Ismailiyah section 8

Ismailiyah is a Shia Islamic sect that emerged in the 8th century CE. Here's an overview of the Ismailiyah sect and its beliefs:

History: The Ismailiyah sect was founded by Ismail ibn Ja'far, the seventh Imam of the Shia Imamiyyah, in the 8th century CE. Ismail ibn Ja'far was the son of Ja'far al-Sadiq, who was the sixth Imam of the Shia Imamiyyah. Ismail ibn Ja'far died in 762 CE, and his followers believed that he was the Mahdi (the guided one) who would bring about a period of justice and peace.

Beliefs: The Ismailiyah sect believes in the following:

  1. Imamah: They believe in the Imamate, which is the concept of a divinely appointed leader who guides the community and interprets the Quran.
  2. Mahdi: They believe that Ismail ibn Ja'far was the Mahdi who would bring about a period of justice and peace.
  3. Hidden Imam: They believe that the current Imam is in hiding and will reappear at the end of time to bring about a period of justice and peace.
  4. Tawhid: They believe in the unity of God and reject the concept of intermediaries between God and humanity.
  5. Quranic interpretation: They believe that the Quran has a hidden meaning that can only be understood by the Imam.

Practices: The Ismailiyah sect has several practices that distinguish it from other Shia sects:

  1. Dhikr: They practice dhikr, which is the remembrance of God through the repetition of phrases and prayers.
  2. Tawassul: They believe in tawassul, which is the act of seeking the intercession of the Imam or other saints.
  3. Visitation of shrines: They visit the shrines of their Imams and other saints to seek their blessings and intercession.

Section 8: Section 8 of the Ismailiyah sect is a specific branch of the sect that emerged in the 10th century CE. It is also known as the Musta'liyah sect. The Musta'liyah sect believes that the current Imam is in hiding and will reappear at the end of time to bring about a period of justice and peace.

Notable figures: Some notable figures associated with the Ismailiyah sect include:

  1. Fatimah al-Masumah: She was the daughter of Imam Musa al-Kazim and is considered a saint by the Ismailiyah sect.
  2. Nizari: He was a prominent Ismaili leader who lived in the 11th century CE and is considered a saint by the Ismailiyah sect.
  3. Aga Khan: He was the 49th Imam of the Ismaili sect and is considered a saint by the Ismailiyah sect.

Conclusion: The Ismailiyah sect is a Shia Islamic sect that emerged in the 8th century CE. It has a unique set of beliefs and practices that distinguish it from other Shia sects. Section 8 of the Ismailiyah sect, also known as the Musta'liyah sect, believes that the current Imam is in hiding and will reappear at the end of time to bring about a period of justice and peace.