Al-Sijistani
Where was Sijistani active? (Which part of the world)
Khurasan,Iran
During the height of his career, what was his role in the Fatimid State?
Cheif Da'i and Cheif Judge
What invention was he said to have inspired?
The Fountain Pen
What is the definition of Zahir in Islam?
The "outer" world or Dunya
When he wasn't a part of Ismailism what views did he have and during who's caliphate did he become loyal to Ismailism
Qaramita Views and Imam Muizz
During which Imams caliphate did he join the Fatimids and where?
Imam Mahdi in North Africa
Name 3 Languages that Imam Muizz was fluent in
Arabic, Berber, Greek, Sudanese, and Slav
What was Dawr al-Satr?
The period of concealment in which Ismaili Imams remained concealed to avoid Abbasid persecution
Give two things that Sijistani wrote about
Prophecy, theory of creation, the end of humankind, and salvation through knowledge
What did al-Numan establish that was held between prayers and when were they held?
What did he establish that was considered to be ‘unmatched anywhere in the contemporary world’
A palace library
What is the famous mosque in Spain?
The Great Mosque of Cordoba
What is the word for "interpretation of the Quran", and who did he believe has the correct interpretations
Tafsir, the Prophets and Imams
He also held "sessions of wisdom" in which he would introduce the Imam's teachings, what is the other name? (Hint: Starts with majalis)
Majalis al-Hikma
What is the name of the famous Islamic building created by the orders of Imam Muizz and where is it located?
Al- Azhar Mosque in Cairo
Fiqh
You read a excerpt from one of his books, what is the name of the book? (Hint: "The Book of Wellsprings")
Kitab al-Yanub
If a Da'i needed to make decisions or judgements what 3 resources should he refer to?
Quran, Hadiths, and the Amir al-Muminin (Imam of the Time)
Who is Ibn Hani and what did Ibn Hani call Imam Muizz?
He was a famous Arab Ismaili Poet;The Foundation of Faith
Name 3 branches of Shia Islam
Nizari,Ithna Ashari, Mustaili, Dawoodi, and Zaydi