Farmans and Hadiths - Understanding, Sharing and Need

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Farman and guidance

Hazar Imam blessed the global Jamat with guidance to be shared and upheld by the entire Jamat.

Jamat’s constitutional Institutions “ exist in service to the Jamat” affirmed Hazar Imam

Hazar Imam’s divine authority from Allah — foundation of our Ismaili faith— is grounded in:

• The Qur’an, Allah’s final message & will
• The teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
• The Bay‘ah and the Farmans of the Imam-of-the-Time, ever-present, bearer of the Divine Light (Nur), and entrusted with authority through Allah’s Will

The reflections below offer an elucidation of the Farman in the following context:

A. Divine Role & Blessings
B. Guidance & Duties (including what leaders are reminded to uphold)
C. Pluralism & Ethics

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A. DIVINE ROLE, BLESSINGS & SPIRITUAL CONFIRMATION
• Accepted the Bayah of the Jamat, & affirming spiritual unity:
“You are always with me… being together in person has an additional dimension.”
• Conveyed divine blessings for spiritual enlightenment, protection and happiness.
• Affirmed his constant presence with the murids — spiritual closeness independent of physical distance.
• Reinforced the centrality of Allah:
“Allah is not separate from you… Keep Allah close to you.”
• Offered the Tasbih as a symbol of ongoing spiritual connection prayers and intercession, invoking the Names of Allah, the Prophet, and Imams:
“Let it remind you to live a life of faith… nourish your soul.”
• Assured blessings for prayer and congregational worship:
“There is benefit when you pray together.”
• Reminded the Jamat that the soul alone is eternal, and must be nourished by prayer and ethical action.
• Gave prayers that the Jamat may find peace and pure happinessthrough living the ethics of the faith.

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B. GUIDANCE, DUTIES & REMINDERS

(Includes what the Jamat — and especially leaders — must do without exception)

1. Education & Sharing Knowledge
• Ensure access to quality education for all, for generations.
• Education must serve both the Jamat and all humanity.
• Share knowledge, including Farmans and the Constitution.

2. Service to the Elderly
• A clear duty to support elders with connection, respect and dignity.

3. Strengthening Families
• Maintain strong multi-generational family bonds for collective stability and happiness.

4. Institutions Must Serve the Jamat
• The Ismaili Centre and the Diwan exist “in service to the Jamat and to the communities among whom we live.”
• Implicit reminder: institutions must serve, not control or exclude.

5. Participation in Society
• Strengthen the Local Jamats and communities they live with pluralistically through:
• Time • Experience • Skills • Financial resources
(with emphasis that service is not only financial).

6. Sharing Material Resources
• When Allah improves one’s life, one must lift others.
“Helping others is an act of faith.”
• What we have is a blessing and amanat.

7. English as the Language of the Farmans & the Jamat
• Major clarification:
“English is the language of my Farmans and the common language of our Jamat.”
• Implication: Farmans must be shared fully and promptly with all murids in English — the official language of guidance, the Constitution, and global unity.

8. Prayer & Jamatkhana
• Come to Jamatkhana when possible and pray together.
• Congregational prayer is for murids; extended family is welcome at all other times, strengthening the Jamat.

9. Leaders Must Uphold Values
• The Imam emphasised that the Jamat must live, not merely recite, the ethics of the faith — including pluralism.

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C. PLURALISM, DIVERSITY & ETHICS — CORE MESSAGE

This Farman places exceptional emphasis on pluralism as essential to faith, community, and its institutions.

Pluralism as a Value and Duty
• “We value a peaceful, pluralistic and ethical world.”
• Diversity is a gift from Allah and strengthens the Jamat.
• Relationships with institutions and communities must be nurtured, not taken for granted.

Living pluralism - all the Values
• “It is not enough to say we have these values. We must live them.”
• Pluralism must be enacted through inclusion, respect, openness and service.

Ethics as the Foundation
• “Your actions and behaviours must be underpinned by our values.”
• Ethics are inseparable from faith: peace, generosity, gratitude and service are central.

The Jamat is “strengthened by diversity of talent & plurality of thought”

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D. MESSAGE TO LEADERS — CLEAR EXPECTATIONS TO HONOUR THEIR COMMITMENT- Video link below

From this Farman, it is evident that leaders must:
• Share and uphold Farmans, fully and in English.
• Practise and ensure the practice of pluralism at all levels.
• Uphold transparency, ethics, and inclusive leadership.
• Empower local Jamats, strengthen their capacity, and support their partnerships with surrounding communities.
• Nurture institutions to practise pluralism and uphold the Constitution and Farmans.
• Ensure access to quality education for all murids.
• Support families, elders, and the extended community in line with guidance.


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Key Highlights from Hazar Imam’s Farman on 9 Nov 2025 - To Youth in Houston USA

1. Ethical Conduct: “Avoid doing things which will harm you, or others, or the reputation of the Jamat.” Let your actions reflect integrity and care in all aspects of life.
2. Faith in Action: “Our values provide a roadmap for how to live — always keeping your faith active and present in all that you do.” Faith is not separate from life; Farmans can guide every decision and interaction.
3. Jamat and Connection: “You are part of a Jamat of brothers and sisters who look after each other. The person sitting next to you is part of your family.” Nurture bonds, support one another, and strengthen the spirit of unity.
4. Purposeful Contribution: “Use your resources — intellectual, social and economic — to make the world a better place. This will give meaning and purpose to your life, and it will bring you happiness — happiness that comes from the light in your heart.” Serve others with your skills, knowledge, and wealth to create a positive impact to the quality of life
5. Values in Farmans and our Heritage: “As you continue to establish who you are and who you want to become, reflect upon our values…remain true to our ethics and values.” Deepen your understanding of the Tariqah, history, and timeless Farmans - values that anchor our past and shape the future.

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The true miracle in Ismailism are Farmans which come from Allah and the Quran through Prophet Mohammed
and show the road to the straight path - siratul Mustaqeem and to spiritual enlightenment - Didar

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“Murtazā ‘Alī performed miracles (mu‘jiza), but miracles are things that human beings can learn, and even magicians (jāḍūgaro) are able to produce them. The true miracle of Murtazā ‘Alī was that he caused a person to reach his own spiritual station (potānī jagyā) — the original abode of Truth (ḥaqīqat nā aṣal makān).”

— Mawlānā Sulṭān Muḥammad Shāh⁽ᶜ⁾
(Kalām-i Imām-i Mubīn, Farmān 160
Dar-es-Salaam, September 29, 1899)

True Miracles and Pseudo-Miracles

Excerpt from Naṣīr al-Dīn Ṭūsī, Rawda-yi Taslīm, translated by S.J. Badakhchani as Paradise of Submission: A Medieval Treatise on Ismaili Thought, 115-117.

Let us now discuss the miracle (muʿjizāt). Common people have said a lot of things concerning the miracles of Prophets, most of which is related [to the realm of] the supernatural (kharq-i ʿādāt, lit. ‘the breaking of habits’).

When someone wants to have rational proofs for their existence, they say that thinking about them is wrong, and that it is useless to try to find the meaning and reality of them.

What the adepts of truth (ahl-i ḥaqq) say regarding the significance of miracles is that since the Prophets — may the peace of God be upon all of them — act as the intermediary link (wasīṭa) between the Divine Command (amr) and creation (khalq), due to that position (maṭḥabat) each [Prophet] manifests a trace of the Divine Light (anwār-i rubūbiyyat) according to his innate aptitude and capacity. Thus, it is nothing extraordinary if they [i.e. the Prophets] are graced by the emanation of divine matter (mawadd-i ilāhī) and assisted by spiritual forces (rūḥānīyāt) in order to govern the affairs of the physical realm.

Thus, each one of them is specially vouchsafed miracles or marvels as has been narrated regarding the miracles of each Prophet. However, they [i.e., the adepts of truth, ahl-i ḥaqq] add [that] one should not rest with only this outer appearance (ẓāhir) but should seek out the spiritual realities (ḥaqāʾiq) of each [miracle], for appearances correspond to flesh and realities to the spirit.

Concerning miracles and the thaumaturgic powers (karāmāt) of the Prophets, they [the adepts of truth] also state that, from the point of view of the domain of genus (ḥayyiz-i jins), the Prophets share with other men — in accordance with “I am a man like you” (Qur’ān 41:6) — everything that belongs to the physical creation and bodily composition, appearance and form, food, drink, apparel and marriage. However, from the point of view of the domain of differentia (ḥayyiz-i faṣl) — in accordance with “Nor does he speak of his own desire; it is just a revelation sent down to him” (Qur’ān 53:3–4) — the Prophets differ from others.

The true miracle is the miracle of knowledge and rational proof (ʿIlm wa Ḥujja), not the one of action and power. When someone dominates the whole world through power [and brute force], it is possible for a wolf or a lion to overpower him, yet one cannot say that the wolf or lion is superior to him. But in so far as knowledge is concerned, it is possible for someone to furnish an intellectual proof whereby the lips of all rational people in the world are sealed, being rendered incapable of defeating him through argument, unable to utter a single word by way of rebuttal.

In this world, there are both miracles and pseudo-miracles (shibh-i muʿjiz), that is to say, sorcery and talismans. Both [miracles and pseudo-miracles] look alike in the realm of similitudes, yet it is improper to confound the two. One must clearly distinguish between them and the distinction must be made by means of knowledge and intellectual proof, rather than by power and brute force….

[…] Undoubtedly, one has to accept that [the sort of prophetic] miracles [discussed here] are a kind of ability or power of which others are incapable. But as long as one does not comprehend the furthest limit of humankind’s powers and abilities, how can one know what powers and forces exceed it? Therefore, if someone seeks to know a Prophet through the miracles he performs, he should first truly ascertain the limits of each human individual’s abilities and powers, and apprehend what constitutes pseudo-miracles, such as sorcery, talismans and similar things.

Once his knowledge encompasses this, he will be able to apprehend which force and power is superhuman, and which can thus be understood to be a miracle. And it is obvious that this [understanding] is beyond the power of any man, and if it be within someone’s power, what need would he have for a Prophet?

Thus, it is only a Prophet who can distinguish [the real] miracle from the pseudo-miracle, and that person who demands a miracle from a person who makes a claim to prophethood is setting up his own reason (ʿaql) as the measure, thus weighing himself against the divinity of God and the prophethood of the Prophet. Hence, when he comes to have faith in the Prophet through a miracle, he is putting his faith in his own intellect and not him.

Ismaili Gnosis
November 2025

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The true miracle in Ismailism are Farmans which come from Allah and the Quran through Prophet Mohammed
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More on this subject at: Role of Miracles in Esoteric Traditions. viewtopic.php?p=1703#p1703

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The true miracle in Ismailism are Farmans which come from Allah and the Quran through Prophet Mohammed
and show the road to the straight path - siratul Mustaqeem and to spiritual enlightenment - Didar

More on this subject at: Role of Miracles in Esoteric Traditions. viewtopic.php?p=1703#p1703

In an interview Shah Karim said," The only miracle in Islam is Quran".

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In an interview Shah Karim said," The only miracle in Islam is Quran".

This was discussed at: Role of Miracles in Esoteric Traditions. viewtopic.php?p=1703#p1703

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The true miracle in Ismailism are Farmans which come from Allah and the Quran through Prophet Mohammed
and show the road to the straight path - siratul Mustaqeem and to spiritual enlightenment - Didar

More on this subject at: Role of Miracles in Esoteric Traditions. viewtopic.php?p=1703#p1703

In an interview Shah Karim said," The only miracle in Islam is Quran".

That is correct and Imam Shah Karim & now Hazar Imam has conveyed in Recent Farmans that the foundations of the Ismaili faith are from Allah through the Quran and the teachings of Prophet Mohammed PBUH following by a continuum Farmans from our Imams which remain valid unless and until replaced by a later Farman

“The fundamental principles and values of our faith have not changed. We learn them from the Qur'an, from the example of Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him) and from the Farmans of the Imams."
Imam Shah Rahim al-Husayni (a.s.) (Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 27h 2025)

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In an interview Shah Karim said," The only miracle in Islam is Quran".

You have to keep in mind that this statement was made in a context of a public interview and not a Farman. What Hazar Imam tells his Jamat in his Farmans is very different than what he tells a public audience. The public is a zaheri context and the Jamat is an batini context. In esoteric contexts miracles are very possible. Our Pirs and Imams have performed many miracles which are well documented.

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Leaders of Syrian Jamat
Sheraton Hotel
Damascus Syria
May 8, 1980

""When you return to your homes, I would like you to take back with you My Farman concerning unity, friendship and brotherhood. Keep in mind the Farman that I have sent you, either in writing or this afternoon. Remember also that with regard to the interpretation of our faith, that which is Batin is Batin, that which is Zahir is Zahir. Remember that this is fundamental. And this is the Farman which I have given you today. And I wish that there should be no confusion.""

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A consolidated synopsis of the Farmans given by Mawlana Hazar Imam during the Didar in the United States (7–10 November 2025) and in Lisbon, Portugal (3 December 2025) is now available.

This document clearly outlines what Hazar Imam has directed all members of the Jamat — including leaders — to understand, share, and act upon, without exception. It sets out the specific directions, goals, and priorities for every murid to uphold.

Comments, corrections, and further insights — especially where clarification may be needed — are most welcome from all.

You can access the synopsis here:
Hazar Imam’s Farmans – Consolidated Synopsis (US & Lisbon 2025)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hk1eTO ... p=drivesdk

I hope this will be of added value and interest

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This document clearly outlines what Hazar Imam has directed all members of the Jamat — including leaders — to understand, share, and act upon, without exception. It sets out the specific directions, goals, and priorities for every murid to uphold.

All Farmans made recently are being made available to the Jamats!

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This document clearly outlines what Hazar Imam has directed all members of the Jamat — including leaders — to understand, share, and act upon, without exception. It sets out the specific directions, goals, and priorities for every murid to uphold.

All Farmans made recently are being made available to the Jamats!

The Ismaili Constitution and not ALL Farmans, even since 4 February 2025 have not yet been made available despite reminders by Hazar Imam in Farmans since 4 Feb 2025.
I sincerely hope the Leaders will do so soon, and I hope before the next Didar. I look forward to them.

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The Ismaili Constitution and not ALL Farmans, even since 4 February 2025 have not yet been made available despite reminders by Hazar Imam in Farmans since 4 Feb 2025.
I sincerely hope the Leaders will do so soon, and I hope before the next Didar. I look forward to them.

I have with me official copies of Farmans made on Takhtnashini, Paris and East Africa. Hopefully the Farmans made during the US and Potugal visits will become available soon. It does no good for the unity of the Jamat to constantly criticize our institutions

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Dear All

The following is an excellent mapping of this Kampala Farman with verses of the Quran (by Altaf Viaya ( UK))

Farmans do not add to the Qur’an; They are from the Qur’an and Allah (Allah’s Will)

“The fundamental principles and values of our faith have not changed. We learn them from the Qur'an, from the example of Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him) and from the Farmans of the Imams."
Imam Shah Rahim al-Husayni (a.s.)
(Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 27h
", 2025)

Thank you for sharing

Mapping Farman Themes to Specific Qur’anic Verses
This document maps key themes from the Farman Mubarak (Didar and Youth Mulaqat, Kampala,
Uganda – 12 September 2025) to specific Qur’anic verses.

The aim is to demonstrate clearly how the
guidance given is firmly rooted in Islamic scripture and principles, and represents the application of
Islam to contemporary life.

1.
Remembrance of Allah (Dhikr)

Farman theme: • Regular remembrance of Allah • Dhikr as a source of peace, stability, and happiness
Qur’anic verses: • Qur’an 13:28 – “Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.”
Explanation: The emphasis on tasbih, gratitude, and constant remembrance directly reflects the
Qur’anic understanding that inner peace and emotional stability come from conscious awareness of
Allah.

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Balance Between Worldly Life and the Hereafter (Mīzān)
Farman theme

: • Do not structure life solely around wealth • Maintain balance between spiritual,
physical, mental, and community life
Qur’anic verses: • Qur’an 28:77 – “Seek the Hereafter through what Allah has given you, but do not
forget your share of the world.”
Explanation: This verse provides the exact framework echoed in the Farman: worldly engagement is
necessary, but must never replace spiritual purpose.

1.
Ethics: Honesty, Justice, Integrity, and Kindness
Farman theme

: • Ethical conduct is timeless • Integrity defines individual and community identity
Qur’anic verses: • Qur’an 16:90 – “Indeed, Allah commands justice, excellence, and generosity…” • Qur’an
33:70 – “O you who believe, be mindful of Allah and speak with integrity.”
Explanation: The Farman reinforces Qur’anic akhlaq (moral character), placing ethical behaviour at the
centre of faith.

1.
Health as an Amanah (Trust)
Farman theme

: • Physical and mental health must be prioritised • Prevention is better than cure
Qur’anic verses: • Qur’an 2:195 – “Do not throw yourselves into destruction with your own hands.” •
Qur’an 7:31 – “Eat and drink, but do not be excessive.”
Explanation: Islam frames the body and mind as trusts from Allah. Neglecting health contradicts
Qur’anic responsibility.

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Education and Lifelong Learning

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Farman theme

: • Education is the strongest protection for dignity and stability • Learning must continue
throughout life
Qur’anic verses: • Qur’an 20:114 – “My Lord, increase me in knowledge.” • Qur’an 58:11 – “Allah will raise
those who believe and those who are given knowledge in degrees.”
Explanation: The Farman’s emphasis on adaptability and continuous learning aligns directly with Islam’s
elevation of knowledge.

1.
Ethical and Lawful Earning (Halal Rizq)
Farman theme

: • Income must be legal, ethical, and honourable • Avoid harmful or questionable
business practices
Qur’anic verses: • Qur’an 4:29 – “Do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly.” • Qur’an 2:168 – “Eat
from what is lawful and good on the earth.”
Explanation: Islam places strong emphasis on the means of earning, not just outcomes. The Farman
reiterates this principle.

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Women’s Dignity and Participation in Society
Farman theme

: • Women should participate fully in economic and social life • Both homemaking and
professional contribution are valued
Qur’anic verses: • Qur’an 33:35 – “Indeed, the believing men and believing women… Allah has prepared
for them forgiveness and a great reward.” • Qur’an 4:32 – “For men is a share of what they earn, and for
women is a share of what they earn.”
Explanation: The Qur’an affirms spiritual and economic agency for women, supporting the Farman’s
guidance.

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Unity, Cooperation, and Consultation
Farman theme

: • Unity requires effort, humility, and listening • No individual has all the answers
Qur’anic verses: • Qur’an 3:103 – “Hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become
divided.” • Qur’an 42:38 – “…whose affairs are conducted by mutual consultation.”
Explanation: Unity in Islam is active and participatory, requiring consultation and mutual respect.

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Inclusivity and Human Dignity
Farman theme

C: • Respect diversity within the community and society • Difference is a strength, not a
weakness

Qur’anic verses: • Qur’an 49:13 – “O humanity, We created you from a single soul… the most noble
among you is the most God-conscious.”

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Explanation: Human diversity is presented in the Qur’an as a sign of Divine wisdom and mercy.

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Responsibility in Information and Media Consumption
Farman theme

: • Be critical of information consumed • Avoid misinformation and harmful content
Qur’anic verses: • Qur’an 49:6 – “If a wrongdoer brings you news, verify it.” • Qur’an 17:36 – “Do not
pursue that of which you have no knowledge.”
Explanation: Critical thinking and verification are Qur’anic obligations, highly relevant in the digital age.

1.
Stewardship of the Earth (Environmental Responsibility)
Farman theme

: • Humans are caretakers of Allah’s creation • Climate responsibility is a moral duty
Qur’anic verses: • Qur’an 6:165 – “He has made you stewards upon the earth.” • Qur’an 30:41 –
“Corruption has appeared on land and sea because of what people’s hands have earned.”
Explanation: Environmental responsibility is explicitly rooted in Qur’anic stewardship.

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Living Guidance and Authority in Islam (Shia Understanding)
Farman theme

: • Continuous guidance is required to apply timeless principles in changing contexts
Qur’anic verses: • Qur’an 4:59 – “Obey Allah, obey the Messenger, and those vested with authority
among you.” • Qur’an 5:55 – “Your wali is Allah, His Messenger, and those who believe…”
Explanation: Within Shia Islam, the role of the Imam is to provide living guidance grounded in the
Qur’an, ensuring continuity of faith across time.

Conclusion

The Farman does not add to the Qur’an; it applies the Qur’an. It does not replace Islam; it
operationalises Islamic principles for contemporary life while remaining firmly anchored in scripture.