Jamatkhana & Ismaili Centers
Que signifie le mot JamatKhana?
Jamat = Congregation; Khana = house : House of the congregation.
Where all members of the Jamat come together to practice our faith
What does "Hay Zinda /Qayyam Paya mean
Hay Zinda - The Noor of Mawlana Hazar Imam is always present
Qayam Paya - We have Hazar Imam forever
What do form and essence refer to?
Form is the outward actions or appearances of the ritual. What we can see and do. The "essence" is the inner meaning or purpose behind it.
Name at least 3 verses of the Qur'an of the 7 verses that we recite in our Du'a
- Surat al-Fatiha (Q. 1:1-7)
- Surah Nisa (Q. 4:59)
-Surah Yasin (Q. 36:12) - Authority and Imamat
- Surah Maidah (Q. 5:67) - Authority and Imamat
- Surah Fatah (Q. 48:10) - Ghadir-e-Khumm
- Surah Anfal (Q. 8:27) - Bay'ah
- Surah Ikhlas (Q. 112:1-4) - Oneness of God
What is the full title of MawlaDam?
Mawlana Shah Karim al-Hussayni Hazar Imam
How many Ismaili Centers are there in the world, and how many are here in Canada?
7 in the world:
- London, Lisbon, Dubai, Dushanbe, Vancouver, Toronto, Houston.
2 Centers in Canada: Vancouver et Toronto
What are three aspects of Jamati rituals?
1) Form, 2) Essence, 3) Intention/Transformation
T/F - Tous les rituels ont une intention et une forme et force.
FAUX!!
Les rituels, ont une forme, une essence et une intention - en pratiquant ces trois, nous parvenons à une transformation de l'âme.
In Brossard JK - Which Surah is symbolized by the patterns in the social hall, Jk hall, and windows?
Ayat al- Nur (Q. 24:35)
Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. His light1 is like a niche in which there is a lamp, the lamp is in a crystal, the crystal is like a shining star, lit from ˹the oil of˺ a blessed olive tree, ˹located˺ neither to the east nor the west,2 whose oil would almost glow, even without being touched by fire. Light upon light! Allah guides whoever He wills to His light. And Allah sets forth parables for humanity. For Allah has ˹perfect˺ knowledge of all things. Q 24:35.
Why is there a picture of Mawla Dam in Jamat Khana?
It is a reminder of the Noor of the Imam and how he is always guiding us
What do the gardens and running water symbolize in the Ismaili Center?
Personal reflection, help reflect on the soul, the spaces are bringing a feeling of peace so that we can focus on our soul.
What do we say when we go to Mukhi Saheb for individual prayer?
For regular Du'a Karavi: Tauba Tauba Taqsirdaar, banda sar taa paa gunegaar, ay Shah tu mara bubakhsh ay shah-e bakhshindagaar.
For Chaanta: Ya Shah bando gunegar, gat bakshey, Shah Pir Bakhshey
Quelle est l'essence du ab-e-safa?
Purification et repentance
Which verse in our Du'a speaks about Tawhid?
Surah Ikhlas (6ème part)
Who decides how we practice our rituals?
a. Mukhi Saheb
b. Your BUI Teacher
c. Mawla Dam
d. IV Director
C. Mawla Dam!
What is the purpose of JKs and Ismaili Center?
- To pray together, see our friends and family
- Contemplation, search for light
- Exchange of knowledge and wisdon among all communities.
The role of ________ is central in guiding the ritual practices and interpretation of the inner aspects of our faith.
a. Mukhi Saheb
b. IVC Director
c. Mawlana Hazar Imam
c. Mawlana Hazar Imam
What is Zahir and Batin and why is it important to know both the Zahir and Batin of our rituals?
Zahir - outer aspects of our rituals, practices, and life! Batin - the inner aspect of all that! By knowing both, we realize that only the soul is eternal and the zahir helps us get there.
Why is the prayer hall special?
a) It is a space for Jamat to pray together
b) a sacred space where the Noor of the Imam is present
c) place for Murids who have given their bay'a to the Imam
d) a place of peace, prayer, hope, humility, brotherhood, spiritual enlightenment
e) all of the above
e) All of the above
What does Bay'ah mean?
Providing your pledge of allegiance to the Imam of the Time. You are accepting the permanent bond between Imam and Murid
Why has Mawla Dam created Ismailli Centers?
- Represent the Shi'a Ismaili community's identity
- Represent our traditions and heritage in the modern world.
- Serves as a place where we can reflect on the inner and outer aspects of our existence.
Choose one ritual: ab-e-safa, tasbih, mehmani.
Explain its form, essence and intention.
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What is the ritual that we do that helps us focus on our soul? Why is it important?
Bait-Al-Khayal!
It helps us focus on our soul, we think about it, repeat the name of Allah and through that, we are able to get closer to God.
Surah al-Fatiha is known as the "Opening of the Qur'an. Can you recite Surah al-Fatiha and explain its meaning?
- Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
- Alhamdu-lillahi Rabb-il-Alameen
All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all worlds.
- Ar-Rahman-ir-Rahim
The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
- Maliki Yawm-id-Din
Master of the Day of Judgment.
- Iyyaka Na’budu wa Iyyaka Nasta’een
You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help.
- Ihdinas-Sirat-al-Mustaqeem
Guide us to the straight path.
- Sirat-alladhina An’amta ‘Alaihim, Ghair-il-Maghdubi ‘Alaihim wa La-Dhallin
The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have evoked Your anger, nor of those who are astray.
Why do we believe in the authority of the Imam of the Time? (give 3 reasons)
1) He is a direct descendant of Imam Ali
2) Prophet Muhammad designated Imam Ali as his successor
3) He has the Divine Knowledge