Packet 6: Tossup 11

In one branch of this sect, a leader called the “unrestricted missionary” writes a yearly (15[1])philosophical treatise (15[1])to educate devotees. This sect operates “centers” in cities like London and Vancouver inspired by the interfaith Satpanth movement’s jamatkhanas. (15[1]-5[2])During special occasions (15[1])like the Ghat Pat, members of this sect recite hymns called ginans. (-5[1])This sect, (15[1])which recites the Holy Du’a three times a day, emphasizes (*) walayah (-5[1])and taharah, or “guardianship” and “purity” (-5[1])among its seven pillars. (10[1]-5[2])Early members of this sect underwent a “period (10[1])of concealment” (10[1])to avoid (10[1])Abbasid (10[1])persecution. (10[1]-5[3])The eldest son (10[1])of Jafar-al-Sadiq (10[3])names this (10[1])sect (10[1]-5[1])partly led by the (10[1])Aga Khan, (10[4])which (10[2])once (10[4])included the (10[1])“Seveners.” (10[1]-5[1])For 10 points, the Nizaris are the largest branch of what sect of Shia Islam (10[1])often contrasted with the Twelvers? ■END■ (10[9]0[3])

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