Imam and Imamat
In his firman to Surat Jamat on 12th October, 1903, NOOR Mowlânâ Sultân Muhammad Shâh (a.s.) said "If you always read religious books, you will come to know that the throne of Imamat is continuous, perpetual and everlasting." Therefore, the subjects of Imam and Imamat are of paramount importance for all believers of God.
The verse (36:12) reveals that God has encompassed everything – intellectual, spiritual and physical – in the light of the most noble Imam. Therefore, according to the principles of Qur'anic wisdom, it is clear that all subjects are contained in the subject of Imâmat and all words in the word Imâm. [Source: Recognition of Imam (Imâm – Shinâsi) Part I & II]
Project Description
In order to prepare for the 47th anniversary of our beloved NOOR Mowlânâ Shâh Karim Al-Hussaini's (a.s.) accession to the masnat of Imamat, it is necessary to understand the principles of Imâm and Imâmat from a Qur'anic point of view. The goal of this project is to create awareness of these principles and increase our knowledge. Therefore, let us seek luminous (noorani) and spiritual (ruhani) help (ta'id) to understand the tawil of Qur'anic words or ayats pertaining to Imâm and Imâmat, and then recite a bouquet of salwats to strengthen our knowledge (ilm) and faith (iman). I have taken an Ismaili Muslim viewpoint in developing these ta'wil postings and am solely responsible for this project. Participation is voluntary and/or by invitation.
