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Shia sect of Islam
Iran and Syria). The latter Ismaili following came to be known as Nizari Ismailism. The Fidai were feared as the Assassins, but did not kill for payment
Nizari_Isma'ilism
1090–1256 Nizari state in northwest Iran and Syria
The Nizari Ismaili state or the Alamut state was a Nizari Isma'ili Shia state founded by Hassan-i Sabbah after he took control of the Alamut Castle in
Nizari_Ismaili_state
The History of Nizari Isma'ilism from the founding of Islam covers a period of over 1400 years. It begins with Muhammad's mission to restore to humanity
History_of_Nizari_Isma'ilism
Eschatological teaching in Nizārī Ismāʿīlīsm
In Nizārī Ismāʿīlism, the qiyāma (Arabic: قيامة, "resurrection") was ceremoniously proclaimed at the mountain fortress of Alamūt in 1164 CE by the Nizārī
Qiyama_(Nizari_Isma'ilism)
Branch of Shia Islam
interceder on behalf of God. In Nizari Ismailism, the head Dai is called the Pir. The Imam is the Pir in Nizari Ismailism. In Ismailism, things have an exterior
Ismailism
Iranic ethnic group in Xinjiang, China
in the area to continue to aid and preach to the local converts about Ismailism. Many contemporary pirs (holy men) claim descent from these early disciples
Tajiks_in_China
Leader of the Nizari Ismaili state from 1162 to 1193
the leader of the Nizari Ismaili state and the Order of Assassins from 1162 until his death in 1193. An adherent of Nizari Ismailism, a branch of Shia
Rashid_ad-Din_Sinan
12th-century wars between the Seljuk Empire and the Nizari Ismailis
By the late 11th century, the Shi'a sub-sect of Ismailism (later Nizari Ismailism) had found many adherents in Persia, although the region was occupied
Nizari–Seljuk_conflicts
Concept in a branch of Shia Islam
In Nizari Isma'ili doctrine, imamate (Arabic: إمامة) is a concept which defines the political, religious and spiritual dimensions of authority concerning
Imamate_in_Nizari_doctrine
of the Shi'a population in Tajikistan are the Pamiris, who practice Nizari Ismailism. This variant of Shi'a Islam holds that there is an unbroken chain
Shia_Islam_in_Tajikistan
Afghan Nizari Ismaili leader and writer
intelligence agency AGSA at Pul-e-Charkhi prison in 1979. Kayan, Baghlan Nizari Ismailism "Gulshan-i rāz: sālis". Library of Congress. Retrieved 5 August 2026
Sayed_Kayan
Nizari Isma'ili prayer
equality of the sexes in Nizārī Ismailism[citation needed]. The Holy Du'a is recited in Arabic, but it was once common for, Nizaris from India and Pakistan
Holy_Du'a
Member of the Iranian royal family (1830–1885)
hereditary imam of the Nizari Isma'ili Muslims. A member of the Iranian royal family, he became the Imam in 1881. He was the second Nizari Imam to hold the
Aga_Khan_II
Sect of Isma'ilism
father, al-Mustansir Billah (r. 1036–1094/1095). The Nizari the other living branch of Ismailism, led by Aga Khan V believe the ninth caliph was al-Musta'li's
Musta'li_Ismailism
Term used by some Muslim communities for a place of gathering
that is being temporarily used as a place of worship by a Muslim). The Nizārī Ismā'īlī community uses the term Jama'at Khana to denote their places of
Jama'at_Khana
Nizari Isma'ili Shia Islamic community in India
Nizārī Ismāʿīlism by Pīr Ṣadr al-Dīn in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. Ṣadr al-Dīn was a dāʿī ("missionary") acting on behalf of the Nizārī imām
Khoja_(community)
Politician
the Nizari Isma'ilis. He served as the governor of Kerman and a prominent leader in Iran and later in the Indian subcontinent. He was the first Nizari imam
Aga_Khan_I
"NANDI". Encyclopaedia of Ismailism. Islamic Book Publisher. Tajddin, Mumtaz Ali (2006). "MEHMANI". Encyclopaedia of Ismailism. Islamic Book Publisher.
Nāndi
Iranian royal dynasty of Turkic origin (1789–1925)
Khan Shoja Saltaneh & Bashir-ol-Moluk Aga Khan IV, the 49th Imam of Nizari Ismailism, a denomination of Isma'ilism within Shia Islam. Princess Tadj al-Saltaneh
Qajar_dynasty
Eastern Iranian ethnic group of the Pamir Mountains
there is a story about five Iranian Isma'ili da'i brothers sent by the Nizari Imams: Shah Khamush, Shah Malang, and Shah Kashan, who settled in Shughnan;
Pamiris
23rd Ismaili Nizari Imam
Assassins Ata al-Mulk Juvayni Tārīkh-i Jahāngushāy Crusades History of Nizari Ismailism Also transliterated as Ḥasan ʿAlā Zikrihi's-Salām, Ḥasan ʿAlā Dhikrihi
Hassan_II_of_Alamut
Social group at Harvard University, US
Ambassador to Japan Francis W. Hatch, poet Aga Khan IV, 49th Imam of Nizari Ismailism Jack Lemmon, actor Thomas B. McGrath film and theater producer J. P
Delphic_Club
Eren, B. (2015). The Origins of Nizari Ismailis and Their Strategy During the Reign of Hassan-i Sabbah. Shia, I. History of Nizari Ismailism. v t e v t e
Panentheism_(Ismailism)
"Castles of the da'wa" (قلاع الدعوة qilāʿ al-daʿwah). Nizari Ismaili state History of Nizari Ismailism List of castles in Iran List of castles in Syria List
List_of_Assassin_strongholds
Nizari Isma'ilism community buildings
The Ismaili Centres are symbolic markers of the permanent presence of the Nizari Ismailis in the countries and regions in which they are established, characterised
Ismaili_Centre
Period in which a sovereign rules
or of a spiritual community (e.g., Catholicism, Tibetan Buddhism, Nizari Ismailism). In most hereditary monarchies and some elective monarchies (e.g.
Reign
Ethnic group in Afghanistan
referred to as Kohistani, and were Sunni Muslims, while a minority were Nizari Isma'ili Muslims. There have been Pashayi-speaking Sikhs, although Muslim
Pashayi_people
Identifiable religious subgroup with a common structure and doctrine
The major surviving Imamah-Muslim Sects are Usulism (about 8.5%), Nizari Ismailism (about 1%), Alevism (0.5–1%). The other existing groups include Zaydi
Religious_denomination
Religious belief synthesizing Hinduism and Isma'ilism
with the Nizari Isma'ili Dawah in the 14th century by proclaiming himself the Da'i instead of Pir Tajuddin who was appointed as the Nizari Isma'ili Da'i
Satpanth
Irish-bred Thoroughbred racehorse (1978–1983)
broodmares of the 20th Century". In 1978 the Aga Khan—the leader of Nizari Ismailism, philanthropist and horse owner—announced he would send some of his
Shergar
Concept in Ismaili theology
(840–881) Rise of The Fatimids, by W. Ivanow. Page 81, 275 "Ismaʿilism xvii. The Imamate In Ismaʿilism" at Encyclopædia Iranica Daftary, Farhad (2007). Cambridge
Imamate_in_Ismaili_doctrine
Office of the Ismaili Imamat in Canada
Imamat, the institutional office of the Imams (spiritual leaders) of the Nizari Shia Muslims. Representatives of the Ismaili Imamat can receive dignitaries
Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, Ottawa
Delegation_of_the_Ismaili_Imamat,_Ottawa
Governance structure of Nizari Ismaili Muslims
The Nizari Isma'ilis around the globe are governed by one universal constitution known as "The World Constitution". The Constitution gives a unifying structure
Isma'ili_Constitution
(Hassasins) Al-Hāfeez (Ḥāfīzīyyah) Aṭ-Ṭāyyīb (Ṭāyyībīyyah) Al-Zāfīr Yūssuf Nizārī Imāmah Al-Fā'īz Taiyabi Dā'ĩs Al-'Āḍīd Nizārī Ismāilism Dawoodi Dā'ĩs Ayyubids
Family_tree_of_Muhammad
Du‘ā' Karāwī is a religious ceremony in Nizari Isma'ilism during which the Isma'ili ask god for forgiveness through their Murshid, or, "Imam of the Time"
Du'a_karavi
CE), was a 13th-century Nizari Ismaili author and poet, who lived in the time of the Imam Shams al-Din (Nizari) Muhammad. Nizari was born into a family
Nizari_Quhistani
Ismaili religious and military leader (c. 1050–1124)
Alamut, was a military leader, founder of the Nizari Ismai'li sect, Order of Assassins, as well as the Nizari Ismaili state, ruling from 1090 to 1124 AD
Hasan-i_Sabbah
48th imam of the Nizari Isma'ili community
November 1877 – 11 July 1957), known as Aga Khan III, was the 48th imam of the Nizari Ism'aili branch of Shia Islam. He is considered one of the founding fathers
Aga_Khan_III
Nizari Isma'ili military order (1090–1256)
romanized: Haššāšīn) was a Nizari Isma'ili Shia Islamic military order founded by Hasan-i Sabbah in 1090. Based in the Nizari Isma'ili state, which comprised
Order_of_Assassins
academic and imam in Scotland Aga Khan IV – 9th Imam and Aga Khan of Nizari Ismailism, a denomination of Isma'ilism within Shia Islam with an estimated 10–15 million
List_of_British_Muslims
50th Imam of the Nizari Isma'ili community
V, is the 50th Imam of the Nizari Isma'ilis since 2025. He is a philanthropist and businessman, who inherited the Nizari imamate and the title of Aga
Aga_Khan_V
45th Imam of the Nizari Isma'ili community
Allah III (Persian: شاه خليل الله سوم; 1740–1817) was the 45th Imam of the Nizari Ismaili Shia Islam community. Khalilullah Ali III was born in 1740 in the
Shah_Khalil_Allah_III
(1974-2015) Haatim Zakiyuddin, 45th Da'i al-Mutlaq (2015-present) Nizari Ismailism (complete list) – Aga Khan IV, 49th Imam (1957–2025) Aga Khan V, 50th
List of 21st-century religious leaders
List_of_21st-century_religious_leaders
People of Bangladesh
sections of the country's merchant and business class, particularly Nizari Ismailism adherents. They also include former Stranded Pakistanis and their descendants
Bangladeshis
Population of Muslims by country
Sects are Usulism (with around 8.5% of the total Muslim population), Nizari Ismailism (with around 1%) and Alevism (with slightly more than 0.5% but less
Islam_by_country
Imam of the Nizari Ismaili Shia Islam community
Mīrzā (Persian: مراد ميرزا; 1509-1514?-1574) was the 36th Imam of the Nizari Isma'ili Shi'a Muslim community. He succeeded his father Abu Dharr Ali,
Murad_Mirza
Fatimid prince and Nizari imam (1045–1095)
imam. As a result, they split off from the Fatimid regime and founded the Nizari branch of Isma'ilism, with their own line of imams who claimed descent from
Nizar_ibn_al-Mustansir
Topics referred to by the same term
Ethics (SPI) in Lawrence, Kansas Seven pillars of Ismailism in Shia Islam and in Nizari Ismailism Seven pillars of scholarly wisdom by the Jesus Seminar
Seven_pillars
Social club in New York City
Prince Amyn Aga Khan, Imam of Nizari Ismailism His Royal Highness Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan (1933–2003), Imam of Nizari Ismailism. Statesman and activist who
Knickerbocker_Club
in a very small area. See List of the Order of Assassins for examples of Nizari Ismaili Missionaries or du'āt and List of Dai of the Dawoodi Bohra or Da'i
List_of_Isma'ili_missionaries
Abrahamic monotheistic religion
Amr-Bil-Ma'rūf Nahi-Anil-Munkar Tawalla Tabarra Shia Ismaili Seven pillars of Ismailism Walayah Taharah Salah Zakat Sawm Hajj Jihad Prophets of Islam Muhammad
Outline_of_Islam
Pre-eminent legal school in Shia Islam
Bohra Atba-i-Malak Bohra Sulaymani Bohra Alavi Bohra Qutbi Bohra Hafizi Nizari Khoja Satpanth Ghulat Alawi Alevi Bektashi Bektashism and folk religion
Ja'fari_school
Islam, Nizari Ismailism, which first won adherents in Central Asia in the early tenth century.[citation needed] Despite persecution, Ismailism has survived
Islam_in_Tajikistan
Africa, Europe, and North America. The Khoja were by then adherents of Nizari Ismailism branch of Shi'ism. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly
Islam_in_India
Nizaris of Alamut), who were active in West Asia, Central Asia, and Egypt, between the 11th and 13th centuries. The Assassins were a group of Nizari Ismaili
List of assassinations by the Order of the Assassins
List_of_assassinations_by_the_Order_of_the_Assassins
Secular private Parisian school
notable alumni include: Aga Khan IV (1936-2025), businessman, Imam of Nizari Ismailism Bảo Đại (1913–97), last emperor of Vietnam Alain Calmat (born 1940)
Cours_Hattemer
with the Zaydi Shia, and the first six Imams with the Twelver Shia. The Nizari and Musta'li are collectively also known as Fatimid Isma'ili, in contrast
List_of_Isma'ili_imams
Nizari Ismaili Shia Imam (1257–1310)
imam of the Nizari Isma'ili community. Little is known about his life. He was the first imam to rule after the destruction of the Nizari state by the
Shams al-Din Muhammad (Nizari imam)
Shams_al-Din_Muhammad_(Nizari_imam)
(1936–2025) B.A. 1959 Born Prince Karim Aga Khan, he was the 49th Imam of Nizari Ismailism, and a descendant of Shah (Emperor) Fat′h-Ali Shah Qajar of the Persian
List of Harvard University people
List_of_Harvard_University_people
of the commanders and leaders of the Nizari–Seljuk conflicts. The conflicts were more complex than a simple Nizari vs Seljuk one. Even the Ismailis themselves
List of leaders of the Nizari–Seljuk conflicts
List_of_leaders_of_the_Nizari–Seljuk_conflicts
Islamic festival
birthday of present (Hazar) Imam (currently Aga Khan V) on October 12 held by Nizari Ismaili Shiʿi Muslims. The first word of the term comes from Persian: سال
Saligrah_Khushiali
Imam of Nizari Isma'ilism from 1957 to 2025
Aga Khan IV, was the 49th Imam of Nizari Isma'ili Shia Islam from 1957 until his death in 2025. He inherited the Nizari imamate and the title of Aga Khan
Aga_Khan_IV
Guiding principles
The Ismā'īlī Shi'a (the Nizari, and Mustaali) have more pillars than those of the Sunni. The Shahadah (profession of faith) is not considered a pillar
Seven_pillars_of_Ismailism
Nizari leader in Syria
goldsmith and the chief Nizari Isma'ili da'i of Syria, belonging to the order of Assassins. Abu Tahir was the second Nizari da'i in Syria sent by Hassan-i
Abu_Tahir_al-Sa'igh
Islamic hereditary title
Agha Khan) is the hereditary title of the spiritual leader and Imām of the Nizari Ismāʿīli Shias, a branch of Islam with approximately 12–15 million followers
Aga_Khan
is also dependent on the laws in the countries practicing this sect. Ismailism is a sect within Islam that reveres a living Imam, who is a direct descendant
Women_in_Ismailism
Ismaili Nizari Imam
الهادي بن نزار) (470 AH/1076 CE – 530 AH/1136 CE) was the 20th Ismaili Nizari Imam. Born in Cairo, he was about 17 years old when his predecessor, Imam
Ali_al-Hadi_ibn_Nizar
8th-century contested figure in Shia Islam
(Hassasins) Al-Hāfeez (Ḥāfīzīyyah) Aṭ-Ṭāyyīb (Ṭāyyībīyyah) Al-Zāfīr Nizārī Imāmah Al-Fā'īz Taiyabi Dā'ĩs Al-'Āḍīd Nizārī Ismāilism Bohras-Dā'ĩs Ayyubids
Muhammad ibn Abdallah al-Aftah
Muhammad_ibn_Abdallah_al-Aftah
Medieval Persian astrologer
was succeeded as the Nizari da'i of Syria by another Persian, Abu Tahir al-Sa'igh. Mirza, Nasseh Ahmad (1997). Syrian Ismailism: The Ever Living Line
Al-Hakim_al-Munajjim
(1933–2003) College 1954 Prince, son of Aga Khan III, 48th imam of Nizari Ismailism; U.N. high commissioner for Refugees 1966–1978 Lobsang Sangay (born
List of Harvard University politicians
List_of_Harvard_University_politicians
Hadith of Jabir "The Imamate in Ismailism". www.iis.ac.uk. Retrieved 2026-06-02. "ISMAʿILISM xvii. THE IMAMATE IN ISMAʿILISM". Encyclopaedia Iranica. Retrieved
Imamate_in_Shia_doctrine
12th-century Isma'ili ruler of Alamut
بزرگامید; 1062 - February 1138) was a dāʿī and the second ruler (da'i) of the Nizari Isma'ili State, ruling Alamut Castle from 1124 to 1138 CE (or 518—532 AH)
Kiya_Buzurg-Ummid
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Iran
Hassan-i Sabbah, a champion of the Nizari Ismaili cause. Until 1256, Alamut functioned as the headquarters of the Nizari Ismaili state, which included a
Alamut_Castle
Eldest son of Ja'far al-Sadiq (died 766)
Instead of tracing his descent to Isma'il ibn Jafar and his son Muhammad ibn Ismail, al-Mahdi Billah designated al-Aftah as his forefather. According to al-Mahdi
Abdallah_al-Aftah
resulted in a schism in the Isma'ili movement into the Nizari and Musta'li branches. The Nizari branch was led by Hasan-i Sabbah in Persia, and found many
Satr_(Isma'ilism)
Nizari Ismaili Shia Muslims, particularly during the Alamut Period. In many cases, the victims include non-Nizaris; such as supporters of the Nizaris
List of massacres of Nizari Ismailis
List_of_massacres_of_Nizari_Ismailis
Region in Iran
Hassan-i Sabbah, the Arab founder and leader of the Assassins, a sect of Nizari Ismailis in Iran, chose the Alamut region as his headquarters to campaign
Alamut
Government title in the Indian subcontinent
2009 All India Reporter, Volume 3, Chitaley D.V., 1950 Encyclopaedia of Ismailism. Mumtaz Ali Tajddin Sadik Ali, Islamic Book Publisher, 2006. The Amil
Mukhi
15th-century imam in Nizari Isma'ili
branch of the Nizari Isma'ili community. His reign initiated the Anjudan period of Nizari history, which was marked by a revival of Nizari teachings. The
Al-Mustansir Billah II (Nizari imam)
Al-Mustansir_Billah_II_(Nizari_imam)
26th Nizari Ismaili Shia Imam (1221–1255)
autobiography, Sayr wa Suluk, al-Tusi converted to Ismailism sometime during his prolonged association with the Nizari Ismailis. Alāʾ al-Din Muhammad was very inclusive
Muhammad_III_of_Alamut
Theological or political status in Islam
2026-06-02. "The Imamate in Ismailism". www.iis.ac.uk. Retrieved 2026-06-02. "ISMAʿILISM xvii. THE IMAMATE IN ISMAʿILISM". Encyclopaedia Iranica. Retrieved
Imamate
Topics referred to by the same term
Islamic concept of Judgment Day Qiyāma (Nizārī Ismāʿīlī doctrine), eschatological teaching in Nizārī Ismāʿīlīsm. Qayamat (disambiguation) This disambiguation
Qiyama_(disambiguation)
Branch of Isma'ilism
"Sevener" is used to refer to Ismā'īlīs overall, though mainstream Musta'li and Nizari Isma'ilis have far more than seven imams. The following Ismaili imams after
Sevener
followers of Ismailism, a branch of Shia Islam. The titles are of Persian and Arabic origin. The hierarchy (hudūd) of the organization of the Nizari Ismailis
List_of_Ismaili_titles
27th Nizari Isma'ili Imam
Muḥammad III and the 27th Isma'ili Imam. He was also the fifth and final Nizari Isma'ili Imam who ruled at Alamut. The Imam was the eldest son of Imam ʿAla
Rukn_al-Din_Khurshah
24th Ismaili Nizari Imam Nūr al-Dīn Muhammad from 1166 to 1210
محمد) or ʾAʿlā Muḥammad (اعلی محمد) (542 AH/1148 CE-607 AH/1210 CE) was the Nizari Isma'ili Imām of Alamūt who reigned the longest period out of any Lord (Khudawand)
Muhammad_II_of_Alamut
Nizari Ismaili Shia Imam (post-Alamut period)
Islam Shah was 30th Nizari Ismaili Imam and is considered in Nizari Ismaili tradition as the successor to Qasim Shah in the Qasim-Shahi line of Imams
Islam_Shah_(Nizari_Imam)
20, 1162) was the son of Kiyā Buzurg-Ummīd, and the third ruler of the Nizari Ismailis from 1138 until 1162 based in Alamut. Upon the demise of Kiyā Buzurg-Ummīd
Muhammad_ibn_Buzurg-Ummid
Castle in Syria
1193.[citation needed] He was a leader of the Syrian branch of the Shia Nizari Isma'ili sect, also known as the Assassins, and a figure in the history
Masyaf_Castle
Nizari Ismaili who was the Chief Da'i and leader of the Assassins in Syria from after 1113 through 1128. Although his attempt to establish a Nizari base
Bahram_al-Da'i
Fatimid caliph from 1036 to 1094/95
previous Fatimid caliphs as they were seen as a heretical offshoot of Ismailism. Ibn al-Athīr (a Sunni historian) describes Abd al-Malik (Ibn Attash)
Al-Mustansir_Billah
Ismaili Nizari Imam
al-Qāhir was the 22nd Imam of the Shia Nizari Ismailis. He is believed to have lived in occultation in the Nizari Ismaili state centrered around Alamut
Hasan_al-Qahir
Nizari Ismaili Shia Imam (14th century)
of the Nizari Ismaili community. He was son of 28th Nizari Ismaili Imam, Imam Shamsuddin Mohammad and is seen as his rightful successor in Nizari Ismaili
Qasim_Shah
Seventh of the Isma'ili Shia Imams (740–813)
Islam portal Family tree of Muhammad List of Isma'ili imams Imamate in Nizari doctrine Al-Mufid records an Umm Farwa as the full sister of Isma'il ibn
Muhammad_ibn_Isma'il
law school, with significant minority groups who practice Ismailism, which is composed of Nizari (Aga Khanis), Mustaali, Dawoodi Bohra, Sulaymani, and others
Religion_in_Karachi
Nizari Ismaili Shia Imam (1486–1549)
– 1549) and known in his lifetime by his followers as Hujjatullah was a Nizari Ismaili Imam from the Muhammad-Shahi (Mu'mini) line and an astronomer and
Shah_Tahir
Fatimid caliph and imam from 1101 to 1130
December 1121, al-Afdal was murdered, officially by agents of the rival Nizari branch of Isma'ilism, although some medieval accounts blame al-Amir and
Al-Amir_bi-Ahkam_Allah
Shia Ismaili Muslim hymns
Literally meaning gnosis, ginans are the devotional literature of the Nizari Ismailis of South Asia, spanning topics of divine love, cosmology, rituals
Ginans
1908 Indian court case on the Nizari Ismaili succession
with the title Aga Khan I and the hereditary leader (46th Imam) of the Nizari Ismailis. A number of the properties and other monetary assets had been
Haji_Bibi_case
Nizari Ismaili fortress in present-day Semnan Province, Iran
Gerdkuh was a castle of the Nizari Isma'ili state located near Damghan in the region of Qumis (modern-day Semnan Province of Iran). Gerdkuh is a "fortified
Gerdkuh
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