Salaam. 1. It has come to my attention that the followers of Ismailism believe that Prophet Muhammad (saw) appointed Hazrat Ali as a spiritual leader for all of mankind. Is this a misunderstood belief or was this made up? 2. Followers of Ismailism pray a dua 3 times a day. I was also told that by an Ismaili person that it is only required that u pray 3 times a day..though i find that hard to believe because the Prophet said it was 5 times a day (as they pray in Mecca and Medina etc etc). So the question is, can you tell me whether what all they say is true or not.
Answer
Ismailis are not Muslims, they are a denomination of the Shi?a sect. Kindly refer attached.
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.