1. A
famous Ismaili alchemist was the pupil of Imam Jafar as-Sadiq. He was
known in Europe under the name of Jebber. What was his real name?
|
a) Jabir ibn Hayyan |
b) Jabri Shah |
c) Zahur Beg |
2. Whom
did Imam al-Muizz entrusted the mission to conquer Egypt?
|
a) Hassan bin Sabbah |
b) Abu Abdallah |
c) General Jawhar |
3.
Where does the name "Khoja" come from? And what does
it mean? |
a) Comes from Persia and means "lost
soul" |
b) Comes from Pir Sadardin, and means "Lord, Master,
Honourable Tradesman" |
c) Comes from Arabie and means
"followers" |
4. What
is the other name under which Pir Mohammed Shah is better known?
|
a) Pir Salahuddin |
b) Pir Satgoor Noor |
c) Pir Sohdev |
5. A
famous book contains the sermons of Imam Mustansirbillah. It was given the
title of Pir by the Imam. How is this book entitled?
|
a) Pir Pandiyat-è-Jawanmardi |
b) Mansawi |
c) Menovis |
6. In
every era, there is a Pir on earth. He is appointed for life by the Imam
and for all jamats in the world. He necessarily comes from the Imam's
family. Sometimes, the Imam keeps this position for Himself. Who is the
present Pir? |
a) Prince Amyn Mohamed |
b) Mata Salamat |
c) Mowlana Shah Karim |
7. In
1899, Imam Sultan Mohammed decided to set up the "Sat Panthi Mission
Society" which, in 1920, became the "Recreation Club
Institute". In turn, the "Recreation Club Institute" became
the "Ismailia Association". Today, the Ismailia Association has
become the "Ismaili Tariqa and Religious Education Department".
Name the person who was entrusted with the setting up of the "Sat
Panthi Mission Society" in 1899. |
a) Sayed Imam Begum |
b) Mukhi Devraj |
c) Sayeed Didarali |
8. The
Ismaili Fatimid dynasty ruled for more than 250 years. Where does the name
"Fatimid" come from? |
a) Fatma Pak |
b) Miracle of Fatima |
c) Fatima al-Zahra |
9. Who
founded the Fatimid Dynasty? |
a) Imam al Mansoor |
b) Imam al-Mehdi |
c) Imam Aziz |
10. As
early as 762 A.D., Imam Jaffar as-Sadiq had sent 2 daïs in Mahreb in order
to prepare for the arrival of Imam al-Mehdi. What was their name?
|
a) Dai Firoz and Dai Abu Sufiyani |
b) Daï Halwani and Daï Abu Sufiyani |
c) Dai Halweni and Dai
Firoz |