The Esoteric Symbolism of the Number 40: Observing 40 Days of Prayer after Imam Shah Karim’s Passing

Chehlum: Spiritual Meaning of 40 Days after the Imam’s Passing

Observing 40 Days of Prayer after Imam Shah Karim’s Passing is for the Jamat’s Benefit

March 16, 2025, marks forty (40) days since the physical passing of our 49th Imam, Mawlana Shah Karim al-Husayni⁽ᶜ⁾, who left this world physically on Feb 4, 2025.

The 40 days since the Imam Shah Karim’s⁽ᶜ⁾ passing have been a time of deep reflection, spiritual search, and prayer for the murids of the late Imam. To mark the completion of these 40 days, special prayers will be recited today in Jamatkhana.

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https://www.ismailignosis.com/p/chehlum-spiritual-meaning-of-40-days

March 16, 2025, marks forty (40) days since the physical passing of our 49th Imam, Mawlana Shah Karim al-Husayni who left this world physically on Feb 4, 2025.

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