Qarmatians - Decline Of The Qarmatians By: Ibrahim | - Meanwhile, Hasan al-A'sam, the son of Ahmad Abu Tahir and a nephew of Abu Tahir, had become the commander of the Qarmatian forces, who was usually selecting to lead the Qarmatians in their military campaigns outside Bahrain. In 357/968, Hasan al-A'sam had taken Damascus after defeating Hasan bin Ubaidullah bin Tughj, the Ikhshidid governor of Syria. The Qarmatians also sacked Ramla and took vast riches and returned to Bahrain. About three months following the Fatimid conquest of Egypt, a Qarmati ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
Qarmatians By: Ibrahim | - "It is learnt that a group of Mubarakiyya in Kufa among the Ismaili orbit believed in the Mahdism of Imam Muhammad bin Ismail, anticipating his return, which had never been promulgated by the official dawa. Granted that it was the propaganda of the Ismaili dawa, there would hardly be a place left for the Imams for them in the line of Muhammad bin Ismail. This small Ismaili group was expecting the return of the Imam, and a da'i Hussain al-Ahwazi had also a leaning towards them. He had gone to sou ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
Qadr Or Taqdir - God Does Not Lead Astray By: Ibrahim | - A very misconception regarding the teachings of the Koran is that it ascribes to God the attributes of leading astray. Nothing could be farther from truth. While al-Hadi, or the One Who guides, is one of the ninety-nine names of God, al-Mudzill, or One Who leads astray, has never been recognized as such. If leading astray were an attribute of God, as guiding certainly is, the name al-Mudzill should have been included in the list of His names, as al-Hadi is. But the Koran which repeatedly says th ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
Qadr Or Taqdir - Creation Of Good And Evil By: Ibrahim | - Taqdir, meaning the absolute decree of good and evil by God, an idea with which the word is now indissolubly connected by the popular mind as well as thinking writers, is neither known to the Koran, nor even to Arabic lexicology. There is only one occasion in the Koran on which a derivative of taqdir is used to indicate the fate of a person. Speaking of the wife of Lot, the Koran says, "We ordained (qaddarna) that she shall be of those who remain behind" (15:60, 27:57). But even here it does not ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
Qadr Or Taqdir By: Ibrahim | - The word qadr and taqdir are derived from qada. According to Raghib, it means the making manifest of the measure (kamiyya) of a thing, or simply measure. In the words of the same authority, God's taqdir of things is in two ways, by granting qudra (power) or by making them in a particular measure and in a particular manner, as wisdom requires. An example of this is given in the taqdir of the date-stone, out of which it is the palm only that grows, not an apple or olive tree, or in the taqdir of t ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
Qadi Noman By: Ibrahim | - "Qadi Noman was a renowned Ismaili jurist in the Fatimid court. He espoused Ismaili faith early in life at Kairwan. His association with the Fatimids however began with his entry into the services of Imam al-Mahdi since 313/925. During the period of Imam al-Qaim, he concentrated mainly in the study of history, philosophy and jurisprudence and composed numerous works. Prior to the death of Imam al-Qaim in 334/945, he was appointed as a qadi. His status was further promoted during the time of Imam ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
Platinum Jubilee By: Ibrahim | - Platinum is a soft, ductile and silver-white metallic element. The Spanish scientist Antonio de Ulloa discovered it in gold-bearing deposits in Columbia in 1735. The English chemist William Wollaston first obtained pure platinum in 1803; and was also the first to devise a way to produce platinum in a workable form suitable for commercial purposes. South Africa, Russia and Canada produce almost all of the world's output of platinum. Its production began about in 1925, but it began to be used for ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
Panjtan-i Pak By: Ibrahim | - "Panjtan-i Pak (the Blessed Quincunx), Ashbah al-Khmsa (the five shadows) or Ashab al-Kisa (persons of the mantle) is a term coined for the five holy bodies, i.e., the Prophet, Ali, Fatima, Hasan and Hussain. They were created out of the substance of Illiyyun (Bihar al-Anwar, 25:10). The Koran (83:18) says, "Nay! Most surely the record of the righteous shall be in the highest places (illiyyun)." The word illiyyun is the plural of illiy or illiyyah. It is derived from the Hebrew elyou meaning the ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
Origin Of Chhanta In Ismaili Tariqah By: Ibrahim | - The Koran says: "(Receive) the baptism (sibghah) of God, for who is better than God to baptize (sibghatan)?" (2:138).
The word sibghah is derived from the Syriac word sba, meaning dyeing or colouring, and also dipping or immersing in water, hence sibghah indicates baptism, which the Christians effect by immersing in water. Wahidi relates from Ibn Abbas that, "When a child is born to Christians, after the seventh day they immerse him (sabghuhu) in a kind of water in order to purify h ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
Nizari Kohistani By: Ibrahim | - "Naimuddin bin Jalaluddin bin Muhammad Nizari Kohistani was born in Birjand in 645/1247. He got the rudiments of his formal education at home from his father, who was also a poet himself and a devout Ismaili. Nizari attended school in Birjand and Qain, and studied Persian and Arabic literature. His father was a land-lord in Birjand, but lost his estate during the Mongol onslaught in Kohistan and subsequently, Nizari had to serve at the court of Shamsuddin Muhammad I (643-684/1245-1285), the foun ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
Niyya By: Ibrahim | - "The term niyya does not occur in the Koran. The word ikhlas (sincerity) however is used 17 times in its active participial form, mukhlis, best appropriates the notion of worthy and well directed "intention" (niyya). Sincerity is the foundation of al acts of worship (2:139, 39:2, 11:14), acceptable to God and of all forms of prayer (7:29, 10:22, 29:65, 31:32, 40:14, 65, 98:5). The sincere servants of God are those whom He protects from being seduced by devil (15:40, 38:83) or from committing sin ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
Nikah By: Ibrahim | - "The Arabic word for marriage is nikah, meaning uniting. The family is the basic social unit in Islamic society, and marriage is the fundamental Islamic institution. The husband and wife are the principals of family formation. Parents are held responsible for the social, cultural and moral growth of children as well as for their physical and health care.
Nazrana By: Ibrahim | - "The Arabic word nazr (pl. nazur) means an offering, gift or present, occurring seven times in the Koran. The Persian noun word nazrana means a gift offered especially to a prince to pay respect. Nazrana is a "special gift" in the Ismailis to be presented to the Imam mostly during the mehmani or any occasion to earn best blessings. It is presented individually on behalf of the family as well as collectively on behalf of a jamat or the all jamats of a country.
Naw Hisar By: Ibrahim | - It a traditional pilgrimage of the Ismailis to sacred site at the end of village of Dizbad in Iran, where gushes a spring from a rock called Naw Hisar. This pilgrimage takes place every year during a transition period after the summer, but before the harvest of plums, which is an important source of village income. The event also takes place just as the educated members of the jamat return from their holidays, such as the teachers, medical officials and government employees. It implies that the ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
Naskh Wa Mansukh By: Ibrahim | - The word naskh means changing or removing as it is said in Arabic naskhatish shams-azzil meaning the sun removed the shade or nasakhat al-ruhu athar al-qawmi idha adamat meaning the mind obliterated traces of the nation. The word naskh is also used in the law to denote "an order canceling the other order." It appears that once the law given for a people for a particular time must change with the passage and need of time or be improved to pave a way for further progress. In Koranic term, the word ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
Nasafi, An-nasafi By: Ibrahim | - "Abu Hatim ar-Razi was followed by Abu Abdullah Muhammad bin Ahmad an-Nasafi and Abu Yaqub as-Sijistani staying at Ray. An-Nasafi operated the mission mostly in Khorasan and Bukhara, and gained great success in converting the Sunni ruler, Nasr bin Ahmad, who had given allegiance to Imam al-Mahdi and paid him an annual tribute of 119 thousand dinars. Nasr bin Ahmad also entered into correspondence with Imam al-Qaim in Maghrib.
Nafs By: Ibrahim | - "The word nafs (pl. anfus, nufus) is derived from the verb nafusa meaning to be precious or valuable. As is said naffasa (to cheer up, reassure or relieve) and tanaffasa (to breathe, inhale or pause for a rest). The Taj al-Arus (4:260) lists 15 meanings of nafs and adds two other from Lisan al-Arab (8:119). The word nafs is used in no less than 10 connotations in the Koran.
Nabi By: Ibrahim | - "The word nabi is derived from naba, meaning an announcement of great utility imparting knowledge of a thing. One lexicologist explains the word nabi as meaning an ambassador between God and rational beings from among His creatures. According to another, a nabi is the man who gives information about God. In Persia and Turkey, the word paighambar, or he who bears a message is used. As an abstract noun, the word nubuwwa (prophethood) occurs 5 times in the Koran.
Na De Ali By: Ibrahim | - The word na'd means sound, voice or calling, and Na'de Ali means calling upon Ali. It is a sacred invocation uttered in the time of troubles and adversities. Imam Jafar Sadik said, "One who recites Na'de Ali with pure heart, his desires will be accomplished."
During the battle of Uhud, the Meccans launched a reinforced attack on the rear of the Muslim ranks, and it caused heavy havoc. It turned the scales against the Muslims, who lost courage and took their heels. Everybody deserted ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
Muta By: Ibrahim | - "The word muta is derived from mata, meaning merchandise or goods. In case of a marriage it means "that which gives benefits, but for a short while" or enjoyment or pleasure. In Iran, this practice is called sigha (lit. form or type) and it is sometimes called nikah al-muwaqqat or izdivaj-i muvaqqat, both mean temporary marriage.
Besides the temporary marriage, four kinds of union of man and woman were prevalent among the pagan Arabs in the pre-Islamic period. The first of these was ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
Music By: Ibrahim | - One of the most perplexing points in Islam is its attitude towards music, and for centuries the legists have argued the question whether listening to music (al-sama) is lawful or not. It is not easy to comprehend how the question arose, seeing that there is not a word of direct censure against music in the Koran, and above all, in face of the fact that music was almost an indispensable article in the social life of the Arabs. According to A History of Arabian Music (London, 1929, p. 22), "Orient ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
Munajat By: Ibrahim | - The Arabic word munajat is derived from najiy, meaning confidential talk The Koran says: "And We called to him from the right side of the Mount (Sinai) and let him come near in order to have a personal talk (najiy) with Him" (19:52)
Another view suggests that the word munajat is derived either from yunaji or najawa meaning talking in secret. This word is also found in a hadith that, "When a man is at his prayer-rite, he is in intimate converse with (yunaji) his Lord" (Masnad, 2:34). ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
Munafiqun By: Ibrahim | - Hypocrite is the word generally used to translate the Koranic term munafiqun, the active participle of the third form of the root n-f-q. Its verbal noun, nifaq is usually translated as hypocrisy. The etymology of nifaq and munafiqun is disputed, but they are often associated with the nouns nafaq means tunnel, and nufaqa and nafiqa i.e. the burrow of a rat or a jerboa. The connotation of hiding underground and undermining is very apt, since this is precisely what the munafiqun are accused of. Ano ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
Mujizah By: Ibrahim | - The word mujizah is derived from ijaz meaning inability, referring to the miracle. The Koran exhorts miracles in a threefold sense: the sacred history, in connection with the Prophet, and in relation to revelation. The threefold sense of the miracle corresponds to the three meanings of the word aya (pl. ayat), which indicates the verse of the Koran as well as the miracle of it and the sign, particularly those of creation. The term aya is often followed or replaced by its nominalized qualifier, b ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
Muhkam And Mutashabih By: Ibrahim | - The verses of the Koran are stated to be partly muhkam (decisive) and partly mutabshabih (allegorical). The Koran (11:1) explains the first designation by declaring that it is "a book whose verses are precisely, clearly or unambiguously set forth" (uhkimat). Here the purpose of muhkam is to provide clear guidance. With regard to the second designation, the Koran (39:23) says: "God has sent down the best speech, a mutashabih book (kitaban mutashabihan)". The word mutashabih here means resembling ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
The Name Muhammad By: Ibrahim | - The name Muhammad (may peace be upon him) is the passive participle of the second form of the verb hamada (to praise or laud), and means "(he who is) worthy of praise" or "(one who is) often praised." Muhammad is the passive participle of the first form of the same verbal root, "(he who is) praised, to whom praised is due."
In addition, the mystics discovered by applying the method of ishtiqaq kabir (the derivation of a certain meaning from each letter of a word) that his name consi ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
Sayed Imam Shah (d. 1520) is said to have launched a brisk mission in Gujrat. He converted a certain Khoja Jiva in Khambat, Gujrat. Khoja Jiva was well rooted in Ismailism and he himself converted large number of Kanabi caste of the Hindus, notably Motilal, Daya Ram Nathu, etc. The descendant of Motilal migrated to Surat during the time of Imam Nizar II (1585-1628), who deputed Sayed Abdul Nabi in India, whose tomb is in Kankara Khadi, near Surat. He was followed ... Tags:bohras, bohri, dawoodi bohra, pir, mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, mizan, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism in United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, J
Muhammad, Holy Prophet Pbuh (571-632 A.d.) By: Ibrahim | - "Ismael, the son of Abraham had a son, Kaidar whose progeny spread over the Arabian province of Hijaz. Adnan, to whom the Prophet traced his descent, was also a scion of Ismael in about the fortieth generations. Further down, in the ninth descent from Adnan, there followed Nadar bin Kinana. Another descent in the genealogical scale and then comes in the ninth place, one, Qassi by name. The supreme charge of the Kaba fell into the hands of Qassi (d. 480 A.D.). He collected the scattered tribe, wh ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
Muayyad Fid-din Ash-shirazi By: Ibrahim | - "Al-Muayyad fid-din ash-Shirazi was born in 390/1000 in Shiraz. He was an outstanding da'i, orator, prolific writer, poet and politician. His father, tracing his link from a Daylami Ismaili family was also a da'i with some influence in the Buwahid orbits of Fars. In one of poems he narrates in his Diwan al-Muayyad (poem no. 4) that, "I wish I should get a chance to offer my life as a sacrifice for you, O my Lord. My forefathers and myself have been living in comforts under your patronage and we ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
Mizan By: Ibrahim | - The word mizan (pl. mawazin) is derived from the root wazn meaning the knowing of the measure of a thing. It is true that the measure of material things is judged by a pair of scales or by some other implement, but the deeds of man need no scales for their measurement. Raghib writes that by wazn or mizan, in connection with the deeds of men, is meant "the doing of justice in the reckoning of men." He quotes the following examples: "And the measuring out (wazn) on that day will be just." (7:8); " ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
Karim Kassim was the younger brother of Varas Bandali Kassim (1875-1956). He was born in 1878 in Karachi, where he acquired his formal education from Sind Madresa-tul-Islam School upto fourth class. He held a strong command in English, Gujrati and Sindhi languages. Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan was his classmate.
Karim Kassim left Karachi most probably in 1908 and made Hyderabad as his next home. He built a beautiful bungalow at Princ ... Tags:bohras, bohri, dawoodi bohra, pir, mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, mizan, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism in United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, J
Mirath (inheritance) Section Viii : Miscellaneous Provisions By: Ibrahim | - There were certain miscellaneous questions, which created doubts and difficulties in the minds of certain persons. The decisions reported here purport to resolve these issues:-
SPOUSE AS SOLE HEIR
"When a man dies leaving his widow as his sole surviving heir, she takes the whole of his property. Similarly when a married woman dies leaving her widower as her sole surviving heir, the whole of the property goes to him.
Miraj By: Ibrahim | - The word miraj is derived from uruj means to ascend. The Koran (70:4) says, "To Him ascend the angels and soul" (taruljul malaikatu war'ruhi ilaihi), and in 97:4: "Angels and soul (from Him) descend (tanz'zalul malaikatu wa'ruhi), and also in 70:3: "Lord of the ways of ascent" (minal'lahi zil ma'arij).
The miraj refers to the heavenly ascension of the Prophet. The Koran says, "Glory be to Him Who made His servant to go on a night from the sacred mosque to the remote mosque of which ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
Micro Finance Bank Ltd By: Ibrahim | - The First MicroFinance Bank Ltd (FMFBL) is the Pakistan's first private sector micro credit institution licensed by State Bank of Pakistan under the Microfinance Ordinance, 2001. The Ordinance defines that the FMFBL borrowers are those whose annual income is below the taxable limit. The Microfinance Institutions are allowed under this Ordinance to provide a whole range of services under one roof such as granting loans, generating deposits, providing remittance facilities and other related financ ... Tags:mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism, microfinance, United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journalism in Middle East, Jour
Mehmani By: Ibrahim | - "The word mehmani means hospitality. When one makes a private audience with the Imam, it is called mehmani, and before that he presents a najwa (offering) to the Imam. There are different words in Persian for the hospitality, viz. mehman-dari, mehman-parwari and mehman nawazi. Thus the proper word mehmani means an entertainment, banquet, feast or hospitality.
Jafferali Ali Megji was born on December 16, 1909 in Dar-es-Salaam. Soon after his education, he joined the services of the community in different fields till he became the Honorary Secretary of the Council in 1937 and served for nine years with zeal and enthusiasm. He also established Corporations in Tanganyika.
In 1948, he was appointed the President of the Ismailia Association for Tanganyika, and held the post for eight years. He was also the dir ... Tags:ismaili, ismailis, ismailies, ismailifaith, pir, mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism in United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan
Jaffer Ali Muhammad Somji, surnamed Sufi was born at Karachi in 1908, where he took his formal education, both religious and secular. He started his career as a religious teacher as well as a supervisor of Wazir Rahim Boarding School. He also became a regular missionary in Karachi, and then moved to East Africa.
In 1932, Jaffer Ali Muhammad Somji was appointed as a religious teacher of Boys High School in Mombasa, where he also established The Youn ... Tags:ismaili, ismailis, ismailies, ismailifaith, pir, mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism in United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan
Mukhi Rai Abajibhai Nathu Bhalwani was the Mukhi of Sanosara jamat in Saurashtra. He was a hakim by profession and treated the Ismailis free of charge. His wife Galabai (d. 1907) was also a dedicated social worker. Mukhi Rai Abajibhai died on February 10, 1956 and left behind four sons, in which Jaffer Ali Bhalwani was most prominent figure among the Ismailis.
Conquest Of Mecca By: Ibrahim | - "The Treaty of Hudaibia had been nearly two years in force. Acting on the discretion allowed by the treaty, Banu Khazao and Banu Bakr, inhabiting Mecca and its neighborhood, the former had become the allies of the Prophet, the latter had entered into an alliance with Qoraish. These two rival tribes had been fighting among them for a long time. Aided by a party of Qoraish, Banu Bakr attacked by night an unsuspecting encampment of Banu Khazao, and slew several of them. The Khazao were forced to ta ... Tags:bohras, bohri, dawoodi bohra, pir, mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism in United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journali
Musta'alins (bohras) By: Ibrahim | - "Badr al-Jamali, the Fatimid vizir expected the succession of Musta'li but he died in 487/1095, a month before the death of Imam al-Mustansir. The Imam appointed Lawun Amin ad-Dawla as a new vizir, but after few days, al-Afdal, the son of Badr al-Jamali managed to obtain office of vizirate when the Imam was on death-bed. After the death of Imam al-Mustansir, the year 487/1095 marks the triumph of vizirial prerogative over caliphal authority in the structure of the Fatimid empire. Al-Afdal howeve ... Tags:bohras, bohri, dawoodi bohra, pir, mawla, quran ul hakim, ali, allah, saudi ara, Khamr, Journalism in United Kingdom, Journalism in Pakistan, Journali
