Examining the Ismaili Imams & the Bohras

Author: Ali Azhar Arastu

Publisher: World Islamic Network (WIN)

This book is about the beliefs of Ismailis. Two major sects within the Ismailis are the Agha Khanis who believe in 49 Imams and the Bohras who believe in 21 Imams. However both the Agha Khanis and the Bohras believe Ismail as an Imam, who was the son of Imam al-Sadiq (as) and they reject Musa al-Kadhim s/o Imam al-Sadiq (as). This book investigates the authenticity of the Ismaili/Fatimid Imams whether they were really divine.

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Chapters

  1. Dedication
  2. Abstract
  3. Preface
  4. Shia, But Shia of which Imam (leader)?
  5. Ismaili Imams
  6. Following the ‘Right’ Imam
  7. Kind of lifestyle and characteristics expected from an Imam
  8. Problems with Fiqh- Jurisprudence
  9. Conclusive Points
  10. Final Points To Ponder About
  11. Bibliography

First published on al-islam.org.

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