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The Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheries of East Africa

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Their Quest for a New Socio-religious Identity (1860 – 1960) Author:- Dr Sibtain Akberali Panjwani Published by:- Africa Federation...

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Relentless Endevours- Reflections on Mulla Asghar MM Jaffer

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In this book, reflecting on the life and times of Mulla Asgharali M.M. Jaffer and his contribution to the developement...

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It was none other than his great great grandfather, Dewjibhai Jamal, who was instrumental in connecting the community with Ayatullah Zainul Abedin Mazandarani in Kerbala in the 1800s, a link that remains strong to this day with the excellent relations the Community enjoys with Ayatullah Seestani. Amongst various historical episodes, most significantly, the title ably presents the visage of the relationship of the Khoja Community and the Marja, illustrates a model of relationship between a Marja and the muqallideen. A demonstration of a century old connection with Najaf or Qum of utmost respect and an unquestioning approach, reciprocated by an acknowledgement by the Maraje of the religiosity and compliance of the Khoja Community as well as its efficient organisation. This aspect has been one of the key factors that have resulted in the institutions of the Khoja Community, epitomized by the World Federation, as some of the best organized and well run in the entire Shia World, serving not just the KSI Community but the Shia Community and humanity at large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}

The Endangered Species - An Account of the Journey of Faith by the Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri

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The second edition of Hassan A M Jaffer’s most celebrated book ‘The Endangered Species: An Account of the Journey of...

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