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This week, Shia Muslims across the world observe Eid-e Ghadir, marking the anniversary of an important event in Muslim history. According to Shia belief, tradition, and interpretation of history, this occasion commemorates the pivotal gathering at ...

Eid-e Ghadir marks the anniversary of a significant event in Muslim history. According to Shia belief, as well as tradition and historical interpretation, this occasion commemorates the crucial meeting at Ghadir Khumm, when Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family)—following a divine ...

Dear All,

Eid al-Ghadir Mubarak!

Eid al-Ghadir – A Celebration of the Continuum of Divine Light (Noor) through Ali and the Imams of the time disseminating Allah’s Divine Will through Farmans, blessings, and mercy—for our physical and spiritual worlds—like the Qur’an, to be shared, not withheld ...

Letter and requests to Leaders of LIF - AKDN and Constitutional entities of our community

On Thu, 12 Jun 2025 at 08:00, Mahebub Chatur <mahebubchatur@gmail.com> wrote:
**Contradiction Between Stated words and Actions** by Leaders


Malik Talib - LIF Chair says he parks his ego at the door in ...

Letter to LIF & all below - Awaiting a response

On Wed, 11 Jun 2025 at 17:13, Mahebub Chatur <mahebubchatur@gmail.com> wrote:
Subject: Urgent Request for Clarification and Immediate Action Regarding Mr. Malik Talib’s Video Interview, Public Statements, and the Ongoing Withholding of the ...

Pluralism is vital for our existence and our humanity -Hazar Imam

Full article and Farmans

https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/08c- ... n_2025_fnl


https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/1918 ... hqfO552USg

Letter to IIS. 9 June 2025


To:

The Executive Board

Members of the Board of Trustees

Members of the Board of Directors

Members of the National Committee



The Institute of Ismaili Studies

Leaders’ International Forum

DJI and ITREBs Globally

Ismaili Imamat – The Registered Entity

AKDN-AKF ...

Letter to LIF including a list of all the current members of LIF

Subject: Malik Talib and LIF - - video - Conduct - still Withholding our Constitution, Farmans, & information

Dear ALL - including LIF Noorani Family & Ismaili Imamat Boards

Further ….

Malik Talib, continues as Chair of the ...

A letter - reminder & requesting the full constitution and clarification

On Wed, 4 Jun 2025 at 08:40, Mahebub Chatur <mahebubchatur@gmail.com> wrote:


Subject: Release of the Full Amended Ismaili Constitution of 11 February 2025 and All Related Governance Instruments as directed by Hazar Imam ...

Bay‘ah (Arabic: بيعة) – Allegiance, In Ismaili Faith is a sacred and binding sacred covenant and agreement between every Ismaili Muslim (murid) and the Imam
of the Time (Murshid). It is not merely a symbolic act but a profound lived contract rooted in devotion and an ethical commitment.

In this ...

Pluralism: A Divine Imperative
A Reflection and Faith-Based Advocacy for Institutional Reform

By Chatur Mahebub | 27 May 2025

Part 1: Understanding Pluralism – Simply,
As Taught by Our Imam

“Pluralism is vital for our existence—our humanity.” – Mawlana Hazar Imam

This reflection is offered with ...

The text of the first page of the amended constitution signed and ordained on 11 Feb 2025

Bismi-Lahi R Raheman R Rahim

Whereas

A. According to the last will and testament of Mawlana Shah Karim Al Husseini the forty ninth Imam of Ismaili Muslims as unsealed and proclaimed on 5th February two ...

My beloved spiritual children,
Today I ordained a document that reaffirms and updates the constitution of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, and which serves as the framework for the jamat’s organisation and governance.

This constitution of 11th February, 2025 will now apply for the jamat worldwide ...

His Highness the AgaKhan’s constitutional Envoy, Ambassador HE Akbar Pesnani, & President of Ismaili Council for #Afghanistan, Amir Baig, will maintain ongoing co-ordination with authorities, local communities, donor agencies, & others.

The Ambassador until recently was Ms. Sheherazade Hirji ...

Dr Prof Ali Assani of Harvard & a New member of the IIS Board is attending the current Ismaili studies iconference. day 2

He is Chair of one of the sessions. Other Speakers, for example Prof M Magout today echoed Prof Karim H Karim’s concerns & suggestions. Prof Magout added his IIS experience ...

A critical question today - If there is no real change now, by for example the new Board of IIS, & the constitutional entities how long before history repeats itself & chaos reigns in the Ismaili community again.

Former Co Director of the Institute of Ismaili studies Professor Karim H Karim gave ...

Present members of LIF - July 2021 -TheIsmaili

Alijah Malik Talib. - Chairman Canada

Alijah Amir Baig Dada Baig -Afghanistan

Karim Ismaili Sumar - Australia & NewZealand

Rai Ameerali Kasim Lakha - Canada

Mukhi Tameeza Nathoo Rawji - Congo

Zain Fancy -Far East

Ashish Merchant - India ...

Question - Jean-Jacques Lafaye:
Your Highness, as spiritual leader of Ismaili communities throughout the world, you exert unquestionable influence on the international scene. Nevertheless, you have no wish to be regarded as a political player…

Aga Khan:
.. or as a politician. From my point of view ...

ISMAILIS SEND THEIR PRAYERS TO AND THROUGH THEIR IMAM WHOSE DIVINELY ORDAINED APPOINTMENT & AUTHORITY COMES FROM PROPHET MUHAMMED & ALLAH - QURAN

The light (Nur)* of every Imam & Prophet in the past is one, & the same. “I have been the bearer of the "NOOR" a word which means "The Light" The NOOR ...

The Khoja Court ruling and the 5 findings by the Judge

JUSTICE ARNOULD CONSIDERED VARIOUS QUESTIONS

First - What are the Sunis as distinct from the Shias?

Second - Who and what are the Shia Imami Ismailis?

Third - Who and what is the first defendant (The Imam) Aga Khan?

Fourth - Who and what ...

Laitul Qadr is a night of reflection, of renewal of Bayah, of divine blessings & revelations, of continuity of Tawil & Talim, of the truth , of prayers, of peace, of a beginning, of continuity, of blessings of Deedar of light , & intellect of seeking and sharing knowledge, of seeking peace and of ...

Due to the corona Virus pandemic, 15 May 2020, was the first time all Ismaili Muslim’s globally observed prayers of Laitul Qadr **, at home, (and online with families & friends)
Access to Imam’s guidance (Firmans), religious and worldly, are selectively limited, and generally blocked by those ...

ISMAILI MUSLIMS SEND THEIR PRAYERS TO AND THROUGH THEIR IMAMS WHOSE DIVINELY ORDAINED APPOINTMENT & AUTHORITY COMES FROM PROPHET MUHAMMED & ALLAH - QURAN

The light (Nur)* of every Imam & Prophet in the past is one, & the same. “I have been the bearer of the "NOOR" a word which means "The Light ...

Laitul Qadr, is a night of reflection, remembrance, of thanksgiving. of recommitment, of renewal of Bayah, of divine revelations, of continuity of seeking the truth, of guidance, of prayers, of peace, of a beginning, of continuity, of blessings light/Nur, & intellect of seeking knowledge of seeking ...

ISMAILI MUSLIMS PAY MONEY TO THEIR IMAM IN MANY FORMS. THE ESSENCE AND ESSENTIAL IS WHAT IS THIS FOR, AND WHAT DOES IMAM -H H the AGA KHAN USE THE MONEY FOR, AND WHAT IS SAID IN THE QURAN.

a) He gives back over 98% of the money from the believers -community, to the community (via their ...

ISMAILI MUSLIMS SEND THEIR PRAYERS TO AND THROUGH THEIR IMAM WHOSE DIVINELY ORDAINED APPOINTMENT & AUTHORITY COMES FROM PROPHET MUHAMMED & ALLAH - QURAN

The light (Nur)* of every Imam & Prophet in the past is one, & the same. “I have been the bearer of the "NOOR" a word which means "The Light" The ...

ISMAILIS SEND THEIR PRAYERS TO AND THROUGH THEIR IMAM WHOSE DIVINELY ORDAINED APPOINTMENT & AUTHORITY COMES FROM PROPHET MUHAMMED & ALLAH - QURAN

The light (Nur)* of every Imam & Prophet in the past is one, & the same. “I have been the bearer of the "NOOR" a word which means "The Light" The NOOR ...

The following explains Nandi. It is also important to know that the Mukhi has authority and does give Food to those in need and also that all the money raised goes back to help those in most need in the community and others through the constitutional entities of the community. A part of the values ...

Article on Tawhid by TheIsmaili USA

05 April 2020 | USA Inspirations from the Qur’an - Tawhid and Taqwa

“The following article is part of a special week of reflection focused on inspirations from the Qur’an.

As we reflect upon our current circumstances, let us collectively pray for the easing of ...

Ya Ali Madad:
Many counties do not allow ANY external constitution even if being on religious,caste,cult, lines over it citizens and constitution in their own country. However they do recognize all acts/lawa of international organization in which they are signotary (UNO,ICJ,WTO,UNESCO)
For eg.the ...