Dear All LIF IIS AKDN & Noorani family
Ya Ali Madad,
Further evidence, and urgent appeal regarding the unlawful closure of the Versova Jamatkhana in Mumbai without authority from Mawlana Hazar Imam. (Also Coventry Dholka & others)
On a Facebook Live broadcast, Mr. Nizar Daredia (resident of London, currently in Mumbai) provides clear evidence & testimony, naming individuals, institutions, and councils, and giving contact details. Link below
His evidence made publicly and on record, includes also the following:
1. Closure of Versova Jamatkhana by Leaders with no Farman
• The Jamatkhana has been closed without the authority - Farman of Mawlana Hazar Imam. No survey. Now they claim they will served ???!!!!
• Mukhi Saheb of Versova, Mr. Hashim Shroff has confirmed that murids - members in the area should directly contact him for help.
He has shared his phone number publicly and offered to cover travel costs to ensure members are not excluded & abandoned. The council are not helping
2. Neglect of Vulnerable members Murids of the community
• Two named individuals in great need recently passed away without proper support from the councils.
• The Pune Council and South Mumbai Council refused to assist, even withdrawing critical rent support from one Murid he has named suffering from kidney disease. In his final days, he had to depend on donors and private assistance simply to die with dignity.
3. Failure of Council Leaders
• Mr. Daredia has directly named the South Mumbai Council President, Mr. Nazim Hamid as making repeated false blatant excuses (e.g., claiming “surveys” are needed, or citing “upcoming events” such as the birthday of Mawlana Hazar Imam).
• The truth, as Mr. Daredia and the Mukhi Saheb have both made clear, is that the Jamatkhana has been closed, and possibly sold, and the leaders are avoiding accountability and disrespecting the Jamat the Mukhi and Hazar Imam
This is not speculation. These are named and evidenced facts, given openly in public by named individuals, and therefore stand as evidence of Leaders intentional failure, neglect, and dishonesty towards the Jamat they claim and press to support as one Jamat
The culture & pattern here reflects wider concerns across the Jamat worldwide:
• Farmans and the Ismaili Constitution are withheld.
• Vulnerable murids are neglected.
• Decisions are made without authority from the Imam.
• Leadership offers only excuses instead of truth.
Link to pending list below
For this reason, this letter is not only an evidence record but also an appeal to all leaders:
• To the Leaders International Forum (LIF).
• To the Noorani family of Mawlana Hazar Imam.
• To the Presidents, Mukhis, Kamadias, and Councils across India and beyond.
We ask you ALL to act and intervene immediately:
• Restore the Versova Jamatkhana to the Jamat. Other Jamat Khannas
• Ensure dignity, support, and compassion for vulnerable members in line with the Imam’s Farmans.
• End the pattern of excuses, secrecy, and neglect.
We also appeal to members of the Jamat in Mumbai & Global :
• Contact your Mukhi Sahebs for help directly.
• Do not be silenced or misled by excuses.
• Stand together as one Jamat to ensure that Jamatkhanas remain open, accessible, and guided only by the Farmans& authority of Mawlana Hazar Imam.
This situation is a grave breach of Farmans Bayah-trust, accountability, and responsibility.
This requires honesty, courage, and immediate corrective action in accordance with the directions Farmans of Imam including the constitution still witheld
Video broadcast by Nizar from Mumbai
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Cdf2Mciid/
List of pending items to LIF
viewtopic.php?p=74511#p74511
Ya Ali Madad,
M Chatur
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Further Letter & reminders to Leaders International Forum - LIF
Dear All, including LIF Huzur IIS Noorani family
Aga Khan Foundation - TheIsmaili- has shared the following statement after its participation at the United Nations General Assembly:
“AKF was proud to participate in the @UN General Assembly last week, where several leaders engaged with partners on shared priorities, including nutrition, climate resilience, and education… For nearly 60 years, AKF has championed community-led solutions to complex development issues, and we are grateful to the many partners who stand with us as we build a future where we all thrive together.”
In response, I share the following tweet:
“#AgaKhan #Ismaili For 60 yrs @akfglobal claims ‘community-led development’. Yet requests for transparency—Farmans, Ismaili Constitution & list of villages truly empowered—still unanswered. @UN @SF4Nutrition @GPforEducation @EnergyAlliance @WorldBank @RockefellerFdn”
These reflect not only my concern, but a broader and persistent reality: repeated requests by members of the Jamat for transparency and disclosure have gone annd still remain unanswered.
Despite Hazar Imam’s - His Highness the Aga Khan’s - explicit guidance - Farmans on openness, accountability, and responsible governance, leaders continue to deliberately withhold eg the Ismaili Constitution and the Farmans from the Jamat, as well as specific information about which villages have truly been enabled through “community-led” development today after 60 years claimed ?
Equally concerning is the lack of transparency regarding the executive boards and officers of each entity, including the Aga Khan Foundation, the Aga Khan Development Network, and the Ismaili Imamat Foundation in Portugal.
While names of certain same group of individuals- leaders appear through media reports or during public visits—such as the recent official engagements in Cairo East Africa and Paris—there remains no open systematic disclosure of the individuals in fact controlling the day to day executive governance and eg filtering communications to and from Imam
When AKF asserts before the United Nations and its partners that it has pursued “community-led development” for 60 years, it is only fair and just to provide verifiable evidence: which communities, which villages, and what measurable empowerment has been achieved?
Without such disclosure, the claim are rhetoric intended to secure funding and partnerships, rather than a faithful upholding f Farmans and Ismaili Constitution-
The Jamat has a right to proof of empowerment participation, inclusivity, and accountability.
The Jamat, deserves no less—especially when the leaders represent and the work is carried out in the name of the Imam and the community.
It is in this spirit of constructive engagement, consistent with Mawlana Hazar Imam’s directions, that I once again call upon the leaders to:
1. Release the Ismaili Constitution and Farmans to the Jamat.
2. Publish a clear record of ALL entities, of the community including their executive non executive de facto boards, officers - the real decision makers
3. Provide verifiable data and list of every Ismaili and other villages and communities that have been enabled to truly leading and managing their own development.
Sixty years of claims now demand sixty years of evidence - as Imam says it is words backed with actions and being the examples to uphold and share including Farmans & constitution
Awaiting a substantive response - list of pending requests
viewtopic.php?p=74511#p74511
Respectfully,
M Chatur
Aga Khan Foundation - TheIsmaili- has shared the following statement after its participation at the United Nations General Assembly:
“AKF was proud to participate in the @UN General Assembly last week, where several leaders engaged with partners on shared priorities, including nutrition, climate resilience, and education… For nearly 60 years, AKF has championed community-led solutions to complex development issues, and we are grateful to the many partners who stand with us as we build a future where we all thrive together.”
In response, I share the following tweet:
“#AgaKhan #Ismaili For 60 yrs @akfglobal claims ‘community-led development’. Yet requests for transparency—Farmans, Ismaili Constitution & list of villages truly empowered—still unanswered. @UN @SF4Nutrition @GPforEducation @EnergyAlliance @WorldBank @RockefellerFdn”
These reflect not only my concern, but a broader and persistent reality: repeated requests by members of the Jamat for transparency and disclosure have gone annd still remain unanswered.
Despite Hazar Imam’s - His Highness the Aga Khan’s - explicit guidance - Farmans on openness, accountability, and responsible governance, leaders continue to deliberately withhold eg the Ismaili Constitution and the Farmans from the Jamat, as well as specific information about which villages have truly been enabled through “community-led” development today after 60 years claimed ?
Equally concerning is the lack of transparency regarding the executive boards and officers of each entity, including the Aga Khan Foundation, the Aga Khan Development Network, and the Ismaili Imamat Foundation in Portugal.
While names of certain same group of individuals- leaders appear through media reports or during public visits—such as the recent official engagements in Cairo East Africa and Paris—there remains no open systematic disclosure of the individuals in fact controlling the day to day executive governance and eg filtering communications to and from Imam
When AKF asserts before the United Nations and its partners that it has pursued “community-led development” for 60 years, it is only fair and just to provide verifiable evidence: which communities, which villages, and what measurable empowerment has been achieved?
Without such disclosure, the claim are rhetoric intended to secure funding and partnerships, rather than a faithful upholding f Farmans and Ismaili Constitution-
The Jamat has a right to proof of empowerment participation, inclusivity, and accountability.
The Jamat, deserves no less—especially when the leaders represent and the work is carried out in the name of the Imam and the community.
It is in this spirit of constructive engagement, consistent with Mawlana Hazar Imam’s directions, that I once again call upon the leaders to:
1. Release the Ismaili Constitution and Farmans to the Jamat.
2. Publish a clear record of ALL entities, of the community including their executive non executive de facto boards, officers - the real decision makers
3. Provide verifiable data and list of every Ismaili and other villages and communities that have been enabled to truly leading and managing their own development.
Sixty years of claims now demand sixty years of evidence - as Imam says it is words backed with actions and being the examples to uphold and share including Farmans & constitution
Awaiting a substantive response - list of pending requests
viewtopic.php?p=74511#p74511
Respectfully,
M Chatur
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Re India further letter and requests to Leaders International Forum - LIF
Dear All, including Noorani Family
I share here a further video by Mr. Nizar Daredia, who is presently in Mumbai, offering further evidence of the culture of disinformation and intimidation by Leaders that continues to harm the Jamat. Watch and listen for yourself. Link below
Mr. Daredia directly addresses leaders & their conduct in India, including a Regional President, She has been instructing volunteers and ladies not to welcome visiting murids or to show them our Jamatkhana and our traditions and that Imam has said not to share videos. Not true
Such visitors, coming from outside India, are treated with suspicion rather than with the love, unity, and hospitality that our Imam has repeatedly guided us to uphold.
Mr. Daredia challenges the claim—attributed to the Council and the Huzur department—that “directives from the Imam” forbid videos or sharing of Farmans & traditions. There are none.
He rightly asks: if such communications exist, where is the proof? Let them be shared openly, with signatures and authenticity. Otherwise, it is nothing but lies.
He reminds the leaders that secrecy, suppression, and falsehoods are in direct contradiction to the Farmans of Mawlana Hazar Imam, who has called on us to demystify the faith, to share knowledge, Farmans constitution and to live with transparency and accountability.
Equally false is the excuse that sharing videos or welcoming visitors could cause “terrorism” against our Jamat. As claimed by this named Regiobal Leader. This has never been the case.
Indeed, in our own official community media outlets the same Leaders regularly publish videos of our faith, accessible to anyone. Why then suppress members of the Jamat
This culture of fear and dishonesty is not only hypocritical but harmful. Leaders preach “One Jamat” in words, while in action they divide, exclude, and marginalise them. Vulnerable murids in India remain without adequate housing, health support, or dignity—despite abundant funds and donor generosity.
Instead of supporting & protecting them, leaders deny them even the basic right to even access the Constitution and Farmans despite Farmans.
This is further evidence, further testimony, and further appeal:
Stop lying to the Jamat.
Stop suppressing Farmans, the Constitution, and authentic guidance.
Stop intimidating those who welcome others to Jamatkhanas and traditions.
Start treating the Jamat with honesty, love, and respect, as Hazar Imam has repeatedly directed.
It is time for change. Let this testimony from Mumbai be another reminder that silence, secrecy, and fear serve no one—not the Imam, not the institutions, and not the Jamat.
Link
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19pcPRtcxH/
Respectfully,
I share here a further video by Mr. Nizar Daredia, who is presently in Mumbai, offering further evidence of the culture of disinformation and intimidation by Leaders that continues to harm the Jamat. Watch and listen for yourself. Link below
Mr. Daredia directly addresses leaders & their conduct in India, including a Regional President, She has been instructing volunteers and ladies not to welcome visiting murids or to show them our Jamatkhana and our traditions and that Imam has said not to share videos. Not true
Such visitors, coming from outside India, are treated with suspicion rather than with the love, unity, and hospitality that our Imam has repeatedly guided us to uphold.
Mr. Daredia challenges the claim—attributed to the Council and the Huzur department—that “directives from the Imam” forbid videos or sharing of Farmans & traditions. There are none.
He rightly asks: if such communications exist, where is the proof? Let them be shared openly, with signatures and authenticity. Otherwise, it is nothing but lies.
He reminds the leaders that secrecy, suppression, and falsehoods are in direct contradiction to the Farmans of Mawlana Hazar Imam, who has called on us to demystify the faith, to share knowledge, Farmans constitution and to live with transparency and accountability.
Equally false is the excuse that sharing videos or welcoming visitors could cause “terrorism” against our Jamat. As claimed by this named Regiobal Leader. This has never been the case.
Indeed, in our own official community media outlets the same Leaders regularly publish videos of our faith, accessible to anyone. Why then suppress members of the Jamat
This culture of fear and dishonesty is not only hypocritical but harmful. Leaders preach “One Jamat” in words, while in action they divide, exclude, and marginalise them. Vulnerable murids in India remain without adequate housing, health support, or dignity—despite abundant funds and donor generosity.
Instead of supporting & protecting them, leaders deny them even the basic right to even access the Constitution and Farmans despite Farmans.
This is further evidence, further testimony, and further appeal:
Stop lying to the Jamat.
Stop suppressing Farmans, the Constitution, and authentic guidance.
Stop intimidating those who welcome others to Jamatkhanas and traditions.
Start treating the Jamat with honesty, love, and respect, as Hazar Imam has repeatedly directed.
It is time for change. Let this testimony from Mumbai be another reminder that silence, secrecy, and fear serve no one—not the Imam, not the institutions, and not the Jamat.
Link
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19pcPRtcxH/
Respectfully,
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Further letter & requests Leaders International Forum - LIF
Dear All – LIF, AKDN, AKF, IIS, Huzur, The Ismaili, Nation Media and Members of the Noorani Family,
I write with deep concern regarding the recent statement by the Leaders - media team that “The Ismaili is the sole official source of information for our community, available on all major digital platforms. Providing reliable and accurate information about and for our community”
This statement by the Leaders is at best misleading and incomplete. The Ismaili is not and cannot be described as independent or reliable impartial news for the community. Jamat.
Controlled by the same group, For decades, this media team has been controlled by the same group of leaders who have consistently withheld eg the Ismaili Constitution and the Farmans of Mawlana Hazar Imam. These are the very foundations of our faith and communal governance, yet they have been denied to the Jamat despite Imam’s explicit guidance and reminders to share them with the entire Jamat.
Equally, The Ismaili has ignored legitimate questions raised by murids. It refuses to cover issues of genuine concern and the Murids perspectives & publishes only selective content designed to promote what leadership wishes to highlight. Such an approach silences critical voices and reduces media to public relations rather than truth-seeking.
This is directly contrary to Mawlana Hazar Imam’s guidance and vision for media of a reliable independent media
In his address to the International Press Institute in Nairobi (1979), he affirmed:
“Without reliable information the exercise of free choice is illusory. The press must be independent, it must present facts truthfully and in a balanced way, and it must give expression to differing views.”
These words remain as relevant today as they were then. Without independence, balance, and pluralism of voices, news becomes propaganda.
Mawlana Hazar Imam has also stressed that pluralism is no longer a luxury, it is a survival strategy (Global Centre for Pluralism, 2006). This applies not only to nations but also to our own community institutions. A pluralistic media must give voice to multiple perspectives, include dissenting or questioning voices, and represent the lived realities of all Jamats. When The Ismaili suppresses concerns and refuses to acknowledge questions, it violates the very ethic of pluralism that Imam has taught us is central to our survival and flourishing.
Today, authentic Ismaili news and dialogue are found not through this controlled outlet, but through citizens’ voices on social media, independent forums, and community-led platforms—where evidence is shared and all perspectives are heard.
For example, here is a link to a list of critical questions of the other side - community that The Ismaili has never addressed:
viewtopic.php?p=74555#p74555
Until the Constitution and Farmans are shared as directed by Mawlana Hazar Imam, and until The Ismaili opens itself to independent all sides of news independent accountability and pluralism, it cannot be called independent or reliable.
By calling yourself official or independent does not make you independent
It remains a selective communications arm of leadership—not a true reflection of the Jamat or of Imam’s guidance.
In the spirit of humility and truth, I urge our institutions and all leaders to reflect on these concerns, to align our media with the Imam’s guidance, and to restore trust by ensuring transparency, accountability, and pluralism in the information given to the Jamat.
Awaiting a response and for all the news both sides are fairly impartially and independent and pluralistically reported
My tweet
https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/1973 ... hqfO552USg
With respect
M Chatur
I write with deep concern regarding the recent statement by the Leaders - media team that “The Ismaili is the sole official source of information for our community, available on all major digital platforms. Providing reliable and accurate information about and for our community”
This statement by the Leaders is at best misleading and incomplete. The Ismaili is not and cannot be described as independent or reliable impartial news for the community. Jamat.
Controlled by the same group, For decades, this media team has been controlled by the same group of leaders who have consistently withheld eg the Ismaili Constitution and the Farmans of Mawlana Hazar Imam. These are the very foundations of our faith and communal governance, yet they have been denied to the Jamat despite Imam’s explicit guidance and reminders to share them with the entire Jamat.
Equally, The Ismaili has ignored legitimate questions raised by murids. It refuses to cover issues of genuine concern and the Murids perspectives & publishes only selective content designed to promote what leadership wishes to highlight. Such an approach silences critical voices and reduces media to public relations rather than truth-seeking.
This is directly contrary to Mawlana Hazar Imam’s guidance and vision for media of a reliable independent media
In his address to the International Press Institute in Nairobi (1979), he affirmed:
“Without reliable information the exercise of free choice is illusory. The press must be independent, it must present facts truthfully and in a balanced way, and it must give expression to differing views.”
These words remain as relevant today as they were then. Without independence, balance, and pluralism of voices, news becomes propaganda.
Mawlana Hazar Imam has also stressed that pluralism is no longer a luxury, it is a survival strategy (Global Centre for Pluralism, 2006). This applies not only to nations but also to our own community institutions. A pluralistic media must give voice to multiple perspectives, include dissenting or questioning voices, and represent the lived realities of all Jamats. When The Ismaili suppresses concerns and refuses to acknowledge questions, it violates the very ethic of pluralism that Imam has taught us is central to our survival and flourishing.
Today, authentic Ismaili news and dialogue are found not through this controlled outlet, but through citizens’ voices on social media, independent forums, and community-led platforms—where evidence is shared and all perspectives are heard.
For example, here is a link to a list of critical questions of the other side - community that The Ismaili has never addressed:
viewtopic.php?p=74555#p74555Until the Constitution and Farmans are shared as directed by Mawlana Hazar Imam, and until The Ismaili opens itself to independent all sides of news independent accountability and pluralism, it cannot be called independent or reliable.
By calling yourself official or independent does not make you independent
It remains a selective communications arm of leadership—not a true reflection of the Jamat or of Imam’s guidance.
In the spirit of humility and truth, I urge our institutions and all leaders to reflect on these concerns, to align our media with the Imam’s guidance, and to restore trust by ensuring transparency, accountability, and pluralism in the information given to the Jamat.
Awaiting a response and for all the news both sides are fairly impartially and independent and pluralistically reported
My tweet
https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/1973 ... hqfO552USg
With respect
M Chatur
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Re: Further letter & requests Leaders International Forum - LIF
Further letter and evidence of news reported which is selective and requires clarification re USA Didar - Official visit - meeting Jamat - Didar not mentionedmahebubchatur wrote: Thu Oct 02, 2025 7:16 pm Dear All – LIF, AKDN, AKF, IIS, Huzur, The Ismaili, Nation Media and Members of the Noorani Family,
I write with deep concern regarding the recent statement by the Leaders - media team that “The Ismaili is the sole official source of information for our community, available on all major digital platforms. Providing reliable and accurate information about and for our community”
This statement by the Leaders is at best misleading and incomplete. The Ismaili is not and cannot be described as independent or reliable impartial news for the community. Jamat.
Controlled by the same group, For decades, this media team has been controlled by the same group of leaders who have consistently withheld eg the Ismaili Constitution and the Farmans of Mawlana Hazar Imam. These are the very foundations of our faith and communal governance, yet they have been denied to the Jamat despite Imam’s explicit guidance and reminders to share them with the entire Jamat.
Equally, The Ismaili has ignored legitimate questions raised by murids. It refuses to cover issues of genuine concern and the Murids perspectives & publishes only selective content designed to promote what leadership wishes to highlight. Such an approach silences critical voices and reduces media to public relations rather than truth-seeking.
This is directly contrary to Mawlana Hazar Imam’s guidance and vision for media of a reliable independent media
In his address to the International Press Institute in Nairobi (1979), he affirmed:
“Without reliable information the exercise of free choice is illusory. The press must be independent, it must present facts truthfully and in a balanced way, and it must give expression to differing views.”
These words remain as relevant today as they were then. Without independence, balance, and pluralism of voices, news becomes propaganda.
Mawlana Hazar Imam has also stressed that pluralism is no longer a luxury, it is a survival strategy (Global Centre for Pluralism, 2006). This applies not only to nations but also to our own community institutions. A pluralistic media must give voice to multiple perspectives, include dissenting or questioning voices, and represent the lived realities of all Jamats. When The Ismaili suppresses concerns and refuses to acknowledge questions, it violates the very ethic of pluralism that Imam has taught us is central to our survival and flourishing.
Today, authentic Ismaili news and dialogue are found not through this controlled outlet, but through citizens’ voices on social media, independent forums, and community-led platforms—where evidence is shared and all perspectives are heard.
For example, here is a link to a list of critical questions of the other side - community that The Ismaili has never addressed:
Until the Constitution and Farmans are shared as directed by Mawlana Hazar Imam, and until The Ismaili opens itself to independent all sides of news independent accountability and pluralism, it cannot be called independent or reliable.
By calling yourself official or independent does not make you independent
It remains a selective communications arm of leadership—not a true reflection of the Jamat or of Imam’s guidance.
In the spirit of humility and truth, I urge our institutions and all leaders to reflect on these concerns, to align our media with the Imam’s guidance, and to restore trust by ensuring transparency, accountability, and pluralism in the information given to the Jamat.
Awaiting a response and for all the news both sides are fairly impartially and independent and pluralistically reported
My tweet
https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/1973 ... hqfO552USg
With respect
M Chatur
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Letter Feedback and requests - IIS & Leaders International Forum - LIF
Dear LIF IIS TheIsmaili AKDN and all including Noorani family
Memvers of the Jamat travelled to Paris and attended the horse races at Longchamp, where Mawlana Hazar Imam’s horses were also taking part.
Members of the Jamat have kindly shared the attached pictures and videos as Imam wishes us to share - TheIsmaili media have not -
Princess Zahra Aga Khan and her children, attended & who were seen enjoying the event with warmth and grace — including the winning moment of Hazar Imam’s horse.
The clips shared by Jamati members reflect a natural and respectful atmosphere, with the Jamat and Princess Zahra’s family moving freely, without barriers or visible security, simply appreciating the occasion.
The Jamat maintained beautiful decorum and love with respect
This is a further reminder to Leaders, that our Jamat everywhere have always conducted themselves with dignity and respect, whether in Paris, Kenya, Mozambique, Bishkek, or Uganda. Leaders have not and obstructed access to members who have come out of Love respect and worship
The Jamat would protect our Imam out of love, devotion, and loyalty. Not cause harm.
It is our sincere request againthat in future visits, all murids — wherever they come from — will be welcomed and not obstructed by Leaders volunteers and or security to be there, to greet, and participate without obstruction or restriction as in the past.
Our faith is built on trust, respect, and unity, and these clips reflect that spirit of love and harmony beautifully. As did those waiting outside in the past
Enjoy and share.
Link
https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/1974 ... 69864?s=46
Respectfully,
M Chatur
Memvers of the Jamat travelled to Paris and attended the horse races at Longchamp, where Mawlana Hazar Imam’s horses were also taking part.
Members of the Jamat have kindly shared the attached pictures and videos as Imam wishes us to share - TheIsmaili media have not -
Princess Zahra Aga Khan and her children, attended & who were seen enjoying the event with warmth and grace — including the winning moment of Hazar Imam’s horse.
The clips shared by Jamati members reflect a natural and respectful atmosphere, with the Jamat and Princess Zahra’s family moving freely, without barriers or visible security, simply appreciating the occasion.
The Jamat maintained beautiful decorum and love with respect
This is a further reminder to Leaders, that our Jamat everywhere have always conducted themselves with dignity and respect, whether in Paris, Kenya, Mozambique, Bishkek, or Uganda. Leaders have not and obstructed access to members who have come out of Love respect and worship
The Jamat would protect our Imam out of love, devotion, and loyalty. Not cause harm.
It is our sincere request againthat in future visits, all murids — wherever they come from — will be welcomed and not obstructed by Leaders volunteers and or security to be there, to greet, and participate without obstruction or restriction as in the past.
Our faith is built on trust, respect, and unity, and these clips reflect that spirit of love and harmony beautifully. As did those waiting outside in the past
Enjoy and share.
Link
https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/1974 ... 69864?s=46
Respectfully,
M Chatur
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Feedback requests Farman Leaders International Forum - LIF
Dear all, including all Leaders IIS LIF & Noorani family & Jamat
We are guided by our Mawla to uphold the continuum of all his Farmans. This Farman remains fully binding:
“A brother is the one who truly loves you and shows you the righteous ways. But if one is the son of your father and leads you towards humiliation by guiding you to wrong actions, then he is not your brother. Anyone who teaches truth and leads you to God, truly loves you and indeed is your true brother. The one who directs you towards worldly temptations and therefore makes you forget God, is your enemy and not your brother.”
This reminds us that anyone who withholds Farmans, the Constitution, or the truth about our faith, or who misleads the Jamat, is not truly our brother — biologically or spiritually. He/She is our enemy
We are obligated to follow and uphold Farmans & share the truth, knowledge — & God’s will conveyed through our Hazar Imam, bearer of the Noor
link to the Farman:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AnVDy ... tid=wwXIfr
https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/1974 ... 32809?s=46
We are still awaiting a response to the many earlier feedback & requests including for Farmans & Ismaili Constitution still withheld from the community by Leaders in control for many decades - Despite clear directions reminders and Farmans from Hazar Imam
Link to list of requests
viewtopic.php?p=74511#p74511
M Chatur
We are guided by our Mawla to uphold the continuum of all his Farmans. This Farman remains fully binding:
“A brother is the one who truly loves you and shows you the righteous ways. But if one is the son of your father and leads you towards humiliation by guiding you to wrong actions, then he is not your brother. Anyone who teaches truth and leads you to God, truly loves you and indeed is your true brother. The one who directs you towards worldly temptations and therefore makes you forget God, is your enemy and not your brother.”
This reminds us that anyone who withholds Farmans, the Constitution, or the truth about our faith, or who misleads the Jamat, is not truly our brother — biologically or spiritually. He/She is our enemy
We are obligated to follow and uphold Farmans & share the truth, knowledge — & God’s will conveyed through our Hazar Imam, bearer of the Noor
link to the Farman:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AnVDy ... tid=wwXIfr
https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/1974 ... 32809?s=46
We are still awaiting a response to the many earlier feedback & requests including for Farmans & Ismaili Constitution still withheld from the community by Leaders in control for many decades - Despite clear directions reminders and Farmans from Hazar Imam
Link to list of requests
viewtopic.php?p=74511#p74511
M Chatur
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USA Didar Leaders International Forum - LIF
Further letter & requests - No response to earlier requests so far
Dear All, including IIS, LIF, ITREBs & all Jamat, & Noorani Family
Ya Ali Madad.
A video message has been released by Al-Karim Alidina (President, Aga Khan Council for USA), Murad Abdullah (Chairman, ITREB USA), and Celina Shariff (Vice-President, Council for USA) on the occasion of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s forthcoming visit to the United States (November 5–10, 2025).
They announce that this will be Mawlana Hazar Imam’s first official visit since His appointment on 4th February 2025, during which the Ismaili Center in Houston will be inaugurated — a Center which, they state, will promote pluralism, dialogue, and service to humanity.
They describe the event as one of “pride and inspiration” for the entire Jamat.
They further explain that Mawlana Hazar Imam will meet members of the Jamat from the Central and Southwestern United States, and that the Imam has advised that Jamati members from other regions should not attend. Yet, no verified written guidance or Farman confirming this instruction has been shared with the Jamat, either in the United States or globally.
The video continues by affirming that the Didar of the Imam-of-the-Time is the highest form of worship — the moment when the Noor of Imamat blesses and unites every murid’s soul beyond space and time. They remind us that this sacred encounter is a time to seek the Imam’s knowledge, wisdom, and Baraka — for both material and spiritual well-being — and that murids should prepare for Didar through prayer to the Imam, humility, forgiveness, and gratitude, attending Jamatkhana regularly and invoking the Name and Nur (Light) of the Imam through Zikr.
While these are noble words that echo the Imam’s timeless guidance, it is deeply concerning that the same leaders and institutions speaking about obedience, humility, pluralism, and gratitude to the Imam continue to withhold His very guidance — the Farmans and the Ismaili Constitution — from the Jamat.
For decades, these have not been made available to murids, despite the Imam’s clear instructions that every murid must have access to His Farmans, and that the Constitution exists for the benefit of the Jamat.
How, then, can murids truly “prepare” for Didar, or live by the Imam’s guidance, when His words and Constitution are still kept from them — by the same leaders who say we must seek and have them?
This contradiction undermines the very values the leaders seek to promote — pluralism, integrity, humility, and service to the truth.
It is not consistent with the Imam’s Farmans, which teach that knowledge must be shared, not controlled; that the Imam’s guidance is for all murids, not for a privileged few; and that obedience to the Imam includes the duty — by these and all leaders — to uphold transparency and open hearts, as they themselves claim.
Therefore, I respectfully call upon the President of the Aga Khan Council for the USA, the Chairman of ITREB USA, the Vice-President of the Council, members of the National Council, the Leaders’ International Forum (LIF), the Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS), and all Leaders to uphold the Imam’s Farmans — His guidance — in full by:
1. Making all Farmans of Mawlana Hazar Imam accessible to every murid, as the Imam has directed;
2. Providing every murid with the full, updated text of the Ismaili Constitution, as their right and duty; and
3. Ensuring that future communications are accompanied by verifiable, written guidance or Farmans, rather than unsubstantiated statements — and by responding to all pending requests.
Only then can all Leaders truly embody what the Imam has called “the spirit of humility before truth,” and make our Jamat’s institutions worthy of His trust and vision.
Video
https://youtu.be/dpZjynnCPrw?si=QrM_LNjOBZuhiiBL
With respect and prayer,
Dear All, including IIS, LIF, ITREBs & all Jamat, & Noorani Family
Ya Ali Madad.
A video message has been released by Al-Karim Alidina (President, Aga Khan Council for USA), Murad Abdullah (Chairman, ITREB USA), and Celina Shariff (Vice-President, Council for USA) on the occasion of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s forthcoming visit to the United States (November 5–10, 2025).
They announce that this will be Mawlana Hazar Imam’s first official visit since His appointment on 4th February 2025, during which the Ismaili Center in Houston will be inaugurated — a Center which, they state, will promote pluralism, dialogue, and service to humanity.
They describe the event as one of “pride and inspiration” for the entire Jamat.
They further explain that Mawlana Hazar Imam will meet members of the Jamat from the Central and Southwestern United States, and that the Imam has advised that Jamati members from other regions should not attend. Yet, no verified written guidance or Farman confirming this instruction has been shared with the Jamat, either in the United States or globally.
The video continues by affirming that the Didar of the Imam-of-the-Time is the highest form of worship — the moment when the Noor of Imamat blesses and unites every murid’s soul beyond space and time. They remind us that this sacred encounter is a time to seek the Imam’s knowledge, wisdom, and Baraka — for both material and spiritual well-being — and that murids should prepare for Didar through prayer to the Imam, humility, forgiveness, and gratitude, attending Jamatkhana regularly and invoking the Name and Nur (Light) of the Imam through Zikr.
While these are noble words that echo the Imam’s timeless guidance, it is deeply concerning that the same leaders and institutions speaking about obedience, humility, pluralism, and gratitude to the Imam continue to withhold His very guidance — the Farmans and the Ismaili Constitution — from the Jamat.
For decades, these have not been made available to murids, despite the Imam’s clear instructions that every murid must have access to His Farmans, and that the Constitution exists for the benefit of the Jamat.
How, then, can murids truly “prepare” for Didar, or live by the Imam’s guidance, when His words and Constitution are still kept from them — by the same leaders who say we must seek and have them?
This contradiction undermines the very values the leaders seek to promote — pluralism, integrity, humility, and service to the truth.
It is not consistent with the Imam’s Farmans, which teach that knowledge must be shared, not controlled; that the Imam’s guidance is for all murids, not for a privileged few; and that obedience to the Imam includes the duty — by these and all leaders — to uphold transparency and open hearts, as they themselves claim.
Therefore, I respectfully call upon the President of the Aga Khan Council for the USA, the Chairman of ITREB USA, the Vice-President of the Council, members of the National Council, the Leaders’ International Forum (LIF), the Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS), and all Leaders to uphold the Imam’s Farmans — His guidance — in full by:
1. Making all Farmans of Mawlana Hazar Imam accessible to every murid, as the Imam has directed;
2. Providing every murid with the full, updated text of the Ismaili Constitution, as their right and duty; and
3. Ensuring that future communications are accompanied by verifiable, written guidance or Farmans, rather than unsubstantiated statements — and by responding to all pending requests.
Only then can all Leaders truly embody what the Imam has called “the spirit of humility before truth,” and make our Jamat’s institutions worthy of His trust and vision.
Video
https://youtu.be/dpZjynnCPrw?si=QrM_LNjOBZuhiiBL
With respect and prayer,
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Letter & requests Leaders International Forum - LIF
Dear IIS LIF Councils AKDN Noorani Family & Jamat
Subject: Hazar Imam’s Farman on Accountability — A Call to Honour His Guidance
Dear all,
Ya Ali Madad.
I wish to share a deeply significant Farman of Mawlana Hazar Imam which speaks directly to all who hold positions of responsibility and leadership in our Jamat.
Hazar Imam’s Farman for all Leaders of the Jamat
“Always remember whose needs are being fulfilled. Are they yours or are they the persons you are trying to help? In the third world, where the need is the greatest, many organizations and governments throw in money. I throw in people — and for me the most important word is Accountability.
We must be accountable at all times to the organizations we serve and to the people we serve.”
Hazar Imam’s words say it all: “For me, the most important word is Accountability.”
This is not just a reflection — it is a clear directive to all who serve under the Ismaili Constitution ordained by Hazar Imam. Accountability, in our faith, is a sacred duty. It means transparency, honesty, and full responsibility to the Jamat we are entrusted to serve.
In this spirit, it is now essential that our leaders honour Hazar Imam’s guidance by:
Releasing the Ismaili Constitution, which is the Imam’s own instrument of governance for the Jamat, and belongs to every murid.
Releasing the Farmans, which are the living guidance of the Imam and should be accessible to all members of the Jamat.
Continuing to withhold the Constitution and Farmans contradicts both the letter and the spirit of Hazar Imam’s words — His Farman of Accountability calls for service grounded in openness, trust, and responsibility to the people we serve.
Let us all therefore reaffirm our Bayah - & commitment to upholding and sharing Farmans which include the values of accountability, integrity, and unity — as conveyed by our beloved Imam, who has always divinely guided us toward light, truth inclusion pluralism and one Jamat
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17MFa8 ... tid=wwXIfr
Ya Ali Madad,
M Chatur
Subject: Hazar Imam’s Farman on Accountability — A Call to Honour His Guidance
Dear all,
Ya Ali Madad.
I wish to share a deeply significant Farman of Mawlana Hazar Imam which speaks directly to all who hold positions of responsibility and leadership in our Jamat.
Hazar Imam’s Farman for all Leaders of the Jamat
“Always remember whose needs are being fulfilled. Are they yours or are they the persons you are trying to help? In the third world, where the need is the greatest, many organizations and governments throw in money. I throw in people — and for me the most important word is Accountability.
We must be accountable at all times to the organizations we serve and to the people we serve.”
Hazar Imam’s words say it all: “For me, the most important word is Accountability.”
This is not just a reflection — it is a clear directive to all who serve under the Ismaili Constitution ordained by Hazar Imam. Accountability, in our faith, is a sacred duty. It means transparency, honesty, and full responsibility to the Jamat we are entrusted to serve.
In this spirit, it is now essential that our leaders honour Hazar Imam’s guidance by:
Releasing the Ismaili Constitution, which is the Imam’s own instrument of governance for the Jamat, and belongs to every murid.
Releasing the Farmans, which are the living guidance of the Imam and should be accessible to all members of the Jamat.
Continuing to withhold the Constitution and Farmans contradicts both the letter and the spirit of Hazar Imam’s words — His Farman of Accountability calls for service grounded in openness, trust, and responsibility to the people we serve.
Let us all therefore reaffirm our Bayah - & commitment to upholding and sharing Farmans which include the values of accountability, integrity, and unity — as conveyed by our beloved Imam, who has always divinely guided us toward light, truth inclusion pluralism and one Jamat
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17MFa8 ... tid=wwXIfr
Ya Ali Madad,
M Chatur
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Re Dholka Jamat Leaders International Forum - LIF
Dear LIF IIS and Councils
A reminder on this Salgirah
Salgirah Mubarak
Devotion and Light - Nur
Today, the Dholka Jamat Khanna stands beautifully adorned — lovingly and devotionally decorated by the Jamat with lights and symbols of the Nur of Hazar Imam, ever present among the murids.
Yet, this small but steadfast Jamat of about 45 members continues to be marginalised by certain leaders who have sought to close their Jamat Khanna. Their efforts have not succeeded only because the Jamat has remained united, insisting that any such action must be guided by a Farman of Hazar Imam.
For 15 years, this Jamat has endured hardship, even pursuing a court case in India to protect their right to worship and serve under the guidance of the Imam. They have also sent a heartfelt appeal to Hazar Imam, though sadly, it has been filtered and withheld by leadership channels so far.
To this day, the leaders have not provided the Jamat with access to Farmans Normal support to this Jamat or even to the Ismaili Constitution — all of which Hazar Imam has explicitly directed in Farmans must be made available to all murids, without exclusion or discrimination.
This situation remains a test of conscience and leaders Bayah and faith.
This Dholka Jamat continues to embody faith, humility, and steadfastness in the face of adversity — a true expression of alignment with the Nur of Hazar Imam that continues to shine through their Love & respect
Dholka Jamat Khanna
- Salgirah Mubarak
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https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/1977 ... hqfO552USg
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A reminder on this Salgirah
Salgirah Mubarak
Devotion and Light - Nur
Today, the Dholka Jamat Khanna stands beautifully adorned — lovingly and devotionally decorated by the Jamat with lights and symbols of the Nur of Hazar Imam, ever present among the murids.
Yet, this small but steadfast Jamat of about 45 members continues to be marginalised by certain leaders who have sought to close their Jamat Khanna. Their efforts have not succeeded only because the Jamat has remained united, insisting that any such action must be guided by a Farman of Hazar Imam.
For 15 years, this Jamat has endured hardship, even pursuing a court case in India to protect their right to worship and serve under the guidance of the Imam. They have also sent a heartfelt appeal to Hazar Imam, though sadly, it has been filtered and withheld by leadership channels so far.
To this day, the leaders have not provided the Jamat with access to Farmans Normal support to this Jamat or even to the Ismaili Constitution — all of which Hazar Imam has explicitly directed in Farmans must be made available to all murids, without exclusion or discrimination.
This situation remains a test of conscience and leaders Bayah and faith.
This Dholka Jamat continues to embody faith, humility, and steadfastness in the face of adversity — a true expression of alignment with the Nur of Hazar Imam that continues to shine through their Love & respect
Dholka Jamat Khanna
- Salgirah Mubarak
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Letter & requests Leaders International Forum - LIF
Dear All — including LIF, IIS, DJI, Huzur, AKDN & the Noorani Family,
Salgirah Mubarak.
The following is the Birthday greeting to Hazar Imam by AKDN and The Ismaili on X -Twitter
“The leadership and staff of the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) most warmly wish our Chair, His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, a very happy birthday today, the 12th of October 2025. We express our deep appreciation for his tireless efforts to improve the wellbeing of millions of people around the world.
His Highness assumed leadership of the AKDN when he became the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims on the passing of his father, His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, in February of this year.”
(By AKDN & The Ismaili)
This message is accompanied by a video clip and narrative, which are attached and summarised below.
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Request for Information
Please provide the pending list of all current leaders serving on each Board and the senior executive officers who manage the resources of each of the constitutional entities of the Jamat — from the top down — including LIF, DJI, Huzur, and the registered entity “Ismaili Imamat.”
Leaders have a legal and moral duty to disclose this information, as required under Farmans, Bay‘ah, and the Ismaili Constitution, and the Jamat has the right to this transparency.
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Summary of the Leaders - AKDN and The Ismaili - Birthday Video for Hazar Imam - link below
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and The Ismaili have released a professionally produced video conveying birthday greetings to His Highness the Aga Khan from leaders and staff across AKDN agencies.
The narration highlights that His Highness ascended to the role of 49th Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims (not “50th,” as the video states) and embraced this role with compassion, dedication, and service. It describes his legacy as both spiritual and material, reflecting his efforts to improve the quality of life for people globally.
The video emphasizes:
• His century-long legacy of leadership and service rooted in Islamic ethics.
• His guidance as the interpreter of the Ismaili Muslim faith, and his work with world leaders to advance education, social welfare, and poverty alleviation.
• His vision of empathy, commitment, and positive impact across generations.
However, the video does not explicitly mention that the Imam’s role is divinely ordained, nor that he is the bearer of Divine Light (Noor) and conveys the will and guidance of Allah.
These are central aspects of the Imam’s spiritual authority, as confirmed by AKDN through IIS and ITREB.
The narration also refers to the Imamat as an “institution,” without clarifying the very important and critical distinction between:
• The Ismaili Imamat — a legally registered entity with constitutional agreements; and
• The Imam of the Time (Hazar Imam) and his Imamat — the living, divinely ordained bearer of Light and the conveyor of the will of Allah, as clarified more explicitly by IIS and ITREBs since 4 February 2025 (see earlier letters/posts).
In essence, while the video conveys the leadership’s admiration, gratitude, and service, it presents a more public-relations and development-oriented portrayal of the Imam’s guidance, rather than a full reflection of his spiritual authority and divine mandate as Imam of the Time — to continue conveying the will of Allah.
Additionally, the narration refers to a “1400-year legacy,” which is inaccurate, as the Imamat and the Nur of the Imam have been ever-present since before creation.
The links are attached below for your reference and reflection:
https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/1977 ... hqfO552USg
https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/1906 ... hqfO552USg
With prayers,
Mahebub Chatur
Salgirah Mubarak.
The following is the Birthday greeting to Hazar Imam by AKDN and The Ismaili on X -Twitter
“The leadership and staff of the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) most warmly wish our Chair, His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, a very happy birthday today, the 12th of October 2025. We express our deep appreciation for his tireless efforts to improve the wellbeing of millions of people around the world.
His Highness assumed leadership of the AKDN when he became the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims on the passing of his father, His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, in February of this year.”
(By AKDN & The Ismaili)
This message is accompanied by a video clip and narrative, which are attached and summarised below.
⸻
Request for Information
Please provide the pending list of all current leaders serving on each Board and the senior executive officers who manage the resources of each of the constitutional entities of the Jamat — from the top down — including LIF, DJI, Huzur, and the registered entity “Ismaili Imamat.”
Leaders have a legal and moral duty to disclose this information, as required under Farmans, Bay‘ah, and the Ismaili Constitution, and the Jamat has the right to this transparency.
⸻
Summary of the Leaders - AKDN and The Ismaili - Birthday Video for Hazar Imam - link below
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and The Ismaili have released a professionally produced video conveying birthday greetings to His Highness the Aga Khan from leaders and staff across AKDN agencies.
The narration highlights that His Highness ascended to the role of 49th Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims (not “50th,” as the video states) and embraced this role with compassion, dedication, and service. It describes his legacy as both spiritual and material, reflecting his efforts to improve the quality of life for people globally.
The video emphasizes:
• His century-long legacy of leadership and service rooted in Islamic ethics.
• His guidance as the interpreter of the Ismaili Muslim faith, and his work with world leaders to advance education, social welfare, and poverty alleviation.
• His vision of empathy, commitment, and positive impact across generations.
However, the video does not explicitly mention that the Imam’s role is divinely ordained, nor that he is the bearer of Divine Light (Noor) and conveys the will and guidance of Allah.
These are central aspects of the Imam’s spiritual authority, as confirmed by AKDN through IIS and ITREB.
The narration also refers to the Imamat as an “institution,” without clarifying the very important and critical distinction between:
• The Ismaili Imamat — a legally registered entity with constitutional agreements; and
• The Imam of the Time (Hazar Imam) and his Imamat — the living, divinely ordained bearer of Light and the conveyor of the will of Allah, as clarified more explicitly by IIS and ITREBs since 4 February 2025 (see earlier letters/posts).
In essence, while the video conveys the leadership’s admiration, gratitude, and service, it presents a more public-relations and development-oriented portrayal of the Imam’s guidance, rather than a full reflection of his spiritual authority and divine mandate as Imam of the Time — to continue conveying the will of Allah.
Additionally, the narration refers to a “1400-year legacy,” which is inaccurate, as the Imamat and the Nur of the Imam have been ever-present since before creation.
The links are attached below for your reference and reflection: https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/1977 ... hqfO552USg
https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/1906 ... hqfO552USg
With prayers,
Mahebub Chatur
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Leaders International Forum - LIF
Dear cc LIF and All including Noorani Family
There is increasing evidence that Farmans from Hazar Imam - His Highness the Aga Khan, including the Constitution, is being withheld deliberately from the Jamat by Leaders - not by Hazar Imam who we know will never withhold divine manifestation of Allah’s Will through Farmans
Farmans are the primary foundation of our faith and Bayah
Hazar Imam has asked for democratic meritocratic and pluralistic leadership. Leaders in control are clearly not eg Withholding Farmans
Our History offers stark lessons for us which Imam reminds us to learn from eg
The Fatimid Empire in Cairo, built by visionary leadership, ultimately fell because integrity was compromised, pluralism was rejected by the elite , and authority was centralized in the hands of a very few.
Those in positions of power became authoritarian, controlling knowledge, decision-making, and the narrative of justice.
The Caliph - Our Imam at the time was forced into exile, pursued and prosecuted, highlighting the need to uphold Farmans
Does not this historical example resonate today.
The principles for leaders emphasized in Farmans by Imam, integrity, pluralism, democracy meritocracy inclusion, and participatory management — are essential safeguards against the same reasons that destroyed societies & empires in the past
The following seven points, drawn from a recent reflection on Leaders integrity, illustrate why we must all uphold & share all Farmans:
1. Integrity is binary — once broken, it’s gone. Mistakes can be forgiven; deliberate breaches of integrity must not
2. Trust is slow to build and instant to lose. Reputation relies on consistent alignment between words and actions.
3. Integrity failure rewrites your story. Once compromised, even genuine efforts are viewed with suspicion.
4. Apologies rarely fix moral breaches. Intentional deception signals negotiable values.
5. Integrity failure creates permanent doubt. Even after reforms, uncertainty persists.
6. In leadership, integrity is the foundation of legitimacy. Without it, loyalty is compliance, not conviction.
7. The paradox of reputation: Integrity can be lost once, but its consequences are enduring.
The damage caused by not sharing Farmans is cumulative.
Just as the Fatimid Empire suffered collapse due to compromised integrity and authoritarian control,
our community today is facing the same risks
Moreover, despite the presence of scholars and the Institute of Ismaili Studies — tasked with educating and guiding leaders — there appears to be no engagement or response from leaders on these critical requests .
The lack of transparency and dialogue undermines Farmans which include pluralism, participation, and not doing so threatens the very ethical foundations of our community & faith
I urge all to take this moment as an opportunity to reaffirm Farmans &
• Ensure full transparency and accessibility of Farmans - guidance and constitution.
• Truly Teach & Encourage pluralism, inclusivity, and participatory governance across all levels
• Uphold integrity in every action, communication, and institutional process within the Jamat
The lessons of history are clear. Not learning from them risks the same.
Responding with courage, honesty, integrity and openness ensures Farmans are upheld shared and goals of pluralism harmony wellbeing and quality of life for all can be achieved , not only for the select same group
The recent Nobel Peace Prize to a Venezuelan champion of democracy underscores a vital lesson: the Prize is not merely an honor bestowed upon an individual, but a global affirmation of the cause of democracy itself. This decision celebrates the courageous struggle against authoritarianism, nepotism, and tyranny
Similarly, Hazar Imam in his Farmans — has advised on upholding pluralism, integrity, transparency and accountability — align with this cause.
In upholding & sharing Farmans we will be blessed by Hazar Imam.
“A brother is the one who truly loves you and shows you the righteous ways. But if one is the son of your father and leads you towards humiliation by guiding you to wrong actions, then he is not your brother. Anyone who teaches truth and leads you to God, truly loves you and indeed is your true brother. The one who directs you towards worldly temptations and therefore makes you forget God, is your enemy and not your brother: Mawla Ali”
Respectfully,
There is increasing evidence that Farmans from Hazar Imam - His Highness the Aga Khan, including the Constitution, is being withheld deliberately from the Jamat by Leaders - not by Hazar Imam who we know will never withhold divine manifestation of Allah’s Will through Farmans
Farmans are the primary foundation of our faith and Bayah
Hazar Imam has asked for democratic meritocratic and pluralistic leadership. Leaders in control are clearly not eg Withholding Farmans
Our History offers stark lessons for us which Imam reminds us to learn from eg
The Fatimid Empire in Cairo, built by visionary leadership, ultimately fell because integrity was compromised, pluralism was rejected by the elite , and authority was centralized in the hands of a very few.
Those in positions of power became authoritarian, controlling knowledge, decision-making, and the narrative of justice.
The Caliph - Our Imam at the time was forced into exile, pursued and prosecuted, highlighting the need to uphold Farmans
Does not this historical example resonate today.
The principles for leaders emphasized in Farmans by Imam, integrity, pluralism, democracy meritocracy inclusion, and participatory management — are essential safeguards against the same reasons that destroyed societies & empires in the past
The following seven points, drawn from a recent reflection on Leaders integrity, illustrate why we must all uphold & share all Farmans:
1. Integrity is binary — once broken, it’s gone. Mistakes can be forgiven; deliberate breaches of integrity must not
2. Trust is slow to build and instant to lose. Reputation relies on consistent alignment between words and actions.
3. Integrity failure rewrites your story. Once compromised, even genuine efforts are viewed with suspicion.
4. Apologies rarely fix moral breaches. Intentional deception signals negotiable values.
5. Integrity failure creates permanent doubt. Even after reforms, uncertainty persists.
6. In leadership, integrity is the foundation of legitimacy. Without it, loyalty is compliance, not conviction.
7. The paradox of reputation: Integrity can be lost once, but its consequences are enduring.
The damage caused by not sharing Farmans is cumulative.
Just as the Fatimid Empire suffered collapse due to compromised integrity and authoritarian control,
our community today is facing the same risks
Moreover, despite the presence of scholars and the Institute of Ismaili Studies — tasked with educating and guiding leaders — there appears to be no engagement or response from leaders on these critical requests .
The lack of transparency and dialogue undermines Farmans which include pluralism, participation, and not doing so threatens the very ethical foundations of our community & faith
I urge all to take this moment as an opportunity to reaffirm Farmans &
• Ensure full transparency and accessibility of Farmans - guidance and constitution.
• Truly Teach & Encourage pluralism, inclusivity, and participatory governance across all levels
• Uphold integrity in every action, communication, and institutional process within the Jamat
The lessons of history are clear. Not learning from them risks the same.
Responding with courage, honesty, integrity and openness ensures Farmans are upheld shared and goals of pluralism harmony wellbeing and quality of life for all can be achieved , not only for the select same group
The recent Nobel Peace Prize to a Venezuelan champion of democracy underscores a vital lesson: the Prize is not merely an honor bestowed upon an individual, but a global affirmation of the cause of democracy itself. This decision celebrates the courageous struggle against authoritarianism, nepotism, and tyranny
Similarly, Hazar Imam in his Farmans — has advised on upholding pluralism, integrity, transparency and accountability — align with this cause.
In upholding & sharing Farmans we will be blessed by Hazar Imam.
“A brother is the one who truly loves you and shows you the righteous ways. But if one is the son of your father and leads you towards humiliation by guiding you to wrong actions, then he is not your brother. Anyone who teaches truth and leads you to God, truly loves you and indeed is your true brother. The one who directs you towards worldly temptations and therefore makes you forget God, is your enemy and not your brother: Mawla Ali”
Respectfully,
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Aga Khan Schools ITREBS IIS Leaders International Forum - LIF
Dear LIF IIS ITREBS AKDN AKF & All,
Dr. Rahim Somani has been appointed as the new General Manager of the Aga Khan Schools (AKS) globally. Who appointed him and to whom does he report to and names of those in control ?
Dr. Somani is a long-standing leader within the institutions of the Ismaili community and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), having served for over 30 years in senior roles across Aga Khan Education Services, the University of Central Asia, and the University of Northern British Columbia. His extensive experience in education strategy, institutional governance, and finance
As we welcome his new appointment, an important question arises — one that has been at the heart of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s guidance for over three decades:
Will Dr. Somani now prioritise and actualize the Imam’s Farmans on the teaching of Pluralism at all levels — a vital priority for all our schools and institutions?
Dr. Somani’s professional profile attached below, and you may also view the related post here:
Tweet link
https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/1977 ... 43671?s=46
With warm regards,
Dr. Rahim Somani has been appointed as the new General Manager of the Aga Khan Schools (AKS) globally. Who appointed him and to whom does he report to and names of those in control ?
Dr. Somani is a long-standing leader within the institutions of the Ismaili community and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), having served for over 30 years in senior roles across Aga Khan Education Services, the University of Central Asia, and the University of Northern British Columbia. His extensive experience in education strategy, institutional governance, and finance
As we welcome his new appointment, an important question arises — one that has been at the heart of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s guidance for over three decades:
Will Dr. Somani now prioritise and actualize the Imam’s Farmans on the teaching of Pluralism at all levels — a vital priority for all our schools and institutions?
Dr. Somani’s professional profile attached below, and you may also view the related post here:
Tweet linkhttps://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/1977 ... 43671?s=46
With warm regards,
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mahebubchatur
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Aga Khan Foundation USA 2024 Report
Dear All,
I refer to the new 2024 report issued by the Aga Khan Foundation USA (AKF USA).
While the report presents a promotional overview of the Foundation’s global work and includes a brief financial summary, important omissions and inconsistencies raise serious questions about transparency, governance, and non alignment with the guidance of Mawlana Hazar Imam - Farmans & constitution
1. Governance and Management
The Aga Khan Foundation operates under a governance model in which the Board of Directors holds legal strategy responsibilities, but the day-to-day management and operational decisions are fully delegated to the Chief Executive Officer and the executive management teams at both global and national levels.
This structure ensures that His Highness the Aga Khan’s strategic Farmans are implemented through appointed leadership, in accordance with the Ismaili Constitution.
Statements in the report suggesting that the same group of Leaders or the National Committee directly manage the operations are therefore inaccurate. Hazar Imam has said they operate independently as have AKDN and AKU in their reports
2. Missing Core Mandate
The report does not mention a central mandate repeatedly emphasized by Mawlana Hazar Imam, AKDN’s General Manager Michael Kocher, and senior leadership such as Matt Reed — namely, that AKF’s purpose is to empower local communities to become masters of their own development programs and resources. Instead, the report focuses on centralized initiatives and selective partnerships, omitting the crucial mandate of local capacity-building and empowerment
3. Absence of teaching of Pluralism
Pluralism, a defining pillar of Hazar Imam’s Farmans and a declared global priority of the Imam to AKDN, is entirely absent from AKF USA’s report.
This omission is conspicuous and inconsistent with the Imam’s Farmans - ethos, particularly given its inclusion in the mission statements of other AKDN entities including Global pluralism centre
4. Governance and the Ismaili Constitution
The Ismaili Constitution, a Farman, the primary governing document for all Jamat and its institutions including AKF, is not referenced in report, or the Foundation’s formation documents, IRS filings, or its 2024 financial statements.
Furthermore, the Constitution itself continues to be withheld from the Jamat, contrary to Hazar Imam’s Farmans on openness and sharing.l with the entire Jamat
5. Financial Clarity and Donor Disclosure
The 2024 report shows approximately $374 million in fixed assets and about $140 million in cash and investments, including the Ismaili Centre in Houston. However, it does not provide a clear breakdown of ownership, valuation, or funding sources. Most importantly, it omits that over 90% of AKF USA’s donations originate directly or indirectly from the Ismaili community, and are leveraged which deserves full transparency regarding the management and allocation of these & all resources of the Jamat
6. Charity and Representation
Despite publicity suggesting participation by AKF AKDN in events such as the Chicago Marathon, AKF USA is not listed among official charity partners of that or other major U.S. marathons. Public communications implying such are therefore misleading. I refer to other instances
Conclusion
The 2024 AKF USA report cannot be regarded as a complete or accurate representation of the Foundation’s activities, governance, or finances.
It presents a promotional narrative, but not the full picture that Jamati members, donors, and the wider public are entitled to.
For the integrity of the Foundation and in respect of Hazar Imam’s Farmans on truth, accountability, and shared responsibility, these omissions should be corrected & clarified
I await a response to these and earlier list of pending requests
Link to Report
https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/1977 ... hqfO552USg
Yours respectfully & Sincerely,
M Chatur
Aga Khan Foundation USA 2024 Report
Dear All,
I refer to the new 2024 report issued by the Aga Khan Foundation USA (AKF USA).
While the report presents a promotional overview of the Foundation’s global work and includes a brief financial summary, important omissions and inconsistencies raise serious questions about transparency, governance, and non alignment with the guidance of Mawlana Hazar Imam - Farmans & constitution
1. Governance and Management
The Aga Khan Foundation operates under a governance model in which the Board of Directors holds legal strategy responsibilities, but the day-to-day management and operational decisions are fully delegated to the Chief Executive Officer and the executive management teams at both global and national levels.
This structure ensures that His Highness the Aga Khan’s strategic Farmans are implemented through appointed leadership, in accordance with the Ismaili Constitution.
Statements in the report suggesting that the same group of Leaders or the National Committee directly manage the operations are therefore inaccurate. Hazar Imam has said they operate independently as have AKDN and AKU in their reports
2. Missing Core Mandate
The report does not mention a central mandate repeatedly emphasized by Mawlana Hazar Imam, AKDN’s General Manager Michael Kocher, and senior leadership such as Matt Reed — namely, that AKF’s purpose is to empower local communities to become masters of their own development programs and resources. Instead, the report focuses on centralized initiatives and selective partnerships, omitting the crucial mandate of local capacity-building and empowerment
3. Absence of teaching of Pluralism
Pluralism, a defining pillar of Hazar Imam’s Farmans and a declared global priority of the Imam to AKDN, is entirely absent from AKF USA’s report.
This omission is conspicuous and inconsistent with the Imam’s Farmans - ethos, particularly given its inclusion in the mission statements of other AKDN entities including Global pluralism centre
4. Governance and the Ismaili Constitution
The Ismaili Constitution, a Farman, the primary governing document for all Jamat and its institutions including AKF, is not referenced in report, or the Foundation’s formation documents, IRS filings, or its 2024 financial statements.
Furthermore, the Constitution itself continues to be withheld from the Jamat, contrary to Hazar Imam’s Farmans on openness and sharing.l with the entire Jamat
5. Financial Clarity and Donor Disclosure
The 2024 report shows approximately $374 million in fixed assets and about $140 million in cash and investments, including the Ismaili Centre in Houston. However, it does not provide a clear breakdown of ownership, valuation, or funding sources. Most importantly, it omits that over 90% of AKF USA’s donations originate directly or indirectly from the Ismaili community, and are leveraged which deserves full transparency regarding the management and allocation of these & all resources of the Jamat
6. Charity and Representation
Despite publicity suggesting participation by AKF AKDN in events such as the Chicago Marathon, AKF USA is not listed among official charity partners of that or other major U.S. marathons. Public communications implying such are therefore misleading. I refer to other instances
Conclusion
The 2024 AKF USA report cannot be regarded as a complete or accurate representation of the Foundation’s activities, governance, or finances.
It presents a promotional narrative, but not the full picture that Jamati members, donors, and the wider public are entitled to.
For the integrity of the Foundation and in respect of Hazar Imam’s Farmans on truth, accountability, and shared responsibility, these omissions should be corrected & clarified
I await a response to these and earlier list of pending requests
Link to Report
https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/1977 ... hqfO552USg
Yours respectfully & Sincerely,
M Chatur