Untied states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
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Imranramjica
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Untied states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
The central and southwest region is getting didar Mubarakis
Re: Untied states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
This is what is circulating BUT NO CONFIRMATION:
November 5-10 opening ceremony of Ismaili Center in Houston
Didar only for jamat in 2 councils: Southwestern and Central
Namely: Austin , Houston, Katy , San Antonio, Waco, Dallas and other JKs in these 2 regions
November 5-10 opening ceremony of Ismaili Center in Houston
Didar only for jamat in 2 councils: Southwestern and Central
Namely: Austin , Houston, Katy , San Antonio, Waco, Dallas and other JKs in these 2 regions
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Imranramjica
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Re: Untied states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
This is mostly correct!!! The exact dates aren’t fixedAdmin wrote: Thu Oct 02, 2025 8:36 pm This is what is circulating BUT NO CONFIRMATION:
November 5-10 opening ceremony of Ismaili Center in Houston
Didar only for jamat in 2 councils: Southwestern and Central
Namely: Austin , Houston, Katy , San Antonio, Waco, Dallas and other JKs in these 2 regions
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Imranramjica
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Re: Untied states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
I have a question though the announcement in Jamat Khana said the imam will under take Jamati kriya! Does this means bol and madan chanta?
Re: Untied states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
https://www.enr.com/articles/61441-mcca ... kind-in-us
2025, September 29:
McCarthy Delivers Ismaili Center Houston, First of Its Kind in US
Landmark 150,000-sq-ft build with custom concrete and flood-resilient design to open this fall
By Bryan Gottlieb, Editor, Online News
Image courtesy of Abbas Yasin, Assad Yasin & Abizer Yasin
An aerial view looking north shows the nearly complete Ismaili Center Houston, the first in the U.S., featuring nine acres of landscaped gardens and fountains along Allen Parkway.
The first Ismaili Center in the U.S. is nearing completion in Houston, marking a milestone for the global Shia Ismaili Muslim community and a transformative addition to the city’s cultural landscape.
The building, designed to attain LEED Gold certification, has reached substantial completion. McCarthy Building Cos., the general contractor, has handed over the facility to its owner, with staff training and furniture installation currently in progress.
A grand opening is scheduled for fall 2025, likely in November, McCarthy said, contingent on coordination with His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V and political leaders.
Designed by London-based architect Farshid Moussavi, the 150,000-sq-ft Ismaili Center Houston occupies an 11-acre site along Allen Parkway, across from Buffalo Bayou Park.
The five-story structure rises 72 ft above grade, with broad verandas and elevated terraces overlooking nine acres of landscaped gardens.
Building for a Century
From the outset, McCarthy was tasked with constructing a 100-year building that would endure as a civic and cultural landmark. “This building is a 100-year structure, designed to be a landmark for generations of community members,” said Winston Hesch, senior superintendent at McCarthy.
To achieve that durability, McCarthy developed a bespoke architectural concrete mix. Forgoing Texas’s standard fly ash, the team imported slag cement from Florida and blended it with titanium dioxide pigment to achieve a lighter limestone-gray finish and greater workability.
The result was concrete reaching strengths of 16,000–18,000 psi—nearly triple the project’s requirement.
“They went with heavy concrete, and they went with the Turkish stone grain, because they wanted to be similar to Texas limestone,” Hesch said. “And also, everything’s bigger in Texas. That’s why they built this giant, big, grand building. They wanted to make sure it fit the area.”
The scale of the work was matched by its precision. More than 90 architectural concrete walls were poured, with only two requiring rework—a point of pride for Hesch and Project Director Randi Fronczek.
Before field production began, McCarthy spent eight months on mix development, completing 20 to 30 small mock-ups and two large-scale mock-ups. The first major wall pour—a 115-ft-long, 25-ft-high element requiring more than 200 cu yd of concrete—set the project’s tone.
It took two pump trucks running for nearly seven hours. “That was an intense day,” recalled Fronczek. “Seeing that wall stripped and flawless was a milestone moment for the team.”
Because the project’s exposed concrete doubled as its finish, tolerances were effectively zero. Saw-cut joints in topping slabs had to align with wall joints, glazing panels, and even custom gypsum ceilings, as specified in the schedule years later.
“It’s just an extreme focus,” Hesch said. “If you hadn’t done it before, it could be a big challenge.” Ultra-high-performance concrete panels were used not only in soffits but also in atrium walls, adding both durability and a refined architectural finish.
The site features a 600-car, two-level underground parking garage, which involved excavating 200,000 cu yd of soil. Located next to Buffalo Bayou, the property spans two elevation levels: the lower level sits in the 100-year floodplain, while the building platform is within the 500-year floodplain.
“The site is designed for the bayou to swell up and fill the site and then drain back down,” Fronczek said. The system was tested during Hurricane Beryl in July 2024, when floodwaters rose for 24 hours, filled the grounds and receded with minimal damage. Fronczek said only one tree was lost.
Choreography for High-End Deliverable
As explained during an interview with ENR, delivering the Center required a management structure as intricate as the design. McCarthy staffed the job more heavily than usual, with up to seven superintendents at peak handling concrete, MEP and enclosure packages. At peak activity, the workforce reached 250–275 craft workers.
Leadership was split among three principals: Fronczek, who managed design coordination and finishes; Hesch, who oversaw field operations; and Chris Flasik, who managed budget and schedule. The team also had to reset expectations with subcontractors and McCarthy’s own craft crews.
“We had to retrain our concrete crews to slow down and get it right, or we’d be tearing it down and putting it back again,” Fronczek said.
Technology proved essential. McCarthy conducted laser scans at four stages—from structural frame through final finishes—to ensure alignment. Weekly 360-degree photo documentation, drone flights and robotic total stations reinforced quality control.
Subcontractors used the scans to develop shop drawings for custom-fabricated finishes shipped from overseas.
For the Ismaili community, the Houston project represents more than an engineering accomplishment. “They are looking for a building that’s going to be a place of community for Houston for generations to come,” Fronczek said. “It’s a reward for a community that is built on service and giving back … and a welcoming place for everybody.”
The Center will join six others worldwide—in London, Vancouver, Lisbon, Dubai, Dushanbe and Toronto—as civic and spiritual hubs for dialogue and cultural exchange. Houston, home to the largest Ismaili population in the U.S., was selected by the late Aga Khan IV in 2006 for the first American facility.
His son and successor, Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, is overseeing its completion. Moussavi’s design reflects both Islamic architectural traditions and Houston’s subtropical climate, combining shaded open-air gathering areas with light-filled interiors.
“We’re very proud and honored to be a part of this project,” Fronczek said. “It’s an architectural gem for Houston and will be a landmark for generations.”
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2025, September 29:
McCarthy Delivers Ismaili Center Houston, First of Its Kind in US
Landmark 150,000-sq-ft build with custom concrete and flood-resilient design to open this fall
By Bryan Gottlieb, Editor, Online News
Image courtesy of Abbas Yasin, Assad Yasin & Abizer Yasin
An aerial view looking north shows the nearly complete Ismaili Center Houston, the first in the U.S., featuring nine acres of landscaped gardens and fountains along Allen Parkway.
The first Ismaili Center in the U.S. is nearing completion in Houston, marking a milestone for the global Shia Ismaili Muslim community and a transformative addition to the city’s cultural landscape.
The building, designed to attain LEED Gold certification, has reached substantial completion. McCarthy Building Cos., the general contractor, has handed over the facility to its owner, with staff training and furniture installation currently in progress.
A grand opening is scheduled for fall 2025, likely in November, McCarthy said, contingent on coordination with His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V and political leaders.
Designed by London-based architect Farshid Moussavi, the 150,000-sq-ft Ismaili Center Houston occupies an 11-acre site along Allen Parkway, across from Buffalo Bayou Park.
The five-story structure rises 72 ft above grade, with broad verandas and elevated terraces overlooking nine acres of landscaped gardens.
Building for a Century
From the outset, McCarthy was tasked with constructing a 100-year building that would endure as a civic and cultural landmark. “This building is a 100-year structure, designed to be a landmark for generations of community members,” said Winston Hesch, senior superintendent at McCarthy.
To achieve that durability, McCarthy developed a bespoke architectural concrete mix. Forgoing Texas’s standard fly ash, the team imported slag cement from Florida and blended it with titanium dioxide pigment to achieve a lighter limestone-gray finish and greater workability.
The result was concrete reaching strengths of 16,000–18,000 psi—nearly triple the project’s requirement.
“They went with heavy concrete, and they went with the Turkish stone grain, because they wanted to be similar to Texas limestone,” Hesch said. “And also, everything’s bigger in Texas. That’s why they built this giant, big, grand building. They wanted to make sure it fit the area.”
The scale of the work was matched by its precision. More than 90 architectural concrete walls were poured, with only two requiring rework—a point of pride for Hesch and Project Director Randi Fronczek.
Before field production began, McCarthy spent eight months on mix development, completing 20 to 30 small mock-ups and two large-scale mock-ups. The first major wall pour—a 115-ft-long, 25-ft-high element requiring more than 200 cu yd of concrete—set the project’s tone.
It took two pump trucks running for nearly seven hours. “That was an intense day,” recalled Fronczek. “Seeing that wall stripped and flawless was a milestone moment for the team.”
Because the project’s exposed concrete doubled as its finish, tolerances were effectively zero. Saw-cut joints in topping slabs had to align with wall joints, glazing panels, and even custom gypsum ceilings, as specified in the schedule years later.
“It’s just an extreme focus,” Hesch said. “If you hadn’t done it before, it could be a big challenge.” Ultra-high-performance concrete panels were used not only in soffits but also in atrium walls, adding both durability and a refined architectural finish.
The site features a 600-car, two-level underground parking garage, which involved excavating 200,000 cu yd of soil. Located next to Buffalo Bayou, the property spans two elevation levels: the lower level sits in the 100-year floodplain, while the building platform is within the 500-year floodplain.
“The site is designed for the bayou to swell up and fill the site and then drain back down,” Fronczek said. The system was tested during Hurricane Beryl in July 2024, when floodwaters rose for 24 hours, filled the grounds and receded with minimal damage. Fronczek said only one tree was lost.
Choreography for High-End Deliverable
As explained during an interview with ENR, delivering the Center required a management structure as intricate as the design. McCarthy staffed the job more heavily than usual, with up to seven superintendents at peak handling concrete, MEP and enclosure packages. At peak activity, the workforce reached 250–275 craft workers.
Leadership was split among three principals: Fronczek, who managed design coordination and finishes; Hesch, who oversaw field operations; and Chris Flasik, who managed budget and schedule. The team also had to reset expectations with subcontractors and McCarthy’s own craft crews.
“We had to retrain our concrete crews to slow down and get it right, or we’d be tearing it down and putting it back again,” Fronczek said.
Technology proved essential. McCarthy conducted laser scans at four stages—from structural frame through final finishes—to ensure alignment. Weekly 360-degree photo documentation, drone flights and robotic total stations reinforced quality control.
Subcontractors used the scans to develop shop drawings for custom-fabricated finishes shipped from overseas.
For the Ismaili community, the Houston project represents more than an engineering accomplishment. “They are looking for a building that’s going to be a place of community for Houston for generations to come,” Fronczek said. “It’s a reward for a community that is built on service and giving back … and a welcoming place for everybody.”
The Center will join six others worldwide—in London, Vancouver, Lisbon, Dubai, Dushanbe and Toronto—as civic and spiritual hubs for dialogue and cultural exchange. Houston, home to the largest Ismaili population in the U.S., was selected by the late Aga Khan IV in 2006 for the first American facility.
His son and successor, Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, is overseeing its completion. Moussavi’s design reflects both Islamic architectural traditions and Houston’s subtropical climate, combining shaded open-air gathering areas with light-filled interiors.
“We’re very proud and honored to be a part of this project,” Fronczek said. “It’s an architectural gem for Houston and will be a landmark for generations.”
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Re: Untied states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
Mawlana Hazar Imam will undertake an official visit to the country from 5-10 November 2025, during which he will inaugurate the Ismaili Center in Houston. In conjunction with the visit, he will meet with the Jamats of the Southwestern and Central United States.
To be able to focus his attention on the Jamat in these parts of the jurisdiction, Hazar Imam does not wish members of the Jamat from other parts of the United States or other countries to travel to these regions during his visit.
In a Talika Mubarak read in Jamatkhanas worldwide, Hazar Imam stated his intention to meet with his Jamat in other regions of the United States in the near future.
Mawlana Hazar Imam has previously expressed his desire and intention to travel extensively and have opportunities to meet with as many Jamats as possible in person. TheIsmaili
To be able to focus his attention on the Jamat in these parts of the jurisdiction, Hazar Imam does not wish members of the Jamat from other parts of the United States or other countries to travel to these regions during his visit.
In a Talika Mubarak read in Jamatkhanas worldwide, Hazar Imam stated his intention to meet with his Jamat in other regions of the United States in the near future.
Mawlana Hazar Imam has previously expressed his desire and intention to travel extensively and have opportunities to meet with as many Jamats as possible in person. TheIsmaili
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Re: Untied states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
Aa Raha Hai (ReVisited)
Following the announcement of Mawlana Hazar Imam's visit to the USA, The Ismaili is pleased to present “Aa Raha Hai (ReVisited)” written and performed by The Sufistics. A well-loved favourite for many, this version—filmed in the gardens of the Ismaili Center Houston—includes re-imagined lyrics in multiple languages, and is bound to get listeners singing in celebration.
Listen here: https://the.ismaili/us/en/news/aa-raha-hai-revisited
Following the announcement of Mawlana Hazar Imam's visit to the USA, The Ismaili is pleased to present “Aa Raha Hai (ReVisited)” written and performed by The Sufistics. A well-loved favourite for many, this version—filmed in the gardens of the Ismaili Center Houston—includes re-imagined lyrics in multiple languages, and is bound to get listeners singing in celebration.
Listen here: https://the.ismaili/us/en/news/aa-raha-hai-revisited
Untied states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
Sent as received
Dallas Didar is confirmed for Nov 10th There was announcement in jk saying
That Houston visit is November 5-9 and Central is 10th registration will begin soon
Houston Didar will include all jamat in Southwest jurisdiction
And central will include all jamat in central jurisdiction Houston and Dallas Mubarakis to all jamat.
USA Deed Dallas Didar is confirmed for Nov 10th There was announcement today in jk saying
That Houston visit is November 5-9 and Central is 10th registration will begin soon
Houston Didar will include all jamat in Southwest jurisdiction
And central will include all jamat in central jurisdiction Houston and Dallas
Mubarakis to all jamat.
USA Deedar and Ismaili Center opening Nov 5-10
Deedar only to SW and Central Jamats:
SW group:
Austin — Cedar Park
Austin — Downtown
Austin — South
Beaumont
Clearlake
College Station
Corpus Christi
Harvest Green
Houston — HQ
Houston — North
Houston — Principal
Katy
San Antonio
Sugar Land
Central group:
Albuquerque
Dallas — HQ
Dallas — HQ Overflow
Denver
Little Rock
Midcities
Oklahoma City
Plano
Tricities
Tyler
Waco
Ismaili Center opening Nov 5-10
Deedar only to SW and Central Jamats:
SW group:
Austin — Cedar Park
Austin — Downtown
Austin — South
Beaumont
Clearlake
College Station
Corpus Christi
Harvest Green
Houston — HQ
Houston — North
Houston — Principal
Katy
San Antonio
Sugar Land
Central group:
Albuquerque
Dallas — HQ
Dallas — HQ Overflow
Denver
Little Rock
Midcities
Oklahoma City
Plano
Tricities
Tyler
Waco
As received
Mowlana Shah Rahim will undertake an official visit to the United States of America in November to inaugurate the Ismaili Centre in Houston. In conjunction with this visit, He will meet with his Jamats of the Southwestern and Central United States. Insha'Allah, the Imam will visit the United States again in the near future to meet with his Jamat in other regions of the country.
Dallas Didar is confirmed for Nov 10th There was announcement in jk saying
That Houston visit is November 5-9 and Central is 10th registration will begin soon
Houston Didar will include all jamat in Southwest jurisdiction
And central will include all jamat in central jurisdiction Houston and Dallas Mubarakis to all jamat.
USA Deed Dallas Didar is confirmed for Nov 10th There was announcement today in jk saying
That Houston visit is November 5-9 and Central is 10th registration will begin soon
Houston Didar will include all jamat in Southwest jurisdiction
And central will include all jamat in central jurisdiction Houston and Dallas
Mubarakis to all jamat.
USA Deedar and Ismaili Center opening Nov 5-10
Deedar only to SW and Central Jamats:
SW group:
Austin — Cedar Park
Austin — Downtown
Austin — South
Beaumont
Clearlake
College Station
Corpus Christi
Harvest Green
Houston — HQ
Houston — North
Houston — Principal
Katy
San Antonio
Sugar Land
Central group:
Albuquerque
Dallas — HQ
Dallas — HQ Overflow
Denver
Little Rock
Midcities
Oklahoma City
Plano
Tricities
Tyler
Waco
Ismaili Center opening Nov 5-10
Deedar only to SW and Central Jamats:
SW group:
Austin — Cedar Park
Austin — Downtown
Austin — South
Beaumont
Clearlake
College Station
Corpus Christi
Harvest Green
Houston — HQ
Houston — North
Houston — Principal
Katy
San Antonio
Sugar Land
Central group:
Albuquerque
Dallas — HQ
Dallas — HQ Overflow
Denver
Little Rock
Midcities
Oklahoma City
Plano
Tricities
Tyler
Waco
As received
Mowlana Shah Rahim will undertake an official visit to the United States of America in November to inaugurate the Ismaili Centre in Houston. In conjunction with this visit, He will meet with his Jamats of the Southwestern and Central United States. Insha'Allah, the Imam will visit the United States again in the near future to meet with his Jamat in other regions of the country.
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mahebubchatur
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President of Council video Untied states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
Dear All, including IIS, LIF, ITREBs & all Jamat, & Noorani Family
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 uphold His Farmans and the Ismaili Constitution which is itself a Farman
Video
https://youtu.be/dpZjynnCPrw?si=QrM_LNjOBZuhiiBL
With respect and prayer,
M Chatur
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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 uphold His Farmans and the Ismaili Constitution which is itself a Farman
Video
https://youtu.be/dpZjynnCPrw?si=QrM_LNjOBZuhiiBL
With respect and prayer,
M Chatur
https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/1975 ... hqfO552USg
Re: President of Council video Untied states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
What are you rambling about. The Farmans made at Takht Nashini and the recent France visit have been distributed. Be patient and all Farmans will be available!mahebubchatur wrote: Mon Oct 06, 2025 10:58 am 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?
Re: Untied states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
We are excited to inform the Jamat that the varo and recitation audition process for the Jamati Didar and Youth Mulaqat, as well as the Ismaili Center Inauguration, will be held from Saturday, October 11 to Sunday, October 19.
Auditions for Jamati Didar and Youth Mulaqat will be held in front of live judges in select Central and Southwestern Region Jamatkhanas.
Central United States Region Jamatkhanas: Albuquerque, Dallas HQ, Denver, Lewisville, Little Rock, Mid-Cities, Oklahoma City, Plano, Tri-Cities, Tyler, Waco
Southwest United States Region Jamatkhanas: Austin, Harvest Green, Houston Principal, Houston Headquarters, and San Antonio.
Didar and Youth Mulaqat Auditions
Jamati members aged 10 years or older as of November 5, 2025 from the Central and Southwest jurisdictions are eligible to audition for didar and youth mulaqat
There will be opportunities to recite several devotional literatures during the Intezar program a few hours before didar as well as in the huzur of Mawlana Hazar Imam. Jamati members can choose only one category out of these five below:
Tilawat-e-Qur’an
- Surah an-Nur Ayat 35
- Surah al-Shams Ayat 1–10
- Zikr Tasbih
- Surah al-Ikhlas
- Allahu Akbar
- allāhumma salli ‘alā muhammadiw-wa ‘āli muhammad
- yā āl-e-nabī, aulād-e-‘alī, yā mushkil kushā, yā hāzar imam
Ginan
- Dhan Dhan Aajno Dadlore
- Sahebji Too(n) More Man Bhave
- Satgur Milia Mune Aaj
- Ab Teri Mohabat Lagi
- Aash Tamari Shri Ho
- Yaa Ali Khub Majaalis
Qasida and Nasheed
- 'Ali Guyam, 'Ali Juyam
- Khudaawandaa Tu Sultan-e Karimi
- Bahaar-e-dil
- Guzīnam Qurān
- Saaki-e Baa Wafaa Manam, Dam Hame Dam Ali Ali
- Ya Imami Ya Imami
Reading
Translation of Qur’anic verses
Extracts from speeches
Ismaili Center Houston Opening Auditions
Jamati members between the ages of 10–25, as of November 5, 2025, from all regions (Central, Florida, Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, Western United States) are eligible to audition.
Participants will submit a 3-minute video recording through the Ismaili App, which will be judged offline
Jamati members can choose to record only one category out of the three below:
- Tilawat-e-Qur’an
- Surah al-Nisa, Ayat 2
- Surah al-Bakarah, Ayat 255 (Ayat al-Kursi)
- Translation of Qur’anic verses
- United States National Anthem
https://the.ismaili/us/en/news/varo-and ... -auditions
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Travel and accommodation information for Mawlana Hazar Imam's Central and Southwestern visits will be provided to the Jamat soon.
https://the.ismaili/us/en/news/travel-a ... mmodations
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Eligibility
Didar:
Members of the Jamat with primary residence in Central and Southwestern Jurisdictions within the United States of America are eligible for the USA Visit Dates, November 5-10, and are encouraged to complete their registration by Sunday, October 12.
Central United States Region Jamatkhanas: Albuquerque, Dallas HQ, Denver, Lewisville, Little Rock, Mid-Cities, Oklahoma City, Plano, Tri-Cities, Tyler, Waco
Southwest United States Region Jamatkhanas: Austin, Austin Downtown, Austin South, San Antonio, Beaumont, Clear Lake, College Station, Corpus Christi, Houston Headquarters, Harvest Green, Katy, Principal, Spring, Sugar Land
Youth Mulaqat:
All members of the Jamat with primary residence in the Central and Southwest Regions of the United States of America jurisdiction who are between the ages of 15 and 25 are eligible for the Youth Mulaqat with Mawlana Hazar Imam
Anyone who was between ages 15 and 25 on the date of Taliqa, October 1, 2025
Proof of Date of Birth at the time of Access Card pick-up will be required in order to verify eligibility for this event. More details on the eligibility will be shared soon.
Multi Faith Spouse Engagement:
Spouses in multi faith families (i.e., with one Ismaili spouse and the other spouse from a different faith or belief) with primary residence in the Central or Southwestern jurisdictions, are eligible for the Multi Faith Spouse Engagement with Mawlana Hazar Imam. If you have any questions about your or your family's eligibility to participate in any of the Mulaqat events, please reach out to the ACCESS help desk at 1-844-552-2237.
Link to Registration
Registration for the Central and Southwestern jurisdictions is now live and can be completed online at https://ii.usa.ismaili and via The Ismaili App, which is available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
When you sign into the app:
Select your country, region, and center, and click Explore
Click Allow to receive notifications, including breaking news and official messages from Jamati Institutions
Once you open the registration link or portal in The Ismaili App, log in to your account or create a new one.
If you forgot your password, click “Forgot Password?” to reset it via email. Please note that it may take up to 20 minutes to receive an email from the system regarding password reset.
If you don’t have an account, click “Create Account” and fill in the information.
Who Should Complete the Forms
Each Head of Household must complete the Registration Form on behalf of all members of their household.
A household is defined as those members of a family who live together at a single address. This would include any college students who are part of the household, regardless of where they are attending college/university.
Young Professionals who live on their own are encouraged to register as their own Head of Household.
Completing the Form
Update Household Information
Enter your current Mailing Address, Phone Number, Jamatkhana, and Region. Be sure to select the Jamatkhana you attend, as this is where your Access Cards will be available for pickup.
Complete Personal Information for each household member:
Include Full Legal Name, Relationship to Head of Household, Date of Birth, etc.
Indicate any Chair or Wheelchair needs in the relevant sections.
Both Ismaili and multi faith family members should be included.
Complete Additional Information for each member:
Add Jamati Title, Education, and Medical & Special Requests
Add Household Members
Once the Head of Household completes their info, click “Add Additional Member” to include the remaining family members.
Select the Consent, Privacy, & Liability Acknowledgment to be contacted with follow-up communication about upcoming events.
Submit Registration
https://the.ismaili/us/en/news/usa-visit-registration
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Jamat is encouraged to call the ACCESS help desk with any questions at 1-844-552-2237
https://the.ismaili/us/en/news/access-help-desk
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
USA Visit
Categories
- General Questions https://the.ismaili/us/en/visit/usa/faqs#General
- Registration & Eligibility https://the.ismaili/us/en/visit/usa/faqs#Reg
- Didar and Youth Mulaqat Varo and Reciter Auditions https://the.ismaili/us/en/visit/usa/faqs#var
- Ismaili Center Houston Opening Auditions https://the.ismaili/us/en/visit/usa/faqs#ICH
https://the.ismaili/us/en/visit/usa/faqs
USA Visit
Categories
- General Questions https://the.ismaili/us/en/visit/usa/faqs#General
- Registration & Eligibility https://the.ismaili/us/en/visit/usa/faqs#Reg
- Didar and Youth Mulaqat Varo and Reciter Auditions https://the.ismaili/us/en/visit/usa/faqs#var
- Ismaili Center Houston Opening Auditions https://the.ismaili/us/en/visit/usa/faqs#ICH
https://the.ismaili/us/en/visit/usa/faqs