United states didar central and southwest region November 5-10th

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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- [ ] 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

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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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As received 11 Nov 2025

Hey, I was also in Session 2, and having grown up in Pakistan, I never expected to witness such open love and affection from Imam. I wasn’t very far from the medical tent, and when Imam was walking toward it, my 5-year-old stood up and said, “Ya Ali Bapa, huggie.” Imam took a few steps back, and she was blessed with one. Our hearts were filled with gratitude and our eyes with tears witnessing that moment. We were truly blessed to be seated right by red carpet strip at T-intersection.

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FORWARDED AS RECEIVED FROM AN ITREB MEMBER: Guys it was so good. Like so good. It’s hard to put into words. He’s so different than his dad, and yet it also felt so so good.

I haven’t really wanted to interact with anyone much just yet bc I want to savor that time with him. I am so excited that he’s our imam, to see how he grows in his role.

He used contract words all over his Farman, and a little hint of Joe dispenza too. (I can feel your energy, your emotion)

He is so loving and warm. So, so loving. It’s especially palpable with the youth.

As Itreb, we’re going a little bananas trying to figure out how to reunderstand adab, among other things.

I saw him in youth mulaqat and it was hard to explain but….he just loves them so deeply. I felt a little jealous bc (I am not 15-25) and so was just observing and listening to what he was telling them vs the larger jamat. Some of the lines were the same but the delivery… you can just tell he’s oozing love. Even for the adults but especially the kids.

You know how MSKS just like gets up there and wings it and nails it with his eloquence? This was not that. He got up there and read from the page and at first I was like oh, are you nervous, like what’s happening? But as he went on it was clear that he was reading what felt like a love letter. Every word was so intentional and you could tell he was being careful to not miss anything.

His messages are super super direct, MSMS style: move your body, eat well, get off your phones, socialize. Watch out for AI. And to the adults especially he gave a really strong stern message about keeping our word and not misleading people. I wonder what he was referring to.

Anyway, that’s what I’ve got. Still soaking it up. He’s awesome and I miss his warmth and strong leadership already.

I am excited for the rest of you to experience this - he said multiple times that he’s looking forward to coming back to see everyone else. And you can tell he means it - I often felt like he wants it more than us. I know MSKS would say it, but you can feel it with this one without him saying it. He can’t wait to be back.

It feels incredible to be loved like that: When someone you yearn for and love and respect can’t wait to see you again just as much or more.

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For Ismaili consumption:
IS IT A DEFICIENCY IN DISCIPLINE? OR IS THE NEW IMAM SHOWING A NEW WAY?

As Shah Rahim Hazar Imam continues his inaugural Didars with the Jamats, interacting with the murids, Jamati leaders and with leaders from outside our community, a very interesting phenomenon is unfolding rapidly.

The new Imam is revitalizing the emotions of love and realigning our faith, particularly amongst the Youth and the general Jamat as well.

Many a times the Imams have made Firmans about changes that will occur and that it is the Imam’s prerogative as to when and what changes will occur in our Faith and in the functioning of the Jamat.

The Youth are energized and the Imam is leading the way by decreasing barriers and shedding aside non-significant traditional rituals and encumbrances. He is by his words and actions saying - come to me- come to the faith that is yours- come closer to Allah. And the Youth are irresistibly attracted to that Spiritual magnet.

The discomfort is amongst the old guard who come from the Khoja Indian / East African roots and have enjoyed access, power of privileged information and maintaining a shroud of secrecy and confidentiality. This group of leaders, their control, their way of managing the Jamat is changing and will change further as the Youths gain further prominence, as Multi Faith families get assimilated and particularly when the overwhelming majority of the Ismaili Jamat, who are not Khoja become mainstream murids in all aspects of our Jamat.
I wish to relate an anecdote. I was having lunch, during the final period of Shah Karim’s Imamat, with a very highly placed Khoja Ismaili leader. He was at Aiglemont for decades and integrally involved with Shah Karim in institutional and Imamat matters. The gist of the discussion was (as I paraphrase)— He was admiring and appreciating and feeling proud of Shah Karim’s accomplishments and abilities. However he was showing trepidation whether the next Imam would be able to carry on that work, manage the institutions and the Jamat and more importantly the connections with the elites and the powerful across the World.

I reminded him that he may be looking at the potential successors from a worldly point of view. Shah Karim was THE IMAM and his successor will be THE IMAM. I recited to him Sura Yaseen - sura 36 Ayat 12 from the Quran and our Ismaili Dua 2nd part opening paragraph:
Wa ulil amri minkum wa kul la shay in ahsaynahu fi Imamim Mubin
Allah says: “ And we have vested (the knowledge and authority of) everything in the manifest Imam”

I said - when his successor becomes the Imam he will instantly have that full knowledge.
He will no longer be that 8 or 19 or 54 year old boy or man but he will be THE IMAM. Without a doubt and with confidence, Mowlana Shah Rahim is showing that with His every word, action and interaction.

So taking a lead from the Youth -- I say -chill, watch, follow and enjoy where the new Imam is taking us. It is not for us to analyse or second guess the Imam or His style or the manner of His interactions – He is Aqle Kul – holder of “Complete Knowledge”

Alnoor Abdulla MD
FRCP, FACC, FCCP, FACP

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In the days since returning home, I’ve found myself replaying moments from that weekend — the long stretches of highway in the dark, the confusion at the registration tables, the weight of doubt that sat quietly in my chest. Each scene feels different now, as though it was always meant to unfold exactly that way.

Faith, I’ve come to understand, isn’t a straight path or a perfect record of certainty. It’s an act of returning — again and again — to something larger than ourselves. Sometimes that return happens in a sacred hall filled with thousands of people. Other times, it happens on a quiet drive through the night, when you’re not sure where you belong but you keep going anyway.

What I carried home from that journey wasn’t just peace, but a reorientation. A reminder that belonging isn’t about proximity or status; it’s about presence — the willingness to show up, even when you feel unworthy, even when you don’t have all the answers.

I went searching for connection and instead found surrender.

I went hoping for clarity and instead found grace.
And in that grace, I found my way back — not to where I once was, but to who I’ve always been.

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As Receuved, More anecdotes from USA Didar

Yam
A brief summary for those who may not speak indic language.
Rough translation:
Maula came to see all those murids who are not well in the medical ward. Maula went to each every patient and gave them blessing.
Maula talked to each patient, sometimes Maula kneeled down next to the patient, sometimes sat next to the patient, gave them blessings.
in the above video Wife was holding husband's hand and Maula wrapped his hands around their hands. Maula gave them blessings, Maula asked about husband. Wife explained husband suffered stroke 2018 and is bedridden(paralyzed) non-verbal. Wife asked for forgiveness and told Maula that we love you Maula Bapa. Maula gave blessing for family and mushkil asaan. Wife is sharing this blessing with all Jamat so that May Maula's blessing benefit all the Jamat. Ameen.

While holding hands with Maula, the wife kissed Maula's hand.

As Maula was holding their hands a tasbhi was in between their hands. Maula asked is this tasbhi for me? The wife was nervous and could not speak. Maula asked again and wife said yes khudavind. Maula put the tasbhi in the right jacket pocket.
Maula then was leaving and stopped, turned and pointed at the husband and said "I will meet you again."
Wife says Shukar for this blessing and may Maula bless everyone and everyone get barakat, Ameen. Ya Ali Madad

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A Blessed Cap

It was a day filled with devotion and grace. A humb murid stood before Mawla, reciting a ginan with love and reverence. To prepare for the occasion, he had borrowed a Gilgiti cap from our home, carefully wrapping it with a par to use during his recitation.

As the ginan ended, Mawla’s merciful gaze fell upon the cap. With a gentle smile, Mawla remarked,

“It is a very nice cap.”

In that sacred moment, the murid offered the cap to Mawla. Accepting the gift with His blessed hands, Mawla took the cap with Him.

Our hearts overflowed with joy and gratitude. To know that something from our home had been touched and accepted by Mawla was an honor beyond words. Truly, it was a blessing that will remain with our family forever — a reminder of divine grace and the nearness of our beloved Imam.

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November 2025:

Never Seen: Hazar Imam without his shoes in Jamatkhana? I guess that was the only way to make others including the Mayor follow his example so that they respect the sanctity of the Jamat Khana by not entering with they shoes.

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As received :

We don’t live in Dallas or Houston, but our deepest wish was to see Hazar Imam… even if it was just for a moment. That longing alone made us take a flight to Dallas. When we arrived, we asked around about which airport He might land at, some said Love Field, others said Addison. With no clear answer, we decided to try our luck at Addison. Around 3pm, word came that Hazar Imam had departed Houston from Sugarland Airport, heading to Dallas. We rushed to our hotel, checked in quickly, and called an Uber to Addison Airport. Just then, the screenshot above started circulating and everything changed. We immediately redirected the Uber to Dallas Executive Airport. On the way, our contacts informed us that He had already landed. Our hearts sank, Ya Mowla, we are going to miss His arrival…

When the Uber dropped us, the area looked completely empty. No Jamat, no movement, nothing. We wondered if perhaps He had landed somewhere else. Suddenly, a few cars with Ismailis drove up and asked where we had come from. We explained we had just arrived and had no idea. One of them went inside to check, and when he came out, he said: “He landed on the Jet Access side of Dallas Executive Airport. You need to take an Uber there,” and then he drove off. Our hearts dropped again, waiting another 15 minutes for an Uber meant we would surely miss Him.

At that exact moment, like an answer from the heavens, a lady named Amina rolled down her window and said: “ Do you need a ride? Hop in! We’re rushing there too.”

She was an angel sent by Mowla. Truly.

She took us straight to the Jet Access entrance, and we arrived just in time. A crowd had already gathered. Within minutes, Hazar Imam came out with His police escort… the window rolled down… and He waved lovingly at the Jamat, and at us. We jumped, we cried, we didn’t know whether to laugh or collapse. What can our Mowla not do when His murids have a sincere yearning to see Him?

And as if that wasn’t enough…

The next day, after the youth session, He looked directly in our direction and made a heart sign with His hands.

The love we received… truly unbelievable. Beyond words. When the yearning is real, Mowla guides every step.

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Multi faith mulakat, Dallas, Texas
10 November 2025

The room immediately felt special. It was a smaller, more intimate version of a traditional Didar hall, set with twenty cocktail tables, a stage and podium. Prajula and I found our assigned spot at Table 6, and the anticipation grew as a volunteer began the orientation. She prepared us by speaking about Hazar Imam and the Imamat, she also emphasized that this particular Mulaqat was specifically designed for the non-Ismaili spouses. It was their moment to experience Hazar Imam’s presence, to feel the Nur (light) he brings.

We were instructed to stand slightly behind them, ensuring they were front and center when Hazar Imam arrived at our table. She then made the announcement that Hazar Imam was in the building and would be walking into our room at any moment. The moment finally arrived 3-4 minutes later as he walked in. His entrance took my breath away. An overwhelming surge of joy and emotion ran through me, bringing tears to my eyes. Prajula shared the feeling, turning to me with a massive, unforgettable smile. Hazar Imam took the podium after a brief address from the president of the nation council. He was clearly surprised, even frustrated, to see over 800 people when the intent had been for smaller and more intimate personal gatherings. In previous multi faith mulaqats each table had 8-10 people standing around it, in todays mulaqat there were 36 per table, hence Mowla’s seeming frustration. He apologized two or three times for the lack of intimacy such a large group would create but quickly shifted focus to his primary message.

His words were incredibly inclusive and affirming. He made it perfectly clear, the non-Ismaili spouses are in his prayers, he loves them, and they must feel welcome and involved in the Ismaili community. He acknowledged the conversion process to become Ismaili is "too rigorous and lengthy" and is working to change it. He then told the group that it would make him happy if the children in multi faith families become Ismaili but it does not matter what religion the children choose, only that they practice a faith. His love, he emphasized, "has no bounds," and his blessings were for everyone present. Before beginning his walk to the tables, he closed his remarks from the stage by saying"as long as Allah blesses me with life, I wish to meet each and every one of my spiritual children and their families personally and individually." He then left the stage and headed to table number 1.

While we waited for him at Table 6, Shafik Sachedina joined us, sharing engaging stories about the similarities and differences between Shah Karim and Shah Rahim. An important point was clarified when a non Ismaili spouse asked why non-Ismailis cannot enter Jamat Khana. Shafik explained that all are welcome in the Jamat Khana as a place of peace, but the prayer hall is exclusive to those who have made the allegiance (bay'ah) to the Imam and the prayer hall was reserved exclusively for Ismailis because of the rites and rituals of our faith performed there. He took a few more questions echoing the sentiments of Hazar Imam and highlighted the importance of early childhood development and education in our children’s life. A few more questions were asked and then Hazar Imam finally arrived to our table.

To be literally two or three feet away from Hazar Imam was a feeling no words can covey. It is one thing to see him on TV, YouTube, Tictok, Facebook and Ismaili social media platforms but to be in his presence was truly overwhelming in a good way. His aura was palpable, a truly divine presence that placed me in a trance. I cannot recall the exact dialogue because I felt like I was in a trance and everything was moving in slow motion. The feeling, the sheer joy of the moment, shared with Prajula was truly unforgettable. It was an amazing, wonderful day, made even brighter knowing I would soon be in his presence again in a traditional setting this time with my parents and Aayan. Undoubtedly one of the greatest days of my life. Shukar

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Due to the large group size each table had one pre designated person who was in charge of writing everybody’s questions down and then summarizing what the group came up with and that person only spoke to Hazar Imam to save time so that he could visit all 20 tables in a timely manner.

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Tasbih and Juro given to all members of the Jamat
On 20 Nov 2025

Link to more and video

https://x.com/chaturmahebub/status/1991 ... hqfO552USg