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Ismaili Volunteers - Queen Elizabeth Funeral

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Ismaili Volunteers, from the #Ismaili centre London paying respect on the passing of Queen Elizabeth, on behalf of the Ismaili and local community - the funeral cortège en route from London Westminster Abbey to Windsor -

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SEVA - SEWA - TKN -KHIDMAT

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The latest definition by IIS ITREB

Unconditional voluntary service to Imam of the time is a part of the allegiance given to & accepted by the Imam fm Ismailis called “Bay’ah” #AgaKhan

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Guidance by Imam for #Ismaili volunteers @akdn

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A peek at the new Ismaili Volunteers motto, badge, and uniform

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Mawlana Hazar Imam has approved a set of new guidelines for our uniformed volunteers who render service day in, day out, in Jamatkhanas and beyond. Be the first to view the new motto, badge, and uniform of the Ismaili Volunteers here.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7NgPzSCnf8&t=3s

The ethic of voluntary service has a long-enduring history in our Jamat. Besides reflecting the values of our Tariqah, this centuries-old tradition of giving of one’s time and resources encourages initiative, develops leadership capacity, and offers opportunities for an individual’s personal and professional development.

First formally established in Mumbai and Karachi in 1919, the Ismaili Volunteer Corps (IVC) was honoured by Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah by way of authorisation for the use of his own crest, the Taj, as its emblem in 1920, which marked the initiation of the tradition of uniformed volunteer service in the Jamat.

For over a century, uniformed volunteers have been a vital mainstay of endeavours for the wellbeing and progress of our community. In all Jamati geographies and cultures, volunteers spare no effort in serving the Jamat in diverse situations and contexts, within and outside Jamatkhana. Time and again, Mawlana Hazar Imam has taken the opportunity to recognise and appreciate the importance and value of such service.

Mawlana Hazar Imam, in setting out new principles for the Jamat’s paradigm of uniformed volunteering, said in his recent message to the Jamat that the aim is “to bring about standardisation and parity in the various elements relating to the organisation of the uniformed volunteers, without compromising their spirit of service.” Hazar Imam also emphasised that the new guidelines will fully respect the global Jamat's socio-cultural diversity.

Among the key elements that Hazar Imam has approved are a new name, “Ismaili Volunteers” (removing the term ‘Corps’), and a new motto, khidma.

Khidma (Arabic for ‘service’) expresses the core value of Ismaili volunteers and will serve to strengthen the bond of this shared ethos among Ismaili volunteers across all countries, ages, and cultures. Rendered as khidmat in Jamats of Persian and Indic language usage, this term succinctly expresses the notion of unconditional service.

A new visual identity that Mawlana Hazar Imam has approved is a motif of contemporary design and outlook that resonates with other Jamati and AKDN logos. This motif, which will be adapted for diverse types of applications including a new volunteer badge, consists of a stylised presentation of the name “Lillaah” (for Allah), artfully arranged, and repeated seven times in a composition of calligraphic brushes.

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The connective nature of the motif symbolises the achievement of a unified goal, and the interlinking of din and duniya, faith and world. The final letter of Lillaah is rendered in the shape of a leaf and, along with the deep green colour, aims to remind us of our responsibility to care for the natural environment. The round outer shape suggests a globe, recalling that, despite our differences, we share one world – the Earth – as our home. Keen observers may also spot shapes resembling the English ‘i’ for Ismaili and ‘v’ for volunteers.

The range of designs for a new volunteer uniform will accommodate the Jamat’s socio-cultural diversity and take account of cost, functionality, and climate adaptability. While adapting to contemporary times and contexts, the designs recognise the historical legacy and contributions of uniformed volunteers over the course of more than a century.

Over the coming months, the National Councils will oversee an orderly transition by our uniformed volunteers to the new elements that Mawlana Hazar Imam has approved. Their spirit of service will continue to shine under a unified banner, as a reflection of our Imam’s aspiration that “Our volunteers should continue being viewed as an organisation that adapts to changing times and circumstances while upholding an age-old tradition.”

We offer congratulations and Mubarak to all Ismaili Volunteers on the occasion of this special news.
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International Volunteer Day

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New Logo and Badge uniforms

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Guidance - Farman since 1986

“I submit that one of our great goals, if we are to create an enabling environment of hope and determination, is to give our volunteers opportunities to become more expert and professional – more rational and skilled, without killing their passion.”
 Mawlana Hazar Imam
 Enabling Environment Conference, Nairobi, Kenya, 21 October 1986

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Hazar Imam said in guidance - Talika - to the Jamat that the aim is “to bring about standardisation and parity in the various elements relating to the organisation of the uniformed volunteers, without compromising their spirit of service.”

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“Mawlana Hazar Imam last year approved new guidelines for our uniformed volunteers. Among the key changes are a new name – Ismaili Volunteers – a new motto – khidma – and new uniform designs, all aiming to contemporise the identity and image of the volunteers as an Ismaili community-based civil society organisation.

The new uniforms will be the most visible aspect of the approved changes and, in the run up to Salgirah this year, volunteers are looking forward to serving in the newly designed uniforms, which are now being shipped to Jamats around the world.

For over a century, uniformed volunteers have been vital to the wellbeing and progress of our community. In all Jamati geographies and cultures, volunteers spare no effort in serving the Jamat in diverse situations and contexts, within and outside Jamatkhana. Time and again, Mawlana Hazar Imam has recognised and appreciated the importance and value of such service.

The new set of guidelines marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the Ismaili Volunteers, long recognised for their dedication to service. In setting out the new principles last year, Hazar Imam said in a message to the Jamat that the aim is “to bring about standardisation and parity in the various elements relating to the organisation of the uniformed volunteers, without compromising their spirit of service.” He also emphasised that the new guidelines will fully respect the global Jamat's socio-cultural diversity.

One of the first jurisdictions to implement the change is Pakistan. Volunteers there have already begun serving in the vibrant new blue and white uniform, which includes variations for functionality and climate adaptability.

“The new designs convey inclusivity, diversity, and acceptance,” said Sarah Abdul Rasool from Karachi. “It feels delightful and empowering to be serving in a uniform which brings all the individual volunteers together under one umbrella.”

“It gives an elegant and professional impression, and it feels great too,” added Saima Aziz, also from Karachi.

As images of the new badge and uniform spread on social media, volunteers from across the world have expressed excitement and anticipation ahead of the launch in their own jurisdictions. Envisioned not only as a practical tool for identification, the new uniform is also a visual representation of the community's commitment to service and compassion.

“Having the same uniform globally highlights the identity of the Ismaili Volunteers as an institution with a cherished history and legacy, and makes all volunteers feel part of one team,” said Asif Sarangi, who began volunteering as a child in France. He now serves as the Ismaili Volunteers Executive Director for the UK.

“Khidma says it all,” added Asif, referring to the new motto which features on the updated badge. “It's about making a positive difference in other people’s lives.”

Arabic for the word ‘service,’ khidma expresses the core value of Ismaili volunteers and unites Ismaili volunteers across all countries, ages, and cultures. Rendered as khidmat in Jamats of Persian and Indic language usage, it succinctly expresses the notion of unconditional service.

For Ismailis, the ethic of volunteering has a long-enduring history. Besides reflecting the values of our Tariqah, this centuries-old tradition of offering time and resources encourages initiative, develops leadership capacity, and offers opportunities for an individual’s personal and professional development.

As shipments of uniforms begin to arrive in all jurisdictions, the new badge and visual identity is poised to become a powerful representation of shared values, which unite the diverse yet dynamic group of Ismaili Volunteers worldwide.

“It’s more than just clothing; it's a symbol of our shared purpose,” said 17-year-old Rahee Hajiani, who has served as a Jamati volunteer in Angola and Portugal. “I can't wait to proudly wear it and feel connected to my fellow volunteers, no matter where they are.” TheIsmaili
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