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by Nietzsche
Fri Jan 01, 2016 5:09 pm
Forum: Dawoodi Bohra religion, rituals and customs
Topic: Claims of Imam-hood?
Replies: 53
Views: 25793

Re: Claims of Imam-hood?

And if you call it a matter of "faith" then why isn't the Bohras' faith as pure as yours? Belief in the face of reasonable doubt?
by Nietzsche
Fri Jan 01, 2016 5:06 pm
Forum: Dawoodi Bohra religion, rituals and customs
Topic: Claims of Imam-hood?
Replies: 53
Views: 25793

Re: Claims of Imam-hood?

So if Mufaddal Saifuddin (or the Aga Khan) can convince a whole group of pretty intelligent, hardworking people into believing that he is the Imam, then why is it so hard to believe that Muhammad could convince conflicted Arabs in an unfairly stratified society that he was the true Prophet of God, h...
by Nietzsche
Sun Mar 01, 2015 2:08 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: save your kids from roti making madness
Replies: 43
Views: 10240

Re: save your kids from roti making madness

That's ironic considering Ali had slaves
by Nietzsche
Wed Feb 25, 2015 5:49 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Future of Dawoodi Bohras
Replies: 493
Views: 121613

Re: Future of Dawoodi Bohras

Perhaps a little bit too harsh in the critique of the guy cleaning the (obscenely dirty) street?
by Nietzsche
Thu Feb 19, 2015 3:26 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Dream Project of Bhendi Bazar
Replies: 976
Views: 345998

Re: Dream Project of Bhendi Bazar

Noor refute the charges goddammit, everytime somebody makes a valid point against the kohtar you cry like a spoiled five year old brat. Great behavior your master has instilled in you. Answer Insaf's criticism- put up or shut the hell up.
by Nietzsche
Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:49 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Malikul Ashtar
Replies: 426
Views: 153308

Re: Malikul Ashtar

That's funny... the "security" consists of a pair of rotund old fools... they probably think that they look pretty impressive sitting behind him with the suit on
by Nietzsche
Thu Jul 17, 2014 1:26 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Aala Haqaiq Asbaaq by a Team of Jamea Graduates
Replies: 37
Views: 12561

Re: Aala Haqaiq Asbaaq by a Team of Jamea Graduates

All these stories they make up to try and explain that which they do not understand appear even more complicated than the truth of the matter.... read a real book y'all...http://www2.hn.psu.edu/faculty/jmanis/d ... pecies.pdf
by Nietzsche
Fri May 09, 2014 9:08 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Forcing Bohras to keep beard (dari)
Replies: 141
Views: 19654

Re: Forcing Bohras to keep beard (dari)

KQ's website, fatemidawat.com, has a new update that includes a scholarly work about Ali written by KQ's daughter. If you want unbiased information on the key Islamic figures, this is probably a good place to start; it has been edited by other experts, so despite the fact that Qutbuddin is a (corrup...
by Nietzsche
Sun Apr 27, 2014 10:17 pm
Forum: Islam Today
Topic: Virtues of Abu Bakr as Siddiq (AS)
Replies: 53
Views: 12732

Re: Virtues of Abu Bakr as Siddiq (AS)

Was it part of God's plan to have people incessantly argue about the "correct" religion? Muslim vs. Christian, Muslim (sunni) vs Muslim (shia), Shia (agha khan?) vs Shia (bohra), Bohra (alavi, sulemani) vs Bohra (dawoodi), Dawoodi (Muffaddal) vs Dawoodi (Khuzaima). Honestly, you guys shoul...
by Nietzsche
Fri Apr 25, 2014 8:23 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Degradation of AMIL-Muallim characters
Replies: 21
Views: 6292

Re: Degradation of AMIL-Muallim characters

Interesting post... not a surprise that these people can stoop so low. Seeing as law enforcement is useless (due to bribes and connections) against some of these people, perhaps a cleansing is in order. Someone here with money and connections (in a position of power) could get it done.
by Nietzsche
Fri Mar 07, 2014 11:48 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Muffy celeberate the birthday!!!
Replies: 169
Views: 38894

Re: Muffy celeberate the birthday!!!

As a neutral observer, it seems that (at this point) the MS camp has a slightly more "convincing" stance than KQ's side. While many of you have rightly questioned the integrity of MS camp's sources (the nass letter, possibility of doctored video), these claims must be proven before used as...
by Nietzsche
Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:49 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Health Insurance is'nt it haram according to 52nd Dai
Replies: 92
Views: 17337

Re: Health Insurance is'nt it haram according to 52nd Dai

I know that shias do not like the first few caliphs, but weren't they responsible for putting together the written copy of the Quran?
by Nietzsche
Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:39 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Health Insurance is'nt it haram according to 52nd Dai
Replies: 92
Views: 17337

Re: Health Insurance is'nt it haram according to 52nd Dai

James is right about insurance being haram though, according to a few advisory websites.
by Nietzsche
Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:38 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Health Insurance is'nt it haram according to 52nd Dai
Replies: 92
Views: 17337

Re: Health Insurance is'nt it haram according to 52nd Dai

James, advice: Unless you wish to continue being figuratively body slammed by SBM, avoid bringing up what is and isn't permitted in islam... In my opinion, this sequence considerably dilutes any additional arguments you make: "Islam has ruled Insurance as haram . Perhaps reform is needed in Isl...
by Nietzsche
Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:28 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: A woman who created the rift
Replies: 16
Views: 6419

Re: A woman who created the rift

Who is Yusuf Najmuddin whose name has come up so often recently?
by Nietzsche
Thu Mar 06, 2014 4:24 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: succession video removed
Replies: 150
Views: 35132

Re: succession video removed

Yeah, understood, but it invalidates the claims that he was unable to speak. Despite the cajoling he might have received to talk, he was definitely able.
by Nietzsche
Wed Mar 05, 2014 7:41 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: succession video removed
Replies: 150
Views: 35132

Re: succession video removed

Actually, if you listen closely, words are indeed audible, albeit not very clearly. The beleivequtbuddin website has a few arguments correct. He says "khuda barkut aape" pretty clearly at one point. I'm not advocating anyone here, just pointing out the facts. I still find it suspicious tha...
by Nietzsche
Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:19 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Khuzema Qutbuddin (and related topics)
Replies: 2529
Views: 669936

Re: Khuzema Qutbuddin (and related topics)

It's an honorary doctorate, he didn't need to study to earn it; does anyone have specifics as to the meritoriousness of QJB for this award?
by Nietzsche
Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:18 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Khuzema Qutbuddin (and related topics)
Replies: 2529
Views: 669936

Re: Khuzema Qutbuddin (and related topics)

An audit in 2005 by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education concluded that "broad confidence can be placed in the soundness of the university's present and likely future management of the quality of its programmes and the academic standards of its awards". It also made recommend...
by Nietzsche
Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:04 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Imam uz Zaman-Trying to make sense of the mystery
Replies: 32
Views: 7208

Re: Imam uz Zaman-Trying to make sense of the mystery

Honestly, it's just what mohamedshah said. It's faith. What is the difference in believing in a hidden imam versus believing that adam was the first man, or the noah loaded animals into a boat, and survived a large flood (an somehow the animals reproduced with enormous success, magical gene pool). I...
by Nietzsche
Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:12 am
Forum: Islam Today
Topic: Gulf Imams Issue Fatwa Against Mulims Travelling To Mars
Replies: 8
Views: 1734

Re: Gulf Imams Issue Fatwa Against Mulims Travelling To Mars

Hypocrisy... meanwhile, suicide bomber kills eleven in Pakistan. The way the planet is treated, staying here is eventually going to be more dangerous than living in communities established on Mars.
by Nietzsche
Mon Mar 03, 2014 7:44 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Muffy celeberate the birthday!!!
Replies: 169
Views: 38894

Re: Muffy celeberate the birthday!!!

When was the last time the Bohra sect actually functioned as a real religion? Before the time of 51, or had the storm started to brew even before him?
by Nietzsche
Thu Feb 13, 2014 3:04 am
Forum: Islam Today
Topic: Need help regarding unplanned pregnancy
Replies: 17
Views: 3692

Re: Need help regarding unplanned pregnancy

Since you are deciding to keep the child, congratulations. As long as you love and care for the child, it should turn out well. If you need help managing finances to afford the baby, I'd suggest contacting someone appropriate as soon as you can.
by Nietzsche
Wed Feb 12, 2014 6:15 pm
Forum: Surveys and Polls
Topic: A poll: Does our Dawat need Reforms?
Replies: 60
Views: 38432

Re: A poll: Does our Dawat need Reforms?

Sponsor this poll via Facebook, and perhaps have links sent out to Bohra emails (not sure how to get a hold of all of those accounts). If any of you have contacts that have access to hundreds of emails, send them to the admin. I think we've all seen how useful mass, unsolicited emails can be to get ...
by Nietzsche
Tue Feb 11, 2014 11:38 pm
Forum: Islam Today
Topic: Need help regarding unplanned pregnancy
Replies: 17
Views: 3692

Re: Need help regarding unplanned pregnancy

http://www.al-islam.org/islamic-edicts-on-family-planning/abortions Here is an article on the subject. I would advise you to do what's best for your family and for yourself. Stringently adhering to the rules of Islam hasn't always had the best results, so don't assume that keeping the child is in yo...
by Nietzsche
Tue Feb 11, 2014 2:02 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Princes (-Zahdas, Dins) Again
Replies: 23
Views: 6757

Re: Princes (-Zahdas, Dins) Again

Thanks for the link above. Despite the biased source, the statistics provided exhibit that muslims have only been hurt by stringently adhering to the Quran's commands in the area of marriage and ignoring logic and science. The Dai is fallible, and so is God. It is nice to know that the Bohra clergy ...
by Nietzsche
Tue Feb 11, 2014 1:57 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Princes (-Zahdas, Dins) Again
Replies: 23
Views: 6757

Re: Princes (-Zahdas, Dins) Again

Fluan ibn fulan: Rasulallah knew no science, and apparently neither did god. Successive interbreeding between cousins will lead to a proliferation of genetic disorders through the generations of the family. A prime example of this is the European monarchy. If you study them, you will see myriad rela...
by Nietzsche
Mon Feb 10, 2014 1:10 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Back to basic Nasihat
Replies: 3
Views: 1675

Re: Back to basic Nasihat

Unfortunately, this community has degenerated into a cult. So many driven people, if united by a competent and altruistic leader, could accomplish so much good. The well respected Dawoodi Bohra community is being destroyed as a result of the greed and callousness of the present leadership.
by Nietzsche
Sun Feb 09, 2014 2:01 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Olive Branch
Replies: 51
Views: 11365

Re: Olive Branch

It would be nice to see God ignore religion when he makes his good boy/bad boy picks on Judgement day. Actually put decent people in heaven. But I guess all the decent christians and jews get the same treatment as iblis and abu lahab. Not very just at all, and I think you can agree with that.
by Nietzsche
Sun Feb 09, 2014 1:58 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Olive Branch
Replies: 51
Views: 11365

Re: Olive Branch

Well, God gave me a brain, and I used it. That's what I'll tell him.