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Asma & Rumi

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 22, 2017August 25, 2017

Asma Menon and Akbar Padamsee are Ismaili painters and printmakers from Chennai and Mumbai, India.…

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Asif Virani: Diamond Jubilee Poetry #2 - Imamat
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Asif Virani: Diamond Jubilee Poetry #2 – Imamat

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 21, 2017October 29, 2017

I have pledged in this year of Diamond Jubilee 2017-18 – which I believe is…

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Mubarak Muhammad Ali
  • Art and Culture

From Canada to Pakistan, Artists Inspired By The Aga Khan Museum’s Architecture

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 21, 2017August 21, 2017

Mubarak Muhammad Ali is a sketch artist who is also a stage actor. A physiotherapist…

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Despacito - Rubab
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Despacito – Rubab

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 13, 2017August 13, 2017

Music recreated by: DJ Ghasuray – Rubab: Zulqarnain Saleem – Animation: DJ Ghasuray & Inara…

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Alhamdullilah by Shaheena Karim
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Song: Alhamdullilah by Shaheena Karim

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 13, 2017August 13, 2017

Lyrics: Shaheena Karim, Music: Raju Kochhar, Back Vocals: Anjum Karim

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Fruit Carver, Chef: Salim Somani
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Fruit Carver, Chef: Salim Somani

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  • Posted on August 8, 2017August 9, 2017

Salim is from Montreal, Quebec where he has been living for the past 40 years…

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Amin J. Rupani: The National Anthem of Pakistan
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Amin J. Rupani of Rupani Films: The National Anthem of Pakistan

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 6, 2017August 8, 2017

It is said that nothing is as important as passion. No matter what you want…

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Classical FM In Conversation With Aga Khan Museum's Head of Performing Arts: Amir Ali Alibhai
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Classical FM In Conversation With Aga Khan Museum’s Head of Performing Arts: Amir Ali Alibhai

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 5, 2017August 6, 2017

Amirali Alibhai, the Aga Khan Museum’s Head of Performing Arts, stopped by The New Classical…

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Aahad Nayani: From humble beginnings to soaring heights
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Aahad Nayani: From humble beginnings to soaring heights

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 3, 2017August 3, 2017

Finding your true calling in life is never easy but pursuing it is an even…

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Poem: Nasimbanu Kassam - Weather Forecast For July 11th
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Poem: Nasimbanu Kassam – Weather Forecast For July 11th

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on July 27, 2017July 28, 2017

Weather Forecast For July 11th Beginning at dawn, on the mezzanine of the universe, will…

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Rossbina Nathoo: Beloved
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Rossbina Nathoo: Beloved

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on July 18, 2017July 23, 2017

July 2017, we celebrate You Beloved Canada We celebrate You Beloved Hazar Imam   All…

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Walid Ehssan: Offering of Love
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Walid Ehssan: Offering of Love

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  • Posted on July 18, 2017July 23, 2017

Canadian-Afghan Ismaili artist Walid Ehssan’s time-lapse video. A portrait of Mawlana Sulan Mohammad Shah. Watch…

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Shahzadi Uzma Devje: Shah Karim, Shah Karim
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Roohi Devje: Shah Karim, Shah Karim

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  • Posted on July 15, 2017July 23, 2017

Thirteen year old Roohi Devje’s rendition of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s “Afreen Afreen” with re-imagined lyrics in English: a devotional tribute to Mawlana Hazar Imam.

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Farhan Shah's Dam Hama Dam Ali Ali
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Farhan Shah’s Dam Hama Dam Ali Ali

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on July 15, 2017August 1, 2017

Ismailis around the world were introduced to professional singer Farhan Shah’s standout, soulful voice, through…

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Eric Karim Amad: Young Ismaili Musician from Lisbon, Portugal
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Eric Karim Amad: Young Ismaili Musician from Lisbon, Portugal

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  • Posted on July 15, 2017July 18, 2017

Eric Karim Amad is a 13 years old, student of music in the Conservatory of…

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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

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Islamic Art

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Fables taught universal ideals of leadership

The Rose and the Nightingale: A story representing the central theme of mysticism and esoteric traditions

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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

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Celebrating Qur’anic Art: A Colloquium of Creativity and Scholarship at The Institute of Ismaili Studies

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The Daystar of Time – Poem by Sujjawal Ahmad

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The First Aga Khan – OPEN ACCESS to download or read online for free

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“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

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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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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: 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!

Ginan: Taariye tu taarannhaar Khudavind – O God save us because you are the only saviour

Ginan: Ek teerath vedhddaa – Admonishing a caravan going for the teerath

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

Persian Qasida: Mashriq e Anware Yazdan Noor Mawlana Karim

Tajik Ismaili Artists: Saqi-e Bawafa Manam

Imamat Day Songs: Shan-i Karim Imam-i Zaman-Vol.1

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

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

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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