Abu Waqifa Al Tunisi
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Often called Neo-Qarmatians as an insult, the Astara-Isma’ili Muslims are a Sevener Isma'ili Shi'a sect adhering to Sufism and Islamic Astrology. Astara-Isma'ili Muslims like myself believe in strict monotheism, even stricter than most Muslims. We don’t even kiss the black stone when we visit the Kaaba in the Holy City of Mecca, as we don’t believe it takes away our sins like other Muslims believe. We believe this is blatant shirk, or associating partners or equals with Allah SWT, the Most High and the Most Merciful and the Most Gracious, may we infinitely praise Him all all Eternity. For Astara-Isma'ilis, Allah ﷻ exists outside all space, time, and laws. He created space, time, and laws and He is above them. He was here before them and He will be here after them. We don’t think Allah ﷻ needs us, but we KNOW that we NEED Allah ﷻ.