Houston – 9th November, Morning (Youth Mulaqat)
At the very beginning of his Farman, Mawlana Shah Rahim Hazar Imam smiled and said:
> “This is the first time I haven’t received a high five — I thought I had done something wrong!”
The entire Jamat burst into laughter.
Then, with his characteristic warmth, Hazar Imam began again:
> “My beloved spiritual children…”
He offered many blessings, saying that this had been a happy morning for him and that he was very happy to see everyone gathered there.
He spoke about the Ismaili Centre, encouraging the youth to make great use of this place —
to study, to play, and to socialize.
He said:
> “This Ismaili Centre is yours to use.”
He also mentioned, with joy, that there would soon be a basketball and pickleball court opening for everyone to enjoy.
Hazar Imam spoke about the importance of seeing faith and life as one — not separate.
He encouraged everyone to attend Jamatkhana regularly, even when life gets busy.
He reminded the youth to be kind, generous, and compassionate.
Hazar Imam praised the parents and grandparents for building a strong foundation of education for the younger generation.
He said:
> “They took care of you when you were young — so as they grow older, you must take care of them.”
He emphasized the need to refresh and upgrade your skills, because the world around us is constantly evolving — especially with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
He said that AI will become a large part of our lives and careers, but that human empathy can never be replaced by technology.
He encouraged youth to seek careers that focus on empathy and service to others.
He also emphasized reading — and reading a lot.
He said learning should continue through formal education or independent study.
Hazar Imam spoke about the importance of limiting phone use and social media consumption.
He smiled and said:
> “Don’t get your news from social media…”
Then he paused, looked sideways playfully, and laughed — the Jamat laughed with him — and then he said:
> “Okay, not all social media… but still, pick up a book — for education and for fun!”
The Jamat laughed again, and the atmosphere was filled with joy and affection.
He encouraged everyone to put their phones down and interact more with one another.
He advised to play sports, engage in physical activity, and strengthen friendship and community bonds.
He concluded with many blessings for the youth and their families.
Farman on Departure
As Hazar Imam prepared to leave, he appeared a little emotional.
He said that this entire experience had been very moving for him.
He mentioned that he had been able to meet many young people and have meaningful conversations with them.
He said, with affection:
> “Inshallah, I will be back soon — and we will have more conversations.”
United states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
Re: United states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
2025, November 10:
Dallas murid just going to car: Awww, it was awesome!!!!! So charged! I love Mowla bapa!!!!
There were a lot that in his Farman that was quite powerful
Were children running around like houston?
Yes … unfortunately there were kids all over shaking hands with him.
Maybe it is Mawla's way of connecting with the young generation on their terms. We have already connected from Shah Karim's time but the younger generation did not so it is probably Shah Rahim who wants this connection this way.
It seems, he was enjoying it all …. making heart emoji and hugging kids… shaking hands and responding to them with love
Dallas murid just going to car: Awww, it was awesome!!!!! So charged! I love Mowla bapa!!!!
There were a lot that in his Farman that was quite powerful
Were children running around like houston?
Yes … unfortunately there were kids all over shaking hands with him.
Maybe it is Mawla's way of connecting with the young generation on their terms. We have already connected from Shah Karim's time but the younger generation did not so it is probably Shah Rahim who wants this connection this way.
It seems, he was enjoying it all …. making heart emoji and hugging kids… shaking hands and responding to them with love
Re: United states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
Yam, Forwarded as received
Everyone has been asking me what my conversation with the imam was about. I’ve been getting asked A LOT. So i’ve decided to finally tell everyone. And just to let you all know I didn’t keep my conversation a secret because it was something personal or private between me and Hazar Imam, but rather because I had a special moment, most likely one of the best moments of my life yesterday and all I wanted was to enjoy it for a bit only with Hazar Imam. That reason may not make sense to you all but it makes sense to me but anyways here’s what happened. When I got up on stage, i was honestly not scared about saying my wara, but rather how it’d feel when I met with hazar imam, before I started my group recitation of Ya Imami, I saw a friend which honestly made me chuckle a bit, my legs were shaking but I realized I’d be OK. Me and my group completed the nasheed and we all then proceeded to take turns to go to hazar imam for blessings and i was last in line. At first I, with full honesty, had no intention of doing anything more than getting blessings from hazar imam. Hazar Imam put his hands on my shoulders and I felt the biggest sense of comfort as if I’m not talking to a spiritual leader, but rather a father in a way, he went on to give me blessings for my loved ones, my family, my jamat and to keep my faith in my heart.
After he gave me blessings and I said ameen, in that one second long moment i thought about how this one man (Rizwan), at the didar on saturday who had a bit of conversation with Hazar Imam after his recitation of zikr tasbih said to me after the didar how he only had one chance and that as well was a once in a lifetime opportunity so he took it and didn’t regret it one bit. So i took that same energy and realized I had one chance and it could be my only one for the rest of my life, so I decided to say something. Now lots of people have been asking me what’d you ask him, what was ur question, what was his answer, but in reality I didn’t ask a question, all I did was express my gratitude. I said word for word, “Thank you Ya Ali Bapa, thank you for your light, your love, your gratitude, your guidance, thank you… for everything.” now while i was saying all this I had the biggest smile on my face so Hazar Imam then responded with, “No no thank you, thank you for being a murid with so much happiness and positivity and showing the same joy I love to see in my murids and all the murids sitting here today, you are all so bright and thank you again for showing me that first hand.”
I was stunned that Hazar Imam said thank you to ME so i just jokingly said, “Of course of course, u know me” and we both started chuckling a little and he just said, “Well I love to see it, and I hope you keep being the same person in the future as you are right now” Hazar Imam then put out his hand for me to shake it while I was stepping back so I came back forward a little and took both my hands to shake his hand firmly and his hand felt sooo soft it was just unbelievably comforting. Lots of people have said my interaction was like 5 minutes long and I wish it was that long but it was probably a 35 to 45 second long interaction and honestly, it was perfect. I then proceeded to walk off the stage towards this area for huzur reciters to sit at, so many people were just looking at me and my shocked face when I was still just incredibly stunned at what had just happened. I sat down, I started smiling like the happiest man alive, I looked back at the stage, Hazar Imam then looked back at me for a couple seconds while smiling and then winked at me and then went on to look back at the next group of huzur waro reciters and carry on with the youth mulaqat. That’s my whole experience that everyone’s been asking about. I am truly incredibly blessed to have gone through this experience and I will savor this experience for the rest of my life and now with sharing this, I hope all of you can enjoy hearing it and seeing how much the imam really loves us all.
Everyone has been asking me what my conversation with the imam was about. I’ve been getting asked A LOT. So i’ve decided to finally tell everyone. And just to let you all know I didn’t keep my conversation a secret because it was something personal or private between me and Hazar Imam, but rather because I had a special moment, most likely one of the best moments of my life yesterday and all I wanted was to enjoy it for a bit only with Hazar Imam. That reason may not make sense to you all but it makes sense to me but anyways here’s what happened. When I got up on stage, i was honestly not scared about saying my wara, but rather how it’d feel when I met with hazar imam, before I started my group recitation of Ya Imami, I saw a friend which honestly made me chuckle a bit, my legs were shaking but I realized I’d be OK. Me and my group completed the nasheed and we all then proceeded to take turns to go to hazar imam for blessings and i was last in line. At first I, with full honesty, had no intention of doing anything more than getting blessings from hazar imam. Hazar Imam put his hands on my shoulders and I felt the biggest sense of comfort as if I’m not talking to a spiritual leader, but rather a father in a way, he went on to give me blessings for my loved ones, my family, my jamat and to keep my faith in my heart.
After he gave me blessings and I said ameen, in that one second long moment i thought about how this one man (Rizwan), at the didar on saturday who had a bit of conversation with Hazar Imam after his recitation of zikr tasbih said to me after the didar how he only had one chance and that as well was a once in a lifetime opportunity so he took it and didn’t regret it one bit. So i took that same energy and realized I had one chance and it could be my only one for the rest of my life, so I decided to say something. Now lots of people have been asking me what’d you ask him, what was ur question, what was his answer, but in reality I didn’t ask a question, all I did was express my gratitude. I said word for word, “Thank you Ya Ali Bapa, thank you for your light, your love, your gratitude, your guidance, thank you… for everything.” now while i was saying all this I had the biggest smile on my face so Hazar Imam then responded with, “No no thank you, thank you for being a murid with so much happiness and positivity and showing the same joy I love to see in my murids and all the murids sitting here today, you are all so bright and thank you again for showing me that first hand.”
I was stunned that Hazar Imam said thank you to ME so i just jokingly said, “Of course of course, u know me” and we both started chuckling a little and he just said, “Well I love to see it, and I hope you keep being the same person in the future as you are right now” Hazar Imam then put out his hand for me to shake it while I was stepping back so I came back forward a little and took both my hands to shake his hand firmly and his hand felt sooo soft it was just unbelievably comforting. Lots of people have said my interaction was like 5 minutes long and I wish it was that long but it was probably a 35 to 45 second long interaction and honestly, it was perfect. I then proceeded to walk off the stage towards this area for huzur reciters to sit at, so many people were just looking at me and my shocked face when I was still just incredibly stunned at what had just happened. I sat down, I started smiling like the happiest man alive, I looked back at the stage, Hazar Imam then looked back at me for a couple seconds while smiling and then winked at me and then went on to look back at the next group of huzur waro reciters and carry on with the youth mulaqat. That’s my whole experience that everyone’s been asking about. I am truly incredibly blessed to have gone through this experience and I will savor this experience for the rest of my life and now with sharing this, I hope all of you can enjoy hearing it and seeing how much the imam really loves us all.
Re: United states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
https://the.ismaili/ca/en/news/mawlana- ... -in-dallas
Mawlana Hazar Imam completed his visit to the Southwest USA with a youth Mulaqat and a second multi faith reception both held at the Ismaili Center in Houston. He then travelled to Dallas where representatives of five cities received him.
The Central USA Jamat has deep roots in Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arkansas and is deeply engaged in their communities through sustainability projects, meal packing for local food banks, Partnership Walks and other service initiatives through Ismaili CIVIC.
Hazar Imam's visit to the region is taking place at the invitation of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson.
Mayor Johnson joined Carrollton Mayor Steve Babick, Plano Mayor John B. Muns, Lewisville Mayor Pro-Tem Bob Troyer, and Euless Mayor Pro-Tem Tim Stinneford to welcome Hazar Imam at the airport, along with Ismaili students and leaders of the Jamat from across the country.
Later, officials from all five cities presented Hazar Imam with various honours including key to their cities or proclamations commemorating today as Prince Rahim Aga Khan’s day. Mayor Johnson gifted Hazar Imam a key to the City of Dallas. The mayors of Euless and Carrollton also gifted Hazar Imam keys to their respective cities, while the cities of Plano and Lewisville have issued proclamations marking his historic visit.
Hazar Imam met each mayor upon his arrival and expressed his gratitude for their hospitality and continuing support of the Ismaili community.
Later today, Hazar Imam will meet with the Central USA Jamat.
Photo credits: IPL / Akbar Hakim / Asif Gowani / Arfa Ali / Javed Karedia / Afiya Maknojia / Shirtaz Halani
Mawlana Hazar Imam completed his visit to the Southwest USA with a youth Mulaqat and a second multi faith reception both held at the Ismaili Center in Houston. He then travelled to Dallas where representatives of five cities received him.
The Central USA Jamat has deep roots in Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arkansas and is deeply engaged in their communities through sustainability projects, meal packing for local food banks, Partnership Walks and other service initiatives through Ismaili CIVIC.
Hazar Imam's visit to the region is taking place at the invitation of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson.
Mayor Johnson joined Carrollton Mayor Steve Babick, Plano Mayor John B. Muns, Lewisville Mayor Pro-Tem Bob Troyer, and Euless Mayor Pro-Tem Tim Stinneford to welcome Hazar Imam at the airport, along with Ismaili students and leaders of the Jamat from across the country.
Later, officials from all five cities presented Hazar Imam with various honours including key to their cities or proclamations commemorating today as Prince Rahim Aga Khan’s day. Mayor Johnson gifted Hazar Imam a key to the City of Dallas. The mayors of Euless and Carrollton also gifted Hazar Imam keys to their respective cities, while the cities of Plano and Lewisville have issued proclamations marking his historic visit.
Hazar Imam met each mayor upon his arrival and expressed his gratitude for their hospitality and continuing support of the Ismaili community.
Later today, Hazar Imam will meet with the Central USA Jamat.
Photo credits: IPL / Akbar Hakim / Asif Gowani / Arfa Ali / Javed Karedia / Afiya Maknojia / Shirtaz Halani
Re: United states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
Houston 8th Nov 2025 morning notes:
Pray for spiritual elevation , unity in families unity in Jamat , peace
Special blessings for Roohani
Accepted the Bayah
Bond between the Imam of the time and spiritual children is made with freedom of love
Care for your safety and security for your spiritual and material wellbeing . You are always in my heart
I am very happy my Jamat is well settled here an and has done great contribution to the city and sTate . The contribution is recognized and appreciated
This makes me very happy
6 decades ago members of Jamat followed my dads guidance to take education here and now your children’s and grand children’s are inventors, researchers , innovators
Whatever paths you chose bring our values in your work .
Work with honesty, generosity , integrity and kindness
Purpose of wealth is how we improve the lives around us to share your resources , time and knowledge
I have seen generosity in my Jamat to build and strengthen our institutions and this has positively altered the trajectory of our Jamat
If your contribution is for imamati institutions or other organization who do good work in my eyes they are both the same .
All giving is act of faith . All giving is a spiritual benefit . So continue to be generous .
Share your time , skills and knowledge
Generosity begins at home . Take care of the needs of your families . Keep unity in your families . If families are stronger Jamat is stronger I want my Jamat to be strong and it starts in your homes
Be kind be forgiving be compassionate be generous be accepting ,ours is an accepting Jamat
Look after your children
Life expectancy is increasing I want seniors in Jamat to have healthy , secured and dignified lives economically stable many years after you retire
My people on my Jamat are businessman and are retiring it’s important to find succession .
If your children have aspiration to follow different career …
consider selling the business or giving to professional management
Jamat establishing new lives here Great Texas welcome there will be opportunity for happy and successful lives here . Language is important skill to acquire
Maintain the ethics of our faith
Don’t loose the sight of who you are and what you believe
Never stop learning
Our institution will help you
Remember physical life is limited in time and only soul is permanent
Remembrance
Don’t forget to thank Allah for all the blessings he has bestowed on
Appreciation for volunteers both uniformed and non uniformed
Today you will receive a tasbih … remember Allah ..Remember prophet and imams
This remembrance will bring happiness
Although I am leaving physically now the bond between you and imam is strong and permanent I will keep you in my hearts and hands on your shoulders your imam loves each and everyone
VIDEO: https://ismaili.net/timeline/2025/2025- ... t-love.mp4
Pray for spiritual elevation , unity in families unity in Jamat , peace
Special blessings for Roohani
Accepted the Bayah
Bond between the Imam of the time and spiritual children is made with freedom of love
Care for your safety and security for your spiritual and material wellbeing . You are always in my heart
I am very happy my Jamat is well settled here an and has done great contribution to the city and sTate . The contribution is recognized and appreciated
This makes me very happy
6 decades ago members of Jamat followed my dads guidance to take education here and now your children’s and grand children’s are inventors, researchers , innovators
Whatever paths you chose bring our values in your work .
Work with honesty, generosity , integrity and kindness
Purpose of wealth is how we improve the lives around us to share your resources , time and knowledge
I have seen generosity in my Jamat to build and strengthen our institutions and this has positively altered the trajectory of our Jamat
If your contribution is for imamati institutions or other organization who do good work in my eyes they are both the same .
All giving is act of faith . All giving is a spiritual benefit . So continue to be generous .
Share your time , skills and knowledge
Generosity begins at home . Take care of the needs of your families . Keep unity in your families . If families are stronger Jamat is stronger I want my Jamat to be strong and it starts in your homes
Be kind be forgiving be compassionate be generous be accepting ,ours is an accepting Jamat
Look after your children
Life expectancy is increasing I want seniors in Jamat to have healthy , secured and dignified lives economically stable many years after you retire
My people on my Jamat are businessman and are retiring it’s important to find succession .
If your children have aspiration to follow different career …
consider selling the business or giving to professional management
Jamat establishing new lives here Great Texas welcome there will be opportunity for happy and successful lives here . Language is important skill to acquire
Maintain the ethics of our faith
Don’t loose the sight of who you are and what you believe
Never stop learning
Our institution will help you
Remember physical life is limited in time and only soul is permanent
Remembrance
Don’t forget to thank Allah for all the blessings he has bestowed on
Appreciation for volunteers both uniformed and non uniformed
Today you will receive a tasbih … remember Allah ..Remember prophet and imams
This remembrance will bring happiness
Although I am leaving physically now the bond between you and imam is strong and permanent I will keep you in my hearts and hands on your shoulders your imam loves each and everyone
VIDEO: https://ismaili.net/timeline/2025/2025- ... t-love.mp4
Re: United states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
Welcome to the fifth part of The Ismaili Update: USA visit! On 9 November, Mawlana Hazar Imam completed his visit to the Southwest USA with a Youth Mulaqat and a second multi faith reception both held at the Ismaili Center in Houston. He then travelled to Dallas where representatives of five cities received him. Later, officials from all five cities presented Hazar Imam with various honours including key to their cities or proclamations.
Watch here: https://ismaili.us13.list-manage.com/tr ... 802765515c
Re: United states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
Mawlana Hazar Imam meets Central USA Jamat in Dallas
The student Mukhi, Kamadia, Mukhiani, and Kamadiani welcome Mawlana Hazar Imam to the youth mulaqat.Photo: IPL / Shaariq Kazani
Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses young members of the Central USA Jamat at Dallas Headquarters Jamatkhana.Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses guests at a reception in Dallas on 10 November 2025.Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam in conversation with Jamat and multi-faith family members in Dallas, Texas, on 10 November 2025.Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
The Mukhi, Kamadia, Mukhiani, and Kamadiani of Dallas Headquarters Jamatkhana welcome Mawlana Hazar Imam to the didar hall.Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam on stage at the Central USA didar in Dallas, Texas, on 10 November 2025.Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses the Central USA Jamat in Dallas, Texas, on 10 November 2025.Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam waves to the Jamat before departing Dallas Headquarters Jamatkhana.Photo: IPL / Shaariq Kazani
Mawlana Hazar Imam poses for a group photo with police officers and local officials in Dallas.Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
On behalf of the USA Jamat, President Al-Karim Alidina bids farewell to Mawlana Hazar Imam on 10 November 2025.Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
On the sixth and final day of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s first official visit to the United States, he spent the day meeting with the Central region Jamat in Dallas before departing the country.
Mawlana Hazar Imam began the day at Dallas Headquarters Jamatkhana, where he granted a mulaqat to youth from across the Central Region.
For several weeks, young members of the Jamat have been planning for the visit, leading in the areas of sustainability, logistics, safety, communications, and transportation.
Soon afterwards, Hazar Imam met Ismailis and their multi-faith spouses.
The day concluded with a didar for the entire Central Jamat, who had the opportunity to reaffirm their ba’ya to the Imam-of-the-Time. This marks the first time an Ismaili Imam has granted a didar in the city of Dallas.
A gift was presented to Hazar Imam on behalf of the entire USA Jamat, consisting of a remarkable and rare collection of 2,100 gold and silver Fatimid coins and glass weights dating back to the 10th and 11th centuries CE. The coins were minted in 24 different locations, in regions extending from North Africa to South Asia.
Overall, this week was filled with special moments for the USA Jamat—the inauguration of the Ismaili Center in Houston, didars with the Southwest and Central region Jamats, and intimate gatherings with youth and multi-faith families.
On behalf of the USA Jamat, President Al-Karim Alidina and a delegation of Jamati leaders bade farewell to Mawlana Hazar Imam before he departed the country, signifying the conclusion of his six-day visit.
https://the.ismaili/pt/en/news/mawlana- ... -in-dallas
The student Mukhi, Kamadia, Mukhiani, and Kamadiani welcome Mawlana Hazar Imam to the youth mulaqat.Photo: IPL / Shaariq Kazani
Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses young members of the Central USA Jamat at Dallas Headquarters Jamatkhana.Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses guests at a reception in Dallas on 10 November 2025.Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam in conversation with Jamat and multi-faith family members in Dallas, Texas, on 10 November 2025.Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
The Mukhi, Kamadia, Mukhiani, and Kamadiani of Dallas Headquarters Jamatkhana welcome Mawlana Hazar Imam to the didar hall.Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam on stage at the Central USA didar in Dallas, Texas, on 10 November 2025.Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses the Central USA Jamat in Dallas, Texas, on 10 November 2025.Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
Mawlana Hazar Imam waves to the Jamat before departing Dallas Headquarters Jamatkhana.Photo: IPL / Shaariq Kazani
Mawlana Hazar Imam poses for a group photo with police officers and local officials in Dallas.Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
On behalf of the USA Jamat, President Al-Karim Alidina bids farewell to Mawlana Hazar Imam on 10 November 2025.Photo: IPL / Akbar Hakim
On the sixth and final day of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s first official visit to the United States, he spent the day meeting with the Central region Jamat in Dallas before departing the country.
Mawlana Hazar Imam began the day at Dallas Headquarters Jamatkhana, where he granted a mulaqat to youth from across the Central Region.
For several weeks, young members of the Jamat have been planning for the visit, leading in the areas of sustainability, logistics, safety, communications, and transportation.
Soon afterwards, Hazar Imam met Ismailis and their multi-faith spouses.
The day concluded with a didar for the entire Central Jamat, who had the opportunity to reaffirm their ba’ya to the Imam-of-the-Time. This marks the first time an Ismaili Imam has granted a didar in the city of Dallas.
A gift was presented to Hazar Imam on behalf of the entire USA Jamat, consisting of a remarkable and rare collection of 2,100 gold and silver Fatimid coins and glass weights dating back to the 10th and 11th centuries CE. The coins were minted in 24 different locations, in regions extending from North Africa to South Asia.
Overall, this week was filled with special moments for the USA Jamat—the inauguration of the Ismaili Center in Houston, didars with the Southwest and Central region Jamats, and intimate gatherings with youth and multi-faith families.
On behalf of the USA Jamat, President Al-Karim Alidina and a delegation of Jamati leaders bade farewell to Mawlana Hazar Imam before he departed the country, signifying the conclusion of his six-day visit.
https://the.ismaili/pt/en/news/mawlana- ... -in-dallas
Re: United states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
FORWARDED AS RECEIVED - DALLAS DEEDAR : Ya Ali Madad Parivar
We just got back from jk after deedar at Kay Bailey Hutchison.
Hazar Imam said that He has made several Farmans during this visit they are for everyone.
First He said you all must be ethical and trustworthy. There is never a time to be unethical. When you are unethical it can harm people and create bad feelings and that if you are unethical it is not acceptable to your Imam.
Then he said to lessen screen time as it rewires your brain and causes harm.
Take care of your health. Excersize is essential for physical and mental health. Play sports, Go for a run as He said Go for a run He started laughing, we all started laughing.
He said that the young should know that their elders have worked very hard.
He said that the Mayors of Dallas and Houston have given Him keys to the cities.
He said that life is limited and that our souls should be nurtured.
He gave blessings to all the volunteers and said those who work all year long not just worked today because I am here. He laughed and we all laughed.
He said he is very happy with this visit because of the opening of Ismaili center Houston and that he is sad this visit is ending.
He will Inshallah come very soon to visit Jamats in other cities.
He gave lots of blessings gave lots of high fives and shook lots of hands on his way out of the hall.
During the deedar One lady started walking to the stage. She had a gift, when the volunteers tried to stop her, she said she wants to give it to Mowla. Mowla got up from his chair came down the steps and took it from her. Went back to his chair. She also had a gift bag. Hazar Imam got up again and came down the steps again and got the bag from her. Then Mowla came back again the third time to get something again. Then Mowla kept that bag next to his chair. When he got up to give Farman upon departure, he picked up that bag, kept it next to the podium while he gave Farman. And held it in his hand the whole time while he walked out of the hall.
It was amazing. Shukar Shukar Shukar
We just got back from jk after deedar at Kay Bailey Hutchison.
Hazar Imam said that He has made several Farmans during this visit they are for everyone.
First He said you all must be ethical and trustworthy. There is never a time to be unethical. When you are unethical it can harm people and create bad feelings and that if you are unethical it is not acceptable to your Imam.
Then he said to lessen screen time as it rewires your brain and causes harm.
Take care of your health. Excersize is essential for physical and mental health. Play sports, Go for a run as He said Go for a run He started laughing, we all started laughing.
He said that the young should know that their elders have worked very hard.
He said that the Mayors of Dallas and Houston have given Him keys to the cities.
He said that life is limited and that our souls should be nurtured.
He gave blessings to all the volunteers and said those who work all year long not just worked today because I am here. He laughed and we all laughed.
He said he is very happy with this visit because of the opening of Ismaili center Houston and that he is sad this visit is ending.
He will Inshallah come very soon to visit Jamats in other cities.
He gave lots of blessings gave lots of high fives and shook lots of hands on his way out of the hall.
During the deedar One lady started walking to the stage. She had a gift, when the volunteers tried to stop her, she said she wants to give it to Mowla. Mowla got up from his chair came down the steps and took it from her. Went back to his chair. She also had a gift bag. Hazar Imam got up again and came down the steps again and got the bag from her. Then Mowla came back again the third time to get something again. Then Mowla kept that bag next to his chair. When he got up to give Farman upon departure, he picked up that bag, kept it next to the podium while he gave Farman. And held it in his hand the whole time while he walked out of the hall.
It was amazing. Shukar Shukar Shukar
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Re: United states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
On the sixth and final day of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s first official visit to the United States, he spent the day meeting with the Central region Jamat in Dallas before departing the country.
Mawlana Hazar Imam began the day at Dallas Headquarters Jamatkhana, where he granted a mulaqat to youth from across the Central Region.
For several weeks, young members of the Jamat have been planning for the visit, leading in the areas of sustainability, logistics, safety, communications, and transportation.
Soon afterwards, Hazar Imam met Ismailis and their multi-faith spouses.
The day concluded with a didar for the entire Central Jamat, who had the opportunity to reaffirm their ba’ya to the Imam-of-the-Time. This marks the first time an Ismaili Imam has granted a didar in the city of Dallas.
A gift was presented to Hazar Imam on behalf of the entire USA Jamat, consisting of a remarkable and rare collection of 2,100 gold and silver Fatimid coins and glass weights dating back to the 10th and 11th centuries CE. The coins were minted in 24 different locations, in regions extending from North Africa to South Asia.
Overall, this week was filled with special moments for the USA Jamat—the inauguration of the Ismaili Center in Houston, didars with the Southwest and Central region Jamats, and intimate gatherings with youth and multi-faith families.
On behalf of the USA Jamat, President Al-Karim Alidina and a delegation of Jamati leaders bade farewell to Mawlana Hazar Imam before he departed the country, signifying the conclusion of his six-day visit.
Photo credits: IPL / Akbar Hakim / Shaariq Kazani
The Ismaili USA Facebook
Mawlana Hazar Imam began the day at Dallas Headquarters Jamatkhana, where he granted a mulaqat to youth from across the Central Region.
For several weeks, young members of the Jamat have been planning for the visit, leading in the areas of sustainability, logistics, safety, communications, and transportation.
Soon afterwards, Hazar Imam met Ismailis and their multi-faith spouses.
The day concluded with a didar for the entire Central Jamat, who had the opportunity to reaffirm their ba’ya to the Imam-of-the-Time. This marks the first time an Ismaili Imam has granted a didar in the city of Dallas.
A gift was presented to Hazar Imam on behalf of the entire USA Jamat, consisting of a remarkable and rare collection of 2,100 gold and silver Fatimid coins and glass weights dating back to the 10th and 11th centuries CE. The coins were minted in 24 different locations, in regions extending from North Africa to South Asia.
Overall, this week was filled with special moments for the USA Jamat—the inauguration of the Ismaili Center in Houston, didars with the Southwest and Central region Jamats, and intimate gatherings with youth and multi-faith families.
On behalf of the USA Jamat, President Al-Karim Alidina and a delegation of Jamati leaders bade farewell to Mawlana Hazar Imam before he departed the country, signifying the conclusion of his six-day visit.
Photo credits: IPL / Akbar Hakim / Shaariq Kazani
The Ismaili USA Facebook
Re: United states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
2025, November 10 As received:
I was sitting near this lady called Rashida in jk Saturday. We talked about deedar in US. She said to me I have two sisters there one in Dallas and another in Houston. My sister in Dallas was so lucky she got to cook for Mowla. She is a chef and she made his favourite dishes for Houston and Dallas. He likes kuku paka and badam paak. The council said make it and we have to test to make sure it’s good. They flew in a chef from Portugal who cooks for him to test it. She did well and she made the dishes. Each imam I guess has his own taste. Like different lamps but same noor. What a lucky blessed lady. Imam has his likes too
I was sitting near this lady called Rashida in jk Saturday. We talked about deedar in US. She said to me I have two sisters there one in Dallas and another in Houston. My sister in Dallas was so lucky she got to cook for Mowla. She is a chef and she made his favourite dishes for Houston and Dallas. He likes kuku paka and badam paak. The council said make it and we have to test to make sure it’s good. They flew in a chef from Portugal who cooks for him to test it. She did well and she made the dishes. Each imam I guess has his own taste. Like different lamps but same noor. What a lucky blessed lady. Imam has his likes too
Re: United states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
The following is not a summary of the entire Farman. Rather, it is my recollection of the guidance that gave me a lot of room for reflection.
1. Hazar Imam said that, during this visit to the US, he had made many Firmans to the Jamat. He said that these Firmans are for us. He wants us to read them and reflect on them
2. He talked at length about ethics and ethical behavior. He said that if someone misleads or misappropriates any member of the Jamat or any other human being, that is totally unacceptable.
3. Hazar Imam also talked a lot about our values of compassion, kindness, generosity, sharing, and helping others. He emphasized that these are universal values, and we can use these to form a common bond between us and the wider community.
4. He elaborated that accumulating wealth is for our financial security but also to help others and should not be for the sake of accumulating wealth. He said that “as we rise, we should lift others.”
5. Hazar Imam said that when we contribute our wealth to an Imamat institution or to any other organization that is doing good it is the same in his eyes. When we are generous within the Jamar or outside, it is the same in his eyes.
6. He explained that we are where we are today because of others. When these people get old, it is our duty and responsibility to look after them. He feels very sad when he hears that there is loneliness among the elderly. He emphasized that there is no room for loneliness and isolation to exist among the elderly.
7. Hazar Imam talked about our physical well-being. He said that poor nutrition and lack of exercise adversely affect our physical health as well as our mental health. He talked about eating nutritious food and moving our bodies every day. He said to go out, move your bodies, go for a run, etc. He talked about the link between physical activity and mental health. He said that we should go out and socialize, and that has a positive effect on our mental health. He talked about keeping a happy balance between socializing and doing things on our own
8. He said that looking after our physical well-being is a religious responsibility upon us all. Then he said that we should not forget that, after all, only the soul is eternal, and we should also spend time to look after our spiritual well-being
9. He talked about social media and the internet and said that social media is re-wiring our brains in unhealthy ways. He said that physical interaction with others was important, and to read a book, go out, and interact and socialize with others – rather than just being on social media.
10. Hazar Imam said that we should always be grateful, even when we face challenges, as challenges can make us stronger
11. I noticed how Hazar Imam had thoroughly prepared his Farman, and read it, instead of giving an “impromptu” address. I was impressed by this.
1. Hazar Imam said that, during this visit to the US, he had made many Firmans to the Jamat. He said that these Firmans are for us. He wants us to read them and reflect on them
2. He talked at length about ethics and ethical behavior. He said that if someone misleads or misappropriates any member of the Jamat or any other human being, that is totally unacceptable.
3. Hazar Imam also talked a lot about our values of compassion, kindness, generosity, sharing, and helping others. He emphasized that these are universal values, and we can use these to form a common bond between us and the wider community.
4. He elaborated that accumulating wealth is for our financial security but also to help others and should not be for the sake of accumulating wealth. He said that “as we rise, we should lift others.”
5. Hazar Imam said that when we contribute our wealth to an Imamat institution or to any other organization that is doing good it is the same in his eyes. When we are generous within the Jamar or outside, it is the same in his eyes.
6. He explained that we are where we are today because of others. When these people get old, it is our duty and responsibility to look after them. He feels very sad when he hears that there is loneliness among the elderly. He emphasized that there is no room for loneliness and isolation to exist among the elderly.
7. Hazar Imam talked about our physical well-being. He said that poor nutrition and lack of exercise adversely affect our physical health as well as our mental health. He talked about eating nutritious food and moving our bodies every day. He said to go out, move your bodies, go for a run, etc. He talked about the link between physical activity and mental health. He said that we should go out and socialize, and that has a positive effect on our mental health. He talked about keeping a happy balance between socializing and doing things on our own
8. He said that looking after our physical well-being is a religious responsibility upon us all. Then he said that we should not forget that, after all, only the soul is eternal, and we should also spend time to look after our spiritual well-being
9. He talked about social media and the internet and said that social media is re-wiring our brains in unhealthy ways. He said that physical interaction with others was important, and to read a book, go out, and interact and socialize with others – rather than just being on social media.
10. Hazar Imam said that we should always be grateful, even when we face challenges, as challenges can make us stronger
11. I noticed how Hazar Imam had thoroughly prepared his Farman, and read it, instead of giving an “impromptu” address. I was impressed by this.
Re: United states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
You know even when he was sitting on the stage on his seat, during karwai and all, a special lady tried to come to stage to give him a gift, the volunteer refused her so Maula went down himself to her 3 times, first to get the gift, second time to give her the blessings as she started crying and 3rd time he went down too but I don’t know why, I got distracted with Eliyanah.. but the whole jamaat was shocked and in awe at the same time. We luckily got the seat nearby the stage so we saw everything 
Re: United states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
- [ ] Dallas deedar 10 Nov 2025
- [ ] Prayers for spiritual enlightenment, harmony in family and Jamat
- [ ] Prayers for ruhani
- [ ] Accepted the bayah, it reaffirms the permanent spiritual bond between imam and murid
- [ ] I will always be connected to you through this bayah
- [ ] First visit to USA a happy one, the visit has been the longest visit so far from my other visits yet it does not feel long enough
- [ ] Courtesy and honours received by the government is due to the Jamat as you are making positive impacts to the community. My Jamat is capable and talented to make a positive impact. Makes me proud
- [ ] Ismaili centre should be a representation of faith a building of elegance was the wish of His father and now it has been more than fulfilled
- [ ] The message of Islam is for all places and all time. Our values are universal. We are a faith of peace and bridge building. Be proud to speak about the ethics of our faith and be proud to live them
- [ ] The centre is an asset for the Jamat, our friends and for the community. Use it to strengthen bonds with others
- [ ] All my Farmans are for you and I want you to read them and reflect on them
- [ ] We are a community to be trusted, when anyone breaks that trust it’s unacceptable. When we give our word it has value. There is never a good time to be unethical. Be law abiding and live a life of compassion.
- [ ] It affects the reputation of the Jamat everywhere when we are not law abiding and could put Jamat at risk
- [ ] Ethics of our faith come form the prophet and have guided us in our lives
- [ ] Material wealth is used to lift others
- [ ] Be generous not because you want others to notice, do it for the love of Allah and the material blessings come from Him so so be generous understand we come from a single soul
- [ ] Ethic of generosity
- [ ] Giving is a spiritual benefit
- [ ] Take care of yourself by leading a healthy life, move your bodies, eat nutritious food. Avoid food which is convenient
- [ ] Link between exercise and mental health. Pray together and make social connections
- [ ] Body is a gift from Allah tend to it with care and respect
- [ ] If you take care of yourselves then only can you take care of others
- [ ] Most of you are here because someone before you came and paved the way. Be a shoulder for these pioneers who paved the way
- [ ] No need for isolation in the Jamat. Care for the elderly
- [ ] Care for the elderly
- [ ] Social media are rewiring our brains which can be harmful
- [ ] Social media does not help us to think rationally or critically
- [ ] Get off phones and pick up a book, exercise, go for a run, meet friends and family
- [ ] Hundreds and hundreds of volunteers serving with love and dedication, I seen this with pride
- [ ] Seen the commitment to serve the Jamat and Imam
- [ ] I have seen your best abilities to serve the Jamat and Imam and they are impressive
- [ ] Happy to see young people upholding the tradition of service. Voluntary service builds bonds
- [ ] Serve whenever you can not just when I am here. Serve the Jamat and the wider community
- [ ] Prayers for service. Service is our noble tradition. Prayers that service brings satisfaction and joy
- [ ] Blessings for volunteers and those helping others to improve their lives gives best blessings
- [ ] Live a good meaningful healthy life. Our religious duty to fulfil the potential of our physical lives.
- [ ] Never forget we are here for a short time on earth. Only soul is eternal. Live your lives in a way that your soul is strengthened. Live an ethical and good life. Be aware of your soul. Tend to it and nourish it through Contemplation and prayer in your lives. Live a good life as a way to give thanks to Allah
- [ ] Receive tasbih give gratitude to Allah. Sincere Remembrance brings happiness and purification
- [ ] Give thanks for your gifts from Allah and also give thanks for your challenges
- [ ] Prayers for purity of soul
- [ ] Live your lives in an ethical way as to give thanks to Allah
- [ ] Generous nazrana accepted and will be used for the USA Jamats to those who have recently moved here
- [ ] Gift of fatamid coins. He will cherish it. Ian proud of my Jamat and optimistic of the future
- [ ] I take you with Me in my heart
- [ ] I am always with you, caring for you and praying for you
- [ ] Prayers for spiritual health and physical wellbeing
- [ ] Stay firm on siratul mustaqim
- [ ] I am very happy today’s thanks to you all
- [ ] Prayers for spiritual enlightenment, harmony in family and Jamat
- [ ] Prayers for ruhani
- [ ] Accepted the bayah, it reaffirms the permanent spiritual bond between imam and murid
- [ ] I will always be connected to you through this bayah
- [ ] First visit to USA a happy one, the visit has been the longest visit so far from my other visits yet it does not feel long enough
- [ ] Courtesy and honours received by the government is due to the Jamat as you are making positive impacts to the community. My Jamat is capable and talented to make a positive impact. Makes me proud
- [ ] Ismaili centre should be a representation of faith a building of elegance was the wish of His father and now it has been more than fulfilled
- [ ] The message of Islam is for all places and all time. Our values are universal. We are a faith of peace and bridge building. Be proud to speak about the ethics of our faith and be proud to live them
- [ ] The centre is an asset for the Jamat, our friends and for the community. Use it to strengthen bonds with others
- [ ] All my Farmans are for you and I want you to read them and reflect on them
- [ ] We are a community to be trusted, when anyone breaks that trust it’s unacceptable. When we give our word it has value. There is never a good time to be unethical. Be law abiding and live a life of compassion.
- [ ] It affects the reputation of the Jamat everywhere when we are not law abiding and could put Jamat at risk
- [ ] Ethics of our faith come form the prophet and have guided us in our lives
- [ ] Material wealth is used to lift others
- [ ] Be generous not because you want others to notice, do it for the love of Allah and the material blessings come from Him so so be generous understand we come from a single soul
- [ ] Ethic of generosity
- [ ] Giving is a spiritual benefit
- [ ] Take care of yourself by leading a healthy life, move your bodies, eat nutritious food. Avoid food which is convenient
- [ ] Link between exercise and mental health. Pray together and make social connections
- [ ] Body is a gift from Allah tend to it with care and respect
- [ ] If you take care of yourselves then only can you take care of others
- [ ] Most of you are here because someone before you came and paved the way. Be a shoulder for these pioneers who paved the way
- [ ] No need for isolation in the Jamat. Care for the elderly
- [ ] Care for the elderly
- [ ] Social media are rewiring our brains which can be harmful
- [ ] Social media does not help us to think rationally or critically
- [ ] Get off phones and pick up a book, exercise, go for a run, meet friends and family
- [ ] Hundreds and hundreds of volunteers serving with love and dedication, I seen this with pride
- [ ] Seen the commitment to serve the Jamat and Imam
- [ ] I have seen your best abilities to serve the Jamat and Imam and they are impressive
- [ ] Happy to see young people upholding the tradition of service. Voluntary service builds bonds
- [ ] Serve whenever you can not just when I am here. Serve the Jamat and the wider community
- [ ] Prayers for service. Service is our noble tradition. Prayers that service brings satisfaction and joy
- [ ] Blessings for volunteers and those helping others to improve their lives gives best blessings
- [ ] Live a good meaningful healthy life. Our religious duty to fulfil the potential of our physical lives.
- [ ] Never forget we are here for a short time on earth. Only soul is eternal. Live your lives in a way that your soul is strengthened. Live an ethical and good life. Be aware of your soul. Tend to it and nourish it through Contemplation and prayer in your lives. Live a good life as a way to give thanks to Allah
- [ ] Receive tasbih give gratitude to Allah. Sincere Remembrance brings happiness and purification
- [ ] Give thanks for your gifts from Allah and also give thanks for your challenges
- [ ] Prayers for purity of soul
- [ ] Live your lives in an ethical way as to give thanks to Allah
- [ ] Generous nazrana accepted and will be used for the USA Jamats to those who have recently moved here
- [ ] Gift of fatamid coins. He will cherish it. Ian proud of my Jamat and optimistic of the future
- [ ] I take you with Me in my heart
- [ ] I am always with you, caring for you and praying for you
- [ ] Prayers for spiritual health and physical wellbeing
- [ ] Stay firm on siratul mustaqim
- [ ] I am very happy today’s thanks to you all
Re: United states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th
Welcome to the sixth edition of The Ismaili Update: USA visit! On the sixth and final day of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s first official visit to the United States, he spent the day meeting with the Central region Jamat in Dallas before departing the country. During the final didar of his trip, Hazar Imam was presented with a gift on behalf of the entire USA Jamat. Watch The Ismaili Update: USA visit - part 6 to learn more!
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