“ “Let the respect for pluralism become part of the psyche of our Jamat (community), around the world. And let us open hearts, aspirations, goals to a situation where, wherever the Jamat is living, the people amongst whom we live will say, "This is the way we wish to live our value system." If you are able to do that, I think you will be fulfilling one of the most remarkable “goals of our faith” because you will be putting into practice respect for all amongst whom you live.” (Hazar Imam - Aga Khan Diamond Jubilee 2018)”
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http://www.ismaili.net/html/modules.php ... 1370#71370
What is Pluralism
“Pluralism is a choice which understands competing values and ethics as sources and forces of strength, and enacts those which are for the common good. Pluralism is not instinctive, and requires a continuum of education and learning. Ethics* of Pluralism are a part of the individual and institutional paradigm. Pluralism recognises all values, faiths, diversity, equity, humanity, inclusion, resilience, equality and innovation”
*ethics is the vehicle of our values in action. Ethics enact our ethical code values and implicit biases. For example, individuals and institutions can behave ethically or unethically. Ethics of pluralism can prevent or change a course of action (m chatur sept 2020)
Pluralism - Ismaili Muslim Interpretation
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Re: Pluralism - Ismaili Muslim Interpretation
New Article http://ismaili.net/timeline/2020/2020-1 ... ociety.pdf
mahebubchatur wrote:“ “Let the respect for pluralism become part of the psyche of our Jamat (community), around the world. And let us open hearts, aspirations, goals to a situation where, wherever the Jamat is living, the people amongst whom we live will say, "This is the way we wish to live our value system." If you are able to do that, I think you will be fulfilling one of the most remarkable “goals of our faith” because you will be putting into practice respect for all amongst whom you live.” (Hazar Imam - Aga Khan Diamond Jubilee 2018)”
More at
http://www.ismaili.net/html/modules.php ... 1370#71370
What is Pluralism
“Pluralism is a choice which understands competing values and ethics as sources and forces of strength, and enacts those which are for the common good. Pluralism is not instinctive, and requires a continuum of education and learning. Ethics* of Pluralism are a part of the individual and institutional paradigm. Pluralism recognises all values, faiths, diversity, equity, humanity, inclusion, resilience, equality and innovation”
*ethics is the vehicle of our values in action. Ethics enact our ethical code values and implicit biases. For example, individuals and institutions can behave ethically or unethically. Ethics of pluralism can prevent or change a course of action (m chatur sept 2020)
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His Highness the AgaKhan - 25 November 2020
Delivered by Ms. Sheherazade Hirji, AKDN ’s Diplomatic Representative to Afghanistan
25th November 2020
“diversity and pluralism in our thinking are essential. “
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I thank the Governments of Afghanistan and Finland and the United Nations for convening the international community at this special moment for Afghanistan and its peoples.
We join today with more hope than ever that peace is on the near horizon. But we are also all aware that this is a delicate moment in Afghan history.
After almost two decades working together, we must all do everything possible to help seize this opportunity. The Ismaili Imamat and the Aga Khan Development Network reaffirm our deep and enduring commitment to the Afghan peoples, and to a peaceful, pluralist Afghanistan.
One of the lessons AKDN has learned from its work globally is that diversity and pluralism in our thinking are essential. Traditionally, differences have been seen as something that divides. We know they can also be a source of positive strength. As the Chairman of the Global Centre for Pluralism, founded in partnership with the Government of Canada, I firmly believe that the support of the Centre can be valuable to all stakeholders, as Afghans discuss how to create a lasting and enduring peace, reflecting all views and perspectives, recognising and respecting Afghanistan’s rich diversity. I know that the Centre stands ready to support all the parties towards this goal.
As Afghanistan enters a new period of transition, it will need the contributions of all its people, men and women, in every part of the country, to address their common challenges: rising poverty, climate disruption, an unforgiving pandemic. It will need all their talents to build an inclusive future with more opportunities, requiring more education, more knowledge, more private initiative. In these endeavours, AKDN is, and will remain, a steadfast partner.
Above all, we must ensure that our renewed pledges of support here are translated into tangible gains there, at the community level. Because it is by enabling people to work together purposefully, with visible results, that Afghans of all backgrounds will realise the power of peace to change their lives.
This is why AKDN will maintain the breadth of its work across the country. We will remain deeply engaged with the country’s education sector, where we have supported teachers and students, especially Afghan girls, in hundreds of schools. Our work to strengthen the health system spans our partnerships with Bamyan and Badakhshan, and the French Medical Institute for Children, with every AKDN agency contributing significantly to Afghanistan’s pandemic response. In culture, AKDN has restored some 150 heritage sites – symbols of the strength that came from Afghanistan’s connections to the rest of the world. The transformation of the Bala Hisar Citadel into an archaeological park is one of the latest examples of this work.
All of this must be underpinned by better economic opportunities for all Afghans. In this, AKDN has always insisted on the importance of Afghanistan’s neighbours for the country’s prosperity. AKDN has invested in regional connectivity and cooperation for decades, making gains in clean energy, financial services, infrastructure, and telecommunications, as these all enable livelihoods and underpin job creation. We are pleased to have been entrusted to take on the generation, transmission and delivery of energy through Badakhshon Energy, an innovative public-private partnership for Afghanistan, serving the entire province. We will also continue to help build human capacity throughout Central Asia, linking Afghanistan to its brothers and sisters through education, healthcare, and the Aga Khan University and the University of Central Asia.
During our twenty-five years in Afghanistan, AKDN has been guided by a fundamental belief that the key to the country’s future is in a vibrant, meritocratic, pluralistic civil society – in the Afghan people and in long-term institutions anchoring their contributions to the common good. As I close today, I reaffirm our commitment to working through them, along with the Afghan government and all our international partners, to strive for an Afghanistan that is peaceful, diverse, and dynamic.
Thank you. (AKDN)
25th November 2020
“diversity and pluralism in our thinking are essential. “
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I thank the Governments of Afghanistan and Finland and the United Nations for convening the international community at this special moment for Afghanistan and its peoples.
We join today with more hope than ever that peace is on the near horizon. But we are also all aware that this is a delicate moment in Afghan history.
After almost two decades working together, we must all do everything possible to help seize this opportunity. The Ismaili Imamat and the Aga Khan Development Network reaffirm our deep and enduring commitment to the Afghan peoples, and to a peaceful, pluralist Afghanistan.
One of the lessons AKDN has learned from its work globally is that diversity and pluralism in our thinking are essential. Traditionally, differences have been seen as something that divides. We know they can also be a source of positive strength. As the Chairman of the Global Centre for Pluralism, founded in partnership with the Government of Canada, I firmly believe that the support of the Centre can be valuable to all stakeholders, as Afghans discuss how to create a lasting and enduring peace, reflecting all views and perspectives, recognising and respecting Afghanistan’s rich diversity. I know that the Centre stands ready to support all the parties towards this goal.
As Afghanistan enters a new period of transition, it will need the contributions of all its people, men and women, in every part of the country, to address their common challenges: rising poverty, climate disruption, an unforgiving pandemic. It will need all their talents to build an inclusive future with more opportunities, requiring more education, more knowledge, more private initiative. In these endeavours, AKDN is, and will remain, a steadfast partner.
Above all, we must ensure that our renewed pledges of support here are translated into tangible gains there, at the community level. Because it is by enabling people to work together purposefully, with visible results, that Afghans of all backgrounds will realise the power of peace to change their lives.
This is why AKDN will maintain the breadth of its work across the country. We will remain deeply engaged with the country’s education sector, where we have supported teachers and students, especially Afghan girls, in hundreds of schools. Our work to strengthen the health system spans our partnerships with Bamyan and Badakhshan, and the French Medical Institute for Children, with every AKDN agency contributing significantly to Afghanistan’s pandemic response. In culture, AKDN has restored some 150 heritage sites – symbols of the strength that came from Afghanistan’s connections to the rest of the world. The transformation of the Bala Hisar Citadel into an archaeological park is one of the latest examples of this work.
All of this must be underpinned by better economic opportunities for all Afghans. In this, AKDN has always insisted on the importance of Afghanistan’s neighbours for the country’s prosperity. AKDN has invested in regional connectivity and cooperation for decades, making gains in clean energy, financial services, infrastructure, and telecommunications, as these all enable livelihoods and underpin job creation. We are pleased to have been entrusted to take on the generation, transmission and delivery of energy through Badakhshon Energy, an innovative public-private partnership for Afghanistan, serving the entire province. We will also continue to help build human capacity throughout Central Asia, linking Afghanistan to its brothers and sisters through education, healthcare, and the Aga Khan University and the University of Central Asia.
During our twenty-five years in Afghanistan, AKDN has been guided by a fundamental belief that the key to the country’s future is in a vibrant, meritocratic, pluralistic civil society – in the Afghan people and in long-term institutions anchoring their contributions to the common good. As I close today, I reaffirm our commitment to working through them, along with the Afghan government and all our international partners, to strive for an Afghanistan that is peaceful, diverse, and dynamic.
Thank you. (AKDN)
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Diamond Jubilee Goals include Pluralism
Towards the end of the Golden Jubilee, Hazar Imam ( Aga Khan) had given goals including pluralism, which is yet to be achieved by the Leadership.
The current Diamond Jubilee goals (2018) include
1. Pluralism
2. Inclusive Leadership
3. Best Practice
4. Poverty alleviation
5. Improve Quality of life
6. Early childhood development
7. Institutional stabilization
8. Universities (Long-term
9. Jamatkhana development
10. Dini education
11. Improve Perception of Islam
#AgaKhan #Ismaili #Pluralism
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The current Diamond Jubilee goals (2018) include
1. Pluralism
2. Inclusive Leadership
3. Best Practice
4. Poverty alleviation
5. Improve Quality of life
6. Early childhood development
7. Institutional stabilization
8. Universities (Long-term
9. Jamatkhana development
10. Dini education
11. Improve Perception of Islam
#AgaKhan #Ismaili #Pluralism
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The constitutional entities of the community must be ....
The constitutional entities of the Ismaili community @akdn must be meritocratic transparent inclusive & pluralistic
https://twitter.com/chaturmahebub/statu ... 94216?s=12
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Global Centre of Pluralism -request for clarification
Thank you for your email below . I note Global Center for Pluralism was not able to roll out your teaching program to more educators. The reason is GCP do not have funding for this, & so seeking funding from the public.
A copy of this, teachers educators program’s report/budget will be helpful & to how many have been trained and the roll our plan
It is agreed that it is “absolutely vital” for pluralism to be taught in schools, and for pluralism to be made a part of our thinking & pchyce (as His Highness- Hazar Imam has repeatedly directed)
Can you please let me know if you have considered or done the following;
Create an online pluralism course, using the AKF/IIS/AKES learning platform, and their available resources?
AKF has a schools 2030 program, with 1000 schools. Can pluralism not be added to that programme which will maximise outcomes and economies of scale with collaboration. AKF and all Ismaili community’s entities have “pluralism. as a priority and a goal”
Similarly the Ismaili community schools (religious and secular), can assist in this program with resources.
GCP has substantial endowment funds on deposit. Since teaching is absolutely critical, can a specific new request be justified to the Board and government of Canada, based a supplemental addendum to the current plan and budgets. (accepting/learning from the lessons/mistakes since 2015)
I refer to my earlier emails. You have not replied. Please also see my researched requests & suggestions. - Link
http://ismaili.net/timeline/2020/2020-1 ... ociety.pdf
I look forward to hearing from you. (I have no material or positional “self interest” other than, to assist & do what our Imam has stressed relentlessly & unequivocally about embracing understanding learning and teaching pluralism.
Kind regards
Mahebub
Email requesting Donations
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From: Global Centre for Pluralism / Centre mondial du pluralisme <the-global-centre-for-pluralism@mx-can.keela.co>
Subject: Help to Bring Pluralism Into Classrooms Around the World: Support a Teacher
To: Mahebub Chatur <mahebubchatur@gmail.com>
Dear Friends of the Centre,
The dramatic events of 2020 have amplified global awareness of inequality and heightened the critical importance of pluralism.
When the world is divided, pluralism matters most
As we look ahead to 2021, we see an urgent need for more thoughtful and proactive responses to rising exclusion and marginalization. We will continue to look for creative and impactful ways to advance pluralism and expand into new areas where our work can make a difference.
Recognizing that in 2021 societies around the world will be focused on recovering from this crisis and mending the fault lines that have been revealed, we will be guided by our new theme:
Beyond recovery: The power of pluralism in a divided age
Our work will inform how communities worldwide can build bridges of understanding and respect in this particularly divisive time, making the global recovery more meaningful, tangible and sustainable for all.
We will continue to further pluralism with evidence-based resources that can be adapted to different contexts.
We will be putting pluralism tools in the hands of those on the frontlines of efforts to go ‘beyond recovery’, such as educators looking to make their schools and classrooms more inclusive, welcoming spaces, policymakersseeking the evidence to make important policy changes for pluralism, and grassroots activists taking immediate action for pluralism.
As a Friend of the Centre, we need your help
We want to support more of these frontline actors of pluralism. In particular, teachers, who have had an incredibly challenging year balancing the many restrictions imposed by the pandemic, and yet have been deeply resilient, managing in creative ways to deliver quality education to their students.
This past summer, we received hundreds of emails from teachers wanting to participate in the virtual training we offered, Talking About Racism in the Classroom. The response was overwhelming! There is a considerable need for teaching resources to address systemic social issues with students.
Due to limited resources, we were unable to provide training to all the teachers who expressed interest.
With your help, we can give more teachers access to professional development on pluralism next year. Your donation will support teachers to engage with differences in their classrooms, and build the confidence to have the challenging conversations with their students that lead to stronger critical thinking skills, empathy and open-mindedness.
SUPPORT A TEACHER
DONATE NOW
The Global Centre for Pluralism is an independent, charitable organization founded by His Highness the Aga Khan and the Government of Canada. We work with policy leaders, educators and community builders around the world to amplify and implement the transformative power of pluralism.
Chers amis du Centre,
Chères amies du Centre,
Les événements dramatiques de 2020 ont augmenté la conscience mondiale de l’inégalité ainsi que l’importance cruciale du pluralisme.
C’est quand le monde est divisé que le pluralisme importe le plus.
En nous tournant vers 2021, nous constatons un urgent besoin de réponses plus réfléchies et proactives à l’exclusion et à la marginalisation montantes. Nous continuerons de chercher des façons créatives et percutantes de faire avancer le pluralisme et d’étendre notre engagement à de nouveaux champs de pratique où notre travail peut faire une différence.
Sachant qu’en 2021, les sociétés du monde entier s’affaireront à se rétablir de cette crise et à réparer les failles qu’elle a révélées, nous serons guidés par un nouveau thème :
Au-delà du rétablissement : le pouvoir du pluralisme à une époque divisée
Notre travail indiquera des voies à suivre pour que les communautés du monde entier puissent adopter une attitude de compréhension et de respect en cette période de grandes divisions, et ce, afin de faire en sorte que le rétablissement mondial puisse être plus significatif, tangible et durable pour tous.
Nous continuerons de favoriser le pluralisme en proposant des ressources fondées sur des données probantes qui peuvent être adaptées à différents contextes.
Nous mettrons des outils pour le pluralisme dans les mains de ceux et celles qui sont à la tête des efforts pour aller « au-delà du rétablissement », comme les enseignants et enseignantes qui cherchent à faire de leur école et de leur classe des lieux plus inclusifs et accueillants, les décideurs et décideuses politiques qui cherchent des données probantes afin de faire des changements politiques en faveur du pluralisme, et les activistes communautaires qui prennent des mesures immédiates pour le pluralisme.
En tant qu’ami ou amie du Centre, nous avons besoin de votre aide
Nous voulons soutenir un plus grand nombre d’acteurs aux premières lignes du pluralisme. Plus particulièrement le personnel enseignant, qui a connu une année exceptionnellement difficile, devant composer avec toutes les restrictions imposées par la pandémie, mais qui a fait preuve d’une grande résilience en trouvant des façons créatives d’offrir une éducation de qualité à ses élèves.
L’été dernier, nous avons reçu des centaines de courriels de la part d’enseignants et d’enseignantes désirant participer à la formation virtuelle que nous avons offerte, Parler de racisme dans la classe. La réponse a été extraordinaire et a souligné le besoin considérable de ressources pédagogiques abordant les enjeux sociaux systémiques avec les élèves.
Compte tenu des ressources limitées, nous n’avons pas pu offrir la formation à tous ceux et celles qui ont exprimé leur intérêt.
Avec votre aide, nous pourrons offrir un perfectionnement professionnel à un plus grand nombre d’enseignants et d’enseignantes l’an prochain. Votre don aidera le personnel enseignant à aborder les différences en classe et à acquérir la confiance nécessaire pour tenir des conversations délicates avec ses élèves afin de développer en eux la pensée critique, l’empathie et l’ouverture d’esprit.
SOUTENIR UN ENSEIGNANT OU UNE ENSEIGNANTE
Faites Un Don
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Copyright © 2020 Global Centre for Pluralism / Centre mondial du pluralisme, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
330, promenade Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N 0C7
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A copy of this, teachers educators program’s report/budget will be helpful & to how many have been trained and the roll our plan
It is agreed that it is “absolutely vital” for pluralism to be taught in schools, and for pluralism to be made a part of our thinking & pchyce (as His Highness- Hazar Imam has repeatedly directed)
Can you please let me know if you have considered or done the following;
Create an online pluralism course, using the AKF/IIS/AKES learning platform, and their available resources?
AKF has a schools 2030 program, with 1000 schools. Can pluralism not be added to that programme which will maximise outcomes and economies of scale with collaboration. AKF and all Ismaili community’s entities have “pluralism. as a priority and a goal”
Similarly the Ismaili community schools (religious and secular), can assist in this program with resources.
GCP has substantial endowment funds on deposit. Since teaching is absolutely critical, can a specific new request be justified to the Board and government of Canada, based a supplemental addendum to the current plan and budgets. (accepting/learning from the lessons/mistakes since 2015)
I refer to my earlier emails. You have not replied. Please also see my researched requests & suggestions. - Link
http://ismaili.net/timeline/2020/2020-1 ... ociety.pdf
I look forward to hearing from you. (I have no material or positional “self interest” other than, to assist & do what our Imam has stressed relentlessly & unequivocally about embracing understanding learning and teaching pluralism.
Kind regards
Mahebub
Email requesting Donations
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From: Global Centre for Pluralism / Centre mondial du pluralisme <the-global-centre-for-pluralism@mx-can.keela.co>
Subject: Help to Bring Pluralism Into Classrooms Around the World: Support a Teacher
To: Mahebub Chatur <mahebubchatur@gmail.com>
Dear Friends of the Centre,
The dramatic events of 2020 have amplified global awareness of inequality and heightened the critical importance of pluralism.
When the world is divided, pluralism matters most
As we look ahead to 2021, we see an urgent need for more thoughtful and proactive responses to rising exclusion and marginalization. We will continue to look for creative and impactful ways to advance pluralism and expand into new areas where our work can make a difference.
Recognizing that in 2021 societies around the world will be focused on recovering from this crisis and mending the fault lines that have been revealed, we will be guided by our new theme:
Beyond recovery: The power of pluralism in a divided age
Our work will inform how communities worldwide can build bridges of understanding and respect in this particularly divisive time, making the global recovery more meaningful, tangible and sustainable for all.
We will continue to further pluralism with evidence-based resources that can be adapted to different contexts.
We will be putting pluralism tools in the hands of those on the frontlines of efforts to go ‘beyond recovery’, such as educators looking to make their schools and classrooms more inclusive, welcoming spaces, policymakersseeking the evidence to make important policy changes for pluralism, and grassroots activists taking immediate action for pluralism.
As a Friend of the Centre, we need your help
We want to support more of these frontline actors of pluralism. In particular, teachers, who have had an incredibly challenging year balancing the many restrictions imposed by the pandemic, and yet have been deeply resilient, managing in creative ways to deliver quality education to their students.
This past summer, we received hundreds of emails from teachers wanting to participate in the virtual training we offered, Talking About Racism in the Classroom. The response was overwhelming! There is a considerable need for teaching resources to address systemic social issues with students.
Due to limited resources, we were unable to provide training to all the teachers who expressed interest.
With your help, we can give more teachers access to professional development on pluralism next year. Your donation will support teachers to engage with differences in their classrooms, and build the confidence to have the challenging conversations with their students that lead to stronger critical thinking skills, empathy and open-mindedness.
SUPPORT A TEACHER
DONATE NOW
The Global Centre for Pluralism is an independent, charitable organization founded by His Highness the Aga Khan and the Government of Canada. We work with policy leaders, educators and community builders around the world to amplify and implement the transformative power of pluralism.
Chers amis du Centre,
Chères amies du Centre,
Les événements dramatiques de 2020 ont augmenté la conscience mondiale de l’inégalité ainsi que l’importance cruciale du pluralisme.
C’est quand le monde est divisé que le pluralisme importe le plus.
En nous tournant vers 2021, nous constatons un urgent besoin de réponses plus réfléchies et proactives à l’exclusion et à la marginalisation montantes. Nous continuerons de chercher des façons créatives et percutantes de faire avancer le pluralisme et d’étendre notre engagement à de nouveaux champs de pratique où notre travail peut faire une différence.
Sachant qu’en 2021, les sociétés du monde entier s’affaireront à se rétablir de cette crise et à réparer les failles qu’elle a révélées, nous serons guidés par un nouveau thème :
Au-delà du rétablissement : le pouvoir du pluralisme à une époque divisée
Notre travail indiquera des voies à suivre pour que les communautés du monde entier puissent adopter une attitude de compréhension et de respect en cette période de grandes divisions, et ce, afin de faire en sorte que le rétablissement mondial puisse être plus significatif, tangible et durable pour tous.
Nous continuerons de favoriser le pluralisme en proposant des ressources fondées sur des données probantes qui peuvent être adaptées à différents contextes.
Nous mettrons des outils pour le pluralisme dans les mains de ceux et celles qui sont à la tête des efforts pour aller « au-delà du rétablissement », comme les enseignants et enseignantes qui cherchent à faire de leur école et de leur classe des lieux plus inclusifs et accueillants, les décideurs et décideuses politiques qui cherchent des données probantes afin de faire des changements politiques en faveur du pluralisme, et les activistes communautaires qui prennent des mesures immédiates pour le pluralisme.
En tant qu’ami ou amie du Centre, nous avons besoin de votre aide
Nous voulons soutenir un plus grand nombre d’acteurs aux premières lignes du pluralisme. Plus particulièrement le personnel enseignant, qui a connu une année exceptionnellement difficile, devant composer avec toutes les restrictions imposées par la pandémie, mais qui a fait preuve d’une grande résilience en trouvant des façons créatives d’offrir une éducation de qualité à ses élèves.
L’été dernier, nous avons reçu des centaines de courriels de la part d’enseignants et d’enseignantes désirant participer à la formation virtuelle que nous avons offerte, Parler de racisme dans la classe. La réponse a été extraordinaire et a souligné le besoin considérable de ressources pédagogiques abordant les enjeux sociaux systémiques avec les élèves.
Compte tenu des ressources limitées, nous n’avons pas pu offrir la formation à tous ceux et celles qui ont exprimé leur intérêt.
Avec votre aide, nous pourrons offrir un perfectionnement professionnel à un plus grand nombre d’enseignants et d’enseignantes l’an prochain. Votre don aidera le personnel enseignant à aborder les différences en classe et à acquérir la confiance nécessaire pour tenir des conversations délicates avec ses élèves afin de développer en eux la pensée critique, l’empathie et l’ouverture d’esprit.
SOUTENIR UN ENSEIGNANT OU UNE ENSEIGNANTE
Faites Un Don
Le Centre mondial du pluralisme est une organisation indépendante à but non lucratif fondée par Son Altesse l’Aga Khan et le gouvernement du Canada. Le Centre travaille avec des leaders politiques, des éducateurs et des bâtisseurs communautaires du monde entier pour faire valoir le pouvoir transformateur du pluralisme et le mettre en œuvre.
Copyright © 2020 Global Centre for Pluralism / Centre mondial du pluralisme, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
330, promenade Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N 0C7
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Aga Khan sent guidance on 13 December 2020
On 15 Dec 2020, at 12:39, Mahebub Chatur <mahebub.chatur@me.com> wrote:
In the latest Talika, - blessings and guidance- Hazar Imam says the focus today, which the community Leadership is actioning, are as follows.(link below)
Summary
Providing support to all Murids who are “vulnerable” globally. That means vulnerable due to the overall impact of Covid19, including due to age, health, poverty, ignorance, misinformation disinformation, mentally, of exclusion & inequity (“all forms” of vulnerability - see GJ and DJ Goals too)
Keeping all the community - Jamat “Informed and motivated”
By responding & sharing all Farmans, Reports research & programs of all the Jamats globally including those submitted to Hazar Imam and sharing Imam’s guidance on them too.
Link to Farmans asking our Leaders Mukhis & volunteers to do so http://ismaili.net/source/chatur-best-practice.
Link to Guidance https://twitter.com/chaturmahebub/statu ... 34272?s=12
Hazar Imam as you know also says we are living in a post fact society with rampant misinformation & vindictive cynicism (Verifying facts & information in critical)
“More than ever today we must be able to publish authoritative documents based on primary sources. There is no point in us rereading and rereading and rereading third hand or fourth hand documents. We can only get tied up in other peoples' interpretations, get further and further away from the original concept and thoroughly muddle and cloud what should be the truth." (AgaKhan)
M Chatur
In the latest Talika, - blessings and guidance- Hazar Imam says the focus today, which the community Leadership is actioning, are as follows.(link below)
Summary
Providing support to all Murids who are “vulnerable” globally. That means vulnerable due to the overall impact of Covid19, including due to age, health, poverty, ignorance, misinformation disinformation, mentally, of exclusion & inequity (“all forms” of vulnerability - see GJ and DJ Goals too)
Keeping all the community - Jamat “Informed and motivated”
By responding & sharing all Farmans, Reports research & programs of all the Jamats globally including those submitted to Hazar Imam and sharing Imam’s guidance on them too.
Link to Farmans asking our Leaders Mukhis & volunteers to do so http://ismaili.net/source/chatur-best-practice.
Link to Guidance https://twitter.com/chaturmahebub/statu ... 34272?s=12
Hazar Imam as you know also says we are living in a post fact society with rampant misinformation & vindictive cynicism (Verifying facts & information in critical)
“More than ever today we must be able to publish authoritative documents based on primary sources. There is no point in us rereading and rereading and rereading third hand or fourth hand documents. We can only get tied up in other peoples' interpretations, get further and further away from the original concept and thoroughly muddle and cloud what should be the truth." (AgaKhan)
M Chatur
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New course on Pluralism
Pluralism - Ismaili perspective
A new online course is being launched soon. This is for all individuals, families, and through them their communities.
This is in accordance with the guidance from His Highness the Aga Khan, for pluralism to be taught and learned by everyone individually & institutionally.
“How we think shapes our institutions. And then our institutions shape us.” (Aga Khan)
There are currently no other “specific courses on pluralism.
If you know of any please share them on this Forum.
When we become aware of any, We will post them here.
COURSE PREVIEW
Host
Mahebub Chatur
Moderators
Naeema Kassam
Shaziya Chatur
LESSON 1
What is Pluralism
Link
https://youtu.be/zckZkwfIeqY
Self assessment - to test your understanding
Link - If expired you can request
by email to mahebubchatur@gmail.com
https://kahoot.it/challenge/02830226?ch ... 0522337750
A new online course is being launched soon. This is for all individuals, families, and through them their communities.
This is in accordance with the guidance from His Highness the Aga Khan, for pluralism to be taught and learned by everyone individually & institutionally.
“How we think shapes our institutions. And then our institutions shape us.” (Aga Khan)
There are currently no other “specific courses on pluralism.
If you know of any please share them on this Forum.
When we become aware of any, We will post them here.
COURSE PREVIEW
Host
Mahebub Chatur
Moderators
Naeema Kassam
Shaziya Chatur
LESSON 1
What is Pluralism
Link
https://youtu.be/zckZkwfIeqY
Self assessment - to test your understanding
Link - If expired you can request
by email to mahebubchatur@gmail.com
https://kahoot.it/challenge/02830226?ch ... 0522337750
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Re: Pluralism - Ismaili Muslim Interpretation
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 humility to explore what pluralism means—and why it is among the most urgent ethical and spiritual imperatives of our time, as
emphasized by Mawlana Hazar Imam.
What does it mean to live as a pluralist?
It means choosing a way of life rooted in the values taught by our Imam:
- Inclusion – Welcoming people of all backgrounds
- Kindness – Treating others with compassion and dignity
- Respect – Especially towards those with different views or traditions
- Responsiveness – Listening to and acknowledging greetings, concerns, and
requests from the Jamat
- Accountability – Honoring our Bayah by following Farmans and writing to the Imam when sincere concerns remain unanswered
To neglect these Farmans & principles is to risk disconnecting from the guidance in our Bayah
and Farmans.
Pluralism is not passive tolerance. It is:
- An active mindset
- A divine responsibility
- A way of life rooted in Qur’anic values and the teachings of the Imams
We are called by Imam to:
- Celebrate diversity in beliefs, cultures, and traditions
- Seek common ground while honoring our differences
- Learn from one another
- Embrace a cosmopolitan ethic of justice, humility, and collective progress
The creation of a harmonious society where every individual feels not only accepted but truly welcome is the responsibility of all citizens.” – Mawlana Hazar
Imam, 28 May 2015
Part 2: Advocacy for Pluralism in Institutional Governance
Faith-Based Advocacy for Economic Justice and Institutional Accountability
Many of our institutions, while grounded in spiritual guidance, risk straying from the principles of pluralism, equity, and justice embedded in our Constitution and
Farmans.
As neoliberal systems dominate global and local economies, we witness:
- Increasing elitism among leadership
- Opaque decision-making, often behind closed doors
- Lack of independent oversight and transparent grievance processes
- A culture of silence that discourages honest dialogue or dissent
This is not aligned with the values our Imam has consistently urged us to uphold.
To realign, we must:
- Champion ethical finance and economics: Islamic finance, cooperative models, and
socially responsible investments
- Demand transparency: in finances, appointments, and institutional decision-
making
- Promote inclusive economic policies: that uplift every part of the Jamat, not just
the privileged few
- Empower grassroots innovation: through ethical entrepreneurship and local
solutions
- Restore accountability and trust: via independent review mechanisms and
meaningful community engagement
The Challenge of Silence
Too many of us remain silent—believing divine justice will automatically correct injustice.
But faith is not passive. It requires action.
Imam has guided & taught us to:
Speak truth to power—even when it’s uncomfortable
- Challenge misconduct—even when cloaked in piety or tradition
- Protect the common good—even at personal risk
We must move beyond polite obedience and respectfully call for institutions that reflect the Farmans and ethical principles we commit to in our Bayah.
A Call to Action
Let us come together—leaders, volunteers, families, youth, and elders—to:
- Reclaim pluralism and justice as living, actionable values
- Reform our institutions with courage, compassion, and transparency
- Ensure our governance structures reflect the spiritual, ethical, and constitutional legacy
entrusted to us by our Imams—from before creation to today
Our Bayah is a two-way covenant.
Pluralism, justice, humility, and inclusion are not optional. They are divine imperatives for our time.
With respect and hope,
Chatur Mahebub
27 May 2025
Further Reading - Resources & Reflections
Challenges to Pluralism (X):
https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/1918 ... 7Xf2J0Rhqf
O552US
The Opposite of Pluralism (X):
https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/1918 ... 7Xf2J0Rhqf
O552USg
What Is Pluralism?
A Short Video Presentation (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/C6bhkokmcUA?si=wP5uMHxBArIeW7QR
Bayah Faith, Authority, and Farmans (PDF):
http://ismaili.net/timeline/2025/bayah.pdf3
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 humility to explore what pluralism means—and why it is among the most urgent ethical and spiritual imperatives of our time, as
emphasized by Mawlana Hazar Imam.
What does it mean to live as a pluralist?
It means choosing a way of life rooted in the values taught by our Imam:
- Inclusion – Welcoming people of all backgrounds
- Kindness – Treating others with compassion and dignity
- Respect – Especially towards those with different views or traditions
- Responsiveness – Listening to and acknowledging greetings, concerns, and
requests from the Jamat
- Accountability – Honoring our Bayah by following Farmans and writing to the Imam when sincere concerns remain unanswered
To neglect these Farmans & principles is to risk disconnecting from the guidance in our Bayah
and Farmans.
Pluralism is not passive tolerance. It is:
- An active mindset
- A divine responsibility
- A way of life rooted in Qur’anic values and the teachings of the Imams
We are called by Imam to:
- Celebrate diversity in beliefs, cultures, and traditions
- Seek common ground while honoring our differences
- Learn from one another
- Embrace a cosmopolitan ethic of justice, humility, and collective progress
The creation of a harmonious society where every individual feels not only accepted but truly welcome is the responsibility of all citizens.” – Mawlana Hazar
Imam, 28 May 2015
Part 2: Advocacy for Pluralism in Institutional Governance
Faith-Based Advocacy for Economic Justice and Institutional Accountability
Many of our institutions, while grounded in spiritual guidance, risk straying from the principles of pluralism, equity, and justice embedded in our Constitution and
Farmans.
As neoliberal systems dominate global and local economies, we witness:
- Increasing elitism among leadership
- Opaque decision-making, often behind closed doors
- Lack of independent oversight and transparent grievance processes
- A culture of silence that discourages honest dialogue or dissent
This is not aligned with the values our Imam has consistently urged us to uphold.
To realign, we must:
- Champion ethical finance and economics: Islamic finance, cooperative models, and
socially responsible investments
- Demand transparency: in finances, appointments, and institutional decision-
making
- Promote inclusive economic policies: that uplift every part of the Jamat, not just
the privileged few
- Empower grassroots innovation: through ethical entrepreneurship and local
solutions
- Restore accountability and trust: via independent review mechanisms and
meaningful community engagement
The Challenge of Silence
Too many of us remain silent—believing divine justice will automatically correct injustice.
But faith is not passive. It requires action.
Imam has guided & taught us to:
Speak truth to power—even when it’s uncomfortable
- Challenge misconduct—even when cloaked in piety or tradition
- Protect the common good—even at personal risk
We must move beyond polite obedience and respectfully call for institutions that reflect the Farmans and ethical principles we commit to in our Bayah.
A Call to Action
Let us come together—leaders, volunteers, families, youth, and elders—to:
- Reclaim pluralism and justice as living, actionable values
- Reform our institutions with courage, compassion, and transparency
- Ensure our governance structures reflect the spiritual, ethical, and constitutional legacy
entrusted to us by our Imams—from before creation to today
Our Bayah is a two-way covenant.
Pluralism, justice, humility, and inclusion are not optional. They are divine imperatives for our time.
With respect and hope,
Chatur Mahebub
27 May 2025
Further Reading - Resources & ReflectionsChallenges to Pluralism (X):
https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/1918 ... 7Xf2J0Rhqf
O552US
The Opposite of Pluralism (X):
https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/1918 ... 7Xf2J0Rhqf
O552USg
What Is Pluralism?
A Short Video Presentation (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/C6bhkokmcUA?si=wP5uMHxBArIeW7QR
Bayah Faith, Authority, and Farmans (PDF):
http://ismaili.net/timeline/2025/bayah.pdf3
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mahebubchatur
- Posts: 383
- Joined: Mon Jan 13, 2014 7:01 pm
Re: Pluralism - Ismaili Muslim Interpretation
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
Full article and Farmans
https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/08c- ... n_2025_fnl
https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/1918 ... hqfO552USg