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by saminaben
Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:42 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Khuzema Qutbuddin (and related topics)
Replies: 2529
Views: 670067

Re: on verge to give misaq to Syedna khozeima

Salaam o alikum, me and my family of 5 people are on verge to give misaq to syedna khuzaima, but I want to know his stand on "zameen naa khuda", does he really claims this same like mufaddal bhai sahab or there is different thought on this? Yes, he has. please do a little digging around h...
by saminaben
Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:32 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Mufaddal Saifuddin (and related topics)
Replies: 2215
Views: 528066

Re: Mufaddal Saifuddin (and related topics)

-First of all if laanats are sent day and night among public in masjid then how come it is GHIBAT - Have you ever seen Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin TUS recite laanat on KQ. I am sure your answer would he witnessed other people saying laanat on KQ but read the message again, it says HE SENDS LAANAT. - ...
by saminaben
Tue Jun 03, 2014 2:31 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Sticky: Dawoodi Bohra's Succession of Dai Case in Mumbai High Court
Replies: 3769
Views: 1056636

Re: Dawoodi Bohra's Succession of Dai Case in Mumbai High Co

My son gave me an interesting perspective. He has been a Madresah brainwashed abde (now an adult) whom I have tried in the recent past to transform by acknowledging my own mistakes and erring ways of being a somewhat of a blind follower. Something must have been brewing inside his head last few mont...
by saminaben
Tue May 27, 2014 2:48 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: The state of Bohras today
Replies: 176
Views: 42648

Re: The state of Bohras today

I have come to conclusion that my beloved community, my roots, my ancestors, and their religion and spirituality have been very cleverly stolen by worldly greed for power and money, and self- fulfilling delusions of narcissism and grandeur from the Royal Family. Truth, goodness, and compassion for f...
by saminaben
Tue May 27, 2014 2:37 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Dawat in Pakistan?
Replies: 262
Views: 57415

Re: Dawat in Pakistan?

Behen Nafisa
Where have you been all these years. They have been doing this Namaaz of tulul umr for almost a decade - and now last few years for Mansoos too. This ain't nothing new.
by saminaben
Mon May 26, 2014 7:06 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Practice Of Female Circumcision Among Bohra Muslims.
Replies: 1333
Views: 456235

Re: FEMALE CIRCUMCISION

FGM in our community is probably alive and well among those living in mohallas and the super orthodox, and those whose extended families are intrusive and aggressive. I hope our community is not singled out by the media and mainstream. For one thing, FGM is practiced on a continuum in different cult...
by saminaben
Mon May 26, 2014 6:38 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Sticky: Dawoodi Bohra's Succession of Dai Case in Mumbai High Court
Replies: 3769
Views: 1056636

Re: London hostpital nass video and audio

you are the one ignoring the significance of the Mazoon. While you're at it, could you please highlight the significance of rutba of Mukasir ? After that, can you please list the names and significance of the Hudood Kiram of Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin RA ? How many of them have accepted Khuzaima's...
by saminaben
Fri May 23, 2014 11:33 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Sticky: Dawoodi Bohra's Succession of Dai Case in Mumbai High Court
Replies: 3769
Views: 1056636

Re: London hostpital nass video and audio

Bohra spring Bhai Its Time for attitude adjustment toward women. lol she called him creep without even understanding the meaning of his statement, yet he has to adjust his attitude? "darling" is usual word in developed world, only third world countries take it offensive. oh come on sister...
by saminaben
Fri May 23, 2014 11:06 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Sticky: Dawoodi Bohra's Succession of Dai Case in Mumbai High Court
Replies: 3769
Views: 1056636

Re: London hostpital nass video and audio

Bohra spring Bhai
Its Time for attitude adjustment toward women.
by saminaben
Wed May 07, 2014 9:07 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Dabba Thali hygiene concern
Replies: 325
Views: 84467

Re: Dabba Thali hygiene concern

You people are arguing over the snapshot you see of parts of the gigantic elephant - you can only capture the picture depending on where you are and what you focus on.
by saminaben
Thu May 01, 2014 2:06 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: KOTHARI GOONDA RAJ!!
Replies: 37
Views: 12837

Re: KOTHARI GOONDA RAJ!!

There are many women who despite pleadings and requests from their sons and daughters to come and stay with them CHOSE to live in their own space, on their r own territory, in their own terms, even when they get very old and frail. You have to learn and respect that, even if it I might seem to be ag...
by saminaben
Thu May 01, 2014 1:59 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Resident Virus
Replies: 16
Views: 4803

Re: Resident Virus

Who are other sisters here on this forum? Truth-Prevails identified herself, anyone else here? This Resident Virus (aka ?..?) Is likely paying big bucks to Admin to tolerate his nonsense. Just because somebody contributes a lot and is "active" doesn't mean he has a right to comment on EVER...
by saminaben
Thu Apr 24, 2014 6:04 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Degradation of AMIL-Muallim characters
Replies: 21
Views: 6292

Re: Degradation of AMIL-Muallim characters

In the Catholic Church It took a long time and many years and decades, before countless victims of molestation, rape were able to come forward and obtain justice. . . First comes outright denial, then comes blaming the victim, silencing the victim. When things get out of hand, a bribery and threats ...
by saminaben
Sat Apr 19, 2014 12:26 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Sticky: Dawoodi Bohra's Succession of Dai Case in Mumbai High Court
Replies: 3769
Views: 1056636

Re: Dawoodi Bohra's Succession of Dai Case in Mumbai High Co

Invictius, this is a pile of crap. You speak like a lawyer, but really, you are one masterful group of propagandists and manipulators from the oppressors of the SMS camp. So now the alleged Nass in London, and the drama at Raudat Tahera are of no consequence, and the witnesses at the hospital after ...
by saminaben
Fri Apr 18, 2014 11:09 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Mufaddal Saifuddin (and related topics)
Replies: 2215
Views: 528066

Re: Mufaddal Saifuddin (and related topics)

Dal chaval Palidu - you hit the nail right on head - some of my lingering questions, doubt, - you have formulated in this one one post - I thank you. The questions and the background you provide are right on- for making very obvious the floating concerns and worries we all have because of these seem...
by saminaben
Sun Apr 13, 2014 2:58 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Sticky: Dawoodi Bohra's Succession of Dai Case in Mumbai High Court
Replies: 3769
Views: 1056636

Re: Legal Fight between Mufaddal & Khuzaima

Well said Shirin52! Absolutely agree with you. With all the factions in Ismaili-Mustaali sect, there must be anywhere between 5-9 Dais claiming to receive 'Ilhaam' from the same Imam-uz-Zamaan. Wow!!! I for one did not realize believesyednaqutbuddin is not an official dawat-ehadiyah site. Nor did I...
by saminaben
Wed Apr 09, 2014 5:08 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Mufaddal Saifuddin (and related topics)
Replies: 2215
Views: 528066

Re: Women's status in Muffadal Saiffudin raj

Bhai DB-Mumbaikar and others One does not have to "be" a woman to be able to articulate basic fairness and respect toward women. Sometimes oppression and justice are important to recognize as victims speak for themselves, as well as when human rights activists speak on behalf of victims, w...
by saminaben
Wed Apr 02, 2014 2:43 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Sticky: Dawoodi Bohra's Succession of Dai Case in Mumbai High Court
Replies: 3769
Views: 1056636

Re: Case filed against Shz MS in Mumbai High Court

it will be interesting to see if the court asks for the three liars who witnessed the miraculous revelation for Muqqadas Mouls Burhannudin to depose before it. How will they fare under cross examination, will they take an oath with the Quran in their hands, and be exposed as liars and cheats? Will ...
by saminaben
Wed Apr 02, 2014 2:33 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Question to our new fanatic
Replies: 197
Views: 36430

Re: Question to our new fanatic

crater lake what you have said iam not in a position to accept or deny because honestly there is a war going on within me secondly if its not him then neither it could be the other, and finally about the suggestion to stop giving anything to them, brother in a society where iam living we cannot aff...
by saminaben
Tue Apr 01, 2014 3:06 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Mufaddal Saifuddin (and related topics)
Replies: 2215
Views: 528066

Re: woman status in muffadal saiffudin raj

People kiss feet of Shehzadas too, like QJ and others. And women kiss bensahebs and their feet too. This is bohra norm. You don't do it, you are munaafiq. Or super rich like Lord from UK, for example. Then you are their equal. Even you go to their house in Saifee mahal, after you meet them, they ins...
by saminaben
Sun Mar 30, 2014 4:37 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Question to our new fanatic
Replies: 197
Views: 36430

Re: Question to our new fanatic

Dear saminaben, There are many theories and viewpoints, and corporate business books on Leadership. To say "automatic" is a bit simplistic and kills discussion. Its over generalization. And therein lies the problem. A corporate leader is a different animal than a religious leader. I am sp...
by saminaben
Sun Mar 30, 2014 2:57 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Question to our new fanatic
Replies: 197
Views: 36430

Re: Question to our new fanatic

. . . . Saminaben if you are depending on these two for your decision making, you are going to have a long wait. I think you know where truth lies, all you need is courage. Decision making? I didn't say anything about decision making. Now you are talking down to me as if I am weak . . . And perhaps...
by saminaben
Sun Mar 30, 2014 11:24 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Question to our new fanatic
Replies: 197
Views: 36430

Re: Question to our new fanatic

Dear saminaben, The fact that these two are claiming to be the leaders automatically implies that they lack good qualities. One of the true good qualities in a person is not to aspire to leadership positions. One who wants to be a leader, doesn't deserve to be one. There are many theories and viewp...
by saminaben
Sun Mar 30, 2014 9:23 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Question to our new fanatic
Replies: 197
Views: 36430

Re: Question to our new fanatic

There is so much sarcasm on this thread. Can Somebody, anybody Please list a few qualities of each leader . . . Then we can have a real discussion. All I read is putting opposite side down, insults, evasiveness and counter attacks. It's not about winning and losing a debate. The debate hasn't even b...
by saminaben
Sat Mar 29, 2014 5:26 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: If reformists were offered external help what form would it
Replies: 14
Views: 2867

Re: If reformists were offered external help what form would

This discussion is only for reformists or those who wish for reforms. Ejamaat card holders who desire to rebel but are concerned or fear consequences are welcome to comment. Responses can be received as PM if are of strategic or sensitive nature. I want regular reformists to respond ( I don’t want ...
by saminaben
Tue Mar 25, 2014 3:06 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Question to our new fanatic
Replies: 197
Views: 36430

Re: Question to our new fanatic

May I suggest that we shift the tone of our dialogue a bit: That the so called "abde" Mufaddalbhainsaheb Camp only post positive characteristics of Khuzaimabhai sahib, AND the so called "dawedaar" Khuzemabhaisaheb Camp only post positive characteristics of Mufaddalbhai sahib. Ge...
by saminaben
Sat Mar 22, 2014 11:29 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Mufaddal Saifuddin (and related topics)
Replies: 2215
Views: 528066

Re: woman status in muffadal saiffudin raj

anajmi wrote:And the two women who didn't get raza, what did they do about it? Are they sitting at home wondering how to become Martha Stewart instead of going to college now?
No they are sitting at home wondering how to be the next Dai.
by saminaben
Fri Mar 21, 2014 1:00 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Mufaddal Saifuddin (and related topics)
Replies: 2215
Views: 528066

Re: woman status in muffadal saiffudin raj

Here's the crazy making reality. The fact is that Mufaddalbhaisaheb has been Inconsistent and capricious about women and education. People who are his cronies and favorites, I happen to know several of them, when I discussed this issue with their daughters about to start college, they reassured me t...
by saminaben
Thu Mar 20, 2014 1:18 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Mufaddal Saifuddin (and related topics)
Replies: 2215
Views: 528066

Re: woman status in muffadal saiffudin raj

I've had several occasions to see these princesses (bensaheb a) in action, including this joharabensaheb and company. Most of these bensahebs seem like a real person, a real human being, when 1-1 contact. All this changes when put them in group setting, where they command and demand servant behavior...
by saminaben
Thu Mar 20, 2014 1:04 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Compulsory Attendance for Misaak
Replies: 71
Views: 18456

Re: Compulsory Attendance for Misaak

I now understand more clearly how much of what I thought was my "religion" is really a social and community or cultural thing. My namaaz and ibaadat so closely tied to masjid and RIDA and topi wearing bohra clothes, and jaman etc, incline misaaq, all the while trusting Allah, but unknowing...