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A new exhibit at The Aga Khan Museum seeks to change the conversation on Syria. Syria: A Living History is the latest from the Aga Khan Museum. (Image via Arts Toronto on JAZZ.FM 91)
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

On Arts Toronto, host Mark Wigmore of JAZZ.FM 91 interviews Henry Kim on Aga Khan Museum’s exhibition, Syria: A Living History

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 29, 2016November 30, 2016

It’s almost always bad news these days when Syria makes the headlines, but a new…

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Yoga instructor YuMee Chung demonstrates a daring Pyramid Pose at the Aga Khan Museum, with the Ismaili Centre, Toronto in the background. (Image credit: Anne-Marie Jackson)
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Ismaili Centre, Toronto inspires YuMee Chung to demonstrate a dramatic version of the classic yoga ‘Pyramid Pose’

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 29, 2016December 4, 2016

Our dramatic version of the classic Pyramid Pose was inspired by the asymmetrical crystalline structure…

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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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Salaam Namaste TV Canada features Saifa Koonar, National Coordinator for Team Canada, Ismaili Jubilee Games Dubai 2016
  • Canada

Salaam Namaste TV Canada features Saifa Koonar, National Coordinator for Team Canada, Ismaili Jubilee Games Dubai 2016

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  • Posted on November 28, 2016

  Saifa Koonar is the President and CEO of Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation. Salaam Namaste…

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Farhan Mohamed named Vancouver Magazine's 2016 Most Powerful People
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Farhan Mohamed named Vancouver Magazine’s 2016 Most Powerful People

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  • Posted on November 28, 2016

Farhan Mohamed (See all related at Ismailimail) has been named to Vancouver Magazine’s Power 50…

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Aga Khan Museum wins Urban Vitality Award from the Canadian Urban Institute
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Aga Khan Museum wins 2016 Urban Vitality Award from the Canadian Urban Institute

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

Aga Khan Musuem, winner of the Urban Vitality award for its spectacular architectural contribution to…

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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)
  • Canada

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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  • Canada

Thomson Reuters Sustainability interviews Almas Jiwani: Champion of Gender Equality

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

Leaders of Sustainable Development How can leaders become ambassadors for gender equality? Almas Jiwani, CEO…

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Natasha Walji - Top 100 Awards (CNW Group/Women's Executive Network)
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Natasha Walji recognized as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women in WXN’s Top 100 to Celebrate and Inspire Female Leaders

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 25, 2016

Ismailimail is proud to share the story of Natasha Walji being recognized as one of…

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  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Free admission for Syrian refugees to Aga Khan Museum exhibit | Inside Toronto

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 25, 2016December 6, 2016

“We want Syrians to realize the value we place in their arrival in this country,…

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Ismaili Centre lecture on the role of sharia in constitutions
  • Aga Khan University

Webcast: AKU-ISMC’s Dr Gianluca Parolin, to speak on “the role of sharia in constitutions” at the Ismaili Centre Toronto – Today at 8:15 PM EST

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 24, 2016

Dr Gianluca Parolin from the Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations at the Aga…

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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)
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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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Aga Khan gets global award to salute his exemplary role | The Citizen Tanzania
  • Canada

Ismaili Institutions for Canada invites you to submit a 30 second video to celebrate Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 80th Birthday

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 24, 2016August 6, 2017

Make a 30 second video greeting card on your smartphone for Mawlana Hazar Imam’s birthday. Deadline…

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Aga Khan Museum offers Syrian newcomers free admission to the acclaimed exhibition Syria: A Living History | Edmonton Journal
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Aga Khan Museum offers Syrian newcomers free admission to the acclaimed exhibition Syria: A Living History | Edmonton Journal

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 23, 2016December 6, 2016

“The exhibition reminds us of what we often forget amid the narrative of conflict, that…

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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

Bird symbolism of spirituality permeates the mythology of numerous cultures

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

Art & Culture

Bird symbolism of spirituality permeates the mythology of numerous cultures

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

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: 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

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: 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: Ab teree mohabat lagee – Now I am in love with you

Ginan: Aanand aanand kariyo rikhisaro – Rejoice, rejoice o believers!

Munaajaat: Ya Aly Khoob mijaalas jeenat karke – O Aly, in the fair assembly gloriously adorned

Ginan: Gat maa(n)he aavine – Having come to the congregation

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

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

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

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

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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