Introducing Ismaili Gnosis on Substack
We are pleased to announce the launch of Ismaili Gnosis Shorts on Substack – where we publish short-form articles on Ismaili history, theology, and practice. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the new platform as we plan to release articles more frequently. Since launching this new site, we have published the following new articles:
What is Awwal Sufro? Competing in Good Works: An explanation of the Quranic basis of Awwal Sufro using historical and academic sources.
Debunking Myths: Do the Ismaili Imams only marry non-Ismaili Western models? An explanation of why Hazar Imam marries non-Ismailis in modern times and the Imam’s stated reasons behind his two marriages.
The Meaning of “Mawla” in the Ghadir Khumm Sermon: A discussion of the Prophet’s use of the word mawla for Hazrat Ali and how the word properly means Master, not friend.
Secrets of the ‘Id al-Adha Sacrifice: Original research showcasing how the Fatimid Ismaili Da’is like al-Qadi al-Nu’man understood the esoteric exegesis (ta’wil) of Prophet Abraham’s sacrifice of his son Hazrat Isma’il.
Self-Revelation Holy Essence: A theosophical poem and commentary on the Universal Intellect as the first spiritual creation of the transcendent God, drawing on recently published academic literature.
“A Little Knowlege is a Dangerous Thing”: Nasir-i Khusraw on Learning: A warning about unguided opinions, confused thoughts and spiritual impurities.
ABOUT ISMAILI GNOSIS
Ismaili Gnosis is a civil society organization dedicated to explaining, illustrating and presenting the rational grounding for Ismaili Muslim beliefs, history, practices, theology and philosophy. It is managed and operated by a team of Ismaili academics with PhD and MA degrees in Islamic Studies from Harvard, McGill and University of Chicago. Ismaili Gnosis offers this knowledge through various online platforms using research drawn from academic and primary sources of Ismaili history and thought, including the writings of the Ismaili Imams, historians, philosophers, and poets such as the pirs, hujjahs, and da’is. With articles written for easy reading, the editorial agenda for the website is driven by the editors’ research and engagement with youth and young adults. Ismaili Gnosis does not represent nor is related to any official community organizations or institutions.