History
The Tolerance of the Fâtimids toward “The People of the Book” (Ahl Al-Kitâb) By Diana Steigerwald “The first principle is to comprehend, to… Read More »The Tolerance of the Fatimids toward “The People of the Book” (Ahl Al-Kitab)
The following is the first chapter from Dr. Diana Steigerwald’s wonderful book Diversity in Islamic History. It is her wish to provide a free… Read More »Muhammad, Prophet and Statesman — by Diana Steigerwald
Mowlana Hazar Imam’s 77th Birthday — Khushiali Mubarak! Salgirah Mubarak! (Birthday Blessings!) — December 13, 2013 This is the 7th cycle of the Imamat and so… Read More »Aga Khan’s 77th Birthday — December 13, 2013
It is my great honor and pleasure to present, on his birthday anniversary which falls on November 2nd, the gems from our beloved 48th Imam… Read More »Message to the World of Islam – Aga Khan III
Eid Celebrations Eid ul-Fitr Ramadan Kareem – Eid Mubarak! Eid-e Ghadir – Declaration at Gadhir e Khumm Eid ul Adha – Abraham and Ishmael Festival… Read More »Eid Mubarak!
This is an edited version of extracts from speeches delivered by Dr Reza Shah-Kazemi at Milad al-Nabi Celebrations held in Atlanta and San Francisco, USA,… Read More »Pluralism and the Quran – Reza Shah-Kazemi
Man kana yarjoo liqaa Allahifa-inna ajala Allahi laatin wahuwa assamee AAualAAaleem Whoever hopes to meet God, the term appointed by God will then most surely… Read More »Layla tul Qadr – The Night of Power and Destiny
Layla tul Qadr falls on the 23rd of Ramadan and this is a significant event in Muslim history as not only did Prophet Muhammad… Read More »Layla tul Qadr – The Night of Power
By Sami N. Makarem While the Sunnis believe in five pillars in Islam, the Isma’ilis raise them to seven. Al-Qadi an-Nu’man devoted the first… Read More »Philosophical Significance of the Imam in Ismailism
Mowlana Hazar Imam’s 56th Anniversary of the Ascent to the Imamat – July 11, 2013 Spiritual Leader and Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims –… Read More »Imamat Day July 11, 2013 – Mashallah! 56 Years!
Ali is the Lord of those whose Lord I am! The first Imam Hazrat Ali was appointed as as his successor by Prophet Muhammad at… Read More »Ali is the Lord of those whose Lord I am! — Man Kunto Mowla
The holy month of Ramadan begins on the first day of Ramadan which is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. This year it… Read More »Ramadan and Eid ul Fitr
The Importance of Imam Ali for All Muslims By Dr. Reza Shah Kazemi By analyzing original sources, the author explores the wisdom of Imam ‘Ali… Read More »Importance of Imam Ali for All Muslims – Reza Shah Kazemi