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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Summary of the teaching of the Karmatian / Qaramite

Here's a summary of the teaching of Karmat.
- Four inclinations daily: two before sunrise, and two before sunset
- Two days worth of fasting in a year (one of the days is the Nawrooz)
- Allowed the consumption of wines made from grapes
- Abstain from Ghusl (ritual shower), wudu is okay
- Allowed killing of all who fight against him

The chapter ended with stating that not much was heard of the Karmatians of Iraq and Syria after the year 989 AD, but they were found in Bahrain until the year 1037 AD.

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