God and Money: The Secret World of Aga Khan - Episode 13 

This is humbling Thank you

yes this is a struggle

The only people who would find SalimBhai 'irritating' are the deniers of facts!!

@@keddydanson4050 he does not have accurate facts. At all. Please do your own individual research before believing everything he says. He can’t even use the correct terminology. It is not Aga khanis, it is Shia imami Nizari Ismailis. For someone who was high up in the community he should know this

I agree

If you ask Salim to elaborate he will not do this for you in the comments. But your comment is very interesting, I am British and I do not agree to what the British have done in the world when the British empire had control over many countries including India. My mother is Indian and my father is from Kenya, therefore I am the first generation to be born in the west. Naturally, I conformed to some British ways such as dress. Let me remind everyone that in the prayer hall, it is now an opinion to wear traditional clothing. Women still put the head scarf on and men still wear their traditional clothing if they want too. And I think everyone should have the right to choose. A lot of people like the way people dress in the west, I know I do. Even in less economically developed countries such as India, men wear suits and woman wear dresses, it is seen all over the world, not just in the west. And after all, it’s just cloths isn’t it? It’s all material stuff that doesn’t even matter. When you die will you take those cloths with you? Of course not. I know many Muslims that are not Shias that follow this way of living also and no one attacks them in the manner Shias are getting attacked now, and especially on this channel.

@@shaazlalani8700 just denounce Ismaeli belief and submit to the Only One Creator if you seek guidance. Clothing is a minor issue.

Not nice

This proves that he is only speaking on his own interpretations and opinions. Why can’t people see that? A lot of his information is incorrect and then he calls me unqualified 😂 wow

@@shaazlalani8700 I was just correcting a mistake of his, it doesn't mean he is wrong about Ismaili teachings.

@@PaPa-ko1vg if he is caught out lying through his teeth, which he has as I have caught him out on lies now countless times throughout each episode, or in some cases at the very least he has stretched the truth or manipulated such negative events or statements to meet his own objectives fuelled by hatred in order to bring people down for their beliefs. Out of pure hate. This is wrong! He clearly does not know what he is talking about and the entire thing is based of endless assumptions made about this practise due to his own lack of understanding and knowledge on the matters he is preaching. Leave the Ismaili people alone! And they in turn will leave you alone which they have been doing for years, they keep to themselves and you should do the same. It is so simple to have peace in a society, have some respect. If you disagree with their way of practise just ignore it. Don’t try and destroy the entire thing due to personal hatred. Which is exactly what he wants to do. Imagine if someone did that to your own way of practise. How would this make you feel? Disgusting behaviour

@@shaazlalani8700 are you closely related to Salim Lalani? I'm curious to see how deep you believe in his highness is.

have you checked that particular episode? I did not maintain an archive.

@@salimlalani It was in this particular episode. (at around 38:45) where you recount the story of when Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah in his Didar said "This was the hand". If you don't have it in your records, no problem, but I was just trying to find a source to verify this because I was not present at this Didar.

There are some Shias who have corrupt beliefs, especially in India and Pakistan. But, that does not make the Shia fiqh incorrect. It is Shirk to believe that Maula Ali (as) is God Nauzobillah as per Shia Twelver faith. That is a Nusairi belief. He is an Imam and a guide after Prophet Muhammad (saww), thats it.

same

I cant access episode 12 ..how to access it please?

@@sophiaright2961 actually it is taken down

I wish they come to my help

obviously you have a lot to say i give you two choices one is come and give me an interview on my channel, so that me and people like me can learn from you and put forward our viewpoint second is stop posting unqualified comments let me know

@@salimlalani Like always Salim, you haven’t addressed anything specific I have said, and you only address the ‘obvious’ - I want you to address my questions I have asked you, and address ME for not correcting your incorrect information in your videos, I have a lot to say because you have a lot wrong with your information in pretty much every single video. Firstly I’m a graduate student so I’m far from unqualified, I would love to have an interview with you, however I am in a different country so this is not possible. If you ever find yourself in the UK please hit me up for a coffee and I’ll be happy to engage in an interview. However let me just ask, what makes me unqualified to you? Because I’m young? Because you think I have lesser knowledge on the esoteric faith you are trying so hard to bring down? So far you have not managed to answer ANY of my questions at all, which only proves to me that you are basing this whole channel on your opinion and not accurate facts! Your interpretation of this faith is unique, but it is only YOUR interpretation and you are trying to pass it off as the truth to thousands who have not been able to do their own research on this faith, which is wrong because it simply is not the way you say it is. You have repeatedly said the wrong terminology which indicates that you are the unqualified one here not me, and when others try and tell you the correct information (not just myself) they get shut down or you simply choose not to engage with those comments, but the comments that do not challenge you, you ask them to “keep them coming”. This to me is someone who has hatred running through their body, and Islam does not teach us to hate one another does it?

Shaaz I assume you are a ismaili? And if you are then again you are another ismaili who will not tolerate anything misleading about this so called aga khan. Bring facts to the table and answer Salim’s questions. As an ex ismaili, I can’t believe how people blindly follow this guy and are willing to not question his decisions. I tried and was shut down every time by his puppets in the jamat khanas, so I left and Allahumdullilah I am very happy that I found true ISLAM.

this is exactly the problem everyone else is misguided and we are right

You generalise on all Shias which is wrong. You call us Aga Khanis when the correct name is Ismaili Nazari Muslims. Stop generalising your statements please. And Ismailis do not believe he is God. Take it from an Ismaili like me who questions his faith daily since 2009, I do not agree with some out dated practises however, we do NOT believe the Imam is god. It’s as simple as that. We believe he has the ‘noor of Allah’. Also the fact that Mr Lalani stated that ‘Shia’s believe the Imam Ali is God’ is evidence enough to suggest he has the wrong end of the stick completely on this faith and has done for nearly all his life. Which is a sad thought indeed. Let me remind you that this is only HIS interpretation on this matter and people shouldn’t take it as the ultimate truth until they do their own in depth research.

Thank you Shahan are you willing to help open more eyes?

I agree Allah will help but do we not have responsibilities Don’t you think I need your help?

You are right we all need to help each other. But my point of view is. He will help you go through this and inshallah some where you will get a response which would say labaik

Yes people have raised their voice in the past and will continue to do so after we pass on

@sharon walton j

The first civil war in Islam was against the house of Prophet Mohammed. So I do not think Ismaili get panicking.

@sharon walton no he was not the first one. If I remember correctly their was a family by name of 12 brothers. They were in time of Aga Khan 1

I can email u if possible. send your email id

i am glad you like my work

Are you ismaili yourself

@sarah, use a VPN to access the videos because most of these videos are blocked in Pakistan.

EP 12 has been claimed by someone on copy right, Salim should claim it back

they are psychogically imprisoned

Mr Aiyer - here are some pointers you can subtly use to ask your friends: There is constant pressure not to think 'outside the box.' There are continuous events happening either as religious functions, or as Ismaili-centered-social functions and "you'd be wrong not to participate", and this begins while the child is still in the womb! Here's a one year events glimpse - 52Fridays, 4 satada (each 7 days but subtract Fridays so) 24 days, 12 Chandraats, 12 Mowla-jo-rojo 12 Naumi Raats, 12 Bayatul-kahyals, 52 Jumma-raats, 3 life, 3 qurbani, 3 roshnai, 3 Khushiali (I know there are other higher majlasis but I don't know how many and how may times) which total 185 precious days that Ismailis just cannot miss otherwise they'll go to hell. This basically amounts to every other day being a compulsory observance religious day. So you can see the pressure to keep the Agakhanis tightly shut inside the JamatKhanna box and keep them there. They don't even have time to think any otherwise - peer into the flamboyant and philandering lifestyle of their Godly Family - Those are heavenly souls and can do no wrong. If they drink alcohol. it turns into water before the glass even it touches their hand!! And by-the-way the above list does not even include all these other minor Holydays.

@@keddydanson4050 you are missing morning satada twice a week Monday and Friday add another 104 days

More than likely people working in secretive Huzur dept

Noor, please understand your own faith system before you post comments. 12.5% is mandatory. It is one of the pillars of Ismaili faith. If you dont pay you kill your Imam according to Sultan Mohd Shah. All other financial practices are propagated by the system. Then its a case of monkey see monkey do. Lastly, why would a spiritual child pay a father? Does'nt common sense dictate it should be the other way round? By the way I am willing to have chat with you in case you wish to correct me. Pls email a convenient time and date at salim@calltowakeup.org.au.

The link is below every video

u will have wait working with youtube

Thanks, will do!

we will re upload it

They are not Islamic at all

This is simply not true and what Salim has done is made everyone think the JK is a nightclub. In his own words he uses the word ‘club’ which can be misunderstood by many and assumed to be a nightclub type venue for partying as the main objective. However this is simply not the reality. The prayer hall and social hall are separate spaces. In the hall you are not allowed to swear, wear shoes and the front of the prayer hall faces meca just like any other Islamic place of worship. The atmosphere is absolutely peaceful. Only after the prayers are finished the social hall opens to serve hot Tea and Small refreshments to those who have come out to pray. Some haven’t had their dinner yet as they have come to JK, others in the community are lonely and some are elderly, therefore coming to a place where you can simply just drink some hot Chai with a friend after saying prayers is absolutely beautiful to have. We should cherish every moment possible with those we love and respect, as one day they won’t be there anymore. So as an Ismaili I say with confidence that Salim has tried to stretch the truth. On special occasions yes we dance, but who doesn’t? I think it is very important to have a social aspect to a faith, it keeps the community close to each-other, and only amplifies love and affection.

@Frank Jones. Quite correct but "Mosque" is also widely referred to and understood to mean Masjid.

The Arabic root of masjid is "Sajada", which means to prostrate on the ground. During the muslim rule in Spain, the Spanish romancised Masjid to "Misquita", which then became the English "Mosque".

@Shahid Kinnare. Good for you. But I doubt the $35 you claim to have given will be used towards buying an island or a yacht or aeroplane. I doubt it will be used to buy a bottle of champagne.

Have you ever asked your JK for the receipt for the money you paid for Dasood ? First put your own house in order than worry about your neighbor and moreover since you have donated money with good faith it's between you and the God almighty ( if you believe in Allah)

@@Hamza3318 salim is so smart and correct

@@Hamza3318 I never said that I ask for receipt.

@@timahmed5053 misused of money is misuse. Whether you do it on Champagne or waste it for no reason at all.

But all other prophets are superior to non-prophets. And Ali r.a was not a prophet. Allah swt praised other prophets by name in the Quran and raised their status. How can Ali r.a be superior to Prophet Musa, Isa, Ibrahim etc. please study more and come to the path and sunnah of Muhammad saw.

@@PaPa-ko1vg That is the Shia belief. You may want to disagree with it and thats fine. The main point was that Shia Twelvers don't consider Imam Ali (as) to be God. That was the belief of the Nuseris, Alawis, and now Ismailis. Whether Ali (as) is superior to other Prophets or not is not a very important point. As Muslims, Shias believe in all Prophets of Allah, also believe that Prophet Isa (as) is alive and will come back to this world.

I also want to add that Twelver Shia Muslims do not believe that Allah has any material/physical aspect so any mention of the 'hand of God' or 'face of God' in the Quran is not literal. Allah (SWT) is beyond such a description, and associating any physicality to Allah is also shirk. I would appreciate it if there's a correction on this point as well, and that in the future there is a distinction made between Twelver Shism and Ismailism.

@@zehra2517 Absolutely right. The only similarity between Twelver Shias and Ismailis is the belief in Imamat. And the fact that a lot of Twelvers in the West and the Sub-continent are Khojas, just like Ismailis, but that is an ethnic trait. Other than that Twelver Shia's practices are just like any other Sunni (not Salafis/Wahabis). There has to be made a clear distinction between Ismailis and Twelvers and the term Shia should not be loosely used for both.

@@PaPa-ko1vg - Prophet Ibrahim after going thru many tribulations was later termed as an Imam per the Quran. Please do due diligence and do some research on Imam Ali. Why did the Prophet consider him the best suited to give his only daughter’s hand to Ali? Where was Ali born? Why was he given an esteemed place for his birth? Ignorance can be very costly. There is so much information available hence do yourself a favour trust me.

I have mentioned wonderfully organized club in my videos

@@salimlalani 🤣🤣🤣

I will get it reuploaded soon

yes we are uploading

ok we will re upload

Please reupload episode 12, thanks

Aga Khan is smart, there is a guy standing on head of Mukhi writing who paid how much. In Ismailism it's called a volunteer.

What if Mukhi and the volunteer collaborate together

unlikely, because both trust AK as God, one can deceive, other cannot. However when you raise this question I didn't knew the purpose of volunteer standing on head of Mukhi, never noticed. thanks for bringing up this question.

Salim, please correct me, if I am wrong.

Then there is Kamadiasaheb too, what Mukhi knows. which makes it a pair. Fool proof scheme.

yes i am hearing these

Many many thanks

ok it will be re uploaded

Thanks Junaid

We will have it uploaded soon having issues with youtube

I agree with this statement, however Mr Salim will not admit he is wrong and you are right. Instead he will ignore your comment or try and tell you to stop posting comments. However It was him who said “all comments are welcome, good or bad”.

There are quite a few of such 'wizardly' tall tales fabricated by the spin-doctors to pile-up ignorance on the blind adherents!

@@keddydanson4050 the whole Quran is full of them. It’s not just us that have these tails. And May I add that you were not there, therefore you can not say what happened for sure. No one can but the people who were present

@afgluda: I am sorry I couldn't find your reply. So I responding her. To start with let make we know our history. First civil war in Islam was against the hour of Prophet Mohammed. Even during the time of Prophet Mohammed their were two Islam one for Hazrat Umar and other for Salman Farsi. Quran say and I quote oh Mohammed take their Alms and give them blessings so their sin can be forgiven. In 2015 a big conference was held in Amman and Ulma were iveted from all over the world and they declared that Ismaili are Muslim. Please read that declaration. I will keep on educating you if you are open minded on it. If not than as Quran say your religion with you and mine with me. No hard feeling.b

we are working with YT on this hopefully it will be back soon

thank you

Yes all shia muslims and I say muslims don't believe that Imam Ali AS is God (nazubillah). He is the first imam. Secondly I don't think Shia muslims believe about the hand coming out. In fact the belief is that the prophet came back with the biggest gift from Allah swt and that is the 5 wajib prayers.

@@raziakanani9755 yes i think he's confusing ismaili beliefs with mainstream shia belief

@@musawer5 absolutely

Musawer and Razia Just like Agakhanis there are Shias who do believe in Mowla Ali's divinity. So please dont push your beliefs on my channel. you believe what you want to believe and let others do the same. I am working to stop Agakhani abuse not arguing on belief systems. I hope you will help me by not creating issues. Salim

@@salimlalani salim brother the shias who believe in mola ali's divinity are called nusairi & the mainstream twelver shia's themselves do takfeer of them.the twelvers don't consider them muslims.

glad you enjoyed

Basic idea is that you ask forgiveness from the society. You tell Mukhi that you asking forgiveness from society, If society forgives you Allah will also because he Rehman and Rehim..

@M.M Please educate me - what does ISUS stand for?

Yes maula is one of many names

@@salimlalani Thank you. Please excuse my ignorance. One of many names of who?

@@timahmed5053 names of Agakhan Maula Ya Ali bapa Khudawind Hazar Imam

@@salimlalani Thank you 👍

Maula refers to Aga Khan

lets hope they open their eyes

no

@@salimlalani did Ismailism put you off Islam ?

@@oomarbudaly2999 It is not Ismailsm or Islam. It is the idea of religion. I prefer spiritualism.

@@salimlalani all religions are simply a way of life. Yes you make some major ontological commitments, but when you boil it down it’s a set of beliefs to guide you through life. Life any other belief system, but we just make the claim it’s from God to give it more strength. What you call spiritualism I call Sufism. What you call tranquility I call Salah. It’s one of the same.

@@oomarbudaly2999 i disagree with your thoughts. All I say is, follow what makes sense to you but just be a good human and leave the earth a better place

Mr. Salim please Shia ithnasheri don't believe IMAM ALi a.s is God. Specify Shia Ismaili believes present imam is Ali and he is god

correct they should be allowed to practice their faith as long as they are not harming anyone. but Agakani system is extorting money from poor people via psychological manipulation that is what i am fighting against

IF you really are a friend of a Aga Khani, THEN you should show him this video. It would really help him if he understand

more than likely you lose a friend but you can try

@@fawadkhan7688 You know how it is these days, you cannot tell even a family member such a thing let alone a friend. But I will give it a thought first. We both are in very simillar real life challenges and lonely. At least we comfort and console each other and I hate to loose that. May be I am wrong, but I still want to take time in approaching him on this. I just remember that at our mosque here in Texas, there are a few families that have left Agha Khani belief a few years ago, and joined mainstream Muslims, Alhumdollilah.

@@salimlalani That seems very likely, and it is sad. I will think before giving it a try. And I know that conveying him this will be the right thing to do, rest is his choice.

@@fawadkhan7688 maybe you should do your own research first before showing someone information that is bias to a one sided argument that is fuelled out of personal hatred

thank you seebtain i am working with youtube to get it back

Agreed 100%, Alhamdulillah. But what we did not know was what Agha Khanis believe! These videos help us to do just that my brother.

yes

Glad you enjoyed it

sorry dont understand

@@salimlalani I think Jason Roy is asking for your Hindi/Urdu Episodes. Please let each and every person know this. Thanks again

Why in urdu why not in Arabic as most Ismaili live in Syria and Egypt.

Islamic prayers is that which was taught to us by Nabi Muhammad S.A.W and WHICH WAS ALSO FOLLOWED BY HAZRAT ALI RADIALLAHU ANNHU. So if nothing else at least follow Hazrat Ali

Thanks a ton

I cant but this happened in Atlanta in july 2017

www.africaintelligence.com/eastern-and-southern-africa/1999/06/19/kidnap-murder-and-fraud,56186-art This is similar case that happened in Dar es salaam. One of those in the above ended up becoming the Mukhi of Kariakoo Jamaat Khana after serving a jail sentence.

@@alijaan2346 daarus salam a place of ahmaddiya cult

Good point but if you have noticed, throughout the series I am highlighting the fact that God is replaced by agakhan

Which were working continuous Ely for their faith, ant it is in every contry where shiy jamat residing because such types of psycophant may I thik get special treatment,and more and above they enjoing in society how the are different than common folk,so they have opportunities to keep the constat pressure on jamat,this is also one way to keep jamat under psychological pressuer ,second and most portant things that as you narrated Agakhan is not easily accessible to you,the qundry I'd that National chairperson not easily access in same contry deciple,but now time come that every things should be transperantly will come before the jamati people,third and most important things that,so far India is concerned not a single jamatkhanas are registere under the defined autority of govt of India,so what should be it's repurcation tomorrow if every matter to be revealed with facts and circumstances,so many issues are their which want to make a deliberation on it and it's javok as you given the example of Atlanta Mukhi,same but different the money scame case opened in India and involved the national chairperson and over a night he resigned,this matter is tentalised

People are having reservations of Ismaili for last fifteen hundred years.

Glad you think so!

Are you missing JamatKhanna?

Cmon, There's no lockdown in Tz..!! BUT yes, Jamatkhanna's are closed..!!

farukh sahab kya aap mujhe apna number de sakte hain aapse mashwara chahiye

@@salimlalani hi

Salim bhai you are jihad to fake people it is very difficult aghakhani people know it is fured but they don't talk because pressure of relative who native his family you are very brave men

Some Shia believe Ali is God whilst others dont. But remember that is not what we are discussing here. Point is Agakhan 3 says he is God.

@@salimlalani that's again misinformation, you are generalising for convenience as it is not your topic and since an inaccurate passing comment has been made you want it under the carpet, your research on Shia version of Meraj is not accurate neither is your generalized comment in order, clarification is in order as what you have stated is slander and no different from the acts of people you are critical about.

thank you