Archive - Ismaili Gnosis

Should We Quit Fasting at the End of Ramadan?

Poetry and Prose to Remind Us About True Fasting and the Essence of Ramadan

Mar 30 •

Recommended Readings for Nawruz and Laylat al-Qadr

Concise list of relevant Ismaili Gnosis articles exploring the esoteric and spiritual significance of Nawruz and Laylat al-Qadr

Mar 20 •

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Chehlum: Spiritual Meaning of 40 Days after the Imam's Passing

Observing 40 Days of Prayer after Imam Shah Karim⁽ᶜ⁾'s Passing is for the Jamat's Benefit

Mar 16 •

Succession of Imamat: Q&A on Nur, Nass and Nasab (Lineage)

Theological & Historical Answers about the Succession of Imamat in 2025

Mar 11 •

The Necessity of the Imam After the Prophet (A Companion to "Where is Imamat Found in the Qur'an?")

Revealing Qur’anic Evidence for Imamat and Unveiling its Deeper Significance

Mar 5 •

Do Ismailis Have to Fast in Ramadan? Zahiri & Batini Fasting in Ismaili History

Esoteric Haqiqi Fasting is obligatory all-year; the Ramadan Zahiri Fasting is optional

Mar 1 •

February 2025

The Imams as Possessors of Divine Authority (Ulu'l-Amr) in the Qur’an

Sections 7-9 of "Where is Imamat Found in the Qur’an?": Key Qur’anic verses about God appointing hereditary Imams through prophetic history with Shi‘i…

Feb 13 •

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Offering Bay'ah to the New Imam

Bay‘ah is the spiritual covenant that every Ismaili Muslim makes with the Imam of the Time

Feb 10 •

Imam Shah Karim's Funeral: Ta'wil of Quranic Verse on Returning to Allah

Ismaili Esoteric Interpretations on the Spiritual Meaning of Belonging and Returning to God

Feb 7 •

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January 2025

Video: What is the Ismaili View of the Prophet's Mi‘raj?

Dr. Khalil Andani explains the Ismaili understanding of the Prophet's Mi'raj

Jan 26 •

The Imam of the Righteous Present in Every Generation per the Qur’an

Key Qur’anic verses about God appointing hereditary Imams through prophetic history with Shi‘i Ismaili commentary and ta’wil.

Jan 24 •

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Guardians of Esoteric Knowledge: Exploring the Agents of Ta’wil in Ismaili Thought (Part 1)

A discussion on the ta’wil and ta‘lim of the Qur’an and how esoteric knowledge reaches the believers.

Jan 17 •

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