The Imamat & Mawlana Shah Rahim
Who is the current 50th Imam?
Mawlana Shah Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan 1V
Is the Imamat in the Ismaili tradition considered unbroken since the time of Imam Ali?
Yes, it continues unbroken
What does the word "Didar" mean in the Ismaili tradition?
A glimpse or seeing of the Imam
What is the name of the museum in Toronto dedicated to Islamic art and heritage?
The Aga Khan Museum
What phrase do Ismailis use to greet each other
Ya Ali Madad
On what date did Mawlana Shah Rahim ascend to the Imamat?
February 4th, 2025
Which Imam's Will was read to confirm Prince Rahim's appointment as the 50th Imam?
The Will of Mawlana Shah Karim al-Hussaini Aga Khan 1V
Does Didar refer to physically seeing the Imam or a feeling of spiritual closeness
Both physical and spiritual
What global network of development agencies works under the guidance of the Imam?
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)
What term refers to the voluntary service in the Ismaili community?
Seva
In which city was the succession of the 50th Imam announced?
Lisbon, Portugal
How many Ismaili Imams have there been up to Mawlana Shah Rahim?
Fifty hereditary Imams
What spiritual light is associated with the Imam's presence during the Didar?
The Noor of the Imamat
What is the name of the Centre in Toronto?
The Aga Khan Museum
What city did the Fatimids found in 969 CE as their capital?
Cairo
Mawlana Shah Rahim is a direct descendant of Prophet Muhammad through which family line?
Through Hazrat Bibi Fatima and Hazrat Ali
The practice of hereditary succession in our tradition is believed to go back to which historical event?
The designation of Imam Ali by Prophet Muhammad at Ghadir Khumm
What 3 emotional experience is commonly felt during Didar?
Answers may vary: Joy, spiritual upliftment, deep connection
Name 3 purposes of an Ismaili Centre?
A space for prayer, reflection, community, and fun
Which Ismaili document outlines the governance structure of the global community?
The Ismaili Constitution
What is the hereditary title used for the Imam in the Nizari Ismaili tradition?
Aga Khan
What is the term for the formal designation of the next Imam by the current Imam?
Nass
Didar refers to meeting the Imam in what two ways?
Physically and Spiritually
Name 3 Ismaili Centres outside of Canada
London, Lisbon, Dubai, Dushanbe, Houston
Which Islamic dynasty established an early Ismaili caliphate in North Africa and Egypt?
The Fatimid Dynasty