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Prince Rahim and leaders from the Aga Khan Development Network are attending the 28th UN Climate Conference (COP28) this week in Dubai. Their presence underscores the Ismaili Imamat’s commitment to protecting the environment and fostering sustainable solutions to the climate crisis.

At a High-Level Ministerial Dialogue for Culture-Based Climate Action, Prince Rahim, Chairman of AKDN's Climate and Environment Committee, collaborated with global leaders to explore strategies for integrating culture into the heart of climate action. The dialogue was hosted by His Excellency Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, the UAE Minister of Culture and Youth, and His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed al Jaber, President of COP 28 and the UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change.

Prince Rahim also met with His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs; Her Excellency Reem Ebrahim Al Hashimy, the UAE Minister for International Cooperation; Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Sheikh Khalifa Bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa, President of Bahrain’s Authority for Culture and Antiquities.❤️

Allah Huma Sale Ala Muhammadin Wa Aale Muhammad ❤️ {اللھم صلی علی محمد و ال محمد}

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This week, Muslims around the world commemorate Milad-un-Nabi, literally meaning the “birth of the Prophet.” Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his progeny) was born in Mecca in the year 570 CE and grew up to be a respected merchant, known for his honesty, integrity and trustworthiness. At the age of 40, he received his first revelation from Allah, marking the commencement of his mission as Allah's last and final messenger.

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وہ لوگ جو کہتے ہیں کہ صرف اللہ کی کتاب ہی کافی ہے کسی ھادی کی ضرورت نہیں ان کے لئے پیش خدمت ہے حدیث پاک۔

عَنْ ثَعْلَبَةَ الْبُھْرَانِیّ رَضِیْ اللُہ عَنْہُ قَالْ : قَالَ رَسُوْلُ اللہِ صَلَّی اللہُ عَلَیْہِ وَسَلَّمَ : یُؤشَکُ الْعِلْمُ اَنْ یُخْتَلَسَ مِنَ الْعَالِمِ حَتَّی لَا یَقْدِرُوا مِنْہُ عَلَی شَیْءِِ ، قَالُوْا یَا رَسُوْلَ اللہ! کَیْفَ یُخْتَلَسُ وَ کِتَابُ اللہِ بَیْنَنَا نُعَلِّمُہُ اَبْنَاءَناَ ، فَقَالَ رَسُوْلُ اللِہ صَلَّی اللہُ عَلَیْہِ وَسَلَّمَ : اَلتَّورَاۃُ وَ الْاِنْجِیْلُ عِنْدَ الْیَھُودِ وَ النَّصَارٰی فَمَا یُغْنِیْ عَنْھُم ( اسد الغابہ جلد اوّل صفحہ 236 )

ترجمہ : حضرت ثعلبہ بہرانی رضی اللہ عنہ بیان کرتے ہیں کہ رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم نے فرمایا! عنقریب دُنیا سے علم چھین لیا جائے گا - یہاں تک کہ علم و ہدایت اور عقل و فہم کی کوئی بات اُنہیں سُجھائی نہ دے گی - صحابہؓ نے عرض کیا یا رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ سلم علم کیسے ختم ہو جائیگا جبکہ اللہ کی کتاب ہم میں موجود ہے اور ہم اسے آگے اپنے بچوں کو پڑھائیں گے - اس پر حضور صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے فرمایا! کیا تورات اور انجیل یہودیوں اور عیسائیوں کے پاس موجود نہیں ہے لیکن وہ اُنہیں کیا فائدہ پہنچا رہی ہے۔

اس حدیث نبوی سے ھادئ برحق یعنی زمانے کے امام کی اہمیت کا اندازہ کوئی شخص لگا سکتا ہے۔وہ لوگ جو کہتے ہیں کہ کسی امام کی ضرورت نہیں کسی رہنما کی ضرورت نہیں تو کیوں اللہ پاک نے ہر آسمانی کتاب کے ساتھ ایک پیغمبر بھیجا اگر صرف اللہ کی کتاب کافی ہوتی تو پھر پیغمبر کے بھیجے جانے کا کیا مقصد تھا?اور یہ روایت ہم سب جانتے ہیں کہ ایک لاکھ چوبیس ہزار پیغمبر اس دنیا میں انسانی ہدایت کے لئے بھیجے گئے تھے مگر آسمانی کتابیں صرف چار ہیں۔اگر آسمانی کتابیں ہی کافی ہوتی تو اللہ پاک کبھی بھی پیغمبر نہیں بھیجتے۔مگر ایسا نہیں ہے پیغمبر و امام اللہ تعالی ا کی طرف سے لوگوں کی عقلی و روحانی یدایت کے لئے ہمہ وقت کرۂ ارض پر موجود ہیں۔وہ اپنی رحمت کی روشنی ہر وقت دیتے رہتے ہیں مگر بعض لوگ اپنی کم بختی اور نامرادی کی وجہ سے اس الہی ہدایت سے محروم ہیں۔وہ اپنے آپ کو کتاب اللہ کے عالم سمجھتے ہیں جب کہ وہ اس کلام پاک کی حکمت کو سمجھنے سے کوسوں دور ہیں۔مگر وہ لوگ جو نور ہدایت کو سمجھے ہیں اور اللہ کی رسی کو ازل سے تھامے ہوئے ہیں وہ جانتے ہیں کہ انسان کامل یعنی امام زمان کی کیا اہمیت ہے۔

آخر میں دعا ہے کہ اللہ تمام عالم انسانیت کو بالعموم اور بالخصوص عالم اسلام کو امام الوقت کی پہچن عطا کرے۔کیونکہ اس میں ہی خیر ہے۔ورنہ عقلی و روحانی ہلاکت ہے تباہی ہے۔

Imamat- day Mubarak ❤️

Prince Rahim and Her Excellency Ms Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, met today in Geneva, Switzerland to discuss education and climate priorities in Bangladesh.

Prince Rahim thanked the Prime Minister for the government’s ongoing support, particularly in the area of education. He conveyed the continued commitment of Mawlana Hazar Imam and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) to the economic and social development of Bangladesh. Building on nearly seven decades of cooperation, bilateral relations were enhanced through a Protocol of Co-Operation signed in 2013.

Her Excellency the Prime Minister conveyed her appreciation to Mawlana Hazar Imam and the AKDN for the contributions made in the country over many decades. The Prime Minister especially recognised the establishment of the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka, which seeks to create future Bangladeshi leaders who will contribute to the development of the country.

Prince Rahim will tomorrow join Prime Minister Hasina and global heads of international organisations at a luncheon hosted by Bangladesh’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Office.

(9 June 2009), Mawlana Hazar Imam received an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Alberta in recognition of his efforts to improve the lives of millions and build a global culture of tolerance. Hazar Imam remarked, “We have also learned that effective civil progress involves a multiplicity of inputs and variety of partners - including universities.”❤️

The Institut de France and the Town of Chantilly hosted a special event earlier today to honour Hazar Imam's commitment to the town of Chantilly, an area in France with which Mawlana Hazar Imam and his family have strong historic ties.

Prince Amyn represented Hazar Imam at the unveiling of a plaque at the Great Stables and the “His Highness the Aga Khan Road” sign. Also present were Princess Zahra, Prince Hussain, Prince Aly Muhammad, and Hazar Imam’s grandson, Iliyan. Prince Amyn delivered a speech including a message of gratitude from Mawlana Hazar Imam.

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❤️Allahumma Salli Ala Muhammad Waala Ali Muhammad❤️

Prince Rahim hosted a luncheon yesterday for His Excellency Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture and Youth for the United Arab Emirates, at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon.

The meeting offered an opportunity to further discuss matters of mutual interest and cooperation between the Ismaili Imamat and the UAE, notably in the areas of culture and sustainability.

Shortly afterwards, His Excellency the Minister and his delegation were received at the Ismaili Centre, Lisbon, where they took part in a guided tour of the building and its gardens.

Ministry of Culture and Youth - UAE

(May 22, 2021), The first-ever global convocation ceremony of the Aga Khan University was live-streamed to a worldwide audience. In his address, he said "AKU aims to be as relevant for the next global health crisis as it has been for this one. Today, AKU is building its capacity for cutting-edge research applicable to the distinctive health risks for populations in Asia and Africa. It will seek to harness the enormous potential of advances in artificial intelligence, genomic medicine, and stem cell science to address tomorrow’s challenges, as well as today’s."

(16 May 2017), Mawlana Hazar Imam gave an address at the official opening of the Global Centre for Pluralism’s international headquarters in Ottawa. In his speech, Hazar Imam explained that “Pluralism does not mean the elimination of difference, but the embrace of difference. Genuine pluralism understands that diversity does not weaken a society, it strengthens it. In an ever-shrinking, ever more diverse world, a genuine sense of pluralism is the indispensable foundation for human peace and progress.”

The Global Centre for Pluralism is an independent, charitable organisation founded by His Highness the Aga Khan and the Government of Canada. The Centre works with policy leaders, educators and community builders around the world to amplify and implement the transformative power of pluralism.
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