Volume 2: 40 gems from Anant Akhado and 9 gems from Anant Naa Nav Chhuga
(Evening Project: October 26 to December 13, 2003)

Postings for Days 1 to 10

Date: Oct. 26, 2003
Subject: Anant Akhado Verses, Ramadhan Card, and Divine Names for Day 1

Ya Ali Madad! The Holy Ginans are a rich heritage of Shia Imami Nizari Ismaili Muslims. The word ginan is derived from the jnana, a Sanskrit word generally defined to mean contemplative or meditative knowledge. The ginans were written in verse form and recorded in several Indian languages and constitute a markedly Nizari (after Imam Nizar) and mystical (esoteric) vision of Islam. The ginans are also an esoteric interpretation of the Holy Quran, and are meant to be sung and recited with a melody. The recitation of 500 verses of Anant Akhado over 40-days and 90 verses of Anant Naa Nav Chhuga over 9 days started this evening, Chandraat, October 26, and will end on Salgirah Khushiyali, December 13, 2003, inshallah. This 49-day project will include the whole of month of Ramadhan. On this first evening of Holy Ramadhan, the first 12 verses were recited in our Jamatkhanas. A sample verse and its literal transliteration is presented below. Âshâji jugpati jugnâth Sri Islâm Shâh ham man têrê umâyoji kâyam svâmi ha(n)sâjinâ râjâ ja(m)pudipmê shâh âvo... hari ana(n)t ana(n)t hari anatêjo svâmi shâh anatê jo a(n)t tuhi jânê ji eknê mârê shâh eknê târê eknê hari var âlê Hari ana(n)t 1   Oh Lord Shri Islam Shah, the Lord and the Master of the age My mind (and heart) supplicates to you You are the eternal Lord and the King of the soul Come to the Indian subcontinent (our home, hearts) Haree You are eternal and unlimited, Haree You are the Lord of unlimited souls or eternity You are the only Knower of the limits of the unlimited To one He punishes, to the other He liberates And He brings another under the protection of the Lord (makes him/her a better momin or true believer) Hari You are eternal; 1 Please follow this link (http://www.salmanspiritual.com/anant_akhado_verse.cfm?day=1) to see the text and the literal translation of the verses (1-12). 40-day Anant Akhado recitation status (Oct. 26 - Dec. 4, 2003): 2.5% completed In addition to the ginan recitation, I am also launching an accompanying project to create awareness of the 99 Beautiful Names of Allah. Each Divine name has its own luminosity, power, blessing and ta'id (spiritual help) for believers. For the first night and the first day of Holy Ramadhan, the names are Ar-Rahmaan (The Beneficent) and Ar-Rahim (The Merciful). Please follow the following hyperlinks to recite these names 33 times in a tasbi format. We have now learned the following tasbis: Yaa Rahmaan, Yaa Rahim Finally, follow this hyperlink to draw inspiration from a beautiful graphic inviting the month of Ramadhan and a poem by Rumi (translated by A. J. Arberry) about Ramadhan (source: www.amana.org). May the recitation of Anant Akhado and the remembrance of the Divine Names bring light and barakat into the physical, spiritual (ruhani) and intellectual (noorani) dimensions of your personal world! Ameen. Peace, barakat, light and taid, Noorallah

Date: October 27, 2003
Subject: Anant Akhado Recitation Verses and Divine Names for Day 2

Ya Ali Madad! Today is the first fast of Holy Ramadhan. On the second night of Holy Ramadhan, we will be reciting verses 13 to 25 of Anant Akhado. The hyperlink given below will lead you to all the verses and their literal meaning for this evening's recitation. Also, I am highlighting the third and fourth Divine name in this posting. The gist of verse 15 is: Pir Sadardin's bandagi gave salvation to 12 crore (120 million) souls. Pir Hasan Kabirdin, Pir Sadardin's son, advises us to reflect upon ginans, act upon them and earn salvation. Âshâji ajkal vârê bâr karod te satgur sohdêv sâthêji jo jânê to mêlâ mêlâvo to ginân vicharinê châloji Hari ana(n)t   Oh Lord The twelve crore souls of the present period will be with Satgur Sohodev (Pir Sadardin) Those who realise (know, understand) this, get together and conduct yourselves by reflecting upon the ginans Hari You are eternal; 15 Please follow this link (http://www.salmanspiritual.com/anant_akhado_verse.cfm?day=2) to see the text and the literal translation of the verses (13-25). 40-day Anant Akhado recitation status (Oct. 26 - Dec. 4, 2003): 5.0% completed after this evening's recitation. For the second night and second day of Holy Ramadhan, the names are Al-Malik (The Eternal Lord) and Al-Quddus (The Most Sacred). Please follow the following hyperlinks to recite these names 33 times in a tasbi format. We have now learned the following 4 tasbis: Yaa Rahmaan, Yaa Rahim, Yaa Malik, Yaa Quddus May the recitation of Anant Akhado and the remembrance of the Divine Names bring light and barakat into the physical, spiritual (ruhani) and intellectual (noorani) dimensions of your personal world! Ameen. Peace, barakat, light and taid, Noorallah

Date: October 28, 2003
Subject: Anant Akhado Verses and Divine Names for Day 3

Ya Ali Madad! Today is the second fast of Holy Ramadhan. On the third night of Holy Ramadhan, we will be reciting verses 26 to 37 of Anant Akhado. The hyperlink given below will lead you to all the verses and their literal meaning for this evening's recitation. Also, I am highlighting the fifth and the sixth Divine name in this posting. The gist of verse 30 is: The True religion always has a living guide who shows the path of truth, virtue, peace, happiness and forgiveness. The purified momins are continually blessed with the didar of the Holy Imam. Âshâji dharamjug kirtâr rachêsê anê pâpnê dur chukâvêji amê didâri kêshav kêrâ duârê shâh sadâyâ Hari ana(n)t 30 Oh Lord The Creator will establish the age of True Religion, i.e., of truth, virtue, peace and happiness and will annhilate all the sins Murids, longing for or having the deedar of the Lord, will always be at the doorstep of the Imam Hari You are eternal; 30 Please follow this link (http://www.salmanspiritual.com/anant_akhado_verse.cfm?day=3) to see the text and the literal translation of the verses (26-37). 40-day Anant Akhado recitation status (Oct. 26 - Dec. 4, 2003): 7.5% completed after this evening's recitation. For the third night and the third day of Holy Ramadhan, the names are As_salaam (The Embodiment of Peace) and Al-Mu'min (The Infuser of Faith). Please follow the following hyperlinks to recite these names 33 times in a tasbi format. We have now learned the following 6 tasbis: Yaa Rahmaan, Yaa Rahim, Yaa Malik, Yaa Quddus Yaa Salaam, Yaa Mu'min May the recitation of Anant Akhado and the remembrance of the Divine Names bring light and barakat into the physical, spiritual (ruhani) and intellectual (noorani) dimensions of your personal world! Ameen. Peace, barakat, light and taid, Noorallah

Date: October 29, 2003
Subject: Anant Akhado Verses and Divine Names for Day 4

Ya Ali Madad! Today is the third fast of Holy Ramadhan. On the fourth night of Holy Ramadhan, we will be reciting verses 38 to 50 of Anant Akhado. The hyperlink given below will lead you to all the verses and their literal meaning for this evening's recitation. Also, I am highlighting the seventh and the eighth Divine name in this posting. The gist of verse 41 is: (Pir) Hasan Kabirdin first spun the cotton like substance. The days of mercy began and he started his araj (supplications) and bandagi (meditation). This process continued for 6 months and 6 days. It was during this time of intense prayer that the 500 verses of Anant Akhado and 90 verses of Anant Naa Nav Chhuga were inspired to Hasan Kabirdin, the son of Pir Sadardin. The drama of presenting the turban to the Holy Imam and his appointment as a Pir is described in verses 43 to 50. Âshâji trakali upar sutraja kâ(n)tiyâ anê din huvâ rahêmânji araj ba(n)dagi usmâ(n)he kidhi sohi tamê radayamâ(n)hê âno Hari ana(n)t 41 Oh Lord I spun the cotton like substance (only) on the instrument then began the days of mercy I performed my supplications and devotions on it during the process accept this as truth in your hearts Hari You are eternal; 41 Please follow this link (http://www.salmanspiritual.com/anant_akhado_verse.cfm?day=4) to see the text and the literal translation of the verses (38-50). 40-day Anant Akhado recitation status (Oct. 26 - Dec. 4, 2003): 10.0% completed after this evening's recitation. For the fourth night and the fourth day of Holy Ramadhan, the names are Al-Muhaymin (The Preserver of Safety) and Al-'Aziz (The Mighty One). Please follow the hyperlinks to recite these names 33 times in a tasbi format. We have now learned the following 8 tasbis: Yaa Rahmaan, Yaa Rahim, Yaa Malik, Yaa Quddus Yaa Salaam, Yaa Mu'min, Yaa Muhaymin, Yaa 'Aziz May the recitation of Anant Akhado and the remembrance of the Divine Names bring light and barakat into the physical, spiritual (ruhani) and intellectual (noorani) dimensions of your personal world! Ameen. Peace, barakat, light and taid, Noorallah

Date: October 30, 2003
Subject: Anant Akhado Verses and Divine Names for Day 5

Ya Ali Madad! Today is the fourth fast of Holy Ramadhan. On the fifth night of Holy Ramadhan, we will be reciting verses 51 to 62 of Anant Akhado. The hyperlink given below will lead you to all the verses and their literal meaning for this evening's recitation. Also, I am highlighting the 9th and the 10th Divine name in this posting. The gist of verse 51 is: When the Holy Imam, Sri Islam Shah, placed the turban on the head of Pir Hasan Kabirdin, he was given a spiritual vision (ruhaniyat) and an intellectual understanding (nooraniyat) of the heavens, the earth and the underground. There is mention of seeing small and large ants in the third line of this verse. In Arabic, the word 'Dharr' is the name of an extremely tiny red ant. During this great resurrection of the Holy Pir, he saw Alam-i Dharr (The world of spiritual particles), i.e., he saw the whole creation from the prespective of Soul and Light (Noor), the highest form of intellect. This vision is the hallmark of this great Pir who always supplicates for the salvation of countless millions of souls. For example, the verse 219 which begins with the verse "hinâ khinâ sarvê jiv tamârâ". Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah (a.s.) has defined Alam-Dharr as the place of our origin and has exhorted us to return the soul to its original place in one of his Baitul Khyal firmans.  Âshâji  sarâg marat paiyâraj sarvê sirba(n)dh huva sir bhâriji kidi makodi sarvê kuch âviyâ târê bhâr huvâ sir bhâri Hari ana(n)t 51  Oh Lord  The weight of the heavens, earth and the underground made the Turban heavy on the head Even the (souls of the) small and large ants were present (on the turban) as a result the weight became heavy on the head Hari You are eternal; 51 Please follow this link (http://www.salmanspiritual.com/anant_akhado_verse.cfm?day=5) to see the text and the literal translation of the verses (51-62). 40-day Anant Akhado recitation status (Oct. 26 - Dec. 4, 2003): 12.5% completed after this evening's recitation. For the fifth night and the fifth day of Holy Ramadhan, the names are Al-Jabbaar (The Omnipotent One) and Al-Mutakabbir (The Dominant One). Please follow the hyperlinks to recite these names 33 times in a tasbi format. We have now learned the following 10 tasbis: Yaa Rahmaan, Yaa Rahim, Yaa Malik, Yaa Quddus Yaa Salaam, Yaa Mu'min, Yaa Muhaymin, Yaa 'Aziz Yaa Jabbaar, Ya Mutakabbir May the recitation of Anant Akhado and the remembrance of the Divine Names bring light and barakat into the physical, spiritual (ruhani) and intellectual (noorani) dimensions of your personal world! Ameen. Peace, barakat, light and taid, Noorallah

Date: October 31, 2003
Subject: Anant Akhado Verses and Divine Names for Day 6

Ya Ali Madad! Today is the fifth fast of Holy Ramadhan. On the sixth night of Holy Ramadhan, we will be reciting verses 63 to 75 of Anant Akhado. The hyperlink given below will lead you to all the verses and their literal meaning for this evening's recitation. Also, I am highlighting the 11th and the 12th Divine name in this posting. The gist of verse 68 is: The Holy Pir says that we have come into this world at a very difficult time. We live in a globalized environment. This has generated voluminous material activity which sometimes conflicts with the regular practice the faith. The Pir exhorts us to control the five vices (lust, anger, greed, temptation and pride), pray consistently, and ask for mercy to stay on the Right Path. These advices take on a new meaning during Holy Ramadhan, a month of reflection, comptemplation and meditation. Âshâji vikhadi vêrâ nê kathen pohoro tismâ(n)hê tamê âyâji ja(m)pudipmâhê pâ(n)chaj gâdo to mahêr karê moro sâ(n)hiya Hari ana(n)t 68 Oh Lord In these difficult times and in the hard period You have come In embodiment of the soul control the five vices then (pray) my Lord have Mercy upon us Hari You are eternal; 68 Please follow this link (http://www.salmanspiritual.com/anant_akhado_verse.cfm?day=6) to see the text and the literal translation of the verses (63-75). 40-day Anant Akhado recitation status (Oct. 26 - Dec. 4, 2003): 15.0% completed after this evening's recitation. For the sixth night and the sixth day of Holy Ramadhan, the names are Al-Khaaliq (The Creator) and Al-Baari' (The Evolver). Please follow the hyperlinks to recite these names 33 times in a tasbi format. There is great barakat in the Divine names. Please take a minute to learn the 12 tasbis. Concentrate, absorb and let these become permanently etched in your consciousness. The benefits are sure to follow. Yaa Rahmaan, Yaa Rahim, Yaa Malik, Yaa Quddus Yaa Salaam, Yaa Mu'min, Yaa Muhaymin, Yaa 'Aziz Yaa Jabbaar, Ya Mutakabbir,Yaa Khaaliq, Yaa Baari' May the recitation of Anant Akhado and the remembrance of the Divine Names bring light and barakat into the physical, spiritual (ruhani) and intellectual (noorani) dimensions of your personal world! Ameen. Peace, barakat, light and taid, Noorallah

Date: November 1, 2003
Subject: Anant Akhado Verses and Divine Names for Day 7

Ya Ali Madad! Today is the sixth fast of Holy Ramadhan. On the seventh night of Holy Ramadhan, we will be reciting verses 76 to 87 of Anant Akhado. The hyperlink given below will lead you to all the verses and their literal meaning for this evening's recitation. Also, I am highlighting the 13th and the 14th Divine name in this posting. The gist of verse 77 is: The Holy Pir has articulated Imamat by presenting Hazarat Ali (a.s.) as the Lord who will be the Commander of believers. He is the one who will guide the followers to the Right path. Our present and living Imam is the Ali of this time. Al-hamdulillah! Âshâji Aly rupê shâh râj rachâvê ârbi rupe Aly bêsêji sâch juthnâ nivêdâ karshê karshê tê ja(m)pudipmâ(n)hê Hari ana(n)t 77 Oh Lord In the form of Ali the Lord will run the kingdom In the Arabic form He will be seated He will be the arbitrator between the truthful and the false He will perform this duty in the Indian subcontinent Hari You are eternal; 77 Please follow this link (http://www.salmanspiritual.com/anant_akhado_verse.cfm?day=7) to see the text and the literal translation of the verses (76-87). 40-day Anant Akhado recitation status (Oct. 26 - Dec. 4, 2003): 17.5% completed after this evening's recitation. For the seventh night and the seventh day of Holy Ramadhan, the names are Al-Musawwir (The Flawless Shaper) and Al-Ghaffaar (The Great Forgiver). Please follow the hyperlinks to recite these names 33 times in a tasbi format. There is great barakat in the Divine names. Please take a minute to learn the 14 tasbis. Concentrate, absorb and let these become permanently etched in your consciousness. The benefits are sure to follow. Yaa Rahmaan, Yaa Rahim, Yaa Malik, Yaa Quddus Yaa Salaam, Yaa Mu'min, Yaa Muhaymin, Yaa 'Aziz Yaa Jabbaar, Ya Mutakabbir, Yaa Khaaliq, Yaa Baari' Ya Musawwir, Yaa Ghaffaar May the recitation of Anant Akhado and the remembrance of the Divine Names bring light and barakat into the physical, spiritual (ruhani) and intellectual (noorani) dimensions of your personal world! Ameen. Peace, barakat, light and taid, Noorallah

Date: November 2, 2003
Subject: Anant Akhado Verses and Divine Names for Day 8

Ya Ali Madad! Today is the seventh fast of Holy Ramadhan. On the eight night of Holy Ramadhan, we will be reciting verses 88 to 100 of Anant Akhado. The hyperlink given below will lead you to all the verses and their literal meaning for this evening's recitation. Also, I am highlighting the 15th and the 16th Divine name in this posting. The gist of verse 92 is: The Imamat, which is manifested as the Light of Ali, is continuous, perpetual and everlasting. Âshâji âl Imâm Alyji âvyâ sohi âj kaljugmâ(n)hê bêthâji avtârê avtârê âl lakhâni so kêm dujâ hoy Hari ana(n)t 92 Oh Lord Ali has come from the progeny of the Imams and He is the same Lord that occupies the throne in the present era Manifestation upon manifestation the lineage has been established How can He be anyone else Hari You are eternal; 92 Please follow this link (http://www.salmanspiritual.com/anant_akhado_verse.cfm?day=8) to see the text and the literal translation of the verses (88-100). 40-day Anant Akhado recitation status (Oct. 26 - Dec. 4, 2003): 20.0% completed after this evening's recitation. For the eighth night and the eighth day of Holy Ramadhan, the names are Al-Qahhaar (The All-Prevailing One) and Al-Wahhaab (The Supreme Bestower). Please follow the hyperlinks to recite these names 33 times in a tasbi format. There is great barakat in the Divine names. Please take a minute to learn the 16 tasbis. Concentrate, absorb and let these become permanently etched in your consciousness. The benefits are sure to follow. Yaa Rahmaan, Yaa Rahim, Yaa Malik, Yaa Quddus Yaa Salaam, Yaa Mu'min, Yaa Muhaymin, Yaa 'Aziz Yaa Jabbaar, Ya Mutakabbir, Yaa Khaaliq, Yaa Baari' Ya Musawwir, Yaa Ghaffaar, Yaa Qahhaar, Yaa Wahhaab May the recitation of Anant Akhado and the remembrance of the Divine Names bring light and barakat into the physical, spiritual (ruhani) and intellectual (noorani) dimensions of your personal world! Ameen. Peace, barakat, light and taid, Noorallah

Date: November 3, 2003
Subject: Anant Akhado Verses and Divine Names for Day 9

Ya Ali Madad! Today is the eight fast of Holy Ramadhan. On the nineth night of Holy Ramadhan, we will be reciting verses 101 to 112 of Anant Akhado. The hyperlink given below will lead you to all the verses and their literal meaning for this evening's recitation. Also, I am highlighting the 17th and the 18th Divine name in this posting. The gist of verse 106 is: The faith is like a root of a tree and submission of dasond (tithe) is the trunk. Therefore, there cannot be any fruits of faith without the submission of dasond. Âshâji thud daso(n)d nê muaraj dharam fal tê munivar jânoji hâl vâykê gatmâ(n)hê gujâro to poho(n)chê gurnarnê hâth Hari ana(n)t 106 Oh Lord The tithe is the trunk and the roots are the religion and the fruits are the momins Offer prayers in the prayer house so that they will reach the hands of Gur Nar Hari You are eternal; 106 Please follow this link (http://www.salmanspiritual.com/anant_akhado_verse.cfm?day=9) to see the text and the literal translation of the verses (101-112). 40-day Anant Akhado recitation status (Oct. 26 - Dec. 4, 2003): 22.5% completed after this evening's recitation. For the nineth night and the nineth day of Holy Ramadhan, the names are Ar-Razzaaq (The Total Provider) and Al-Fattaah (The Supreme Solver). Please follow the hyperlinks to recite these names 33 times in a tasbi format. There is great barakat in the Divine names. Please take a minute to learn the 18 tasbis. Concentrate, absorb and let these become permanently etched in your consciousness. The benefits are sure to follow. Yaa Rahmaan, Yaa Rahim, Yaa Malik, Yaa Quddus Yaa Salaam, Yaa Mu'min, Yaa Muhaymin, Yaa 'Aziz Yaa Jabbaar, Ya Mutakabbir, Yaa Khaaliq, Yaa Baari' Ya Musawwir, Yaa Ghaffaar, Yaa Qahhaar, Yaa Wahhaab Yaa Razzaaq, Yaa Fattaah May the recitation of Anant Akhado and the remembrance of the Divine Names bring light and barakat into the physical, spiritual (ruhani) and intellectual (noorani) dimensions of your personal world! Ameen. Peace, barakat, light and taid, Noorallah

Date: November 4, 2003
Subject: Anant Akhado Verses and Divine Names for Day 10

Ya Ali Madad! Today is the nineth fast of Holy Ramadhan. On the tenth night of Holy Ramadhan, we will be reciting verses 113 to 125 of Anant Akhado. The hyperlink given below will lead you to all the verses and their literal meaning for this evening's recitation. Also, I am highlighting the 19th and the 20th Divine name in this posting. The gist of verse 116 is: If a persons repents, his (or her) sins are forgiven. The Pir says that he loves the believers who do not commit the same sins again. Âshâji satsêthi jê gatmâhê âvê gatnu(n) mêlo sohiji pâp utrâvi pâchhâ nahi(n) karê sohi jiv ham tumku(n) pyâra Hari ana(n)t 116 Oh Lord A person who comes to the gat with true intentions gets the benefits of the gathering Having asked for pardon of his (her) sins, he (she) does not commit them again is indeed the soul which is dear to me and you (the Peer and the Imam) Hari You are eternal; 116 Please follow this link (http://www.salmanspiritual.com/anant_akhado_verse.cfm?day=10) to see the text and the literal translation of the verses (113-125). 40-day Anant Akhado recitation status (Oct. 26 - Dec. 4, 2003): 25.0% completed after this evening's recitation. For the tenth night and the tenth day of Holy Ramadhan, the names are Al-'Alim (The All-Knowing One) and Al-Qaabid (The Restricting One). Please follow the hyperlinks to recite these names 33 times in a tasbi format. There is great barakat in the Divine names. Please take a minute to learn the 20 tasbis. Concentrate, absorb and let these become permanently etched in your consciousness. The benefits are sure to follow. Yaa Rahmaan, Yaa Rahim, Yaa Malik, Yaa Quddus Yaa Salaam, Yaa Mu'min, Yaa Muhaymin, Yaa 'Aziz Yaa Jabbaar, Ya Mutakabbir, Yaa Khaaliq, Yaa Baari' Ya Musawwir, Yaa Ghaffaar, Yaa Qahhaar, Yaa Wahhaab Yaa Razzaaq, Yaa Fattaah, Yaa 'Alim, Yaa Qaabid May the recitation of Anant Akhado and the remembrance of the Divine Names bring light and barakat into the physical, spiritual (ruhani) and intellectual (noorani) dimensions of your personal world! Ameen. Peace, barakat, light and taid, Noorallah

Article by Dr. Noorallah Juma
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