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Farah Nasser hosts a panel of refugees who fled persecution | Global News Canada
  • Canada

Farah Nasser hosts a panel of refugees who fled persecution | Global News Canada

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 2, 2016February 1, 2016

Farah Nasser hosts a panel of refugees from other countries who fled persecution in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Vietnam and Hungary.

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Vancouver actress Aliza Vellani to star in new X-Files TV series
  • Art and Culture

Vancouver actress Aliza Vellani to star in new X-Files TV series

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 2, 2016February 1, 2016

“I play Sandeep, a nurse who works by Scully’s side in the series,” said Vellani

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Reporter Shams Charania talks about his love for basketball, what pushes him to succeed
  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

Reporter Shams Charania talks about his love for basketball, what pushes him to succeed

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 2, 2016February 1, 2016

Shams was a normal kid. He grew up in the Chicago area playing basketball, hanging out with friends and doing normal teenage things. Very early in his life, however, he realized he loved seeing news about breaking trades and transactions in his beloved sport of the NBA.

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Kahir Lalji appointed provincial manager of British Columbia's new Better at Home program to help seniors
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Kahir Lalji appointed provincial manager of British Columbia’s new Better at Home program to help seniors

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 1, 2016January 31, 2016

Kahir Lalji is the new provincial Program Manager of the seniors program Better at Home.

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Sheniz Janmohamed: A poet’s fascination with the Aga Khan Museum | Globe & Mail

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 31, 2016January 30, 2016

As an artist, I struggle with being labelled. Sometimes, people recognize me as an “Ismaili Poet” or a “Muslim Poet.”

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Certificates awarded at Early Childhood Development Centre, San Diego Jamatkhana, California
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Certificates awarded at Early Childhood Development Centre, San Diego Jamatkhana, California

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 31, 2016January 30, 2016

Their first certificate for summer reading ‪#‎ECDC‬

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UBC 2015 Virani Lecture (endowed by Amir and Yasmin Virani) features South African Muslim Scholar Dr. Farid Esack
  • Canada

UBC 2015 Virani Lecture (endowed by Amir and Yasmin Virani) features South African Muslim Scholar Dr. Farid Esack

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 30, 2016January 29, 2016

2015 Virani Lecture: “Falling for ISIS”, featuring Dr. Farid Esack.

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Soraya Lakhani: How to keep the weight of the economic downturn off your kids' shoulders
  • Canada

Soraya Lakhani: How to keep the weight of the economic downturn off your kids’ shoulders

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 30, 2016January 31, 2017

Soraya Lakhani is a registered psychologist and the director of Yellow Kite Child Psychology in Calgary.

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Diwan at the Aga Khan Museum: Top 10 Hidden Gems of Winterlicious 2016 | Scorch
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Diwan at the Aga Khan Museum: Top 10 Hidden Gems of Winterlicious 2016 | Scorch

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 29, 2016April 22, 2016

If you’ve ever wanted to travel back in time and experience the ambiance of 17th century middle eastern luxury…

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Cabinet of Quebec appoints Professor Bilkis Vissandjee for the commission on medically assisted end-of-life care
  • Canada

Cabinet of Quebec appoints Professor Bilkis Vissandjee for the commission on medically assisted end-of-life care

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 29, 2016January 28, 2016

The Council of Ministers have made ​​the following appointments at its meeting: Bilkis Vissandjée, Commission on end of life care

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Women in Art, by Taslim Samji
  • Art and Culture

Women in Art, by Taslim Samji

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 29, 2016January 28, 2016

Muslim women of stature have made a huge impact in the arts in regions such as Yemen, Syria, Turkey and Central Asia.

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Alysha Shivji spearheads campaign to certify Stanford University as a Fair Trade University
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Alysha Shivji spearheads campaign to certify Stanford University as a Fair Trade University

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 29, 2016January 28, 2016

Alysha Shivji is presently a Research Analyst at Apple in San Francisco Bay Area.

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Harvard University's Course on Ginans, with Professor Ali Asani
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Harvard University’s Course on Ginans, with Professor Ali Asani

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 28, 2016January 28, 2016

This course explores traditions of Islamic spirituality in South Asia through the lens of three genres: the qawwali, concerts of mystical poetry; sufiana kalam, Sufi romantic epics and folk poems; and the ginans.

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Dr. Tazim Kassam: An anthology of hymns by the Satpanth Ismaili Saint, Pīr Shams
  • Canada

Dr. Tazim Kassam: An anthology of hymns by the Satpanth Ismaili Saint, Pir Shams

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 28, 2016June 26, 2016

Songs of wisdom and circles of dance – An anthology of hymns by the Satpanth Ismāʻīlī Saint, Pīr Shams

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My New Year's resolutions, by Canadian Nurses Association president Karima Velji
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My New Year’s resolutions, by Canadian Nurses Association president Karima Velji

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 28, 2016January 27, 2016

Be mindful of our shared purpose: The common thread among the various groups of nurses is dedication to better health for all.

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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

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Pakistan | Aga Khan University Medical College’s Dean Dr Karim Damji honored with 2026 AGS Humanitarian Award for excellence in global eye care

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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

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

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

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

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: Kutumb parivār sajnā

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

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

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: 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: 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…

Qasida: Ta Surato Paiwande Jahan Bud Ali Bud – Ali the ever present

Ginan: Kalpat jalpat maayaa e mohee – Mirage-like and false is this illusory existence in which my soul is attached

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

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

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

Qasidas with Translation

Qasida: Dur ze daryayi haqiqat – The pearl of the ocean of truth

Tajik Ismaili Artists: Saqi-e Bawafa Manam

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

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

Persian Qasida: Amir Al Momenin, by Rukhsana Karmali

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