GK
In which language is the Ismaili Dua recited globally today?
Arabic
What important historical city was known as a centre of learning in the Fatimid period?
Cairo
Option 1
Bay'ah
How can we practice environmental stewardship as part of our values?
By reducing waste, conserving resources, and protecting creation. (Plug in the Global Sustainability Pledge)
What does the word Dua mean?
Prayer or supplication
Who is the current Imam of the Ismaili Muslims?
Mawlana Hazar Imam, Shah Rahim al-Hussaini (Aga Khan V)
Which Abbasid-era institution in Baghdad became the most famous center for science, translation, and learning.
The House of Wisdom (Bayt al-Hikmah)
Option 2
Charity
Why is service (khidmat) an important part of a murid’s life?
It reflects gratitude, humility, and fulfills social responsibility.
What are the 5 tasbihat recited in Satadas & state their meanings
Allahu Akbar - God is Great
Subhan Allah - God is Pure
Allahus Samad - God is Self-Sufficient
Subhan Allah - God is Pure
Alhamdulillah - All praise be to God
What is the term for the ethical concept of balancing personal and communal responsibility in Islam?
Social Accountability
The decline of the Abbasid Caliphate was accelerated by the rise of this Turkic group who took over military power in the empire.
Option 3
Pilgrimage (Hajj)
If you were in the Fatimid period, what role might you have in the city of Cairo?
Possible answers: scholar, architect, calligrapher, merchant, etc.
How many Eids do we Ismaili's celebrate and on what Islamic Dates?
Eidul Fitr - 1st Shawwal
Eidul Adha - 10th ZilHajj
Eid-e-Miladun Nabi - 12th Rabi ul Awwal
Eid-e-Gadir - 18th ZilHajj
What does the term Imamat refer to in the Ismaili tradition?
Leadership of the Imam of the Time
Which famous Abbasid caliph is remembered for sponsoring the House of Wisdom and appears in One Thousand and One Nights
Harun al-Rashid
Option 4
Khidmat
Why is Mawlana Hazar Imam focused on improving quality of life through institutions like AKDN?
Because faith and society are interconnected—improving one uplifts the other.
What are some important themes of the 3rd part of our dua?
1.Event of Gadir-e-Khum & Authority of Imam
2. Kalama & Attributes of Allah
3. Strength of Hazrat Ali (A.S)
4. Seeking help from Imams as beholders of Divine Authority (waseela & Sahara)
5. Sajada
What term describes knowledge passed down through the Imam?
Ta'wil
Which Muslim dynasty is known for building the Alhambra in Spain?
The Nasrids
Option 5
Eid-ul-Adha
How is ethical decision-making different from simply following rules?
Ethics involves reasoning and compassion, not just obedience
What is the historical Context of Subah Sadiq tasbih (Ya Allah, Ya Wahab, Ya Ali, Allahus Samad)?
Introduction of the Arabic dua by Mawlana Sultan Muhammad Shah (A.S) led to Jamati members being unable to adapt swiftly to the new dua. Therefore, Imam (A.S) provided this tasbih as an alternate till the Jamaat learnt the new dua.