The Eternal Noor of Imamat

Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem.

Ya Ali Madad, dear listeners! Welcome to today’s special episode, where we explore the eternal Noor of Imamat, its divine continuity, and its significance in our lives.

The world we live in is faani—temporary. But if there’s something that is lafaani—eternal—it is the Noor of Allah. This Noor manifests through the institution of Imamat, continuing under the divine principle of Noorun Ala Noor—Light upon Light.

Today, we reflect on this divine light that has guided humanity for centuries and continues to illuminate our path through the Haazir Imam of our time.

It is natural to feel sorrow when we part from a face we have seen since birth. But, dear listeners, the Imam of the time instructs us not to grieve over this.

But Why?

Because when an Imam takes his final breath, the Noor of Allah instantly transfers to the next divinely appointed Imam. During his lifetime, the Imam designates his successor through Nass—a divine selection—ensuring that the Noor remains unbroken.

However, this Noor stays hidden until the appointed moment—the moment when an Imam’s physical journey ends, but the spiritual leadership continues.

This is what happened when our beloved Mawlana Shah Karim Al-Hussaini (Allaihi Sallam) took his final breath.

At that very instant, the Noor transitioned to our Haazir Imam, Shah Rahim Shah Al-Hussaini (Salwatulla Allaihi).

So, when the Noor is Haazir (present) and Naazir (watching over us), what is there to grieve? The Noor is always with us.

Dear listeners, when we seek guidance from the Quran, we find the beautiful Ayat of Noor:

📖 “Light upon Light! Allah guides to His Light whom He wills.” (Surah An-Nur 24:35)

This divine Noor has continued since the beginning of time and manifests through the institution of Imamat. The Imam of the time is the bearer of this Noor—guiding, protecting, and elevating the Murids toward divine truth.

Just as Prophet Muhammad (Salwatulla Allaihi) was a light from Allah, his progeny has carried this Noor from generation to generation.

One lamp lights another, and the Noor of Imamat is transferred from one Imam to the next.

This process is called Nass, and it is not a human decision—it is Allah’s choice.

In the Holy Quran, Allah says:

📖 “Indeed, Allah chose Adam, and Nuh, and the family of Ibrahim, and the family of 'Imran over the worlds.”(Surah Aal-e-Imran 3:33)

📖 “They were descendants of one another. And Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.” (Surah Aal-e-Imran 3:34)

This divine selection continued, and Allah’s Noor manifested in the family of Ibrahim (Allaihi Sallam), Imran (Allaihi Sallam), and Muhammad (Salwatulla Allaihi).

The Ahl al-Bayt—the Holy Progeny of the Prophet—are the spiritual heirs of this divine Noor. Through them, the Noor of Allah remains preserved and continues in the form of Imamat.

What is our role, as Murids?

Is it enough to simply acknowledge the Imam? No!

A true Murid must not only accept the Imam but also attain Maarifat—deep spiritual understanding and recognition of the Imam.

The Imam of the time is like a divine rope that connects us to Allah’s Noor.

Allah commands in the Quran:

📖 "Hold firmly to the Rope of Allah all together and do not become divided." (Surah Aal-e-Imran 3:103)

The Rope of Allah—Hablullah—is Imamat. It ensures that believers remain on the straight path, never straying into darkness and misguidance.

From Imam Ali (Allaihi Sallam) to Mawlana Shah Karim Al-Hussaini (Allaihi Sallam) and now to Haazir Imam Shah Rahim Shah Al-Hussaini (Salwatulla Allaihi), this divine Noor remains unbroken.

Noor is eternal—it never diminishes but continues its journey through the divinely appointed Imams.

Our beloved Mawlana Shah Karim Al-Hussaini (Allaihi Sallam) carried this Noor for 67 years, guiding the Ismaili Jamaat with wisdom, love, and tireless service.

With Divine Will, this Noor has now transferred to our Haazir Imam, Shah Rahim Shah Al-Hussaini (Salwatulla Allaihi), ensuring that the guidance of Allah remains unbroken.

The Imamat continues to shine—leading the believers toward truth, knowledge, and enlightenment.

Dear listeners, Imamat is the manifestation of Allah’s Noor on Earth.

It is an unbroken chain, a lifeline that connects us to divine wisdom.

From Imam Ali (Allaihi Sallam) to Imam Mustansir Billah (Allaihi Sallam), from Shah Karim Al-Hussaini (Allaihi Sallam) to Haazir Imam Shah Rahim Shah Al-Hussaini (Salwatulla Allaihi), the Noor remains.

Those who hold firmly to this Noor will never be led astray. This is the path of divine truth.

📿 May Allah grant us the strength to remain steadfast in His Noor and to always recognize the Imam of our time as the guiding light of our souls. Ameen!

Thank you for joining us today on this special episode. If you found this discussion insightful, do share it with your loved ones.

Stay connected to the Noor, stay guided, and remember—Noor is always with you.

Ya Ali Madad