Centers
What was the first Ismaili Center and when was it open?
London, 1985
Bayah
Allegiance or promise to the Imam
What does Mukhi Saheb give to the new baby?
Chanta, Aab-e-Shafa, and blessings
What is the meaning of Salwat?
O Allah send your blessings on Muhammad and his family
When is Imamat Day?
4th Feb
Name all Ismaili centers in the Western Hemisphere (North America, Europe)
There are FIVE out of SEVEN
London, 1985
Vancouver, 1985
Lisbon, Portugal, 1998
Toronto, Canada 2014
Houston, Texas, USA 2025 est.
Tawhid
The principle of the Oneness and Uniqueness of God in Islam
Do we reaffirm out Bayah everyday?
YES!
What is the meaning of Khanavadan?
May you and your family prosper.
When is Salgirah?
12 Oct
What is the most recent BUILT Ismaili Center? When was it open?
Shahada
The affirmation of faith; La ilaha illa’l-lah, muhammada’r rasulu’l-lah; ‘There is no god but God, Muhammad is the messenger of God. Through this declaration, a Muslim testifies his or her belief in the Oneness of God and affirms Prophet Muhammad as God’s last and final messenger.
Which part of Dua do we reaffirm our Bayah?
4th
What is a Nikkah?
A term referring to marriage in Muslim communities. The nikah ceremony involves the bride and the bridegroom attesting to a contract and accepting their mutual responsibilities in the presence of witnesses)
Hazir Imam is our #... Imam.
50th
What does the London Ismaili Center feature?
Rooftop Garden
Ashraful-Makhluqat
noblest/highest of all creation
Why do we do Bayah?
The murid commits allegiance, devotion, and obedience in exchange for the Imam’s spiritual guidance, intercession, blessings, and purification. We establish our connection with the Imam.
What is recited in a Nikkah?
Nikkah contains verses from the Holy Quran
What are the 2 Ismaili centers open in Central and West Asia (Middle East)?
What year were they open?
Dushanbe, Tajikistan (2009)
Dubai, UAE (2008)
What is the 3rd Ismaili Center? When was it open?
Lisbon, Portugal; 1998
Salwat
Allahumma salli ala Muhammadin wa-aali Muhammad
O Allah send your blessings on Muhammad and his family
What is the exact part in Dua where we reaffirm our Bayah? (You must say the complete Surah)
BISMIL-LAHIR-RAHMANIR-RAHIM;
IN-NAL LADHINA YUBAYI’UNAKA. IN-NAMA YUBAYl’UNAL-LAHA: YADUL-LAHI FAWQA AYDIHIM,
FAMAN NAKATHA. FA IN-NAMA YANKUTHU ‘ALA NAFSIHI WA MAN AWFA BIMA ‘AHADA ‘ALAYHUL- LAHU. FA SAYU’TIHI AJRAN ‘AZIMA.
When was Hazir Imam Born?
12th October, 1971
What 2 Ismaili centers were built together, and what # anniversary are we celebrating for them?
London and Vancouver
1985, 40th