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#SoulfulSunday: "Serve sincerely the Light of the True Guide." - Pir Shams Click here to read about Mawlana Qasim Shah: the.ismaili/de/en/news/maw…

A year ago, we made a promise to the planet. Volunteers from Ismaili CIVIC and Global Encounters came together to plant 1 million trees. Today, we mark that promise kept. To everyone who contributed, thank you. #RootsforChange #IsmailiCIVIC #GlobalEncounters #1MillionTrees

#QuoteoftheWeek: Mawlana Hazar Imam discussed the ethic of giving and his aspirations for Generations Toronto at its inauguration ceremony on 30 March 2026 in Toronto, Canada. #TheIsmaili #AgaKhan

Welcome to the April 2026 edition of The Ismaili Update. Join our host, Danish from Madagascar, to hear some of this month’s top stories. youtu.be/b5eE0DpxI6E?si…

Mawlana Shah Karim spoke on the relationship between democracy and improving quality of life at the Athens Democracy Forum hosted by the International New York Times on 15 September 2015. Full speech: open.spotify.com/episode/74GGim… podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pro… #GemsofWisdom #Throwback

Over one incredible year, thousands of volunteers, in over 30 countries and 333 locations, came together to plant 1 million trees. We celebrate their service, commitment, and care towards our planet. #RootsforChange #IsmailiCIVIC #GlobalEncounters #1MillionTrees

‘Deedar Mubarak Maar’ is an upbeat Burushaski track, written and performed by Shahid Akhtar Qalandar to celebrate Mawlana Hazar Imam’s upcoming visit to Northern Pakistan. #TheIsmailiSounds youtu.be/9DWKa_sUrko?si….

Ultra processed foods (UPFs) are everywhere. In this article, dietitian Azmina Govindji cuts through the noise and explains what UPFs are, why they are under scrutiny, and how they can realistically fit into a balanced way of eating. the.ismaili/news/ultra-pro… #WellnessWednesday

Mawlana Hazar Imam crossed the finish line at the London Marathon on Sunday 26 April 2026 with a personal best time. Read more: the.ismaili/news/mawlana-h… Photo credits: Akbar Hakim / Nayyir Damani / Rahim Kara / Rehana M Virani

#SoulfulSunday Click here to read more about our 50th Imam: the.ismaili/news/mawlana-s…

The Ismaili community around the world wishes our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam the best of luck as he participates in tomorrow’s London marathon! This morning he joined the Ismaili Centre London Walk and Run club to warm up for the big race!

Mawlana Hazar Imam announces official visit to Pakistan

#QuoteoftheWeek: On 19 March 2022, Mawlana Hazar Imam spoke about the geographic spread of the Aga Khan Academies at the inauguration of the Aga Khan Academy in Maputo, Mozambique. #TheIsmaili #AgaKhan

Nature doesn’t always look like a wilderness. Sometimes it looks like a bench under a tree, a child chasing butterflies, a picnic on the grass. This Earth Day, let’s celebrate the green spaces that make our cities special. Read more: the.ismaili/news/cities-ga… #EarthDay

Over the past year, Ismaili CIVIC and Global Encounters have partnered on the Roots for Change campaign to plant trees and protect the environment. This Earth Day, we thank everyone who has contributed to this meaningful cause. #RootsforChange #IsmailiCIVIC #GlobalEncounters

This Earth Day, we reflect on Mawlana Shah Karim’s speech at the Vincent Scully Prize Seminar, in which he emphasised our responsibilities as stewards of the earth. Full speech: open.spotify.com/episode/21ZEoQ… podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eac… #GemsofWisdom #Throwback

Food is meant to be enjoyed. What works for one person may not work for you, and that's okay. Hear more from our expert dietitian, Azmina Govindji. #WellnessWednesday

Plant today for the world your children will inherit! Join the Roots for Change initiative to help us reach our goal of planting 1 million trees by Earth Day 2026. Hurry! Contact your local Ismaili CIVIC lead today. #RootsforChange #IsmailiCIVIC #GlobalEncounters

Fitness blended with service at Kankaria Lake in Ahmedabad, India, last year on Global Ismaili CIVIC Day. A Move for Clean challenge encouraged participants to take part in ‘plogging’ - picking up litter while walking or jogging. Read more: the.ismaili/news/walking-t… #IsmailiCIVIC

#SoulfulSunday: Click here to read more about Mawlana Zayn al-Abidin: the.ismaili/news/mawlana-z…