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Canada Didar Farman – Summary of Guidance, Blessings, and Calls to Action

Toronto Farman, 31 March 2026

1. Spiritual Bond & Faith
• Bay’ah creates a permanent spiritual bond between Imam and Murid—our souls are connected forever.
• “You are always with me, and I am always with you in my heart ...

Ismaili Volunteers: From “Work No Words” to “Khidma” —

An Evolving Ethic of Service -Seva

The essence of Service - An integral part of the Ismaili faith - Seva in all its forms

1. Historical Foundation (1919–1920)

The formal foundation of the Ismaili volunteer institution dates to 1919, with ...

Pluralism: Solution, Institution, or Implementation Gap?

Since its establishment in 2006, the Global Centre for Pluralism has positioned itself as a leading institution advancing pluralism globally.

Founded in partnership with the Government of Canada and His Highness the Aga Khan, its mandate is ...

Global Centre for Pluralism: Mandate, Position and Evolving Interpretation

The Global Centre for Pluralism currently describes itself as:

“an independent, charitable organization founded by His Highness the Aga Khan and the Government of Canada… working with policy leaders, educators and community ...

FARMAN MUBARAK
Hazrat Imam Sultan Mohammad Shah
"This praying house is of stone; Ismailies have their praying house in their hearts. It is no use to have only a stone building for praying. Every Ismaili has got a praying house in his heart, head, sense and conscience. But such house helps to meet ...

Key Guidance in the Farman conveyed by Mowla Bapa today in the - Youth (Didar / Mulakat) - Pending the full verbatim Farman to be shared by the Leaders with all the Jamats 🌏 as directed by Hazar Imam

General Blessings & Presence
• Expressed happiness to be with the Jamat and personally ...

A referenced article on Ali Allah with references and Farmans

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Ali – Allah:

1. Guidance of Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah (A.S.)

Aga Khan III said:

“When last in Bombay 8 years ago, many of our people came to me and requested to add just one word in the Du‘a, and then they said everything is alright. I asked what is that one word. They said, ‘Instead of “Ali ...

Reflections from The Memoirs of Aga Khan — Chapter 2: On Islam - Farman, 1954

From the outset, Hazar Imam — His Highness the Aga Khan affirms that although he engaged in public and political affairs, these were never his primary role or duty.

Since childhood, his foremost responsibility has been ...

Consolidated Summary shared by many who attended (Pending Full Verbatim Farmans) — Canada 25-28 March 2026

Opening Invocation

Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad wa Aali Muhammad 💞🙏

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1. Core Message: One Jamat, One Faith
• The Imam emphasized that we belong to one faith and one global Jamat.
• All ...

Reflections on the Foresight and Guidance (Farman) of Aga Khan III from The Memoirs of Aga Khan and the Continuum

Studying the closing chapter of The Memoirs of Aga Khan by Aga Khan III, one is struck by how profoundly his insights and foresight (guidance) embrace both the worldly and the spiritual ...

Laval Jamatkhana – Montreal Canada
Prayer, Purpose, and the Imam’s Farmans

In the context of this discussion on Jamatkhana - prayer rules, the recent inauguration of the Laval Jamatkhana in Montréal—established by the design and Farmans of Mawlana Hazar Imam—is both relevant and important.

This ...

A summary of the Farman shared during the Youth Didar (Mulakat) on 26 March 2026 in Canada 🇨🇦

Key action points for the Jamat to uphold and share

• Strengthen unity, humility, and discipline in our conduct
• Deepen our faith through reflection, knowledge, and understanding
• Serve society with ...

Hazar Imam was hosted at Rideau Hall by Governor General Mary Simon & Whit Fraser, with PM Mark Carney and the guests included Adriana Clarkson Board member of Global Centre of Pluralism & Meredith McGhee it’s Director General.

They underscored a shared commitment to dignity peace & pluralism ...

High Commissioner Ralph Goodale joins a distinguished list of Canadians awarded the Freedom of the City of London - one of the City’s oldest and most prestigious honours - recognizing his contributions to advancing two-way trade and investment between Canada and the UK.

Ralph Goodale, currently ...

The Prime Minister and His Highness the Aga Khan welcomed the naming of the Honourable David Lametti, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations in New York as the new Representative of Canada to the Ismaili Imamat. Ambassador Lametti will advance collaboration at a ...

Farman on Navroz – dated 18 March 2026, read in JamatKhanas on 21 March 2026

Adjustments to Tariqah Practices

“As your 50th Imam, I say that there will be no compromise in the principles and practice of the Shia Ismaili Tariqah of Islam. Where change is needed, I will reflect, consult and guide ...

The following is a copy of the Nawruz 2026 Talika (Farman) from His Highness the Aga Khan (Hazar Imam) to the Jamat.

This Talika contains instructions from the Imam-of-the-Time, which are to be shared, read, understood, and implemented by all members of the community. These instructions are a ...

kmaherali wrote: Sat Mar 21, 2026 2:21 pm

mahebubchatur wrote: Sat Mar 21, 2026 10:34 am
• Recitation of Chogadia

Recitation of tasbi after the Cho[gadia not the the recitation itself

mahebubchatur wrote: Sat Mar 21, 2026 10:34 am
• 4 people in each Chanta at funerals

Not mentioned in the ITREB document read out in JK

Thank you. The full ITREB actual summary will be shared shortly

The following is a copy of the Nawruz 2026 Talika (Farman) from His Highness the Aga Khan (Hazar Imam) to the Jamat.

This Talika contains instructions from the Imam-of-the-Time, which are to be shared, read, understood, and implemented by all members of the community. These instructions are a ...

Farman - Talika 21 March 2026

Forwarded as recieved
Updates to Jamatkhana Ceremonies (not official) shared by members of Jamat who have heard Taliqah of Hazar Imam
*please listen to Taliqah for correct information as this information may not be fully accurate*

Below are some updates and ...

Dawat-e-Baqaa Being Observed in Northern Areas

Across the Northern Areas of Pakistan — Gilgit, Hunza, Chitral — Ismaili communities gather during Navroz for devotional reflection, communal prayers, recitation of Ginans and Qasidas, and spiritual guidance by scholars. These gatherings are deeply ...

Contextual clarification on Nowruz (Nawruz)

A recent report by Al Jazeera notes that:

“Millions of people have rung in the ancient Persian New Year, Nowruz… The 3,000-year-old, Zoroastrian-rooted festival marks the start of spring and is celebrated by some 300 million people…”

This is broadly ...

The following from The Institute of Ismaili Studies, shared through official community platforms, social media, provides a further explanation of Navroz (Nawruz).

Historically, Nawruz:
• Is over 3,000 years old, originating in ancient Persia and predating Islam
• Marked renewal, cycles of nature ...

Message - Talika From Hazar Imam - posted by The Ismaili

“As we mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan as well as Nawruz, my family joins me in wishing Eid Mubarak and Nawruz Mubarak to the Ismaili community and all those around the world celebrating these happy occasions.

I offer my prayers ...

Farmans blessings and mercy conveyed by Imams are from Quran & God’s will.

Qur’anic Verses on God Appointing Hereditary Imams to Guide Humankind

The following material (Sections 2 and 3, along with the annotation) is excerpted from the Ismaili Gnosis article, “Where is Imamat Found in the Qur’an ...

Nawruz, or ‘New Day’ in Farsi, is one of humanity’s oldest celebrations, predating Islam and even predating Rome. For more than 3,000 years, the festival has proved a turning point not only in the calendar, but in the texture of life, as nature visibly rekindles itself all around us. Nawruz arrives ...

Why Pluralism is more important than ever…

“ Opinion

By Meredith Preston McGhie, Secretary General, Global Centre for Pluralism 17 March 2026. By AKDN

Pluralism is a practical, active choice that transforms diversity from a challenge into a source of strength and shared prosperity.

Inclusive ...

Why Pluralism is more important than ever…

“ Opinion

By Meredith Preston McGhie, Secretary General, Global Centre for Pluralism 17 March 2026. By AKDN

Pluralism is a practical, active choice that transforms diversity from a challenge into a source of strength and shared prosperity.

Inclusive ...

The Qur’an clearly forbids Muslims from drinking alcohol:
• “O you who believe! Intoxicants… are an abomination of Satan’s work. So avoid them, that you may prosper.” (5:90)
• “They ask you about wine… Say: ‘In them is great sin, and some benefit for people, but the sin is greater than the benefit ...