Comparative Theology in Germany: Muslims and Christians Discussing Nietzsche Klaus von Stosch is the most important representative of Comparative Theology in Germany. In his new reference work, Stosch writes that this course of studies is a “guide to the world of religions”. Ursula Rüssmann introduces the man and his theology of dialogue At some…
Tag: Shia tradition
The Muslim Calendar, Muharram and Muslim and Non-Muslim Expressions on Imam Hussein (a.s.) and the Karbala Tragedy
11 November 2013 This image of an oil on canvas painting by Abbas Al-Musavi commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein at the Battle of Karbala. Its focus is his half-brother Abbas ibn Ali on a white horse. This image was uploaded into Wikipedia Commons as a donation by the Brooklyn Museum and is a faithful…
Id-e-Ghadir – The Designation of Hazrat Ali (a.s.) as Commander of the Faithful — Simerg com
Excerpt adapted from Ilm magazine, December, 1989* The twelve months of the Muslim calendar and major Muslim festivals. Image by Simerg. ‘Id-e-Ghadir is celebrated by the Shi ‘ite communities to mark the event that took place at Ghadir Khumm (Valley of the Pond) on the 18th Dhul-Hijjah. This event commemorates the designation (appointment by way…
Ghadeer-e Khum- The Declaration of Imamat — by Nooruddin Jalal on Nooru’s Blog
This hadith (saying of Prophet Muhammad(PBUH) – ” Ma’n Kuntu Mawla, Faha’za Ali’un Mawla [ He of whom I am the Mawla, of him Ali is also the Mawla] was made at a place called Ghadir-e- Khum on his return from the Farewell Pilgrimage (Hajj), was the foundation upon which the continuation of Khuda’s message…
Chinese State Delegation Visits the IIS and AKU-ISMC — The Institute of Ismaili Studies UK
September 2013 On 2 July 2013, the IIS and AKU-ISMC were visited by a delegation from the State Administration for Religious Affairs (SARA) of China. The two organisations were specifically chosen by the delegation as part of a programme that included visits in Paris and in the U.K. to organisations such as the British and…
Institute of Ismaili Studies Publishes an Arabic edition and English translation of the Tathbit al-imama
IIS Publishes an Arabic edition and English translation of the Tathbit al-imama July 2013 The Institute of Ismaili Studies is pleased to announce the publication of an Arabic edition and English translation of the Tathbit al-imama, attributed to the Fatimid Caliph-Imam al-Mansur. This book, edited and translated by Professor Sami Makarem, has been published under…
Video: The late Aga Khan IV – my genetic father- an Imam-Shia-Ismaili 7 pillar
This is part of my Islamic Heritage in accord with the Prophet Muhammad, “may peace be upon him.” I say Islamic because I do not practice Islam as I should, nor do practice Judaism as I should or Catholicism, or any of my My Father’s Institutions e.g. Hinduism, Vedism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confuciusism, Zoroastrianism, Sikhism, Mormonism…
The Importance of Studying Ismailism: By Professor W. Ivanow —article on Ismaili web Amaana
Should we study Ismailism, its history, its evolution, its influence upon Islamic civilization? Different answers may be received, but there are two varieties of these which will predominate. “snip” Ismailism, as it developed a thousand years ago was not only a religion, i.e., a system of organized inner life of an individual, but also an…
Inspiring and Educational Readings for Yaum e-Ali, the Birth Anniversary of Hazrat Ali (a.s.) —Simerg com
Introduction: The birthday anniversary of Hazrat Imam Ali (a.s.) is commemorated on the 13th Rajab. This festival is celebrated by the Shi’te communities and is observed as an occasion to reflect upon the life and teachings of their first Imam. According to the Shi’a doctrine and tradition, Hazrat Ali was the foundation (asas) of the…
Free Will in Ismaili Shi’ism and Free Will in Twelver Shi’ism — By Amaana
Editor’s Note: Two articles are presented here for ease of comparison. Free Will in Ismaili Shi’ism By Farhad Daftary and Faquir M. Hunzai Free will versus predestination was an important theological debate, with political implications, in Muslim society dating back to Omayyad times. The Ismaʿilis adopted an intermediate position in this debate and eventually accommodated…
Milad al-Nabi Mubarak! – By Aziz Poonawalla on City of Brass
By the Fatimid calendar, Mawlid al-Nabi (also known as Milad al-Nabi) starts tonight at sunset. Mawlid is the celebration of the birth of the Prophet Mohammed SAW, and is an occasion to express our mohabbat (love) for him and our shukr (gratitude) to Allah for sending him to us as his Messenger and bringing with…
Matchmaker pairs volunteer skills with institutional needs – The Ismaili article on how IT professional working for ‘TKN service’ of Aga Khan Golden Jubilee projects
Azim Mitha is a matchmaker of sorts: he matches offerings of time and knowledge made by volunteers with the opportunities and needs of Jamati and Imamat institutions. A nazrana is an unconditional gift made by an Ismaili murid as an expression of love and devotion to the Imam of the Time. Established during the Golden…
Historical Images: The Naad-e-Ali, “Call Upon Ali….oh Ali, oh Ali, oh Ali,” in Ottoman Calligraphy, and Other Shia Inscriptions in the British Museum’s Islamic Collection – Simerg com
By Malik Merchant, Simergphotos AN INTRODUCTION TO NAAD-E-ALI* By Hussein Rashid Who is the Ali, the universal hero of Islam? The last of those who are known as the Rightly Guided Caliphs, the greatness of Imam Ali (a.s) is best represented by story of Khaybar. The story begins that Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s) laid siege to…
Reflections on Ghadir Khumm by Barnaby Rogerson, Jehangir Merchant and Aziz Kurwa at Simerg com
History in Images and Quotations Images of some stamps and coins issued by the Islamic Republic of Iran between 1990 and 2010 commemorating the Idd-e-Ghadir. The inscriptions inlude the Shahada, Qur’anic ayats and the declaration made by Prophet Muhammad at Ghadir Khumm, “Mun Koontu Mawla, Fa Hada, Aliyun Mawla” meaning “He of whom I am…
Eid-e Ghadir — Declaration at Ghadir e Khumm – Amaana org article with Videos and audios
Eid-e Gadhir is celebrated with great rejoicing by Shia Muslims where they remember Prophet Muhammad’s last instructions to the believers. Eid-e-Ghadir is one of the most important days of rejoicing for Shia Muslims around the world as that was the day our beloved Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s.) declared Hazrat Ali’s vicegerency at Ghadir e Khummon his…
Institute of Ismaili Studies Reading Guides – IIS Homepage
In order to promote its publications to a wider audience, to make them more accessible, and to assist the non-specialist reader, The Institute has developed a number of Reading Guides. ***** Towards a Shi`i Mediterranean Empire‐Fatimid Egypt and the Founding of Cairo Crossing the Threshold: Understanding Religious Identities in South Asia Word of…
Academic Articles: What is Shi‘a Islam? – Dr Farhad Daftary, and Professor Azim Nanji at the Institute of Ismaili Studies
This article was originally published in Voices of Islam, Volume 1: Voices of Tradition, pp. 217-244, Ed. Vincent J.Cornell published by Praeger in 2006. Abstract The historical formation of the worldwide Muslim community or Umma, as it is known in Arabic, has resulted in a great deal of diversity that reflects a rich intellectual, spiritual,…
Ginan “Navroz na Din Sohamna” and “A Spring Poem for Shah Karim” – Posted by Malik Merchant
Sayyid Shamsi’s Devotional Ginan “Eji Navroz na Din Sohamna” Please click for Navroz Ginan Source ->>>>><<<<<- Laila Lokhandwalla: A Spring Poem for Shah Karim Please click for Spring Poem The above articles were posted on this blog in March 2010. A new Navroz reading will be published for 2011 shortly….
Canada: Community work part of Ismailis’ faith, Religion in focus after Nenshi’s win
Source: Calgary Herald ***** Dr. Habib Kurwa, an Ismaili who is an associate professor at the U of C, says one of the key elements of his faith is “to give of your time, your knowledge and your means to the betterment of the community.”Photograph by: Lorraine Hjalte, Calgary Herald, Calgary Herald W hen Naheed…
Eid al-Adha…
Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, is observed by Muslims around the world in commemoration of one of the greatest trials of faith in the life of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham — upon whom be peace). In Muslim and Judeo-Christian traditions, it is related that, as a test of Hazrat Ibrahim’s faith, the Almighty calls upon…
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