Ismaili.NET - Heritage F.I.E.L.D.A Compendium of Farmans: Directives and Counsel by, or on Behalf of, the First Two Aga Khans to Nizari Ismailis from 1850 to 1891, in the Collection of the Heritage Society - Part 1.
| Publication Type | Article | |
| Year of Publication | 2024 | |
| Date Published | 09/2024 | |
| Authors | Nagib Tajdin | |
| Original Publication | Ismaili.net Online publications | |
| Alternate Title | Farmans during the time of the first 2 Aga Khan - List from 1850 to 1891 | |
| Volume | 1 | |
| Pagination | 13 | |
| Publisher | The Heritage Society | |
| Key Words | Farman; Aga Khan; Manuscripts; Pir Shihabuddin Shah; Pir Bibi Sarkar; Aga Ali Shah; Aga Hassanali Shah. | |
| Abstract | This article provides a comprehensive examination of Farmans, or directives, made by or on behalf of the first two Aga Khans to the Nizari Ismaili community between 1850 and 1891. It highlights the historical and theological significance of these Farmans, delivered either by the Imams or their authorized representatives, including Pirs. The author discusses the challenges in preserving these sacred pronouncements, despite their central role in guiding the Ismaili community's spiritual and material life. The paper draws from a wide range of manuscripts, archives, and personal collections, while emphasizing the importance of future cataloging and research to uncover additional Farmans. Additionally, it explores the role of Farmans in Ismaili literature, their legal and spiritual authority within the community, and the evolving mechanisms for their dissemination across different eras. | |
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A Compendium of Farmans: Directives and Counsel by, or on Behalf of, the First Two Aga Khans to Nizari Ismailis from 1850 to 189
This article provides a comprehensive examination of Farmans, or directives, made by the first two Aga Khans to the Nizari Ismaili community between 1850 and 1891. It highlights the historical and theological significance of these Farmans, delivered either by the Imams or their authorized representatives, including Pirs. The author discusses the challenges in preserving these sacred pronouncements, despite their central role in guiding the Ismaili community's spiritual and material life. The paper draws from a wide range of manuscripts, archives, and personal collections, while emphasizing the importance of future cataloging and research to uncover additional Farmans. Additionally, it explores the role of Farmans in Ismaili literature, their legal and spiritual authority within the community, and the evolving mechanisms for their dissemination across different eras.
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| Farmans (directives and advises) of, or on behalf of, the first two Aga Khans to Nirari Ismailis during the 19th Century..pdf | 505.27 KB |
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