PROPHETS
Who are our 6 Natiqs (major Prophets)?
Hazrat Adam, Hazrat Nuh, Hazrat Ibrahim, Hazrat Musa, Hazrat Isa, Hazrat Muhammad
How is ismaili belief unique about Imamat?
Imam is always present and living from Hazrat Adam to Hazrat-i Qa'im
What is the name of our religion? What is the name of our tariqa
Islam.
Ismailism
According to Quranic verse (4:54) what were 3 things are given to Hazrat Ibrahim?
Book, wisdom, spiritual kingdom
What is an extremely great favour of God for us Ismailis?
We Ismaili belief that light of imamat is alway present
Who were our 1st and 2nd Natiqs and who were their Asas?
Hazrat Adam - Mawlana Shis
Hazrat Nuh - Mawlana Saam
Who are devoted friends of Holy Prophet, Mawla Ali and Mawlana Shah Rahim
We the Ismailis
What is ta’wil (inner meaning) of Hazrat Nuh’s Ark? Is this ark still present? Who is the ark of Hazrat Nuh?
Ahl-i Bayt - Imam of the time
Recite verse 36:12 and its translation. In what part of our Dua we say this verse?
Wa Kulla Shayi in ahsaina hu fi imamim mubin
And we have encompassed (gathered) everything in the manifest Imam
2nd part
What is the meaning of the word Deluge in the story of Hazrat Nuh? What is the ta’wil of Deluge?
Deluge means severe flood
Tawil of Deluge of Hazrat Nuh - ignorance
Who were our 3rd and 4th Natiqs and who were their Asas?
Hazrat Ibrahim - Mawlana Ismail
Hazrat Musa - Mawlana Haarun
In his farman in Youth mulaqat Hazir Imam said “values of our tariqah are inspired ___________,________and_______ (what three things)
Qur'an, teaching and example of prophet, and the guidance of your Imam
In how many days, did Allah create the world of religion? What do these days represent?
The world of religion was created in 7 days
Day 1 - Hazrat Adam
Day 2 Hazrat Nuh
Day 3 Hazrat Ibrahim
Day 4 Hazrat Musa
Day 5 Hazrat Isa
Day 6 Hazrat Muhammad
Day 7 Hazrat-i Qa'im
Why is verse 36:12 called the heart of the Qur’an? Provide a logical answer connecting it with human heart and its importance.
Because this verse talks about Imam who is the heart/soul of religion.
Heart is source of life and circulation of blood. Imam is source of life and spreading knowledge and wisdom through his guidance
How can one save himself from deluge of present time? What is the deluge of present time?
by attaining spiritual knowledge.
Lack of knowledge of certainty of our Ismaili faith
Who were our 5th and 6th Natiqs and who were their Asas?
Hazrat Isa - Mawlana Sham'un
Hazrat Muhammad - Mawlana Ali
Who is the Rope of Allah? Why did Allah ask people to hold tight on to this rope? What happened to those who let go of this rope?
Imam of the time
To remain United
They became divided in 72 different groups/sects of Islam
Which holy personality represents “the day of Resurrection”?
Hazrat-i Qa'im - Prince Ali Salman Khan
What is the Qur'anic reference for the "Rope of Allah"?
3:103
Who has Book, wisdom, and spiritual wisdom in today’s time? How can a mumin attain these three things from that holy personality?
Imam of the time
Through obedience and attaining spiritual knowledge from Imam
According to a Holy Hadis, Prophet Muhammad said to Mawla Ali that you are to me as ___________(Natiq name) was to _________(Asas name) except there will be no prophet after me.
Hazrat Musa and Mawlana Haarun
Explain why Imam's analogy is given as a sun in solar system?
Sun is source of life similarly Imam is source of life for all human souls
What does it mean to say that the religion of islam became perfect with Holy Prophet. Please explain
Hazrat Muhammad appointed Mawla Ali to explain the Inner meaning of Qur'an and from Hazrat Ali's Progeny at the end of the cycle of Hazrat Muhammad came Hazrat-i Qa'im in whose time all the secrets of religion are unveiled through special knowledge of Qa'im
How are ismailis linked to the treasure of Qur’anic wisdom?
Because of their belief in Imam of the time Who is the treasure and treasurer of Qur'an
What are levels of soul?
Mineral soul, vegetative soul, animal soul, human soul, Holy Spirit