Dear Al-Uqual,
I disagree with everything you have stated.
You have no respect for the Imam of the Nizari Ismaili Shia Muslims as you claim to have on the one hand, and on the other you mock him and his followers. I think there are numerous verses dealing with hypocrites like you and others alike in the Holy Qu'ran.
Doctrine
The doctrine that the Aga Khan IV upholds is very much Ismaili, Shia, and Islamic. "It is the mandate of the Imam of the time to safeguard the individual’s right to personal intellectual search and to give practical expression to the ethical vision of society that the Islamic message inspires." Reference URLs >
http://www.akdn.org/about_agakhan.asp &
http://iis.ac.uk/view_article.asp?ContentID=103467
Ahlal Bayt
The Aga Khan IV is "49th Imam in direct lineal descent from Prophet Muhammad through Ali and Fatima." Reference URL >
http://iis.ac.uk/view_article.asp?ContentID=110993. I dare you to challenge this thru a reputed scholarly institute that will stand behind you. Not even your buddy Mr.ex-Muslim Mostmerciful dot come has had any such success.
Shariah
If you are incorrect again as you mentioned that Muslims of the Nizari Ismaili Shia persuasion only uphold the batini aspects of the Shariah.
"The succession of the line of prophecy by that of
Imamat ensures the balance between the shariah or the exoteric aspect of the faith, and its esoteric, spiritual essence. Neither the
exoteric nor the
esoteric obliterates the other. While the
Imam is the path to a believer's inward, spiritual elevation, he is also the authority who makes the shariah relevant according to the needs of time and universe. The inner, spiritual life in harmony with the exoteric, is a dimension of the faith that finds acceptance among many communities in both branches of Islam." Reference URL >
http://iis.ac.uk/view_article.asp?ContentID=110993
Prayers
Since you sincerely believe in the Holy Qu'ran Shariff, please back up your Salaah/Namaaz from the HQ, and only from it. Please quote me the verses were it states what to say, etc.m Unless your hidden Imam has commanded you to pray differently.
Imamate
How come I have never heard your Dai or the Dai of the Mustaali Dawoodi-Bohras never say -> "I have spoken to the our hidden Imam, and he has commanded us to etc. etc."?
I'm sorry to say this to you very bluntly, however I totally disagree with the story of the lineage of your guy's Imamate. It seems very familiar with that of the Ithnaasheri Shias.
Throughout the annals of history, the Ithnaasheris used that excuse that our Imam has gone into hidding in a cave, sky, clouds, and so has yours. Even in the course of history of the Nizari Ismaili Muslims, there have been many splinter groups that emerged, but none have succeeded in carrying on the torch/light of Imamate promised by Allah (swt) till the end of time...the Day of Judgement...except that of Nizari Ismaili Shia Muslims.
Fasting (Roza)/Hajj
There are no directives from the current Imam of the Age & Time, Aga Khan IV, commanding his followers/believers, or a particular section (i.e.Khojas) of the community (Jamat/Jamaat) not to fast or go for Hajj. I am a Khoja Ismaili Shia Muslim, and my family members keep Roza and have gone for Hajj. Many other Khojas (Ismaili Muslims) have as well. So your allegation that they do not, does not hold true.
In addition, I encourage all that can to go for Hajj & Umrah, and to circumvent around the Holy Kabaa, which is the birth place of our first Imam...Imam Ali (as).
You claim to have watched some of the Aga Khan's lecture, and in addition are on the Nizari Ismaili Shia Muslim Internet websites...I beg to differ, as it is apparent you have not or have intentionally omitted the factual evidences and information on this forum, however you conveniently copy and pasted material from an ex-Muslim's website >>>> Mostmerciful-dot-com, who is not at all any type of scholar.
Finality
In conclusion, I am not here to say I am right and you are wrong or vice versa, however when you or anyone else makes false allegations about my Imam, the Imam promised by Allah (swt), and his followers, our doctrines, practices, and our tariqah, I will raise my opinion.
The problem in my opinion with you guys, is that you do not have a (one) leader follow. Like I mentioned before, I have never heard a farman from your Imam or from your Dais quoting the Imam. The Ithnaasheris have their own issues, to put it lightly that none of their marjaee seem to be in communication with their hidden Imam Mahdi. So many of their followers are confused as they follow different Ayatollahs, who issue differing fatwas, that sometimes contradict each other. The Sunnis on the other hand seem to be lost, as they have their heads buried in the Holy Qu'ran, however have different interpretations, and cannot get over sectarian violence, terrorism, political issues. They seem to have missed the mark by not following the concept of Imamate as promised in the Holy Qu'ran, by Allah (swt), and not listening to the Holy Prophet (asa).
Yes I do give it to you guys in general that most so-called "Muslims" who follow the traditional Islamic are moderates, sincere to their beliefs, etc. However you guys in are not taught to think outside the box, and are bent stuck on your traditions. Whereas in ours, we have our own ways mandated from our Holy Imam, in addition we are taught to think outside the box, look at the other side of the fence, and accept the diversity in Islam + humanity.
All from One, and All to One.
Love & light!
-Momin
Re: Ismailis and Bohras
by Al-Uqul on Wed Oct 06, 2010 10:31 am
Dear al-momin,If your Read My Post,i Respect the Agha Khan for His Contribution to Scholarly Research and Awareness.
I Watched some of His lectures and Am on His site Sometimes.
I However See it for what it is.
My Dissagreement wiht The Agha khan is not him Being Freinds with Israel.
it is Him introducing a Doctrine wich is not Originally Isma'ili.
I Defend Khojas all the time and i have Defended the Agha khan Aswell.
Druzes and Agha Khanis Uphold shari'a Just The Batini Aspect of it.
Wich is a Interpretation not Rejection of
muslim code.
concerning agha khan he is not a Descendant of The Ahl ul-Bayt(a.s)
The Stories of the Nizaris concerning a alleged son for Nizar ibn Mustansir is Quit funny and there are so many its Hard too Choose wich one is Right.
Also Whyw ould the Imam help Muhamamd burhanudeen when he is a False Da'i?
it is shaykh al-Makrami who is the True Da'i
the wahabis are ostricizing him
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_ATVbKQ ... re=related جرائم الشيعة الاسماعيلية1/2
(The Crimes of Isma'ili shi'ah)And the Zionist Evil Powers want to Destroy our Da'is.
Whereas Your Imam and Burhanudeen gewt full support.
this shows me they are deceivers.
Easily bought and Sold.
also we benefit from western Hospitals,chinese Paper,Pizza,and Saurkraut(but we are not supporters of these
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Re: Ismailis and Bohras
by Al-Uqul on Wed Oct 06, 2010 10:38 am
Re: Ismailis and Bohras
Just bacause he ceased to be Nizari Ismaili Agakhani Khoja he became ex Muslim? I thought beside shahada Salaat/Namaaz is must to be Muslim, then Roza and Hajj. Nizari Ismaili Agakhani Khoja do not perform Salaat/Namaaz, do not fast in Ramadan and do not go to Hajj. What do you call them?
Tell when did Vishnu become Muhammad and Ali Become Krishna and Salman al-Farsi became Gabriel(a.s)?
when did Vishnu and Krishna become PRe-Islamic Imams?
These people are fictionary and all schoalrs Agree on this today!
also Al-Hakim Bi Amrallah(a.s)
im sure you know his Harsh Stance on Wine Drinking and his Killing of people who sold Wine,Jew,christian or muslim or Whatever,even hindu.
Yet The Agha khan Serves Alcohol.
Hasan-i Sabbah killed His son for Drinking Alcohol.
Have you Read Da'a'im Al-islam?
What does it Say about Marrying a Christian or Jewish woman?
Ali he Said:It is impermissable to marry a Harbiya in dar al-Harb.
the Da'i An-numan also mentions ahadiths on how RasoolAllah Only Allowed marriuage to Kitabi Females when there was a Shortage of Muslim Women.
An-numan also mentions hadiths were a mumina(isma'iliyah) may only marry a mumin(a isma'ili)even if there are none where she lives she must remain patient.
im Sorry but This Contradicts The Agha Khan's Dealings.
With all Respect to him.
and all respect to my Nizari Brethren.
Countries!)