A friend of Ismail is known as a “Shahid” or a Muslim preacher. He has taken the position to give a sermon on the day that Ismail died. It is his responsibility to tell his fellow believers about what he had experienced.
The Ismaili community believes that God has provided Ismail with a very special mission in life. His name means “the son of one.” The Ismailis believe that there are nine sons of God. All these nine sons will be called by the name of Ismail.
Many Ismailis believe that each of the nine brothers has a specific mission. Some will travel to heaven while others will go to a place called Karbala. At Karbala, their brother will meet his brother, his mother, and father. After this meeting, the brother and his father will share a meal.
In order to ensure that they are always around their friends of Ismail, the Ismailis have arranged for a large group to gather in Makkah, the capital of Islam. This gathering takes place every Friday evening, in a mosque. Ismail’s friends gather and pray before this prayer meeting.
One of the goals of the Ismaili community is to see their friends of Ismail follow the teachings of their prophet, Islam’s founder, Mohammed. They are always teaching their friends to do good deeds. They are also taught to avoid bad habits. They are encouraged to give to the needy and to give freely and generously to those who deserve it.
Friends of Ismail do not take part in politics because they believe it is un-Islamic to be involved in political matters. They do not believe in socializing or having relationships with non-believers. Instead, they live as brotherly as possible.
When their friends die, the Ismailis send messages to their friends of Ismail thanking them for supporting their cause. They say that they will pray for their soul mate for all eternity.
Friends of Ismail have a lot of fun at their friend’s funeral. It is usually held in a very private place. They attend and pay respect to their friend’s body for some time. Then, they move on to their own places.
There are several people who know each other in the Ismaili community. They all gather in a meeting when a funeral takes place.
Some friends of Ismail also pay tribute to their friends of Ismail. These tributes include saying prayers and reciting poetry. They then offer their condolences to their friends’ families. and friends.
Friends of Ismail may also go on pilgrimage to the Holy Land. They go to Jerusalem, Mecca, Medina, Cairo, and Qumran, in Israel.
Some members of the Ismaili community also go on trips to places where there are holy shrines. They visit a mosque once a month or more and meet with Ismail’s beloved father, the prophet.
Friends of Ismail also believe that their prayers are answered. They receive good news in the form of blessings.
Sometimes, there is a celebration when friends of Ismail return home from the holy land. They usually say prayers and offer prayers of thanksgiving to God.
Friends of Ismail believe that it is important to have a strong relationship with their friends of Ismail. It is important to love and support one another at all times. It is also important to be truthful and honest in one’s dealings with one’s friends of Ismail.
Friends of Ismail also feel a sense of responsibility to help their friends of Ismail. and make sure that they have their basic needs met.
People who attend Ismaili gatherings are taught to treat all other religions and cultures with respect. and not to proselytize. They are also taught to honor and respect the beliefs of their friends of Ismail.