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EMERGING SHIA SECT OF 21ST CENTURY : ISMAILI MUSLIMS
... low profile in past Islamic world, Shia Ismaili Muslims are fast emerging as one of the most visible and internationally recognized Shia Ismaili Muslim communities of 21st century. Within the Shia theological framework, the concept of taqiyah* refers to a dispensation allowing believers to conceal t ...
... low profile in past Islamic world, Shia Ismaili Muslims are fast emerging as one of the most visible and internationally recognized Shia Ismaili Muslim communities of 21st century. Within the Shia theological framework, the concept of taqiyah* refers to a dispensation allowing believers to conceal t ...
SUNNIS VS. SHI`ITES The vast majority of the world`s Muslim
... Although most Shiites agree on the basic premise that Ali was the first rightful imam, they disagree on his successors. The Ismailis, who are the second largest Shiite sect, broke off in the eighth century, recognizing ...
... Although most Shiites agree on the basic premise that Ali was the first rightful imam, they disagree on his successors. The Ismailis, who are the second largest Shiite sect, broke off in the eighth century, recognizing ...
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... too ill to lead the now traditional Friday congregational prayer in the mosque. A widely respected tradition states that Muhammad deputized Abu-Bakr to lead the prayers on His behalf. If true, this did much to strengthen Abu-Bakr's claim to be Muhammad's successor. Another incident … has AbuBakr mak ...
... too ill to lead the now traditional Friday congregational prayer in the mosque. A widely respected tradition states that Muhammad deputized Abu-Bakr to lead the prayers on His behalf. If true, this did much to strengthen Abu-Bakr's claim to be Muhammad's successor. Another incident … has AbuBakr mak ...
Living the Ethics of One`s Faith: The Aga Khan`s
... The capitalized term “Imam” is not to be confused with the uncapitalized term “imam” or clerical leader. As the Aga Khan explained in his address to the Canadian Parliament in February 2014,“The Sunni position is that the Prophet nominated no successor, and that spiritual-moral authority belongs to ...
... The capitalized term “Imam” is not to be confused with the uncapitalized term “imam” or clerical leader. As the Aga Khan explained in his address to the Canadian Parliament in February 2014,“The Sunni position is that the Prophet nominated no successor, and that spiritual-moral authority belongs to ...
Lesson D Sunni and Shia Flipped learning
... Believe in Muhammad’s teachings and religious guidance of his family, which is referred to Ahl al-Bayt Bloodline continues through daughter, Fatima, and Son-in-law/cousin, ‘Ali Believe descendants are Imams fathered by ‘Ali First three rulings of Sunni Caliphs is seen as an occurrence in history and ...
... Believe in Muhammad’s teachings and religious guidance of his family, which is referred to Ahl al-Bayt Bloodline continues through daughter, Fatima, and Son-in-law/cousin, ‘Ali Believe descendants are Imams fathered by ‘Ali First three rulings of Sunni Caliphs is seen as an occurrence in history and ...
Quran Sunna (of Prophet and imams)
... 3. The Sunna of the Imams = infallible 4. In the absence of evidence from these ...
... 3. The Sunna of the Imams = infallible 4. In the absence of evidence from these ...
colo 2_13 - Grand Encampment, Knights Templar
... reenacted annually by devout Shiites and has come to represent the resistance of truth to materialistic tyranny. Things are further complicated in that the passing of the nass, or the spiritual authority to rule the religion, is often contested. Thus we have Caliphs suppressing Shiite movements, mur ...
... reenacted annually by devout Shiites and has come to represent the resistance of truth to materialistic tyranny. Things are further complicated in that the passing of the nass, or the spiritual authority to rule the religion, is often contested. Thus we have Caliphs suppressing Shiite movements, mur ...
Possible Response: The Ismaili Sect of Islam
... The various sects of Shi’ia (which means ‘party’ [of ‘Ali]) do not venerate the first three caliphs, but nearly all venerate ‘Ali, Hasan, Husayn, and Husayn’s son, Ali Zayn al-Abidin as true Imams. (Those who venerate the Imams are also referred to as ‘Imami’.) However, after Ali Zayn alAbidin, half ...
... The various sects of Shi’ia (which means ‘party’ [of ‘Ali]) do not venerate the first three caliphs, but nearly all venerate ‘Ali, Hasan, Husayn, and Husayn’s son, Ali Zayn al-Abidin as true Imams. (Those who venerate the Imams are also referred to as ‘Imami’.) However, after Ali Zayn alAbidin, half ...
Shi`ism File
... • Around 70% of Shias live in Iran, Pakistan, India and Iraq. • Major Sects: Imami (Twelvers) Ismailis (Seveners) ...
... • Around 70% of Shias live in Iran, Pakistan, India and Iraq. • Major Sects: Imami (Twelvers) Ismailis (Seveners) ...