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Category: Kenya

UBC Journalism student awarded Aga Khan Fellowship
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UBC Journalism student awarded Aga Khan Fellowship

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 12, 2015September 11, 2015

Graduating UBC Journalism student Linda Givetash has been awarded the Aga Khan Foundation Canada Young…

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Nairobi Jamatkhana
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Nairobi Jamatkhana

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 10, 2015September 10, 2015

Video posted on Mar 29, 2014: Built in 1920, the “Jamatkhana” building was the tallest…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Authors

A Hot Mess: The View from a Former CNN Anchor Zain Verjee

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 9, 2015August 30, 2016

CNN USA is a very different beast to CNN international.   It’s like two separate…

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Edufrica - Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa, Pilots International Baccalaureate Program in Kiswahili
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Edufrica | Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa, Pilots International Baccalaureate Program in Kiswahili

  • by AM
  • Posted on September 6, 2015December 2, 2016

“When His Highness started the Aga Khan Academy network of schools, he had the vision…

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Canada's World Partnership Walk and World Partnership Golf fund health projects in 4 countries
  • Aga Khan Foundation

Canada’s World Partnership Walk and World Partnership Golf funds $31-million health program in 4 countries

  • by AM
  • Posted on September 6, 2015December 2, 2016

August 21, 2015 – AKFC is pleased to announce a new $31-million program to improve the…

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  • Aga Khan University

Dr. Awiti of the Aga Khan University & East African Institute: Leverage Big Data for Our Prosperity

  • by AM
  • Posted on September 1, 2015December 2, 2016

Africa’s big data opportunity has been enabled by the proliferation of media usage, especially cellphones…

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GOOD OLD DAYS: Founding President Jomo Kenyatta with His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan . Kenya and several other countries in Africa and Asia, have immensely benefited from His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan's projects in education, health, media, communication, tourism and various other spheres of development. (Image credit: The Star)
  • Aga Khan IV

The Aga Khan Deserves a Medal – and the Gratitude of All Kenyans

  • by AM
  • Posted on August 31, 2015December 2, 2016

When in 1958 he set out to publish a newspaper which would “identify with and…

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Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Launches Perspectives in Philanthropy and Cites Aga Khan University as an Innovator in The Advancement of Women and Girls
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Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Launches Perspectives in Philanthropy citing Aga Khan University as an Innovator in “The Advancement of Women and Girls”

  • by AM
  • Posted on August 26, 2015December 2, 2016

August 25, 2015 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Morgan Stanley Wealth Management today announced the release of its latest…

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Alex Awiti, Director - East African Institute & Assistant Professor - Aga Khan University
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Dr. Awiti of the Aga Khan University & East African Institute: It’s Time to Scrap the Rote Learning Mentality

  • by AM
  • Posted on August 19, 2015December 2, 2016

Our education system does best what it is designed to do: produce huge numbers of…

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Yale Young African Scholars Programme - Aga Khan Academy
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All Africa | 50 Students Get Mentored Under Yale Young African Scholars Programme

  • by AM
  • Posted on August 16, 2015August 6, 2017

Yohan Muha, from Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa, Kenya, said his focus is on conflict…

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Coastweek-- Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa students displaying some of the awards they won at a recent Model United Nations international conference.
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Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa, Leads With Kiswahili/English International Baccalaureate

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 15, 2015August 14, 2015

Coastweek– The Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa, has broken new ground with the first ever Swahili…

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GLOBE COPS: Aga Khan Education Services, Nairobi teaches young people to be more environmentally friendly
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GLOBE COPS: Aga Khan Education Services, Nairobi teaches young people to be more environmentally friendly

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 15, 2015August 14, 2015

The journey from trash to cash. Globe Cops – a project at a school run…

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  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

Emerging Entrepreneurs: Ariff Shamji of AAA Growers, Kenya

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 13, 2015August 12, 2015

My first stop in Nairobi was at AAA Growers headquarters where I met with Ariff…

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Aga Khan High School, Mombasa
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Aga Khan High School, Mombasa

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 12, 2015August 11, 2015

http://www.agakhanschools.org/kenya/akhsm/

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Aga Khan University's Findings: East Africa Youth Data Survey Results
  • Aga Khan University

Aga Khan University’s Findings: East Africa Youth Survey Results

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 8, 2015July 6, 2016

On March 28th 2015, the East African Institute of the Aga Khan University presented findings…

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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

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Islamic Art

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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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: 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

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

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

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