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  • They claimed descent from the Family of the Prophet (a claim that all others deemed to be fabricated), and followed the Sevener Branch of Shi'ite Islam, also known as 'Ismailism'.

    MuslimMatters.org 2009

  • The supposed connection between the Epistle of the Brethren of Purity and the Ismailism should have suggested the adoption of this work as one of the main sources of the so-called “Jewish Ismailism” as found in Late Medieval Yemenite Judaism.

    Influence of Arabic and Islamic Philosophy on Judaic Thought Zonta, Mauro 2007

  • In addition, no one has as yet fully explored the possible influences of Ismailism or Sufism on Suhrawardi; his Illuminationist doctrine could have more affinity with Ismaili thought

    Suhrawardi Marcotte, Roxanne 2007

  • That said, as you probably know, the Nizari split occurred in 1094, by which time Sabbah was an Ismaili da'i in Persia, so his embrace of Nizarism came four years after his move to Alamut and a good two decades after he embraced Ismailism.

    Sunday, April 30, 2006 As'ad 2006

  • The prevalent brand of Islam, Ismailism, is moderate; its spiritual leader, the Aga Khan, is a billionaire society figure in Paris.

    NYT > Global Home By EDWARD WONG 2010

  • The prevalent brand of Islam, Ismailism, is moderate; its spiritual leader, the Aga Khan, is a billionaire society figure in Paris.

    NYT > Home Page By EDWARD WONG 2010

  • The prevalent brand of Islam, Ismailism, is moderate; its spiritual leader, the Aga Khan, is a billionaire society figure in Paris.

    NYT > Home Page By EDWARD WONG 2010

  • The prevalent brand of Islam, Ismailism, is moderate; its spiritual leader, the Aga Khan, is a billionaire society figure in Paris.

    NYT > Home Page By EDWARD WONG 2010

  • Ismailism is a branch of Shia Islam and most Ismailis live in the Mountainous Badakhshan Region.

    Forum 18 News Service 2009

  • Ismailism is a branch of Shia Islam and most Ismailis live in the Mountainous Badakhshan Region.

    Forum 18 News Service 2009

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