Hundred Questions - Religious Assemblies
Religious Assemblies
Q46 Is it true to say that a simple Isma`ili who is faithful can amply benefit from religion on the basis of sheer faith if he participates in the various religious assemblies?
A46 Yes, it is true that if a simple Isma`ili has complete faith in his religion and follows its commandments, he deserves salvation. In addition, if he also acquires `ilmu'l-yaqin (the knowledge of certainty) he can also become an angel. Here participation in various religious assemblies means to follow all the commandments of religion.
In the background of this question appears to be one thing, which is that now-a-days material sciences are in abundance and after acquiring these sciences some of our youths tend to criticise some religious rites and rituals. This tendency is not healthy, for the beliefs cannot be examined only on the standard and norm of external and material sciences. Rather, it is necessary to acquire religious sciences in order to understand the wisdoms of beliefs.
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