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Encounters with Da'is

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  • How did the Fatimid dynasty influence the spread of Ismailism across different regions?
    By sending da’is to invite people to the faith
  • Who was Nasir Khusraw and why is he important for understanding Afghan Ismaili cultural identity?
    A Persian poet, philosopher, and da’i who spread Ismailism in Central Asia
  • T/F - The Fatimid dynasty is named after the daughter of Prophet Muhammad, Bibi Fatima Zahra.
    TRUE!
  • What role did Nasir Khusraw play in connecting Ismaili communities across Central Asia?
    He acted as a spiritual guide and teacher, linking the Ismaili communities through shared beliefs
  • The word "da’i" means…
    A person who invites or calls others to the Ismaili faith
  • What was the Fatimid dynasty?
    The first Ismaili dynasty ruled by our Imams
  • Who has the authority to appoint a da’i?
    The Imam of the time
  • True/False: Nasir Khusraw only focused on religious teaching and avoided engaging with local cultures.
    FALSE!!!