The primary function of the Shajra-e-Ismaily is to delineate the chain of succession from the Prophet Muhammad to the current Imam. While Sunni Islam largely focuses on the temporal succession of caliphs, and Twelver Shia Islam halts the line of Imams with the occultation of the twelfth Imam, the Ismaili Shajra depicts an unbroken, living chain.

Note: The numbering system may vary slightly depending on whether you start counting from Ali (AS) or Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) via Fatima.

Many free PDFs circulating on generic document sites are poorly scanned, missing entire dynasties (like the often-forgotten Anjumanabad Imams in India), or contain calligraphic errors.

A (or Shajra e Ismailiya) is a spiritual and genealogical tree that traces the lineage of the Ismaili Imams and Sufi masters back to the Prophet Muhammad through his son-in-law, Ali ibn Abi Talib. For members of the Ismaili community and various Sufi orders, this document serves as a sacred "map" of spiritual authority, continuity, and divine connection. The Core Concept of Shajra in Ismailism

Always verify the source. A reliable Shajra e Ismaily should mention the Dawat (mission) office or be published by the Ismaili Tariqah and Religious Education Board (ITREB).