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Role of Imam of the time defined by Imam Shah Karim Shah


JAI: How do you define your role? Who dominates: the spiritual leader, the patron, the philanthropist or the businessman?

Aga Khan: You know, Islam considers action in all its aspects and goes beyond the narrow framework of everyday life ...

I attach below my commentary, critique, and reflective analysis of the chapter “The Ismailis: History, Doctrines and Ritual Practices” by Al Waez Dr Shiraz Kabani at IIS

Dr Shiraz Kabani is currently Head of Communications and Development at the Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS), London, and has ...

The Ismaili Constitution, as amended and ordained by Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan, on 11 February 2025, is the global constitutional framework for the benefit and governance of the Ismaili Muslim community globally

The Constitution is to be read together with all its ...

This is what is currently used in UAE as Rules and Regulation. But beside the fact that this copy is not signed, there are questions about this document as UAE jamat was still considered as under Pakistan Council up to sometimes in 2004 which should not have been the case if this was signed in ...

Rules and Regulations are signed by Mowlana Hazar Imam and apply to a particular region. This one is for Europe.

http://ismaili.net/source/legal-documents/1998-ismaili-rules-and-regulation-europe.pdf



The Rules and Regulation

Link

https://drive.google.com/file/d ...

Constitution Rules and regulations- Pakistan 1986

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tpO_nR ... p=drivesdk

The following is another thread of the constitution amended on 11 February 2025

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Authority of Imam – Presentation By ITREB – Aga Khan Council Pakistan – Alwaez Kamaludin

“Beware, Be Aware, Verify, and Then Act Accordingly.”

Hazar Imam #AgaKhan has repeatedly reminded the Jamat to be vigilant, discerning and responsible in matters of faith. Murids are called to ensure that ...

UK Ismaili Constitution 2025
Leaders’ Announcement and
Outstanding Requests

The following announcement has now been circulated to the UK Jamat regarding the availability of the updated Ismaili Constitution to be implemented from 11 Feb 2025

The announcement is welcome and confirms that the ...

Prince Aly Muhammed Aga Khan - University of Central Asia class of 2026

The Full 2026 graduation video of the guidance and insights delivered by His Highness Prince Ali Muhammad Aga Khan on behalf of Hazar Imam - His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V

Link to Video

https://www.linkedin.com/posts ...

Ismaili Constitution 2025 Update - amended on 11 Feb 2025

Communication circulated to the Jamat – UK Announcement & Requests

Dear Jamat,

Pre-order the Ismaili Constitution

Pre-orders for the updated Ismaili Constitution are now live on the UK Ismaili App.

The amended Constitution was ordained ...

Royal commonwealth Society event representing
Hazar Imam

More and images at https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mahebub-chatur-96b7881b_plastic-commonwealth-commonwealth-ugcPost-7476148998182010880-k0YA/?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAAAQ1R2MBzNP8rvrcKoo4lM6EV-xEPOHmJ7g&utm ...

Prince Hussain in London, UK at Ismaili Center
on 25 June 2026
The Commonwealth Clean Oceans Forum 2026—is hosted by the Royal Commonwealth Society. The keynote will be delivered by Prince Hussain Aga Khan, whose work through Focused On Nature reflects a long-standing commitment to marine ...

Prince Hussain serves on various boards of the AKDN including the AKDN Environment and Climate Committee (ECC) and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) while actively engaging with the work of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) and the Aga Khan Education Services (AKES ...

I am sharing below a memorandum which includes Farmans that has been circulated within the Jamat by the Vice President of the Council for Canada

It is being presented as implementation guidance linked to previously communicated Hazar Imam Farmans, and outlines changes to Jamatkhana announcements ...

Farman

We are Muhammad’s family, those who possess his authority, those who have been made his trustees and his inheritors. We are those who have more claim to this position among the people than anyone else.”
Mawlana Husayn

By The Ismaili

https://x.com/theismaili/status/2068635090083561473?s ...

The Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat is a part of the constitutional bodies under the Ismaili Constitution amended on 11 February 2025

Link to thread at

viewtopic.php?p=76572#p76572

📘 Ismaili Constitution 2025 - Study Paper - Diwan of Ismaili Imamat

The Ismaili Constitutional Order and the Lisbon Seat (Diwan) of the Ismaili Imamat: A Multi-Instrument Constitutional Analysis

Within the Context of the Ismaili Constitutional Framework (Amendment of 11 February 2025) and Its ...

Ismaili Constitution 2025 – Study Series: Farmans, Copyright & Intellectual Property Rights

1. Introduction

This study note examines the relationship between the Ismaili Constitution 2025, the dissemination of Farmans, and the current copyright & intellectual property frameworks.

The central ...

Role and Authority of Prophet Mohammed, continued by the ever present light -Noor - of Imams - Today by Hazar Imam - Noor Mawlana Shah Rahim
Al- Husseini

“My spiritual children have been guided by the Rope of Imamat. You have looked to the Imam of the Age for advice and help in all matters, and ...

The Ismaili constitution - a Farman - for those interested to read study understand as Hazar Imam has directed in Farmans

Link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oW61QkpMagi3lPoCbfttt_DX4TafEB10/view?usp=drivesdk


In the Ismaili faith, the Role and Authority of Prophet Mohammed, was continued ...

Islamic Publications Limited is an associated company who print books including recently 2 Farman books, and this company claims copyright and publishing rights IP.

Who is Islamic Publication Limited. (IPL)

This is a company registered in UK in 1980. This is not named in the constitution of ...

The Ismaili constitution - a Farman - for those interested to read study understand as Hazar Imam has directed in Farmans

Link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oW61Qk ... p=drivesdk

“Ali is the Gate of My Knowledge”: A Reflection on Knowledge, Authority, and Living Guidance Farmans in Islam

Introduction

Among the Farmans concerning the virtues of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS), one narration has attracted particular attention in both Sunni and Shia literature:

“Ali is the gate ...

Ismaili Constitution 2025 Study Series

ITREB, The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS), and the Constitutional Position of Farmans:
And, a Comparison of the 2025 and 1998 Constitutions

Introduction

A comparison of Article 10 of the 2025 Constitution and Article 8 of the 1998 Constitution reveals a ...

Ismaili constitution 2025?- Review and requests for clarification

His Highness the Aga Khan,
Chair of the Board,
and
Members of the Board of Directors - Global Centre for Pluralism

Subject: Request for Clarification Regarding the Description of the Global Centre for Pluralism in the 2025 ...

Ismaili Theology and the Divine Command (Amr) of God in the Farmans of Hazar Imam

Hazar Imam conveys, through his Intellect and Noor, that which is ordained or derived from the Divine Command (Amr)—which includes the innate and the latent within creation.

In this detailed live webinar, Dr. Khalil ...

Do Ismaili Imams Pray? Understanding Prayer, Intercession, and the Role & authority of their Imams

A common misconception is that because Ismaili Imams are bearers of the Divine Light (Nur) and intercessors, they do not pray. This is not the case.

The Prophets and Imams have always been servants ...

Ismaili constitution 2025

There are no substantive changes to the mission, objectives, educational philosophy, or functions of The Institute of Ismaili Studies.

The only potentially significant constitutional change is the shift in wording from “founded by Mawlana Hazar Imam” to “founded by the ...

Understanding the Ismaili Constitution 2025 – Study Series

The Ismaili Imamat, the Imam, and the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat

The Ismaili Constitution is ordained by the Imam and forms part of the constitutional framework governing the affairs of the Jamat. The Constitution is to be read together ...