Academic and Faith-Based Reflections on the Crucifixion and the Spiritual Reality of Jesus Christ the Messiah Khayal ʿAly Apr 21, 2025 “They killed him not, nor crucified him,but so it […]
A short (5 minute) explanation of the Ta’wil of the Ismaili Eid Namaz Jun 08, 2025 The following is a digest version of our longer comprehensive article on the new ʿId Namaz and […]
Flashes of Inspiration for Seekers of Ismaili Gnosis on the Path of Truth Khayal ʿAly and Ismaili Gnosis May 13, 2024 When the Graves are Turned Upside Down The 23rd […]
Posted on October 29, 2023by Ismaili Gnosis Question:In light of the Palestine-Israel conflict, some of my colleagues are saying that the religion of Islam promotes anti-Semitism and teaches Muslims to hate Jewish […]
Ismaili Gnosis Chats is a new podcast making Ismaili history and theology more accessible Ismaili Gnosis Sep 17, 2024 We are pleased to announce a new Ismaili Gnosis Podcast called Ismaili […]
Defining and Proving God’s existence through Ismaili philosophical teachings Oct 02, 2024 We are pleased to present Episode 2 of Ismaili Gnosis Chats. Each episode features conversations exploring Ismaili Muslim […]
Gettin Jiggy wit Jihad: Does Holy War Have an Esoteric Meaning? (7 min. read) The Spiritual Significance of Struggle (Jihad) in Ismaili Islam KHAYAL ʿALY AND ISMAILI GNOSIS JUL 16 2024 Does jihad, usually understood as Islamic “holy war”, have an esoteric or spiritual meaning? According to Nasir al-Din Tusi, arguably the most accomplished Muslim […]
IG Wed 6/5/2024 9:12 PM Hazar Imam’s Horses: Spiritual Symbolism of the Horse in Ismaili Gnosis Hazar Imam’s horse-breeding venture is rooted in Islamic history and symbolizes spiritual realities and esoteric concepts ISMAILI GNOSISJUN 5 2024 NOTE: This open source article is a slightly edited excerpt of an earlier Ismaili Gnosis Stacks […]
Innā li’llāhi wa-Innā ilayhi Rāji‘ūn Ismaili Ta’wilat (Esoteric Interpretations) on the Spiritual Meaning of Belonging and Returning to God KHAYAL ʿALY AND ISMAILI GNOSIS MAY 5 READ IN APP Inna li’llahi Dream (Original: 7/18/17 – Updated: 5/5/24)Ta’wil of 2:156: Reciting Innā li’llāhi wa-Innā ilayhi to Hakim Nasir-i Khusraw’s explanation below, a believer can and […]
The Prophet’s Spiritual Journey through the Hierarchy of Existence KHAYAL ʿALY AND ISMAILI GNOSIS FEB 05, 2024 ∙ “You must have also heard about the Mi‘raj (the celestial ascent) of […]
Esoteric Haqiqi Fasting is obligatory all-year; the Ramadan Zahiri Fasting is optional ISMAILI GNOSIS MAR 06, 2024 In contemporary Ismaili Muslim practice, the obligatory religious duties (wajibat) for all Ismaili Muslims […]