Imam and Caliph Hazrat Ali’s Letter – Note by Translator Rasheed Turabi Hazrat Ali, the Great Khalif of Islam, and the first in the line… Read More »Imam Hazrat Ali’s Letter to Malik Ashtar Governor of Egypt
Faith (Îmân) and Intellect (‘Aql) In Shî’ite Tradition* By Diana Steigerwald California State University (Long Beach) Summary: Faith in Islâm bears witness to the… Read More »Faith and Intellect — Diana Steigerwald
Interview – The Forgotten Children of Abraham by Katherine Schimmel Baki Calligraphy above — Quran 16:125 ادْعُ إِلَىٰ سَبِيلِ رَبِّكَ بِالْحِكْمَةِ وَالْمَوْعِظَةِ الْحَسَنَةِ ۖ وَجَادِلْهُم… Read More »Islamic Scholar John Esposito Talks about Faith, Pluralism, and the Challenges Facing Islam Today
An ode for Imam-e-Zaman By Nadim Pabani – Inspired by the Navroz Spring. An ode for Imam-e-Zaman we sing. Seeing the birds outside take… Read More »An ode for Imam-e-Zaman — Nadim Pabani
Understanding More about Islam Harvard Graduate School of Education October 4, 2001 by Marvin Pittman “La ilaha illa Llah, Muhammadun rasulu’Llah” “I witness that… Read More »Understanding More about Islam — Harvard University
THE ISMAILI SOCIETY ISMAILI TEXTS AND TRANSLATIONS SERIES, NO. 4 ON THE RECOGNITION OF THE IMAM (Fasl dar Bayan-I Shinakht-i Imam) Translated from… Read More »Recognition of the Imam — Persian Manuscript translated by Ivanow
Nasir-i Khusraw Poetry Nasir Khusraw is acknowledged as one of the foremost poets of the Persian language. Born in the Balkh district of Central… Read More »Nasir-i Khusraw Poetry — Nasir Khusraw Shia Ismaili Muslim Dai and Poet
The Mystical Visions of Ibn al-‘Arabî (d. 1240) – Dr. Diana Steigerwald California State University (Long Beach) “Whatever may be the philosophical doctrine to which… Read More »The Mystical Visions of Ibn Arabi – Diana Steigerwald
Understanding the Quran — Diana Steigerwald California State University (Long Beach) ‘I believe in one God, and Muhammad, an Apostle of God’ is the simple … Read More »Understanding the Quran — Diana Steigerwald
Speech by His Highness The Aga Khan New Delhi, India, March 26, 1980 ALL INDIA WOMEN’S CONFERENCE As one of a few rather lonely males… Read More »Aga Khan Speech to All India Women’s Conference, New Delhi India
Nowruz 2014 Marks the 20th Anniversary of Amaana.org — Alhamdulillah! As you can read in the About section, I started the Ismaili Web in November… Read More »Amaana’s 20th Anniversary Gift to Our Imam-e Zamaan!
by ‘Allamah Nasir al-din “Nasir” Hunza’i Nawruz literally means the new day. This day means the day of the festival which is celebrated… Read More »The Nawruz Festival
When students feel adrift, spiritual guidance might help Marshall Poe Mar 7 2014, 11:10 AM ET Emilio Morenatti/AP Photo I think religion should… Read More »Colleges Should Teach Religion to Their Students – Marshall Poe