Ismaili.NET - Heritage F.I.E.L.D.Our 39th Holy Imam Khalil-Ullah Ali 1st
Mowlana Khalil-Ullah Ali 1 ascended to the Masnad of Imamat in 957 A.H. in Anjudan, Iran. Many Khoja Ismailis from Hindustan came for the Holy Deedar of the Imam. It is reported in the book "Gulzar-e-Shams" that the Imam resided in Anjudan and his last resting place is also in Anjudan after his wafat in 993 A.H. Sayyed Dadu Pir was named as Wakil by the Imam during this time. Dadu Pir was not given the Piratan but as Wakil he was appointed to collect Maal-e-Wajbaat from the Jamats.
Ismaili History 735 - KHALILULLAH ALI I (957-993/1550-1585)
Mirza Khalil, mostly known as Khalilullah Ali I was born in Anjudan. It is related that Imam Nuruddin Ali had nominated him as his successor in presence of the Indian and Syrian Ismaili pilgrims at Anjudan.
Khalilullah Ali is said to have examined the economical conditions of the poor Ismailis residing in Iran, India, Syria, Badakhshan and Central Asia, and sent necessary aids through his family members. He also reviewed the then system of Ismaili mission of different regions, and caused vital changes specifically in the religious practices in India.
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