get...
by am
Tue Oct 07, 2003 10:19 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Marriages
Replies: 199
Views: 309328

Ismailism does not prohibit intercast marriage, and neither does it encourage it. On the contrary, the decision to marry, whether within the Ismaili community or outside it, is in fact a matter of personal choic( or cultural or family preference). What is important however, is for both the Ismaili a...
by am
Thu Oct 02, 2003 9:03 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Donating organs and several other ethical issues
Replies: 8
Views: 8343

It is true that there has been no farmans with regards to organ donation... and I am myself is not aware of one. However, we as Ismailis should realize that it is not possible for the Imam to physically make farmans on each and every matter affecting his murids personl / physical life. However, what...
by am
Thu Oct 02, 2003 8:33 pm
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Meaning of Dua-Niyat-Kher
Replies: 4
Views: 10582

YAM Shamsu, Thank You very much for the above reply. I certainly appreciate the time and effort you have taken for providing me with this information. It has certainly enlightened me and helped me to relate more emphatically in my supplications to Mowla. I wish you the very best and pray to Mowla to...
by am
Sun Sep 21, 2003 9:50 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Is Imam Allah? ([b]By Ali Raza shallwani[/b])
Replies: 31
Views: 28406

Hazar Imam is the bearer of the Noor of Allah, and hence should be considered as the Mazar of Allah, or the representative of Allah, or in more simple terms Allah in physical form. When you pour milk ( or for that matter water or any liquid ) into a glass and offer it to somebody to drink it, then w...
by am
Sun Sep 21, 2003 9:11 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Donating organs and several other ethical issues
Replies: 8
Views: 8343

There is nothing wrong with donating organs. It is infact a very virtueous deed and should be considered by one and all. After death, we are resurrected ( or we rise ) spiritually and not physically. Our physical body is no longer of any use to us and over time after it is burried, turns into dust. ...
by am
Sun Sep 21, 2003 9:01 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: How to Handle Conversion Requests
Replies: 1
Views: 2576

Please refer all conversion reques( or the person requesting to convert to Ismailis)&nbsp;to your local / federal council or tareeqa board.<BR><BR>Regards,<BR><BR>
by am
Sun Sep 21, 2003 8:51 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Sex before marriage
Replies: 21
Views: 45050

I personally believe that sex before marriage is nothing but"LUST" and should be considered as being SINFULL. However, sex within the context of marriag ( which should be mutually consentual ) is LOVE, as it is only after when two individuals ( man & women) commit to one another, do th...
by am
Sat Sep 20, 2003 9:50 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Homosexuality
Replies: 89
Views: 70899

We should not forget that as far as the Ismailis are concerned, the Imam is the ultimate authority with regards to the true and correct interpratations of the quranic verses. Also, the Quran was compiled during the time of the first 3 Caliphs of Islam, and hence, there is no way to authenticate all ...
by am
Sat Sep 20, 2003 8:45 pm
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Meaning of Dua-Niyat-Kher
Replies: 4
Views: 10582

Meaning of Dua-Niyat-Kher

Does Any one have the meaning of Dua-Neeyat-Kher, Elaahee-Tun-Kher..? Any information will be much appreciated. Thank You & YAM.