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New Book by Ayaz Pirani: Happy You Are Here
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New Book by Ayaz Pirani: Happy You Are Here

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 21, 2016September 14, 2016

Ayaz Pirani (ayazpirani.com) was born in Musoma, Tanzania to parents born in Kapsabet and Tanga.

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Former Afghanistan National Football Team Captain Zohib Islam Amiri writes about inspiring young Afghans through sports | Roshan Telecom
  • Afghanistan

Former Afghanistan National Football Team Captain Zohib Islam Amiri writes about inspiring young Afghans through sports | Roshan Telecom

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 21, 2016June 21, 2016

I was born in Afghanistan but spent most of my childhood as a refugee in Pakistan. My family and I had to endure a lot of hardships as refugees and had to fight daily to survive.

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Global Pluralism launches the new Global Pluralism Award - Recognize those advancing respect for diversity
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Global Pluralism launches the new Global Pluralism Award – Recognize those advancing respect for diversity

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 21, 2016November 14, 2017

The new Global Pluralism Award recognizes pluralism in action.

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Humanitarian Crises: Almas Jiwani to Deliver Keynote Address at the Syrian Refugees Sponsorship Program
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Humanitarian Crises: Almas Jiwani to Deliver Keynote Address at the Syrian Refugees Sponsorship Program

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 21, 2016June 20, 2016

This is one of the first of two major events taking place to fundraise for the families and refugees from Syria.

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Akbar Haji Obituary - Vancouver, BC
  • Canada

Akbar Haji Obituary – Vancouver, BC

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 21, 2016June 20, 2016

HAJI, Akbar July 3, 1938 – June 10, 2016 After a courageous five-year battle with…

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Zool Suleman: Privacy Commissioner slams Canadian Border Agency for 'Border Security' TV | National Observer
  • Canada

Zool Suleman: Privacy Commissioner slams Canadian Border Agency for ‘Border Security’ TV | National Observer

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 21, 2016June 20, 2016

In a scathing report released last week, three years after an initial complaint was lodged, federal Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien has found the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to be in breach of Canada’s Privacy Act.

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Ladha: Newcomers to Canada have some expectations too | Calgary Herald
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Ladha: Newcomers to Canada have some expectations too | Calgary Herald

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 21, 2016June 20, 2016

Re: “Let’s raise the bar for who we allow to become new Canadians,” Daphne Bramham, Opinion, May 20.

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Calgary Centre for Newcomers showcases success stories on World Refugee Day - CBC.ca
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Calgary Centre for Newcomers showcases success stories on World Refugee Day – CBC.ca

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 21, 2016June 20, 2016

Alberta’s Minister of Tourism and Culture Ricardo Miranda, officials from the Aga Khan Foundation, and several resettled refugees will speak at the event

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Malik Gillani: How the Orlando massacre affected me
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Malik Gillani: How the Orlando massacre affected me

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 21, 2016April 22, 2017

I am a Shia Ismaili Muslim. We call our mosque a Jamat Khana.

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Vali Jamal's Obituary for Former Minister and Ambassador Wanume Kibedi
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Vali Jamal’s Remembrance of Former Minister and Ambassador Wanume Kibedi

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 21, 2016June 20, 2016

He gave the photo to me with so much affection with H.H. the Aga Khan, always referring to him as His Highness.

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Ronak Lakhani honoured with Pakistan's Sitara-e-Imtiaz, elected to the Board of Special Olympics International
  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

Ronak Lakhani honoured with Pakistan’s Sitara-e-Imtiaz, elected to the Board of Special Olympics International

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 20, 2016

Elected to the board in November 2015, Ms. Ronak Lakhani’s term will begin in January 2016. She is currently the General Secretary on the Board of Special Olympics Pakistan

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Franchising investor Aziz Hashim and NRD Partners | CNBC

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 20, 2016

“Franchising is a great way to attain the American dream,” Hashim said. He learned this firsthand.

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Poem Zafeera Kassam: A father like no other
  • Ismaili Muslim Authors

Poem Zafeera Kassam: A father like no other

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 19, 2016June 19, 2016

Poem Zafeera Kassam: A father like no other

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The Game of Life - Ismaili Edition, by Ezaan Mangalji
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The Game of Life – Ismaili Edition, by Ezaan Mangalji

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 19, 2016June 19, 2016

“The most valuable experience of this immigration project was really learning and understanding the hardships that people have gone through to reach a better life.”

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Ontario Fanous Relay for Ismaili Jubilee Games & Canada Day Celebrations
  • Canada

Ontario Fanous Relay for Ismaili Jubilee Games & Canada Day Celebrations

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 19, 2016July 5, 2016

Ontario Jubilee Games Team Canada announces the Fanous relay in Toronto between June 28th-July 2nd

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

A presentation on Naklanki Gita by Ali Jan Damani

A Ginan on Love

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

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

Ginan: “Suno Suno Momano Sun Man” – Das Batiyan – A Ginan of Pir Shams

Ginan: Dhan dhan aajno daaddlo – It is an auspicious day today

Ginan: Aaj aanand paamiya man ke – Today this mind (heart) has attained joy

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

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

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

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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