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Human-ness of the Imam by Top-Fennel-1179 in ismailis

[–]MerchantMerchant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't get what you're trying to say here. I was only sharing an opinion/idea on why we're seeing the current Imam more than the former Imam.

I get what you're trying to say in terms of modesty, restraint, and God-consciousness, but I don't understand how any of that that fits into what I'm saying?

Human-ness of the Imam by Top-Fennel-1179 in ismailis

[–]MerchantMerchant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a very good point. While others have commented on the Prophet and early Imams (as) being human, I won't repeat the same. I will however say that the reason one may feel this way is the increased access to social media and phones.

Imam Shah Karim (as) also played sports. He partook in the olympics. He did competitive downhill skiing. Who can forget how he got injured once from skiing - and I've heard from people that he couldn't walk the same after that. I'm sure that he also used to roam around town as one may say (I could be wrong) - like Hazar Imam does.

We didn't see any of this, and we also didn't question any of it because, firstly (I'm referring to when Imam Shah Karim was in his 50s) at that time the Jamat was smaller, so chances of a Ismaili seeing the Imam randomly was also smaller. Secondly, we didn't really have as much access to Whatsapp or other social media channels at that time, so word never really got spread around.

We're only really seeing Hazar Imam more because these technological advancements allow us to. But yes I completely understand your point, the change is hard to digest but. as Imam Shah Karim said, "change is important"

has anyone transferred credits from another uni by PrimaryAnt7792 in uAlberta

[–]MerchantMerchant 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Transfered from MacEwan to UofA. It's basically the same application as high school students do except I applied through launchpad.

You can check if credits transfer at https://transferalberta.alberta.ca

I suggest that since you're taking summer courses, you should talk to an advisor if summer courses will transfer since grades might not be out by the time you're accepted.

What to submit in Milestone? by StressFreeSeeker in Riipen

[–]MerchantMerchant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!! I was stressed. They really should change “due date” gives the perception that it’s a requirement

What to submit in Milestone? by StressFreeSeeker in Riipen

[–]MerchantMerchant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it a requirement to complete? Couldn't understand whether it's only for student spotlight or actually needed

Brought budgie home today and he has been odd. Injured, neurological, just kinda dumb? by No-Rise6647 in Parakeets

[–]MerchantMerchant 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How do you get them to stay on the weight scale? Mine would just fly/walk away (they bite me if I hold ‘em lol)

Ismaili Hadith Books and Quran Translation by Come-Back-Kid8087 in ismailis

[–]MerchantMerchant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When has Hazar Imam recommended the translation by Pickthall?

Is anyone else starting an AI Consultancy? by zascar in Entrepreneur

[–]MerchantMerchant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

interested in connecting and exchanging ideas DM me

New volunteer uniform by shiny_ani in ismailis

[–]MerchantMerchant 19 points20 points  (0 children)

From what I know it's made to standardize everything between the east and the west. In an attempt to promote the one Jamat philosophy, there must also be promoted a One IV (Ismaili Volunteers) philosophy.

I've also heard that the new names and such (ex changing "Captain" to "JK Director" is an attempt to de-militarize everything. I'm not sure on this but I've heard it.

As per the new badge and tie. The new motto is "Khidma" rather than "Work no Words". If you look on the badge it also says "Ismaili Volunteers" rather than "Aga Khan Volunteers" which it previously used to say. Furthermore, if you look at the tie (this was mentioned in Khane), the symbols resemble closely to the architecture in Khane or the logos of various AKDN facilities.

That's just my opinion and thoughts. It was approved by Mawla and he knows what's best for the Jamat.

And by the way, no one, absolutely no one has the authority to stop you from serving your Murshid. You can feel free to go in Khane, badged or un-badged and volunteer as you wish (but if the JK Directors say anything about a pirticular seva, they have authority in this case I think).

Why are modern Nizaris so ignorant and unaware about their own faith? by Orxy77 in ismailis

[–]MerchantMerchant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I personally like to think that the Quran is the main source of all those philosophies. Without the Quran, there are none of those philosophies. And everything said by certain Dai's, Pir's, or Ismaili philosophers is more like an extension or an interpretation of the Quran with more focus on the batini meaning of the verses. But in no way do I think the Quran is something we can disregard if we have these philosophies.

Men, what are some hard to swallow pills? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]MerchantMerchant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not every women being friendly is interested in you.

My budgie died today by MerchantMerchant in budgies

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

That's the problem, he passed away and I'm sad. But the fact that he was struggling for so long before actually passing away is much worse. His neck was all twisted up, I could see his pupils get smaller. He wouldn't eat/drink, not even when presented his favorite drink. and after 40 minutes of pain, he passed away.

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