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by kseeker
Wed Sep 19, 2018 10:16 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: The movement is dying
Replies: 26
Views: 13069

Re: The movement is dying

Excellent posts by Biradar and Humsafar - shows vividly how well you understand the issues at hand... However, I think the bohra reform movement's failure was also partly due to the demands/expectations of some of the bohra reformists.. I have spoken to the middle class bohra, below poverty line boh...
by kseeker
Wed Sep 19, 2018 9:35 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Muharram in Indore 1440/2018
Replies: 141
Views: 54608

Re: Muharram in Indore 1440/2018

mushrik.jpg It appears to me that Mufaddal Saifuddin has done befarmani of his own mother by bringing the mushrik Butcher of Muslemeen of Gujrat to the masjid. A page from Busaheba's sahifa 8) 8) 8) She instructs us not to bring any mushrik to a masjid, let alone one who has the blood of Muslemeen ...
by kseeker
Wed Sep 19, 2018 9:27 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Taher Fakhrudin and related topics
Replies: 813
Views: 361156

Re: Taher Fakhrudin and related topics

momeenbhai wrote: Wed Sep 19, 2018 8:41 am very interesting video.
sorry i missed the point.. what is interesting in this video?
by kseeker
Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:28 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Taher Fakhrudin and related topics
Replies: 813
Views: 361156

Re: Taher Fakhrudin and related topics

I was not referring to his oration skills. I was talking about content. Not many talk about theology and Quran tafseer like this. Like I said , not a big fan of him.. but a much 'better' option than the other one. It is amazing to see how fools like you publicize tb one way or the other, and then s...
by kseeker
Thu Sep 13, 2018 8:27 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Taher Fakhrudin and related topics
Replies: 813
Views: 361156

Re: Taher Fakhrudin and related topics

not a big fan of the STF movement.. but this is a pretty decent waaz... much better than what SMS will ever do. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-96bYKhSucU Burhanuddin was a great waez orator but we all know how he was all about money in last 30 years of his life, he charged money money money for e...
by kseeker
Wed Sep 12, 2018 11:11 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Taher Fakhrudin and related topics
Replies: 813
Views: 361156

Re: Taher Fakhrudin and related topics

not a big fan of the STF movement.. but this is a pretty decent waaz... much better than what SMS will ever do.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-96bYKhSucU
by kseeker
Mon Sep 10, 2018 12:04 pm
Forum: Dawoodi Bohra religion, rituals and customs
Topic: Imam Aamir
Replies: 1
Views: 5716

Imam Aamir

Does anyone have any reliable text or information on the life and death of Imam Aamir...
A share would be highly appreciated
by kseeker
Sun Sep 09, 2018 12:50 am
Forum: Dawoodi Bohra religion, rituals and customs
Topic: Jamea Oral (Safai) Imtehaan in Surat
Replies: 11
Views: 15672

Re: Jamea Oral (Safai) Imtehaan in Surat

Bhai who is Al Waleed? When Rasulullah started preaching, he faced many hardships.. one of the toughest challenges he faced were in Taif where the locals over there injured him very badly. He was resting by a tree when someone, at the instruction of Muhammed bin Al Waleed offered the prophet 18 gra...
by kseeker
Sat Sep 08, 2018 5:13 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Sticky: Dawoodi Bohra's Succession of Dai Case in Mumbai High Court
Replies: 3865
Views: 1095483

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

What's your take on it? Here is the paper for reference: ConflictingImamates(1).pdf (Again: Ahmed Ali Raj says that there is no need for this principle for da'i al-mutlaq. I strongly disagree. The position of the da'i al-mutlaq in the time of satr is on par with the imam, except in some theoretical...
by kseeker
Tue Sep 04, 2018 9:28 pm
Forum: Dawoodi Bohra religion, rituals and customs
Topic: Jamea Oral (Safai) Imtehaan in Surat
Replies: 11
Views: 15672

Re: I have FIVE questions and I want answer on correct logic

I have FIVE questions and I want answer on correct logic. There are lots of explanations based on believe but I want something more powerful and logical. 1. Why Moula Ali SA allowed two Khalifas buried next to Rasulullah? (If these two Khalifa were against Islam then how can they buried near Rasulu...
by kseeker
Tue Sep 04, 2018 9:16 pm
Forum: Dawoodi Bohra religion, rituals and customs
Topic: -
Replies: 1
Views: 6008

Re: Banned books and rituals

1. If your aunty was told that she looks different, she should take it as a compliment. 2. I have not heard about this book.. is the font in gujrati but the phonetics and vocals in Arabic or is the actual dua'a in gujrati language? If the latter, i would say it is better to leave it. The main reason...
by kseeker
Sun Aug 12, 2018 8:29 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Practice Of Female Circumcision Among Bohra Muslims.
Replies: 1333
Views: 467201

Re: Practice Of Female Circumcision Among Bohra Muslims.

And just for your information (not that any truth apart from that given to you by the kothar and your local amilsaheb will be useful to you), what you are describing as the bohra ritual of only reducing the prepuce and comparing it to the western procedure of clitoral unhooding to get MORE sexually...
by kseeker
Sun Aug 12, 2018 8:25 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Practice Of Female Circumcision Among Bohra Muslims.
Replies: 1333
Views: 467201

Re: Practice Of Female Circumcision Among Bohra Muslims.

you sound like a proper bhakt of Mufaddal "Abu Bakr" Saifuddin.. .. I wonder if you will be able to understand the quoted text.. depends if your master gave you permission to study islam.... tell me Mr. Bhakt.. what is the reason (apart from "My mola told me to" ) a woman is sup...
by kseeker
Sun Aug 12, 2018 7:46 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Practice Of Female Circumcision Among Bohra Muslims.
Replies: 1333
Views: 467201

Re: Practice Of Female Circumcision Among Bohra Muslims.

Retard, let me quote you something directly from the passage and explain it to you cause apparently your english comprehension is deplorable. The case was lodged BECAUSE the head could not be seen.... on APPEAL, the case was dismissed because based on "new expert advice" the tip of the he...
by kseeker
Sun Aug 12, 2018 7:24 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Practice Of Female Circumcision Among Bohra Muslims.
Replies: 1333
Views: 467201

Re: Practice Of Female Circumcision Among Bohra Muslims.

Retard, let me quote you something directly from the passage and explain it to you cause apparently your english comprehension is deplorable. The case was lodged BECAUSE the head could not be seen.... on APPEAL, the case was dismissed because based on "new expert advice" the tip of the he...
by kseeker
Sat Aug 11, 2018 10:25 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Practice Of Female Circumcision Among Bohra Muslims.
Replies: 1333
Views: 467201

Re: Practice Of Female Circumcision Among Bohra Muslims.

Fathe Mubin?? Please read the summary of the verdict released by the court in the attachment. For proof of authenticity, you may visit the link below and download the file yourself: https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5b68d25ce4b0b9ab4020e71c Basically, the case was thrown out because 'tests' p...
by kseeker
Sat Aug 11, 2018 9:19 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Practice Of Female Circumcision Among Bohra Muslims.
Replies: 1333
Views: 467201

Re: Practice Of Female Circumcision Among Bohra Muslims.

Fathe Mubin?? Please read the summary of the verdict released by the court in the attachment. For proof of authenticity, you may visit the link below and download the file yourself: https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/5b68d25ce4b0b9ab4020e71c Basically, the case was thrown out because 'tests' pr...
by kseeker
Sun Jun 03, 2018 10:42 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: The Empire Crumbles II
Replies: 36
Views: 14173

Re: The Empire Crumbles II

Two questions.. 1. SMS mentions that FGM is part of our Shariyat and was instructed by the Prophet (PBUH)... is there any mention of FGM in Daim ul Islam or Taweel ud Daim.. or any other Bohra literature? 2. Does any one have an idea for how long this practice has been taken place in our society? Th...
by kseeker
Thu Apr 05, 2018 10:44 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Death of SMS Mazoon?
Replies: 23
Views: 10443

Death of SMS Mazoon?

Some of my bohra friends are telling me that" Mazoon saheb has passed away" but have no idea who the mazoon is...
anyone??
by kseeker
Sat Dec 30, 2017 5:14 am
Forum: Dawoodi Bohra religion, rituals and customs
Topic: Wearing used emerald stone
Replies: 0
Views: 9189

Wearing used emerald stone

I have an emrald ring originally worn by my ancestor... Can i wear this as well? Hindu astrology forbids it stating that a stone has a life for only 2-4 years and after that it only emits negativity... Does bohra beleif or theology have any thing to say about used stones
by kseeker
Sat Sep 09, 2017 4:40 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Ashara 1439 - Karachi, Pakistan
Replies: 67
Views: 42347

Ashara 1439 - Karachi, Pakistan

This was unexpected. Given the political + wahabi mentality people have towards Shiias, this event won't go without problems....
I hope I am wrong....
by kseeker
Sat Sep 09, 2017 3:57 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Ghadeer a khum
Replies: 17
Views: 9712

Re: Ghadeer a khum

Fasting is a form of ibaadat.... fasting on a day of importance is a 'better' form of ibaadat...thus people fast on the day of Hajj, 2nd day of Muharram, 27th Rajjab etc....it is not fardh (obligatory) to fast on these days as it is not a commandment of Allah. However, one does it towards devotion t...
by kseeker
Wed Oct 05, 2016 2:18 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Amil refuses permission for burial
Replies: 7
Views: 4912

Re: Amil refuses permission for burial

I sympathize with the author... However, while reading it.. it made me realize that the biggest reason why the bohra community members put up with this corruption and evil of the 'jamaat' is that they want a place to be burried 'properly'... as if this is what is going to decide their afterlife.... ...
by kseeker
Fri Aug 26, 2016 1:47 am
Forum: Dawoodi Bohra religion, rituals and customs
Topic: Hijama/Cupping in Dawoodi Bohra
Replies: 3
Views: 8418

Re: Hijama/Cupping in Dawoodi Bohra

thanks ghulam mohammed... however, are there any references of hijama in daim ul islam or taweel ud daim? i tried it myself and i agree with the author's comments. very nerve wracking initially but had the best night sleep ever that night... greatly affected my back ache as well... i did the chinese...
by kseeker
Fri Aug 12, 2016 7:44 am
Forum: What is happening in your Jamat?
Topic: Australia Supreme Court criminal trial for Bohra FGM practice
Replies: 122
Views: 94927

Re: Australia Supreme Court criminal trial for Bohra FGM practice

I wonder if this will in any way affect bohra migrations to australia...
by kseeker
Fri Aug 12, 2016 2:34 am
Forum: Dawoodi Bohra religion, rituals and customs
Topic: Hijama/Cupping in Dawoodi Bohra
Replies: 3
Views: 8418

Hijama/Cupping in Dawoodi Bohra

I would like to know if there is any mention of Hijama/ Blood cupping in Dawoodi Bohra books.. is it approved, useful and any other information you could share..

thanks
by kseeker
Thu Aug 11, 2016 3:47 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Zahir Batin Fitnat : A New Summary
Replies: 48
Views: 22882

Re: Zahir Batin Fitnat : A New Summary

LOL. Did he not know earlier that his brother was going to pass away so not to appoint him Mansoos? both the brothers got to become a dai.. as it was meant to be.... if the elder brother would have been made one first, the younger brother would not have become dai at all... he KNEW the younger brot...
by kseeker
Tue Aug 09, 2016 2:32 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Zahir Batin Fitnat : A New Summary
Replies: 48
Views: 22882

Re: Zahir Batin Fitnat : A New Summary

If my mind is high and confused, its most probably due the garbage of STS, SMB, SKQ and SMS... I have never shifted my stance on anything.. the only problem here is that you are so impatient to blabber garbage, you don't make the effort to read sentences completely... since you are so well versed i...
by kseeker
Mon Aug 08, 2016 2:50 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Zahir Batin Fitnat : A New Summary
Replies: 48
Views: 22882

Re: Zahir Batin Fitnat : A New Summary

1. I never stated that Syedi Abdeali Imaduddin was a mazoon.. I said that mazoons can pass away before their Dai but a mazoon who is made a mansoos cannot... 2. The mansoos is made by ilhaam of the Imam - this is a fact as per dawoodi bohra beliefs. If a mansoos dies before becoming the Dai then he...