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Ismailism

Ismailism

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A branch of Shia Islam that reads the Quran in a symbolic way and studies deeper philosophy
  • noun
  • /ɪzˈmeɪlɪzəm/
: ismaelismo
  • Many important philosophical works were produced under the influence of Ismailism in medieval Persia.

Examples

  • Ismailism emphasizes the symbolic and allegorical interpretation of the Quran.

  • The Aga Khan is the spiritual leader of the Nizari branch of Ismailism.

  • The principles of Ismailism emphasize knowledge and interpretation.

  • Many scholars study Ismailism to understand its unique beliefs.

  • Many people join Ismailism because of its unique approach to understanding faith and spirituality.

  • The principles of Ismailism emphasize the importance of seeking deeper meanings in religious texts.

  • As a follower of Ismailism, she pursued studies in philosophy and theology to explore its teachings.

Surface Forms

Ismailism singular
Ismailisms plural

Morphology

Ismailism = Ismail (transparent) = Ismail + ism

The productive suffix '-ism' is attached to the proper name 'Ismail' to denote the religious/ideological system associated with that name.

Etymology

Ismailism is named after Ismail, an early leader whose followers made a distinct group, and the ending -ism means 'belief' or 'system'. So, Ismailism is the belief system that follows the teachings linked to Ismail, which explains why it is a branch of Shia Islam.