13 Facts About Satpanth

Satpanth is a Sanskrit term used initially by Nizari Isma'ilis and Ismaili Sufis to identify their faith formed over 700 years ago by Pir Sadardin.

Uniquely, the term Satpanth has been historically used by Ismailis that claim to be Muslim, as well as by adherents of subgroups that claim to be Hindus.

Term Satpanth is used historically by mainstream Ismailis who outwardly claim to be Muslims, keep Muslim names, and have given up most if not all connections to their Hindu history, including the use of the term Satpanth itself, which is Sanskrit for "True Path".

Satpanth laid the foundation of the communal organization, built the first assembly and prayer halls and appointed the community leaders mukhis.

The founder of the Imamshahi Satpanth was Pir Sayed Nur or Nar Muhammad Shah who broke with the Nizari Isma'ili dawah in the 16th century by proclaiming himself the da'i or the Pir instead of Pir Tajuddin who was appointed as the Nizari Isma'ili da'i for Hind and Sindh by the Nizari Isma'ili Imam Muhammad bin Islam Shah.

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The leadership of the Imamshahi Satpanth remained in the hands of the direct descendants of Shahji Miran Shah until Baqir Ali who died around 1835 and was the last Pir of the Aththiya.

Satpanth explained the mysteries of the Satpanth to pilgrims, who joined the path of their new spiritual guide.

Satpanth remains famous and revered by his followers for encouraging the preservation of traditional culture and customs, in stark contrast to other Islamic and Christian missions.

People of the Satpanth consist mostly of high-caste converts of Lohana origin.

Followers of Satpanth are present in significant numbers in Jalgaon, Nandurbar and Dhule districts of Northern Maharashtra.

Satpanth is used as a means of self-identification for millions of resident and non-resident Indians, and due to the varying degrees of its syncretic structure, there are various sects who reject a singular leadership and elect local committees.

Satpanth devotees believe in "Nurani Didar, " which is the "vision of light" or enlightenment one achieves when one views the True Imam.

Holy writ of the Satpanth tradition is the collection of Ginans written by various medieval Pirs, most notably Pir Sadruddin and Pir Satgur Nur.