Mawlana Shah Karim spoke on the challenges facing developing societies with regard to new communications technologies in his speech at the World Bank InfoDev Conference on 10 November 1999.
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The Ismaili Imamat and Focused on Nature (FON) joined partners in Paris this week for the official inauguration of Mission Neptune.
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#QuoteoftheWeek: Mawlana Hazar Imam discussed AKU's commitment to addressing climate change through building design and partnerships at the inauguration of the academic facilities of the AKU campus and the commencement of construction for AKU's Hospital in Kampala, Uganda.
Mawlana Shah Karim spoke about the teachings of Hazrat Ali in his speech to the American University in Cairo on 15 June 2006 in Cairo, Egypt.
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#QuoteoftheWeek: On 13 February 2023, prior to his succession to the Imamat, Mawlana Hazar Imam addressed the importance of strong leadership and partnerships to make advances in this area at the World Government Summit in Dubai, UAE.
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#SoulfulSunday:
Love Allah for His countless bounties upon you, and love me because you love Allah, and love my Ahl al-Bayt because of your love for me.
- Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
Prince Hussain and Prince Aly Muhammad today met with the French Minister for Overseas Territories Naïma Moutchou in Paris. The meeting built on the discussions between Mawlana Hazar Imam and French President Emmanuel Macron on 11 July 2025.
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The Ismaili Center, Houston has received LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, an internationally recognised benchmark for environmentally responsible buildings.
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"There is always a community following the Imam in this world. Through them he is known, and through him they are known."
- Nasir al-Din Tusi
Click here to read more about Mawlana Ala al-Din Muhammad, our 26th Imam: https://t.co/csrWdeiPei
Welcome to the May 2026 edition of The Ismaili Update. Join our host, Aziz from Dhaka, Bangladesh, to hear some of this month’s top stories.
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#QuoteoftheWeek: Mawlana Hazar Imam spoke about the long history of Ismaili settlement in Kenya, including the Aga Khan Development Network's activities, on 26 August 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya.
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This is just one example of how @akdn institutions, such as @AKRSPPAKISTAN, are advancing community development and improving standards of living for thousands of Pakistanis every day.
@saleemsaimaa Research shows militant groups in northern Pakistan have used sympathetic clerics and their fatwas to secure safe havens. The Pakistani government is aware of this, while the Aga Khan Foundation works in these areas at community request and with government coordination.
Heartwarming moments as Princess Zahra Aga Khan shared her emotions following the victory of Daryz, representing the Aga Khan Studs, in the Prix Aga Khan IV (formerly Prix D’Ispahan) @paris_longchamp.
Mowlana Hazar Imam historic visit to Pakistan brought profound spiritual rejuvenation and countless blessings to the Jamat. These transformative moments strengthened the eternal bond between the Imam and the Jamat, renewing faith, unity, and a shared sense of purpose.
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At the conclusion of His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan’s visit to Pakistan, Mawlana Hazar Imam, at an Institutional-hosted reception, appreciated the dedicated volunteer service of the Jamat.
On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, The Ismaili wishes everyone around the world good health, happiness, prosperity, unity, peace, strength and stability, today and always!
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Mawlana Shah Karim discussed the history of coexistence and cooperation among Muslims, Christians and Jews in his speech to the Royal Toledo Foundation in Toledo on 2 March 2006.
Full speech:
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