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This Arabic word means being kind, polite, and showing good manners in how we act.
What is Adab?
He was the first Imam of the Shia Muslims. He was also the first male to become a Muslim
Who is Ali?
This Hindi word means helping others without wanting anything back.
What is Seva?
This word means a person who knows a lot about religion and teaches others.
What is an Aalim?
These religious songs are written to praise Allah, the prophet and the Imams, and to seek their blessing
What is Ginan/Madoh/Nasheed?
This Arabic word is driven from the name of a plant and means patience.
What is Sabr?
This is the name of an ancient university built by an Ismaili Imam in Egypt.
What is Al-Azhar University
This Arabic/Farsi word means being grateful, or thankful?
What is Shukr?
A place where Ismailis come together to pray and learn.
What is Jamatkhana
This Persian poet and Ismaili spiritual leader lived almost 1,000 years ago and was also known as the Hujjat of the Imam.
What is Pir Nasir Khusraw?
This word is often used to describe a group, community, or congregation.
What is Jamat?
The age Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was when he began receiving revelations from Allah.
40
This Arabic/Persian word means helping or serving someone in need
What is Khidmah/Khidmat?
This word means values like kindness, honesty, and respect.
What is Qadr/Aqdar?
This global organization founded by Shah Karim Shah, our 49th Imam, works to improve quality of life for all.
What is AKDN (Aga Khan Development Network)?
Derived from Arabic, this word means “good health” and can also mean “thank you” or “peace.”
What is Salamat?
This woman was the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and the wife of Imam Ali
Who is Fatima?
This word is the name of beads used to remember and praise God.
What is Tasbih?
This word means all the people in the Muslim family around the world.
What is Ummah?
The Fatimid dynasty lasted for about this many years.
200 years
This Urdu/Persian word means "Character, Role, Personality, or Deed."
Kirdar
This is the name of the city where the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) was born.
What is Mecca?
This word is one of God's names and means kind and caring?
What is Rahman/Al-Rahman?
This word or phrase promises that you believe in one God.
What is Shahada?
This is the full name of our Hazar Imam.
Mawlana Shah Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V