Archive - Ismaili Gnosis

Mindful in All Matters: A Journey of the Soul Through Dīn and Dunyā

Poetic and Philosophical Reflections on Faith and Life from the Ismaili Wisdom Tradition.

Jun 28 •

Ismaili Eid Namaz: Its Spiritual Meaning (Digest)

A short (5 minute) explanation of the Ta'wil of the Ismaili Eid Namaz

Jun 7 •

New Ismaili Eid Namaz: Esoteric Meaning (Ta'wil) of Quranic Surahs & Prayers

Ismaili Da'is taught the Esoteric Meaning of Namaz Recitations and Gestures

Jun 5 •

May 2025

Is the Imam Part of the Miracle of The Qur’an? (Tanzil and Ta’wil as The Great Circuit of Revelation)

An Esoteric Reading of Tanzil and Ta’wil in Ismaili Thought: The Imam’s Exegetical Role in Revealing The Revelation

May 29 •

God’s Blueprint: Creation, Religion, and the Light of Imamat

A short article in our Hikmati Hadiths (Wise Sayings) series exploring the connection between creation and religion, the natural signs and symbols of…

May 22 •

Particles of Soul and The Spiritual Ship of Salvation (Key Quranic Wisdoms)

A short length article in our Key Qur’anic Wisdoms series which reveals esoteric points of wisdom concerning the true recognition of the Imam’s deeper…

May 11 •

April 2025

Crucifixion of Jesus in Ismaili Thought and Spiritual Secrets Concerning Christ

Academic and Faith-Based Reflections on the Crucifixion and the Spiritual Reality of Jesus Christ the Messiah

Apr 20 •

Ismaili Tawhid: Academic Article by Dr. Khalil Andani (Open Access)

Ismaili Tawhid offers the most rigorous and uncompromising view of divine transcendence among Islamic theological schools

Apr 4 •

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March 2025

Should We Quit Fasting at the End of Ramadan?

Poetry and Prose to Remind Us About True Fasting and the Essence of Ramadan

Mar 30 •

Recommended Readings for Nawruz and Laylat al-Qadr

Concise list of relevant Ismaili Gnosis articles exploring the esoteric and spiritual significance of Nawruz and Laylat al-Qadr

Mar 20 •

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Chehlum: Spiritual Meaning of 40 Days after the Imam's Passing

Observing 40 Days of Prayer after Imam Shah Karim⁽ᶜ⁾'s Passing is for the Jamat's Benefit

Mar 16 •

Succession of Imamat: Q&A on Nur, Nass and Nasab (Lineage)

Theological & Historical Answers about the Succession of Imamat in 2025

Mar 11 •

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