Esoteric Interpretations of the Qur’an — Part I: The Necessity of Ta’wil (23 Min. Read)

How the Qur’an’s language, symbolism, and descriptions of God point beyond literal interpretation

May 16 • Ismaili Gnosis

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Ten Overlooked Facts About the Qur’an (19 Min. Read)

Drawing on early Islamic sources and modern scholarship, these observations explore the Qur’an’s structure, language, and self-understanding in its…

May 9 • Ismaili Gnosis

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April 2026

Did Prophet Muhammad Exist—and When Was the Qur’an Formed? (9 Min. Read)

A review of early historical and manuscript evidence showing that both Muhammad and the Qur’an are firmly rooted in seventh-century history.

Apr 25 • Ismaili Gnosis

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Episode 8: Is It Shirk to Seek the Imam’s Help Through Prayer? – Ismaili Gnosis Chats

True tawhid, the danger of ego worship, and the role of the Prophets and Imams as wasilah in Islam

Apr 18 • Khayal ʿAly

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Guardians of Esoteric Knowledge: Exploring the Agents of Ta’wil in Ismaili Thought - Part 2 (13 Min. Read)

A discussion on the taʼwil and taʼlim of the Qurʼan and how esoteric knowledge reaches the believers.

Apr 11 • Navid Amiri

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Episode 7: The Crucifixion Isn’t Fiction: Christology for Spiritual Seekers – Ismaili Gnosis Chats

Max and Mikayla explore the Ismaili Gnosis article: "Crucifixion of Jesus in Ismaili Thought and Spiritual Secrets Concerning Christ"

Apr 3 • Khayal ʿAly

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March 2026

Discovering the New Earth and Heavens: Perfecting the Personal World — Key Qur’anic Wisdoms (6 Min. Read)

The Secret of Qur’an 14:48 — Into the luminous personal world where the soul awakens to its own esoteric cosmos

Mar 31 • Khayal ʿAly

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Episode 6: The True Nawruz and the Real Springtime Revival – Ismaili Gnosis Chats

Max and Mikayla explore the Ismaili Gnosis article: "Esoteric Significance of Nawruz in Ismaili Islam"

Mar 19 • Khayal ʿAly

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Episode 5: Becoming the Night of Power – Ismaili Gnosis Chats

Max and Mikayla explore the Ismaili Gnosis article: "Laylat al-Qadr: Respect the Spiritual Reset & Revival"

Mar 13 • Khayal ʿAly

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Ismaili Interpretations of Laylat al-Qadr: Two Video Talks by Dr. Khalil Andani

According to Ismaili ta'wil, the true Laylat al-Qadr is not a merely an evening but an esoteric personality who unveils spiritual truth

Mar 10 • Khalil Andani and Ismaili Gnosis

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Do You Recognize the Imam as the Lord of Truth? (5 Min. Read)

Four Degrees of Recognition and the Proper Orientation Toward the Imam

Mar 2 • Khayal ʿAly

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February 2026

What is Dasond? Is it Necessary Today? (10-12.5 Min. Read)

Exploring the Qur’anic and spiritual foundations of dasond (zakat) in Ismaili Islam

Feb 15 • Ismaili Gnosis

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