12/10/2026
My Dear Jamat,
You are building foundations now that will serve you for your lifetime. Get in the habit of doing things that will strengthen and train your mind and body. Sometimes this means taking on difficult tasks that will stretch you intellectually or physically. Do not avoid these challenges - embrace them as they will help you to develop resilience and the commitment to succeed. In other words, do hard things. Avoid doing things which will harm you, or others, or the reputation of the Jamat.
Scrolling on your phones does not make you physically or mentally stronger. Step away from your phones and make human contact. Meet each other, play sports together, have fun together. Physical activity will keep you fit and strong. And it will empower you, and help you to be optimistic about life. Nourish your mind with books and nourish your body with wholesome food. Form the habit of eating properly and avoid food that is convenient but could lead to ill health in the long term. Establish good habits today, and they will sustain and support you as you get older.
You may wonder why I go on and on about sports and nutrition, and the reason is that our community is known for helping others, and in order to help others we have to be strong and fit and able to help them. So we have to be taking care of ourselves if we want to take care of other people. It is not selfish to take care of oneself and to take the time to go to the gym, go for a run, read a book. This is actually an act of generosity because it will allow you to help others better. In order to serve well, we need to be strong. If you are strong and capable you can do more for others. So, consider your good mental and good physical health, and give them your time and attention. Get in the habit of doing things which will improve your life. This will be good for you, for your families, for the Jamat, and for wider society.
( Shah Rahim AL Hussaini AGA KHAN
Youth Mulaqat , Houston, Texas United States of America
9 November 2025)
On the blessed birthday of our beloved Hazar Imam, Prince Rahim Aga Khan, Human Library Thoi renews its commitment to nourishing young minds through books, promoting lifelong learning, and empowering youth to become resilient, knowledgeable, and active contributors to their communities.
Happy Birthday to our beloved Hazar Imam❤️🙌