Nizari Isma'ilism

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/nizari-isma-ilism

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Nizari Isma'ilism. Small Whale. https://smallwhale.org/articles/nizari-isma-ilism. Accessed 2026-09-23. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. From the article, write the religious denomination:Largest segment of Ismailis, a major branch of Shia Islam
2. From the article, write the current spiritual leader:Aga Khan V, serving as the Imam
3. What is Nizari Isma'ilism?Nizari Isma'ilism is a group within the Isma'ili community, which is the second largest branch of Shia Islam. It focuses on kindness, fairness, and understanding everyone, no matter what.
4. Who is the current Imam of the Nizari Isma'ilis?The current Imam is Aga Khan V. He is the spiritual leader who guides and unites the global Nizari community.

Shia Islam: A branch of Islam that recognizes Ali ibn Abi Talib and his descendants as the rightful successors to Prophet Muhammad.
Ismailis: Followers of Isma'il ibn Ja'far, who believe in a continuous lineage of Imams descended from Ali and Fatima.
Pluralism: The philosophical and social acceptance of diverse beliefs, cultures, and identities within a society.
Social Justice: The principle of fair distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.