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Category: Africa

Amir Hameer (right in white suit) during Hazar Imam's visit to Zanzibar.
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Amirali Hameer was the youngest person to serve as president of the Ismaili Council for Zanzibar!

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  • Posted on December 16, 2016December 16, 2016

BY SULTAN JESSA   MONTREAL: Quebec – History was made in the spice island in…

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Poem by Zafeera Kassam, on Hazar Imam's 80th Salgirah
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Poem by Zafeera Kassam, on Hazar Imam’s 80th Salgirah

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 12, 2016December 28, 2016

Ineffable Serenity there dwells in the essence of His name: Shah Karim Al-Husseini – to…

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Shafik Bhalloo appointed Academic Director and an Associate Professor of Practice with the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University
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Shafik Bhalloo appointed Academic Director and an Associate Professor of Practice with the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 7, 2016December 7, 2016

Shafik Bhalloo, a lawyer with Kornfeld LLP, has been appointed in a dual capacity as…

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Aga Khan Music Initiative intervention guarantees that "Musical Thursdays" will continue to flourish at Mali National Museum
  • Mali

Aga Khan Music Initiative intervention guarantees that “Musical Thursdays” will continue to flourish at Mali National Museum

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 3, 2016December 9, 2016

  Excerpts from November 28 & 29 media reports The new programmatic formula of “Musical…

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AKFED’s Seacom telecom business poised for major growth through acquisitions

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 1, 2016December 1, 2016

Seacom’s shareholders include Remgro (30%), Sanlam (15%), Convergence Partners (15%), Kenya’s Aga Khan Foundation (30%)…

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Ventilation systems are built into this Francis Kéré-designed building to deflect heat. (Image credit: Wallpaper*)
  • Award for Architecture

Proudly surveying the work of African architect & AKAA laureate Francis Kéré

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 1, 2016June 2, 2017

Francis Kéré’s first project, an elementary school in Gando, Burkina Faso, won the Aga Khan…

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Senator Mobina Jaffer offers a tribute in honor of the late John Nuraney in the Canadian Senate
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In Memoriam: Senator Mobina Jaffer offers a tribute in honor of the late John Nuraney in the Canadian Senate

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 29, 2016November 28, 2016

John, while I know you have left us, your voice and words of encouragement will…

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Beyond song at the opera village The interdisciplinary opera village project in Burkina Faso was the vision of performance artist and director Christoph Schlingensief before he died of cancer in 2010. Kéré built the intercultural center near the capital city of Ouagadougou. (Image credit: Daniel Schwartz, Gran Horizonte Medi)
  • Award for Architecture

AKAA laureate Francis Kéré’s, architect of simplicity, showcases “Radically Simple” at the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich, Germany

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 27, 2016May 20, 2017

For the first time Francis Kéré’s buildings and projects will be presented in a comprehensive…

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The 3 floor triangular A frame, Makoko Floating School, Lagos, Nigeria
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Outstanding African projects that were shortlisted for Aga Khan Award for Architecture | Africa News

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 27, 2016November 26, 2016

“This is a world that is equal to all other worlds.   It is not…

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  • Aga Khan Foundation

Bamba Group secure $250,000 (K.Sh 25 million) on Kenya’s Lion’s Den

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 26, 2016January 3, 2017

  According to the guys at Disrupt Africa, Bamba Group, has just raised $250,000 (K.Sh…

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1972 Ugandan Refugees: An Honourable Place in Canada
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1972 Ugandan Refugees: An Honourable Place in Canada | CBC Radio

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 26, 2016November 26, 2016

In 1972, Ugandan dictator Idi Amin declared there was no place in his country for…

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Former Burnaby-WIllingdon MLA John Nuraney (Image credit: John Nuraney/Facebook via Daily Hive Vancouver)
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Life Lived: John Nuraney, former Burnaby MLA remembered by BC Premier Clark as a ‘gentleman’ and a respected leader in the Ismaili community, an entrepreneur and a philanthropist

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 26, 2016November 28, 2016

John Nuraney is being remembered as a “gentleman” with a legacy of compassion. Former BC…

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Minister Dion participated in a working lunch with heads of agencies from the Aga Khan Development Network. The Minister also took the opportunity to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for co-operation during emergencies, building on the longstanding relationship between Canada and the Aga Khan Foundation. (Image credit: Canada’s Foreign Policy—Global Affairs Canada)
  • Aga Khan Development Network

Stéphane Dion, Canada’s Foreign Minister cites longstanding relationship between Canada and the Aga Khan Council in conversation with CNBC Africa

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 24, 2016November 24, 2016

“We also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Aga Khan Council on co-operation during…

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Atlanta Association of Fundraising Professionals honors Dr. Gulshan Harjee at the Georgia Aquarium
  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

Atlanta Association of Fundraising Professionals honors Dr. Gulshan Harjee at the Georgia Aquarium

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 23, 2016November 23, 2016

Ismailimail is proud to share the story of Dr. Gulshan Harjee who was honored as…

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  • Health Services

Aga Khan Health Services to construct 35 health service centres by December 2018 in Tanzania

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 22, 2016November 23, 2016

The aim is to ensure delivery of quality health services to Tanzanians of all cadres…

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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

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: 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: 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: 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…

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

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

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

Persian Qasida: Mashriq e Anware Yazdan Noor Mawlana Karim

Tajik Ismaili Artists: Saqi-e Bawafa Manam

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

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

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

Qasidas with Translation

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

Tajik Ismaili Artists: Saqi-e Bawafa Manam

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

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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