all civilized societies need to have an ethical framework. Otherwise, civil society cannot function in a serious and planned way. If civil society wants to be a major force at the national level, this is how I see the developed world accepting it. And so, civil society needs to be anchored in a set of ethical premises

Imam Mustansir-Billah II ascended to the Masnad of Imamat 868 A.H. It is recorded that he lived in Shaher-Babak in Iran. His birth name was "Alyshah" according to history books like "Aasare-Muhammadi". History also records that the Imam lived in great splendor and was well-loved by all the people. During this time the Dawat of Ismailis spread to Kashmir and Jammu and various places in the Indian sub-continent where Pirs and Sayyeds such as Muhammad Nurbaksh (Pir Mitha) collected Maal-e-Waajbad from Imam's followers

Imam Muhammad bin Islam Shah ascended to the Masnad of Imamat in A.H. 827. At that time his residency was in Shaher-e-Babak in Iran. Jamats in Hindustan were informed of the Imamat of Muhammad bin Islam Shah by way of Talikas delivered through our Holy Pirs. The Imam was also presented Maal-e-Wajbaat (dasond etc) from His Murids from everywhere by way of the Pirs. At that time Pir Tajdin was appointed as our 28th Pir by the Holy Imam.