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Mawlana Hazar Imam Aga Khan IV: “A strong commitment to learning has been at the very root of Ismaili and Islamic culture” (@UNESCO)

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on January 24, 2023

January 24 – UNESCO International Day of Education “A strong commitment to learning has been…

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  • Aga Khan IV

The Institute of Ismaili Studies Establishes Farhad Daftary PhD Scholarships

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

On 18 January 2023, The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) held a reception to honour…

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  • Aga Khan III

Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III: “…we stuck to our rites and ceremonies … forgetting the other half of our faith”

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on January 18, 2023

The central message of the Quran and Prophetic Tradition to seek knowledge led to the…

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  • Aga Khan Development Network

Tanzania: Aga Khan Street unveiled in honour of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s birthday

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 2, 2023

On December 8, 2022, in celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 86th birthday, the Government of…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Fida’i Kurasani: “Like the sun in the sky He is always present”

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on December 13, 2022

Selected verses from a poem titled Recognition of the Imam by Fida’i Khurasani: He is always present,…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Ginanguru Presents: Global Choral Recitation of Talika Ginan: “Eji Sahebe Farman” #Salgirah86

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 12, 2022December 12, 2022

On the occassion of Mowlana Hazar Imam’s, 86th Birthday, Ginanguru.com has released a very unique “choral” rendition…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Fahima Sultani | Bego Mawla Ali | #Salgirah

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 12, 2022December 12, 2022

The physical distance may be ocean’s apart ; yet our hearts are closer than ever.…

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  • Aga Khan IV

The.Ismaili: How can I tell my Mawla I love him? #Salgirah

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 12, 2022

Watch this creative new animated short story produced especially for Ismaili #children, entitled, “How can…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Nur Un Ala Nur (Light Upon Light) #Salgirah

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 1, 2022

To celebrate special occasion of His Highness the Aga Khan’s 65th Imamat Day, The.Ismaili, back…

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  • Aga Khan III

Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III forged a distinctive identity for the Nizari Ismailis

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on November 2, 2022

Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III, the forty-eighth Imam of the Nizari Ismailis, was…

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  • Aga Khan III

Business Recorder: Remembering Aga Khan III | Sujjawal Ahmad (@sujjawalahmad)

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

The year 1911 is not a distant past in the history of the subcontinent; Sir…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Reflection | October 1959: His Highness Aga Khan IV visited Mwanza, Tanzania

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 18, 2022

Old Africa: Stories From East Africa’s Past, Issue 103, October-November 2022 In October 1959, Prince…

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  • Aga Khan IV

BOL News: Pakistani folk singers win international award

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 17, 2022October 17, 2022

Kamran Khamiso Khowaja, BOL News Sain Zahoor and Zarsanga, two of the leading folk singers…

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  • Aga Khan Development Network

In Conversation with Luis Monreal, General Manager of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 17, 2022October 17, 2022

“Culture is the soul of our body. It is the software that makes us rational,…

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  • Aga Khan IV

South African Constitutional Court receives  a copy of the historic book “The Aga Khan and Africa”

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 15, 2022October 17, 2022

Dr. Mohamed Keshavjee, presently in South Africa on a lecture tour, presented a book titled…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Opinion | Edmonton Journal: Four years later, the Aga Khan Garden inspires and teaches (@edmontonjournal)

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 3, 2022October 3, 2022

By Peggy Garritty, Chancellor of University of Alberta, October 1, 2022 In 2018, the city…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Opinion | The Globe and Mail: The Aga Khan should inspire Canada to be a powerful catalyst for change (@globeandmail)

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 3, 2022

By David Johnston, Canada’s 28th Governor-General, Special to The Globe and MailOctober 1, 2022 The…

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  • Aga Khan Development Network

Ismaili Imamat and British Columbia sign Agreement of Cooperation for strengthened partnership

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 30, 2022

VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 29, 2022 – The Ismaili Imamat and the Province of British Columbia today signed an…

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  • Canada

Inauguration of Diwan Pavilion completes the northernmost Islamic garden in the world

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 29, 2022

EDMONTON, AB, Sept. 28, 2022- The University of Alberta inaugurated the Diwan Pavilion at the Aga Khan…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Celebrating a Centenary of Aga Khan Studs

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 28, 2022September 28, 2022

This film is a centenary celebration of the Aga Khan Studs. It covers four generations of…

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  • Aga Khan IV

His Highness the Aga Khan receives Key to the City of Toronto

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 26, 2022

TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2022- His Worship Mayor John Tory today bestowed the Key to the City to His Highness the…

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  • Prince Hussein

Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s photograph exhibition “The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty” aims to inspire admiration and protection of sea life

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 9, 2022September 9, 2022

Featuring almost a decade’s worth of photos, Prince Hussain’s exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Citizen Witness | The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa’s Class of 2022 Achieve Exceptional IB Results

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on July 31, 2022July 31, 2022

July 29, 2022 Citizen Witness [Kenya] can report that despite being a cohort that started…

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  • Italy

Virtual tour of “The Living Sea” by Prince Hussain Aga Khan and Simone Piccoli at the Museum of Natural History of Venice

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on July 18, 2022

The Living Sea presents the gaze of two friends: Hussain Aga Khan and Simone Piccoli…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Statement by Prime Minister of Canada The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau on Imamat Day

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on July 11, 2022

July 11, 2022 – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on…

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Sujjawal Ahmad on the Spotlight | @AKUGlobal @sujjawalahmad

Dr Shela Hirani Awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal

The Institute of Ismaili Studies Establishes Farhad Daftary PhD Scholarships

Chand Raat of Rajab 1444 – 22nd January 2023: Zikr and Collective Worship

A.C. Charania Appointed NASA’s Chief Technologist  @ac_charania @NASA

Devotional Song “Mehar-E-Mawla” (‘Love to Mawla’)

The Institute of Ismaili Studies has three publications as Open Access, free to download or read online.

Salgirah 2022 Mehfil: An Evening of Shukrana

Tanzania: Aga Khan Street unveiled in honour of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s birthday

Chand Raat of Jamad al-Thani 1444 – 23rd December 2022: Ways in which Mawlana Ali (a.s.), features in our daily practice

Yasmin P. Karim’s report of her participation at the 2022 Paris Peace Forum

New Book | The Heat is On: How To Overcome The Climate Emergency

An Ismaili Answer to the Problem of Evil by Dr. Khalil Andani

Online Event | Association for the Study of Ginans: Are Ginans Islamic or Hindu?

Poems by Nousheen Lalani: “Under the Luminous Lamp,” and “Die Before Death”

Ginanguru Presents: Global Choral Recitation of Talika Ginan: “Eji Sahebe Farman” #Salgirah86

Ismaili Muslim Achievements

Dr Shela Hirani receives the 2022 Saskatchewan, Canada Multicultural Leadership Award

Alisha Wissanji received the 2022 Iris Unger Award in Montreal (Canada)

Khaliah Mitha – 2022 Miss Queen Teen Calgary (Canada)

Salman Bhojani and Suleman Lalani: Texas voters elect first-ever Muslim state lawmakers

Arif Keshani Appointed High Commissioner of Canada in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Indigo pilot Aafrin Hirani’s inspiring journey from grocery store to cockpit

Radiation oncologist helps modernize cancer treatments in multiple continental regions

Dr. Hakique N. Virani (@hakique) to receive the University of Calgary’s Highest Alumni Honor

Dr. Zohra Lassi received the 2022 Young Tall Poppy Science Award from the Australian Institute of Policy and Science

Dr. Shafik Dharamsi appointed Dean of the School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Centre at Forth Worth

First Pakistani nurse, Dr. Rozina Karmaliani (@RKarmaliani), inducted into the American Academy of Nursing (@AmericanAcademyNursing)

Farhan Bhanji appointed Vice-Dean, Education, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University (Montreal, Canada)

Ismaili Women from Pakistan Mark Historical Achievements | @imnatashabaig @Samina_Baig

Zahra Mawani, a BEd Student at York University (Canada), Received the 2021-2022 Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award

Dr. Karima Velji (@KarimaVelji) appointed Chief of Nursing and Professional Practice and Assistant Deputy Minister for Ontario [Canada]

Professor Shenila Khoja-Moolji (@SKhojaMoolji ) appointed as the Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani Associate Professor of Muslim Societies at Georgetown University (USA) (@ACMCU)

Dr Naheed Dosani (@NaheedD) awarded Honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, by Ontario Tech University (Canada) (@ontariotech_u)

Dr Shela Hirani (@ShelaHirani) Received the 2022 YWCA Regina Nutrien Women of Distinction Award for Research, The Sciences, & Technology (Canada)

Alnoor Bhimani Received the 2021 British Accounting and Finance Lifetime Achievement Award

Sujjawal Ahmad Among 2021 Global Health Award Recipients @KeystoneSymp

Interfaith

Chand Raat of Jamad al-Awwal 1444, 24 November 2022: Philosophy and Importance of DU’A (ritual prayer)

Allahu Akbar | Adhan | Muslim’s Call to Prayer

Chand Raat of Rabi al-Awwal 1444, 26th September 2022: The Meaning of Worship

Chand Raat of Safar 1444, 27th August 2022: The Ummah (Brotherhood- One Nation)

Three generations of Pakistani photographers in the Emirates, Digitally Studio, capture significant events locally and globally | @asmaalizain

Muharram 1444 – 29th July 2022: Faith and Practice in Islamic Traditions

Chand Raat of Dhu al-Hajj 1443 – 29th June 2022: Ahl al-Kitab “People of the Book”

Chand Raat of Dhu al-Qa’dah, 1443 – 30th May 2022: Rites of Birth – Bay’ah

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

Chand Raat of Shawwal 1443 Hijri – 1st May 2022: Eid al-Fitr

The Noble Month of Ramadan Kareem – 1443 Hijri – 1st April 2022

PBS Documentary: The Great American Muslim Road Trip @PBS

A heartwarming rendition of the nasheed “Tala Al Badru” by singer H Ahmed

Building bridges – religions’ role in our societies | Eboo Patel (@EbooPatel)| TEDxChicago #Interfaithharmonyweek

His Highness the Aga Khan: “We must explore every opportunity to have different faiths come together in addressing the problems of our respective societies” #Interfaithharmonyweek

Chand Raat of Rajab 1443 – 1st February 2022: The Concept of Ikhlas

Sandy Kurt: An artist specializing in Islamic geometric patterns

Mohamed Keshavjee in conversation with Sumayya Vally, architect of the Serpentine Pavilion 202

Chai, Love, and Prayer – An Online Gathering of Mystical Teachings And Sacred Music @Ostadjaan

Welcoming 2022 With Snow Sparks and KISS

Islamic Art

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

His Highness the Aga Khan: Qualities of rock crystal are symbolic of the beauty and ever-unfolding mystery of the Creator

His Highness the Aga Khan: “Civilisations manifest and express themselves through their art” #internationaldayofislamicart

Nimira’s Blog: Fatimid art incorporated the doctrine of Imamat

The Museum Celebrating Greece’s link to the Islamic World

The Art of Islam: Foreign Yet Familiar

Illuminated Tours: Educational Tour to Turkey 2019 @ostadjaan

Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia: Qajar Ceramics – Bridging Tradition and Modernity

Honoring a legacy centuries in the making – Eric Broug’s new work, Best Practice in Islamic Geometric Design @99NamesProject @EricAuthor

Dubai Opens ‘Al Quran Park’ Featuring Miracles of Islam

Hafeez Jamal: “Literally creating Heaven on Earth” TEDxUTSC

British Museum’s new gallery shows the influence of Islam in the Middle East and beyond

Art & Culture

Interview | Zainab Verjee shares her thoughts on systemic racism, diversity management, and Canada’s place in the arts

“A For Allah” – Nursery Rhyme With Animation

Artany Art Gallery – an international digital gallery of rising Ismaili artists

Rozina Kanchwala (@RoziKanch) – Making Environmental Education More Accessible

Farhan Shah: “Yeh sirf rooh ka kaam hai (It’s only soul’s work)”

Artistic portraits and wood carvings by Khalil Najmi

Searching for the Blues: Episode Two – Indian Blues | @AgaKhanMuseum| @amarrass

Leaves Flying in Autumn (2000) | @wumanpipa | (@agakhanmusic)

Irfan Sheen (@irfansheenmusic)| Vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist

Nimira’s Blog: Fatimid art incorporated the doctrine of Imamat

Canadian Ismaili Iman Vellani set to play title role in Marvel’s “Ms. Marvel” series for Disney Plus

Nasir Khusraw’s “Guzinam” ft. Shahid Akhtar Qalandar (@A_Qalandar) With Music, Lyrics, Urdu & English Translations

Amin Mawani Salutes “Imam-e-Zaman” in New Geet (With Lyrics & Translations)

Ameera Nimjee: Kathak: Stories in Motion- @KBTCtv Profile @KazmLaila

Walid Ehssan-HEARTist: The Return – توبه (repentance)

Moving Still: Performative Photography in India

Javid a.k.a. JAH: Toronto Just Got a New Kawhi Leonard Mural

Jibran Sharif: Thoughts of a Drop

“Dream and Trauma: Reopening of the Carpet Rooms in the Museum of Islamic Art” at Pergamonmuseum, Berlin

Ekphrastic poetry by Afraaz Mulji

Devotion

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

Ginans with Harvard Professor Dr. Ali Asani featuring melodies by Jamil Assani

JollyGul.com: Happy Mother’s Day – Ginan By Nasim Bhimji #Mothersday

Dedicated to Ismaili Women: Ginan with music, recited by Shemina Bhojani – Sayyeda Imaam Begum prays for mercy

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

Pir Shams Urges Spiritual Awareness 24/7 – Ginan Garbi With Music.

Ginans: The Transformative Knowledge – Story of Vazir Ismail Ganji

Watch Harvard Professor explain Ismaili History & Imamat in 5 minutes

Nasim Bhimji: Ginans with Music – From My Soul To Yours | CD 3

Qasida: Ali Goyam Ali Joyam | NsN Production

Mushkil Kusha Mawla Ali | Saakin

Nasim Bhimji: Ginans with Music – From My Soul To Yours | CD 2

Beware of fakeness, cautions Pir Kabiruddin

Nasim Bhimji: Ginans with Music – From My Soul To Yours | CD 1

With Love From Pir Shams – Ginan With Music

A Ginan in a dream at the Ismaili Centre: By Pir Hassan Kabiruddin – Recited By Alijah Gulamhusein Gulamani

Saheb Ji – Ginan Instrumental | Mehboob Thawer

14-year-old Liam Jadavji recites Ginan “Navrozna Din Sohaamña”

Saba Rawjani: Navroz Na Din Sohammana

Rukhsana Karmali: Farsi Qasida – Bismillahey Mutlaq Tui

Books & Authors

The Institute of Ismaili Studies has three publications as Open Access, free to download or read online.

New Book | The Heat is On: How To Overcome The Climate Emergency

Ya Ali Madad Everyone – An Ismaili Children’s Book

Makerere University, Kampala (Uganda) Alumni Group History Book

South African Constitutional Court receives  a copy of the historic book “The Aga Khan and Africa”

Book Launch: Plant-based Nutrition in Clinical Practice

Book Review | Mohamed Keshavjee Reviews Hélène Alexander’s “A Life of Ups and Downs”

Book Launch and Talk I “Humanising Medicine – Making Health Care Tangible” by Dr. Azim Jiwani

New Book | Spice Baby! by Zahra N. Habib

New Book | What is Islamic Studies? European and North American Approaches to a Contested Field (@AKU_ISMC)

Book Reviews | The Globe and Mail Arts staff writers recommend three new books including Ayaz Pirani’s “How Beautiful People Are”

Book Review by Theo Richardson-Gool (@theo_gool) | A Memoir To Humanizing Medicine by Azim H. Jiwani

New Book: Memories of a Ugandan Refugee by Jalal Jaffer

First Pakistani Author to Write Book on Enhancing Leadership Using Quantum Physics

Book Discussion with Dagikhudo Dagiev, Author of Central Asian Ismailis: An Annotated Bibliography of Russian, Tajik and Other Sources

New Book| Central Asian Ismailis: An Annotated Bibliography of Russian, Tajik and Other Sources by Dagikhudo Dagiev @nkholmat2021 @EditorSophie

New Book| Conservation Agriculture in Africa: Edited by Saidi Mkomwa and Amir Kassam

New Book| The Crops Round Up: Edited by Professor Amir Kassam

New Book| Humanizing Medicine: Making Health Tangible by Dr Azim Jiwani

Book Review by Dr. Reza Shah-Kazemi |Faith and Ethics by Ali Lakhani

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