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Imams, teachings, guidances and interpretations of the Quran are for sharing. Imams give guidance/Farmans for disemination. Shafik Schedin and Co, are not doing what Imams and the Present Imam has said.

Letter dated 26 October 2015 as received

U.K. Council & ITREB explained the following in JK and also read some excerpts of Farmans (copies are not given, even to those who were not able to come to JK) - Summary - Role of our Imams of the time as Interpreters of our Faith(Quran)

1. Imam's role is to interpret and to teach the Quran

2. Imams role is a continuation of the teachings of Prophet Mohammed PBUH. The message of Allah ( Quran), and its teachings were for all mankind. (Not all believed then or believe today). Therefore the continuity of Interpretations and teaching of Quran by Imams of the time are also for all mankind.

3. Quran is relevant for all time and every time

4. Imam is the sole authority to interpret our faith/Quran, which is din (religious life ) as well as dunya (worldly life). Both are an integral part of our faith.

5. Imam interprets and teaches by making Farmans which Imam says we must have to read, listen, understand and share with our families & spiritual brothers and sisters.

Please let me know, if the above is incorrect with copies of the above/farmans. more below…….

1 The Ismaili constitution is a “Farman”, as defined by Hazar Imam in the constitution. (“Any pronouncement, direction, order or ruling made or given by Mawlana Hazar Imam). Hazar Imam also confirms Imams’ divine authority “...to continue the Ta'wil and Ta'lim of Allah's final message and to guide the murids*..”
a. Talim is to impart knowledge, interpretation and understanding of the final message of Allah to mankind (Quran). Talim is defined by Hazar Imam in the constitution as “Teaching”)
b. Tawil is to impart knowledge and understanding of the inner meaning of the Quran Ta’wil is defined by the Institute of Ismaili Studies as - “The elucidation of the inner or esoteric meaning, batin , from the literal wording or apparent meaning of a text, ritual or religious prescription.” Tawil is defined by Hazar Imam in the constitution as “Interpretation”
I. The Quran is for all mankind.
1. Therefore the continuity of Tawil and Talim of the final message is also for all mankind.
II. Imam continues the Tawil and Talim, in Farmans.
1. A Farman is defined by Hazar Imam in the constitution as "Any pronouncement, direction, order or ruling made or given by Mawlana Hazar Imam.”
a. Farmans made or given by Imam are for Din and also for Dunya.
b. Farmans made and given by Imam are esoteric (Zahir) and exoteric (Batin)
c. Farmans made or given by Imam are also for Material and for spiritual benefit
d. Farmans made or given by Imam include, the constitution, governance, Mehmanis, Ginans, letters, speeches, statements, announcements, talikas, writings, interviews, and any and all directions given by Hazar Imam ( in all forms without limitations). Hidayah is defined in the constitution by Hazar Imam as “guidance from Imam of the time”
e. Farman is defined by Hazar Imam as “Any pronouncement, direction, order or ruling made or given by Mawlana Hazar Imam.”
III. The very essence of Ismailism is a living Imam to give and continue the guidance, through Farmans (Imam gives the Tawil and Talim of Allah’s final message – The Quran )
1. Ismailism cannot exist without Farmans and Hazar Imam.
2. Therefore Imam gives guidance and does not block guidance.
IV. Continuity of the tawil and talim of the Quran is by divine authority and additionally Imam says in the constitution Imam is also there to “..Guide the murids..”.
V. Every murid is equal in the eyes of Imam. Imams Tawil and Talim of the Quran is therefore for all Murids. “….you should remember that as far as I am concerned, every spiritual child is equal to every other spiritual child and it does not matter whether you are the President of the Council or whether you are a little tiny child in school. For me every spiritual child is equal,.” (farman)
a. Therefore Farmans and the constitution are made by Imam for, and to be given to all murids for them to continue to get and benefit from the Tawil and the Talim of the final message of Allah (Quran), materially and spiritually.
b. *Murid are defined by Imam as “Follower” who has given allegiance (Bayah), to Imam of the time.
c. Divine authority confirmed by our institution and IIS
d. Quote of the Week “The Shi‘a doctrine of the Imamate… was founded on the belief in the permanent need for a divinely guided Imam who, after the Prophet Muhammad [peace be upon him and his family], would act as an authoritative teacher and a spiritual guide for humankind… After Imam ‘Ali, the Imamate was transmitted from father to son by nass [designation], among the descendants of Imam ‘Ali and Fatima; after Imam Husayn, it would continue in the line of his descendants until the end of time.” From “What is Shi‘a Islam?” by Prof. Azim Nanji and Dr. Farhad Daftary Source: http://iis.ac.uk/view_article.asp?ContentID=108482 http://iicanada.org/national/tue-2014-12-16-2322-al-akhbar
2 Hazar Imam says in the constitution that the constitution must be read with Farmans. The constitution is a public document
a. Therefore Hazar Imam is saying that Farmans are a part of the constitution and
b. Farmans must be given with the constitution, to all murids to read, understand, follow and implement the constitution & Farmans.
c. MHI: This Constitution shall be read with any Farman made after the date hereof, and in the event of conflict, the said Farman shall prevail over this Constitution, and a later Farman shall prevail over an earlier
d. MHI : "What I am seeking, therefore, from the leaders of the Jamat in Pakistan and in the Northern Areas, is that you make this new Constitution and the rules and regulations that go with it, your means of leadership, of governance, of direction to the Jamat so that this Constitution, this new Constitution becomes an **enabling document.**" (Emphasis added) Saturday, November 21, 1987