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USA Didar

We must all whole heartedly ‘ completely agree with what Hazar Imam is showing us — through his actions, words, - Farmans and by his example.

Leaders are still trying to withold Farmans and our constitution despite Hazar Imam’s repeated Farmans to give to the entire Jamat - we must all share

It is Hazar Imam who decides what is right for the Jamat, not those who want to preserve the old status quo of what should happen and what they say Imam wants

Imam has made it very clear eg — “I am the Imam, and I know what I am doing.” See below

During Didar, Imam personally went to and accepted letters, embraced children, and even greeted and blessed murids standing outside. with love

That is his Love guidance, and his blessings of Didar

Those who came and come out of love were and should not be rejected - they are all blessed by him.

Sadly, some leaders in control & most older ones still live in the past, they are resisting change and misusing authority abd withholding what Imam has already asked them and Jamat - To share

We all have a duty to do what Imam has asked and says and shown by his actions as he is doing since 4 Feb 2025

Imam is making transformative changes by his words action and example — just as foretold in the Ginans and confirmed in Farmans even today in Houston

Mubaraki to all


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The following has been received and reflects what many witnessed:

“At the last minute, the leaders changed Hazar Imam’s route. Many of the early Jamat, who had been standing for hours at the suggested exit, missed Him entirely. Others tried to run to the roadside when they realised they were made to stand at the incorrect exit by Leaders and their selected volunteers in control.”

This is deeply troubling and reflects a continuing pattern of exclusion that has sadly taken root within the same group and culture of leadership and volunteers.

These were a few murids who had come purely out of love and devotion — waiting respectfully outside to see their Imam from a distance, to offer prayers, and to receive blessings. Their only wish was to participate in worship in the most dignified and peaceful way.

Yet instead of being welcomed inside to worship, or even simply left undisturbed, they were misled and excluded — repeating the same mentality seen in other places, such as Mozambique, and now again in Houston.

Such actions go directly against the spirit of Hazar Imam’s Farmans and therefore against the ethics of our faith, our unity as one Jamat, and the principle of pluralism that Hazar Imam has consistently taught us to live by.

When Hazar Imam himself waved — even stepping out from his car to greet and bless those standing outside — it was a profound moment of love, inclusion, and compassion. It was a true expression of the Imam’s affection for all murids, whether inside or outside. That is what our faith represents: inclusion, humility, and unity.

Therefore, I once again appeal — to our Leaders, Volunteers, and the entire Jamat:

Please, do not exclude members of the Jamat — from worship, from Farmans, or from our Constitution.
Do not mislead them.
Do not deny them the right to express their devotion.

Even if instructed otherwise, we must all remember that obedience to the Imam’s Farmans, to truth, and to ethics comes before obedience to any human instruction that contradicts the Imam’s guidance, actions, and example.

Let us return to the true spirit of our faith — where every murid is treated as a brother or sister, where the Jamat is embraced rather than divided, and where the light of love and inclusion, as embodied by Hazar Imam himself, shines through all our actions and is shared, not withheld.


There is no shame in murids expressing love by offering letters or seeking Didar. The only shame is in blocking what the Imam wishes.

Let us therefore follow the Imam — in what he says, what he does, and what he shows — not what leaders claim in contradiction to him. True obedience is to the Imam, not to the status quo.

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As part of our ongoing work to share and enhance access to the IIS’s rich heritage materials, ISCU took part in History Day 2025 - a national event connecting archives, libraries, and museums with students, researchers, and history enthusiasts across the UK.
 
Through History Day, ISCU continues to inspire engagement with the IIS’s unique manuscripts, archives, and oral histories, connecting people to centuries of scholarship and cultural heritage.
 
Learn more about ISCU’s research, exhibitions, and outreach via the IIS website.
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Decades of Divergence – A Research Review & Brief on Ismaili Institutional Governance education & Ismaili Constitution

After extensive observation, and dialogue, I have prepared a research brief titled “Decades of Divergence by Ismaili Community Leaders.”

This brief brings together key findings on:
• Patterns of centralisation and exclusion
• Withholding of Farmans and constitutional guidance
• Divergence in Ismaili faith doctrinal education - prayers guidance and intercession divinely ordained and conveyed through the Noor of our Imams
• Strategic failures acknowledged in institutional reports
• The 2010–2015 Copyright Lawsuit and its long-term impact
• The ongoing gap between institutional practices and the Imam’s Farmans which include pluralism, ethics transparency, and “Go Local” empowerment

The purpose of this brief is not criticism for its own sake, but to invite:
✔ Scholarly dialogue
✔ Evidence-based critique
✔ Institutional reflection and response
✔ Alignment with and sharing of Farmans, the Constitution, & to uphold ethical governance
✔ The right path forward for the Jamat rooted in Farmans - openness, pluralism, and inclusion

If any part of this briefing is factually incomplete or inaccurate, I openly welcome reasoned dialogue & clarity with Farmans

Read or download the full brief here:
Link

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