Sayed Kayan

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.

Leadership

The family of Sayed Kayan has served as the representative of the Ismailia Iamam for the last two centuries.

Among the notable figures to hold the title of Sayed Kayan:

  • Sayed Nader Shah

After his death, the title was passed on to his eldest son, Sayed Shah Naser Naderi.

  • Sayed Shah Naser Naderi
  • Sayed Humayoon Naderi Sayed Kayan’s eldest son.
  • Sayed Haroon Naderi the eldest grandson of Sayed Kayan.

The Ismailis mostly live in different provinces of Afghanistan including Kabul, Parwan, Maidan Wardak, Bamyan, Baghlan, and Samangan, Balkh, Kunduz, Takhar, and Badakhshan.[1]

References
  1. "Afghanistan celebrates 75th birthday of H.H Karim Aga Khan". The Khaama Press News Agency. 13 December 2011.


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