Round 6: Tossup 11

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

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