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Nizari Islam
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The Nizari sect of Islam became established when Hasan Ibn al-Sabbah refused to recognize al-Musta'li as the new caliph in 1094, instead supporting al-Musta'li's brother Nizar, who disappeared under suspicious circumstances. This sect is actually very well known around the world, but under a different name: the Assassins.
The name "assassins" derives from the term for "takers of hashish," a name given to them by their enemies. They became famous for their tactic of sending people on suicide missions to kill the commanders of armies which threatened to overrun their strongholds.
But, like many movements, the Nizaris mellowed with time and became less violent and more peaceful. Because they were persecuted in Iran, they began to move to the Indian subcontinent during the 14th century. Here they became to be known as Khoja (from the Persian word khwaja, meaning master).
The Nizaris gradually made many changes to their beliefs due to their Indian surroundings, and in the nineteenth century its popularity was fully revived after a long period of relative obscurity. Today it has a worldwide following, mostly consisting of businesspeople from the Indian subcontinent. The current Nizari Imam is the Aga Khan. Today there are about 20 million Khojas, with 2 million living in Pakistan.
Those Nizari who accepted the caliphate of al-Mustali became known as the Mustalis, and they remained in Egypt until the fall of the Fatimid dynasty in 1171. From there the movement went to Yemen where they split agan, with some remaining in Yemen and others moving to India. Those who went to India became known as Bohras.
Today Mustalian Ismailis are mainly to be found in the Indian province of Gujarat, but there are also communities in Arabia, the Persian Gulf, East Africa, and Burma. All together, they number several hundred thousand.
compliments of CH
Islam and Muslims
Nizari Islam
• Islamic Groups
• Sunni
• Twelver Shi'ite
• Sufi
• Kahrijites
• Wahhabis
• Ismailis
• Zaidis
• Druze
• Alawis
• Nizari
• Druze
• Bahai
• Islam FAQ
• What is Islam?
• Who was Muhammad?
• Muslim Scriptures
• Muslim Beliefs
• Islam & Jihad
• Sects of Islam
• Extremists in Islam
• Islamic Countries
• Glossary of Islam
• Site Resources
• Main Site Index
• What is Atheism?
• Religion & Theism
• Skepticism & Logic
• Arguments for / against Gods
• Evolution vs. Creationism
• Religious Timelines
• Hate Mail
• Glossary
• Book Reviews
The Nizari sect of Islam became established when Hasan Ibn al-Sabbah refused to recognize al-Musta'li as the new caliph in 1094, instead supporting al-Musta'li's brother Nizar, who disappeared under suspicious circumstances. This sect is actually very well known around the world, but under a different name: the Assassins.
The name "assassins" derives from the term for "takers of hashish," a name given to them by their enemies. They became famous for their tactic of sending people on suicide missions to kill the commanders of armies which threatened to overrun their strongholds.
But, like many movements, the Nizaris mellowed with time and became less violent and more peaceful. Because they were persecuted in Iran, they began to move to the Indian subcontinent during the 14th century. Here they became to be known as Khoja (from the Persian word khwaja, meaning master).
The Nizaris gradually made many changes to their beliefs due to their Indian surroundings, and in the nineteenth century its popularity was fully revived after a long period of relative obscurity. Today it has a worldwide following, mostly consisting of businesspeople from the Indian subcontinent. The current Nizari Imam is the Aga Khan. Today there are about 20 million Khojas, with 2 million living in Pakistan.
Those Nizari who accepted the caliphate of al-Mustali became known as the Mustalis, and they remained in Egypt until the fall of the Fatimid dynasty in 1171. From there the movement went to Yemen where they split agan, with some remaining in Yemen and others moving to India. Those who went to India became known as Bohras.
Today Mustalian Ismailis are mainly to be found in the Indian province of Gujarat, but there are also communities in Arabia, the Persian Gulf, East Africa, and Burma. All together, they number several hundred thousand.
compliments of CH
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