By Dr Aliaa Remtilla
Translated by Luísa Venturini

Vivências do Jamatkhana

Histórias do Jamat da África Oriental

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Language: Portuguese

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This is the Portuguese translation of Aliaa Remtilla, Experiences of the Jamatkhana: Stories of the East African Jamat

Delving into the captivating story of Ismaili communities in the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, Aliaa Remtilla offers a compelling social narrative as seen through the lens of her own family. Across these lands, Jamatkhanas evolved as sacred spaces of piety, practice and social gathering, reflecting the aspirations and communal spirit of the Ismaili Jamat. As the Ismaili diaspora spread, Jamatkhanas remained essential focal points in new lands, providing strength, succour and solace in changing times.

The author charts her rediscovery of the origins of the East African Jamats, the emergence of community infrastructures and the building of Jamatkhanas during the Imamats of Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah, Aga Khan III, and Mawlana Shah Karim al-Husayni, Aga Khan IV. Recounting journeys of migration, including under the very challenging circumstances of the Ugandan expulsion and Tanzanian exodus, she invites readers to explore the evolving role of Jamati institutions that continue to support the Ismaili community.

This illustrated rendering of East African Ismaili history from the 19th century to the present day spotlights the rich heritage of Jamatkhanas as pillars of the Ismaili community. It will appeal to Ismailis worldwide, weaving together stories of faith, resilience and unity.

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Descrição em português

Ao mergulhar na cativante história das comunidades ismailis nos países da África Oriental (Quénia, Uganda e Tanzânia), Aliaa Remtilla apresenta uma narrativa social envolvente, vista através da perspetiva da sua própria família. Nestes países, os Jamatkhanas evoluíram como espaços sagrados de piedade, prática religiosa e convívio social, refletindo as aspirações e o espírito comunitário do Jamat ismaili. À medida que a diáspora ismaili se foi espalhando, os Jamatkhanas continuaram a ser os pontos de referência essenciais nas novas terras, proporcionando força, apoio e consolo em tempos de mudança.

A autora descreve a sua redescoberta das origens dos Jamats da África Oriental, bem como o surgimento das infraestruturas comunitárias e a construção dos Jamatkhanas durante os Imamats de Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah, Aga Khan III, e de Mawlana Shah Karim al-Husayni, Aga Khan IV. Ao relatar as viagens de migração, incluindo as que ocorreram nas circunstâncias extremamente difíceis da expulsão do Uganda e do êxodo da Tanzânia, a autora convida os leitores a explorarem a evolução do papel das instituições do Jamat que continuam a apoiar a comunidade ismaili.

Esta representação ilustrada da história ismaili na África Oriental, desde o século XIX até aos nossos dias, destaca o rico legado dos Jamatkhanas enquanto pilares da comunidade ismaili. Entrelaçando histórias de fé, de resiliência e de unidade, irá certamente cativar os Ismailis de todo o mundo.

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About Author

Aliaa Remtilla is an anthropologist and filmmaker who received her BA in Visual and Environmental Studies from Harvard University and her MA and PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of Manchester. She has spent over a decade serving the Ismaili community, including time with ITREB USA and the Aga Khan Council for Australia and New Zealand. Dr Remtilla has also conducted research examining the confluence of religion, economics and politics in over 20 countries, including Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Portugal, Tajikistan, Tanzania and Uganda. She is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of StoryTiling, a platform that uses anthropological science to strengthen human connections.

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Imprint The Institute of Ismaili Studies

Format ePUB | Published 01 Jan 2023 | Pages 137 | ISBN 9781913244248