Nizari Ismailism

The Pamiris, also known as Badakhshanis are an Eastern Iranian ethnic group, native to Central Asia, living primarily in Tajikistan (Gorno-Badakhshan), Afghanistan (Badakhshan), Siachen, Pakistan (Gilgit-Baltistan, Chitral) and China (Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County). They speak a variety of different languages, amongst which languages of the Eastern Iranian Pamir language group stand out. The languages of the Shughni-Rushani group, alongside Wakhi, are the most widely spoken Pamiri languages.

branch of Isma'ili Shia Islam

school of jurisprudence (fiqh) in Twelver and Ismaili Shia Islam

Nizari Ismaili government with the center of Alamut Castle (1090–1273)

term used by some Muslim communities for a place of gathering

Concept in a branch of Shia Islam