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by Alim_virani
Fri Feb 18, 2005 3:09 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Doctrinal beliefs and Ismailisim
Replies: 1
Views: 3514

Doctrinal beliefs and Ismailisim

Yam, I just read through the newly rejuvenated “Is the Quran complete” thread and came upon this posting: “Hi all - I am new to Ismailism and I was wondering what we should believe about Hazar Imam doctrinally - Is there an authoritative Ismaili "statement of beliefs" like the Catholic cat...
by Alim_virani
Sat Dec 11, 2004 3:55 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: How is entrance of non-Ismailis into jamaatkhane prevented?
Replies: 3
Views: 4300

Perhaps this will clarify the matter

Yam, 1) Specifically, only those who have taken an oath of allegiance to the Imam may enter the JK. This is not totally unique to Ismailism; most Sufi brotherhoods require some sort of oath before you may pray there. While I can’t remember all the names there are many other places of worship besides...
by Alim_virani
Sat Nov 13, 2004 3:02 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Mind Altering Substances
Replies: 11
Views: 15059

Yam, 1) The term “Drug” under its proper definition includes aspirin, coffee as well as neurointoxicants. Neurointoxicants only include drugs that have a mind altering affect like alcohol, mescaline and LSD. 2+3) When studying the Koran, it is imperative that one takes under consideration the cultur...
by Alim_virani
Fri Nov 12, 2004 1:55 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Mind Altering Substances
Replies: 11
Views: 15059

My opinion and an explanation of it

Yam, I find it interesting that you brought up this topic since I just recently discussed it with a friend of mine who is a psychedelic. I was telling him of my distain for alcohol and all other neurointoxicants. He began to agree with me saying that alcohol “was one the worst human inventions” and ...
by Alim_virani
Thu Oct 14, 2004 2:26 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: This is a sad question...but have to ask
Replies: 17
Views: 29057

My opinion and an explanation of it

Yam, Sorry? Sorry to ask a question? Don’t ever, ever, be sorry to ask a question. It’s best to understand a religion, rather than except it, faith only comes once you question it. In my opinion… I would first like to mention that sex, in Islam, is nothing to be ashamed of. While Christianity (which...