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“A Place of Miracles” book launch to be held at Ismaili Centre, Burnaby on April 9, 2016

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 5, 2016April 5, 2016

His Highness Prince Aga Khan Shia Imami Ismaili Council for Canada presents

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Hussein Janmohamed Calgary Ismaili March Band 19280
  • Art and Culture

“Goose Bump Music: Finding, Sounding, Liberating” by Hussein Janmohamed

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 4, 2016April 3, 2016

Music found its way to me at a young age. When I played music I was in my ‘happy place’.

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Bijaan Lalani: Muslim Calgarian's anti-ISIL rap video racks up 2.6 million views in one week
  • Art and Culture

Bijaan Lalani: Muslim Calgarian’s anti-ISIL rap video racks up 2.6 million views in one week

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 4, 2016April 3, 2016

A video that artist Bijaan Lalani posted online in November has picked up steam.

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South Asian American Digital Archive: Aga Khan III in Chicago, Illinois, 1907
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South Asian American Digital Archive: Aga Khan III in Chicago, Illinois, 1907

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 3, 2016March 31, 2016

Half-length portrait of Aga Khan III, head of the Ismailis, during a visit to Chicago, Illinois in 1907

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Why Arif Virani ran for Parliament
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Why Arif Virani ran for Parliament

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 2, 2016March 31, 2016

His career as a lawyer took him around the world. But Virani is now at home in Ottawa

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Professor Salimah Meghani featured in "Medical Ethics Advisor"
  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

Professor Salimah Meghani featured in “Medical Ethics Advisor”

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 2, 2016March 31, 2016

Salimah H Meghani, PhD, MBE, RN, FAAN, Associate Professor of Nursing, was recently featured in the February 2015 edition of “Medical Ethics Advisor”

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British Columbia Premier Christy Clark visits the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby
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British Columbia Premier Christy Clark visits the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 2, 2016March 31, 2016

“Pleasure to speak with members of the #Burnaby Ismaili Centre about their work to promote diversity in the community.”

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  • Canada

Ali Velshi to receive honorary degree from Queen’s University

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 2, 2016March 31, 2016

Ali Velshi (Artsci’94) graduated from Queen’s with a degree in religious studies.

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Zameer Kassam: Ex-McKinsey analyst finds new path as lavish jeweler
  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

Zameer Kassam: Ex-McKinsey analyst finds new path as lavish jeweler

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 2, 2016March 31, 2016

Few jewelers — if any — can boast that a Federal Reserve honcho sits on its advisory board.

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Saherish Surani: Youth health project continues to thrive
  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

Saherish Surani: Youth health project continues to thrive

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 1, 2016March 31, 2016

Saherish Surani, an aspiring and ambitious 16 year old, who currently attends Veterans Memorial High School as a Junior.

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Professor Karim Aly Kassam to lead team to aid mountain societies facing climate change, and train undergraduates at University of Central Asia
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Professor Karim Aly Kassam to lead team to aid mountain societies facing climate change, and train undergraduates at University of Central Asia

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 1, 2016March 31, 2016

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North Vancouver's Adam Karmali relishes opportunity to play for hoops title with Dalhousie Tigers
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North Vancouver’s Adam Karmali relishes opportunity to play for hoops title with Dalhousie Tigers

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 1, 2016March 31, 2016

For a brief time anyway, Adam Karmali turned tour guide in his return to Vancouver this week.

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"In the Moment" at the Aga Khan Museum. A Reflection by Alyna Nanji
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“In the Moment” at the Aga Khan Museum. A Reflection by Alyna Nanji

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 31, 2016July 5, 2016

By Alyna Nanji, exclusive for Ismailimail

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Fredric Roberts Photography Workshops at the Aga Khan Museum: Toronto, Day 3: In Motion
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Fredric Roberts Photography Workshops at the Aga Khan Museum: Toronto, Day 3: In Motion

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 31, 2016March 31, 2016

This morning, we did our first critique of the students’ photos.

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The fears of American Muslims | Harvard Gazette
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The fears of American Muslims | Harvard Gazette

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 31, 2016

The rising anti-Muslim sentiment reflects a “deep polarization” between some Muslims and non-Muslims, one that is rooted in religious illiteracy, said Ali Asani, who moderated the discussion

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Sujjawal Ahmad Appointed to Global Workforce Development in Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine

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USA | Mawlana Hazar Imam Aga Khan V presided over the opening of the Ismaili Center Houston

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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

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

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

The Persian chahar-bagh gardens reflected the unity and harmony of the cosmos

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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

The Daystar of Time – Poem by Sujjawal Ahmad

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

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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

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

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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Ali Jan Damani: “O’ Imam! Please do not leave us”

Kalaam-e-Mawla, Playlist | Mohamed Virjee

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

Ginan: Unchaa re kot bahu vechana – Your abode is at an elevated fort far away

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

Ginan: Duniya Sirajine Shaah More – Having created the world my Lord

Ginan: Saamee tamaaree vaddee maa(n)he – O Lord in your garden

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

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

JollyGul.com: Valentine’s Qasida Treat for the Jamat from Amin Mawani

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