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Images of Muhammad — By Hussein Rashid on Sacred Matters, a web magazine at...
By Hussein Rashid Introduction “What does Islam say about images?” It is a question that seeks to understand religion through unitary and static prescriptions. At its core, the question is about what...
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Early Muslim societies were characterized by a rich intellectual and literary...
Originally posted on Ismailimail:The first revelation to the Prophet was about knowledge and learning. The pursuit of knowledge is the central message of the Qur’an. The value placed on knowledge in...
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“The Untold Story About ISLAM – SHOCKING Documentary”— National Geographic, BBC
” war documentary Published on 28.02.2015 BBC Documentary _ The Untold Story About ISLAM _SHOCKING Documentary_ National Geographic 2015 BBC Documentary _ The Untold Story About ISLAM _SHOCKING Docum...
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Aga Khan Mowlana Hazar Imam’s 79th Birthday Salgirah 2015
Mowlana Hazar Imam’s 79th Birthday — Khushiali Mubarak! Salgirah Mubarak! (Birthday Blessings!) — December 13, 2015 His Highness the Aga Khan Mowlana Hazar Imam – Spiritual Leader of Shia Ismaili...
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Five Surprising Places To Find Islamic History In The United States —By...
In the current climate of political rhetoric against Islam and Muslims, it can be hard to remember that the United States has always been a country that has respected and acknowledged the contributions...
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Layla tul Qadr — Islam’s Birthday Anniversary — Amaana org
Layla tul Qadr — The Night of Destiny and Power The Holy Quran was revealed on the 23rd night of Ramadan celebrated as Layla tul Qadr — the Night of Power when Angel Gabriel descended to deliver God’s...
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Laylat al-Qadr: Qur’ānic Revelation and Prophetic Inspiration on Ismaili...
According to Muslim tradition, the Prophet Muḥammad received the first revelations of the Holy Qur’ān on the Night of Power (laylat al-qadr) which is vividly described in theṣūrahs below: Verily, We...
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In 2016, His Highness the Aga Khan’s 80th Birthday and the Commemoration of...
The Jamat of Hunza accept the gracious deedar (glimpse) of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, as he visits the Princely State in the Northern Areas of Pakistan in 1960. Hunza was then...
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The Aga Khan’s Direct Descent from Prophet Muhammad: Historical Proof —...
I am the 49th hereditary Imam in direct lineal descent from the first Shia Imam, Hazrat ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib through his marriage to Bibi Fatimat-az-Zahra, our beloved Prophet’s daughter. Imam Shah Karim...
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Environmental protection in Islam Patterning nature — Interview with Muna...
What indicators of environmental protection and species conservation can be found in Islamic theology, the Koran and other Islamic lore? Answers from Muna Tatari, professor at the Seminar for Islamic...
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The Most Extensive Account of Ghadir Khum
Originally posted on Ismailimail: The most extensive and in depth details of the event of Ghadir Khum ever recorded. By Allama Sayyid Abdul Hussayn Sharafuddin, in his letters to Shaykh Salim Al...
View ArticleIbn Battuta: the Man Who Walked Across the World and covered 75,000 miles, 40...
Series of documentary travelogues following in the footsteps of 14th Century Moroccan scholar Ibn Battuta, who covered 75,000 miles, 40 countries and three continents in a 30-year odyssey. Ibn Battuta:...
View ArticleWhat Does Mawlana Hazar Imam Do with the Religious Dues (Zakat/Dasond) given...
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View ArticleIsmaili Gnosis com: THE SEATS OF THE ISMAILI IMAMAT- FROM MEDINA TO LISBON...
Through the centuries, the Seat of the Ismaili Imamat has been formally designated in one or more locations by the Imam-of-the-Time, depending on the requirements of the day. It has known many homes...
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The first revelation to the Prophet was about knowledge and learning. The pursuit of knowledge is the central message of the Qur’an. The value placed on the pursuit of knowledge, the central message of...
View ArticleGhadir-Khumm by Late Alwaez Jehangir Merchant and the Imamat by Mawlana Hazar...
(The post celebrates Id-e-Ghadir, a major festival in the Shia calendar which falls on 18th Dhul-Hijjah, Tuesday, August 28, 2018). For our highly acclaimed series “I Wish I’d Been There”, we invited...
View Article‘Kitab’– revelation, source of revelation, and past revelations — Nimiras Blog
When the Prophet was returning from his final pilgrimage in the year 632, Qur’an commentators hold that the final verses were revealed to him. O Messenger, convey that which has been revealed to you...
View ArticleEnvironmental awareness highlighted through tree-planting events around the...
In Islamic tradition, society is encouraged to leave behind a wholesome and sustainable natural environment for those who will inherit the Earth. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family)...
View Article(1) “Jesus Through a Muslim Lens” by Michael Wolfe; and (2) “Verses of the...
“Christians may be surprised to learn that Muslims believe in the Virgin Birth and Jesus’ miracles”…..MORE BY MICHAEL WOLFE Jesus of Nazareth is the most widely revered religious figure in the world....
View ArticleSports as recreation: more than just exercise — By Nazim Karim
Sports have been part of the human experience throughout history, as far back as Sumerian times (4000 BCE), and ancient Egypt. They were often associated with religion, making sports a sacred activity....
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