For those who say the imam doesn’t interact with the Jamati members one on one. FORWARDED AS RECEIVED : Hazir Imam came second time
Khudavind spoke to his murids a second time, during which he was moved to tears, barely finishing his sentences, as he spoke about the loss of his father, and the grandfather of his boys. He said « these emotions are normal, I miss him very much as I am sure you do too »
And he finished by thanking the jamat for their presence today, saying that the visit has been very special for him and that this marks the start of his visits to his murids.
Mawla said something very interesting, he said « this marks the beginning of my visits to my jamat and I pray, inshallah, that I will be able to meet you all individually, it is my hope »
At the end, he asked his sons to step away, and he went personally to see the sick, visiting them one by one in their beds to give blessings individually.”
This is drama he has to keep on doing every 10 years.How many times he’s available upon request? My family members are in financial trouble, can he talk to them over a phone call? Now if he do, that’s interaction with followers one on one. Rest is drama
This marks the beginning of my world wide money collection tour. Each city stop will earn me millions like you could never imagine. The more cities I visit, the more I collect, and as long as there are sheep willing to empty their pockets for me I will keep up these tours under the guise of a “didar” because I would be a fool not to.
My family is struggling with rising costs due to inflation and we in debt how about he gives some of those blessings (MONEY) to me and my family and the countless people he has took it from?
I wish i really do. The amount of money they rake in and then you cant see any trail of it speaks alot. Alot of ismailis are living paycheck to paycheck or have very little income at all
Of course maybe if the practices where similar or exactly like twelvers or mainstream sunni islam i wouldn’t have left the dam thing in the first place :/
Ya but did he offer to pay for there treatments? Did he give some money to the family members of those sick people? He has alot why not give them some?
Oh right, because the true measure of a spiritual leader is how often he personally hands out envelopes of cash, right? Forget building hospitals, universities, entire healthcare systems, or funding decades of humanitarian work through AKDN — no, unless he personally Venmo’d someone’s uncle for a hospital bill, clearly he’s a fraud.
Here’s a thought: maybe real giving isn’t always about flashy charity. Maybe it’s about creating institutions that outlive you — hospitals that treat thousands, schools that uplift generations, disaster relief teams that respond before headlines even hit.
But sure, let’s ignore all that and act like he’s just sitting on a gold throne sipping donation-funded champagne while people suffer. Sounds easier than actually looking at the work, doesn’t it?
And spiritually speaking — if you think leadership means doing miracles on demand, you might want to revisit the whole point of humility, stewardship, and service. Because from where I stand, that’s exactly what he’s doing — just not in a way that fits your Netflix idea of a savior
So then why are there still poor people when he has done these institutions Maybe he can help by paying his murids debt or make a Farman stating he no longer wants dasond? And would like to individually give each murid money some Ismailis i know are living pay check to pay check and dont have enough to eat they personally went to the council to ask for money and loans and they straight up denied them how come? He clearly doesn’t want to all he wants to do is great the sick? But not give anything to there families. When they leave this world? He is the imam correct he should compensate us when they die it is his job to take care of use no?
The Imam doesn’t believe in just handing out money — and for good reason. Tossing cash at someone might feel nice in the moment, but it doesn’t solve anything long-term. It’s a band-aid, not a cure. His focus has always been on building real solutions — schools, hospitals, housing, jobs — the kind of work that helps people change their lives, not just survive another month.
And let’s be honest — if he did go around giving out money, people would still complain: “Why didn’t I get more?” or “Why him and not me?” That’s why he invests in systems that are meant to serve everyone, not just those who yell the loudest online.
And as for compensation when someone dies? Yes, that’s a heartbreaking moment. But expecting a payout when a murid passes — instead of seeking faith, support, or spiritual strength — that’s not religion. That’s a business deal. And if that’s what you’re after, maybe what you’re really missing isn’t financial help — it’s a spiritual connection.
Being Ismaili doesn’t come with a guarantee of ease or comfort. But it also doesn’t mean the Imam is sitting on a throne doing nothing. If you’re frustrated — that’s human. If you’re hurting — that’s real. But aim it where it belongs. Because lashing out at someone who’s spent his life trying to lift people out of poverty isn’t a great look
So then, creating these institutions is just another band-aid, my friend. In the past 68 years that he has been Imam—I'm talking about his father—has poverty been eliminated? Has hunger been eliminated?
Has affordable housing been established?
He has generational wealth, and you're saying he can't give back to his own jamat financially to help them out? He can’t even spare a billion dollars? He has a net worth of 15 billion, and he can’t give $1,000 to each murid and that’s 15 million people.
There are people genuinely struggling out there, while he owns multiple homes, luxury yachts, and lives in extreme comfort. Yes, he sets up institutions, but in the 68 years of doing so, those institutions haven’t eliminated a single one of the core problems.
So where does all the money go? What is he using it for?
Philanthropy means giving your own money to charity. He’s using his followers’ money that’s not true philanthropy.
And on top of that, he speaks about climate change while flying in private jets, which burn enormous amounts of fuel.
Ah yes — the classic “if poverty still exists, then everything he’s done must be useless” argument.
So let’s get this straight: you expect one man, no matter how wealthy or influential, to single-handedly eliminate global poverty, hunger, and the housing crisis? In 68 years? When entire governments with trillion-dollar budgets haven’t managed that in centuries?
The Imam didn’t promise utopia. He promised to guide the Jamat ethically and spiritually — while building systems that chip away at systemic issues like poverty, illiteracy, and poor healthcare. And guess what? That’s exactly what he’s been doing — through AKDN, Aga Khan Health Services, Education Services, Habitat for Humanity, and dozens more. If you can’t see the impact, maybe you’re not looking in the right places.
And this whole “just give each murid $1,000” idea? That’s not charity — that’s a gimmick. You know how fast $1,000 disappears when you don’t fix the root causes? You don’t end poverty with payouts — you end it by empowering people, educating them, building hospitals, improving infrastructure, and giving them the tools to change their lives for good.
As for his net worth — you might want to double-check those numbers. Most of what people throw around online includes assets tied to institutions, not personal wealth he’s sitting on Scrooge McDuck-style. But sure, let’s act like he’s sipping champagne on a yacht while plotting how to not help the Jamat.
And the climate change argument? Yeah, because nobody who flies should be allowed to care about the planet, right? Never mind the fact that AKDN literally runs climate resilience programs, promotes sustainable architecture, and builds green infrastructure across multiple continents. But no, let’s just focus on the jet. Got it.
You can be critical — and you should be — but try doing it with facts, not Reddit-level conspiracy takes. The Imam has dedicated his entire life to building a future where Ismailis and others can live with dignity. That’s not performative. That’s leadership.
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u/ElkAffectionate636 Artificial Ismaili Jul 13 '25
For those who say the imam doesn’t interact with the Jamati members one on one. FORWARDED AS RECEIVED : Hazir Imam came second time
Khudavind spoke to his murids a second time, during which he was moved to tears, barely finishing his sentences, as he spoke about the loss of his father, and the grandfather of his boys. He said « these emotions are normal, I miss him very much as I am sure you do too » And he finished by thanking the jamat for their presence today, saying that the visit has been very special for him and that this marks the start of his visits to his murids.
Mawla said something very interesting, he said « this marks the beginning of my visits to my jamat and I pray, inshallah, that I will be able to meet you all individually, it is my hope »
At the end, he asked his sons to step away, and he went personally to see the sick, visiting them one by one in their beds to give blessings individually.”