THE ISMAILIS. AN OUTLINE OF HISTORY - DAFTARY FARHAD

Discover the fascinating history of the Ismailis, a Muslim group that separated from Shiism in the 8th century. For centuries, knowledge about them came mainly from the accounts of hostile Sunni authors and the chronicles of the Crusaders, which led to the creation of many myths and legends. Thanks to the discovery of numerous source materials in the 20th century, studies on the Ismailis have taken on a new dimension. Immerse yourself in the dramatic history of this group, full of persecutions, internal schisms, but also periods of power and development.

• In-depth analysis of historical sources
• Fascinating picture of the dramatic history of the Ismailis
• Detailed discussion of the formation of doctrine
• History of the Fatimid state in North Africa and Egypt (10th-12th centuries)
• Community of Persian followers centered around the Alamut fortress (11th-13th centuries)
• The process of emergence of modern forms of movement
• Principles of faith, esotericism and the expectation of the Messiah-Mahdi

Farhad Daftary, a prominent researcher of the history of the Ismaili movement, presents a reliable analysis of available sources, showing a fascinating picture of the history of this group. His work allows us to understand the complex principles of the Ismaili faith, including esotericism and the expectation of the Messiah-Mahdi. The author also discusses the work of prominent Ismaili thinkers, which allows for a fuller understanding of their contribution to the development of Islamic thought.

The book also brings closer the history of the Fatimid state in North Africa and Egypt (10th-12th centuries), the community of Persian followers centered around the center in the Alamut fortress (11th-13th centuries), as well as the process of emergence of modern forms of movement, including the community of Khojas under the leadership of Aga Khans. Thanks to this publication, the reader can better understand the role and importance of the Ismailis in the history of Islam.

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Katarzyna Pachniak, an Arabist and professor at the University of Warsaw, is the translator of this book. Her specialization in Muslim theology, philosophy and heresiography guarantees high quality of translation and faithful rendering of the original content. Thanks to her work, the Polish reader has the opportunity to familiarize himself with the latest research on the history and doctrines of the Ismailis.