conditioned to believe in a special divine mission
by the most cunning methods
Caliph of the Fatimites
teachers
ruled Egypt
army commander-in-chief
Court ministor
supreme judge
Assemblies of Wisdom
the House of Wisdom
similar to ancient Arab universities and Oxford
lessons sealed
all present kissed the seal
grant of a quarter million gold pieces
annually
9 degrees
like York Rite
1. dependence on teachers
teachers threw pupils into state of doubt about all conventional ideas, religious and political
formal knowledge cloak for hidden, inner truth imparted when ready
confusion technique
2. Imams only true source of secret knowledge of power
3. esoteric
names of 7 Imams
secret words
powers used for sect
4. - Seven Mystical
Law-givers
Adam
Noah
Abraham
Moses
Jesus
Ismail
son, Mohammed
Helpers
Seth
Shem
Ishmael
Aaron
Simon
Ismail
son, Mohammed
Lord of the Time
Ali
5. 12 apostles under 7 prophets
names, functions, magical powers
taught power to influence others
by means of personal concentration
by repetition for 3 years
train mind of magical word
AK-ZABT-I
6. analytical and destructive argument
stiff examination
7. all humanity and creation are one
creative and destructive power
androgynous god
8. all religion and philosophy was fradulent
only thing that matters is servitude to the Imam
9. there is no such thing as belief
all that matters is action
only reasons possessor for carrying out any action, the chief of the sect
Ishmaelites
Persian / Afghan Illuminati
The People of Truth
5 pointed star
Baphomet
New Years Day
Nev Roz Festival
terror of every prince in that part of Asia
including Crusader chiefs
struggle against the Persians
fought with and against Templars
continued contact with Crusaders was established
Crusaders influenced by Ismaili secret societies
were in control from Egypt border to Armenia
leading to formation of all secret societies of Europe
spread in Syria
Bahram
Persian leader of Assassins from Astrabad
gained control of fortress in Syria known as the Valley of Demons
Wadi-el-Jan
The Grand Prior
moved to Massyat
Successor, Ismail the Lash-Bearer
planted trained devotee on Vizier of Baghdad
the Father of Trust
Grand Judge of Baghdad
alliance aimed against Baghdad
secret treaty between Grand Master and Baldwin II
King of Jerusalem
Ismaili Grand Judge would have opened the gates of Baghdad treacherously to the Crusaders if Tyre handed over to Assassins
had underling open city's gates
told military commander of Damascus
killeded underling, Vizier and 6000 suspected secret Assassins
garrison fell upon Crusaders
beat them back in thunderstorm
Crusaders attributed to divine anger because of pact
destroyed rulers who opposed him
Aksunkur
Prince of Mosul
warrior
on return from Ma'ara Masrin
where Moslem and Christian hosts parted
entered Mosque at Mosul to perform devotions
was attacked when he was about to sit by 8 assassins disguised as dervishes
3 fell below the blows of the valiant Emir
Assassin
Guardians
Order of the Assassins
Missionaries
3 who ruled 3 territories
must know human psychology to be able to select suitable people for admission
Cast no seeds upon rocks
application of flattery
casting of doubt by superior knowledge
Disciple Friends
Fidavis
Laziks
aspirants that trained for membership but not yet uninitiated
Sayedna
Chief
Our Prince
Shiekh of the Mountain
Crusader's writings
Sydney
Senex de Monte
Pir
Sage
rules of the Order
oath to never betray truths
Ismailism is a powerful secret organization
Paradise lies in the shadow of swords
Final degree
many difficult passages of Koran explained in terms of allegory
1092 - The Eagle's Nest
Persian Mountains
Hasan bin Sabah
father, Sabah
Sheikh of the Mountains
claimed ancestors were Arabs from Kufa
Shiah
Khorasam
Shambala
Mahomet
reared in belief of divine right of Imams
Orthodox school
Imam Muwafiq
Pact
whoever rose to high office first would help the others
Nizam-ul-Mulk
courtier
peasanthood to prime minister
Vizier to Alp-Arslan
Turkish sultan of Persia
helped Omar Khayyám secure pension
gave him life of ease in Nishapur
tent-maker, poet and astronomer
poet laureate of Persia
Rubá'iyát
Arslan the Lion died, succeeded by Malik Shah
Hasan demanded court position
1078 - king wanted accounting of empire
Hasan said it would take 40 days
Nizam said it would take over a year
“By Allah, this man will destroy us all unless he is rendered harmless, though I cannot kill my playmate.”
fled to Isfahan to stay with friends
Abu-al-Fazal
“If I had two, just two, devotees who would stand by me, then I would cause the downfall of that Turk and that peasant.”
“Here I am at Alamut, Master of all I survey: and more. The Sultan and the peasant Vizier are dead. Have I not kept my vow? Was I the madman you thought me to be? I found my two devotees, who were necessary to my plans.”
20 years later
leader of the Assassins
master of all Persian Irak
from Caliph to Sheikh of the Mountain
many forts
forays, direct attack, poisoned dagger
daily court
reception where he spoke of the delights of Paradise
attracted men between 12 and 20
production of killers
Hashishin
drugged
Hashish
used to stupefy candidates for visit to paradise
awakened surrounded by luxuries
severed head
Ismaili missionary, Emir Dhareb
argued with Hasan about form of creed
Hasan went through bout of severe illness
sought out Abu Najam
had both sons killed
one carried unauthorized murder
other drank wine
studied creed at HQ in Egypt
missionary of Caliph in Cairo
entered political intrigue and arrested
confined in fortress
minaret collapsed
put him aboard ship sailing for NW Africa
to set up paradise
storm
“I have indicated the displeasure of the Almighty. If we sink, I shall not die, for I am immortal. If you want to be saved, believe in me, and I shall subdue the winds.”
passengers swore eternal allegiance
went to Syrian coast with two merchent passengers
From Aleppo to Baghdad
Persia
sought HQ safe from interference
where he could become powerful enough to expand
sought converts
fidayi
self-sacrificers
trained killers
white tunic
innocence
red
blood
sash
girdle, cap or boots
coached in
where to place the dagger in the victim's bosom
dress and manners of monks, merchants and soldiers
ready to impersonate
languages
Hussein Kahini
reported that the Iraki district was good place for proselytism
Alamut
The Viper's Nest
The Eagle's Nest
name of Hitler's mountain retreat
Santa Barbara, CA
lived 34 years after acquisition of Alamut
left his room twice
Ali Mahdi
governor
spiritual and temporal lord, Caliph of Baghdad
Seljuk official
secret follower of Hassan
ordered fortress be handed over for 3000 gold pieces
1090 - attacked, routed troops of the Emir
placed in the governorship of the Province
Killings
Nizam-ul-Mulk
stabbed in heart
realm split into warring factions
successor son shot by dagger
Malik Shah
poison
son, Sultan
marched against assassins
awoke with assassin weapon stuck in ground with note warning him to call off the siege of Alamut
changed order of degrees from 9 to 7
1124 - died
Successors
Kia Buzurg-Umid
Kia of Great Promise
second Great Master
spiritual/mystical aspect
son, Kia Mohammed
successor
Old Man of the Mountain
murdered 250 Hasan followers
1163 - died
son, Hasan the Hated
claimed to be the Power of all Powers
but not from the family of Hashim
stated he was adoped
real parents Caliphial family of Egypt
everyone might do as he liked
assassinated by Namwar The Famous
brother-in-law
son, Mohammed II
only law obedience to Assassin will
abolished ritual Islam observance
Saladin overcame a branch
original home of Assassinism in Egypt
restored true faith
Sinan
Ancient of the Assassin cult in Syria
opposed Saladin
stood on pinnacle of rock between sunrise and sunset
dressed in hair-shirt
1176 - invaded Assassin territory
Mohommad offered him
freedom of action to fight crusaders
no attempt upon his life
Richard the Lionheart
asked the Lord of the Mountain to have Conrad of Montferrat killed
Two assassins allowed themselves to be baptized
placed themselves beside him, seemed intent only on praying.
they stabbed him
one took refuge in the church
Hearing that the prince had been carried off still alive, he again forced himself into Montferrat's presence, and stabbed him a second time
then expired, without a complaint, amidst refined tortures
Henry
Count of Champagne
1194 - traveling through Ismaili territory
urged to partake in the castle's hospitality
Dai-el-Kebir
Great Missionary
greeted
son, Jalajudin
successor
reverse orders that Assassins were to have no outward religious observances
Prince
1203 - died
successor, Aladdin
1001 Arabian Nights
tended sheep
son, Rukneddin
successor
Mongols under Halaku
lieutenant of Chinhiz
destroying Islam
killed Rukneddin
Abu-Ali of Qaswin
military
administrative affairs
Mamluk
Sultan of Egypt
1260 - restored Alamut to Assassins who survived underground
new initiation
Egyptian Mysteries of Babylon
Thugs
Secret Society of Assassination of India
Ali bhai Salam
salutations to Ali
descendant of Prophet most greatly revered by Assassins
Roshinaya
Bayazid Ansari
Pir-i-Roshan
Sage of Illumination
Baizid Castle
Afghanistan
Hashtnagar
Center of Illuminism
lampmakers
makers
sellers
builders
soldiers
merchants
scribes
descended from the Ansar
the helpers of the Prophet Muhammed after his flight from Mecca
Persian Afghan
as a reward for their service, granted initiation into the mysteries of the secret inner training
propogated by Prophet Abraham to Ishmael
dating from the rebuilding of the ancient temple of Mecca, the Kaaba
Ranks
first three degrees, candidate repeated certain phrases
rabba
lordship
aferinaa
creation
hayya
life
hafida
protection
quwwaya
absolute power
Original
1. Salik / Seeker
2. Murid / Disciple
3. Fakir / Humble Devotee
4. Arif / Enlightened One
identification of overall power
could perform magic
communicate directly with hidden supervisors
imparted knowledge to initiates throughout the ages
5. Khwaja / Master
segregation of sex no longer practiced
6. Emir / Commander
7. Imam / Priest
can start their own lodge and make their own disciples
8. Malik / Chief/King
western Illuminati
1. Apprentice
2. Fellowcraft
3. Master
4. Illuminatus Wager Master
5. Illuminatus Deregens
6. Prince
7. Priest
8. King
taught school
near Peshawar
preached doctrine of enlightenment
supreme power
sum of individual powers
class of perfect men
reshape social system
take control of countries one by one
no after-life
spirits who belonged to the Order could act through living members
those who could not identify themselves by their secret signs were their legal and lawful prey
khilwat
silence
receive illumination
collected 50 staunch disciples
Arrested by The Governor of Kabul
Moshin Khan
Sheik Hatari
secret adherant
paraded him in the streets to show he was no supernatural being
hair & beard half shaved
Tribal Tirah
India & Persia "to be overcome" by force of arms
wounded by Moshin Khan and died
halka
circle of dervishes
son, Omar Ansari
newleader
Yusufzai
ordered attack on Pathan tribe of Yusufzai
allies with the Moghul
killed by hillmen
son, "servant of the one" took over
mid-1700s - killed defending castle against Moghul
infant survived and escaped with followers to Afghanistan proper
restarted cult
succesor, Abdul-Qadir
Servent of the Power
religious military
only survived 4 years
Split into two divisions
Military
Religious
survived
1810 - French consul at Aleppo found that Persian Assassins recognized as chief
Shah Khalilullah
a descendent of the 4th Grand Master of Alamut who lived at Kehk
1866 - Aga Khan Mehalati
sent agent to Bombay to claim from Khojas annual tribute due
claimed over a tenth of revenues of Khojas and Malwas
£ 10,000
Khojas were members of the ancient sect of the Assassins
contributed a force of light cavalry to British Forces during First Afghan War
proved he was descendent of 4th Grand Master of Alamut