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Category: North America

What NYU CUSP is like, according to recent grad Aliya Merali
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What New York University’s Center for Urban Science and Progress is like, according to recent grad Aliya Merali

  • by AM
  • Posted on January 19, 2015December 2, 2016

Aliya Merali had been working in a plasma physics lab at Princeton, but she told us,…

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  • Books

DISE’s Shaheen Shariff author of new book on Sexting, Cyberbullying

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  • Posted on January 19, 2015January 20, 2015

Dr. Shaheen Shariff of the Department of Integrated Studies in Education is author of the new publication Sexting…

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Women & Leadership | Salima Visram – Soular Backpack, Founder

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  • Posted on January 18, 2015December 2, 2016

Yesterday we asked for your support and you delivered! Ismailimail is most grateful to our…

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  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Event – January 21 | Aga Khan Museum, Toronto: Green, Blue, and White: Chinese Ceramics, Shipwrecks, and Ninth-Century Indian Ocean Trade

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  • Posted on January 18, 2015August 6, 2017

John Guy, Curator of South and Southeast Asian Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art,…

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Salima Visram helps a student try out her Soular Backpack (Image via Forbes)
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Spirit of Service: Forbes features Salima Visram, Transforming Lives In Kenya With Solar-Powered Backpacks

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  • Posted on January 17, 2015December 2, 2016

Support Salima reach her goal, with less than 2 days to go she is shy…

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Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird attends a roundtable with youth from ILO Decent Jobs Project
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Government of Canada partners with Aga Khan Foundation Canada to deliver Aswan Skills Development Program in Egypt

  • by AM
  • Posted on January 17, 2015December 2, 2016

January 15, 2015 – Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today concluded his visit to Egypt,…

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  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

Annual Martin Luther King breakfast features Eboo Patel, leader of Interfaith Youth Core

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 17, 2015January 20, 2015

Lisle, Illinois ~ Eboo Patel, Ph.D., whose Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) organization is focused on…

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Dine amidst antiques at Aga Khan Museum's Diwan
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Dine amidst antiques at Aga Khan Museum’s Diwan

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 16, 2015April 22, 2016

An extensive, in-depth review by Toronto Star’s Restaurant Critic Amy Pataki. Read at the source.…

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Soprano Maya Kherani stars in Houston Grand Opera's production of River of Light
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Soprano Maya Kherani stars in Houston Grand Opera’s production of River of Light

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 16, 2015January 20, 2015

An opera with real Houston power: Award-winning author and HGO bring city’s immigrant truths to…

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Two Poems by Saara Punjani: Inspired after visiting the Aga Khan Museum
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Two Poems by Saara Punjani: A Visit to the Aga Khan Museum

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 16, 2015November 16, 2017

Two poems: “Museum” and “courtyard, unedited” Saara Punjani is in her final year of the…

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Merani family: Work begins on DoubleTree hotel in Niagara Falls, USA
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Merani family: Work begins on DoubleTree hotel in Niagara Falls, USA

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  • Posted on January 15, 2015January 16, 2015

When it came time to strike the first blow against the building, Faisal Merani couldn’t…

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CBC Radio: Dr. Saira Sabzaali explains religious extremism

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  • Posted on January 14, 2015January 15, 2015

CBC The Early Edition with Rick Cluff Saira Sabzali has been paying close attention to…

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Nadeem Meghji: Blackstone hunts for apartments in latest rental foray

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  • Posted on January 14, 2015January 15, 2015

Blackstone is hunting for acquisitions to expand LivCor, a Chicago-based company formed last year from…

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  • Canada

Post-Socialism & Islam in Tajikistan: Aliaa Remtilla’s Dissertation Review

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  • Posted on January 14, 2015January 19, 2015

A review of Re‐producing Social Relations; Political and Economic Change and Islam in Post‐Soviet Tajik…

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  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

The Wall Street Journal | Rethinking ‘Islamic Art’

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  • Posted on January 13, 2015February 4, 2017

Toronto’s Aga Khan Museum features diverse, high-quality works to dispel the idea of a homogenous…

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USA | Princess Zahra Aga Khan Guest of Honour at the Ismaili Health Professionals Conference in Houston
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Bird symbolism of spirituality permeates the mythology of numerous cultures
Qasida: Ya Imami Ya Imami – O my Imam, O my Imam
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Quiet Diplomacy: Aga Khan's Villa Water Lily venue of 1985 Superpower summit | BBC & Macau Daily Times
Retrospective: This day in 1985, the Geneva Peace Summit: US & USSR Presidents, Reagan & Gorbachev met at His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan's lakeside chateau

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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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