Personal Life
Imamat
AKDN & Jamati Institutions
Farman Guidance
Achievements
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When was Mawlana Hazir Imam born? (Full date)
12 October 1971
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Who is our 50th hereditary Imam and what is his title?
Mawlana Shah Rahim al-Husayni (Hazir Imam) & His Highness the Aga Khan 5
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What position does Mawlana Hazir Imam hold in AKDN institutions?
Chair of AKDN (Aga Khan Development Network)
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When and where was Mawlana Shah Rahim’s first Farman given?
11 February 2025 and at Seat of Imamat in Lisbon, Portugal
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Which country honored Mawlana Shah Rahim with its highest civilian award?
Pakistan
200
How many children does Mawlana Hazir Imam have and what are their names?
2 children; Prince Irfan and Prince Sinan
200
When do we celebrate Imamat Day Khushali?
February 4
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What areas (causes) does Mawlana Shah Rahim focus on? (Name at least 2)
Climate change; Poverty alleviation; Architecture & cultural heritage; Art & Music; Pluralism and inclusion; Peace building in war-torn countries; Safety and security of the jamat and people around
200
What two things does the Imam guide His murids to keep in balance?
Din (faith) and Dunya (World)
200
Which honorific title did Mawlana Shah Rahim receive from King Charles III?
His Highness
300
What are the names of Mawlana Hazir Imam’s parents?
Mawlana Shah Karim (a.s.) and Princess Salimah
300
How does an Ismaili Imam designate his successor?
Nass – explicit designation of the new Imam by the previous Imam.
300
Name the 3 areas AKDN work on to help people.
- Economic development
- Social Development
- Cultural Development
300
Name three important principles (usul-e-din) of the Shia Ismaili Tariqah.
Tawhid, Nubuwwa, Imama
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Who gave Mawlana Hazar Imam the Order of the Golden Heart?
President William Ruto of Kenya
400
How many siblings does Mawlana Hazir Imam have and what are their names?
3 siblings; Princess Zahra, Prince Hussain, and Prince Aly Muhammad
400
What role does the Imam play in our lives? (name at least three)
- Guide – He provides guidance on material and spiritual matters.
- Teacher – He explains how to live our faith according to the time and context. Protector – He works to improve the quality of life of his murids.
- Intercessor – He forgives our errors and shortcomings and intercede on our behalf.
- Leader – He leads the Shia Imami Ismaili community. He is concerned with the safety and security of the jamat.
400
What are the four main branches that run Jamati institutions' activities?
Council, ITREB, CAB, and GRB
400
Name at least four challenges Mawlana Hazir Imam talked about in his Takht-Nishini Farman.
- Pressures of modern world in the practice of faith, climate change, artificial intelligence and technology, demographic change, geopolitical and economic instability, diversity and inclusion, making our communal spaces more accessible to multifaith families, education and language learning, being engaged citizens of our countries of residence, etc.
400
What did Mawlana Hazir Imam promise during the 'Standing with Syria' event, and why?
Mawlana Hazir Imam pledged to invest a minimum of €100 million towards Syria’s humanitarian and development needs. He highlighted that the Shia Ismaili Muslim community has been established in Syria for more than 1,000 years, and this commitment reflects both a deep historical connection and a responsibility to support the country’s recovery and future.
500
What is Mawlana Hazir Imam’s field of study and where did he graduate from?
Comparative Literature and Brown University
500
Where does an Imam’s authority come from?
The imam is Divinely appointed, meaning Allah chose the Imams as he chose the Prophet and his progeny. The Imam’s authority comes from his hereditary lineage from Prophet Muhammad through Hazrat Ali and Hazrat Bibi Fatima, and from the divine light (nur) entrusted to him to guide the community by Allah.
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Why did our late Imam Mawlana Shah Karim (a.s.) established AKDN and Jamati institutions?
Our late Imam, Mawlana Shah Karim (a.s.) created AKDN and strengthened Jamati institutions to guide us spiritually and to improve the lives of the Jamat and the wider world, based on the social and ethical vision of Islam.
- Help people improve their lives – through education, health care, and economic opportunities.
- Support the Jamat – by providing religious guidance, community services, and social support.
- Promote culture and peace – protecting heritage, encouraging arts, and building harmony in communities.
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According to Mawlana Shah Rahim’s recent guidance, what actions should we take to remove our daily worries and concerns? (Name at least 5 actions)
(1) The Jamat should turn to their Imams and know in their hearts and souls that the Imam is always with them. (2) Regular attendance in JK and community activities (3) Do tasbih and remember the name of Allah, the name of Prophet Muhammad and the names of the Imams (4) Help each other as spiritual brothers and sisters (5) practice the ethics of our faith (kindness, generosity, volunteerism, etc.) (6) develop a stronger sense of belonging, cohesion, and inclusion in our family, community, and society (7) invest in education, growth, and development
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What does the word “didar” mean and which countries received the first didar of Mawlana Shah Rahim under the France Jurisdiction Jamat?
The word “didarدیدار ” is a Persian term meaning “seeing” or “vision.”
For Ismailis, didar refers to both the physical and spiritual vision of the Imam of the Time.
Under the France Jurisdiction, the countries that received didar included the Jamats of France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Côte d’Ivoire.