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Independent, civil society media featuring Ismaili Muslim community, inter and intra faith endeavors, achievements and humanitarian works.
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New Book by Ismaili Author – Anil Giga

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  • Posted on January 26, 2007September 26, 2010

The Invisible Way Mankind has explored every square inch of earth, every piece of land,…

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  • Architecture

Aga Khan Award for Architecture winner – Hajj Terminal – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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  • Posted on January 26, 2007January 26, 2007

From the Wired Science Blog … Now that I’m sensitized to Hajj stories, I learned…

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  • Architecture

Aga Khan Program in Islamic Architecture (AKPIA)

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  • Posted on January 26, 2007January 26, 2007

Title AKPIA at MIT: Spring 2007 Lectures and Events Date February 12, 2007 through March…

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  • Architecture

Islamic Architecture and the Veil of Orientalism

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  • Posted on January 26, 2007November 11, 2014

Title Islamic Architecture and the Veil of Orientalism Date January 31, 2007 Category Lecture Description…

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  • Aga Khan Foundation

The Aga Khan Foundation is in the process of setting up a University of Arts and Sciences in Karachi

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  • Posted on January 25, 2007

Aga Khan foundation By our correspondent KARACHI: The Aga Khan Foundation is in the process…

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  • AKF Walks

Nejeed Kassam of End Poverty Now – people to watch

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  • Posted on January 25, 2007

  The present imperative: End Poverty Now The Montreal Mirror’s recent Noisemakers 2007 issue designated…

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  • Art and Culture

Ismailis in the News: Afzal Huda – Award-winning Filmmaker and a Photojournalist

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  • Posted on January 25, 2007April 15, 2018

This film gives viewers a glimpse of the filmmaker’s personal growth brought about by his…

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  • Africa

Mamajees Kitchen by Lella Umedaly – Cuisine

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  • Posted on January 25, 2007September 29, 2008

Heartwarming story about the author of another recipe book and the multiple influences of her…

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  • Aga Khan Development Network

EC, AKDN sign declaration – Dawn Pakistan

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  • Posted on January 25, 2007March 20, 2014

EC, AKDN sign declaration By Our Reporter ISLAMABAD, Jan 24: European Commission President Jose Manuel…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Europe/NATO – Pictures Slideshow

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  • Posted on January 24, 2007March 20, 2014

This album contains official AKDN and public/press photographs of His Highness the Aga Khan’s recent…

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  • Aga Khan Development Network

AKDN Press Release: Pictures – European Commission and AKDN Sign Joint Declaration

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  • Posted on January 24, 2007March 20, 2014

Visit AKDN’s original source to download/view pictures. http://www.akdn.org/news/2007Jan23_photos.html European Commission and AKDN Sign Joint Declaration…

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  • Institute of Ismaili Studies

New Publication by IIS Scholar: A Prayer for Spiritual Elevation and Protection

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  • Posted on January 24, 2007

New Publication by IIS Scholar: A Prayer for Spiritual Elevation and Protection January 2007 A…

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  • Art and Culture

The Khoja community of Shia Muslims – Cuisine

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  • Posted on January 24, 2007December 27, 2009

Naan Chaap & Muthiya The Khoja community of Shia Muslims celebrates a cuisine that is…

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Cultural Centre – Zanzibar Stone Town

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  • Posted on January 23, 2007July 19, 2015

Cultural Centre – Zanzibar Stone Town These are pictures of the Zanzibar Stone Town Cultural…

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  • Africa

AKDN Press Release: European Commission and AKDN Sign Joint Declaration

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  • Posted on January 23, 2007March 20, 2014

Press Release For Immediate Release European Commission and AKDN Sign Joint Declaration Aga Khan discusses…

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Prince Amyn Aga Khan conferred the Aga Khan Music Awards distinguished Patron’s Award

Canada | Dr. Zainub Verjee Inducted to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts

Canada | Shiza Hirani, Global Youth Advocate Honored with Outstanding Youth Philanthropist Award and the Henry Baker Scholar Award

Pakistan | Aga Khan University Medical College’s Dean Dr Karim Damji honored with 2026 AGS Humanitarian Award for excellence in global eye care

Pakistan | Aga Khan University Researchers Named Among World’s Top Most-Cited Scientists

USA | Mawlana Hazar Imam Aga Khan V presided over the opening of the Ismaili Center Houston

Sports Diplomacy: The Power of Connection through the World Marathon Majors

Aaj Raaj Mubarak Hove – Ginan by Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Jamil Assani

Mawlana Hazar Imam Meets President of Egypt

Aga Khan Award for Architecture Award spotlights creative solutions to global challenges

Interfaith

Portugal | Prince Aly Muhammad attends opening of chapel damaged in wildfires rebuilt with support from the Ismaili Imamat and Aga Khan Trust for Culture

Aga Khan’s Tribute to Pope Francis: A Loss for Humanity

The Interfaith Effort of Canada’s Ismaili Community: A 12,000-Pound Ramadan Food Drive

Strengthening Ties: Ismaili Imamat and São Tomé Formalize Collaboration

Global: Why the World Celebrates His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV | Constellation of Honours: Over 300 Accolades from 55 Countries

A Legacy of Collaboration: His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV and James D. Wolfensohn’s Partnership for Religious Engagement in Development

The Rev. Dr. Robert Oliphant, Member of Parliament for Don Valley West, Pays Tribute to His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV: A Legacy of Compassion

The Drumlanrig Reconciliation Accords: A Historic Step Towards Jewish-Muslim Unity in the UK

Meditation and Contemplation 

The Light of the Divine

Islamic Art

The arts of the Fatimids, Mawlana Hazar Imam’s ancestors, continue to inspire

The paisley motif is a Persian symbol of life and eternity

Fables taught universal ideals of leadership

The Rose and the Nightingale: A story representing the central theme of mysticism and esoteric traditions

Professor Ruba Kana’an @DVSUtm considers how art and architecture tell stories about societies @AgaKhanMuseum

The Globe and Mail: The Aga Khan museum’s latest exhibit takes on a key misconception about Islamic art @thatkatetaylor @AgaKhanMuseum

Aga Khan Museum Exhibition: The Power of the Visual

Mi’raj is a soul’s journey towards spiritual knowledge

Sandy Kurt: An artist specializing in Islamic geometric patterns

The Persian chahar-bagh gardens reflected the unity and harmony of the cosmos

Art & Culture

Canada | The Next Initiative – A Paid Acting Mentorship for Adults

Canada | Concordia University to award Princess Zahra Aga Khan with an honorary doctorate at its spring 2025 convocation

Global | Honoring Princess Yasmin Aga Khan & Rita Hayworth: World renowned artists – Britain’s Yarrow & Turkey’s Baykam – Unite with Hilton Contemporary Art Gallery in support of Alzheimer’s Association

Aga Khan Master Musicians Premiere Cross-Cultural Collaboration in Paris

Honoring Sufi Mysticism with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture: Delhi’s Heritage Unveiled

Global: Why the World Celebrates His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV | Constellation of Honours: Over 300 Accolades from 55 Countries

Celebrating Qur’anic Art: A Colloquium of Creativity and Scholarship at The Institute of Ismaili Studies

The Gulgee Museum in Karachi is a Son’s Tribute to a Master | Dawn Images

Ismail Gulgee, late Pakistani calligrapher and abstract artist, honored with dedicated museum | Arab News

The Daystar of Time – Poem by Sujjawal Ahmad

Books & Authors

The First Aga Khan – OPEN ACCESS to download or read online for free

Moment in Time | 1 January 1931 – Ivanow, the pioneer of Ismaili Studies, began to work for Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III

Taniya Dharani – a full-time artist empowering Ismaili artists and fostering a thriving art community

New Book | “Small Acts of Courage’ by Ali Velshi

New Book | “Love You Around the Universe and Back” by Mya Farial Mahedi and Zahra Mahedi

New Book | “Pari Needs A Mobility Aid” by Iffat Damji

New Book | “Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish the Peas” by Dr Hasan Merali

Make more room at the table’: Calgary writer [Anar Ali] deepens immigrant story with cop drama, Allegiance

Cookbook: All the Russ Without the Fuss by Reeshma Haji

“An Other World: The Fight for Freedom, Joy, and Belonging” by Hanif Fazal

Ginans

Aaye Reham Rahemaan by Imtiaz Fazalbhoy (Faiz)

Ginan: Ginan bolo re nit – Recite Ginans everyday!

Ginans by Nargis Balolia

Ginan: Ye mitthaa Muhammad naam – The name Muhammad is sweet

Ginan: Jaag jaagre tun jaag – Wake up, wake up, o you, wake up

Ginan: Sakhee maree aatam naa odhaar – O my Friend! O Saviour of my soul

A presentation on Naklanki Gita by Ali Jan Damani

Ginan: Shaamku aavan(n)taa jo kahe – Those who inform about the arrival of the Imam

Ginans: Our Wonderful Tradition – Ismailimail launches a new series

Ginan: Kutumb parivār sajnā

Pir Sadardin’s Ginan: Hanif Gulamani’s rendition: Aasamaanee tambal

Ginan: Haq to paak tu baadshaah – You are the Truth and the Pure Majestic King

Ginan: Ham Dil Khālaq Yā Alī Tu(n)hī Ja Vase – O’ Lord, in my heart only you dwell

Zahir K. Dhalla: Nine Ginans of Nine Ismaili Pirs – Download Free eBook, available for 3 days

A Ginan on Love

Largest Collection of Ginans Online

Ginan: Uncha Re – Soul’s yearning for the Vision/Deedar

Ginan: Til bhaar tulannaa – Sesame seed’s weight will be accounted for

Ginan: Aanand aanand kariyo rikhisaro – Rejoice, rejoice o believers!

Ginans: The Transformative Knowledge – Story of Vazir Ismail Ganji

Ginans with Translation

Ginan: Ginan bolo re nit – Recite Ginans everyday!

Qasida: Dur ze daryayi haqiqat – The pearl of the ocean of truth

Ginan: Ye mitthaa Muhammad naam – The name Muhammad is sweet

Ginan: Jaag jaagre tun jaag – Wake up, wake up, o you, wake up

Ginan: Sakhee maree aatam naa odhaar – O my Friend! O Saviour of my soul

Ginan: Shaamku aavan(n)taa jo kahe – Those who inform about the arrival of the Imam

Ginans: Our Wonderful Tradition – Ismailimail launches a new series

Ginan: Haq to paak tu baadshaah – You are the Truth and the Pure Majestic King

Ginan: Kheddo kheddo jemaani naavddi – Sail skillfully in the boat

Ginan: Til bhaar tulannaa – Sesame seed’s weight will be accounted for

Ginan: Unchaa re kot bahu vechana – Your abode is at an elevated fort far away

Ginan: Dhan dhan aajno daaddlo – It is an auspicious day today

Ginan: Aaj aanand paamiya man ke – Today this mind (heart) has attained joy

Ginan: Navroz naa din sohaamnnaa – On the glorious day of Navroz

Ginan: Pahelaa Kartaa Jug Maa(n)he Shaahnaa – In the first age of Karta Lord’s…

Ginan: Swaami-ne saachu(n) karine sreviye – By considering the Imam to be true, be devoted to him

Ginan: Ab teree mohabat lagee – Now I am in love with you

Ginan: Aanand aanand kariyo rikhisaro – Rejoice, rejoice o believers!

Ginan: Taariye tu taarannhaar Khudavind – O God save us because you are the only saviour

Ginan: Ek teerath vedhddaa – Admonishing a caravan going for the teerath

Qasidas

Mp3: Ilahi Shukar (Gratitude for God’s Bounties) with English Translation

Qasida: Dur ze daryayi haqiqat – The pearl of the ocean of truth

Qasida ‘Dam Hama Dam Ali Ali’ by Shahid A. Qalandar

Qasida: Ya Amiral Momineen

Tajik Ismaili Artists: Saqi-e Bawafa Manam

Imamat Day Songs: Shan-i Karim Imam-i Zaman-Vol.1

Persian Qasida: Mashriq e Anware Yazdan Noor Mawlana Karim

Persian Qasida: Amir Al Momenin, by Rukhsana Karmali

Qasida: Ali Goyam Ali Joyam | NsN Production

Qasida: Ta Surato Paiwande Jahan Bud Ali Bud – Ali the ever present

Ali Goyam Ali Joyam || Kids Version || NsN Production

The Qasida is the devotional poetry of Ismailis of Persian heritage

Persian Qasida – Shahid Akhtar Qalandar: Khudawanda Tu Sultane Karimi Tu Bismaillahi Rahmanir Rahimi

Shahid Akhtar Qalandar – Qasida: DUZ E DARYAE HAQIQATH

Persian Qasida by Nasir Khusraw: ‘Guzinam Quran Ast’ – Rendition Shahid Akhtar Qalandar

Qasida of Hazrat Imam Mawlana Nizar II – Har Chand K Man Dar Nazare

Poetry has been central to the spiritual life of Muslims

Persian Qasida: Let go of this entire ruse, O lover! Go mad, go mad!

A Diamond Jubilee tribute to Mawlana Hazar Imam – By Shafiq Ahmad, Asif Baig, Fakhir Baig

The spread of Sufism facilitated the cultivation of introspective religious poetry

Qasidas with Translation

Qasida: Dur ze daryayi haqiqat – The pearl of the ocean of truth

Tajik Ismaili Artists: Saqi-e Bawafa Manam

Persian Qasida: Let go of this entire ruse, O lover! Go mad, go mad!

A Diamond Jubilee tribute to Mawlana Hazar Imam – By Shafiq Ahmad, Asif Baig, Fakhir Baig

JollyGul.com: Valentine’s Qasida Treat for the Jamat from Amin Mawani

Qasida: Ya Imami Ya Imami – O my Imam, O my Imam

Persian Qasida: Amir Al Momenin, by Rukhsana Karmali

Qasida: Ta Surato Paiwande Jahan Bud Ali Bud – Ali the ever present

Shahid Akhtar Qalandar – Qasida: DUZ E DARYAE HAQIQATH

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