By Vidushi Shrimali – Monday, February 8, 2010, For the small group of students trying to create the Ismaili Muslim Students Association, the third time’s the charm.
Since 2004, various students have unsuccessfully tried to start the association twice on campus.
Ismaili Muslims belong to the Shia doctrine of Islam. They practice Islam under the guide of a spiritual leader whom they call Imam, who they believe is the direct descendent of the Prophet Muhammad. Ismailis are led by His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, called Mawlana Hazar Imam, a spiritual leader who preaches the Ismaili way of life.
In his teachings, the Aga Khan promotes sports and good health. This emphasis led to a collaboration between the Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board and UT students to form the group in November. On Wednesday, the association had its first meeting, drawing a crowd of about 80 students.
“There wasn’t proper communication [between Ismailis on campus],” said Rahim Lakhani, club president and finance junior. “There are 200 to 300 Ismailis on campus. People who attended the meeting said 65 to 75 percent of the faces were new to them. Our Ismaili brothers and sisters are there, we just don’t know them.”
More: http://www.dailytexanonline.com/university/ismaili-muslim-students-establish-group-work-for-interfaith-dialogue
Earlier related: http://www.utexas.edu/know/events/lifestyle/20100203/e9949
Ismailimail 
good luck.
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Its nice to learn such a group is being constituted, which can work for services to community students in the texas and even beyond. voluntary services are very much valued in this community, that is rewarded with unending benefits. Good luck and keep up.
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