Episode 3: Death & Resurrection Now! (Ismaili Gnosis Chats)
A Conversation on the Ismaili Interpretation of Death & Resurrection (Qiyama) as a Spiritual Awakening from the Living Grave of Ignorance
We are pleased to present Episode 3 of Ismaili Gnosis Chats with Max and Mikayla. Each episode features conversations exploring Ismaili Muslim beliefs, practices, and historical themes. Topics may include the Existence of God, the Ismaili understanding of Tawhid (Oneness or Monorealism), Prophethood, Imamat, Qiyama (Resurrection), Esoteric Interpretation (Ta’wil) of the Qur’an, Spiritual Transformation, the practice of Dasond, Ismaili forms of Prayer, etc.
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Episode 3: Death & Resurrection Now!
A conversation on the Ismaili interpretation of resurrection (qiyama) as a spiritual awakening rather than a literal event. According to Ismaili sources, this awakening is a transition from ignorance to spiritual knowledge, achieved through religious practice and enlightenment. True resurrection, according to this view, involves the ‘death’ of the lower self, leading to gnosis, or ma‘rifa (recognition of the Divine) during one's lifetime.