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Financial Institutions
AKFED provides an institutional umbrella for a number of leading finance and insurance companies in Africa and Asia. Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah founded most of these as small self-help companies in the first half of this century. During this period, colonial financial institutions had neither the interest nor the ability to provide banking services and insurance to the small traders and farmers of the community. At the outset, most of the self-help companies were financed by contributions from the Ismaili community to mark the successive jubilees i.e.
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- NameHeritage Dictionary of ismailism, entry #283
On of the 19 children of Pir Hassan Kabirdin. He is buried at Multan.
Un des 19 enfants de Pir HK. Enterré à Multan.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
It is a poll-tax charged on non-Muslims in place of ushr.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
According to the Koran, the angel who brought revelation to the Prophet is known by the name of Jibrail (2:98). The Arabic form of jibril, which is composed of jibr, meaning abd or servant, and il, meaning God. The word jibrail occurs three times in the Koran (2:97-98, 66:4). Jibrail is also mentioned as Ruh al-Amin (26:193-4), means the divine soul, and also Ruh al-Qudus (16:102), means the holy spirit. In hadith, Jibrail is spoken of as al-Namus al-Akbar (the great angel).
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
The word jihad is derived from jahd or juhd means to strive, exert oneself or take extraordinary pains. Jihad is a verbal noun of the third Arabic form of the root jahada, which is defined classically as exerting one's utmost power, efforts, endeavours or ability in contending with an object of disapprobation. The word jihad is used 36 times in the Koran, and the derivatives of the root occur in 41 Koranic verses. Five of these contain the phrase, jahd aymanihim meaning strong oath.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
"The word jinn is derived from janna, meaning he covered or concealed. It is also said to have derived from idjtinan, meaning to be hidden or concealed. The origin of jinn is said to be fire, and their function is described as that of exciting evil passions or low desires. The Koran is explicit on both these points. As regards the creation of jinn, it says: "And the jinn We created before of intensely fire" (15:27), and again: "And He created the jinn of a flame of fire" (55:15).
- NounHeritage Dictionary of Ismailism, entry #59
De DJIN, génies, démons, entités spirituelles.
- NounHeritage Dictionary of Ismailism, entry #964
Huit (8). AtH JIW. Les 8 vies. Les 8 personnes dans l'entourage intime de Sourja Rani. g. 151
- NameHeritage Dictionary of ismailism, entry #885
1921-. Bombay. 1939 Musoma. 1959 Mtwara, 1979 Canada. Married Daulat Khanum Pardhan Bhanji during Diamond Jubilee. Al-waez and Rai.Mukhi and Kamaria Mtwara. Council 77
1921-. Bombay. 1939 Musoma. 1959 Mtwara, 1979 Canada. Epouse Daulat Khanum Pardhan Bhanji au Diamond Jubilee. Al-waez et Ray.Mukhi et Kamaria Mtwara. Council 77
- NounHeritage Dictionary of Ismailism, entry #597
Un JOJaN = 4 GAW*. Lors de Sa lutte contre le Dayt Kalingo, l'Imam voyagera 100 000 jojan en une journée.
- NounHeritage Dictionary of Ismailism, entry #998
Unité de distance de 4 GAW*. 4x 2 milles = 8 milles = 13 km (approx).
- NounHeritage Dictionary of Ismailism, entry #553
Les 4 jougs: KaRTA*, TRETA*, DOUAPOUR (DWAPOUR)*, KaLJOUG*
- NounHeritage Dictionary of Ismailism, entry #599
L'assemblée, tous ensemble. "Joumalé firasta" = assemblée des anges. "Joumalé jamat" = assemblée des fidèles.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
The first renowned magazine published from Vancouver was Hikmat (1976) by Ismailia Association for Canada. The Canadian Ismaili appeared in 1976, and Ismaili Canada in 1995 by Ismaili Council for Canada. The Al-Risalah also began from Montreal in 1981.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
The Jubilee Bulletin started in 1945, which earned the name of Ismaili Prakash in 1947. The Diamond Jubilee Souvenir published in 1946. It was followed by Majlis. In 1950, with the existence of Ismailia Association for Kenya in Nairobi, the Africa Ismaili started and shifted its venue very soon from Mombasa to Nairobi. Africa Ismaili was the first communal journal in Africa to complete 25 years, which formerly used to appear as Ismaili Prakash.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
"The renowned journal, "The Ismaili France" started from Paris in 1990 and "Ismaili Contact" in Paris in 1992. Both disappeared very soon.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
Ismaili Sitaro, (1908) ed. Lalji Bhai Devraj, Khoja Bandhu, Khoja Mitr (1910), Khoja Hitvardak (1910), Satpanth Prakash (1916) ed. by Lalji Bhai Devraj, Ismaili Aftab (1919), ed. by V.N. Hood, then N.M. Budhwani in Dhoraji, Ismaili Akhbar (1920), Khoja Saundariya (1920), Ismaili (1923) ed. A.J. Chunara, Satpanth Prakash, Ismaili Darpan, Ismaili Prakash, Ismaili Bhomiyo, Khoja Sansar (1924), Hindi Panch Himayati (1924) by Verteji. Khoja Reformer (1925).
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
The first monthly journal, Al-Ghadir started from Beirut in 1953, edited by Mustapha Ghaleb.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
Al-Islam (1948) ed. by Ghulam Ali Chunara, Platinum Jubilee Review (1951) ed. by A.J. Chunara, Fidai Chronicle (Dacca, 1953) ed. M.R. Karwa. Mahrab (1954), Paigham (1955) ed. by Muhammad Ali B. Sayani, Parwaz (Dacca), Sargam (1958) ed. Kassim Ghari, Ismaili Mirror (1962), Ismaili World (1964) ed. by Sadruddin J. Hemani, Al-Qandeel (1965) from Peshawer, Al-Ismailia (1967) ed. by Noor Ali B. Mithani. Shinning Stars (1980). Phoolvadi (1980). Sevak (1989) ed. S.K. Tejani.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
The Ismailia Association for U.K. published Ilm in 1975 and Al-Misbah in 1981. The Ismaili Council for U.K. also brought forth Ismaili Forum in 1980, and also UK Ismaili in 1984.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
The Ismaili Council for the United States brought out Roshni and The American Ismaili in 1980, and The American Waezeen Digest in 1987.
- NounHeritage Dictionary of Ismailism, entry #60
(Arabe: JURAH = peu) Offert et béni par l'Imam au jamat. Devient une bénédiction.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
Jubilee is a celebration of a period of time, anniversary or other special occasions. The word jubilee is derived from the Hebrew yobel, meaning ram's horn. In the ancient time, the jubilee was announced by the blowing of the shofar, a trumpet of ram's horn, and as a result, the occasion came to be known as yobel, or jubilee. The Arabic word for jubilee is also yobel, and Turkish ellinci.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
"It is one of several veins, taking blood from the head indirectly to the heart. The major ones are the right and left internal jugular veins, which arise from the base of the brain and pass down the sides of the neck, where they join the right and left brachiocephalic veins.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
In Arabic, the word jura or jurrah means a gulp or as much as is swallowed, as it is said jura al-ma'a (he swallowed the water), juratan minadewa (dose of medicine), or jara ar-ma'a (made drunk little water). The Arabic word jarw or jurw also means whelp, cub, small fruit or anything little.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
The word kaba means it swelled or became prominent or it became high and exalted (ala wa-rtafa'a). The Kaba is a rectangular building in Mecca, almost in the center of the Masjid al-Haram, whereof the front and back walls (north-east and south-west) are each 40 feet in length, and the two side-walls 35 feet each, the height being 50 feet, the four walls running north-west, north-east, south-west and south-east.
- NounHeritage Dictionary of Ismailism, entry #600
Jamais. KaBI KaBI = quelquefois, de temps en temps.
- NameHeritage Dictionary of ismailism, entry #288
Pir Hassan Kabirdin's children:Shah Qalandar, Aulia Ali, Tayed, Alaudin, Farman,Islamuddin, Rehmtullah, Jazuddin, Jaffer, Adam Mehdi, Noor Mehdi, Bu Qalandar Shah, Bhand, Lal Shah Baz Qalandar, Awal Shah, Gheb Shah, Imamuddin, Bai Budhai (the daughter).
Shah Qalandar, Aulia Ali, Tayed, Alaudin, Farman, Islamuddin, Rehmtullah, Jazuddin, Jaffer, Adam Mehdi, Noor Mehdi, Bu Qalandar Shah, Bhand, Lal Shah Baz Qalandar, Awal Shah, Gheb Shah, Imamuddin, Bai Budhai (la fille).
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
When the soul departs from the body at the moment of death, and that which is left behind is nothing but an empty shell. The mortal remains are treated with dignity, love and respect. In Islam, the disposal of the dead body and funerary rites normally include: washing the body, shrouding and prompt burial.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
It was another stronghold of the Syrian Ismailis. The Ismaili da'i Abu al-Fath purchased it in Jabal Bahra from Saiful Mulk bin Amrun in 527/1132. The acquisition of Kadmus and another Masiyaf provided the Syrian Ismailis with a territorial nucleus for the Amirate, which they established and lasted for more than a century. Later, the Mamluk Sultan al-Zahir Baybars occupied Kadmus in 671/1273.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
The word kafir (pl. kuffar) is derived from kfr means cover, hide or conceal. In religious context it means to cover benefits received. The verb kafara denotes the characteristics attitude of those who, having received God's gifts of benevolence, try to conceal and ignore them, who are ungrateful to the Gracious God, who even take the offensive against Him.
- NameHeritage Dictionary of ismailism, entry #291
City in Iran (Kahek nagri, vircha sher) Residence of Imams Mohammed bin Ismail, Sayyed Ali, Qasim Shah and Aga Hassanali Shah.
Ville de l'Iran (Kahek nagri, Wirtcha shér). Résidence des Imams Moh'd b. Ismail, Sayyed Ali, Qasim Shah et Aga Hassanali Shah.
- NameHeritage Dictionary of ismailism, entry #292
11Century. Servant and friend of Hassan bin Sabbah in Cairo. He had brought back Hadi, the son of Imam Nizar to the custody of Hassan bin Sabbah.
11e S. Serviteur et ami de Hassan b. Sabbah* au Caire. Il aurait ramené Hadi fils de Imam Nizar auprès de Hassan b. Sabbah. (Hodgson - Order Assassins p. 138)
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
"Hasan bin Muhammad bin Ali, surnamed al-Kahir bi-Quwatullah, or al-Kahir bi-Ahkami'l was born in 520/1126. His official name with Alamut's records was Hasan bin Muhammad, also known as Hasan I.
In Baghdad, the Abbasid caliph Muktafi (d. 555/1160) was ruling at that time, and was succeeded by caliph Mustanjid (d.566/1170). In Iran, the Seljuq sultan Muhammad I (d. 555/1160) was succeeded by Suleman Shah (d. 556/1161) and Arslan (d.571/1176). In Egypt, the Fatimid ruler al-Faiz (d.555/1160) was followed by al-Adid (d. 567/1171), the last of the Fatimids.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
It is the collection of the different farmans of Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah in Gujrati published by the Ismailia Association for India. It is divided into two volumes, the first was published in 1953, entitled Kalam-i Imam-i Moobin (388 pages), containing the farmans of September 1, 1885 to February 20, 1910. It covered almost 160 visits of the Imam in India and East African countries.
- Encyclopedia TopicEncyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
Kalam-i Mawla, i.e., the sayings of Imam Ali bin Abu Talib, is a poetical work of 328 verses, composed in Hindi. It is a manual of ethics for believer, stating the virtues to be cultivated and the vices to be shunned. It is recited in the Jamatkhana.
- NounHeritage Dictionary of Ismailism, entry #611
(Sanscrit: KaLPA.) 4 320 000 000 années. V. Khalifa kalap égale â 4 320 000 années.