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Category: Aga Khan Family

His Highness Aga Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III - President of the Assembly, League of Nations - Photo League of Nations Archieve
  • Aga Khan III

Imam Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan III’s vision of education included all communities

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on August 18, 2015October 11, 2016

The British ruled over the greater part of the Indian subcontinent, extending to the borders…

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  • Aga Khan III

Today in history: Imam Sultan Mahomed Shah succeeded to the Imamat

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on August 17, 2015October 11, 2016

Imam Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan III succeeded as Imam on August 17, 1885…

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  • Aga Khan IV

“Islamic heritage is just as great…”

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 17, 2015August 17, 2015

Thus, from the nursery school to the university, the thoughts of the young will be…

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  • Aga Khan IV

His Highness the Aga Khan: “architecture will help people to come together across old divides ….”

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on August 16, 2015October 11, 2016

“At its best, architecture will help people to come together across old divides rather than…

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Yousef Nasser accepting his award for the revitilisation of the Berizat Historic Centre. (Photo: AKDN)
  • Aga Khan IV

The Aga Khan Award for Architecture is more about people than about the architecture

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on August 16, 2015October 11, 2016

“The Award was born out of concern for the quality of life, rather than just…

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Aga Khan Palace in Pune where the Gandhis were kept under house arrest. (Image Credit: Vinaya Patil/iamin)
  • Aga Khan III

Aga Khan Palace, Pune: Witness to India’s freedom struggle

  • by AM
  • Posted on August 15, 2015January 28, 2018

In 1969, when the fourth Aga Khan visited India, he donated the palace and the…

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Google marks India’s Independence day with virtual tour - Aga Khan Palace
  • Aga Khan III

Google marks India’s Independence day with virtual tour: Aga Khan Palace

  • by AM
  • Posted on August 15, 2015December 2, 2016

NEW DELHI: To mark India’s Independence Day, search giant Google is hosting a virtual tour…

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Rizwan Mawani: Towards a Tradition of Service: The First Decade of the Ismaili Volunteer Corps
  • Aga Khan III

Rizwan Mawani: Towards a Tradition of Service: The First Decade of the Ismaili Volunteer Corps

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 7, 2015August 6, 2015

Since its inception in British India in 1919, the Ismaili Volunteer Corps (IVC) has grown…

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  • Aga Khan IV

His Highness the Aga Khan to deliver Keynote Address at Athens Democracy Forum

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 6, 2015July 2, 2016

08/06/2015 LONDON, AUGUST 6th, 2015 – The International New York Times (INYT) announced that His…

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Video of the Signing Ceremony Establishing “Seat of the Ismaili Imamat” in Portugal
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Video of the Signing Ceremony Establishing “Seat of the Ismaili Imamat” in Portugal

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 6, 2015June 22, 2018

Footage shown on Portuguese Cable News Channel, SIC Noticias, of the signing ceremony that took…

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The Secret Life of the Aga Khan | Ismaili Gnosis
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The Secret Life of the Aga Khan | Ismaili Gnosis

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 6, 2015August 5, 2015

Excerpt: The Ismaili Imam describes his daily and annual schedules in several interviews between 1965…

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His Highness the Aga Khan
  • Aga Khan IV

His Highness the Aga Khan: ‘we use our intellect to gain new knowledge about Creation’

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on August 4, 2015October 11, 2016

“In Islamic thought….beauty and mystery are not separated from intellect – in fact, the reverse…

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His Highness the Aga Khan and the Ismailis - Live on Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly July 31 2015 - Extended Interview
  • Aga Khan IV

Aga Khan Extended Interview – PBS show on His Highness the Aga Khan & the Ismaili Muslims

  • by AM
  • Posted on July 31, 2015May 18, 2017

Ismailimail is excited to share the extended interview of His Highness the Aga Khan from…

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His Highness the Aga Khan and the Ismailis - Live on Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly July 31 2015 - Full Transcript
  • Aga Khan IV

Full Transcript – PBS show on His Highness the Aga Khan & the Ismaili Muslims

  • by AM
  • Posted on July 31, 2015May 18, 2017

PBS Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly has graciously allowed Ismailimail to post the full transcript of…

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His Highness the Aga Khan and the Ismailis - Live on Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly July 31 2015
  • Aga Khan IV

Now showing on-line – PBS show on His Highness the Aga Khan & the Ismaili Muslims

  • by AM
  • Posted on July 31, 2015January 11, 2017

Now showing on-line 3 hrs ahead of time –  PBS show on His Highness the…

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USA | Princess Zahra Aga Khan Guest of Honour at the Ismaili Health Professionals Conference in Houston
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Bird symbolism of spirituality permeates the mythology of numerous cultures
Qasida: Ya Imami Ya Imami – O my Imam, O my Imam
Ginan: Saahebjee tu(n) more man bhaave - O Imam! You are dear to my heart (mind)
Qasida: Ta Surato Paiwande Jahan Bud Ali Bud - Ali the ever present
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Sujjawal Ahmad Appointed to Global Workforce Development in Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine

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

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

Bird symbolism of spirituality permeates the mythology of numerous cultures

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

Art & Culture

Bird symbolism of spirituality permeates the mythology of numerous cultures

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

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

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

Ginans: Our Wonderful Tradition – Ismailimail launches a new series

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

Largest Collection of Ginans Online

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

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

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

Music in Ginans is vital for invoking specific emotions

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

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

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

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: Kheddo kheddo jemaani naavddi – Sail skillfully in the boat

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

Ginan: Duniya Sirajine Shaah More – Having created the world my Lord

Ginan: Saamee tamaaree vaddee maa(n)he – O Lord in your garden

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

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

Rukhsana Karmali: Farsi Qasida – Bismillahey Mutlaq Tui

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

Mushkil Kusha Mawla Ali | Saakin

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

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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