Learning & Inspiration
The acceptance of the Imamat as an institution going back to the earliest days of the Islamic tradition, the use of the intellect and ethical behavior, are cornerstones of the of the Shia Ismaili Muslim tariqa. The articles and books included here, and added to periodically, will inform the readers and reflect the source of inspiration for many of the activities of the Ismaili community.
What Constitutes Good Governance?
16 October 2020
Imam Ali's (a.s.) letter to Malik al-Ashtar, the newly appointed governor of Egypt, provides details about the ethics of governance. It outlines the duties and responsibilities of rulers, as well as of institutions of society such as the judiciary, army, and the market.
Critical Conversation: Social Justice in Islam: Agency and Action
8 October 2020
ITREB USA presents Critical Conversations, a virtual forum featuring faith-based perspectives on the questions of our time. "Social Justice in Islam: Agency and Action" feature Imran Alimohammed, Samira Rajan, and Farooq Mitha and is moderated by Rayhaan Merani.
Critical Conversations: A History of Islam in America
8 October 2020
ITREB USA presents Critical Conversations, a virtual forum featuring faith-based perspectives on the questions of our time. "A History of Islam in America" features Dr. Cristal Chanelle Truscott and Dr. Hussein Rashid and is moderated by Nausheen Husain.
ASPIRE: The Path of Radical Love
8 October 2020
ITREB USA presents ASPIRE, a webinar series that features conversations of a stronger future built on the foundations of our faith. "The Path of Radical Love" features Dr. Omid Safi, and is moderated by Haleema Welji.
ElevateU - Jamatkhanas: Privacy and Purpose
8 October 2020
ITREB USA presents ElevateU - Jamatkhanas: Privacy and Purpose. For more information, click here
Critical Conversations: Justice and Social Action in Islam
8 October 2020
ITREB USA presents Critical Conversations, a virtual forum featuring faith-based perspectives on the questions of our time. "Justice and Social Action in Islam" features Dr. Farouk Mitha and Honorable Halim Dhanidina and is moderated by Zain Gulamali.
ASPIRE: Social Justice in Action - the Ismaili Experience in 20th Century Africa
8 October 2020
ITREB USA presents ASPIRE, a webinar series that features conversations of a stronger future built on the foundations of our faith. "Social Justice in Action: The Ismaili Experience in 20th Century Africa" features Dr. Mohamed M. Keshavjee, and is moderated by Laila Moolji.
Critical Conversations: Looking Within - Colonialism and the History of the South Asian Community
23 August 2020
ITREB USA presents Critical Conversations, a virtual forum featuring faith-based perspectives on the questions of our time. "Looking Within - Colonialism and the History of the South Asian Community" features Dr. Nargis Ali Virani and Taushif Kara and is moderated by Farhana Esmail.
Lessons from Imam Husayn and Hazrat Bibi Zaynab
18 August 2020
Understanding Our History through Ta'lim
14 July 2020
As part of Imamat Day programming, children narrate stories on Imamat from the Primary Ta'lim curriculum and wish the global Jamat Imamat Day Mubarak.
