On the occasion of Navroz 2020, His Highness the Aga Khan has sent a Talika Mubarak for his global jamat which was shared by Malik Talib (Chairman of the Ismaili Leaders’ International Forum) via the.ismaili (official) website of Ismaili community.
My dear Malik,
On the occasion of Navroz, I send to my worldwide Jamat my best blessings for
peace and happiness in their lives.
I am also sending my special blessings for Mushkil Asan for my Jamats wherever they may be, and I pray for their health and their well-being.
Yours affectionately,
Aga Khan
In his message to global jamat, Malik Talib warmly conveyed mubaraki on the occasion of Navroz, and expressed humble gratitude to His Highness the Aga Khan for the gracious Talika.
Malik also addressed the global jamat by saying the following:
The festival of Navroz is a time for hope, optimism, renewal, and faith – even in times of uncertainty and difficulty.
I would like to assure the Jamat that all Jamati institutions and leaders around the world are doing everything possible to ensure the Jamat’s safety and security.
For so many of us, the temporary suspension placed on Jamatkhana gatherings is perhaps the most difficult among the wide array of disruptions to our everyday lives. The decision to temporarily suspend our Jamatkhana gatherings was not taken lightly, and was implemented in accordance with Hazar Imam’s guidance to comply with government and public health guidelines around the world.
While we appreciate that this indeed is a very difficult disruption, and that we are no longer able to gather physically at the present time, we remain unified in our faith, in devotion and compassion.
These bonds of community have sustained throughout the vagaries of time and history, and will continue in the difficult weeks and months ahead. As we prepare ourselves, we will work together as a united Jamat.
It is of great importance that we follow the directions given by the Jamati institutions who are working with the AKDN to ensure compliance with government measures to mitigate the effects of COVID-19.
Ours is an esoteric faith. Our Imam has time and time again reminded us of the importance of spiritual contemplation, reflection, personal search and prayer. In these moments we will find peace and solace to overcome our current challenges. We would be well advised to recall Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Farmans regarding engaging in personal prayer, when we are unable to attend Jamatkhana. It is my conviction that adhering to this guidance will bring us comfort in these challenging times.
Read Malik Talib’s entire message at the source: https://the.ismaili/global/news/imamat-news/mawlana-hazar-imam-sends-message-the-jamat
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