Publication – English
Pir Sadr al-Din: The Imam’s Herald and The True Guide
An Anthology of Ismaili Literature: A Shi’i Vision of Islam, 2008
Abstract:
Pir Sadr al-Din (Sadardin in Indic languages) played a key role in systematizing and consolidating the Nizari Ismaili da’wa in South Asia from the late 8th/14th century. He is chiefly associated with Uchch in southern Sind. Those who accepted his preaching and expressed allegiance to the Imam were granted the title of Khwaja or Khoja after entering the Ismaili fold. His shrine is in Jetpur, near Uchch. The compositions of Pir Sadr al-Din, known as Ginans, represent a substantial portion of the tradition. These works continue to have great importance for the Ismailis.
Cite this publication:
Virani, Shafique N. “Pīr Ṣadr al-Dīn: The Imam’s Herald and The True Guide.” Translated by Shafique N. Virani. In An Anthology of Ismaili Literature: A Shi’i Vision of Islam. Edited by Hermann Landolt, Samira Sheikh and KutubKassam, 312-313. London: I.B.Tauris in association with Institute of Ismaili Studies, 2008.
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