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SHEIZAR
Fortress of Dai Ibrahim binIsmail al-Ajami. He gathered Ismailis from Afamia, Siemin, Maarat, al-Naman and Misrin at this fort.
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FATIMA, BIBI. (GHAT-PAT)
Bibi Fatima was the first to establishthe ceremony of Ghat Pat* in this world; ref: to Jodilo 10. Was also the Hujjat, hence her Light founded the Ghat Pat.
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HASSAN SHAH, SEYYED
Died in Bombay in 1792. Descendant of Pir Hassan Kabirdin by his son Rehmtullah Shah*. Also known as Pir Doola*.
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NUMAN, QADI Al-
End of 3rd Century.AH-363/974. Ismaili lawyer who served during 4 Fatimid Caliphs. Was born into Sunni faith, then converted to Ithnashri. Author of 44 books.Qadi al-Qudat*. See. Da'im* . Had 2 sons: Muhammad and Ali, both Qadi al-Qudat. Died in old Cairo (Misr). See. "Kitab ul-Himma", "Da'im al-Islam", Al-Majalis wa'l Musayarat". For detailed English text on QADI AL-NUMAN click here
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ABU RAKWA
Governor who revolted against the Fatimide Caliphate in 1004. See. Husseyn B. Jawhar.
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IMAMUDDIN, 8è. PIR
(151-202 A.H) second son of Imam Mohammed bin Ismail.Ismail Thani was named Pir at age 7. He had 7 sons. Not to be confused with Pir Salamudin who was also known as Indra Imamuddin.
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SADARDIN, 26è PIR
700AH/1299-819/1418 born in Sabzwar. Son of Pir Sahebdin and Noor Fatima*. Also known as Haji Baba, Sadar Shah, Pir Salamat, Satgour Sohodev, Baar Gor, Makh Doum... Composer of many ginans and granths. Established many Jamat Khanas the first one being at Kotra in Sind. Appointed Trikam* as Mukhi. See. alsoSeth Samar*, Seth Tulsidas*. For detailed English text on PIR SADARDIN click here
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AJAMI, ABOU TAHIR AS-SAYEGH
Dai sent to Almut to relieve Dai Assad b. Kassam al Ajami.He established military formations in the Ismaili army. Maintained good relations with Amir Rudwan.
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KHYBER VILLAGE
40 Km from Hyderabad (Pakistan) Village Bhill* converted to Ismailis in the 1960. In 1982, Khyber Village was the meeting point of 1500 ismailis from Bhill origin.
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BAQIR, IMAM MOHAMED al-
57AH/677-114AH/732. Imam in 713, born in Medina. Son of Imam Zainul Abidin and Om Abdulla (daughter of Hazrat Hassan). Married Om Farwa, grand daughter of Abu Bakr. The city of Fadak*which was confisticated from Bibi Fatima was givenback to him. Compiled numerous works such as Ummul Kitab.
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MOHAMED MANSOOR, 9è.PIR
(172AH-242AH). Born atMohamedabad, son of Pir Imamuddin. Was nominated to Pir by Imam Wafi Ahmad.Travelled to Iran and Iraq. Had 5 sons. Died at 71 years of age.
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THAMI, Ibn al-
Ismaili Vizir [Finance Minister] in the Fatimid Court. Hassan bin Sabbah lived with him when he arrived in Cairo in 1078. (Source: Order of the Assasins. pg. 101)
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FATIMIDES
Dynasty named after Bibi Fatima, reigned in Egypt from 910 to 1171. (After 1094 = Mustealiens*). Founded by Imam Mehdi. The most powerful navy in the Mediterranean.
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