Sayed Kayan
Sayed Nadir Shah Al-Hussaini Kayani سید نادرشاه الحسینی کیانی | |
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 Sayed Kayan | |
| Afghanistan Ismaili leader and religious scholar | |
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| Born | Sayed Nadir Shah Al-Hussaini Kayani August 2, 1897 |
| Nationality | Afghan |
| Political party | Ismaili |
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| Residence(s) | Kayan, Baghlan, Afghanistan |
| religion | Ismaili Shia |
| Ethnicity | Sadat[1] |
Sayed Kayan or Sayed of Kayan is a position of leadership amongst the Ismaili community in Afghanistan. The Ismaili community in Afghanistan is led by a family of Sayeds (descendants of the Islamic prophet Mohammed) hailing from the village of Kayan. They are part of the Nizari Ismailis loyal to Prince Karim Aga Khan.
Sayed Kayan Association
The followers of Sayed Nadir Shah Al-Hussaini Kayani who was known for the title of Sayd Kayan, have established a cultural and social association under his name in Toronto of Canada. The organization aims to foster and promote education and social inclusivity among the Afghanistan Ismailis in Canada and around the world. [2] According to the information published on the official website of Sayed Kayan Association, the organization's press section focuses to publish contents about Ismaili studies which includes information about Ismaili history, well-known Ismaili figures through the history and the Ismaili books. [3]
Family History and Leadership
For over two centuries, the Sayed Kayan family has played a prominent role in Afghanistan, serving as representatives of the Ismailia Imam and participating actively in the country's political landscape. This period, spanning approximately 250 years, has seen the family deeply involved in both religious leadership for the Ismailis and in various political capacities within Afghanistan.
Throughout Afghanistan's turbulent history, members of the Sayed Kayan family have been instrumental in peace and reconciliation efforts at different times. Sayed Nadir Shah Al-Hussaini Kayan, also known as Sayed Kayan, was notably involved in traditional peacebuilding initiatives aimed at resolving nationwide conflicts during his era. His efforts were followed by those of his son, Sayed Mansoor Naderi, who played a significant role during the civil war of the 1990s. During the Mujahideen conflicts, Kayan, a location in northern Afghanistan, became a focal point for meetings and political negotiations.
In more recent times, Sayed Kayan's grandson, Sadat Mansoor Naderi, has continued this legacy by being appointed as State Minister for Peace. In this role, he has been responsible for managing the reconciliation process between the Afghan government and the Taliban in Doha. [4]
Among the notable figures to hold the title of Sayed Kayan:
- Sayed Nader Shah: Sayed Nader Shah Kayani was a well-known tribal elder, scholar and philosopher in Afghanistan. According to some reports, he has written over 50 religious books, some of them has officially been published and distributed including Payam-e-Shamal and Andarz Haye Payambar.
After his death, the title was passed on to his eldest son, Sayed Shah Naser Naderi.
- Sayed Shah Naser Naderi: He was first appointed to lead the Afghanistan Ismailis after the death of his father Sayed Kayan. After few months or years, he left Afghanistan and appointed his younger brother Sayed Mansoor Naderi to lead the Ismailis in Afghanistan.
- Sayed Mansoor Naderi: He played a significant role in leading Afghan Ismaili after his father Sayed Nader Shah Kayani, known as Sayed Kayan. He had over 12,000 armed forces in 1990s that was controlling several Northeastern provinces including Baghlan, Samangan, Kunduz and Parts of Balkh province of Afghanistan.[5]
- Sadat Mansoor Naderi: He is the son of Sayed Mansoor Naderi who has been educated in the west. He has lived and studied in the United Kingdom. In 2015, he was appointed as the Minister of Urban Development and Housing of Afghanistan by Ashraf Ghani and in 2020 he was selected as the State Minister of Peace by both leaders in Afghanistan, Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani.
- Farkhunda Zahra Naderi: She is the daughter of Sayed Mansoor Naderi who played a key role during the democracy era in Afghanistan. She was elected as member of parliament from Kabul in 2010 and then served as a senior advisor to Ashraf Ghani in 2015. She received the N-Peace award in 2012 which was organized by the United Nations.
- Sayed Jafar Naderi: He is the eldest son of Sayed Mansoor Naderi who is also known as the Warlord of Kayan. He was the leading Ismaili commander in 1990s.
- Sayed Humayoon Naderi Sayed Naser's eldest son.
- Sayed Haroon Naderi the eldest grandson of Sayed Naser.
The Ismailis mostly live in different provinces of Afghanistan including Kabul, Parwan, Maidan Wardak, Bamyan, Baghlan, and Samangan, Balkh, Kunduz, Takhar, and Badakhshan.[6]
Books and Publications
Sayed Kayan whose full name is Sayed Nadir Shah Al-Hussaini Kayani has said to have 56 published and unpublished books, mainly in the arease of Islamic studies and Islamic philosophy. Among his books, Tarikh-e-Gharib is a history book that mainly covers the last 100 years of Afghanistan history and primariliy focuses on Afghan kings Habibullah Khan and his son King Amanullah Khan. [7]
References
- ^ https://sayedkayan.org
- ^ "Afghan Cultural & Social Association Launches in Canada to Foster Inclusivity and Education". Khaama Press. 7 November 2023.
- ^ "Ismaili Studies". Sayed Kayan Association. 25 November 2023.
- ^ "Ismaili leader; from dircting a ministry to negotiating peace process in Doha". 8am Afghan Magazine. 19 January 2021.
- ^ "About Sayed Mansoor Naderi". Sayed Kayan. 8 January 2023.
- ^ "Afghanistan celebrates 75th birthday of H.H Karim Aga Khan". The Khaama Press News Agency. 13 December 2011.
- ^ "Tarikh-e-Gharib and Modernization in Afghanistan". Rahak. 17 September 2015.
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