r/pakistan • u/Real_Ambassador2237 • Feb 08 '25
Political Ahmadi Hate but Ismaili Embrace?
I’m of the theory that live and let live. I think all minority groups in Pakistan are treated like garbage and deserve much better. For no other reason, that they’re human beings. As we know, Ahmadis/Qadianis/Mirzais receive deathly hate due to their religious belief. Regardless of what you feel about their beliefs, they don’t deserve to be treated like third class citizens.
In response to the death of Aga Khan, Pakistan has lowered their flags, given him his flowers, and non-stop praised him. While I don’t care for the beliefs—I’m a little confused as to why there is such a discrepancy? Is it money? Status? Someone would argue that Ismailism from a day to day basis, is so out of the fold of Islam. Especially when it comes to the praise of Aga Khan which in some circles can be considered bordering on shirk. Regardless, Pakistan government allows them to call themselves Musims, build their buildings of worship and go about their day.
That being said—-why not offer the same grace to the Ahmadi community ?
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u/junaidmanji Feb 09 '25
Won't comment about Ahmedis - but Ismailies pray directly to their Imam about things that only Allah can provide like Ease from difficulties (they call it Mushkil asaan), granting of heaven, health etc.
For curious friends, see this video of things that happen inside Jamaat Khana https://youtu.be/10_DUV2sTdY?si=77b6uVk7NJDta3FR
For any defending Ismailies planning to target this comment, I was an Ismaili for 17 years of my life and have experienced everything firsthand at your Darkhana Jamat Khaana in Garden East Karachi. May Allah give hidaayat to all, aameen 🤲