Jamatkhana Architecture

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New Jamatkhana strikes a dignified presence in the capital of Pakistan’s Punjab province
The Ismaili Jamatkhana Lahore symbolises centuries of the community’s presence in the region. Photo: Courtesy of the Ismaili Council for Pakistan

http://www.theismaili.org/cms/1184/New- ... b-province

» Also see the complete photo gallery of the Ismaili Jamatkhana Lahore.

Nestled in a low rise residential neighbourhood along Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan Road, the new Ismaili Jamatkhana Lahore is the first facility to be purpose-built for the Jamat in that city. Rooted in tradition and heritage, the Jamatkhana symbolises centuries of the community’s presence in the region, and its continuity in a land steeped in the many interpretations and practices of Islam.
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Ismaili community celebrate opening of new Ilford centre

Edwina Ellington, Reporter Wednesday, April 13, 2011
5:50 PM

East London’s first Ismaili prayer centre opened its doors in Ilford today in a lavish civic ceremony.

The Jamatkhana will be the community centre for the Ismaili Shia community, of which there are thought to be 150 members in east London.

Ahead of greeting the wider community into the centre, UK Ismaili Council President Amin Mawji said: “It is not a great surprise that we are making this launch with the community here.
“What is a great surprise, however, is how little is known about the Ismaili community.”

There are around 14,000 members of the community in the UK.

Volunteering and education is fundamental to the branch of Shiism, and the Ismaili Volunteer Corps have been giving back to the community through giving their time to the Olympic Games ceremony.

Council Leader Cllr Keith Prince said: “I can’t believe I am finally standing here.
“More than three years ago I was discussing the need for a Jamatkhana in this part of London.

“After some mishaps with the planning, this project is finally off the ground.

“Redbridge is special because it is a microcosm of London, in terms of religion, and we are able to embrace this even more through the Ismaili community.”


http://www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk/news/ne ... e_1_864814
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5 Palace Gate

By Navyn Naran

http://simerg.com/the-jamatkhana/5-palace-gate/

t was home away from home
the only place you could plant your feet
and know you belonged;
5 Palace Gate, 1970s

before ’57 it was at Kensington Court
Mawlana Sultan Mohamed Shah’s memoirs
a photo with young Ismaili children
and parents who envisioned
a better life for them

now, for us,
usurped from our ‘homes’ and familiarity,
a strong building, white columns outside.
a plaque on one, i think it read;
“HH Aga Khan Shia Imami Ismaili Center”
step inside.

Ah, this is the entrance -
here in a new country,
this is the entrance
this is our space…
a wide hallway,
doors to the right to enter the main jamatkhana hall,
broad stone stairs rising infront,
to the left a hallway, rooms,
in back a place for nandi
and to go downstairs.

you could imagine…
a young Mawlana Hazar Imam
going up those stairs
to the third or fourth floor
quickly, as was his gait
smiling,
greeting everyone by name in that council office.
I imagined it.
Because it was ‘Mawlabapa’s house’,
and our jamatkhana.


And imagine the scene.
Mawlana Hazar Imam phones,
a volunteer at reception picks up;
her surprise was a story
the council president of the time
may stilll share,
as Mawla shared
at the president’s house when He came for dinner
- delighted to have surprised His murid
to communicate His visit in 1979

It was Mawlana Hazar Imam’s home
as all jamatkhanas are,
and it was somewhere good

as a girl of eleven, you knew you were safe there.
it was a place of belonging,
in the new land, we gathered here.
6:35 du’a time as i remember,
in the main hall.
happy to have caught the buses
the 49, 159,137…
and reached on time.
jamatkhana was full:
overflow across the hall
and downstairs.

many a weekend eve
teenagers blushing
eyeing a heart throb
perhaps able to connect.
adults buzzing around
to us, not a concern
but to respect
and from whom to learn

It was the strict volunteers
like Baby Bai, and others
keeping our behaviour a model,
the respect for the time and place
for which we had gathered

Thursday mornings, safai committee
brushing the carpets, spic and span
for if Mawla came through,
not a speck you’d want Him to see.

I don’t remember when Fridays at
Westminster began…
But it was not home.
5 Palace Gate was home.

The above block, 3 - 15 Palace Gate, pictured in 1975 includes the Ismaili Jamatkhana at the near end. Photo: London Metropolitan Archives. © City of London.

Saturday morning: religion classes upstairs,
on the second floor in a room by the window.
Mrs M – strict, her big glasses,
skirted and bloused, trying her hardest
to keep us quiet and attend.
Jokesters teased, ducking heads to desk;
her back to us, she wrote
on the blackboard.
“Class!” i can hear the giggles -
but not name the boys:
they are in leadership now!
If you paid attention,
it was where basic religious education
cemented in this noggin.
Du’a meanings, ginans, majlises, firmans,
history of Prophet Muhammad, Bibi Khadija,
the Hijra. Hazrat Ali, the Imam’s family…
we’d come down laughing
for everyone teased how strict she was
and who were her favorites.

IYO practices, ping pong after jk,
meetings in the council chambers,
majlises and mayats…
5 Palace Gate was central.
they said you could stay in rooms upstairs,
if you came from out of town.
in the heart and life of individuals
growing up,
these spaces, integral -
now memories -
an inner foundation
of belonging.
Roots.



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Date reading posted on Simerg: April 20, 2011
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Gallery: Jamatkhana development in Afghanistan

http://www.theismaili.org/cms/1199/Gall ... fghanistan

New Jamat Khanas opening across Afghanistan seen as
catalysts for progress


http://www.theismaili.org/cms/1135/New- ... r-progress

In Afghanistan, the past year will be remembered for the large number of jamatkhanas that were inaugurated across the country. In Kabul alone, four newly built facilities were opened, while ground was broken for additional jamatkhanas in Badakhshan province and elsewhere.

Qargha Jamatkhana in Kabul. Photo: Courtesy of the Ismaili Council for Afghanistan Situated in the western part of Kabul, Qargha is a scenic area known for its lake — a big draw for Kabul residents, who visit during the week and especially on weekends for a bit of fresh air and sightseeing. A new jamatkhana opened there in April of this year.

The Jamat in Qargha originates from various parts of Afghanistan and initially settled there in the 1980s during the period of Soviet occupation. At that time, Jamati settlements consisted mainly of mud houses with poor access to sanitation, electricity and other infrastructure. However, recent economic improvements have allowed the Jamat to improve their standard of living. The establishment of the new jamatkhana is seen as a symbol of hope for the Jamat.

The inauguration ceremony was led by the Vice-President of the Ismaili Council for Afghanistan, Karim Bakhsh Hashuri, and brought together a number of local government officials, elders and Jamati leaders. It was followed by Jamati celebration later that afternoon.

Volunteers line up outside Qargha Jamatkhana in Kabul for its official opening. Photo: Courtesy of the Ismaili Council for Afghanistan

The Qargha Jamatkhana was constructed in 12 months, and benefited from significant involvement of members of the Jamat in all aspects. The complex includes facilities for Bait-ul Ilm religious classes and ITREB institutional offices. Computer and English language programmes are also planned.

Elsewhere in Kabul, jamatkhanas were opened in Wazirabad, Chamandi and Khair Khana. The opening of the Chamandi Jamatkhana was particularly important since the Jamat in the area had previously gone to the neighbouring Charqala Jamatkhana, which was very hard for them to reach.

Decades of political upheaval had hindered the country’s social and economic development. Jamatkhana planning and development efforts in Afghanistan got underway in 2002. Since then, 20 new jamatkhanas have opened and at least nine more are at various stages of construction.

Chamandi Jamatkhana in Kabul. Photo: Courtesy of the Ismaili Council for Afghanistan

Afghan Ismailis are grateful for the new facilities, which are often easier to access, particularly during the colder months.

“I am very happy that the Chamandi Jamat has its own jamatkhana now,” says Matiuallah Sultani, who attends the new facility regularly. “I used to go to Charqala Jamatkhana sometimes, which had been quite difficult during the winter.” He adds that younger members of the Jamat now have access to Bait-ul Ilm classes, where they can study the Ta’lim curriculum.

There is widespread recognition that jamatkhanas can be catalysts in the Jamat’s progress. The facilities enable the intellectual and social development, and generate new momentum, especially among the youth.

The ribbon cutting at the opening of Chamandi Jamatkhana is performed by Aitmadi Karimdad Mehri, President Rai Shair Baz Hakemy, Vice-President Karim Bakhsh Hashuri, and ITREB Executive Officer Niamatullah Mohammadi. Photo: Courtesy of the Ismaili Council for Afghanistan
The ribbon cutting at the opening of Chamandi Jamatkhana is performed by Aitmadi Karimdad Mehri, President Rai Shair Baz Hakemy, Vice-President Karim Bakhsh Hashuri, and ITREB Executive Officer Niamatullah Mohammadi. Photo: Courtesy of the Ismaili Council for Afghanistan

The captain of the Ismaili Volunteer Corps at Qargha notes that the “Qargha Jamati youth have enthusiastically built up the volunteer corps.” In keeping with Mawlana Hazar Imam’s guidance, “they wished to serve the Jamat.” The availability of a new jamatkhana makes that possible.

He adds that “before the new jamatkhana was built, the Qargha Jamat had been too far from the central jamatkhana. Most had not been able to attend more than once a month.”

Rahim Sherzad of Wazirabad Jamatkhana echoes this sentiment. “Building a jamatkhana not only permits Ismailis to come together for congregational prayer, but it also provides children with the opportunity to learn the Qur’an, Du’a and qaseedas.”

“Jamatkhana,” he notes, “is a place of solidarity for the Jamat.”
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The Darkhana, Canada: A Building of Graceful Architecture and Spiritual Nobility

by Pervis Rawji

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Memories of Nairobi’s Majestic ‘Town Jamatkhana’, formerly the ‘Darkhana’ of Kenya

By Zahir Dharsee

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Upanga JK pictures

Nice. Some prayer hall pictures.

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Meeting place for Muslim worshippers could be on trading estate

A MEETING place for Muslim worshippers could be opened on a city trading estate.

The Ismaili Council for the United Kingdom, has applied to Gloucester City Council for permission to change a unit on the Moreland Trading Estate.


They hope to use the space for worship and meetings, but insist they are not establishing a mosque.

A spokesman said: "This will not be a mosque, but a space for the private congregational ceremonies of the Ismaili Muslim community.

"The premises will be mainly used in the evenings from Thursday to Sunday. The ceremonies typically begin at 7pm.

"The congregation begins to arrive at 6.30pm with the majority of arrivals between 6.50pm and 7pm. The ceremonies complete at about 8pm and the congregation leaves on a staggered scale with the last people usually leaving at approximately 8.30pm."

The spokesman said there would be occasions when the hall would be used outside those hours, but claimed those occasions would be rare.

The application has been supported by Bizspace Ltd, which runs the trading estate, formerly the Moreland matchstick factory.

In a supporting statement, Jackie Houslop, business centre manager, said the unit had been empty for some time.

She said: "Unit 37A has not been occupied since our previous tenant Bridge Training Limited vacated on January 31, 2009.

"Since then we have extensively marketed this unit with agencies, but most enquiries have been for small one or two person offices or smaller units.

"Within unit 37A there are kitchen and toilet facilities, these are connected to the main sewerage system. It is also situated on the first floor and not exposed to any risks of flooding.

"We have more than 110 parking spaces on site for customers and visitors. These are mainly used during normal hours."

Lyn Ackroyd, chairman of Linden Residents' Association, said: "I can't see it being a problem."

http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/ ... story.html
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Ismaili Jamatkhana House of Worship Glenview

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New jamatkhanas in Northern Pakistan serve as catalysts for improving quality of life

Gilgit-Baltistan (formerly known as the Northern Areas of Pakistan) is home to communities belonging to different cultures, ethnicities and language groups, who have historically lived together in peace and tranquillity. Ismaili Muslims are among those with a strong presence in the region, including in neighbouring Chitral in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and many jamatkhanas are located throughout the area.

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http://www.theismaili.org/cms/1311/
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Ormara Jamatkhana, Makran Coastal Area, Balochistan

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1953-1957: Ismailia Social and Residential Club and Jamatkhana at 51 Kensington Court, London W8
THE ORIGINS OF ISMAILI IDENTITY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM: A PERSPECTIVE


By Ameer Janmohamed
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Objections to Hook Muslim community centre
11:19am Monday 12th March 2012

By David Lindsell

Hundreds of residents have objected to plans to turn a two storey office by the A3 in the Chessington Industrial Estate into a Muslim commmunity centre.

Office space in Argent House, Hook Rise South, Hook, would be converted into a Jamatkhana community centre for the Ismaili Muslim community.

The building would be used for regular social and learning activities for seniors, families and young people, according to the application.

But the planning application has drawn 136 objections from residents and a petition against with 323 names, with 41 supporters.

Chessington District Residents' Association and Crofts Residents' Association also objected due to concerns about extra traffic, parking and disturbance to neighbours.

There are about 600 Ismaili Muslims, a branch of Shia Islam, in Kingston and Surbiton, according to the application.

Councillors on the south of the borough neighbourhood committee will be asked to give their comments at a meeting on Wednesday, March 14, in Chessington Community College.

A final decision on the application is expected to be taken at a later Kingston Council development control meeting.

http://www.surreycomet.co.uk/news/9584179.print/
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As received...

This is just to let you know that our present North West Jamat Khana( Formerly Harrow Jamatkhane)
(London UK) has got approval to be re-built with work starting soon - taking approximately year or so to complete.

From 26th March 2012, regular "Evening Jamat Khana" will be temporary located at:-

SATTAVIS PATIDAR CENTRE
DHAMECHA HALL - 2ND FLOOR
FORTY AVENUE
WEMBLEY PARK
MIDDLESEX HA9 9PE

http://www.sattavis.co.uk/about/index.html (Patidar Centre Website)

Prayers will be at regular timings of 7.30pm on Mondays to Fridays and 6.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

We will be informed of arrangements where Baitul Kiyal (Morning pyayers) will be held later this month.

All main Sunday Majlises held in morning will be in afternoon (please check timings) and Mawlano Rojo in evenings - if it falls on weekends. Please listen to announcements if there are time variations if it falls on week days or even weekends.

Nearest Tube:- Wembley Park (Jubilee Line) turn left from station. End of the road turn left

short walk of about 10mins Bus Routes:- 245 Alperton - Golders Green and 223 Harrow - Wembley.

Car Parking:- Car Park behind Centre on venue grounds but when FULL - street parkings available after 6.30pm
However - when there are any Events at Wembley Stadium - Road Side Parking may not be allowed or timing varied - so make sure of this before you park. See website below

http://www.wembleyparking.net/extrapage ... holder=map (Parking)

http://www.brent.gov.uk/home.nsf/news/LBB-1648 (Proposed Parking Restrictions)
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Darkhana Jamatkhana Sketch

April 26, 2012 by sm

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March 1, 2012

Development Update – 3225 Conroy Road, Ottawa


Construction will commence shortly on a Place of Worship at the north east corner of Johnston Road and Conroy Road (next to the Petro Canada). The Aga Khan Ismaili community is constructing a 2566 square metre building along with 171 parking spaces, which conforms to current zoning. I hosted public meetings with the applicant on their site plan throughout 2010 and 2011 where the City received feedback from the community. The developer has now obtained site plan approval and is preparing the site for construction. The Ismaili community are looking forward to their new home in Gloucester-Southgate and have already taken leadership roles in community events.

http://dianedeans.com/community_news_events.php
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Bagamoyo’s Historic Ismaili Jamatkhana Through Pictures, Poetry and Prose
By Shariffa Keshavjee

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Opening Ceremony: Cophenhagen Jamatkhana (Denmark, Scandinavia)
Posted on June 22, 2012 by ismailimail

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New Dhaka Jamatkhana seen as a symbol of confidence in Bangladesh

http://www.theismaili.org/cms/1390/

http://www.theismaili.org/cms/1391/Gall ... ntre-Dhaka
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Kharadar Jamatkhana

http://ismailimail.wordpress.com/2009/0 ... amatkhana/

Artistic rendering of Kharadar Jamatkhana, Karachi

http://www.adibfattal.com/images/photos ... KISTAN.jpg
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North London Jamatkhana, East End Road, East Finchley
near to Finchley, Barnet, Great Britain

http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2989640
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The Khoja Mosque Nairobi Kenya

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3XuhKj ... e=youtu.be

Built in 1920, the "Jamatkhana" building was the tallest building of its kind in Nairobi when "Moi Avenue" was once called Station road. The Khoja mosque is a Nairobi's spot for the Ismaili community for both social and prayers.
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Opening of New Birmingham Jamatkhana

After more than five years since the site was identified, the new Birmingham Jamatkhana, located in Edgbaston, opened its doors for congregational prayers for the first time on 24th September.
The former office building was sympathetically converted and extensively enlarged. The Jamatkhana now spans over four floors, which will be capable of hosting a number of Jamati and Institutional Activities, such as a Youth Club and Seniors Club.

The Jamatkhana also comprises of five Baitul Ilm classrooms and a reading room. In addition to the Social hall, there is also a multi-purpose hall on the top floor that overlooks a roof terrace, coupled with a water fountain.

The inspirational design centres around the Rope of Imamat. It is hoped that the high quality nature of this building will be a reminder in the regions of what the Community stands for.

On Thursday, October 1, 2015 1:02 PM,> wrote:

Begin forwarded message:

From: The Ismaili Bulletin <bulletin@iiuk.org>
Date: October 1, 2015 at 12:41:44 PM EDT
To:
Subject: The Ismaili Bulletin | School Assessments, New Jamatkhana... and more
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New Jamatkhana opens in Chaboikushal, Ganish, Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

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Ismailis of Dizbad, Iran

Dizbad Watan e Mast – if you look at the Dizbad History in the CA&CC Website, you can learn somethings about the History of Nasir Khosraw School in Dizbad.

In the 1930s, on an instruction from the Imam, the Nizari villages of Khorasan got their first schools. The very first of them appeared in 1932 in Dizbad and was called after Nasir Khusraw, venerated by the Khorasan Ismailites.

Local communities paid for the schools—on an order from Aga Khan III. 80 percent of collected taxes went to school building and education.

More at the source: adelweb.ir

https://ismailimail.wordpress.com/2016/ ... zbad-iran/
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