An Eye Opener from an ex-Ismaili (Aga Khani or Ismail Khoja) to fellow Muslims

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Dear Brothers-Sisters As-Salaamu ‘Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.

May I, for the sake of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, His Deen and the Muslim Ummah, request you to please consider the following facts very carefully and decide on your responsibility before Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala in this matter.

 

I am a Revert to Islam. I was an Ismaili before – a follower of the Aga Khan. And I perceive an important Da’wah responsibility which the majority of Muslims, for some reason or other, are ignoring. I am not getting you into petty sectarian issues, but a very important matter – please judge for yourself:

 

1. The Ismailis (followers of the Aga Khan) all professedly believe that the Qur’an was time bound and was not meant to be a Universal message for all times. They believe that their spiritual leader, Karim Aga Khan, is the ‘walking – talking Qur’an’ and his ‘religious pronouncements’, whatever they may be, are the ‘guidance’ for the present times. The fundamental article of faith that there will not be any NEW revelations or ‘WAHY’ after the Qur’an,is being completely violated by the Ismailis.

 

2. The Aga Khan has officially declared himself, before his followers, as the ‘Mazhar of Allah on earth’. The word ‘mazhar’ means ‘copy’ or ‘manifest’. Consequently, these Ismailis who call themselves Muslims do ‘sujood’ (prostration) before him. So even the primary axiomatic principle of Tawheed is being fundamentally and formally violated by them.

 

3. The Ismailis are not instructed to offer the Islamic Salah, observe Saum (fast) or perform Hajj. They have replaced Salah with certain shirk-infested Du’ahs (thrice a day). They are told that their Hajj is a personal ‘Glimpse’ (Deedaar) of Karim Aga Khan.

 

4. The Aga Khan and his appointees ‘forgive the sins’ of the followers on a regular basis. Ismailis are misled into believing that they will not be questioned on the Day of Judgment for the sins that are already forgiven in their Jamatkhanas (community centers). Forgiving of sins is the exclusive prerogative and privilege of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala alone. Qur’an 3:135.

 

5. Against this backdrop, most of the poor (spiritually poor) Ismailis who are not introduced to al-Furqan (the Qur’an)are confused and misguided. Hence, Ismailis are very easy prey to missionary efforts by various Christian groups and Baha’is. I have known a couple of young ex-Ismailis who are today preaching ‘Pauline Christianity’ to Ismailis as evangelical missionaries.

 

6. Karim Aga Khan’s own daughter Zahra having married a practising Christian has opened the gates for young Ismaili girls to follow the footsteps of a family member of their beloved Imam-e-Zaman. The parents of the Ismaili girls who wish to marry outside of Islam have no recourse but to let them go.

 

7. The Aga Khan has made Halaal for the Ismailis that which Allah has made Haraam for the humans. Taking of interest (usury) is not forbidden by the religious instruction classes run by the ‘Tariqa’ board of the Ismailis. As a matter of fact, the much publicized ‘Venture Capital’ program (details on the website of FORBES Magazine – search under ‘Aga Khan’), of loaning funds on interest by the AKFED (Aga Khan Fund & Economic Development), has been a great success. Similar entrepreneurial projects are now being actively promoted and introduced to poor Muslims of Tajikistan and neighboring areas.

 

8. The Muslim Ummah and the various Muslim leaders are not fully aware of these Un-Islamic acts and beliefs of this community of less than two million members, who claim to be the Ismaili Muslims. Surprisingly, their leader Aga Khan claims himself to be a spiritual leader of 15 million Muslims and a Direct Descendant of Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam).

 

9. Earlier, one did not have authentic books on Ismailism, but it is not so anymore. There are two authentic books as well as one comprehensive web site exposing the inner practices of the Ismailis and the Proclamations (Farmaans) of the Aga Khans. Hence, now you have no ‘hujjah’ (proof), argument or excuse left before Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala for not taking up the task of inviting the misguided ‘Ismaili Muslims’ towards the Deen of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’alaand not safeguarding them from committing unpardonable sin of Shirk.

 

10. The Aga Khan in collaboration with so many Western powers and aids, has set up the world-wide ‘Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)’ which runs several institutions and service companies both in the profit and non-profit sectors. This network is very actively operating in Pakistan, India, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and Bangladesh, and has now started concentrating its efforts in Tajikistan and the neighbouring areas where there is a concentration of Muslims who have not known or openly practised Islam for decades. By taking up economical, social, educational and rural development efforts through NGOs (Non-Govt. Organizations) within the AKDN, the Ismailis and the Aga Khan have gained wide acceptance amongst these countries and masses. Hence this urgent appeal.

 

11. Now all these so-called beneficiaries are ‘obliged and grateful’ to the Aga Khan and his followers and his organizations for the much-needed schools, medical centers, hospitals, various projects and programs. In this manner they are penetrating and infiltrating the support system – and one fine day, the Muslim Ummah will wake up to the unexpected realization that they have a community of so-called Muslims, practicing the Un-Islamic Tariqah, in charge of all core and support activities. Each of these much-needed projects will have the photos of Aga Khan decorating the walls.

 

In the name of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala and Islam, kindly urge our Brothers and Sisters to do Da’wah to the Ismailis, who otherwise will, on the day of judgement, hold us responsible for not conveying the Revealed Truth to them. Dear Brothers/Sisters, you know much more on the subject than what little I have learnt since reverting to the Deen of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala. It hurts to see the misguided simple minded people die on SHIRK because we did not amply warn them before their deaths.

I am aware of your stature as a religious leader of repute, respectability and acceptance among Muslim Masses, and hence have sought to put this appeal to you. I request you to seriously consider this request and initiate all steps that you consider Wajib and appropriate. To spread the Truth and Eradicate ‘Taghoot’ (worship of any deity other than Allah), is a significant, major Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam).

May I also request you to please forward this e-mail to at least five (if not all) of your Muslim friends and activists so that greater awareness of this issue is created, and this request reaches a wider audience. Please do so. JazakAllah. May Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala shower His Choicest Blessings on the entire Muslim Ummah. May Almighty Allah bless you and keep you in the service of Islam and Muslims. Aameen.

Jazak’Allah and WasSalaam

 

 

The Death of Aga Khan IV

 

The above letter from the revert Muslim was written some years ago. The Aga Khan mentioned in the letter was Prince Karim Aga Khan, known as Aga Khan IV.  He died in Lisbon, Portugal, on 4 February 2025, at the age of 88. In his will, he designated his son Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini to succeed him as Aga Khan V, the 50th imam of the Ismailis. It seems he will follow his father’s footsteps, as far as his religious beliefs are concerned.

 

 

Some Facts You Never Knew About the Ismailis

 

1. No Adhan, no Wuḍhu before the Ismaili prayer

 

2. No entry for Muslims in Ismaili Jamatkhana during prayers

 

3. Ismailis do not face the Qibla during their prayer

 

4. The Ismaili prayers are Qiyam-less and Ruku-less

 

5. Ismailis glorify Ali and his sword during their prayer. (They refer to Hazrat Ali RadhiAllahu ‘Anhu)

 

6. Ismalis wish each other “May you have the glimpse of Aga Khan” (Shah jo Deedar) as a part of their prayer

 

7. Male or Female of any age, can lead Ismaili prayers in Jamatkhana

 

8. Aga Khan never visits Jamatkhana during the Ismaili prayer timings and has never led the Ismaili prayer

 

9. Ismaili Holy Du’ah was originally introduced in Africa with sujood (prostration) to Aga Khan and not to Allah.

 

10. The Ismaili Holy Du’ah was declared ‘nonessential’ by the Ismailia Council Pakistan in Sindh High Court

 

11. Ismail womens’ dressing style is totally un-Islamic. There is no concept of purdah and hijab in Ismailism.

 

12. When Ismails meet each other, Instead of saying ‘Assalamu’alaikum’ they say ‘Ya Ali!’ (O Ali) or “Ya Ali Madad!’ (Oh Ali help)

 

13. Ismailis do not pay Zakat (2.5% of wealth to the poor) but instead pay a monthly tithe (tax) of 12.5% directly to the Aga Khan, called

‘Dasond’.