Mawlana Hazir Imam
Ismaili Centres
History
AKDN
General
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Where was Mawlana Hazir Imam born?
Geneva, Switzerland
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When did the Ismaili Centre Dushanbe open its doors?
The Dushanbe Ismaili Centre was inaugurated on 12 October 2009 by the Mawlana Hazir Imam and the Tajikistani president.
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When was The Fatimid Caliphate established?
The Fatimid Caliphate was established in 909 by Imam Mahdi.
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In what year was AKDN officially established?
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) was established in 1967 when Hazir Imam His Highness the Aga Khan founded the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) in Switzerland. The AKF was the first agency of what would become the AKDN.
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What is the Golden Jubilee in the context of the Ismaili community?
The Golden Jubilee refers to the 50th anniversary of Mawlana Hazir Imam's ascension to the Imamat, celebrated in 2007.
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Which university did Mawlana Hazir Imam graduate from?
Harward University
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Which renowned park is paired with the Ismaili Centre in Toronto?
Aga Khan Park
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What significant event took place at Ghadir Khumm according to Ismaili tradition?
At Ghadir Khumm, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) publicly declared Hazrat Ali (AS) as his successor and the Mawla (spiritual leader) of the Muslim community, saying, “For whomever I am the Mawla, Ali is his Mawla.”
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When did AKDN start operating in Tajikistan?
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) began operating in Tajikistan in 1992, shortly after the country gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
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Where is the Seat of the Ismaili Imamat located now?
The Seat of the Ismaili Imamat is located at the Henrique de Mendonça Palace in Lisbon, Portugal. Mawlana Hazar Imam designated the palace as the Seat of the Ismaili Imamat on July 11, 2018.
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When did Mawlana Hazir Imam succeed his grandfather and become the 49th Imam?
July 11 1957
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Which was the first Ismaili Centre established in the world?
The Ismaili Centre in London (established: 1979, inaugurated: 1985)
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Who was the first Imam to settle in the Western world?
Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III
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Name at least 4 AKDN agencies.
Aga Khan Health Services
Aga Khan Agency for Habitat
Aga Khan Foundation
Aga Khan Schools
Aga Khan University
University of Central Asia
Aga Khan Trust for Culture
Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance
Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development
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What does the Ismaili Constitution specify regarding the use of the Ismaili Flag and Nashid al-Imamah?
16.4 No person shall use the Ismaili Flag, or the colours of the Ismaili Flag in a configuration resembling the Ismaili Flag, or the Nashid al-Imamah for any commercial, advertising, publicity, propaganda or similar purposes.
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Mawlana Hazir Imam has contributed significantly to development projects. What network does he lead?
Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)
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Which Ismaili Centre is currently under construction and will be the first of its kind in the United States?
The Ismaili Centre in Houston, Texas
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What does the "Period of Taqiyyah" ("Period of Concealment") refer to in Ismaili history?
The "Period of Taqiyya", also known as the "Period of Concealment," refers to a significant historical era in Ismaili history when members of the Ismaili community had to practice their faith in secrecy to protect themselves from persecution. This period was characterized by political and religious threats to the Ismailis, forcing them to hide their religious identity while still maintaining their core beliefs and practices.
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In how many countries does AKDN agencies work?
AKDN agencies currently work in 28 countries worldwide:
Canada | United States of America
France | Portugal | SwitzerlandUnited Kingdom
Kenya | Madagascar | Mozambique | Rwanda | Tanzania | Uganda
Burkina Faso | Côte d’Ivoire | Mali | Senegal
Egypt | Syria | United Arab Emirates
Afghanistan | Kazakhstan | Kyrgyz Republic |Tajikistan
Bangladesh | India |Pakistan
Malaysia | Singapore
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What does Salgirah mean?
The term Salgirah is of Persian origin. Sal means anniversary and girah means knot and hence Salgirah literally means "an anniversary knot".
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From which country did Mawlana Hazir Imam receive the Danaker Order in recognition of his contributions to peace, development, and cooperation between nations?
Kyrgyz Republic (2016)
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What is the common design philosophy shared by all Ismaili Centres?
Integration of traditional Islamic design with modern architecture and local cultural influences.
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When was the first Constitution of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims for the global Jamat approved?
Mawlana Hazar Imam ordained the new constitution for the worldwide Ismaili Muslim community on the occasion of his 50th birthday on December 13, 1986.
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The Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) provides beautiful green spaces worldwide. Name a known park in Africa created by AKTC.
Al-Azhar Park in Cairo, Egypt opened to the public in 2005 after a major renovation project by AKTC