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  • Aga Khan IV

The Institute of Ismaili Studies Establishes Farhad Daftary PhD Scholarships

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  • Posted on January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

On 18 January 2023, The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) held a reception to honour…

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  • History

Chevening Alumnus Ali Esmaiel Wins Award

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  • Posted on January 18, 2023January 18, 2023

Chevening- 20 November 2022 I currently serve as the head of Aga Khan Cultural Services…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Authors

Poems by Nousheen Lalani: “Under the Luminous Lamp,” and “Die Before Death”

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  • Posted on December 14, 2022December 14, 2022

Under the Luminous Lamp O Lord of the Worlds, from you emanated the lightilluminating the…

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  • France Paris

The Institute of Ismaili Studies Signs Memorandum of Understanding With INALCO Foundation

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  • Posted on November 25, 2022

On 10 October, Dr Farhad Daftary, Co-Director, of The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) gave…

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  • Uganda

Video | Ugandan Asian Expulsion at 50: Reflections on the Emergence of a New Ismaili Diaspora in North America and Europe

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  • Posted on November 25, 2022November 25, 2022

On 6th November, the Ismaili Tariqah and Religious Education Board (ITREB) U.K., as part of…

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  • History

History Day: Ismaili Special Collections Unit of The Institute of Ismaili Studies Highlights Muslim Heritage

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  • Posted on November 18, 2022

The Institute of Ismaili Studies’ Ismaili Special Collections Unit (ISCU) is taking part in History Day 2022,…

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  • UK

EVENT | Panel discussion to commemorate 50th anniversary of Uganda Asian expulsion

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  • Posted on October 5, 2022October 5, 2022

The Ismaili Tariqah and Religious Education Board (ITREB) U.K., as part of its Heritage Series,…

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  • Africa

Ottoman traders introduced coffee into Europe #InternationalCoffeeDay

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on October 1, 2022

An old tale tells the story of a young goat herder in Ethiopia in the…

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  • Institute of Ismaili Studies

Professor Zayn Kassam Appointed Director of The Institute of Ismaili Studies

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  • Posted on September 21, 2022

21 September 2022, London After having served for 34 years in leadership positions at The…

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  • Canada

Opinion | Rumi Verjee, member of the House of Lords: King Charles III will be a different ruler than Queen Elizabeth II

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 21, 2022

September 14, 2022, LONDON – Rumi Verjee, a British businessman, philanthropist and member of the House…

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  • Prince Hussein

Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s photograph exhibition “The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty” aims to inspire admiration and protection of sea life

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  • Posted on September 9, 2022September 9, 2022

Featuring almost a decade’s worth of photos, Prince Hussain’s exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile…

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  • Books

Book Review | Mohamed Keshavjee Reviews Hélène Alexander’s “A Life of Ups and Downs”

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 26, 2022

The Ugandan Expulsion at 50, and the 75th anniversary of the Partition of India: A…

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  • Uganda

Event | Panel discussion to reflect on the expulsion of Ugandan Asians and their experiences @UgandanAsians50

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 23, 2022August 23, 2022

Fifty years ago, on 4th August 1972, the Ugandan dictator, General Idi Amin, had served…

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  • Books

Book Launch and Talk I “Humanising Medicine – Making Health Care Tangible” by Dr. Azim Jiwani

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 10, 2022August 10, 2022

A new publication by Dr. Azim Jiwani titled Humanizing Medicine: Making Health Tangible  – Memoirs of engagement…

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  • Aga Khan University

New Book | What is Islamic Studies? European and North American Approaches to a Contested Field (@AKU_ISMC)

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on July 13, 2022

A new book titled What is Islamic Studies? European and North American Approaches to a…

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  • Aga Khan Foundation

A special screening of a film exploring the challenges of providing temporary housing for refugees was held at Cinema Lumiere in London, UK @Refugees

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 24, 2022

Contributed by Karim JivrajWorld Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations…

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  • Aga Khan Development Network

Event | Humanizing Medicine – with Prof. Azim Jiwani and featuring Prof. David Nabarro CBE

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 17, 2022

On 23 June 2022 at 12h00 to 13h00 BST, on Zoom, join a conversation with…

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  • Award for Architecture

Short-listed projects for Aga Khan Award for Architecture on display at Coal Drops Yard in London, UK

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 14, 2022

Contributed by Karim Jivraj: Twenty short-listed projects nominated for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture…

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  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

Alnoor Bhimani Received the 2021 British Accounting and Finance Lifetime Achievement Award

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on May 27, 2022

The British Accounting and Finance Association (BAFA), formerly the British Accounting Association, was established in…

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  • UK

Breaking Boundaries: Transforming the Aga Khan University | @the.ismaili @akuglobal

  • by Sujjawal Ahmad
  • Posted on April 11, 2022April 11, 2022

Sulaiman Shahabuddin, the new President of The Aga Khan University (Karachi, Pakistan), will deliver a…

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  • UK

A Post COVID World | Dr Mohamed M Keshavjee | #Ramadan Bites 2022

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  • Posted on April 7, 2022

Dr. Mohamed M Keshavjee reflects on life after the pandemic and some of the lessons…

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  • Books

New Book| Conservation Agriculture in Africa: Edited by Saidi Mkomwa and Amir Kassam

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 10, 2022March 11, 2022

Conservation Agriculture (the use of no tillage systems) to preserve soil structure and integrity has…

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  • Books

New Book| The Crops Round Up: Edited by Professor Amir Kassam

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  • Posted on February 15, 2022February 15, 2022

Professor Amir Kassam, University of Reading, UK and Moderator, Global Conservation Agriculture Community of Practice…

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  • Institute of Ismaili Studies

Exhibition: Wladimir Ivanow & Modern Ismaili Studies, Aga Khan Centre Gallery, London

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  • Posted on February 4, 2022

An exhibition on the pioneering scholar of Ismailis studies at the Aga Khan Centre, London,…

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  • Interfaith

Mohamed Keshavjee in conversation with Sumayya Vally, architect of the Serpentine Pavilion 202

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  • Posted on January 30, 2022January 30, 2022

South-African born Sumayya Vally’s design, research, and pedagogical practice, Counterspace, is centred on finding form…

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Ismaili Muslim Achievements

Dr Shela Hirani receives the 2022 Saskatchewan, Canada Multicultural Leadership Award

Alisha Wissanji received the 2022 Iris Unger Award in Montreal (Canada)

Khaliah Mitha – 2022 Miss Queen Teen Calgary (Canada)

Salman Bhojani and Suleman Lalani: Texas voters elect first-ever Muslim state lawmakers

Arif Keshani Appointed High Commissioner of Canada in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Indigo pilot Aafrin Hirani’s inspiring journey from grocery store to cockpit

Radiation oncologist helps modernize cancer treatments in multiple continental regions

Dr. Hakique N. Virani (@hakique) to receive the University of Calgary’s Highest Alumni Honor

Dr. Zohra Lassi received the 2022 Young Tall Poppy Science Award from the Australian Institute of Policy and Science

Dr. Shafik Dharamsi appointed Dean of the School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Centre at Forth Worth

First Pakistani nurse, Dr. Rozina Karmaliani (@RKarmaliani), inducted into the American Academy of Nursing (@AmericanAcademyNursing)

Farhan Bhanji appointed Vice-Dean, Education, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University (Montreal, Canada)

Ismaili Women from Pakistan Mark Historical Achievements | @imnatashabaig @Samina_Baig

Zahra Mawani, a BEd Student at York University (Canada), Received the 2021-2022 Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award

Dr. Karima Velji (@KarimaVelji) appointed Chief of Nursing and Professional Practice and Assistant Deputy Minister for Ontario [Canada]

Professor Shenila Khoja-Moolji (@SKhojaMoolji ) appointed as the Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani Associate Professor of Muslim Societies at Georgetown University (USA) (@ACMCU)

Dr Naheed Dosani (@NaheedD) awarded Honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, by Ontario Tech University (Canada) (@ontariotech_u)

Dr Shela Hirani (@ShelaHirani) Received the 2022 YWCA Regina Nutrien Women of Distinction Award for Research, The Sciences, & Technology (Canada)

Alnoor Bhimani Received the 2021 British Accounting and Finance Lifetime Achievement Award

Sujjawal Ahmad Among 2021 Global Health Award Recipients @KeystoneSymp

Interfaith

Chand Raat of Jamad al-Awwal 1444, 24 November 2022: Philosophy and Importance of DU’A (ritual prayer)

Allahu Akbar | Adhan | Muslim’s Call to Prayer

Chand Raat of Rabi al-Awwal 1444, 26th September 2022: The Meaning of Worship

Chand Raat of Safar 1444, 27th August 2022: The Ummah (Brotherhood- One Nation)

Three generations of Pakistani photographers in the Emirates, Digitally Studio, capture significant events locally and globally | @asmaalizain

Muharram 1444 – 29th July 2022: Faith and Practice in Islamic Traditions

Chand Raat of Dhu al-Hajj 1443 – 29th June 2022: Ahl al-Kitab “People of the Book”

Chand Raat of Dhu al-Qa’dah, 1443 – 30th May 2022: Rites of Birth – Bay’ah

Professor Ruba Kana’an @DVSUtm considers how art and architecture tell stories about societies @AgaKhanMuseum

Chand Raat of Shawwal 1443 Hijri – 1st May 2022: Eid al-Fitr

The Noble Month of Ramadan Kareem – 1443 Hijri – 1st April 2022

PBS Documentary: The Great American Muslim Road Trip @PBS

A heartwarming rendition of the nasheed “Tala Al Badru” by singer H Ahmed

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His Highness the Aga Khan: “We must explore every opportunity to have different faiths come together in addressing the problems of our respective societies” #Interfaithharmonyweek

Chand Raat of Rajab 1443 – 1st February 2022: The Concept of Ikhlas

Sandy Kurt: An artist specializing in Islamic geometric patterns

Mohamed Keshavjee in conversation with Sumayya Vally, architect of the Serpentine Pavilion 202

Chai, Love, and Prayer – An Online Gathering of Mystical Teachings And Sacred Music @Ostadjaan

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Fables taught universal ideals of leadership

The Rose and the Nightingale: A story representing the central theme of mysticism and esoteric traditions

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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

His Highness the Aga Khan: Qualities of rock crystal are symbolic of the beauty and ever-unfolding mystery of the Creator

His Highness the Aga Khan: “Civilisations manifest and express themselves through their art” #internationaldayofislamicart

Nimira’s Blog: Fatimid art incorporated the doctrine of Imamat

The Museum Celebrating Greece’s link to the Islamic World

The Art of Islam: Foreign Yet Familiar

Illuminated Tours: Educational Tour to Turkey 2019 @ostadjaan

Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia: Qajar Ceramics – Bridging Tradition and Modernity

Honoring a legacy centuries in the making – Eric Broug’s new work, Best Practice in Islamic Geometric Design @99NamesProject @EricAuthor

Dubai Opens ‘Al Quran Park’ Featuring Miracles of Islam

Hafeez Jamal: “Literally creating Heaven on Earth” TEDxUTSC

British Museum’s new gallery shows the influence of Islam in the Middle East and beyond

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Interview | Zainab Verjee shares her thoughts on systemic racism, diversity management, and Canada’s place in the arts

“A For Allah” – Nursery Rhyme With Animation

Artany Art Gallery – an international digital gallery of rising Ismaili artists

Rozina Kanchwala (@RoziKanch) – Making Environmental Education More Accessible

Farhan Shah: “Yeh sirf rooh ka kaam hai (It’s only soul’s work)”

Artistic portraits and wood carvings by Khalil Najmi

Searching for the Blues: Episode Two – Indian Blues | @AgaKhanMuseum| @amarrass

Leaves Flying in Autumn (2000) | @wumanpipa | (@agakhanmusic)

Irfan Sheen (@irfansheenmusic)| Vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist

Nimira’s Blog: Fatimid art incorporated the doctrine of Imamat

Canadian Ismaili Iman Vellani set to play title role in Marvel’s “Ms. Marvel” series for Disney Plus

Nasir Khusraw’s “Guzinam” ft. Shahid Akhtar Qalandar (@A_Qalandar) With Music, Lyrics, Urdu & English Translations

Amin Mawani Salutes “Imam-e-Zaman” in New Geet (With Lyrics & Translations)

Ameera Nimjee: Kathak: Stories in Motion- @KBTCtv Profile @KazmLaila

Walid Ehssan-HEARTist: The Return – توبه (repentance)

Moving Still: Performative Photography in India

Javid a.k.a. JAH: Toronto Just Got a New Kawhi Leonard Mural

Jibran Sharif: Thoughts of a Drop

“Dream and Trauma: Reopening of the Carpet Rooms in the Museum of Islamic Art” at Pergamonmuseum, Berlin

Ekphrastic poetry by Afraaz Mulji

Devotion

Ali Goyam Ali Joyam || Kids Version || NsN Production

Ginans with Harvard Professor Dr. Ali Asani featuring melodies by Jamil Assani

JollyGul.com: Happy Mother’s Day – Ginan By Nasim Bhimji #Mothersday

Dedicated to Ismaili Women: Ginan with music, recited by Shemina Bhojani – Sayyeda Imaam Begum prays for mercy

Pir Sadardin’s Ginan: Hanif Gulamani’s rendition: Aasamaanee tambal

Pir Shams Urges Spiritual Awareness 24/7 – Ginan Garbi With Music.

Ginans: The Transformative Knowledge – Story of Vazir Ismail Ganji

Watch Harvard Professor explain Ismaili History & Imamat in 5 minutes

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Beware of fakeness, cautions Pir Kabiruddin

Nasim Bhimji: Ginans with Music – From My Soul To Yours | CD 1

With Love From Pir Shams – Ginan With Music

A Ginan in a dream at the Ismaili Centre: By Pir Hassan Kabiruddin – Recited By Alijah Gulamhusein Gulamani

Saheb Ji – Ginan Instrumental | Mehboob Thawer

14-year-old Liam Jadavji recites Ginan “Navrozna Din Sohaamña”

Saba Rawjani: Navroz Na Din Sohammana

Rukhsana Karmali: Farsi Qasida – Bismillahey Mutlaq Tui

Books & Authors

The Institute of Ismaili Studies has three publications as Open Access, free to download or read online.

New Book | The Heat is On: How To Overcome The Climate Emergency

Ya Ali Madad Everyone – An Ismaili Children’s Book

Makerere University, Kampala (Uganda) Alumni Group History Book

South African Constitutional Court receives  a copy of the historic book “The Aga Khan and Africa”

Book Launch: Plant-based Nutrition in Clinical Practice

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Book Launch and Talk I “Humanising Medicine – Making Health Care Tangible” by Dr. Azim Jiwani

New Book | Spice Baby! by Zahra N. Habib

New Book | What is Islamic Studies? European and North American Approaches to a Contested Field (@AKU_ISMC)

Book Reviews | The Globe and Mail Arts staff writers recommend three new books including Ayaz Pirani’s “How Beautiful People Are”

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First Pakistani Author to Write Book on Enhancing Leadership Using Quantum Physics

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New Book| The Crops Round Up: Edited by Professor Amir Kassam

New Book| Humanizing Medicine: Making Health Tangible by Dr Azim Jiwani

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