This authoritative book traces the history and doctrinal development of the Isma'ili movement from its origins to the present day, a period of twelve centuries. It is the first comprehensive synthesis of the scattered results of modern scholarship on the subject and it draws on numerous primary and secondary texts, and particularly a number of private Isma'ili manuscripts that have recently become available. All the major phases of Isma'ili history are covered. From the pre-Fatimid period, Dr. Daftary conducts a detailed investigation through the Fatimid "golden age" and the troubled Musta'li-Tayyibi period up to the spiritual and physical strengths of Mizari Isma'ilism in Syria and Iran before the onslaught of the Mongols. The last part of the book discusses the modern developments of Isma'ilism, particularly in Iran and on the Indian subcontinent. For all students of Islamic and Middle Eastern history this volume will serve as the most definitive account yet of the history of the Isma'ilis and their movement.
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"Daftary's work is as clear and comprehensible in style as a book on this subject could be and makes very agreeable reading, with nuggets of valuable information in every chapter." Middle East Journal
"This is an impressive survey of real weight in both its scholarship and physical size....If it is primarily a historical work, Daftary has not ignored the doctrinal development of the Isma'ilis. All the major medieval authors, like al-Hamidi, al-Kirmani and al-Sijistani, have been consulted, as well as many secondary sources, and doctrinal developments are placed next to the historical and political. The resulting book is likely to become a standard text for all students and scholars of one of Shi'ite Islam's most fascinating and complex branches." Ian Richard Netton, The Times Literary Supplement
"...truly an impressive accomplishment as well as a rewarding and pleasant read for anyone even remotely interested in Islamic history. Without a doubt, it will deservedly remain the standard scholarly work on things Ism^D-a^D-il^D-i for some time to come." James E. Lindsay,Journal of Near Eastern Studies
"This is an impressive survey of real weight in both its scholarship and physical size....If it is primarily a historical work, Daftary has not ignored the doctrinal development of the Isma'ilis. All the major medieval authors, like al-Hamidi, al-Kirmani and al-Sijistani, have been consulted, as well as many secondary sources, and doctrinal developments are placed next to the historical and political. The resulting book is likely to become a standard text for all students and scholars of one of Shi'ite Islam's most fascinating and complex branches." Ian Richard Netton, The Times Literary Supplement
"...truly an impressive accomplishment as well as a rewarding and pleasant read for anyone even remotely interested in Islamic history. Without a doubt, it will deservedly remain the standard scholarly work on things Ism^D-a^D-il^D-i for some time to come." James E. Lindsay,Journal of Near Eastern Studies
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Scattered across the globe, the Isma'ilis constitute the second largest Shi'i community in the Muslim World. This study traces their history and doctrinal developments from their origins to the present day over a period of twelve centuries.
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This is an unprecedented work of scholarly insight, a must have for anyone interested in Isma'ilism although you never really read this sort of work from cover to cover, it's useful to dip in, on every issue.The history covers the development of Shiism...right through to Ismailism to the modern day...that's 1400yrs of development and history not too mention all the branchs and movemnets that split off and their current status. I can't praise this book enough. One issue though is regarding the modern Bohra's (Mustalian Tayyibi's), I would recommend Jonah Blanks "Mullahs on the Mainframe" to understand them in the modern period; as Daftary used too much information from the Bohra reformers in regards to that branch of the Isma'ilis...however an excellent work all round. if you haven't dipped in here you are missing out.
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This is an excellent work on the Ismailis--one of the primary branches of Shia Islam, that is nearly unknown to the other Muslims, let alone the rest of the world. The world is very very detailed and thus requires meticulous and detailed reading. However, the rewards are tremendous. The author has written other works on the Ismailis, but this one that is seemingly based on his doctoral dissertation, is the most detailed and systematic.
I most highly recommend this book, realizing how detailed and systematic it is, but also for its very affordable price. It is must. The only thing that is desired for improvement is a detailed and accurate count of Ismailis AND their specific location in various countries in the Old World. Some of this is available in the author's other (and far less detailed) works, but not in this one.
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acid doctrines, ili movement, ili studies, rightful imam, sixth era, true imam, seventh imam, caliphal authority, new imam, extremist ideas, new caliph, final era, doctrinal reform, pilgrim caravans, new preaching, cosmological doctrine, first imam Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Agha Khan, East Africa, Khalil Allah, North Africa, Ibn Muyassar, Qarmatis of Bahrayn, Muhammad Shah, Ni'mat Allahi, Ibn Taghribirdi, Nizari Imam, Ibn Killis, Shah Tahir, Central Asia, Hasan-i Sabbah, Ibn Hawshab, Nizari Khojas, Twelver Shiis, Hibat Allah, Persian Nizaris, Shahr-i Babak, Tayyibi Bohras, Murad Mirza, Prophet Muhammad, Sultan Muhammad, Abdul Husain New!
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Agha Khan, East Africa, Khalil Allah, North Africa, Ibn Muyassar, Qarmatis of Bahrayn, Muhammad Shah, Ni'mat Allahi, Ibn Taghribirdi, Nizari Imam, Ibn Killis, Shah Tahir, Central Asia, Hasan-i Sabbah, Ibn Hawshab, Nizari Khojas, Twelver Shiis, Hibat Allah, Persian Nizaris, Shahr-i Babak, Tayyibi Bohras, Murad Mirza, Prophet Muhammad, Sultan Muhammad, Abdul Husain New!
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- A Literary History of Persia: Volume 1, From the Earliest Times until Firdawsi (v. 1) by Edward G. Browne in Back Matter, page 674, and Back Matter
- A History of the Crusades: Volume 1, The First Crusade and the Foundation of the Kingdom of Jerusalem by Steven Runciman on page 679, and Back Matter
- Spiritual Body and Celestial Earth by Henry Corbin in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Islam in Iran by I.P. Petrushevskii in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The religio-political factions in early Islam (North-Holland medieval translations) by Julius Wellhausen in Back Matter
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