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The Ismaili

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The Ismaili

@TheIsmaili

The official Twitter account of the Ismaili Muslim community. (RTs do not imply endorsement.)

Joined October 2008

The Ismaili
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Feb 5, 2025
Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V is the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, as designated by Mawlana Shah Karim in accordance with the historical Shia Imami Ismaili Muslim tradition and practice of nass. The announcement was made in the presence of the Imam’s
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The Ismaili
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Feb 4, 2025
With profound sadness, the Jamat is informed that our beloved 49th hereditary Imam, Mawlana Shah Karim Al-Hussaini, passed peacefully to Almighty Allah’s grace on 4 February 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal, surrounded by his family. Visit the.ismaili for more information.
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The Ismaili
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Mar 21, 2023
The Ismaili is pleased to share a photo of Mawlana Hazar Imam with his grandsons Prince Irfan, aged seven, and Prince Sinan, aged six, taken recently at his Lisbon residence. On this day, we send warm wishes to the Jamat worldwide for success and prosperity. Navroz Mubarak
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The Ismaili
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Feb 9, 2025
Mawlana Shah Karim was laid to rest today at a private burial ceremony in Aswan, Egypt. Mawlana Hazar Imam and his family were present, with senior leaders of the Jamat. The Governor of Aswan facilitated and participated in a dignified procession through the city to the banks of
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The Ismaili
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Feb 11, 2025
The Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon was the setting for a momentous event in the Jamat’s history today, the Takht-nishini of Mawlana Shah Rahim al-Hussaini Hazar Imam, on his ascension to the office of Imamat as 50th Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. Hazar Imam graciously
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The Ismaili
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Sep 8, 2022
On behalf of the Ismaili Community, His Highness the Aga Khan offers his heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family on the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. For over 70 years, she has been a close friend to the Ismaili Community and an inspiration to the world.
The Ismaili
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Oct 12, 2025
Mawlana Hazar Imam crossed the finish line at the Chicago Marathon, one of the seven World Marathon Majors, on his birthday, Sunday October 12, 2025. He completed the 26.2 mile (42.2 km) course in just under five hours. Read more: the.ismaili/news/mawlana-h…
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The Ismaili
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Feb 18, 2025
Message from His Highness the Aga Khan The past two weeks have been deeply emotional for the Ismaili community, and for all those around the world who had known my father or been touched by his work. I am awed by the outpourings of affection and respect for my father and the
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The Ismaili
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Feb 7, 2025
Light Upon Light is a special film for the Jamat that looks back on Mawlana Shah Karim’s life and Imamat in his own words. It is available to watch now on The Ismaili TV. youtu.be/iPxn2fKP-Bg
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The Ismaili
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Jul 15, 2022
The Ismaili is pleased to share exclusive photographs of Mawlana Hazar Imam and his family taken on 11 July 2022, to mark the 65th Imamat Day of our beloved Imam-of-the-Time. #AgaKhan #Ismaili #ImamatDay65 #ImamatDay
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Mar 28, 2023
At around 11.30 am today, a man armed with a knife entered the premises of the Ismaili Centre in Lisbon and attacked three people, killing two and injuring the third. The police and security services responded, and the attacker was taken into custody. the.ismaili/global/news/in…
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The Ismaili
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Feb 5, 2025
Very close to midday on 11 July 1957, Mawlana Shah Karim al-Hussaini, a 20-year-old student of Islamic history at Harvard University, acceded to the Ismaili Imamat. The world was on the cusp of vast and rapid changes. Click the link below to learn more. transition.ismaili/articles/956
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The Ismaili
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Feb 5, 2025
This emotive short film features images of Mawlana Shah Karim with his Jamat over the past 67 years, accompanied by a stirring rendition of the Salwaat.
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The Ismaili
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Feb 6, 2025
The funeral ceremony for Mawlana Shah Karim, our beloved 49th Imam, will take place at the Ismaili Centre Lisbon at 11:00 GMT on Saturday 8 February 2025. The event will be an intimate ceremony, open to invited guests only. Jamats will be represented by the 22 National Council
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