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From Satpanthi to Ismaili Muslim: The Articulation of Ismaili Khoja Identity in South Asia

Publication Type  Article
Year of Publication  2011
Date Published  2010
Authors  Ali S. Asani
Original Publication  Modern History of the Ismailis, 2010
Key Words  Khoja; History; Ismaili; Satpanthi; Culture

Alamūt, Ismailism and Khwāja Qāsim Tushtarī’s Recognizing God

Drawing extensively on the testimony of the Persian historians of the seventh-eighth hijri centuries (corresponding to the thirteen-fourteenth centuries of the Christian era), this article sketches a detailed picture of several personalities involved in founding the nascent Ismaili state centred at Alamūt in the fifth/eleventh century. This background sets the stage for analyzing a new manuscript source documenting Ismaili history and thought of this period, Khwāja Qāsim Tushtarī’s Recognizing God

Alamūt, Ismailism and Khwāja Qāsim Tushtarī’s Recognizing God

Drawing extensively on the testimony of the Persian historians of the seventh-eighth hijri centuries (corresponding to the thirteen-fourteenth centuries of the Christian era), this article sketches a detailed picture of several personalities involved in founding the nascent Ismaili state centred at Alamūt in the fifth/eleventh century. This background sets the stage for analyzing a new manuscript source documenting Ismaili history and thought of this period, Khwāja Qāsim Tushtarī’s Recognizing God

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Durood O Salam Allahuma salle ala Muhamed din wa ale Muhamed

verses: 
4

Title: Durood O Salam Page: 62.1_________________________________________________________________________

Taj Innallaha wa malaikatahu, yo solune allan nabi

Ya ayu hal azeena amanu, salu wallahi wa salimun taslim **

Allahuma salle ala

Ch Allahuma salle ala, Mohamedin wa ale Muhamed (2)

Taj Allahuma salle ala

Verse 1

Taj Ahmed se mim hata kar, noore ahad ko dekhlo

Ch Ahmed se mim hata kar, noore ahad ko dekhlo

Rahematul-lilalameen mein, Allaha ki rahemet dekhlo

Taj Allaha ki rahemat dekhlo

Ch Shaha Karim ale Muhamed, Shaha Karim noore Muhamed

Taj Repeat

Nooran ala noor ki dekho yehi to paichan hai

verses: 
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Title: Nooran ala Noor Page: 64.1
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Taj Nooran ala noor ki dekho yehi to paichan hai

Ale nabi aulade Ali aur panjetan ki shaan hai

Shah Karim zindabad (4)

Ch Repeat above

Verse 1

Taj Noore ahad se noor chamak kar, panjetan mein aya tha

Ch Repeat above

Taj Wohi noor ki roshani phir, kutub sitara paya tha

Ch Repeat above

Taj Apne naamon se Allah ne, unka naam sikhaya

Ch Repeat above

Taj Is tara phir duniya ne, paighambhar ko paya tha **

Ali Muhamed Fatima Hassan Hussein paichan hai

Khatimul Nabi - Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad Mustafa Rasul (S.AS.)

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BUJE MARAG PIR SADARDIN KERA,
JO HAY SADA KABUL;
SAB NABIYO KA SARDAR HAY,
SO DULLE NABI RASUL.

O momin, the rue path shown by Pir Sadardin
Is the path accepted by the almighty ALLAH, the 'NOOR-EN-ALLAH-NOOR.' Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa Rasul S.AS. Is the 'SHANSHAH.' The 'NOORANI' crown, the head of all the PAYGAMBERS - O momins say the holy salwat: ALLAHUMA SALI ALA MUHAMMADIN WA AALE MUHAMMAD.

The Ocean of Maya

The ocean of Maya is extraordinarily deep and unfathomable; it could be swum in the event an ant could swim across the vast ocean! But it is possible to overcome Maya (ILLUSION) with 'THE GINAN,' with deep love and devotion to the 'NOOR-EN-ALLAH NOOR HAZER IMAM. Mowla Ali Hazer Imam -alone can shower his divine blessings, divine grace, by which the incredibly powerful Maya can be combated.
WHAT IS MAYA? AND HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO SWIM THE OCEAN OF MAYA?

Harischandra

Raja Harischandra
INCREDIBLE AND AMAZING SACRIFICES OF
RAJAH HARISH CHANDRA (THE MUKHI OF TRETA YUGA)
AND HIS WIFE SATI TARA RANI LOCHNA
FOR THE SAKE OF SATPANTH RELIGION.

RAJA HARISH CHANDRA was a king of AYODHYA NAGAR in India. He was a true and sincere rule. HE had a wife; SATI TARA RANI LOCHNA was a staunch follower of SATPANTH religion and RAJA HARISHCHANDRA became a most devout follower of SATPANTH. Even the angels envied RAJA HARISHCHANDRA for his sincerity, truthfulness and integrity.

Nav Nand

'Nav Nand'
YA ALI,
TUJ TRUTHE NAV NAND PAMU SHAH,
JO HOVE KARIM SHAH NAJAR TAMARI.

'NAV' - means NINE.

Das Avtar - 3. Dwapur Yuga

DAS AVTAR
III. DWAPUR YUGA

On Raja Goverchand Akhiyan

HISTORY OF RAJA GOVERCHAND
FROM PIR SHAMS' 'RAJA GOVERCHAND AKHYAN'

A RULER OF BENGAL RENUNCIATES HIS GADI (ROYAL THRONE) IN THE SEARCH OF SPIRITUAL HAPPINESS AND ELEVATION

After having attended to all the Royal court's daily affairs, Raja Goverchand retired to his royal palace. Upon arrival Rajaji's beloved, beautiful queens and maids received Rajaji at the entrance and gave him great affection, love and respect. Thereafter Rajaji was requested to sit on the golden Bajot (Seat), before the queens could give him a sponge bath, perfume his charming body and refresh him.

Eighth Shri Krishna Avtar

There was a king UGARSEN of MATHURA in India. He had both an over ambitious son, KANS, and a pious daughter, DEKVI. At the time of DEVKI'S marriage to another king VASUDEVJI, during the ceremony, there was an amazing and mysterious sound from the sky, 'O KANS there will be born a child (it will be the EIGHTH child) to DEVKI who will be your killer.'

Sati Drupadi

SATI DRUPATI'S PRAYER TO HERBELOVED LORD SHRI KRISHNA

AN INCREDIBLE, AMAZING EFFECT OF HER
MOST SINCERE AND HUMBLE PRAYER

SATI DRUPATI was spiritually most intimate and close to her beloved SHRI KRISHNA - The Eighth Carnation of SHRI VISHNU (THE ALI). At time of distress and difficulty, whether material or spiritual, SATI DRUPATI prayed to her beloved LORD KRISHNA from the depth of her heart and soul. She prayed with unshaken faith that her beloved SHRI KRISHNA would do everything for her-she had deep faith that nothing was impossible for SHRI KRISHNA, the Lord Of The Age.

Lord Shri Krishna Avtar. . .continued

The supreme divinity's (PAR BRAHAM'S) MAYA (illusion) is undoubtedly unfathomable - even the ASHAT CROR BRAHMAS (Prophets) have not been able to fathom his MAYA it is not in the least surprising.

Ninth Shri Budha Avtar

Immediately, there occurred friction with the PANDIT BRAHMINS, the BRAHMINS expressed their dislike of SHRI BUDHA himself has come to our door. When he was in KRISHNA AVTAR he made a specific Firman to us not to engage in any YAGNA ceremony. Now the significance of YAGNA does not stand in the least.'

Das Avtar - 4. Kaliyuga

KHUDAI 'NOOR' as the NINTH INCARNATION of SHRI VISHNU- Lord SHRI BUDHA or Adam (approximately 4050 BC), became manifest in HAZARAT SHISH (SETH) ALEHISALAAM. Through HAZARAT SHISH it descended through the unbroken divine line of 'NOOR' bearers shown below. ( some important and familiar prophets with the 'NOOR-E-ALI'S' Manifestation of the time are also shown.)

Tenth Naklanki Avtar

GINAN-E-SHARIFF: 'DAS AVTAR,' BY PIR SADARDIN SAHEB Extract: AVTAR DASMO

Sri Dash Mahe Sri Dash Mahe (n) Naklanki Rupe Ladho chhe Avtar; Shah Mowla Murtaza Ali Rupe Naam Bhanaveaji ; Het Haqiquatne karne Samiji Tame Bhale Bhale Avaterea; Heat sete Turie Shah Chadse Aswar, Bhagat Odharia, Asur sangarie, Danav Darie, Gatiu Tarie, Asu Purie, Vacha parie, Sankh Chakar Lese Shah Haathe.

Sankh Chakar Lese Shah Hath,
Laine Farse Shah Pruthvi Mahe;

Have Pota Te Dase Avtar,
Parhareo Shah Girbha Vaas;

Shah Dese Rikhianne Raj,
Rikhiu Karse Avichal Raaj;


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