Imamate Isma'ilism




ismāʿīlīs believe qur has 2 layers of meaning, zāhir meaning apparent, , bātin, meaning hidden.


for sect, imām manifestation of truth, , hence path of salvation god.


classical ismāʿīlī doctrine holds divine revelation had been given in 6 periods (daur) entrusted 6 prophets, call natiq (speaker), commissioned preach religion of law respective communities.


whereas natiq concerned rites , outward shape of religion, inner meaning entrusted wasi (representative). wasi know secret meaning of rites , rules , reveal them small circles of initiates.


the natiq , wasi in turn succeeded line of 7 imāms, guard received. seventh , last imām in period becomes natiq of next period. last imām of sixth period, however, not bring new religion of law rather supersede previous religions, abrogate law , introduce din adama al-awwal ( original religion of adam ) practised adam , angels in paradise before fall, without ritual or law consist merely in creatures praising creator , recognizing unity. final stage called qiyamah.








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