Who are Ismailis?

Answer 1

Hi Raheem,

The Ismā'īlī (Arabic: الإسماعيليون; Persian: اسماعیلیان Esma'iliyan) branch of Islam is the second largest Shīˤa community after the Twelvers (Ithnāˤashariyya), who are dominant in Iran. Though there are several sub-groupings within the Ismailis, the term in today's vernacular generally refers to the Nizārī, who are followers of the Aga Khan and are the only Shīˤa community with a continuing line of Imāma "Imamate". (Note that the concept of al-Imāma in the Shīˤa sense differs greatly from the Sunni understanding.)

The Ismā'īlī are found primarily in the South Asia, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, China, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and East Africa, but have in recent years emigrated to Europe and North America. The Ismā'īliyya and the Twelvers both accept the same initial Imams from the descendants of Muħammad through his daughter Fātima az-Zahra and therefore share much of their early history. However, a dispute arose on the succession of the Sixth Imam, Jaˤfar as-Sadiq. The Ismā'īlī became those who accepted Jaˤfar's eldest son Ismā'īl as the next Imam, whereas the Twelvers accepted a younger son, Mūsā l-Kāzim.

I hope this helps answer your query.

Answer 2

Ismailis
The Ismailis are an offshoot of Shia Islam, the split having occurred over the recognition of the Seventh Imam. Shia Twelvers, those who accept the first Twelve Imams, believe that Jafar, the Sixth Imam, passed over his eldest son, Ismail, in favor of Ismail's brother Musa al Kazim. Ismailis, however, believe that Jafar appointed Ismail to be the Seventh Imam--hence Ismailis are often called Seveners. Little is known of the early history of the sect, but it was firmly established by the end of the ninth century. From 969 to 1171, an Ismaili dynasty, the Fatimids, ruled as caliphs in Egypt.

Ismailis are divided into two major groups, the Mustafians and the Misaris. The Ismailis of Syria, numbering about 200,000, are predominantly Misaris; this group gained prominence during the Crusades when a mystical society of Misaris, called Assassins, harassed both the Crusaders and Saladin (Salah ad Din al Ayyubi). The Misari Ismaili community has continued in Syria to the present day and recognizes the Aga Khan as its head. The Mirzahs are the leading family in the community. [Shahgaldian, op. cit.].

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Answer 3

A muslim sect or CULT who follow the AGA KAHN and now the Ali Kahn........ long line from the Great KAHN of ancient conquerers-- they have MONEY$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ and back each other in business. A very closed club.

Bahii are also a mslim CULT but they just have mouths and amazing influence at the United Nations...they will head up the World Religion!

Answer 4

in religion i dont know but its a city in Egypt called Ismalia and the ppl called ismailis and its a soccer team too in egypt but religion i dont know actually:)

Answer 5

a branch of Islam

Answer 6

WHO?

Answer 7

some dumb dudes?

Answer 8

Please visit these web pages :
http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/I/Ismailis.asp
http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/society/A0825618.html
http://www.mostmerciful.com/nhistory.html
http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/society/A0825618.html
...You will get a clear picture.

Answer 9

Arabs