They are subdivided into two branches: Dawoodi and Sulamaini.Ĭhanto - a rite or service to ask for forgiveness for past or future sins.ĭa'i- missionary, or important religious leaders other than the hereditary Imams. Also made as dedication by parents on behalf of an infant.īohra - The Bohras do not follow the Aga Khan and are known as Mustalis after they split from the Nizaris in the 11th century over a succession debate. Opposite to zahir.īayat - the pledge of allegiance made to the Imam in order to enter the Ismaili faith. The chief hujjatīatin - the interior or hidden meaning of anything (particluarly the Qur'an) that is reserved for the Imam and a special few who are in tune with the Imam. Administrative head of the mission/ da'wah in the Fatimid era. Provides the esoteric interpretation of the message of the Natiq.īab - lit. Through it everything knows and understands God.Īsas - Right hand man to the Natiq. The drink is taken during Ismaili meetings for the purification of heart and soul and to achieve symbolic union with the Nur.Īga Khan – adopted family name of the Ismaili ImamĪql - the Universal Intellect, the first of Allah's creation and a perfect representation of the indescribable and unknowable Allah. Most words are transliterations of the original Arabic, Persian, Urdu or Gujarati and as such may have variant spellings.Īny corrections or additions please emailĪb-i Shifa - the 'water of purity' infused with the blessing of the Imam through his touch or breath.

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