Prophets of Allah
Name 2 prophets of Allah
Prophet Adam, Prophet Nuh (Noah), Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), Prophet Musa (Moses), Prophet Isa (Jesus), Prophet Muhammad
Sirat al-Mustaqeem
the right or straight path
This holiday celebrates the first day of Spring and means "New Day"
What is Navroz?
This is a special spiritual meeting when Ismaili Muslims see and greet their Imam during his visit
What is Didar?
Mawla Shah Rahim is our __ imam
What is 50th?
What material was Prophet Nuh's ark made out of?
Timber/wood/Lumber
Oneness of God
This is a special promise Ismaili Muslims make to the Imam to follow his guidance and try to live a good life
What is Bayyah?
Name 3 of the 7 Ismaili Centers in the world?
London, Dushanbe, Houston, Toronto, Lisbon, Dubai, Vancouver
The first imam in our lineage was the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad
Who was Imam Ali?
What were people believing in before prophets?
Statues, stars, moon, sun, idols
Steward
Caretaker of the Earth
This event remembers Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to obey Allah and teaches us about sacrifice, sharing, and helping others.
What is Eid al-Adha?
The didar is a time to renew something spiritual that connects every Ismaili to the Imam
What is renewing our bayyah?
Bayyah- spiritual allegiance
This is term means "Ascending the throne" and refers to the formal event when the new Imam begins his new role.
What is Takht-nashini?
What are some characteristics of Prophets
Honest, compassionate, loving, kind, brave, etc
What is the shahada and its meaning?
Ashhadu ala ilaha illa'a-lah, wa-ashhadu anna muhammada'r-rasulu'lah, wa-ashadu anna aliyyan amira'l-mu'munina aliyyu'l-lah
I bear withness that there is no God but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, And I bear witness that Ali, the Commander of the faithful is from Allah
This is a special table made during Navroz
What is Haft-sin table?
Apples- sib; Garlic- Sir; Coins- Sekkeh; Vinegar- Sirka; Hyacinths- Sunbol; Sweet dish- Samanu; Green shots of wheat- Sabzi
The Ismaili Center was named a darkhana, what does darkhana mean?
What is the main or central jamatkhana for a country or region?
This is where Hazir Imam was born?
Geneva, Switzerland
What are the prophets' messages?
Examples:
There is One God
Allah loves and rewards those who do good
Prophets guide people to the right path
Don't believe in idols/statues
Ashraf al-Makhluqat
Noblest/highest of all creation
This special event celebrates the day that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) chose Imam Ali to be the leader after him.
What is Eid al-Ghadir?
The Ismaili Center is not only for Ismailis. It helps build what important value between different communities an religions?
What is pluralism?
The Imam is appointed through a spiritual authority passed down from the previous Imam. What is this concept called?
What is nass (divine designation)?