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What is the title of the spiritual leader of nizari ismaili sect of the khoja ismaili community?
Hazar Imam is the title of the spiritual leader of NIZARI ISMAILI Sect, of the KHOJA ISMAILI community.
Who is Prince Aly Khan's father?
Prince Aly Khan's father was Aga Khan III, who was the 48th Imam of the Nizari Ismaili community and a well-known spiritual leader.
When and where Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah born?
Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah, also known as the Aga Khan III, was born on November 2, 1877, in Karachi, which was then part of British India. He was the 48th Imam of the Nizari Ismaili sect of Shia Islam and played a significant role in the social and economic development of his community.
Who was the first Aga Khan?
His Highness the Aga Khan became Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims on July 11, 1957 at the age of 20, succeeding his grandfather, Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan. He is the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims and a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) through his cousin and son-in-law, Ali, the first Imam, and his wife Fatima, the Prophet's daughter. refer to link below
What was religion of Sir Agha Khan who was honorary president of All India Muslim League?
Aga Khan is a Nizari Shia Muslim
When did Muslims become assassins?
It is unclear what this question is asking about. If the question is asking about Muslim-associated violence. Muslims today are not more involved in assassinations then any other group. While Muslims are responsible for a higher percentage of terror incidents than their overall percentage, terrorism and assassinations are different and Muslims assassinate political/military/religious, etc. figures as commonly/often as Non-Muslims. If the question is asking about the historical Assassins, tThe Assassins were a historical sect of Shiite Islam (Nizari Ismailis) which controlled a state in the Middle East during the 11th-13th centuries. The majority of Muslims did not become Assassins and most other Muslim groups from the same period referred rather derisively to the Assassins. When Alamut, Iran (the capital of the Assassin Nizari Ismaili Kingdom) was captured by the Mongols in 1256, it effectively ended the Assassins.
Are the followers of the Aga Khan known as Ismaelis?
The followers of the Aga Khan are known as Nizari Ismailis. There are other Ismailis as well such as Bohras, Sulaymanis, etc. The Druze are also a branch of Ismailism.
What does the Imam of the Nizari Ismailis use Aga Khan for?
Prince Karim Al-Husseiny is the 4th Aga Khan, not 49th. !st Aga Khan was Hassan Ali Shah (grandfather of present Aga Khan's grandfather).
Who came out first nijas or assassins?
The term "ninja" and the concept of ninjutsu emerged in Japan during the late 15th century, although their origins can be traced back to earlier periods. In contrast, the Assassins, a sect of the Nizari Ismailis, became prominent in the Middle East during the 11th century. Therefore, the Assassins came first, predating the historical development of ninjas by several centuries.
Do assasin order exist?
Yes, various groups throughout history have been associated with assassination and covert operations, often referred to as "assassin orders." Notably, the Nizari Ismailis, known as the Hashshashin during the Middle Ages, gained a reputation for targeted killings. In modern contexts, while formal "assassin orders" may not exist, covert military and intelligence operations often involve similar activities carried out by specialized units. However, these groups typically operate under state authority rather than as independent orders.
What is the story about the word assassin?
Assassin derives from the Arabic word Hashshashin, meaning a person who uses hashish. In medieval times, a militant Islamic sect called the Nizari would send killers to infiltrate their enemies camps to try to kill their leaders. These killers would take hashish and other narcotics so that they would not feel any pain if wounded. In some cases they were able to kill their targets even after being fatally wounded by the victims guards and companions. The earliest known literary use of the term "assassination" is in William Shakespeares play Macbeth
Was the character Al Mualim in Assassins Creed based on a real Person?
Rashid ad-Din Sinan, also known as The Old Man of the Mountain, or Al Mualim (Arabic: "The Teacher") (c. 1132/1135 - 1192) was one of the leaders of the Syrian wing of the Hashshashin sect and a figure in the history of the Crusades. Based on the Nizari stronghold Masyaf, he controlled various districts in northern Syria, namely Jabal as-Summaq, Maarrat Misrin and Sarmin.Al Mualim was indeed a real person, and he was the leader of assassins. However, all those things occured in Assassin's Creed (Altair being his apprentice) were purely fictional.
