Qiyama in Ismaili History : A study on the "Proclamation of Resurrection" in Alamut and its historical context

A significant pattern emerges from comparing the 'Proclamation of Resurrection' (Qiyama) in 12th-century Alamūt, Persia, with similar events in other Islamic traditions like the Fatimids and Druze. This study reveals that despite differing consequences, such proclamations often led to doctrinal reforms aligning with popular mystical traditions. The research, based on newly introduced primary Ismaili sources alongside contemporary historiography, explores the political and theological motivations behind Alamūt's Qiyama under Ḥasan II, examining its impact on Nizārī Ismailis in Iran. It also analyzes how these events influenced later Alamūt-era literature, providing a fresh perspective by integrating previously undiscovered materials.

Javan, K. (2021). Qiyama in Ismaili History : A study on the "Proclamation of Resurrection" in Alamut and its historical context. School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. https://doi.org/10.25501/SOAS.00030269