Ismaili Interpretations of Laylat al-Qadr: Two Video Talks by Dr. Khalil Andani
According to Ismaili ta'wil, the reality of Laylat al-Qadr is not a merely a night but an esoteric personality who unveils spiritual truths
We are pleased to share below two recorded academic talks of Dr. Khalil Andani (PhD Harvard, Assistant Professor of Religion) on the Ismaili Muslim interpretations (ta’wil) of Laylat al-Qadr grounded in the ta’wili teachings of the Fatimid Ismaili Hujjahs and Da‘is. In these lectures, Dr. Andani draws on Ismaili teachings to show how Laylat al-Qadr in its esoteric meaning alludes to a hidden spiritual personality who unveils hidden truths.
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