Archive - Ismaili Gnosis Stacks

Does God Really Exist? (Ismaili Gnosis Chats Ep. 2)

A Conversation about an Ismaili Logical Argument for the Existence of God

Oct 1 •

September 2024

Introducing the Ismaili Gnosis Podcast: Ep. 1 on the Spiritual Roles of Prophet Muhammad

Ismaili Gnosis Chats is a new podcast making Ismaili history and theology more accessible

Sep 16 •

The Prophet Unveiled: What the Qur’an says about the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)

Understanding the Metaphysical, Spiritual, and Religious Status of the Prophet (and His Successor, the Imam) in the Light of the Holy Qur’ān

Sep 10 •

August 2024

Do we Choose to be Born...and be Born Ismaili? Why Come to this World at all?

A short article of prose and original poetry reflecting on our birth and purpose as Ismaili Muslims advancing on the esoteric path of the Manifest Imam.

Aug 30 •

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The Lamp of Understanding, The Tree of Religion and The Pure Word of the Imam: Esoteric Reflections on Qur'an 24:35 and 14:24-25

Exploring Qur’anic Symbols in the Light of the Imam’s Guidance and the Ismaili Wisdom Tradition

Aug 24 •

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The Imams' Prayers and Proscriptions Pertaining to the Pitfall of Pernicious and Poisonous Pride!

Sacred Utterances of Mawlana Zayn al-‘Abidin⁽ᶜ⁾, Mawlana Sultan Muhammad Shah⁽ᶜ⁾ and Mawlana ‘Ali⁽ᶜ⁾ Advising the Jama‘at about the Worst of all Vices.

Aug 8 •

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July 2024

Gettin Jiggy wit Jihad: Does Holy War Have an Esoteric Meaning? (7 min. read)

The Spiritual Significance of Struggle (Jihad) in Ismaili Islam

Jul 16 •

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The Imam: What They Don't Tell You on Imamat Day

In Awe and Honor of the Imam as the Manifest Word or Command of God

Jul 11 •

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Why God Allowed Imam 'Ali's Caliphate be Denied and Delayed

An Ismaili Answer to the Caliphate of the First Three Caliphs

Jul 5 •

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Forgiving Sins: How Jesus Explains an Ismaili Muslim Practice

Jesus forgave his people's sins just as Hazar Imam forgives the Jamat's sins today

Jul 2 •

June 2024

Was Adam Made of Mud and Clay?

The Truth about Adam and the Human Creation according to Ismaili Esoteric Exegesis (Ta’wil)

Jun 28 •

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The Meaning of “Mawla” in the Ghadir Khumm Sermon

Understanding the Prophet’s Speech at Ghadir Khumm

Jun 24 •

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