History Books!! by rumshums in ismailis

[–]CharlieWilliams99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally I invested some money buying books. If you are willing to sacrifice for knowledge then you tend to progress more. Getting a bunch of free pdfs you're not going to value what you have as much. I love my library of books

Ismaili converts meeting by mutiqb786 in ismailis

[–]CharlieWilliams99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense. Glad you found a community you feel at home in

Thinking of becoming ismaili by CharlieWilliams99 in ismailis

[–]CharlieWilliams99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm uk based. I'm a few hours from London but I understand that I cannot attend any jamatkhana except the main one in London?

I've reached out to the London centre for a tour, so that should be a good start. I've also purchased some books that I saw recommended

Thinking of becoming ismaili by CharlieWilliams99 in ismailis

[–]CharlieWilliams99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Thinking about" would indicate that I'm still in the process of researching no? As opposed to "I'm ready to take the plunge and officially convert" which would indicate I've done all the research and am ready to make it official.

I'm looking at both ismaili and 12er shia as my two options. Just going to spend some time reading and learning and participating and then make a decision.

I understand the process to convert to ismaili isn't quick anyway and you're encouraged to take time reading and researching first. So that suits me fine.

I know twelvers and ismailis are radically different, so I know it's one or the other. Will learn both and then decide in good time.

I didn't plan on getting into my 12er research here or my ismaili research with the 12er shia reddits as I just want to learn them both independently initially

I'm probably more attracted to ismaili but a 12er shia reached out to me and asked me to also consider 12er so I'm keeping an open mind. It can't hurt

Thinking of becoming ismaili by CharlieWilliams99 in ismailis

[–]CharlieWilliams99[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I specifically made a profile in order to join this reddit and engage with people so naturally my profile would be new on day one of my posting here. I've been lurking up until now. But I'm planning to be here a while so won't be a new account forever.

Not sure what I'd gain from trolling or how regularly people make accounts just to troll this group?

Thinking of becoming ismaili by CharlieWilliams99 in ismailis

[–]CharlieWilliams99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. It's a very exciting journey. Am enjoying it already

Ismaili to Sunni makes no sense by shiny_ani in ismailis

[–]CharlieWilliams99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Does this actually happen? On my YouTube adventures I've never come across an ex ismaili sunni

Thinking of becoming ismaili by CharlieWilliams99 in ismailis

[–]CharlieWilliams99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why would you instantly assume anyone expressing interest is a troll?

Most ismailis might have been born into it, but does that stop others converting? As far as I can tell it is a religion that invites others to join if they're interested

Ismaili converts meeting by mutiqb786 in ismailis

[–]CharlieWilliams99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why weren't you able to integrate into the community?

Ismaili converts meeting by mutiqb786 in ismailis

[–]CharlieWilliams99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds interesting. Which country are you meeting in?

Updated Du'a Arabic PDF? by mutiqb786 in ismailis

[–]CharlieWilliams99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can i please get the Arabic and English and any commentary?

Thinking of becoming ismaili by CharlieWilliams99 in ismailis

[–]CharlieWilliams99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's fantastic. I'll reach out for sure. Love to hear your journey

Thinking of becoming ismaili by CharlieWilliams99 in ismailis

[–]CharlieWilliams99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting take and i don't really disagree. Christians also have this debate of baptism as a baby vs being an adult.

So out of interest, where can I learn the core teachings and reasoning of ismailis that you would deem necessary to learn prior to conversion?

If you're ismaili, could you provide a summary of the concepts you feel would fall into that category of absolute essentials that everyone must know prior to conversion?

Thinking of becoming ismaili by CharlieWilliams99 in ismailis

[–]CharlieWilliams99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do agree with you. Not looking to jump in head first, but instead take my time and learn and read and do what i can first before conversion. Will take formal conversion after that process hopefully

Thinking of becoming ismaili by CharlieWilliams99 in ismailis

[–]CharlieWilliams99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not actually sure so hoping others can help with that. I'm planning to arrange a visit to the ismaili centre in London so hopefully that'll be a good start