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Left to right: AKDN official Alnoor Maherali, Ismaili Council for Ontario President Sheherazade Hirji and Speaker Rebecca Kadaga at AKM Patrons Lounge in Canada on July 10.
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Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda visits Aga Khan Museum in Toronto

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  • Posted on August 3, 2018August 3, 2018

KAMPALA- The Speaker of Parliament, Ms Rebecca Kadaga, has praised the Aga Khan for preserving…

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Maputo Jamatkhana in the district of Alto Maé
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Ismailism: The faith which came to Portugal via Mozambique. Story of Malik and Shehnaz

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  • Posted on July 31, 2018July 30, 2018

At the end of the 1970s, the Ismailis who were in Mozambique went to Portugal,…

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Aga Khan Foundation's Project launched in Lamu to bridge illiteracy gap
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Kenya: Aga Khan Foundation’s project launched in Lamu to bridge illiteracy gap

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  • Posted on July 31, 2018July 30, 2018

An old lady in Mombasa who had been forced to pick between who of her…

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Ma - The Later Years — Shelina Shariff-Zia
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Ma – The Later Years — Shelina Shariff-Zia

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  • Posted on July 27, 2018July 27, 2018

Excerpt Ma’s own daughter Gulshan fell head over heels in love with Haider. She met…

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Kenya: Aga Khan Foundation Launches Sh.586 Million Youth Development Initiative To Spur Entrepreneurship
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Kenya: Aga Khan Foundation Launches Sh.586 Million Youth Development Initiative To Spur Entrepreneurship

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  • Posted on July 25, 2018July 27, 2018

The Aga Khan Foundation in conjunction with the Lamu Youth Alliance and the Lamu Youth…

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Ma -- Shelina Shariff-Zia
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Ma — Shelina Shariff-Zia

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  • Posted on July 20, 2018

Excerpt: I remember when Ma first told me about herself; it was a weekday afternoon…

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"Indian Settlers in Africa: The Legacy of Suleman Verjee and Sons", by Dr. Kas Jamal
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“Indian Settlers in Africa: The Legacy of Suleman Verjee and Sons”, by Dr. Kas Jamal

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  • Posted on July 18, 2018July 17, 2018

Indians started settling in East Africa in large numbers from the 1850,s onwards.Their role in…

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Aga Khan Academies – Building Intellectual Capital in East Africa

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  • Posted on July 13, 2018July 14, 2018

The entire Aga Khan network mainly through the Aga Khan Education Services has been instrumental…

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Aga Khan Foundation launches Sh25bn health project in Mwanza

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  • Posted on July 13, 2018July 14, 2018

Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children Minister Ummy Mwalimu cuts the ribbon to officially…

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Government of Tanzania seeks Aga Khan’s help in developing Dodoma City | The Citizen
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Government of Tanzania seeks Aga Khan’s help in developing Dodoma City | The Citizen

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  • Posted on July 1, 2018July 1, 2018

Speaking during a dinner gala that was part of year-long celebrations of Diamond Jubilee on…

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Sara Alidina: Tanzania girl bags Kenya table tennis title
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Sara Alidina: Tanzania girl bags Kenya table tennis title

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  • Posted on July 1, 2018July 1, 2018

Tanzania girl bags Kenya table tennis title Sara, who represents Mvita County, started the encounter…

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Tracing the Contours of Empire in Mombasa – III

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  • Posted on June 20, 2018June 19, 2018

A three-part article about Mombasa, which explores the city’s history and its various communities and…

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French agency happy with implementation of health projects by the Aga Khan Development
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French agency happy with implementation of health projects by the Aga Khan Development

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  • Posted on June 20, 2018June 19, 2018

By Deogratius Kamagi for The Citizen Dar es Salaam. The French International Development Agency (AFD)…

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Tracing the Contours of Empire in Mombasa – II
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Tracing the Contours of Empire in Mombasa – II

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  • Posted on June 19, 2018June 19, 2018

A three-part article about Mombasa, which explores the city’s history and its various communities and…

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Ava Gardner in 'Bhowani Junction'
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Tracing the Contours of Empire in Mombasa – I

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  • Posted on June 18, 2018June 18, 2018

A three-part article about Mombasa, which explores the city’s history and its various communities and…

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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

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

Ginans with Translation

Ginan: Ginan bolo re nit – Recite Ginans everyday!

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

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

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

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: 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: 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: Kalpat jalpat maayaa e mohee – Mirage-like and false is this illusory existence in which my soul is attached

Abdulsultan Maherali: Ginan in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam

Qasidas

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Poetry has been central to the spiritual life of Muslims

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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

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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

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

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