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Category: Iran

  • Celebration

Sa’di: “The true morning will not come until the Yalda Night is gone”

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on December 21, 2022

Winter solstice, on December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere and June 20 in the Southern…

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  • History

Hafiz, one of the most celebrated Persian poets, inspired early European Romantics including Goethe

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on December 6, 2022

Shams-ud-din Muhammad, one of the most celebrated of the Persian poets, known by his pen-name…

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  • History

The paisley motif is a Persian symbol of life and eternity

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on August 12, 2022

Mawlana Hazar Imam’s robes comprise motifs known as paisley. The motif can be traced back…

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  • Afghanistan

“Mubarak Baad” #ImamatDay65 #OneJamat

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

The Ismaili is pleased to present Mubarak Baad, a collaboration of Central Asian artists originating…

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  • India

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

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on June 15, 2022June 15, 2022

From the Greek myein, “to close the eyes,” which is the root of the words…

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  • History

The writings of Nasir al-Din al-Tusi illustrate the high level of intellectual life at the Nizari Ismaili fortress of Alamut

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on February 17, 2022February 22, 2022

Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn al-Hasan al-Tusi, better known as Nasir al-Din Tusi, one of the…

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  • History

Ivanow: “They [Ismailis] … kept through ages burning that Light … which God always protects…”

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on February 3, 2022

Following the death of Fatimid Caliph-Imam al-Mustansir bi’llah in 1094, there was a dispute over…

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  • Aga Khan III

Fabricated medieval legends permeated Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III’s meeting with a dignitary, and hindered Ivanow’s publication of Ismaili works

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on January 18, 2022January 18, 2022

The medieval tales known as Legends of the Assassins were fabricated stories about the Nizari…

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  • Aga Khan I

The transformation of the Khoja Ismaili community into a distinct, cosmopolitan one was due to the vision of the Aga Khans

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on December 28, 2021

Named after the sixth Imam, the Ismailis, during the course of history, have, under the…

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Academic Paper: The portrayal of the Nizari Isma'ilis in the Assassin’s Creed video game series
  • Education

Academic Paper: The portrayal of the Nizari Isma’ilis in the Assassin’s Creed video game series

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 10, 2020February 10, 2020

“Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed does a remarkable – though not flawless – job in presenting a…

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  • Architecture

Easy Nash: Physical metaphors focus the rational mind towards transcendental suprarational divine reality

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019

By Easy Nash Quote of His Highness Aga Khan IV: “Quran Symposium:….a reflection of how…

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Transforming Traditions: The Arts of 19th Century Iran -- A Country at the Crossroads Between Tradition and Transformation
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Transforming Traditions: The Arts of 19th Century Iran – A Country at the Crossroads Between Tradition and Transformation: Exhibition at the Aga Khan Museum

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 4, 2018September 4, 2018

Aga Khan Museum brings together a fascinating selection of masterpieces created under the Qajar dynasty…

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  • Institute of Ismaili Studies

Harvard & IIS scholars present on Nizari Ismaili Thought at Iranian Studies Conference

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 14, 2018August 13, 2018

The Association for Iranian Studies Conference taking place at UC Irvine on August 15, 2018…

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Love God with all the heart, might, mind and soul – Dr. Omid Safi and Radical Love
  • Books

Love God with all the heart, might, mind and soul – Dr. Omid Safi and Radical Love

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on May 31, 2018May 30, 2018

We are immensely thankful to Andrew Kosorok for this exclusive interview with popular author and…

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The Prince and the Shah: Royal Portraits from Qajar Iran – Freer | Sackler
  • Art and Culture

The Prince and the Shah: Royal Portraits from Qajar Iran – Freer | Sackler

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 17, 2018February 17, 2018

In our age of social media and selfies, it may be difficult to grasp the…

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Ikhwan al-Safa (Brethren of Purity) Wins 35th Iran National 'Book of the Year' Award
  • Books

Ikhwan al-Safa (Brethren of Purity) Wins 35th Iran National ‘Book of the Year’ Award

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 9, 2018

Winners of the 35th Iran National Award for Book of the Year and the 25th…

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  • Canada

What One Jamat really means. The Generosity of Spiritual Brothers and Sisters

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 29, 2018January 28, 2018

Story of an Iranian Ismaili who passed away in July 2017. We are presenting this…

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At the Aga Khan Museum Toronto: An Israeli-Iranian musical initiative set to bridge the divide | The Canadian Jewish News
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

At the Aga Khan Museum Toronto: An Israeli-Iranian musical initiative set to bridge the divide | The Canadian Jewish News

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on November 24, 2017November 24, 2017

A love poem written by Rumi, a 13th-century Persian poet, is the inspiration for an…

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Professor Roy P. Mottahedeh to present on Medieval Iranian city of Kashan: Crossroads of Commerce and Culture
  • Civilization

Professor Roy P. Mottahedeh of Harvard University to present on Medieval Iranian city of Kashan: Crossroads of Commerce and Culture

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 30, 2017October 29, 2017

Aga Khan University Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations presents Medieval Kashan: Crossroads of…

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Mubarak Muhammad Ali: Nasir ol Molk Mosque, Iran - Artwork Time Lapse Video
  • Art and Culture
  • Video

Mubarak Muhammad Ali: Nasir ol Molk Mosque, Iran – Artwork Time Lapse Video

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 8, 2017October 7, 2017

Mubarak Muhammad Ali Sorathiya is a physiotherapist, artist and actor.

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  • History

This month in history: Hasan-i Sabbah arrived in Fatimid Cairo to pursue further education

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on August 18, 2017August 21, 2017

Hasan-i Sabbah, founder of the Nizari Ismaili state of Alamut, arrived in Fatimid Cairo in…

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  • Education

The story of Princess Tahmina and Rustam, from Firdawsi’s Shahnama, was a popular episode for illustration

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on August 7, 2017August 7, 2017

The Shahnama (The Book of King), composed by the Persian poet Firdawsi (940-1020) around the year…

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In a 12th-Century Iranian Poem, a Vision of Solidarity We Need Today
  • Iran

In a 12th-Century Iranian Poem, a Vision of Solidarity We Need Today

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 6, 2017June 6, 2017

Farīd Ud-Dīn Attar, a pharmacist and poet in 12th-century Nishapur, Iran, composed The Conference of the Birds as a Sufi allegory for the soul’s journey to the Divine

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Why Iran Is Opening Its Doors to Bold Architecture
  • Architecture

Why Iran Is Opening Its Doors to Bold Architecture

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 1, 2017June 1, 2017

This approach to modern architecture has garnered great results for Iranian talents

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  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

14th-century Persian poet Hafez a guide for today’s Iranian-Canadians

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on May 24, 2017May 24, 2017

Mohandez, the Canadian society of Iranian engineers and architects, sponsored Kanani’s lectures at Toronto’s Aga Khan Museum and an Iranian community centre.

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Sujjawal Ahmad on the Spotlight | @AKUGlobal @sujjawalahmad

Dr Shela Hirani Awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal

The Institute of Ismaili Studies Establishes Farhad Daftary PhD Scholarships

Chand Raat of Rajab 1444 – 22nd January 2023: Zikr and Collective Worship

A.C. Charania Appointed NASA’s Chief Technologist  @ac_charania @NASA

Devotional Song “Mehar-E-Mawla” (‘Love to Mawla’)

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

Salgirah 2022 Mehfil: An Evening of Shukrana

Tanzania: Aga Khan Street unveiled in honour of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s birthday

Chand Raat of Jamad al-Thani 1444 – 23rd December 2022: Ways in which Mawlana Ali (a.s.), features in our daily practice

Yasmin P. Karim’s report of her participation at the 2022 Paris Peace Forum

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

An Ismaili Answer to the Problem of Evil by Dr. Khalil Andani

Online Event | Association for the Study of Ginans: Are Ginans Islamic or Hindu?

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

Ginanguru Presents: Global Choral Recitation of Talika Ginan: “Eji Sahebe Farman” #Salgirah86

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

Building bridges – religions’ role in our societies | Eboo Patel (@EbooPatel)| TEDxChicago #Interfaithharmonyweek

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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Islamic Art

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

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

Art & Culture

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

Nasim Bhimji: Ginans with Music – From My Soul To Yours | CD 3

Qasida: Ali Goyam Ali Joyam | NsN Production

Mushkil Kusha Mawla Ali | Saakin

Nasim Bhimji: Ginans with Music – From My Soul To Yours | CD 2

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

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

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”

Book Review by Theo Richardson-Gool (@theo_gool) | A Memoir To Humanizing Medicine by Azim H. Jiwani

New Book: Memories of a Ugandan Refugee by Jalal Jaffer

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

Book Discussion with Dagikhudo Dagiev, Author of Central Asian Ismailis: An Annotated Bibliography of Russian, Tajik and Other Sources

New Book| Central Asian Ismailis: An Annotated Bibliography of Russian, Tajik and Other Sources by Dagikhudo Dagiev @nkholmat2021 @EditorSophie

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

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

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

Book Review by Dr. Reza Shah-Kazemi |Faith and Ethics by Ali Lakhani

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