Early Life
In what year was Mawlana Hazar Imam born?
1971
Mawlana Hazar Imam is which number hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims?
The 50th hereditary Imam
During his 2026 Canadian visit, Mawlana Hazar Imam attended the groundbreaking of a new Jamatkhana in which Quebec city?
Laval 🇨🇦
How old does Mawlana Hazar Imam turn on October 12, 2026?
55 years old
In what year did Mawlana Hazar Imam become the 50th Imam?
2025
On what date was Mawlana Hazar Imam born?
October 12, 1971
On what date did Mawlana Hazar Imam succeed to the Imamat?
February 4, 2025
In which country did Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Accession Ceremony take place in 2025?
Portugal — specifically Lisbon
What greeting do members of the Jamat commonly exchange on Khushiali?
Khushiali Mubarak
What important milestone did Mawlana Hazar Imam celebrate on February 4, 2026?
The first anniversary of his accession to the Imamat.
Mawlana Hazar Imam is the eldest son of Mawlana Shah Karim. What are the names of his two sons?
Prince Irfan and Prince Sinan
What is the Ismaili term for the designation by the Imam of his successor?
Nass
Which city did Mawlana Hazar Imam first arrive in during his official visit to Pakistan?
Islamabad 🇵🇰
What does the word “Mubarak” mean when we say “Khushiali Mubarak”?
Blessed / congratulations / auspicious
In what year did Mawlana Hazar Imam become the founding Chairman of the AKDN’s Environment and Climate Committee?
2020
Mawlana Hazar Imam was born in which European city?
Geneva, Switzerland
The Ismaili Imamat traces its hereditary succession back to which first Shia Imam?
Hazrat Ali
Which city in the United States did Mawlana Hazar Imam visit during his first official U.S.
Houston, Texas 🇺🇸
The word “Khushiali” comes from Persian. What does it mean?
Happiness, joy, or a happy occasion.
Before becoming Imam, Mawlana Hazar Imam dedicated much of his work to protecting the environment. What major global issue did he especially focus on?
Climate change
Which year did Mawlana Hazar Imam graduate Brown University?
1995
Before becoming the 50th Imam, for more than how many years did Mawlana Hazar Imam work closely with Mawlana Shah Karim?
More than 30 years.
In which city did Mawlana Hazar Imam meet with King Charles III at Windsor Castle in 2026?
Windsor, England
On what day of the week was Mawlana Hazar Imam born on?
Tuesday
Before becoming the 50th Imam, Mawlana Hazar Imam received one of Pakistan’s highest civilian honours. What was the honour called?
Nishan-e-Pakistan