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Abu Dhabi's The National - top international exhibitions this week: Istanbul’s ever-changing moods at the Aga Khan Museum
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Abu Dhabi’s The National – top international exhibitions this week: Istanbul’s ever-changing moods at the Aga Khan Museum

  • by AM
  • Posted on February 15, 2016October 11, 2016

The Canadian exhibition of note is A City Transformed: Images of Istanbul Then and Now at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto.

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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visits the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat | Global Centre for Pluralism
  • Canada

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visits the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat | Global Centre for Pluralism

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 15, 2016November 24, 2016

An inscription from the UN Sec-Gen Ban Ki Moon’s recent visit to the Global Centre for Pluralism.

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Dr. Ashnoor Nagji: Frequently Asked Questions | Pregnancy Vancouver
  • Canada

Dr. Ashnoor Nagji: Frequently Asked Questions | Pregnancy Vancouver

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 14, 2016February 14, 2016

Most women who are expecting a baby have a lot of questions about their pregnancy and their health care.

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#BecauseItMatters Profile: Karima Shajani
  • Canada

#BecauseItMatters Profile: Karima Shajani

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 14, 2016February 13, 2016

After completing graduate school and working in the real world for several years, Karima finally discovered the career path she was meant to pursue.

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Professor Bhutta, Aga Khan University: Focus on basic determinants to address stunting globally
  • Aga Khan University

Professor Bhutta, Aga Khan University: Focus on basic determinants to address stunting globally

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 13, 2016February 12, 2016

“The Aga Khan University is leading efforts to monitor nutrition and micronutrient deficiencies in Pakistan and the region, including Afghanistan.”

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Carleton University’s Ugandan Asian Archives Road Show
  • Canada

Carleton University’s Ugandan Asian Archives Road Show

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 13, 2016March 21, 2016

On January 23rd 2016, over 200 people attended the “Ugandan Asian Archives Road Show” hosted by Carleton University at the S. Walter Stewart Library in Toronto.

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Istanbul: A magical city of contrast | National Post
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Istanbul: A magical city of contrast | National Post

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 12, 2016February 11, 2016

When I was a young child in the early 70s, Istanbul had a population of 1.5 million people. Life was slow and leisurely. The city seemed to have forgotten its past.

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Aga Khan Museum features Turkish photographer Murat Germen's images of Toronto & Istanbul
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Aga Khan Museum features Turkish photographer Murat Germen’s images of Toronto & Istanbul

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 12, 2016February 11, 2016

The epic manipulation, 210 by 119 centimetres, is on display at Toronto’s Aga Khan Museum.

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Commemorative Stamp issued by Chinese Government for Dr. Shaf Keshavjee
  • Canada

Commemorative Stamp issued by Chinese Government for Dr. Shaf Keshavjee

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 9, 2016February 8, 2016

Chinese postage stamp with Shaf Keshavjee and Jingyu Chen

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Waterfront Business Centre's Khadija Jiwani
  • Canada

Waterfront Business Centre’s Khadija Jiwani

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 9, 2016February 8, 2016

Khadija Jiwani — known to friends and clients alike as Kat — is at the helm of the upscale co-working space, a multi-purpose office

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Nazir Valani: National Leader, Actuarial Practice, KPMG Canada
  • Canada

Nazir Valani: National Leader, Actuarial Practice, KPMG Canada

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 9, 2016February 8, 2016

Nazir Valani: Leading Actuaries of 2015 – Acquisition International – January 2016

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Canadian Government Ontario, Leadership, Academia and Press visit Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad, India
  • Canada

Government of Ontario, Canada: Leadership, Academia and Press visit Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad, India during their trade mission

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 8, 2016February 23, 2016

Kathleen Wynne meets with some very impressive students at the Aga Khan Academy in Hyderabad, India

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Aga Khan Foundation and Canadian Association of Journalists announce Fellowships for International Development Reporting
  • Aga Khan Foundation

Aga Khan Foundation and Canadian Association of Journalists announce Fellowships for International Development Reporting

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 7, 2016February 6, 2016

Aga Khan Foundation Canada and the Canadian Association of Journalists announces this year’s Fellowships for International Development Reporting

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Karim Ladak: The Cosmopolitan Nomad
  • Canada

Karim Ladak: The Cosmopolitan Nomad

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 7, 2016May 6, 2016

To travel is music to my soul and nourishment for my intellect, it is in my blood.

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Christophe Bouleau of AKTC’s Historic Cities Programme to deliver 2016 Phillips Memorial Lecture
  • Canada

Christophe Bouleau of AKTC’s Historic Cities Programme to deliver 2016 Phillips Memorial Lecture

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 7, 2016February 6, 2016

In this lecture and Q&A, Christophe Bouleau of AKTC’s Historic Cities Programme will discuss historic sites in the context of development…

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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: Jaag jaagre tun jaag – Wake up, wake up, o you, wake up

Ginan: Ye mitthaa Muhammad naam – The name Muhammad is sweet

Ginans: Our Wonderful Tradition – Ismailimail launches a new series

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

Largest Collection of Ginans Online

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

Ginan: Navroz naa din sohaamnnaa – On the glorious day of Navroz

Ginan: Swaami-ne saachu(n) karine sreviye – By considering the Imam to be true, be devoted to him

Music in Ginans is vital for invoking specific emotions

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

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: 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: Sakhee maree aatam naa odhaar – O my Friend! O Saviour of my soul

Ginan: Haq to paak tu baadshaah – You are the Truth and the Pure Majestic King

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!

Ginan: Kheddo kheddo jemaani naavddi – Sail skillfully in the boat

Ginan: Til bhaar tulannaa – Sesame seed’s weight will be accounted for

Qasida: Ya Imami Ya Imami – O my Imam, O my Imam

Ginan: Hu(n) re piyaasi piya tere darshanki – I thirst, o Beloved, for a vision of You

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

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

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

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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