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Category: Europe

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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  • Aga Khan IV

Retrospective: This day in 1967 & 1993 – His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan conferred with an honorary degree from Peshawar University & University of Wales

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 30, 2016June 22, 2018

On this day in 1967 and 1993, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan was conferred…

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  • Canada

Syria exhibit at Aga Khan Museum, Toronto, Canada receives an exquisite Syrian item on loan from the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 30, 2016November 30, 2016

Easy Nash shares a comment about the an artifact at the Aga Khan Museum on…

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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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Federica Mogherini Islam in Europe
  • Belgium

European Union’s Foreign Affairs Chief, Federica Mogherini on Islam in Europe

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 25, 2016December 15, 2016

“Islam holds a place in our Western societies.   Islam belongs in Europe.   It…

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Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan: Humanitarian and Visionary by Diana Miserez
  • Books

New Publication: Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan: Humanitarian and Visionary – a Biography by Diana Miserez

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 23, 2016May 12, 2017

Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan: Humanitarian and Visionary By Diana Miserez Publication Date: 28/01/2017 Format: Hardback…

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  • Council sponsored

Webcast: UCA’s Shamsh Kassim-Lakha to speak on “creating opportunity on the roof of the world” at the Ismaili Centre Toronto – Today at 7 PM EST

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 22, 2016December 6, 2016

Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Central Asia and…

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AKU-ISMC Event London: Kemel Toktomushev's Book: ‘Kyrgyzstan – Regime Security and Foreign Policy’
  • Aga Khan University

AKU-ISMC Event London: Kemel Toktomushev’s Book: ‘Kyrgyzstan – Regime Security and Foreign Policy’

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on November 21, 2016November 21, 2016

November 30, 2016, 5:30 pm | Room 2.3 ISMC 210 Euston Road NW1 2DA London…

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11/19/1985: President Reagan and Soviet General Secretary Gorbachev at the Summit in Geneva, Switzerland. (image credit: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration: Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum)
  • Afghanistan

Retrospective: This day in 1985, the Geneva Peace Summit: US & USSR Presidents, Reagan & Gorbachev met at His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan’s lakeside chateau

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 19, 2016August 6, 2017

Quiet Diplomacy: The continuous and sustained personal efforts of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan…

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AKU-ISMC Event at the Ismaili Centre London: Medieval Walls of Cairo (November 23, 2016)
  • Council sponsored

AKU-ISMC Event at the Ismaili Centre London: Medieval Walls of Cairo (November 23, 2016)

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on November 18, 2016November 17, 2016

November 23, 2016 – 7:45 pm-9:45 pm | The Ismaili Centre, 1-7 Cromwell Gardens, SW7…

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Ismaili Centre Lisbon to Host North-South Centre of the Council of Europe's Lisbon Forum 2016
  • Aga Khan Development Network

Ismaili Centre Lisbon to Host North-South Centre of the Council of Europe’s Lisbon Forum 2016

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on November 17, 2016November 16, 2016

Lisbon Forum 2016: Migration and human rights – How to structure effective collective action? Best practices and shared…

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Aleema Shivji: There is no safe place in Syria
  • Ismaili Muslim Authors

Aleema Shivji: There is no safe place in Syria

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on November 2, 2016November 1, 2016

“With war comes responsibility. There are international rules that must be respected – all states…

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Ismaili Centre London invites public to immerse themselves in musical and cultural riches
  • Ismaili Muslim Artists

Ismaili Centre London invites public to immerse themselves in musical and cultural riches

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on November 1, 2016November 1, 2016

Over the next several days, ordinary Londoners can step out of their busy work days…

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Aga Khan Trust for Culture, Walled City of Lahore completes rehabilitation of northern facade of Wazir Khan Mosque
  • Norway

Aga Khan Trust for Culture, Walled City of Lahore completes rehabilitation of northern facade of Wazir Khan Mosque

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 29, 2016March 9, 2017

Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) in collaboration with Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan (AKCSP)…

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Hakim Khalifa, member UK Jamat, helps save countless lives by donating 100 pints of blood
  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

Hakim Khalifa, member UK Jamat, helps save countless lives by donating 100 pints of blood

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 24, 2016October 24, 2016

Hakim Khalifa, a member of Leicester UK Jamat, has given a total of 100 pints…

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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

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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

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The First Aga Khan – OPEN ACCESS to download or read online for free

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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

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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

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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

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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

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: 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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