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H.E. Ferid Nandjee is the Ambassador & AKDN Diplomatic Representative - now also of the Ismaili Imamat - for Cote D’Ivoire

“The Embassy of Pakistan in Abidjan and Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) jointly hosted a tribute ceremony to commemorate HH Aga Khan IV in the Embassy on 14 February 2026 ...

The Question

What is the meaning and significance of dasond (zakat) in the modern context, and is it necessary today?

The Answer

The meaning and purpose of dasond (zakat) has not changed in modern times. It remains the same as it was at the origin of the practice in Islam. In the Qur’an, the ...

The following position paper titled:
“Governance Alignment and Constitutional Compliance – Ismaili Constitution”.

This is shared in the spirit of constructive dialogue & Farmans for policy consideration

In recent weeks, world leaders — including the Prime Ministers of Canada, the United Kingdom ...

Nazim Ahmad is the Ismaili ambassador under the Ismaili constitution for Portugal and Mozambique and
he is also the AKDN representative and
he is also the Diplomatic representative of the Ismaili Imamat - the constitutional entity registered in Portugal

More and confirmed by AKDN
https://x.com ...

This week, the Secretary of State for Science and Innovation, Helena Canhão, and the Diplomatic Representative of the Ismaili Imamat, Nazim Ahmad, signed a Protocol of Scientific and Technological Collaboration between the Government of Portugal and Ismaili Imam, at the Ismaili Centre Lisbon.

The ...

The Evolution of the Huzur Structure and the Ismaili Constitutional Framework

A Historical, Institutional, and Advocacy Perspective
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Introduction: Constitution Access and the Huzur Structure

Understanding governance of the Nizari Ismaili community requires both historical knowledge and ...

UK Didar 3 Feb 2026


Bayah was renewed and offered to Hazar Imam and he accepted the Bayah

Summary of the Submissions Made During Didar Worship

A. Submission by Mukhi Saheb

During the congregational Didar prayers, Mukhi Saheb, on behalf of the entire Jamat, submitted Bay’ah to our Murshid, the ...

Mubaraki - UK London Farmans are read in all Jamat Khanna’s today. Thank you to all who are now sharing them as Hazar Imam has asked us all to do


Farmans of 2–3 February 2026 – London, UK

Hazar Imam directed that the full Farmans be made available to all members of the Jamat without exception ...

Youth Didar – London, 2 February 2026
Farman Guidance and Calls to Action

The following is a testimony received from a youth attendee regarding the Farman delivered by Mawlana Hazar Imam at the Youth Mulaqat in London on 2 February 2026.

From the full testimony below, I have drawn out key calls to ...

This institution and instrument, is a part of the Ismaili constitution, which Aga Khan has said must be read, understood, & shared by all Ismailis and is freely available to all Ismailis - Link to rekated constitution and Firmans (decrees) of Imâm Aga Khan http://ismaili.net/timeline/2018/101 ...

*From President!*
*UK Council*
*Tuesday February 3,2026*

Good morning and Ya Ali Madad

You and your Team made us proud yesterday!

Mawlana Hazar Imam was exceptionally happy with everything yesterday.

Shafik, Naguib and others had nothing but praise - they said yesterday’s Youth Mulaquat and ...

Uk Didar 3 Feb 2026 summary of Farman

https://forum.ismaili.net/viewtopic.php?p=75522#p75522

Consolidated summasr of Farmans from 4 Feb 2025 to December 2025

https://forum.ismaili.net/viewtopic.php?p=75149#p75149

Goals and legacy on 4 Feb 2025

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

Uk Didar 3 Feb 2026 summary of Farman

https://forum.ismaili.net/viewtopic.php?p=75522#p75522

Consolidated summasr of Farmans from 4 Feb 2025 to December 2025

https://forum.ismaili.net/viewtopic.php?p=75149#p75149

Goals and legacy on 4 Feb 2025

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

Mubaraki to all

UK Didar – 3 February 2026 | ExCeL London

Testimony – Overview, & Calls to Action

On 3 February 2026, approximately 10,000 murids from the United Kingdom and Ireland gathered at ExCeL London for a sacred Didar — a religious gathering and worship in the presence of Noor Mawlana ...

Mubaraki to all

UK Didar – 3 February 2026 | ExCeL London

Testimony – Overview, & Calls to Action

On 3 February 2026, approximately 10,000 murids from the United Kingdom and Ireland gathered at ExCeL London for a sacred Didar — a religious gathering and worship in the presence of Noor Mawlana ...

Haji Bibi Court Case (1908) against Aga Khan

Judicial Determination of Religious Identity, Community Offerings, and Imam’s divinely ordained Stewardship

Introduction

A Binding Farman

On 28 June 1908, during the Haji Bibi litigation, Mawlana Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III, issued a Farman ...

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



Zakat - Dasondh
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Understanding Zakat and Dasondh in Islam and Nizari Ismaili Faith & Tradition

Ya Ali ...

Nad-i-Ali: Nad e Ali
Calling Upon Imam Ali for Guidance and Protection

What is Nad-i-Ali?

Nad-i-Ali (Arabic: نَادِ عَلِيّ) literally means “Call upon Ali.” It is a devotional supplication recited by many Shi‘i Muslims, including Nizari Ismailis, seeking guidance, protection, and spiritual support ...

The Last Fatimid–Nizari Ismaili Caliph, 18th Imam
al-Mustanṣir bi’llāh,

Al-Muʾayyad fi’l-Dīn al-Shīrāzī: - Chief Dāʿī and the Global Daʿwa

And

Lessons from the Nizari Ismaili Fatimid Caliphate
under Ismaili Imams

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1. Fatimid Empire at Its Peak

By the mid-11th century, the Fatimid ...

Historically " Remoter Issue NEVER poped up in life time of first Imam to 47th Imam. Why remoter issue came up in WILLS of Shah Sultan Muhammad Shah and Shah Karim and not before that???
It has, the Imam after Sri Budh was Seth his grandson. Hazarat Adam was the son of Sri Budh and the father ...

Please elaborate and explain Imam's following words;
" each Imam designates his successor at his absolute discretion from amongst any of his male descendants, whether they be sons or remoter male descendants". REMOTER MALE DESCENDANTS !!!
REMOTER MEANS FAR AWAY OR DISTANCE.


The phrase ...

Chatur ji wrote;

1. Divine Will is limitless
• God’s Will is behind everything in creation — the heavens, the earth, and all life.
• The Imamat is part of God’s will from the very beginning and pre creation
• This means the Imam is not chosen by humans, but is always part of the divine design ...

The Light That Never Stops: Understanding the Ismaili Imam of the time and Nass

For Students and Educators

Imagine a beautiful lamp that has been shining for hundreds of years. This lamp is special — it never goes out, even for a single moment. It gives light so that everyone can see the right ...

The Imam is Always a Male Descendant
The Imam of the Time is always a male descendant of the Prophet Muhammad through Imam Ali and Lady Fatima, following the sacred line of the Ahl al-Bayt. This has been affirmed by His Highness the Aga Khan IV and by the long tradition of Nizari Ismaili ...

By way of example, he (al Waiz) referenced the designation of Shah Karim during the Imamat of Shah Karim, noting that succession is determined by Allah’s will — not lineage, seniority, or personal human choice of the Imam


For further clarity

The Imam is Always a Male Descendant
The Imam of ...

By way of example, he (al Waiz) referenced the designation of Shah Karim during the Imamat of Shah Karim, noting that succession is determined by Allah’s will — not lineage, seniority, or personal human choice of the Imam

Chatur ji, the above paragraph from your post creates confusion. You wrote ...

The Last Fatimid–Nizari Ismaili Caliph, 18th Imam
al-Mustanṣir bi’llāh,

Al-Muʾayyad fi’l-Dīn al-Shīrāzī: - Chief Dāʿī and the Global Daʿwa

And

Lessons from the Nizari Ismaili Fatimid Caliphate
under Ismaili Imams

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1. Fatimid Empire at Its Peak

By the mid-11th century, the Fatimid Caliphate ...

The UK Didar Mamero was observed yesterday at the Ismaili Centre Dar Khana London


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Mamero / Maamero / Mameru

Concise Version

Mamero in Ismaili faith & tradition is a congregational procession and prayer ritual at the Jamatkhana, held before Didar — the physical and spiritual presence of the ...

Faith is a journey guided by light. Through bay’ah, believers form a living, loving bond with the Imam, who guides their daily choices and spiritual growth.

Welcome Back

In the last lesson, we learned that faith is a journey of searching for light and guidance, and that Didar helps us feel close ...

MI`RAJ READOUT – 15 JANUARY 2026
by IIS ITREB UK


The Highest Reward: Miʿrāj and the Divine Encounter
Prophets are chosen by Allah to teach us all about Him, and to guide us according to
the needs of the time in which they are sent. They are chosen for the qualities placed
within them. They are ...