Ismaili Web Guestbook July 2000

Ismaili Web Guestbook - July 2000

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This Persian calligraphy invokes prayers that are dedicated to our Prophet Muhammed and Hazrat Ali. I think it reads: "O Allah Give your blessings to our Prophet Muhammed and his great disciple Ali. (The Salwaat) Purify our hearts and souls, bless us all, and group us with your virtuous children"

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Dear Readers,
I would really like your cooperation in using my guestbook as a guestbook and not as a discussion or chat forum. As you all know that this is my personal website maintained by personal resources (time and funds) and it is very difficult when visitors overuse these resources and I have to pay for it in time and money. I have supported this effort for the last six years and ask your help in keeping the guestbook usage to appropriate levels. Thanks for your cooperation. See msg from my ISP below.
Nina Jaffer - Web Curator Ismaili Web<amana@hal-pc.org>
USA - Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 12:27:26 (CDT)
>Return-Path: root >Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 02:49:02 -0459 (CDT) >From: Superuser and Postmaster >To: amana >Subject: >>>> W A R N I N G !--account has exceeded disk quota <<<< > >Please reduce the amount of disk space you are using! Your HALNet >account has exceeded the system user quota as shown below:

Regards to all the readers here in general and all Ismaelis in special.
Erhard Welzel <erhard.welzel@ev.siemens.de>
Erlangen, Germany - Wednesday, August 30, 2000 at 04:39:58 (CDT)

well done on an excellent website - it makes me very proud to be an ismaili
shereen hirji <shereenhirji@aol.com>
london, uk - Tuesday, August 29, 2000 at 08:08:25 (CDT)

ToJavedrana: The muslims durig prophet Mohammad(PBUH)what did they face if they want to pray? Or do you think that God did not accept there prayers!!!! Me as an ismailis ithink it is more important to have faith in your heart whatever you are facing.
mohammad <mohammad22@damascus.every1.net>
CANADA - Tuesday, August 29, 2000 at 00:16:32 (CDT)

I hope you can help me find my lost friend sarah. Thanks for making a site were ismailis can come to find out more about there religion. you must know a lot to make this huge site. Thank you. and ya ali madat
Karim Gilani <Karim@Gilania.freeserve.co.uk>
Birmingham, England UK - Monday, August 28, 2000 at 18:54:02 (CDT)

can someone tell me where i can get friman for the net please thanks
alisha husein <khoja2@excite.com>
Edmonton, canada - Monday, August 28, 2000 at 16:49:07 (CDT)

yaa ali madad,i m samir hajiyani. can any body please send me the photos of hazar imam and prince aly mohd , i m the student of engg,studying far from any jamatkhana please send me the same
samir hajiyani <hd99401@bits-pilani.ac.in>
pilani, raj india - Monday, August 28, 2000 at 13:12:22 (CDT)

Assalomu alaikum dear brothers and sisters, I was very happy going through this web, I am happy that there are so nice web where you can corespondent your spiritual brothers and sisters from difference parts or the world. In Badakhshan we have not access to internet, yet. I hope insholloh in near future we'll got access and join you very often. With very kind regards and Ya Ali Madad to you, your family and your jamoat
Farid Gulomjonov <farid@khorugh.tajik.net>
Khorog, Badakhshan Tajikistan - Monday, August 28, 2000 at 10:00:34 (CDT)

i love you
imran <noorjahan@aol.com>
lilburn, ga USA - Saturday, August 26, 2000 at 12:48:03 (CDT)

Salam Palestine... I'am from Lebanon, My family name is FAKOUA, I know in palestine existe a region named FAKOUA and a family named FAKOUA. if you know this region and any personne from this family in palestine, please tell me, please tell me. In the wait of your Email Yours sincerely Sameh FAKOUA fakoua@yahoo.com
Sameh FAKOUA <fakoua@yahoo.com>
Kalamoun, Lebanon - Saturday, August 26, 2000 at 08:06:46 (CDT)

i was just browsing the sites
moez jetha <moezjetha@hotmail.com>
brampton, Ont canada - Friday, August 25, 2000 at 13:35:41 (CDT)

I THINK UR ENEMY OF ISLAM . U ALL WANT TO SPLIT PAKISTAN.
ks
LHR, PAKISTAN - Friday, August 25, 2000 at 13:09:02 (CDT)

hi i m not belived ur site.
shahzad
karachi, pakistan - Friday, August 25, 2000 at 13:02:39 (CDT)

I am a young Ismaili girl while I was checking you site I really enjoyed it. You have provided a lot of useful information about our beloved Imam. Thanks a lot and Ya Ali Madad
Parwin Azimy <Parwin_Azimy@hotmail.com>
Sherbrooke, Qe Canada - Friday, August 25, 2000 at 09:50:06 (CDT)

Dear Nina:OUR AGAKHAN NETWORK DOING A STERLING JOB FOR THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES remind me a story of a man called Federic Ozanam who was born in Milan in 1813. While studying law at Sorbonne in Paris he was one of a group of students who formed a religious discussion. One day, he suddenly cried out,"The blessing of the poor is the blessing of God.Let us go to the poor! His friends reponded and under his leadership they sought out people in need to help them with food and clothing. Their good work spread and snowballed into the movement known as the Society of St.Vincent de Paul, now caring for needy and downcast in nearly every country of the world.Ozanam himself died,worn out at 40, but what a legacy he left behibd!
H.E.Mohamed <hmohamed@cadvision.com>
Calgary., AB. Canada. - Friday, August 25, 2000 at 08:54:57 (CDT)

YAM HI EVERYONE. MY NAME IS NOUREEN AMIRALI. I NEED SOME INFO ABOUT THE CITY VANCOUVER BURNABY , AS WELL AS IF THERE R SOME ISMAILI FRIENDS INTERESTED IN BEING MY FRIEND R MOST WELCOME BUT YES I WOULD PREFER THE ISMAILI FRIENDS THOSE WHO LIVE IN VANCOUVER BURNABY. THAT'S IT. WAITIN 4 FRIENDS REPLY!!! NOUREEN (PRINCESSNOUREEN@HOTMAIL.COM)
NOUREEN AMIRALI <PRINCESSNOUREEN@HOTMAIL.COM>
DUBAI, UAE UAE - Friday, August 25, 2000 at 04:10:48 (CDT)

YA ALI MADAD. THIS IS A MESSAGE FOR ALL THE RAHIMABADIS (PRESENT OR EX-RESIDENTS OF RAHIMABAD COLONY, KARACHI). WE, A GROUP OF FRIENDS, ARE IN THE PROCESS OF MAKING OUR OWN RAHIMABAD WEBSITE AND IT WOULD BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED IF ANYONE FROM RAHIMABAD CAN PROVIDE ANY KIND OF INFORMATION SPECIALLY NEW AND OLD PHOTOS TO BE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE. PLS CONTACT ME ON MY EMAIL ADDRESS. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. AZIZ'CyberKnight'MADHANI
AZIZ MADHANI <azizm@earthlink.net>
LOS ANGELES, CA USA - Thursday, August 24, 2000 at 23:35:43 (CDT)

hi!Noreen how are you? Hope that u will be fine. I am an Ismaili from Pakistan. I went through your web message. with best wishes and Ya-Ali-Madad Tika Khan
Tika Khan <khan@cd.com.pk>
rawalpindi, pakistan - Thursday, August 24, 2000 at 17:29:24 (CDT)

This is my very first visit to this site and from what I have seen, it is heart warming and inshahllah, will visit again. All the very best - keep up the good work.
Mr Mohamed. Mitha <m.mitha@tesco.net>
London, U.K. - Thursday, August 24, 2000 at 17:26:43 (CDT)

Hi ! Noreen, how are you? Hope you will be fine. I went through your web message. I am an Ismaili from Pakistan. A hend of frindship. With best wishes and Ya-Ali-Madad. Tika khan
Tika Khan <khan@cd.com.pk>
rawalpindi, pk pakistan - Thursday, August 24, 2000 at 17:26:16 (CDT)

Hi ! Noreen, how are you? I come across your web message and here is a hand of friendship. I am An Ismaili from Pakistan. With best wishes and Ya-Ali-Madad. Tika Khan
Tika Khan <Khan@cd.com.pk>
rawalindi, Pakistan Pakistan - Thursday, August 24, 2000 at 17:11:33 (CDT)

hi!noreen!whow r u?i hope u r fine.im an ismaili from pakistan.i went through your written. Wait for response. with best wishes and Ya-Ali-Madad.Tika Khan
tika khan <khan@cd.com.pk>
rawalpindi, pakistan - Thursday, August 24, 2000 at 16:37:16 (CDT)

hi!i went through your web site.it is interesting and i enjoyed a lot. with best wishes. tika khan hunzai.
tika khan hunzai <khan@cd.com.pk>
rawalpindi, pakitan - Thursday, August 24, 2000 at 16:24:56 (CDT)

YA ALI MADAD! HI MY NAME IS NOUREEN AMIRALI . I'M 16 YRS OLD AND I WANNA MAKE ISMAILI FRIENDS IN VANCOUVER BURNABY. ANYONE INTRESTED PLZ DO MAIL ME O.K THANX . MY E-MAIL ADD IS : PRINCESSNOUREEN@HOTMAIL.COM THANX AND YA ALI MADAD
NOUREEN AMIRALI <PRINCESSNOUREEN@HOTMAIL.COM>
DUBAI, UAE UAE - Thursday, August 24, 2000 at 13:17:27 (CDT)

COULD PLEASE SOMEBODY TELL ME THE WEBSITE ADDRESS OF ISMAILI CENTRE IN VANCOUVER ( BURNABY ) PLEASE SEND THE ADDRESS AT MY E-MAIL ADDRESS . ( MOWLA_ALY@YAHOO.COM ) I WOULD BE GREAT FUL TO THAT PERSON . BY THE WAY I'M PLANNING TO MIGRATE TO CANADA IN VANCOUVER SO COULD SOMEONE GIVE ME THE INFORMATION ABOUT HOUSE RENT ( 2 BEDROOM HALL )ETC.
AZIZ AMIRALI <MOWLA_ALY@YAHOO.COM>
DUBAI, U.A.E. - Wednesday, August 23, 2000 at 06:06:48 (CDT)

Dear Nina:MARK OF RELIGION: The distinguishing mark of a religion is not so much liberty as obedience, and its value is measured by the sacrifice which it can extract from the individual.
H.E.Mohamed <hmohamed@cadvision.com>
Calgary., AB. Canada. - Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 14:54:56 (CDT)

I LIKED THE SITE AMAN.COM AND I WISH U ALL THE BEST. I WOULD BE OBLIGE IF U SEND ME A FEW RECENT PHOTOGRAPHS OF HAZAR IMAM , BEGUM INARA AND PRINCE ALI MUHAMED. THANK U AND YA ALI MADAD
salima panjwani <salimapanjwani@usa.net>
mumbai, maharastra india - Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 06:48:05 (CDT)

I LIKED THE SITE AMAN.COM AND I WISH U ALL THE BEST
salima panjwani <salimapanjwani@usa.net>
mumbai, maharastra india - Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 06:36:47 (CDT)

Ya Ali Madad. My name is Gulanar Sayani. I entered into your website by sheer fluke. It is a wonderful site and I have not had the opportunity to explore it in full.
Gulanar Sayani <anne.sayani@bham-women's.thenhs.com>
Birmingham, UK - Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 06:22:51 (CDT)

yaalimadad and khushali mubarak to all ismaili brothers and sister to every part of the world. I am very much happy to go through your web site and pary that may mowla give you courage to write and provide excellent knowledge to every ismaili and may mowla success you in every step of life aamin. Once again accept yaalimad from me, my husband Malik and from my daughter Nargis.by by
Farida Malik <farida2m@yahoo.com>
karachi, Pakistan - Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 00:40:43 (CDT)

yaalimadad and khushali mubarak to all ismaili brothers and sister to every part of the world. I am very much happy to go through your web site and pary that may mowla give you courage to write and give excellent knowledge to ismaili and success in every step of life aamin. Once again accept yaalimad from me, my husband Malik and from my daughter Nargis.by by
Farida Malik <farida2m@yahoo.com>
karachi, Pakistan - Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 00:30:10 (CDT)

YAA ALI MADAD TO ALL MY FRIENDS.I M THE STUDENT OF BITS PILANI INDIA. IF ANY ONE INTERESTED IN MAKING CARRIER IN ANY ENGG. FIELD AND WANT INFORMATION FOR BITS PILANI,PLEASE MAIL ME.ITS A VERY NICE INSTITUTION WITH LOTS OF OPPORTUNITIES IN SOFTWARE PLUS OTHER ENGG. ONCE AGAIN YAA ALI MADAD.mail at (hd99401@bits-pilani.ac.in)
HAJIYANI HAJIYANI <hd99401@bits-pilani.ac.in>
pilani, raj india - Monday, August 21, 2000 at 07:10:30 (CDT)

THIS IS AZIZ MADHANI OF C12 RAHIMABAD (KARACHI) ALIVE AND KICKING WELL IN LOS ANGELES, USA. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ALL LONG LOST FRIENDS, MEN/WOMEN, SEPARATED AND SCATTERED NOW DUE TO THE CRUELTIES/PERPLEXITIES OF TIME, FATE AND GEOGRAPHICAL DISTANCES!!
AZIZ MADHANI <azizm@earthlink.net>
LOS ANGELES, CA USA - Sunday, August 20, 2000 at 13:05:38 (CDT)

Assalaamu Alaykum! Are there Ismailis in South Africa, in particular the beautiful city of Cape Town? If so, I would like to make contact. Please advise accordingly. RAAIQ
Raaiq Richard Spencer Cheetham <rick-itc@iafrica.com>
Cape Town, South Africa - Sunday, August 20, 2000 at 06:00:41 (CDT)

Ya Ali Madad: Iam a syrian ismaili & i would like to knou what do you have about the ismailis in syria & if you can send me any photos for prince Ali Mohamad pleas. thank you.
mohammad <mohammad22@damascus.every1.net>
galgary, AB canada - Saturday, August 19, 2000 at 03:27:13 (CDT)

CONGRATLUATION TO ALL OF YOU.AND BEST WISHES.FOR ISMAILY PAGE
FEROZ A.ALLAHWALA <ALLAHWALA@AOL.COM>
CONROE, TX USA - Friday, August 18, 2000 at 14:44:54 (CDT)

Salam - o - alaikum, I am a Shia Muslim and am intrested in understanding the ismaili philosophy. I have had very intresting lectures of Muayyad fid din Shirazi's lectures thru your website. I thank you for this. Equally in your website I find often in the litterature, the references to the books like Iftitahad Da'wa, Daemul Islam etc... by Qadi an Numan And also the litterature by Naseer Khushrau etc. Is there any means of getting these books. I would appretiate any information you give me concerning this subject and any other litterature you feel may help me to understand the philosophy which was until shortly unknown to me ! Khuda Hafiz Taha
Taha Khokhar <tkhokhar@hotmail.com>
USA - Friday, August 18, 2000 at 11:55:04 (CDT)

Assalamu Alaikum I am looking for the biography of OWAIS BIN AMER EL KURANEI and al MUHALLAB BIN ABY SAFRA jAZAK ALLAH KHAIR
Mohammad khatib <mundialcenter@curinfo.an>
USA - Friday, August 18, 2000 at 11:50:37 (CDT)

YA ALI MADAD, soy de los ismaelitas de Siria (Salamieh) y envío mis mejores respetos y saludos a su majestad Hadret Maulana Karim Shah Al Husseini Aga Khan 4ºy a toda la comunidad ismaelita mundial. Me gustaría saber en nombre mío y de mi familia la manera de ser recibido por su majestad o si puedo tener el privilegio de recibir un escrito suyo ya que son los sueños más deseados de mi familia y míos. También me gustaria saber si en Barcelona puedo encontrar publicaciones o libros sobre los ismaelitas en español o árabe y si también hay publicaciones para niños en este caso en español. A la espera de su respuesta, gracias por todo y un saludo cordial.
ABDALA HAMUD <rrpp@eresmas.com>
BARCELONA , SPAIN - Friday, August 18, 2000 at 11:49:10 (CDT)

Greetings fm Saudi Arabia Hi, how are you? I hope you are fine. I was very intersted going through your web, can you provide with some information about the prayers for all the five times during the day and more details about the five prayers. Also is there any arabic version. I mean if there is arabic it will be easier for me to understand most of the langauag. Thank you very much and have a nice day. Best/Regards
Ali Mohammed <y_topsalam@yahoo.com>
Saudi Arabia - Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 22:24:48 (CDT)

ya ali madad for all the ismailies living in the western countries.i am looking ismaili web site often and it is my great pleasure to know about my community living in the world. accept my warmest ya ali madad for all the ismaili brothers and sisters. with ya ali madad, safiullah hunzai
SAFIULLAH.BAIG <SAFIULLAH.BAIG@wanadoo.fr>
france - Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 22:06:46 (CDT)

Would you please try to send me some photos of Prince Aly Muhammad. I will really appreciate it. Thanks Please relpy to the following address mirzajuddani@hotmail.com
Mirza Juddani <mirzajuddani@hotmail.com>
USA - Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 22:04:38 (CDT)

Dear Nina:(Courtesy general demand):GREATER MEANING OF LIFE:True values is not always what it seems to be.The largest bank note issued in the United States had a face value of $10,000.Yet,the paper on which it is printed is worth only a few cents.But look at its intrinstic value.Millions work to earn as much, sacrificing health,friends,even their family.Can this bring lasting happiness?
H.E. Mohamed <hmohamed@cadvision.com>
Calgary, Canada - Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 21:56:50 (CDT)

Hi or Salam be shoma! This is Reza Mahjoub, a persian composer and guitar player, who invites you to listen to his number #1 selling cd on www.mp3.com/rezamusic! Merci kheyli mamnom. I hope you like it.
Reza Mahjoub <rezamusic@home.com>
USA - Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 21:55:20 (CDT)

GREETINGS TO ALL THE ISMAILIS. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ON WEB
Amber Investments <amberi@gt.co.ke>
Kenya - Monday, July 24, 2000 at 23:21:22 (CDT)

Dear Madam, I just visited your work, although i am a strict sunni Muslim, but i also impressed by your work. With regards, Zafar N. Daud
Zafar Nadeem Daud <saheskt@brain.net.pk>
USA - Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 03:37:53 (CDT)

Kohinoor Meghji <k_meghji@yahoo.com>
Midlands, uk England - Saturday, July 22, 2000 at 09:54:21 (CDT)

Anxiously waiting for your web which is under construction Thanks and regards from all family members.
Pervez Halani <halani@cyber.net.pk>
Karachi, Pakistan - Saturday, July 22, 2000 at 01:12:49 (CDT)

Yam 2 all
Ali notta <alinotta@hotmail.com>
karachi, Pakistan - Saturday, July 22, 2000 at 01:11:36 (CDT)

its very pleasure to visit ismaili web side
saleem alwani <salwani@cubexs.net.pk>
karachi, pakistan - Saturday, July 22, 2000 at 01:10:07 (CDT)

hi every one is nice to sign up
zaineel <zaineel@hotmail.com>
karachi, pakistan - Saturday, July 22, 2000 at 01:07:36 (CDT)

we have a brother named amaan ahmed and we tried to see if there was an amaana.org and we succeded thanx for nothing bye
naajiaa ahmed and kamran ahmed <mailto:goin2cali22@hotmail.com/%20kamran__12@hotmail.com>
vancouver, b.c canada - Saturday, July 22, 2000 at 01:06:07 (CDT)

I enjoyed the Agha Khan website.I am appreciative of his contributions to Islamic Architecture.
Jamil T.Sheikh <jamil@jsarchitects.net>
New York, NY USA - Saturday, July 22, 2000 at 01:04:17 (CDT)

YA ALI MADAD i am getting very happy when i saw some new changes i means change of world change of people and change of invierment. i hope with this changes we well add the possitive sign and troughout the negative sign. thanks you very much yam
Imam Ali <aliafg@yahoo.com>
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN - Saturday, July 22, 2000 at 01:00:24 (CDT)

TO COME ACROSS THIS SECTION BY ACCIDENT.CONGRAGULATIONS TO YOUR HIGHNESS ON YOUR MARRIAGE TO BEGUM INAARA;& TO THE NEW BORN BABY WITH BEST WISHES & YA ALI MADAT. FROM RAJABALI SOMJI & FAMILY.
PRSOMJI <PRSOMJI@YAHOO.COM>
VANCOUVER;, BC CANADA - Friday, July 21, 2000 at 07:30:54 (CDT)

This msg has been removed as there is no valid email -
I'll be surprised if this message makes to the guestbook...but if it does, convince me otherwise!
Morgan Shaw
USA - Friday, July 21, 2000 at 02:45:39 (CDT)

Ya ali MAdad to all ismaili Write me if u have time
Marhaba <marhabo@usa.net>
Dushanbe, Pamir Tajikistan - Friday, July 21, 2000 at 02:07:51 (CDT)

Ya Ali Madad!
Marhaba <marhabo@usa.net>
Dushanbe, Tajikistan - Friday, July 21, 2000 at 02:04:14 (CDT)

Great Site!
Navroz Shariff <nshariff@jjay.cuny.edu>
New York, NY USA - Thursday, July 20, 2000 at 23:23:03 (CDT)

Keep up the good work !
Iqbal Lalany <Iqbal@lalany.com>
Vancouver, BC Canada - Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at 21:20:56 (CDT)

I always enjoy all of H.H agakhan's web site, I like to see more photos.
SHAMIM, LADHANI <RAZESHAM@CS.COM>
MONROE, WA USA - Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at 18:58:08 (CDT)

I agree with the professor in one thing, this is not the forum for discussion and it must be honored..obviously. there is a great need for a discussion forum...a safe place to communicate..."if I speak with the tongues of men and of angels but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal"....who are we to judge half baked illiterate, primitive people????? have we all not at one time been open windows hungry for knowledge?????blessings to all..Rebecca
Rebecca Malek <rmalek1@home.com>
Oklahoma City, OK USA - Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at 14:28:11 (CDT)

Amana Guestbook:I am not a contributor but a browser.If any intellectual who has todate greatly contributed to the knowledge of Ismailism in your web page, has been decired.Enemies of Ismailis abound.Those half-backed illitrate,primive and unproductive people have done more harm than good with their gutteral English.Henceforth your web page will go down hill.The lament is: Some Ismailis are still seething in jealousy,ill-will and self-centeredness and at times utterly selfish.Mowla says:Improve yourself.
Prof.Salim Ismail
Ottawa, Ont. Canada. - Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at 09:50:39 (CDT)

Dear Nina/Gafoor, Ya Ali Madad: Official photos of our Beloved Hazar Imam, Begum Inara and "Little" Prince Aly Mohamed are on Heritage Society, awaiting to see them on your beautiful website too. Keep up the excellent work. May Allah Shower His Blessings you and your family. Khudahafiz
Yasmin Mawani <yallah@better.net>
Toronto, Ont. Canada - Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at 09:29:25 (CDT)

ya ali madad, good work, keep it up.
anverali merali <anveralim@hotmail.com>
dar-es-salaam, tanzania - Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at 03:31:35 (CDT)

I agree with brother NOORDIN LALANI absolutely 101% !!
AZIZ 'CyberKnight' MADHANI <azizm@earthlink.net>
UNIMATRIX ZERO, CA USA - Tuesday, July 18, 2000 at 22:34:36 (CDT)

I have just come across your website. I enjoyed it. You have indeed put in a lot of hard work. Excellent and well done. Congratulations!
Sadrudin K Lalji <sklalji@aol.com>
London, U.K. - Tuesday, July 18, 2000 at 14:56:41 (CDT)

Dear Nina Ya-Ali-Madad, whenever I log-on to your site one thing disturbs me most is first page, it is more discussion page then guest book, I want to suggest you that limit the number of words i.e., only 50 words per person to sign the gues tbook or as you want, it should be the guest book not History or discussionbook. Sorry, but it irritates me whenever I scroll. since the links are at the top of the page and fonts are of size 1 or 2, it gets invisible. I hope that you'll look into this matter. thanking you nooshla Ya-Ali-Madad
Nooruddin Lalani <muridonline@usa.net>
USA - Tuesday, July 18, 2000 at 12:12:31 (CDT)

keep up the good work inshallah
Ismail Akbar Mohammad
Phoenix, az USA - Monday, July 17, 2000 at 21:06:07 (CDT)

I liked very much this website, even if I don't know english and computer very much. Keep up Good Work and add more photographs. I congratulate you for the excellent work for educating community about Ismailism.
Alimohmed J. Maknojia <ajmukhi@hotmail.com>
Manpura(Gujarat, India), Guj. India - Monday, July 17, 2000 at 19:46:53 (CDT)

Excellent site. My children are getting very much knowledge and info regarding Islamic heros through this. I shall be very grateful if you send me some pictures of Muslim Scientists especially picture of Jabir Ibn Haiyan. Thanks @ regards
GHULAM MUSTAFA <sepol@super.net.pk>
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN - Monday, July 17, 2000 at 01:47:58 (CDT)

Keep up the good work!!!!! Hello to all my long lost buddies, if you find me on this guest book, e-mail me please!!!!!
Zahida Bandali (Virjee) <ZahidaV@aol.com>
Originally from MOROGORO, Tanzania, Currently residing in Toronto, Canada - Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 19:10:53 (CDT)

Thanks for having such enlightening information about women in Islam tradition
Emily Young <emmastylee2g@aol.com>
Albuquerque, NM USA - Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 19:00:48 (CDT)

i see ur w.sid i foud it best and loard of information we have proud of u
yar shah bago <yarshah@nettlink.net.pk>
karachi, sind pak - Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 14:48:22 (CDT)

fazal family enjoyed this site very much.
fazal's family <minaz@sprint.ca>
toronto, canada - Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 14:39:56 (CDT)

Dear Nina, this will be my last contribution, if it is still publishable--I have undertaken a new project. I have received an invitation from Ismaili Institute 'world wide wab page' started on Khushali day. Meanwhile I wish to pay tribute to you personally for your sacrifice in money, time & intelligence in running this web page:ALL IN SERVICE OF THE COMMUNITY AND THE IMAM.He will surely reward you and bless you.(H.E.) THE ISMAILI CULTURE:THEY ARE ORIENTAL SHIA IMAMI MUSLIMS:In cultural foundation, THE FOREMOST IS UNSTINTED LOYATY TO IAMAM: To undersatnd Ismaili Culture , we should go past their history and discern the thread that they are Orientals,Muslims, with touch of occidental in their pattern of life.Their loyalty to Imam is foremost in their cultural pursuit of life.They are also Asians and Orientals in their cultural pursuit. Although Asians may have many differing concepts of their own religions; but strangely there is a common thread regardless of their religious pursuits:a broad-based common culture.They came under influence of Western culture under colonial rule of Western Metropolitan countries; thus at times they have been compelled to marry two ways-Oriental and Occidental and have maintained semblance of both; but they have not shed their core oriental culture, since they had time to weigh and discern the true characteristics of both. Their enlightenment of culture has come from within and without.They have been mindful of powerful current of other cultures making inroads into theirs.They have exhibited awareness of this inroad throughout history;but they have clung to their avowed ways.They do hear the constant whisper of Western culture:"be indpendent;do your own things;grow up,and above all,be an individual". Their loyalty to the group in their cultural pursuit of life. stems from their filial loyalty,community loyalty and above all loyalty to the country of their domicile;and their sticking to each other as if to rise and fall together.This constitutes world-wide community bonding.They have developed their self-image as members of one big family.Their culture is not conducive to draw a line in things of life with precision and constancy.Their relationship between individual and citizen,nation and the world are all intermingled and indistinguishable in a mould called the "community." In their culture no analysis is made within the framework of dichotomy, such is in Western way of thinking that : water is either hot or cold,problem is right or wrong,convention is good or bad; dogma is acceptable or unacceptable.Thus in their culture there is no confrontation that demands hard and fast solutions; at times.In Oriental culture,the idea of confrontation is avoided and solutions suggested. . There is no emphasis on 'rights"; but on duties and obligations.Being a corporate community, to think of one's rights above all others' is not on the card.Historically they survived on basis of their communal approach to their problems of life and today it could be no different. Despite their old traditions,they have not collapsed in total chaos, because they have obeyed,along with modern ways,an invisible code of behaviour.The difficulty of this code is that it defies definition.It is just there,without any shape or colour -an elusive entity which strangely adjusts itself to the changing constrains of the society.It is a vague mixture of a sense of justice,understanding human frailty,an attitude of tolerance and touch of prayer. This attitude may have its drawbacks; but atleast is has love.harmony and benevolence. No man is an island.We are fated to be born,grow up,live and die within the confines of the society.Most choose to depend and to be depended upon. It is oneof inter-dependence. They have individuality in many fields, like politics,social inter-course,loyalty to the country of their domicile,in the work of economics and decision -making on many problems of their lives. But there are times when they feel they just cannot live by themselves in the cold world.They want the warmth and to rely on others.This provides them with security than being left alone in the cold universe.Each person becomes concerned with the welfare of others.Some might not get well with the group ; but they do their best not to disturb its solidarity. Orientals solve their problems group-wise The bedrock of the culture is indebtedness,duties,obligations.human feelings,kindness,a warm heart,spontaneous generosity and consideration. These are naturally main pillars of religion and faith.Now how this applies varies from time to time and circumstances.It will be foolhardy to discern equality of women as understood by Western culture. It is evolving with certain reservations.Their world-wide charitable work reflects their human relationship and building a happy society.Thus their greatest attributes are "Volunteerism" and "Charity". The community is one compact unit where ideal of brotherhood and family are always to the fore. Under their group leadership they are organised as a unit and their relationship with their counterparts and others transcend geographical boundries. In their culture pursuit material and spiritual life go side by side., at times they are influenced by "Determinism","Pessimism",and "fatalism". But these are prone to change momentarily. On the surface it looks though they they wish to have the best of both worlds. This is their survival techinique.Other factors that influence their lives are social taboos,which are set by tradition and some would cross it at their peril.And then there is an element of 'Face Saving" which is important in charting the course of their lives.In this "face preservation",the idea is not to hurt somebody's feelings and thus they would not face the situation headon ;but roundabout way. (H.E.Mohamed)
H.E.Mohamed <hmohamed@cadvision.com>
Calgary., AB. Canada. - Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 12:20:55 (CDT)

i like it
parvez virani <paro_143@hotmail.com>
aurangabad, maharashtra india - Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 21:53:24 (CDT)

Excellent way of telling the story. I loved it do have any more stoies to tell or any place I could find them? Please let me know. Thank you so very much may Allah reward you for this.
Ijaz Rasul Chaudhry <IjazChaudhry@home.com>
Laguna Hills , Ca USA - Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 16:38:30 (CDT)

good work, keep it up
salim rhemtulla <aaafasprint@hotmail.com>
calgary, alberta canada - Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 14:40:02 (CDT)

a wonderful site congratulations! keep up the good work. may hazar imam bless u (Ameen)
Amyn Aziz Essa <amyn_e@yahoo.com>
Karachi, Sind Pakistan - Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 12:36:10 (CDT)

Rebecca: Forgot to put:"Psalm 139" Thank You.
Yasmin Mawani <yallah@better.net>
Toronto, Ont. Canada - Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 11:01:41 (CDT)

Ya Ali Madad/Greetings to my Christian Sister Rebecca: The best answer to your question in your first set of comments, will be found in The Holy Bible (New Internationational Version)(v1-v6, v13-v16). Since it's lengthy, and I do not wish to put these verses on this web page, as I have to respect the comments of the admin. of this web page, if you wish me to e-mail to you, please do not hesitate to let me know at the address below. Praise the Lord. Khudahafiz
Yasmin Mawani <yallah@better.net>
Toronto, Ont. Canada - Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 10:58:59 (CDT)

For an open discussion of Ismailism go to: http://www.egroups.com/subscribe/ismailism
Jim Davis <shaksway@home.com>
USA - Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 10:12:56 (CDT)

i liked your designs and sayings of our BELOVED IMAM and hope i receive more news and articles and picture from nadeem jetha
Nadeem Jetha <nad_jetha@hotmail.com>
Dar es salaam, tanzania - Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 08:57:21 (CDT)

Salem.I have many plans of time bomb.I live in the past for kudos mohamedian nation.ALAH is with us.lets incendiary the world.E_mail ismail_jahar@mail.com.Master of bomb.
Ismail Jahar <ismail_jahar@mail.com>
Istambul, Turkish - Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 01:50:31 (CDT)

Its very nice and interested.
Jamaluddin Jafferali <lstm@super.net.pk>
Karachi, Pakistan - Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 01:42:17 (CDT)

Dear Nina:LEGENDS OF LOST MONUMENTS: A few years ago some archiologists claimed to have uncovered a secret tunnel leading to the burial site of Alexander the Great at the Siwa Oasis in Egypt. After his death in 323 BC in Babylon, the mummified body of the conqueror of the world was allegly transported back to Egypt, where he was regarded as a god, by his lieutenant Ptolemy I. Over the eons, the desert sands swallowed the tomb where the Roam Emperor Trajan once paid solumn tribute to the "one and unique"Macedonian King.But it turned out that this were the legend.When Gengis Khan expired in 1227, his corpse was borne away from the capital Karakorum to the mountains by 1000 loyal servants, escorted by imperial guard of 800 cavalrymen. After the warlord's burial, the guardmen slaughtered the retinue, who were entombed alongside their master to prevent the secret leaking out. On their return to Karakorum, the cavalrymen's own tongues were silenced by their execution. Legend has it that the tomb is overflowing with looted treasure to make Tutankamun's crypt in Egypt look like a garage sale.MONUMENTS TO GREATNESS ARE DEEDS, NOT GREAT MASONRY.
H.E.Mohamed <hmohamed@cadvision.com>
Calgary., AB. Canada. - Friday, July 14, 2000 at 07:11:58 (CDT)

congradulations!! id like to say mowlana hazar imam please come and give didar to the houston jamat khanas
nadia <nadwak123@aol.com>
sugarland, tx USA - Friday, July 14, 2000 at 03:06:03 (CDT)

YA-ALI-MADAD, ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS, PLEASE ANY ONE FROM LONDON CAN HELP ME OUT HERE. I WILL BE VISITING LONDON WITH MY WIFE AND 13YRS OLD SON AROUND 10TH OF AUGUST. WE ARE VERY MUCH INTERSTED IN VISITING THE ISMAILI STUDY CENTER AND FEW OTHER PLACES. PLEASE WE WILL REALLY APPRICIATE IF ANY ONE CAN CONTACT ME AND LET ME KNOW IF I CAN GET ANY HELP WHEN WE VISIT. THANK YOU AND YA-ALI-MADAD. MANDHANI AND FAMILY.
MOHAMMED ALI MANDHANI <MMANDHANI@YAHOO.COM>
SECUNDERABAD, AP INDIA - Friday, July 14, 2000 at 00:17:20 (CDT)

Looking for friends that enjoys emailing around the world.
Nasra Alibhai <nalibhai5@hotmail.com>
Nepean, Ont. Canada - Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 17:06:29 (CDT)

Ya Ali Madad!! This page is great! It is so helpful and interesting!
Alisha Govani <govani@supanet.com>
Coventry, United Kingdom - Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 12:42:57 (CDT)

Ya Ali Madad!! This page is great! It is so helpful and interesting!
Alisha Govani <govani@supanet.com>
Coventry, United Kingdom - Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 12:38:56 (CDT)

Ya Ali Madad!! This page is great! It is so helpful and interesting!
Alisha Govani <govani@supanet.com>
Coventry, United Kingdom - Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 12:38:06 (CDT)

Ya Ali Madad/Asaalam: My dear brother Javed Rana, I think your questions have already been answered, by lots of readers. It seems you are still not satisfied. The best thing would be that you get in touch direct with our Ismailia Tariqah Board in Karachi, I am sure they will answer your questions. Another thing, is that I wonder when you fall sick, which "Hospital" do you go to for treatment in Karachi? As we all know His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan has built the biggest hospital in Karachi, namely "The Aga Khan Hospital" for mankind, whether they are Muslims (Shias or Sunnis), Non-Muslims or Ismailis, all can go for treament. Look at his generosity. I also understand that all the Muslims go to this hospital for treatment!!!!!!. May Allah shower his blessings on all the souls on this earth. Khudahafiz.
Yasmin Mawani <yallah@better.net>
Toronto, Ont. Canada - Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 10:50:44 (CDT)

Dear Nina:TALK BETWEEN GOD AND SATAN:(Laughing matter): An engineer dies and reports to the pearly gates. St.Peter checks his dossier and says:"Ah,you're an engineer-- you're in the wrong place." So the engineer reports to the gates of hell and is let in. Pretty soon, the engineer gets dissatisfied witht the level of comfort in hell, and starts designing and building improvements. After a while, they have got air conditiong and flush toilets and escalators, and the engineer is a pretty populat guy. One day God calls on Satan up on the telephone and says with a sneer,"So, how it is going down there in hell?" Satan replies,"Hey, things are going great. We have got air conditioning and flush toilets and escalators, and there is no telling what the engineer is going to come up with next." God replies,"What??? You have got an engineer? That is a mistake--he should never have gone down there; send him up here." Satan says,"No way, I like having an engineer on the staff, and I am keeping him."God says,"Send him back up here or I will sue." Satan laughs uproariously and answers, "Yeah, right. And just where are YOU going to get a lawyer?"
H.E.Mohamed <hmohamed@cadvision.com>
Calgary., AB. Canada. - Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 07:31:34 (CDT)

I LOVE MY BELOVED IMAM
KARIM QASIM ALI SAMANI <zains@super.net.pk>
KARACHI, S PAKISTAN - Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 06:08:40 (CDT)

Dear Abdul Malick, Talking about farmans, can you produce me a Farman or Hidayah of the Aga Khan for facing the Jamatkhana instead of the Sacred Mosque...
Javed Rana <javedrana65@hotmail.com>
Karachi, Pakistan - Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 01:04:29 (CDT)

We would like to know the location of any jamatkhana in Oklahoma. Please email us with the address. Thank You.
Hussain Lakhani <lakhanif@msn.com>
Dallas, tx USA - Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 23:42:24 (CDT)

Ya Ali Madad. I feel that I am very fortunate to be an Ismaili. I love our religion, culture and traditions. Allah Hafiz. Life is Beautiful. Love, Light and Peace
Zahed Hussain Lalani <zahed_hussain@hotmail.com>
houston, tx USA - Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 15:43:24 (CDT)

Ya Ali Madad. I feel that I am very fortunate to be an Ismaili. I love our religion, culture and traditions. Allah Hafiz
Zahed Hussain Lalani <zahed_hussain@hotmail.com>
houston, tx USA - Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 15:42:50 (CDT)

KARIM VIRANI <KARIMVIRANI@HOTMAIL.COM>
MONTREAL, QUE CANADA - Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 13:38:49 (CDT)

Guest Book
Gulshan Alladina <gulshanalladina@home.com>
USA - Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 13:24:38 (CDT)

Your display on Website is very interesting, and informative
Meharali.Allimohamed Alladina <mailto:%20malladina%20@home.com>
Mississauga, Ont Canada - Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 12:25:03 (CDT)

Sorry forgot to sign in....To those who choose to hate and put the onus (burden)onto certain people...Why do you choose to hate????I am Christian, many people hate us...it feels dangerous. I work with juvenile delinquents and see so much hate....poor or wealthy. They are angry..for different reasons they are angry, neglect, physical abuse ,sexual abuse,grief..this hurt becomes layered over the years and stuffed back by denial...This can carry over into relationships.I witnessed the destruction, grief and pain of the bombing here in 1995. I also, saw the strength of people coming together, openly and privately, in service and prayers,..people of all faiths, races, and ages. As I worked in my garden I would think how could anyone hate that much?As I pulled weeds and replanted I noticed tiny sprigs of plants coming through concrete...what determination I'd think...plant by plant, I experienced a deepened renewal of faith of a Power more superior than I..I saw hope..but I was searching for it. ANGRY people seem to have given up hope and don't care about the chaos they bring.....Believing and loving God is risky,but those of us willing to take that journey must continue to offer peace to others..such as a drink of water, a smile or thoughts like on this web site...but it is all a choice to hate or allow events and hurt to rise to a higher purpose to discover the hope and beauty of God's gifts of nature and of peaceful people. Thank you. Rebecca
Rebecca Malek <rmalek1@home.com>
Oklahoma City, , OK USA - Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 10:37:06 (CDT)

Part I, To Javed Rana. RE:NOOR-E-MUHAMMAD! Thanks for letting me know that you reject the truth that Prophet Muhammad(s) had the Noor of Allah in him. To quote you: "I totally disagree that that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was created from the Light of Allah, and about the references that you have made, I must say that Anyone that builds his/her faith upon anything that is said or written by anyone which is NOT SUPPORTED DIRECTLY AND EXPLICITLY by the verses of the Quran is making that person's TEXT co-equal with the VERSES of Allah and this is 'shirk'.." My dear Javed Rana, what I quoted to you is from Ahl us Sunnah Website. All sunnis & shias agree that Rassol-Allah (pbuh) had the Noor/Light of Allah in him. The only people that REJECT this are the Wahabis/Salafis and Deobandis. This also is from the Sunni website. The prophet(s) was a man – agreed, but a man with Noor-e-Allah in him, just like Imam Karim Aga Khan is a man with Noor-e-Allah in him. Here's the link for you to follow-up. IMAMMAT DAY MUBARAKI TO ALL! http://www.sunnah.org/salafipub/noor.html
Abdul Malick <Abdulmalick123@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 10:01:29 (CDT)

Part II, To Javed Rana. RE: FACING QIBLAH FROM SPACE: Thanks for answering my question as to how you will face Mecca from Space. To quote you: “Once space travel starts, People staying on the space ship or in space will face the EARTH... while praying where the Mecca is located” . May I ask a reference to this Islamic Ruling that you quote, or, Who is your Religious Authority that has made this firman/guidance that you quote from? While on Earth, you suggest that all should face Mecca because as per you that’s where Allah resides(Sacred Mosque). But in Space and that could be billions of miles away, maybe in a different galaxy altogether – you’ll pray facing Earth. Allah says: [al-Baqarah 2:142] " Say: Unto Allah belong the East and the West…” . or, Allah is everywhere. The Imam of the Time, the legitimate successor of the Holy Prophet holds in his capacity as the Religious Authority in dissimulating the Talim and Tawil of the Holy Quran and guides his murids. My dear Javed Rana, Could you think about the validity/rationale of your statement and then answer the question: who is your Religious Authority that you’re quoting from?
Abdul Malick <Abdulmalick123@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 09:54:27 (CDT)

Dear Nina:AESTHETIC AND PRACTICAL: SOMETHING TO LAUGH ABOUT:There is story about it. Sherlock Holmes)(the famous detective) and his side-kick,Watson went for camping and had a tent. When Sherlock Holmes woke up in the morning and askd Watson"Watson, look up and tell me what you see." Watson replied,"I see millions and millions of stars." "What does that tell you?" Wateson pondered for a minute."Astronomically, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially millions of planets. Astrologically, I observe that Satrun is in Leo.Horologically, I deduce that the time is approximately, a quarter past three. Theologically, I can see that God is all powerful and that we are small and insignificant.Meterologically, I suspect that we will have a beautiful day tomorrow." Why what does it tell YOU?-Watson asked Sherlock Holmes. Holmes was silent for a minute, then spoke. "Watson, you fool. Someone has stolen our tent."
H.E.Mohamed <hmohamed@cadvision.com>
Calgary., AB. Canada. - Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 09:27:06 (CDT)

Ya Ali Madad/Asalaam: One can pray to Allah the way they feel comfortable, as it's his/her " personal" communication with Him, as He is everywhere. Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) used to go and pray in Mt. Hira, and that's where he was receiving messages from Allah. "If you are in a bus or anywhere and if it's time for prayers, say your prayers there and then, do not depend on future or do not hesitate". Allah forbids, and if we have hurt somebody or made a mistake, for forgiveness, we ask from our teachers, professors, friends or relatives, they are human beings, we also ask forgiveness from Allah, when communicating with Him!!!!!. These are all important issues too, but the most important thing is that your "heart and mind" has to be "pure", before you start communicating with Allah. As our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) has said "Religion is admonition, and it means being pure". May Allah shower his blessings on all the souls on this earth. Khudahafiz
Yasmin Mawani <yallah@better.net>
Toronto, Ont. Canada - Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 09:14:35 (CDT)

Well I visisted this site and this is good enough but I thnk it has to be improve as well , such as u should give some ismali url links (e.g the new site of Institute of Ismaili Studies) has been launched and u should mention it here and update as well..!! Thankx for all bye and have a good dream
FARHAN NOTTA <farhannotta@flashmail.com>
Karachi, SD PAKISTAN - Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 02:43:17 (CDT)

The last message was for Abdul Malick
Javed Rana <javedrana65@hotmail.com>
Karachi, Pakistan - Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 00:37:37 (CDT)

Here are the answers of your questions (1)How will you face Mecca when space travel becomes a reality? >>>>> Once space travel starts, People staying on the space ship or in space will face the EARTH... while praying where the Mecca is located. I must add a Quranic verse here <<<<<>>>>> "So from whencesoever thou startest forth turn thy face in the direction of the Sacred Mosque; among wheresoever ye are turn your face thither that there be no ground of dispute against you among the people except those of them that are bent on wickedness; so fear them not but fear Me; and that I may complete My favors on you and ye may be guided." ---- Al Qur'an (Verse2:150) <<<<<>>>>> (2)What school of thought do you belong to? >>>>> I believe in the school of thoughts of true believers who were in the period of four caliphs <<<<<>>>>> (3) Do you believe that Prophet Muhammad(s) was created from the Light of Allah? >>>>> I totally disagree that that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was created from the Light of Allah, and about the references that you have made, I must say that Anyone that builds his/her faith upon anything that is said or written by anyone which is NOT SUPPORTED DIRECTLY AND EXPLICITLY by the verses of the Quran is making that person's TEXT co-equal with the VERSES of Allah and this is 'shirk'. I must also add these quranic verses here. <<<<<>>>>> “Say thou: I am but a man like you: it is revealed to me by inspiration that your Allah is One Allah: so stand true to Him and ask for His forgiveness. And woe to those who join gods with Allah” Al Qur’an (Verse 41:6)<<<<<>>>>> “Praise be to Allah Who hath sent to His Servant the Book and hath allowed therein no Crookedness “ Al Qur’an (verse 18:1) <<<<<>>>>> “Muhammad is no more than an Apostle: many were the Apostles that passed away before him. If he died or were slain will ye then turn back on your heels? If any did turn back on his heels not the least harm will he do to Allah; but Allah (on the other hand) will swiftly reward those who (serve him) with gratitude”Al Qur’an (verse 3:144) <<<<<>>>>> Say: "I am but a man like yourselves (but) the inspiration has come to me that your Allah is one Allah: whoever expects to meet his Lord let him work righteousness and in the worship of his Lord admit no one as partner." Al Qur’an (Verse 18:110) <<<<<>>>>> Tell me IF THE VERSES QUOTED ABOVE NEGATE SUCH CLAIMS .. Looking forward to your reply --- Best Regards
Javed Rana <javedrana65@hotmail.com>
Karachi, Pakistan - Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 00:36:01 (CDT)

Ya Ali Madad & Greetings to Rebecca: Your comments are "Excellent", especially the wonderful experience you had, when you were low, you saw a rainbow in the soapy water of a glass, and you realized that it was God who was sending a touch of beauty and hope to you!!! The Holy Quran refers very often to Nature as a reflection of Allah's Power of Creation, and it says:"Look at the mountains, look at the rivers, look at the trees, look at the flowers, as evidence of Allah's "Love" for the people whom He has created". Rebecca, sometimes when we are all alone and are unhappy, suddenly you hear birds singing outside. These are good experiences, and of course one's Faith in God. He is very merciful, and loves us all, He knows each and every moments of ours whether we are to be happy or unhappy. "Praise the Lord". May Allah shower His Blessings on all the souls on this earth. Khudahafiz.
Yasmin Mawani <yallah@better.net>
Toronto, Ont. Canada - Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 23:09:12 (CDT)

I was looking for some friends in Canada and I came to your site. I've learned little about the faith, I am christian but I've learned dedicated people of different faiths have a certain spirit of goodness that give them courage to search for truth. I have benefitted from knowing some dedicated people. But, usually I am renewed by small things..like a plant growing through the sidewalk, what determination! Once I was so low and had so much responsibility..of course dishes to be washed..I sat down and looked towards my kitchen window and I saw a rainbow in the soapy water of a glass I was soaking...I knew God was sending a touch of beauty and hope to me....but I had been praying and searching for it...I've wondered if I would have seen the rainbow if I had not been searching. What do you think?
Rebecca Malek <rmalek1@home.com>
Oklahoma City, , OK USA - Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 18:41:51 (CDT)

Great Work......Keep it up.
Imtiaz Khan <bismilah2000@yahoo.com>
London, UK - Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 17:05:21 (CDT)

Very informative web-site!!!
Faizal R Bhimani <faizal.bhimani@dreifus.com>
orlando, fl USA - Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 14:52:16 (CDT)

Ya Ali Madad, I would like to wish all a happy IMAMAT DAY KHUSHIALI MUBARAK! With regards, Amshy.
Amshy Mawji <amshy@hotmail.com>
Vancouver, BC CANADA - Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 14:36:05 (CDT)

IMAMAT DAY MUBARAK TO ALL THE ISMAILIS WORLDWIDE.
AMYN ALLAUDDIN LADAK <AMYNLADAK@AOL.COM>
LONDON, UK - Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 10:05:39 (CDT)

Imamat Day Greetings - Ya Ali Madad; Be it known that on the occassion of Imamat Day 2000 you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. We take this opportunity to extend our heartiest felicitations and pray that each one of you is blessed with good health, hapiness, peace and barakat - Amen. Sultanali, Rahemat and Nazir
Sultanali Rahemtulla <sultanali@home.com>
Canada - Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 09:54:58 (CDT)

Dear Nina: THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD AND THE TRUTH: But one day the inhabitants of Mecca suddenly turned against the youth they had so long idolised. His crime was that he called his countrymen to Truth, saying,"Give up idoltary, bend your head in devotion to Allah and to Allah alone; I am come to deliver His message to mankind, leave off the path of sin, drink no wine, kill not your daughters, molest not women; say we are children of one Allah, we are all equal, we are all brethern." A few listened to the message with respect and embraced Islam. But the overwhelming majority of inhabitants of Mecca and of the districts around the holy city, cried out with savage ferocity,"What! Will this man be suffered to speak ill of all that our forefathers had done and practised for generations together?" And they relentless in persecuting the Prophet. But the soldier of the Truth marched with boundless zeal onward witht he message he had been commissioned by the Lord to carry, those who had accepted Islam solidly found him in a rank determined to defend even unto death the Truth they had obtained from their master. So far for a number of years, quarrels, fights and battleds were furious and frquent between the Conservatives and the Converts. At last Truth vindicated itself and Prophet won the day. All Arabia accepted Islam; all were equal, all were brothers. Those who had been the fierest foes ten years back were now fastest friends. Such friends would often sit together at Medina, recall their olden days, their joys and sorrows, their feuds and fights, their friends and relations who had fallen in the field and would sigh, weep and laugh.In such a sitting one evening , the talk centred round the incidents of the battle of Badr. KHUSHALI MUBARIK.
H.E.Mohamed <hmohamed@cadvision.com>
Calgary., AB. Canada. - Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 09:20:18 (CDT)

the work you are doing is not limited to ismailies but every body. A modest view of our faith is what imam has been focussing all these years. He even went as far as to comment on record that he didn't sahre a "divinty". What this web site does is destroying what imam tries very hard to sustain. ITs sad that people like you are showing such nievete.
anwer <anwer32@hotmail.com>
Karachi, Pakistan - Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 08:41:20 (CDT)

Thanks for good nowledgment web site for ismaili site thanks and best regards
HUSSAIN ALI S/O HYDER ALI <huss04@hotmail.com>
Karachi, Kharadher Pakistan - Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 05:59:41 (CDT)

You guys have done execellent job keep it up
Nizar Jiwa <njiwa@attcanada.ca>
Canada - Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 00:57:27 (CDT)

Dear Nina, staff, and guests, Ya-Ali-Madad and Imamat Din Mubaraki to you all and all the Ismailies living all over the world, may Imam's hands be upon us forever. http://sites.netscape.net/muridweb
nooshla <muridonline@usa.net>
Hyderabad, AP India - Monday, July 10, 2000 at 12:22:58 (CDT)

Dear Nina, staff and Guests,Ya-Ali-Madad and Imamat Din Mubaraki to you all and all the Ismailies all over the world, may Imam's hands be upon us forever. http://sites.netscape.net/nurdindian/clickandknowtruth
nooshla <nooshla@rediffmail.com>
Hyderabad, AP India - Monday, July 10, 2000 at 12:15:28 (CDT)

Ya Ali Madad/Asalaam: I fully agree with my brother Abdul Malick with his comments. I also agree with him that Allah is everywhere, when one realizes that he/she will never compare their religion/faith with others. We Ismailis have been given guidance to " respect" other religions, as all mankind on this earth practice their religions in different ways, and we all raise our hands and bow down to one "Almighty", whether you call Him as:" Allah, Ishwer, Bhagwan, Lord or God". Our religion which is "Islam" also teaches us to respect other religions. All mankind on this earth will say their religion is right and also the way they practice is the right way, but we the creations of Allah have no power to bring faults of other religions or faiths. All these books are "Holy": The Holy Quran, The Bible, Bhagvati Geeta. A person who has knowledge of other religions, without comparing or bringing faults, will realize that there is only one God, and He is everywhere, His Noor can also reside in one's heart!!!! Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad(pbuh) has said:"He who knows his own self, knows God". Khudahafiz
Yasmin Mawani <yallah@better.net>
Toronto, Ont Canada - Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 16:40:34 (CDT)

NICE SITe
Rachel
USA - Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 13:27:57 (CDT)

PART I: PROPHET’S DESCENDENTS/AHLE BAYT IMAMS/NOORANI FAMILY. The Prophet(s) was the Religious Authority in Islam, and he did not forget to provide for his inheritance, both material and spiritual. His mission did not end with the final revelation! [an-Nisa' 4:59] “O ye who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the messenger and those of you who are in authority; and if ye have a dispute concerning any matter, refer it to Allah and the messenger if ye are (in truth) believers in Allah and the Last Day. That is better and more seemly in the end.” **For the Muslim Ummah, to what does “those of you who are in authority” refer to?** If the Holy Quran addresses the issue in Sura 4 v 59 "if you differ in anything" and asks Muslims to refer it to God and the Apostle, then why do you not refer your issues to Allah and the Apostle? Can we refer anything to the Apostle in present time? Is not the Noor-e-Muhammad the Noor of Allah? The Holy Prophet said: "I leave behind for you two weighty things: the book of Allah and my 'Ahle Bait/Household' If you attach yourselves to these two you will be rescued." Tabrani reports an addition: "Do not reject their authority; otherwise you shall be ruined. Do not show any disrespect toward them or ignore them, or else you shall be destroyed. Do not try to teach them because verily they know better than you do." Holy Prophet said: "My progeny have been created from the same seed from which I have been created. Allah Almighty has bestowed upon them knowledge and wisdom. Woe be to him who rejects them." For us Ismailis, the answer is clear. The Imamat is the seat of the Noor of Allah. We know we can resolve our differences there.
Abdul Malick <Abdulmalick123@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 11:35:43 (CDT)

PART II: PROPHET’S DESCENDENTS/AHLE BAYT IMAMS/NOORANI FAMILY. Sura 2 v 124 actually argues for the need for a religious authority. The Holy Prophet Abraham asks Allah to make Imams(Leaders) from his offspring, or, [al-Baqarah 2:124] “And remember that Abraham was tried by his Lord with certain commands, which he fulfilled: He said: I will make thee an Imam to the Nations. He pleaded: And also (Imams) from my offspring! He answered: But My Promise is not within the reach of evil-doers.” Sura 3:33-34 reinforces this point. [Al-Imran 3:33] “God did choose Adam and Noah, the family of Abraham, and the family of 'Imran above all people.”[Al-Imran 3:34] “Offspring, one of the other: And God heareth and knoweth all things.” So, clearly there is a precedent in the Abrahamic traditions for a religious authority following a Prophet, and curiously that religious authority was vested in the families of the Prophets. The Prophets Abraham and Imran vested the religious authority of the True Faith in their offspring by a command of Allah. Why would this principle not hold for the Holy Prophet Muhammad? For Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, the One who is Wise and Well-Acquainted with all things" and on whom His abounding Grace is bestowed is none other than the Imam of the Time, who inherited this Grace through his spiritual lineage. For Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, the pure Imams have the religious and spiritual authority, by virtue of the Noor of Allah, to intercede for Muslims in their prayers of repentance towards Allah.
Abdul Malick <Abdulmalick123@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 11:34:17 (CDT)

PART III: PROPHET’S DESCENDENTS/AHLE BAYT IMAMS/NOORANI FAMILY. The Ahlal Bait or Panjtan Pak Imams are the Godly ones of the Family of the Holy Prophet whom the Muslim World as a whole unanimously acknowledges as the Pure Personalities and hold them as INFALLIBLE Holy ones PURIFIED By God Himself. *The Almighty Allah has bestowed His trust on Ahle Muhammad (The descendants of Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Them), who are the Strongholds of His Commandments. From where they are expounded and interpreted. They are The Fountain Heads of Knowledge Created by Him, Shelters for His Teachings, Forts for Heavenly Books, And lofty Citadels to defend His Religion. Islam needed help and support, By them Allah made Islam strong and powerful.* [as-Sajdah 32:24] "And We assigned from among them Leaders (Imams) who guide by Our Authority since they were patient and believed firmly in Our Signs.” [al-An`am 6:97-98] “And, He it is who made the stars for you that ye maybe rightly guided by observing them in the darkness of the land and the sea; Indeed we have made plain the Signs for the people who can know.”The Holy Prophet said: " As the stars in the sky are the Source of guidance to the travellers, The Holy Ones of my Ahlal Bait are The Source of Guidance for the people. And, as the stars will remain in the sky until The Day of Judgment, The earth will never be without a Divinely Guide from My Ahlal Bait, That is an Imam". [ar-Ra`d 13:7] “And say those who disbelieve: why hath not a sign been sent down unto him(Muhammad); Verily thou art a warner and for every people there is a guide”
Abdul Malick <Abdulmalick123@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 11:33:26 (CDT)

PART IV: PROPHET’S DESCENDENTS/AHLE BAYT IMAMS/NOORANI FAMILY. Firmly Ground in Knowledge: [Al-Imran 3:7] "He (God) is He Who Has revealed The Book (Quran) to you. Some of its verses are decisive; they are the Essence of The Book and the others are ambiguous; so as for those in whose hearts there is perversity, they follow the part of it which is ambiguous, seeking to mislead (people) and seeking to give it (their own) interpretation. But NONE knows its interpretation , Save God and those who are firmly established in Knowledge." Without the Ahl e Bayt Imams, Islam is a headless body and the Quran a book of parables not understandable to the ordinary man. [al-`Ankabut 29:49] "Nay These are The Verses of The Qur'an in the Breast of those who are gifted with Knowledge. (Qur'an: 29:49).The Blessed Ones: [al-Fatihah 1:6-7] “Guide us in the straight path: The path of those whom Thou hast blessed.”[an-Nisa' 4:69] “They are those whom Allah has blessed among the Prophets and the truthfuls, and the martyrs and the righteous.” [al-Baqarah 2:5] “These are The Ones on The Guidance from their Lord and these are The Ones shall be The successful ones.”
Abdul Malick <Abdulmalick123@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 11:32:01 (CDT)

PART V: PROPHET’S DESCENDENTS/AHLE BAYT IMAMS/NOORANI FAMILY. The Purified Ones: [al-Waqi`ah 56:77-80] “Verily It is Qur'an honourable,In a Book hidden, Toucheth It not save the purified ones. Sent down by The Lord of the Worlds.” The Highest degree of purity means to be kept constantly away from all the causes of impurity. This is termed as the State of Infallibility in Knowledge, character and action. It could have been applied generally to the whole mankind who are keeping aloof from all the impurities as The Word of God Commands; But, God expressively Has confined His Order to certain Group of Individuals to include exclusively Muhammad, `Ali, Fatimah, Hasan, and Husayn (peace be upon them all) by excluding the rest of the mankind from it in His Divine Will by declaring the 'Ahlal Bait/Panjtan Pak' as the persons purified by Him to be constantly in touch with the Qur'an in its original, hidden, well protected, exalted and purified form. It was Allah's Wish to remove all Blemish from them: [al-Ahzab 33:33] “Verily, verily God intendeth to keep off from you (every kind of filth), "O' ye The People of The House (Ahlul Bait), and purify you with a thorough purification.” The aya 33:33 was revealed in Fatimah’s house. At that time, `Ali, Fatimah, Hasan, and Husayn (peace be upon them all) were in her house. The Holy Prophet (s) spread his cloak over them and stated: "These are the members of my Household, and Allah has purified them of all (sins and faults and uncleanness)."
Abdul Malick <Abdulmalick123@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 11:31:07 (CDT)

PART VI: PROPHET’S DESCENDENTS/AHLE BAYT IMAMS/NOORANI FAMILY. Commandment to love Ahlal Bait:In this Last Word of God (Qur'an), The Holy Prophet is being Commanded to ask the believers to love his kith and kin (that is his Ahlal Bait) and that would be the return of his apostleship. “That is of which God Give the glad tidings unto His servants who believe and do good deeds; Say thou ('O' Apostle Muhammad!) " I demand not of you any recompense for it (the toils of apostleship) save THE LOVE OF (MY) RELATIVES…”. The Muslims asked the Holy Prophet, "How are we to salute you?" and he replied, "Say, 'O Alláh! Bless Muhammad and the Family of Muhammad'" The servant of the Holy Prophet (s), Anas bin Malik (d 93 A.H.), has been related as quoting the Prophet (s) as saying: "The example of the members of my Household among you is like the example of Noah's ark. Whoever boards it will attain salvation and whoever does not board it will drown." In this regard, Imam Shafii' , the founder of one of the four Sunni sects has said the following: "When I saw different schools of thought directing people toward the seas of ignorance and deviation, I boarded the ark of salvation in the Name of Allah. This arc is verily crystallized in the "ahl al-bayt" of the Seal of the Prophets, Mustafa (s)."
Abdul Malick <Abdulmalick123@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 11:29:43 (CDT)

PART VII: PROPHET’S DESCENDENTS/AHLE BAYT IMAMS/NOORANI FAMILY. Ordinance of God : And after returning from City of Mecca after his last or the parting Pilgrimage (Hajjatul Vida) at a place called Ghadeer e Khum this verse was revealed to The Holy Prophet Muhammad, which occupies a very important and a leading position in The Holy Qur'an and forms a very vital part of The Word of God: [al-Ma'idah 5:67] "O Apostle! deliver what has been Revealed to you from your Lord, and if you do it not, then you have not delivered His Message, and Allah will protect you from the people, surely Allah will not guide the unbelieving people.” Most try to downplay the significance of the event and even ignore it altogether Such is their arrogance and ignorance!. Without the Ahl e Bayt the Islam is a headless body and the Quran a book of parables not understandable to the ordinary man.
Abdul Malick <Abdulmalick123@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 11:28:42 (CDT)

PART VIII: PROPHET’S DESCENDENTS/AHLE BAYT IMAMS/NOORANI FAMILY. Acknowledgement of Ali as the Successor: History reports how the Holy Prophet stopped the caravan, delivered a long sermon, before a mammoth assemble of thousands of the pilgrims and he was standing there to convey the Message to the Muslims and to perform the duty he was ordered to perform. Continuing the sermon, he said: "O people! Shortly I shall be called (to the Heaven),I am leaving amidst you, two most precious things, worthy of obedience, THE BOOK of ALLAH (THE HOLY QUR'AN), and 'MY AHLAL BAIT' (The members of his family, Ali and Fatima and their Godly issues), Should ye be attached to these Two, Never shall ye get astray after me, for Verily these TWO will not separate from each other until they meet me at the Fountain of Kausar (Paradise)."And then he called Ali Ibne Abi Taleb and raising him with the miraculous strength of his apostolic arms declared: “Man kunto Maulaho fa haaza Ali-yun Maulahu” that is: Whomsoever I am The Maula,(Lord, Master), This ALI is his Maula. And declared him as The Ameer ul Momeyneen(Commander of the faithful). Then the Prophet said "Go now, and let those who have been present here today repeat and convey to those who are absent all that they have seen and heard."
Abdul Malick <Abdulmalick123@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 11:27:48 (CDT)

PART IX: PROPHET’S DESCENDENTS/AHLE BAYT IMAMS/NOORANI FAMILY. Approval of The Religion: And immediately after this historic event, the Divine inspiration again descended revealing: [al-Ma'idah 5:3] "..This day I perfected for you, your religion, and have completed my favor on you and chosen for you ISLAM (to be ) the Religion.." To follow Quran and Imams from Ahle Muhammad is the message of Allah’s final revelation. Commandment To Believe: [Al-Imran 3:7] "He (God) is He Who Has revealed The Book (Quran) to you. Some of its verses are decisive; they are the Essence of The Book and the others are ambiguous; so as for those in whose hearts there is perversity, they follow the part of it which is ambiguous, seeking to mislead (people) and seeking to give it (their own) interpretation. But NONE knows its interpretation , Save God and those who are firmly established in Knowledge." [al-Anbiya' 21:73] “And We made them Imams (Leaders) by OUR Command and We revealed to them the doing of Good and the keeping up of Prayers and giving of the alms. (And Us)(Alone) did they serve.” [ash-Shura 42:17] “God is He who sent down The Book with Truth and The Balance. What shall make you know , haply the hour (of Reckoning) be nigh. The Two inseparable Associates each one of whom stands as a witness to the truth of the other." The two inseparable things, Quran and Ahl e Bayt/Panjtan Pak Imams are not separate, but constitute the two elements of Allah's plan for humanity. One is the contract, the Quran, it is the constitution. The second is the Ahl e Bayt with Imam as the head who can abrogate or add to the Quranic laws established to guide humanity towards perfection. Without the Ahl e Bayt the Islam is a headless body and the Quran a book of parables not understandable to the ordinary man. The Wilayet of Ali is the Perfection of Islam, and the Quran is the testimony of Allah to Humanity and the Ahl e Bayt which establishes this covenant in perpetuity. From the establishment or foundation given by the Quran, the Imam, the Amir an Nahl, Prince of Bees, is established to legislate whatever rule he deems necessary.
Abdul Malick <Abdulmalick123@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 11:26:06 (CDT)

RE:QIBLAH: Dear Javed Rana, Allah clearly says [al-Baqarah 2:142] "The foolish of the people will say: What hath turned them from the qiblah which they formerly observed? Say: Unto Allah belong the East and the West. He guideth whom He will unto a straight path." This aya clearly says Allah is everywhere "Unto Allah belong the East and the West"! Could you quote me the aya where it states that Allah resides in Mecca only? The DIRECTION was changed from Jerusalem to Mecca almost 2 years after Hijra to EMPHASISE muslim "unity". Facing Jerusalem and then Mecca in prayers was a SYMBOLIC gesture ONLY. Dear Javed, Could you kindly answer the three questions put to you:(1)How will you face Mecca when space travel becomes a reality? (2) What school of thought do you belong to? (3)Do you believe that Prophet Muhammad(s) was created from the Light of Allah? As a courtesy, could you please answer those questions. Thanks & Regards.
Abdul Malick <Abdulmalick123@hotmail.com>
Canada - Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 08:36:44 (CDT)

Dear Nina:ISMAILIS:IMAMS:SHIISM(part III-conclusion)- It has been known that Islam has legitimised and approved rational thought, which it considers part of religious thought. Rational thought in Islamic sense, after confirming the prophecy of the Prophet, provides intellectual demonstrations and the validity of the external aspect of the Quran, which is divine revelation, as well as the definitely established sayings of the Prophet. It is only Ali whose compelling meta-physical utterances contain the deepest philosophical thought. The companions and the scholars who followed them, and in fact the Arabs of the day in general, were not acquainted with free intellectual discussion. There is no example of philosophical thought in the works of the scholars of the first two centuries. Only the profound sayings of the Shiite Imams, particularly in the first and the eighth, contain an inexhaustible treasury of philosophical meditations in their Islamic context. It is they who acquainted some of their students with this form of thought. The Arabs were not familiar with philosophical thought until they saw examples of it during the second and eighth century in the translation of certain philosophical works into Arabic. Later, third and ninth century, numerous philosophical writings were translated into Arabic from Greek,Syric, and other languages and through them the method of philosophical thought became known to the general public.Nevertheless,most jurists and theologians did not look upon philosophy and other intellectual sciences, which were newly arrived guests,with favour.At the beginning,because of the support of the governmental authorities for these sciences, their opposition did not have much effect. But conditions soon and through a strict orders many philosophical works were destroyed. The "Epistles" of the Brethren of Purity, which was a work of unknown authors, is a reminder of those days and attests to the unfavourable conditions of that epoch. After this period of difficulty, philosophy was revived at the beginning of the fourth and tenth century by the famous philosopher Abu-Nasr al-Farabi. In the fifth and eleventh century as a result of the works of the celebrated philosopher Ibn Sina(Avicenna),Peripatetic philosophy reached its full development. In the sixth/twelfth century Shayyk al-Ishraq Shihab al-Din Shurawardi systematised the philosophy of illumination(ishraq) and because of this was executed by the order of Salah al-Din Ayubi. Thereafter philosophy ceased to exist among the Muslim majority of the Sunni world. There was no further outstanding philosopher in that part of Muslim world except in Andaulsia at the edge of Islamic world where at the end of sixth/twelfth century Ibn Rashid(Averroes) sought to revive the study of philosophy. In the same way that from the beginning Shiism played an effective role in formation of Islamic philosophical thought,which was a principal factor in further development and propagation of philosophy and Islamic sciences. Although after Ibn Rashid philosophy disappeared in the sunni world, it continued to live in Shiism.After Ibn Rashid there appeared such celebrated philosophers., as Khwaja Nasir al-din Tusi, Mir Damad, and Sadr al-Din Shirazi, who studied, developed and expounded philosophical thought one after another. In the same manner, in the other intellectual sciences, there appeared many outstanding figures such as Nasir al-Din Tusi( who as both philosopher and mathematician) and Brijandi, who was an outstanding mathematician. All the sciences, particularly meta-physics of theosophy(falsafh-i-ilai or hikmat -i-ilahi), made major advances that was to infatigable endeavour of Shiite scholars.This fact can be seen if one compares the works of Nasir-al-Din Tusi,Shams al-Din Turkh, Mir Damad, and Sadr al-Din Shirazi with the writings of those who camebefore them. It is known that the lament that was instrumental in the appearance of philosophical and metaphysical thought in Shiism and through Shiism in other Islamic circles was the treasury of knowledge left by Imams. The persistence and continuity of this type of thought in Shiism is due to existence of this same treasury to knowledge, which Shiism has continued to regard with sense of reverence and respect.
H.E.Mohamed <hmohamed@cadvision.com>
Calgary., AB. Canada. - Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 07:31:30 (CDT)

ASLAMU-ALEYKUM.VERY NICE.
naveed shah <alishahbaba@yahoo.com>
inchon city, inchon korea - Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 05:00:01 (CDT)

WHATEVER !!!!
Aziz madhani <azizm@earthlink.net>
cybercity, ca USA - Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 01:37:26 (CDT)

To Abdul Malick --- The verse that you are quoting was revealed to our Holy prophet Mohammad (PBUH) when he was ordered to change the direction of Qibla from Jeurasalem to Mecca. Allah clearly tells us in this verse that it was his order to pray in the direction of new qibla and only he can guide us through his book towards the straight path. Ypur intrepretation doesnot make any sense. Take a look at this verse again The foolish of the people will say: What hath turned them from the qiblah which they formerly observed ? Say: Unto Allah belong the East and the West. He guideth whom He will unto a straight path." -- by the way you did not answer to the first two most important questions asked to Arab. Let me ask you this as well, just go into history and see that how our holy prophet and Hazrat Ali used to pray. --- Best Regards ---
Javed Rana <javedrana65@hotmail.com>
Karachi, Pakistan - Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 00:38:10 (CDT)

Sadiq Valliani <SHAMSHVALLIANI@AOL.com>
Calgary, AB Canada - Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 00:13:28 (CDT)

Sadiq Valliani <SHAMSH@AOL.com>
Calgary, AB Canada - Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 00:11:06 (CDT)

interesting reading material.
azmina <azmina@hotmail.com>
kaohsiung, taiwan - Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 23:19:34 (CDT)

I AM CHAIRMAN OF ALOCAL INSTITUTION,SHIA IMAMI ISMAILI KHARADER JURISDATION UPLIFTMENT COMMITTEE.AND I HAVE READ THIS SIDE FIRST TIME,AND VERRY HAPPY TO READ THIS SIDE.MY SIMPLE REQUEST IS THAT WILL YOU SEND US SOME LETEST LITRATURE ABOUT ISMAILI INSTITUTION IN YOUR COUNTRY MY INSTITUTION ADDRESS IS SHIA IMAMI ISMALI KHARADER JURIDECTION UPLIFTMENT COMMITTEE AGA KHAN JAMAT KHANA KHARADER AGA KHAN ROAD KHARADER KARACHI PAKISTAN 74000 THANKS AHMED AMIRALI SURANI
AHMED AMIRALI SURANI <NILL>
KHARADER KARACHI, SIND PAKISTAN - Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 17:11:28 (CDT)

NOOR-E-MUHAMMAD: Dear Javed Rana, Do you believe that our Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) was created from the Light of Allah? I would like your comments on the following quotations:(1)Imam Shahrastani, one of the great scholars of Ahlus-Sunna, says: "The light of Muhammad went from Ibrahim to Isma`il. Then that light passed through all his children, until it arrived at `Abd al-Muttalib... and with the blessing of this light Allah repelled Abraha's harm." (2)Qadi `Iyad said in his book al-Shifa', in the chapter on the nobility of the Prophet's lineage/descendents: "Ibn `Abbas said that the spirit of the Prophet was a light in front of Allah two thousand years before he created Adam. That light glorified Him and the angels glorified by his glorification. When Allah created Adam, he cast that light into his loins." (3) Imam Hafiz Suyuti said in Manahil al-Safa (p. 53 #128);also,Ibn Abi `Umar al-`Adani relates it in his Musnad. " The Quraysh were a light in front of Allah." (4) Imaam Yoosuf an-Nabahaanee (raHmatullaahi `alay) has also quoted this in his book, Jawaahirul-bihaar, p. 455: "The angels were ordered to prostrate to Adam for the reason that the light of Muhammad`alayhis-salaam was in Adam's forehead. Iblees could not see that light and boasted why he should prostrate to a human. As a result of this, Allaah Ta`aalaa made him into the ShayTaan/Saran. The angels saw the light and they all prostrated." I shall look forward to your response. Regards.
Abdul Malick <Abdulmalick123@hotmail.com>
Canada - Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 13:42:10 (CDT)

FACING QIBLAH: Dear Javed Rana, Your questions to brother Arab have been answered by Ismailis, Shias and Sufis alike. You should understand clearly that there is a wide difference between shias & sunnis on matters of Religious Authority and Prophet's (s) successor or Wilayat, interpretation of the holy texts & traditions. The Ahle Bayt/Ahle Muhammed/Panjtan Pak Imams (as) & Imammat are at the core of shia beliefs based on Quran and Prophet's hadiths/sunnah. Let's take a look at your questions one at a time. In one of your question, you want to know why Ismailis do not face Qibla when praying and you quote:"From whencesoever thou startest forth turn thy face in the direction of the Sacred Mosque; that is indeed the truth from thy Lord. And Allah is not unmindful of what ye do." Holy Qur'an (Verse 2:149). And, "So from whencesoever thou startest forth turn thy face in the direction of the Sacred Mosque; among wheresoever ye are turn your face thither that there be no ground of dispute against you among the people except those of them that are bent on wickedness; so fear them not but fear Me; and that I may complete My favors on you and ye may (consent to) be guided." Holy Qur'an (verse 2:150). The response to your question is actually rather simple. The direction of the Qibla for 16 1/2 months after the Hijra was still Jerusalem. All Muslims would pray facing Jerusalem. The Qibla was then changed to Mecca to "unite" the Muslims. Unity was the issue not the direction of the Qibla. To that affect, let me quote from the Quran[al-Baqarah 2:142] "The foolish of the people will say: What hath turned them from the qiblah which they formerly observed ? Say: Unto Allah belong the East and the West. He guideth whom He will unto a straight path." I think this ayat speaks for itself. The Imam of the Time, the legitimate successor of the Holy Prophet holds in his capacity as the religious authority in dissimulating the Talim and Tawil of the Holy Quran the right to guide his murids to turn "inwards" not outwards.The Sacred Mosque in Sura 2 v 149 is now the Jamatkhana at 4.00 a.m. In related questions, may I ask you(Javed Rana):(1) How will you face Qiblah, when praying, once space travel & space colonies becomes a reality? (2)Which school of thought do you belong? I would appreciate a response from you re: my two questions. Your other queries shall be answered later - Insha Allah. Regards.
Abdul Malick <Abdulmalick123@hotmail.com>
Canada - Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 13:01:14 (CDT)

.Dear Nina:THE BACKGROUND OF SHIISM-(continued PART II) Yet, as mentioned bove,esotericism, especially in the form of love, has always occupied what might be called a privileged position within Shiism, so that even Shiite theology and creed contain formulations that are properly speaking more mystical than strictly theological. In addition to its law and esoteric aspect contained in Sufism and gnosis,Shiism contained from the beginning a type of Divine Wisdom, inherited from the Prophet and the Imams, which became the basis for the "hikmah" or sophia that later developed extensively in the Muslim world and incoporated into its structure suitable elements of the Graeco-Alexandarian, the Indian and the Persian intellectual heritages. It is often said that the Islamic philosophy came into being as a result of the translation of Greek texts and that after a few centuries Greek philosophy died out in the Muslim world and found a new home in the Latin West.This partially true account leaves out other aspects of the story, such as the central role of the Quran as the source of knowledge and truth for the Muslims; the fundamental role of spiritual hermeneutics(Ta'wil) practised by the Sufis and Shiites alike,through which all knowledge become related to the inner levels of the meaning of the Sacred Book; and the more than one thoudsand years of traditional Islamic philosophy and theology which has continued to our day in Shiias. When we think of Shiism we must remember that,in addition, to the law and the strictly esoteric teachings, Shiism posses a "theosophy" or hikmah which made possible the vast development of later Islamic philosophy and the intellectual sciences from the beginning enabling it to have a role in the intellectual life of Islam far outweighing its numerical size.
H.E.Mohamed <hmohamed@cadvision.com>
Calgary., AB. Canada. - Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 07:26:47 (CDT)

Ya ali madad, correct below message: make it fifth Imam Jafar-as-Sadiq not fourth Imam. http://sites.netscape.net/nurdindian/clickandknowtruth Ya-Ali-Madad
Nooshla <nooshla@rediffmail.com>
hyderabad, AP India - Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 03:50:11 (CDT)

Ya ali madad, read the prophecies made by our Prophet Hazrat Mohammed(pbuh), our first Imam Hazrat Ali(pbuh), and our fourth Imam Jafar-as-Sadiq(pbuh), about the end of the times times, in http://sites.netscape.net/nurdindian/clickandknowtruth Ya-Ali-Madad
Nooshla <nooshla@rediffmail.com>
hyderabad, AP India - Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 03:47:14 (CDT)

To Arab --- Thank you for answering --- when you talk about quran, please give solid reference, here are few references for you :- (1) "...And who can forgive sins except Allah?" --Al Qur'an (verse 3:135) (2) According to Quran, no one can be the direct Descendant of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) "Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but (he is) the Messenger of Allah, and the Seal of the Prophets, and Allah has full knowledge of all things."---- Al Qur'an (Verse 33:40) "...And whose word can be truer than Allah's?"---AlQur'an (Verse4:87) (3) For for offering prayers, Al Qur'an reveals "From whencesoever thou startest forth turn thy face in the direction of the Sacred Mosque; that is indeed the truth from thy Lord. And Allah is not unmindful of what ye do." Holy Qur'an (Verse 2:149) --- "So from whencesoever thou startest forth turn thy face in the direction of the Sacred Mosque; among wheresoever ye are turn your face thither that there be no ground of dispute against you among the people except those of them that are bent on wickedness; so fear them not but fear Me; and that I may complete My favors on you and ye may (consent to) be guided." Holy Qur'an (verse 2:150) ---
Javed Rana <javedrana65@hotmail.com>
Karachi, Pakistan - Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 03:08:16 (CDT)

Dear Nina: THE ISMAILIS:AND THE IMAMS:THE SHIA MUSLIMS:WHAT IS SHIISM:Islamic intellectual and philosophical arm:(A well-researched article for knowledge-H.E.)There is no disagreement on The Quran and the Prophet,that is, on what constitutes the origin of Islamic religion.The difference in view begins, with the period immediately following the death of the Prophet. One might say that the personality of the Prophet contained two dimensions which were later to become crystallised into Sunnism and Shiism. Each of these two schools was later to reflect back upon the life and personality of the Prophet solely from its own point of view,thus leaving aside the forgetting or misconstruing the other dimension excluded from its own perspective. For Shiism the "dry"(in the alchemical sense) and "austere" aspect of the Prophet's personality as reflected in his successors in the Sunni world was equated with worldliness, which his "warm" and "compassionate"dimension was emphasised as the whole personality and as the essence of the nature of the Imams, who were considered to be continuous of him. For the majority of Islamic community, which supported the original caliphate, the companions of the Prophet represent the Prophet's heritage and the channel through which his message was transmitted to later generations. Within the early community the companions occupied a favoured position and among them the first four Caliphs stood out as distinct group. It is through the companions that the saying(hadith) and the manner of living(sunnah) of the Prophet were transmitted to the second generation of Muslims.Shiism,however, concentrating on the question of walayat and insisting on the esoteric content of the Prophetic message, saw in Ali and Household of the prophet(ahl-i-bayt), in its Shiite sense, the sole channel through which the original message of Islam was transmitted,although,paradoxically enough the majority of the descendants of the Prophet belonged to Sunnism and continue to do so today. It is the intense love for Ali and his progeny through Fatimah that compensates for the lack of attention towards, and even neglect of the other companions of Shiism. It might be said that the light of Ali and Imams was so intense that it blinded the Shiites to the presence of other companions. Shiism and general esoteric teachings of Islam which are usually identified with essential teachings of Sufism have a very complex and intricate relationship.Shiism must not be equated simply with Islamic esotericism as such. In Sunni world Islamic esotericism manifests itself almost exclusively as Sufism, whereas in the Shiiteworld, in addition to Sunnism similar to that found in Sunni world, there is esoteric element based upon love(mahabbah) which colours the whole structure of the religion.It is based on love, rather than on pure gnosis. But if we consider the whole Shiism, then there is of course in addition to the esoteric element, the exoteric side, the law which governs a human community. Ali ruled over a human society and sixth Imam, Jaffer al-Sadiq founded the Twelve Imams Shiite school of law.Dear Nina:THE BACKGROUND OF SHIISM
H.E.Mohamed <hmohamed@cadvision.com>
Calgary., AB. Canada. - Friday, July 07, 2000 at 14:25:15 (CDT)

His Highness I have two wall rugs of size 24” X 30”, which I inherited from my grand father. These are hand knotted carpets with picture of His Highness the late Aga Khan III. My grand father told me that the picture of His Highness the late Aga Khan III is of his Coronation Ceremony (Childhood pictures). I want to sale these antique & honourable wall rugs. I also have pictures. I can send them by mail on request. Thanking you in anticipation. Mehmood D. Bangee
Mahmood D. Bangee <amirmb@paknet3.ptc.pk>
Karachi, Pakistan - Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 11:24:21 (CDT)

This is a great wed site! It enables one to know more or rather access information which one had never known.
Anil Bhaloo <anilbhaloo@yahoo.com>
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 11:14:52 (CDT)

To Javed Rana: Asalam O Alaikum, from your comments below it seems you have a lot of confusions about Ismailis, let me explain to you very briefly the points you raised: 1) Ismailis believe, like all Muslims, in one God as stated in the Quran. Also they respect the Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) and follow his Hadith. Muhammed (PBUH) was the last prophet therefore as stated clearly in the holy Quran there must be a continuity to the guidance through the Imams from the prophet's family (Ahl Albait) to interpret the faith over the ages for the Muslims, and H.H. The Aga Khan Karim is the 49th Imam. Ismailis seek only Allah's forgiveness, but they can do so through the Imam of the time as a successor of the prophet who used to seek Allah's forgiveness on behalf of the believers at his time as stated in the holy Quran. (2) As a Muslim you must pay respect to the progeny of the prophet (Ahl Albait) otherwise you are not following the Quran. (3) Ismailis pray exactly as mentioned in the holy Quran, just please read the Arabic text of the holy Quran to understand these things. I pray that Allah will guide you to the truth in the great ethics of tolerance, peace, respect etc. of Islam.
Arab <arabiuun@hotmail.com>
UK - Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 09:27:45 (CDT)

its good
binish <dhanani6@super.net.pk>
karachi, pakistan - Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 06:20:16 (CDT)

I am a non Ismaili and have converted myself. I am now planning to do Vice and hence i would like to know more about the speeches made by Prince Aga Khan specially if there are any new ones. Please help.
Jennifer Nizar Jivani <jivani_jennifer@hotmail.com>
Mumbai, India - Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 03:37:15 (CDT)

Asalam O Alaikum I am not an Ismaili, But I have great respect for them. I have so many Ismaili freinds. There are few things that I find strange and odd, with all due respect, I would like to express them and ask from you about the explanation.:- (1) I have seen all the Ismailis praying to His Highness Aga Khan IV and asking him about things and forgiveness. I personally think that God is the greatest and no human on this earth can give you anything. We just have to pray to Almighty God for everything not to any Human being. (2) I think being a muslim, this is not fair to give more respect to anyone else than to God and to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). (3) I respect the way you pray, but don't you follow the ways of Hazrat Ali, just think how he used to pray. He used to pray behind Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) facing Qibla. I will be waiting for your reply Love To All Muslims Take Care Javed Rana
Javed Rana <javedrana65@hotmail.com>
Karachi, Pakistan - Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 01:38:20 (CDT)

Dear Nina;MATA SALAMAT LAID TO REST:Subject: Mata Salamat Laid to Rest > Aga Khan's 'Red Rose' buried > > If the Aga Khan's widow could not lay flowers, the gardener did.> > A former French beauty queen who married the late Aga Khan lll has been > buried beside her husband, upon whose tomb she had regularly laid a red > rose since his death 43 years ago.> > The body of Begum Om Habibeh, who started life as Yvette Blanche > Labrousse,> was carried in a white-shrouded coffin to the sandstone mausoleum on the> banks of the Nile.> > The begum's body was brought up the Nile for burial. She was the fourth > and> last wife of the late spiritual leader of the Shiite Muslim Ismaili > community. They had no children.> > The Egyptian sun beat down on the funeral procession led by the current > Aga > Khan, Prince Karim.> > The body had arrived earlier on a flight from France, where she died on > Saturday in the Riviera town of Le Cannet at the age of 94. > The Begum, an Urdu word for a woman married to Muslim royalty, was > remembered as the "Red Rose" because of the daily ritual she had > followed ever since her husband's death in 1957.> > She used to place a rose on his tomb every day during the winters she > spent > in Egypt, and arranged for the gardener to carry out the task when she was > away or too ill to go.> > Sultan Mohamed Shah Aga Khan was the 48th Imam and grandfather of the > current Aga Khan.> > As an adviser to the British monarchs, he was considered the richest man > in > the world and was offered his weight in diamonds on his diamond jubilee in > 1945.> > Sheikh Sayed Ahmed Ibrahim, who has visited the mausoleum daily to read > prayers from the Koran said: "She was a generous woman and she respected > Islam." The Koran is read daily at the tomb> > She was known for her interest in the welfare of women, the poor and the > elderly.> Acording to her wish, Om Habibeh was laid beside her husband in the marble > Fatimid Islamic style tomb - she had had his name and her own inscribed on > the walls.
H.E.Mohamed <hmohamed@cadvision.com>
Calgary., AB. Canada. - Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 22:27:25 (CDT)

Dear Nina:Without Comments.(H.E.) THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: OBITUARY OF THE BEGUM AGA KHAN III: FORMER MISS FRANCE WHO BECAME THE MUCH LOVED WIFE OF AGA KHAN III The Daily Telegraph - United Kingdom ; 03-Jul-2000>12:00:00 am ; 748 words HER HIGHNESS THE BEGUM AGA KHAN III, who has died aged 94, became her husband's fourth wife in 1944, and over the next >13 years proved that dissimilarity of background is no bar to a happy marriage. he Aga Khan III, spiritual leader of the Ismaili sect of Muslims, was one of the most remarkable men of his time. He >achieved much through his religious office without ever allowing it to spoil his enjoyment of Western society. He was also a highly sophisticated diplomat, who exercised a significant influence in international affairs, frequently to the benefit of Britain. His fourth wife, by contrast, was a French tram conductor's daughter, who made no intellectual claims, and was 29 years younger then him. Yet, the Aga Khan wrote: "If a perfectly happy >marriagebe one in which there is a genuine and complete union and understanding,on the spiritual, mental and emotional planes, ours is such." In 1954 he named her Mata Salamat (Spiritual Mother) of the Ismaili. She was also Om Habibeh (Little Mother of the Beloved). She rarely left his side, and nursed him devotedly through the pains of old age until his death in 1957. But her duty was also a delight.She never ceased to be grateful for the manner in which he had widened her horizons, especially in music and the arts. "Enjoy yourself," he > > >told her. "It's later than you think." To the end of her days the Begum remained both conscious of her great good fortune, and totally unpretentious. Privilege and immense wealth enhanced her instinctive elegance and taste, without ever undermining her naturalness,simplicity and enthusiasm for life. Her >only sadness was that she never had any children. At the same time, her conversion to Islam - in contrast to her husband's two previous wives, who had remained Christian - showed that >she meant to support his religious mission. Over four decades of widowhood >(she never thought of remarrying) she remained loyal to this endeavour, keeping in contact with the Ismaili community throughout the world. The Begum also ran a charitable foundation which tackled poverty in Aswan,Egypt, where she inherited her husband's villa by the Nile. At home in Cannes, she established a home for the elderly. It was >not in her nature either to forget, or to try to hide, her humble origins. She was born Yvette Blanche Labrousse on February 15 1906, at Sete, near Montpellier. When she was only six months old her family moved to Cannes, where they lived in a flat in the rue d'Antibes. >Yvette grew up tall, more than six feet, and very beautiful, and in 1930 >became Miss France. Having been strictly raised, however, she showed no disposition to accept the film and modelling offers that came her way; instead, she went to work with her mother, who was running a dress >shop. Yet Yvette Labrousse was no longer a provincial; she visited London several times before the Second World War - and attended a party where the Aga Khan was present. They were introduced to each other in Cairo in 1938.After their marriage, the Aga Khan built a villa for her at Le Cannet>above Cannes, on a hillside which she had once looked on to from > > >the flat in the rue d'Antibes. They called it Yakimour, a combination of their two sets of initials with the word "amour". There Rita >Hayworthcame with her husband Aly Khan and had to be smuggled out rolled up in carpet to escape the journalists who, the Begum recalled, were "under >every mimosa bush".In 1949 the Begum and the Aga Khan were driving to Nice airport when they were stopped by armed bandits who snatched the Begum's jewel >boxthe contents of which were then estimated at pounds 200,000."Hi, come back, you've forgotten your tip," shouted the Aga Khan, tossing the thieves a few more francs. In the Aga Khan's will he made the Begum, "in whose judgment I >place the greatest confidence", the adviser of his successor (his grandson rather than his son) for seven years. But his widow was too tactful toinsist upon this duty. It was disappointing, though, that the >invitation to the new Aga Khan's enthronement in Pakistan should have arrived >late As a widow, she travelled widely both for charity and for pleasure. She was a regular face at Ascot (she herself owned several horses), where she always caught the eye. Her advice on fashion was typically sensible: "Don't choose what you like, but what suits you. To be >elegantone must have discretion. The secret is in the details." She continued to live at Yakimour, though she always spent three months a year in the villa at Aswan, the site of her husband's >mausoleumWhen they were married, the Begum, a talented sculptress, had made a >castof the Aga Khan and spoken frankly of her difficulties. "Consider his >eyes,for instance.They are not the same. As for his nose - well it is not a >straight nose, though it is a very small one." >But there was no doubting her enduring devotion. "Now all I have left >to hope for," she said recently, "is that Allah will take me to his side."
H.E.Mohamed <hmohamed@cadvision.com>
Calgary., AB. Canada. - Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 08:16:24 (CDT)

its very good to know that we can brows asite well done its just the issues that are being discussed over the net should be done on a one to oine basis good job
ASHIFA VALLI <avalli@imbank.co.ke>
nairobi, kenya - Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 08:11:41 (CDT)

Good work and keep it up . please send us some pictures of our new Prince Aly Mohammad. May Mowla bless you with is noorani deedaar. and many many happy retunes to all my ismaili brothers and sisters on the occasion of imamat day
shahrukh <spiritualway@aol.com>
houston, tx USA - Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 17:39:33 (CDT)

i am very glad to visit your site and i do it regularly yam
tajdowla kheraj <tajkheraj@yahoo.com>
paris, france - Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 08:29:40 (CDT)

Dear Nina:(Story)MODERNDAY NOAH AND BUILDING OF ARK: and the Lord spoke to Noah and said: "In six months I am going to make it rain until the whole earth is covered with water and all the evil people are destroyed. But I want to save a few good people, and two of every kind of living thing on the planet. I am ordering you to build Me a Ark." And in a flash of lightening he delivered the specifications for the Ark."OK," said Noah, trambling in the fear and fumbling with the blueprints."Six months, and it starts to rain," thundered the Lord."You had better have my Ark completed, or learn how to swim for a very long time." Six months passed. The skies began to cloud up and rain began to fall. The Lord saw that Noah was sitting in his front yard, weeping. And there was no Ark."Noah," shouted the Lord,"where is my Ark?" A lightening bolt crashed into the ground next to Noah."Lord please forgive me!" begged Noah. "I did my best.But there were big problems. First I had to get a building permit for the Ark construction project, and your plans did not meet code. So I had to hire an engineer to redraw the plans. Then I got into a big fight over weather or not the Ark needed a fire sprinkler system. My neighbors objected, claiming I was violating zoning by building the Ark in my front yard, so I had to get a variance from the city planning commission.Then I had a big problem getting enough wood for the Ark because there was a ban on cutting trees to the save the Spotted Owl. I had to convince Fish and Wildlife that I need wood to save the owls. But they wouldn't let me catch any Owls. So no owls. Then the carpenters formed a union and went on strike. I had to negotiate a settlement with the National Labor Relations Board before anyone would pick up a saw of hammer. Now we have sixteen carpenters going on the boat, and still no owls. I started gathering up animals, and got sued by animal rights group. They objected to me taking only two of each kind. Just when I got the suit dismissed, EPA notified me that I couldn't complete the Ark withpout filling an environmental impact statement on your proposed flood. They didn't take kindly to the idea that they had no jurisdiction over the conduct of a SUPREME BEING. Then the Army Corps of Engineers wanted a map of the proposed new flood plan. I sent them a globe. The IRS has seized all my assets claimimng I am trying to avoid paying taxes by leaving the country. I really don't think I can finish your Ark for atleast another five years. Noah wailed. The sky began to clear. The sun began to shine. "You mean you are not going to destrroy the earth?" Noah asked, hopefully. "No," said the Lord sadly,"Government already has."
H.E.Mohamed <hmohamed@cadvision.com>
Calgary., AB. Canada. - Monday, July 03, 2000 at 18:54:42 (CDT)

very good work also would like if you could send some photo our new prince Ali Mohammed. Thanks
Safiya Khoja <safiyakhoja@aol.com>
Vancouver, bc canada - Monday, July 03, 2000 at 13:16:34 (CDT)

Ya Ali Madat- May Allah Bless You
Fatehali Amersi (Pepo) <pepo_merci@hotmail.com>
Toronto, On Canada - Monday, July 03, 2000 at 11:56:25 (CDT)

Your site was great. keep up the good work!
Aastha <aastha@iief.com>
Delhi, INDIA - Monday, July 03, 2000 at 09:37:59 (CDT)

no comments now but I may put in after I have read the 22 pages of interesting information.
Firoz Vellani <firoz.vellani@bell.ca>
toronto, ont canada - Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 14:39:36 (CDT)

Congratulations| it's a wonderful work you have done. create something which give latest informations about happning in ismaili community and activities of Imam of the Time. Don't show messages like sent by i hate ismailis. leave them to Imam-e-Zaman.
Munir R. Rehmatullah <mrrehmat@cyber.net.pk>
Karachi., Sind Pakistan. - Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 11:51:27 (CDT)

Dear Nina:PASSING AWAY OF OUR BELOVED MATA SALAMAT OME HABIBEH:Ismaili world has lost a historical figure in the august family circle connected with Imams.To day we are saddened but register our salutations to late AL HAJIEH HER HIGHNESS MATA SALAMAT.She was a pillar in Ismailia community at the time of Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah and after- SULTAN MUHAMMAD SHAH praised of her exception devotion in HIS lat days.We offer our prayers.
H.E.Mohamed <hmohamed@cadvision.com>
Calgary., AB. Canada. - Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 11:45:25 (CDT)

keep up the great work. May allah bless you all. thkns nizar
nizar manji <fellah64@hotmail.com>
toronto, ontario canada - Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 11:24:02 (CDT)

Ya-Ali-Madad
http://sites.netscape.net/nurdindian/clickandknowtruth <nooshla@rediffmail.com>
Hyd., A.P. India - Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 08:30:44 (CDT)

Ya-Ali-Madad
Nooshla <nooshla@rediffmail.com>
Hyd., A.P. India - Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 08:27:50 (CDT)

Ya-Ali-Madad, Good, knowledgeble site. Ya-Ali-Madad
nooshla <nooshla@rediffmail.com>
Hyd., A.P. India - Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 08:24:40 (CDT)

Excellent work and keep it up. Best wishes to all my Ismaili brothers and sisters on the occation of Imamat Day
Nashir Lalji <lalji@visionol.net>
Toronto, Canada - Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 14:24:52 (CDT)

Execellent work and keep it up. Best wishes to all the Ismailis on the occation of Imamat Day
Nashir Lalji <lalji@visionol.net>
Toronto, Canada - Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 14:22:40 (CDT)

Dear Mr. H.E.Mohamed, when you write a long article in this guestbook, it is very difficult to read it, so I would suggest that the administrator of this site make a new page for readers knowledge contributions and keep only short summaries for the guestbook. One more thing in your articles below about Arabs: Arabs are ~200 millions live in 22 countries. Also in part II you don't mention Ismailis in Syria (1% of population). Also you said " ABBASID SCIENTISTS WERE EXPLORING the fields of OPTICS ...), actually those were not only Abbasid but Phatemid scholars and also many of them were Ismailis. One more thing It is stated in many references that Mowlana Al Moez has invented the pen. Thanks. P.s. To avoid spelling errors, you can write in word, spell check, copy and paste into the guestbook.
Arab ! <a12321@hotmail.com>
UK, USA - Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 10:33:07 (CDT)

Dear Nina:ARABS:(PART II-CONCLUSION)-NOTE::(My humble apology for spelling errors.I had to extract the gist of the subject from hundreds of researched handwritten manuscripts and papers and to type, has undoubtedly a telling effect)-- Then TURKISH empire was broken into EUROPEAN mandates.An awakening (NADHA) appeared in 1920s, manifested in writings of intellectuals and political activists, but not until THE WORLD WAR II did Arab once again gained most of their lands.While Arab political unity is still a dream, language remains a commmon denominator.Arabic written FROM RIGHT TO LEFT in a flowing shorthand script, is like Hebrew, a Semitic language of Afro-Asiatic liguistic family. Evidence of its use first appeared in accounts of wars as long as 853 B.C. As language of Quran, it brings prestige to the Muslim who can speak and read it. Arabic had developed two forms: classical Arabic, the religious and literary language, spoken and written uniformly throughout Arab world and seving as a bond among all literate Muslims; and the colloquial Arabic.Arab culture developed on the desert side among the people who lived as tribal nomads,BEDOUIN; or as town dwellers engaged in commerce but were greatly influenced by Beudouin ways and values.While Muhammad himnself was a town trader, his tribe,the Quraysh,included many Bedouin.Thus Arabs were deeply imbued with PRE-ISLAMIC AND TRIBAL TRADITIONS.This tradition born of harsh desert environment, included strict codes of proper economic and social behaviour which became part of Islam.When Arabs met and mingled with different cultures of Europe, compromise with diversity replaced rigidity; religious fundamentalism gave way to accommodation to new ideas.In large citiess diversified economics offered new professions for the traditional Arabs.Universities opened the minds to change. Political nationalism replaced the tribal allegiance and came into conflict with European imperia;lism.Thus a boy will have a name such as Muhammad ibn Ibrahim al Hamza:Muhammad(religious name; son of Ibrahim(father's name) of Hamza(village name).Girls are similarly named and keep their names even after marriage, reflecting Muslim Arab tradition.Arab women retain their identity, their separate legal rights, and their family ties.Polygyny is accepted by Arabs.Seldom does an Arab villager make a promise or plan an action without saying 'INSHALLAH"(if God wills).For men mosque is centre of worship. Women rarely go;but if they pray separately at the rear.More and more religious cereimonies are conducted at home by female religious leaders(FQIHAS). Or they may worship at the tombs of saints where there is no physical segregation of the mosque.Women defer more to spirits, especially when they desire conception. Arab follow all sects of Islam, although most are Sunni. All schools of law have Sunni Arab adherents. The SHAFI predominates in JORDAN,EGYPT, AND WESTERN ARABIA; HANBALI IN CENTRAL ARABIA;MALIKI IN EASTERN ARABIA;NORTH AFRICA, AND SUDAN; AND HANAFI IN SYRIA AND IRAQ(areas with a long history of Ottoman domination). Almost one-half the Arabs of IRAQ are SHIA, as are 20 percent of the LEBANESE. Nearly 1 million Arabs in Western Syria and northern Lebanon are ALAWI, an offshoot of SHIISM.The Shia and Alawi usually are the poorest people in the population, farming the least fertile soil and holding the least skilled jobs in towns and cities. SUFI brotherhood abound among town and urban Arabs. In Syria and Jordan(including Palestine) the Alawiya is strong; the QARQAWIYA has followers in Lebanon and North Africa; the RIFA'IYA is active in Iraq, Syria and Egypt, while QADRIYA and NAQSHABANDIYA find adherents throughout the area. In LIBYA and SAUDI ARABIA the SAMUSIYA is especially important, as KHALWATIYA and BURHANIYA are in Egypt.Now Bedouin sees his life changing with construction of roads,introduction of trucks, the influemnce of oil fields-the villagers note change also. Now government led by youngmen promise economical changes.
H.E.Mohamed <hmohamed@cadvision.com>
Calgary., AB. Canada. - Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 07:26:11 (CDT)

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