Archive - Ismaili Gnosis

March 2025

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 •

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