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- Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:45 am
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: Question on imam!?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1833
Re: Question on imam!?
I don't care what Agakhani source mention (probably your reference is towards Farhad Daftary's Ismaili History). Following are the independent sources which states same account of events: 1. The First Crusaders 1095-1131 by Jonathan Riley Smith 2. The Succession to the Fatimid Imam al-Āmir, the Clai...
- Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:16 am
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: syedna is just a puppet in hands of tyrants
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2358
Re: syedna is just a puppet in hands of tyrants
He is neither a puppet nor a prisoner. He is an authoritarian tyrant and usurper of the rights of his community to whom he calls "mara dikra, bhayo, bheno, etc." day in and day out. He could have acted for the welfare and wellbeing of the community members. He rather chooses to keep his co...
- Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:00 am
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: Question on imam!?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1833
Re: Question on imam!?
This is the historical account not the religious account. What we believe has no bearing how events unfolded during that period of time.
- Wed Apr 06, 2011 1:43 pm
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: Question on imam!?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1833
Re: Question on imam!?
Mustali was married to the daughter of Badere Jamli. So the Al-Afdal was the brother of Mustali's wife. Al-Afdal was the Mamajee of Al-Amir. Badere Jamali was the Vazeer of Mustansir. He forced Mustanisr to change his successor for immate (Nizar was originally nominated for immat after Mustansir) as...
- Thu Dec 30, 2010 12:53 pm
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: Taher Saifuddin insulted Mola’e Fakhruddin & Hakimuddin (r)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3951
Re: Taher Saifuddin insulted Mola’e Fakhruddin & Hakimuddin
Mola'e Fakhruddin & Mola'e Hakimuddin and many others buried all across Indian sub-continent may be good and pious persons in their lives. But our clergy have used these folks to milk money from our blind folded community members. Islam does not permit grave worshiping in a fashion practiced by ...
- Wed Dec 29, 2010 1:58 pm
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: who is this guy?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1488
Re: who is this guy?
Abbas Burhani hails from a filthy rich bohra family in Karachi, Pakistan. His parents came from Burhanpur, India during 1947. He does nothing for living, henceforth his ideal mind is devil's workshop. He claims that he did PhD in theology from USA and some kind of degree from Shahadat al Aalamiyah u...
- Mon Dec 13, 2010 2:15 pm
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: syedna vs agha khan
- Replies: 82
- Views: 12772
Re: syedna vs agha khan
Stop this mud slinging business. Tujeh parai kia pari hey to apni nebhair... What Ismaili does in their Jamat Khana and what part of Islam they follow is none of anyone's business except of Ismaili community. What I know is that they are prosperous and piece loving community with dynamic leadership,...
- Sat Dec 04, 2010 11:56 am
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: Malik-Al-Ashtar, Commander-in-Chief of Hazrat Ali’s Army
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4734
Re: Malik-Al-Ashtar, Commander-in-Chief of Hazrat Ali’s Army
It is worth to note that Asma bint Umais, mother of Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr prepared the Janazah of Bibi Fatima Zehrah after her demise for burial.
- Fri Dec 03, 2010 4:15 pm
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: Malik-Al-Ashtar, Commander-in-Chief of Hazrat Ali’s Army
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4734
Malik-Al-Ashtar, Commander-in-Chief of Hazrat Ali’s Army
Malik-Al-Ashtar was a disciple and companion of Hazrat Ali. His real was Malik bin al-Haarth al-Nakhay. He belonged to an old Yamani tribe, and was head of the Bani Nukha’s clan. He embraced Islam during the time of the Prophet (SAW) and became one of the loyal followers of Islam. He took part and f...
- Tue Nov 30, 2010 11:42 am
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: Judging the Present Dai
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1703
Re: Judging the Present Dai
Well said, Saifuddin Bhai and Zulfiqar Bhai.
Shame on all abdes... They can't see even with their open eyes.
Shame on all abdes... They can't see even with their open eyes.
- Mon Nov 15, 2010 11:26 am
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: Muslim Barbarism during Eid al-Adha
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3409
Re: Muslim Barbarism during Eid al-Adha
This is what Muslims inherited from pagans. I fail to understand millions of dollars spent on buying sacrificial animals, cannot be spent on the welfare and betterment of impovered Muslim communitiesof. Why only muslim does this ritual when the same chrolonolgy of events is shared by Muslims, Christ...
- Mon Nov 15, 2010 11:12 am
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: ashra 1432
- Replies: 109
- Views: 26484
Kaun Banega Crorepati
The New Avtar of KBC (Kaun Banega Crorepati..or Who Wants to A millionaire)..... KBB (Kaun Banega Bali ka Bakra). Big B : Is saal ke Mohurrum 1432 ke liye kaun banega bali ka bakra ? Aap Ke Options hai.... a) Mumbai ki jamat b) Houston ki Jamat or c) Dubai ki Jamat. Abde : ?????????? Big B : Kya Aap...
- Wed May 12, 2010 1:47 pm
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: Tarikh of STS & SMB By Al Aalim
- Replies: 55
- Views: 8475
Re: Tarikh of STS & SMB By Al Aalim
profastian: We are shia-ismaili-mustalian, while this dai is a usurper. He has made our faith his "Bab ki Jageer". His only motive is to control the bohra masses and accumulate as much wealth as he can.He claims himself god on earth. How can he claim to guide his followers to Jannah when e...
- Tue May 11, 2010 1:55 pm
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: Tarikh of STS & SMB By Al Aalim
- Replies: 55
- Views: 8475
Re: Tarikh of STS & SMB By Al Aalim
Saeed al Khair Bhai: Thanks for making efforts to put all these facts straight (though in past people across this board have posted some of these facts in bits and pieces). Anyway, Like Father, Like Son. Our community to not going to change even Burhanuddin dies and hence forth will be replaced by i...
- Fri May 07, 2010 8:10 am
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: Phishing (A must read miracle!)
- Replies: 70
- Views: 6905
Re: Phishing (A must read miracle!)
Potia shall be tried under “Indian Panel Code” for spreading lies.
- Fri Mar 05, 2010 10:28 am
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: Just a few simple questions to abde syedna fanatics...
- Replies: 166
- Views: 19942
Re: Just a few simple questions to abde syedna fanatics...
Bhai Al-Zulfiqar:
Your hue & cry will fell on dump ears as usual. Abdes are cowards like their master. They can only utter ‘laanats’ and abuses, which are the weapon of choice in their armory.
Your hue & cry will fell on dump ears as usual. Abdes are cowards like their master. They can only utter ‘laanats’ and abuses, which are the weapon of choice in their armory.
- Thu Mar 04, 2010 1:15 pm
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: Question for Dawoodi bohra brothers overseas
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3867
Re: Question for Dawoodi bohra brothers overseas
Aqiqa is actually 'sadaqa' for new born. So the meat shall be distributed among poors. The rest is all innovations introduced by bohra clergy like 'tilak', 'deboning of meat' & 'skeleton burial'. These all innovations perfectly makes no sence and their legality can't be proved from either from '...
- Wed Mar 03, 2010 1:20 pm
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: Question for Dawoodi bohra brothers overseas
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3867
Re: Question for Dawoodi bohra brothers overseas
Human Bhai: I am not sure about the intent of your questions. Anyway, I live in central New Jersey which has a kind of decent bohra population from North American standard. I don’t know any progressive bohra who lives in the vicinity. The general demography of bohras includes a large but silent majo...
- Thu Feb 04, 2010 1:40 pm
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: Saudi Arabia removed ban on Syedna Burhanuddin
- Replies: 145
- Views: 22902
Re: Saudi Arabia removed ban on Syedna Burhanuddin
A written statement is circulated among bohras with instructions (from old man) to not visit holly cities of Mekkah & Madinas for what soever reasons?
What is the real motive behind this travel advice?
Brother Husain KSA, can you provide some insite?
What is the real motive behind this travel advice?
Brother Husain KSA, can you provide some insite?
- Thu Jan 28, 2010 12:43 pm
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: In the aftermath of Karbala …
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3889
In the aftermath of Karbala …
Tawabune After the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, people of Kufa realized that their betrayal with Imam Husain was the real cause of the tragedy. They were determined to do something to avenge the death of the Imam and ask forgiveness for their wrongdoings. Tawabune are people who regret, Tawabune is f...
- Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:42 am
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: Partition of India.
- Replies: 44
- Views: 5492
Re: Partition of India.
Saifuddin Bhai: A very detailed account of partition exists and all these events during last 60 years. I have not seen a single reference in any book about the involvement of late Syedna with partition/indepenence movement or inviting Quid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. Can you please provide the refer...
- Tue Jan 26, 2010 11:57 am
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: Ziyarats in Misr/Shaam
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7344
Re: Ziyarats in Misr/Shaam
Masjid Mashhad Nabi Hussein In July 1950, Majdal (renamed to Ashkelon after 1948) was still a mixed town. About 3,000 Palestinians lived there in a closed, fenced-off ghetto, next to the recently arrived Jewish residents. Before the 1948 war, Majdal had been a commercial and administrative center w...
- Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:11 pm
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: Ziyarats in Misr/Shaam
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7344
Re: Ziyarats in Misr/Shaam
Cairo is only one of the seven different possible locations for the burial of the head. This version assumes that the head was buried in Ashkelon, a town on the coast of southern Palestine. Here is a brief account of how the head reached Cairo. In the year 491/1098, the Fatimid wazir Al-Afdal Sahin ...
- Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:15 am
- Forum: What is happening in your Jamat?
- Topic: Problems in USA,Canada and UK jamaats
- Replies: 89
- Views: 21288
Re: Problems in USA,Canada and UK jamaats
Merchant Bhai:
Your question lacks specificity. Which jamaats in US, Canada, & England you are talking about?
I live in New Jersey and don't see any rift within the jamaat ranks and goon amil Quresh Sahabuddin is dining an wining around without having any difficulty.
Your question lacks specificity. Which jamaats in US, Canada, & England you are talking about?
I live in New Jersey and don't see any rift within the jamaat ranks and goon amil Quresh Sahabuddin is dining an wining around without having any difficulty.
- Tue Jan 19, 2010 2:28 pm
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: Ziyarats in Misr/Shaam
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7344
Re: Ziyarats in Misr/Shaam
Zaynab binte Ali Not only is the date of her death uncertain but so is the place: she is variously thought to be buried (most popularly) in Damascus in Sayyidah Zaynab Mosque, Damascus, Syria but also in Cairo, Egypt. It is believed by Shiias (Twelvers) that this mosque is the authentic burial plac...
- Wed Jan 13, 2010 2:22 pm
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: I WANT TO KNOW ANSWER OF THESE QUESTION (ANY BODY HELP)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4309
Re: I WANT TO KNOW ANSWER OF THESE QUESTION (ANY BODY HELP)
1.i heared only about 6 prophet in bayan but quran says 124000 anbia(a.s)these anbia(a.s) when come to the earth Total number of prophets are different in three relegions (Islam, Christianity, Judaism). Although only 25 prophets are mentioned by name in the Qur'an, a Hadith (no. 21257 in Musnad Ibn ...
- Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:46 pm
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: I WANT TO KNOW ANSWER OF THESE QUESTION (ANY BODY HELP)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4309
Re: I WANT TO KNOW ANSWER OF THESE QUESTION (ANY BODY HELP)
1. before kibla was bait ul muqaddas when this will be turning on to kaaba Qiblah was changed halfway through Sha‘ban in the second Hijri year (eighteen months after the arrival of the Messenger of God in Medina). 2.first ayat of quraan Iqra Beisme Kal Lazi .... 3.hazrat ali has any more brother and...
- Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:32 am
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: 20th Bohra Imam Al-Amir Bi Ahkam Allah
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2626
Re: 20th Bohra Imam Al-Amir Bi Ahkam Allah
Can some one answer or throw some light on the following logical questions: 1. Why Imam Amir is not considered "Martyr"? 2. Is bohra history is different from what has been written in the general history books (Tayyib issue shall be excluded as bohra has a different prospective which revo...
- Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:28 pm
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: Some unknown martyrs of Karbala
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4162
Re: Some unknown martyrs of Karbala
Special to Los Angeles Times By BATSHEVA SOBELMN May 21, 2008, Jerusalem, Israel Ashkelon, the former burial site of Imam Husain’s Head The city of Ashkelon has been in the headlines lately, and not for its pretty beaches. The city of -110 000 has sadly joined Israel’s southern front line as rockets...
- Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:05 pm
- Forum: Bohras and Reform
- Topic: 94 years old M. F. Husain – Not a miracle
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7951
Re: 94 years old M. F. Husain – Not a miracle
A small community of Sulaimani Bohras also exist in Karachi, Pakistan which around 100 families. Their jamaat khana is located near city railway station. Renounced artist Fayzee Rahamin and Begum Attiyah Faizi were Sulaimani Bohras, who migrated to Pakistan after partition. Fayzee Rahamin was a seas...