Imam's Canada Visit
When will the visit to Canada take Place?
From 25th to 31st March 2026
When did Hazar Imam run the Chicago Marathon?
October 12, 2025 (finishing in 4hour 59 mins and 25 sec)
What does "seva" mean?
Selfless volunteer service to the Jamat and Imam
What is Nazrana?
An unconditional offering or gift from murid to the Imam.
What is the meaning of Didar?
Didar means a "vision"
Physical presence of The Imam for blessing and spiritual connection.
Which parts of Canada is Imam going to visit?
Ontario, Quebec and the Maritime Provinces
What are the names of Hazar Imam's son?
Prince Irfan
What qualities define an Ismaili volunteer?
1. Humility
2. Compassion
3. love and empathy
4. Discipline
Why do we offer Nazrana to the Imam during Didar?
Given as a gesture of love, respect and devotion to Imam.
What spiritual practices can help us to prepare for Didar?
1. Daily Prayer (Du, Ibadad and Tasbhi)
2. Quiet Reflection
3. Forgiving others
4. Kind/Good Deed
What activities will the Imam having during his visit?
1. Generation opening
2. Mulaqat with multi-faith families
3. Youth Mulaqat
4. Didar with Jamat
5. Laval Jamatkhana groundbreaking ceremony
Where and when was Hazar Imam born?
Imam Born in Geneva, Switzerland, on October 12, 1971.
What is the name of the celebration where Muslims break fast after Ramadan?
Eid al-Fitr.
How is Nazrana used today?
Schools, universities, hospitals, development projects through AKDN
What items should we check before leaving for Didar?
1.Registration Card
2. Tasbhi
3. Medication
How was the visit announced to the worldwide Jamat?
Talika Mubarak
Where did Hazar Imam complete his undergraduate degree?
Brown University
What does Mawla say about "Din" and "Dunya"? What does it mean?
Always keep balance.
Din: Prayer for afterlife; Religion.
Dunya: Worldly life/present world.
Why is Nazrana significant in Ismaili tradition?
Deepen the spiritual relationship between Imam and Murid.
What arrangements are needed before attending Didar?
1. Confirm the date and time of Didar
2. Transportation arrangement (Pickup and drop off time)
Why is the Imam requesting the Jamat not travel to Eastern Canada for Deedar?
1.He can concentrate on the jamat who lives there.
2. He will visit Western Canada in the near future.
Which countries has Mawlana Shah Rahim visited to meet the Jamat for Didar?
1. Portugal
2. United kingdom
3. Houston
What is the significance of Bayah?
Bayah is an oath of allegiance to the Imam of the Time—affirming spiritual authority, unity and mutual responsibility.
When did murid start offering time and knowledge as Nazrana to the Imam?
During the Golden Jubilee of Mawlana Shah Karim al-Husseini (49th Imam) in 2008 (Golden Jubilee), the global Jamat offered a Nazrana of time and knowledge
How should we cooperate with volunteers during Didar?
1. listen to instructions and follow direction calmly
2. Respect them
3. Thank volunteers