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TODAY IN HISTORY - 1996, October,1: Mowlana Shah Karim AGA KHAN IV visited Hunza in early October and gave Deedar at Aly...
10/02/2026

TODAY IN HISTORY - 1996, October,1: Mowlana Shah Karim AGA KHAN IV visited Hunza in early October and gave Deedar at Alyabad, Gilgit and Karimabad. At Karimabad, Hazar Imam opened the restored Baltit Fort. (Article with photos), (Speech), Audio-interview in French.

SPEECH: https://ismaili.net/speech/s960929.html

LINK: https://ismaili.net/gallery/baltit.html

PHOTO: walking down Baltit Fort's great stairway With Pakistani Pres. Leghary, after the visit of the Fort.
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Mawlana Hazar Imam Shah Rahim Al-Hussaini met with President of Kenya William Ruto and Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhamm...
09/25/2026

Mawlana Hazar Imam Shah Rahim Al-Hussaini met with President of Kenya William Ruto and Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York.

The meetings highlight the importance of international dialogue, cooperation, and shared efforts toward sustainable development, peace, and human progress.

World events happening in New York this week at the UN. Our Beloved Shah Rahim Aga Khan V was also in New York and had meetings with various dignitaries. Silent diplomacy. Our 48th and 48th Imam were also deeply involved in silent diplomacy.

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Happy Birthday Princess Zahra! Born on 18 September 1970 in Geneva, Switzerland, Princess Zahra Aga Khan is the eldest d...
09/18/2026

Happy Birthday Princess Zahra!
Born on 18 September 1970 in Geneva, Switzerland, Princess Zahra Aga Khan is the eldest daughter of the late Prince Karim Aga Khan IV and Princess Salima Aga Khan.

She has dedicated her life to serving humanity through her leadership of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), with a particular focus on:
• Health and Education
• Social and Economic Development
• Improving the quality of life of communities around the world

Princess Zahra is admired for her compassion, wisdom and dedication. Following in her father’s footsteps, she works tirelessly to improve the lives of millions of people and create opportunities for them.

Today, we are not only celebrating her birthday, but also appreciating her inspiring role as a leader, daughter, and mother who continues to serve with dignity and humility.

We pray for Princess Zahra to have a year filled with health, happiness, and blessings.

MUBARAK TO THE JAMAT OF INDIA! With immense joy, gratitude and heartfelt devotion, we extend our warmest Mubarak to the ...
09/10/2026

MUBARAK TO THE JAMAT OF INDIA!
With immense joy, gratitude and heartfelt devotion, we extend our warmest Mubarak to the entire Jamat of Northern India on the blessed and historic visit of our beloved Mawlana Shah Rahim Al-Hussaini, Hazar Imam, Aga Khan V.
Mawlana Hazar Imam’s official visit to India from 9–15 September 2026 is a moment of profound spiritual significance for the Jamat. His presence brings renewed hope, inspiration and a deep sense of unity, love and connection among murids.
This visit is particularly meaningful as it provides an opportunity for the Jamat of India to strengthen its bond with the Imam-of-the-Time, reflect on the values of faith and service, and renew its commitment to building a better society through knowledge, compassion, pluralism and service to humanity.
May the Noor and blessings of Mawlana Hazar Imam illuminate the hearts and homes of the entire India Jamat, and may this historic visit bring lasting happiness, unity, peace and progress to all.
A Very Warm and Heartfelt Mubarak to the Entire Northern India Jamat!
Ya Ali Madad.
Mawla Bapa Mubarak!














This is indeed very sad news. We belong to Allah and to Him we shBaigreturn. May Allah Almighty grant eternal peace to t...
09/08/2026

This is indeed very sad news.
We belong to Allah and to Him we shBaig
return.
May Allah Almighty grant eternal peace to the soul of the late Ustad Al-Wa’iz Wazir Fida Ali Isar Hanzai and His endless blessings. Amen.
Ustad Al-Wa’iz Wazir Fida Ali Isar Hanzai was a sincere, loyal and exemplary disciple who dedicated his life to the service of the Ismaili Imamate and its institutions. His personality reflected the high values ​​of sincerity, honesty, moral steadfastness, friendship for knowledge and selfless service which are the foundation of a purposeful and responsible religious and communal life.
He played a valuable role in the intellectual, religious and moral guidance of the community through his profound sermons, scholarly discussions, writings and various leadership responsibilities. The main motivation for his services was to work for the welfare and development of the individual and the community in the light of the vision and instructions of the Imamate.
A very important aspect of the late’s life and services was his valuable efforts for the promotion of peace, mutual harmony and inter-religious and inter-faith dialogue in Gilgit-Baltistan, especially Gilgit. In a social environment where the need for trust and dialogue between different religious and sectarian identities was always important, he played his role in creating closeness between people and different religious communities through knowledge, wisdom, tolerance and mutual respect.
He considered peace not merely the absence of conflict but a collective value based on mutual respect, human dignity, tolerance, dialogue and shared responsibility. Despite differences, the concept of mutual respect, unity in diversity, and peaceful coexistence between different beliefs and practices was prominent in his efforts. In this regard, his services are an important asset for peace-building and inter-faith harmony in the social and intellectual environment of Gilgit.
Deep devotion and love for Maulana Hazir Imam, respect for the institutions of Imamate, and commitment to institutional discipline were prominent in his life. He was a true believer and practical example of the fact that sustainability of community service, respect for institutions, adherence to established responsibilities and mutual cooperation within institutional boundaries are possible only through the deceased’s academic and religious services, his efforts for peace and harmony, his moral character and passion for community service will remain an exemplary example and a valuable legacy for future generations. His memory will continue to teach us that true service consists of sincerity, humility, knowledge, moral responsibility, tolerance and dedication of one’s abilities for the collective good.
May Allah Almighty grant the soul of the late Ustad Al-Waiz Wazir Fida Ali Isar Hanzai a place in His mercy and grant his family, loved ones, students and the entire community patience, courage and solace to bear this great loss. Amen.

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Dr. Sayyid Jalal Hosseini Badakhshani, a renowned scholar of the Institute of Ismaili Studies, London, passed away on th...
08/13/2026

Dr. Sayyid Jalal Hosseini Badakhshani, a renowned scholar of the Institute of Ismaili Studies, London, passed away on the morning of August 11, 2026, in London at the age of 85.

He was the greatest expert on Persian Ismaili literature of the Alamut era. It was because of his hard work that the writings of the Ismaili preacher Nasir al-Din Tusi could be understood by today's readers.

Dr. Badakhshani belonged to a family that had served the Ismaili Imamate for generations. He received a degree in Islamic philosophy from Mashhad University and later completed his doctorate from Oxford. In 1977, on the orders of Imam Shah Karim, he was called to London to establish the IIS library, which has now taken the form of the "Aga Khan Library".

Badakhshani's most important works include "Paradise of Submission", "Contemplation and Action" and "Shiʿi Interpretations of Islam". His greatest discovery was the poetry collection of Hasan Mahmud Katib, "Diwan-e-Qa'imit", published in 2011.

Dr. Badakhshani taught Ismaili philosophy at IIS and in the community for decades. He carried knowledge and service together. He is survived by his wife, three sons, two daughters-in-law and three grandchildren.

Every scholar working on Ismaili literature will be indebted to Dr. Badakhshani's scholarly contributions.
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07/25/2026

Didar Mubarak Canada Janat

Today, 11 July. I was reminded of that golden era when that day was celebrated with great pomp and show of gratitude for...
07/11/2026

Today, 11 July. I was reminded of that golden era when that day was celebrated with great pomp and show of gratitude for the blessings and graces of the 49th Imam, who took us from the floor to the throne. Alhamdulillah. Thank you, O Mullah Shah Karim Al-Hussaini, may Allah bless him and grant him peace.

07/06/2026

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