The Imamat and Mawlana Shah Rahim
Who is the 50th hereditary Imam?
What is the term for the formal designation of the next Imam by the current Imam?
Nass (appointment of a successor)
What is the meaning of "Didar"?
A glimpse or seeing of the Imam
What is the developmental organization created by the works and guidance of the Imam?
The Aga Khan Development Network
What phrase to Ismailis use to greet one another?
Ya Ali Madad
On what date did Mawlana Shah Rahim become our Imam?
February 4th, 2025
How many Ismaili Imams have there been before Mawlana Shah Rahim?
49
Didar refers to meeting the Imam in what two ways?
Physically and Spiritually
What is the name of the museum in Toronto that is dedicated to Islamic art and heritage?
The Aga Khan Museum
Which Ismaili document highlights the governance structure of our global community?
The Ismaili Constitution
In which city was the succession of the 50th Imam announced?
Lisbon, Portugal
The practice of hereditary succession in Ismaili Imamat is believed to go back to which historical event?
The designation of Imam Ali by Prophet Muhammad at Ghadir Khumm
What spiritual light is associated with the Imam's presence during Didar?
The Noor of Imamat
What is the name of the Ismaili Centre located in Toronto?
The Ismaili Centre, Toronto
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
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 IV
What emotional experience is commonly felt during Didar gatherings?
Joy, spiritual enlightenment, deep connection
What is the purpose of an Ismaili Centre?
Place for prayer, community, cultural engagement, and reflection
What term refers to voluntary service in the Ismaili community?
Seva
What is the hereditary title used for the imam?
Aga Khan V
Has the chain of Imamat in the Ismaili tradition ever been broken?
No
Good manners, ethics, and proper conduct. This emphasizes respect and etiquette in our spiritual and material lives, especially in a Didar setting.
Name 3 Ismaili Centres not in Canada?
Which Islamic dynasty established an early Ismaili caliphate in North Africa and Egypt?
The Fatimid Dynasty