I understand that Ismailies openly pray and ask everything from Hazrat Ali to the exclusion of Allah (SWT). Can you please opine if this is permissible in accordance with the teachings of the Quran?
All Muslims believe that every thing is in the hands of Allah (SWT) and we seek help of the most humble servants of Allah who are the Prophet and his Holy Progeny to pray to Allah for fulfilling our wishes and needs.
Esmaeli and all Muslim sects are no exception.
Wassalam.