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Category: Art and Culture

Qawwali by Sabri Brothers in praise of Shah Karim
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Qawwali by Sabri Brothers in praise of Shah Karim

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 31, 2014August 2, 2016

  MUSIC COMPOSED AND DIRECTED BY: Haji Maqbool Ahmed Sabri LEAD VOCALS & HARMONIUM: Haji…

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Sitar & Tabla performance at the Aga Khan Museum Auditorium, Toronto
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Sitar & Tabla performance at the Aga Khan Museum Auditorium, Toronto

  • by AM
  • Posted on October 28, 2014December 2, 2016

Mohamed Assani & Shahbaz Hussain accomplished Sitar and Tabla performers captivate audiences at the Aga Khan Museum…

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Event - November 1 | Ismaili Centre, Burnaby: Narratives of Expression, with Hussein Rashid & Karim Gillani
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Event – November 1 | Ismaili Centre, Burnaby: Hussein Rashid & Karim Gillani – Narratives of Expression: Rethinking Identity & Music in Muslim discourse

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 28, 2014March 29, 2015

An enlightening presentation and discussion on music and identity. This program will help ‘rethink’ modern…

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Toronto Star | Tehreema Mitha brings her original dance to Aga Khan Museum

  • by AM
  • Posted on October 24, 2014December 2, 2016

Tehreema Mitha is in Toronto this week as an artist-in-residence at the recently opened Aga…

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Fayiaz Chunara presents at Making Culture Matter Symposium, Toronto
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Fayiaz Chunara presents at Making Culture Matter Symposium, Toronto

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 21, 2014October 23, 2014

Fayiaz Chunara – Head, Communications & Marketing, Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (MOCCA) Fayiaz Chunara…

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Support & Vote for Inspiring Leadership | Northern Pakistan’s emerging photographer Imran Hunzai – Visit My Country Contest

  • by AM
  • Posted on October 19, 2014December 2, 2016

Ismailimail highlights the first of 4 posts today, seeking support from our readers to vote…

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featured image Musical gathering Ottomon world AKM
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Music in Islam – By Nimira Dewji

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on October 9, 2014October 11, 2016

Ismailimail highlighted Music in Islam Series, a compilation of researched articles presented by Nimira Dewji.…

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Bollywood Singer/Actor Shweta Pandit at Aga Khan Museum
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Bollywood Singer/Actor Shweta Pandit at Aga Khan Museum

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 9, 2014October 30, 2014

Such an honour to perform here in Toronto — at Aga Khan Museum http://t.co/qZOb69yRsi —…

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  • Art and Culture

Imran Hunzai Photography: Vote for Baltit Fort in ‘Visit My Country Contest’

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 8, 2014November 10, 2014

Imran Hunzai has submitted this photograph to “Visit My Country Contest” by YouPic.com. To vote,…

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Sitarist Mohamed Assani & Rup Sidhu at Aga Khan Museum, Toronto

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 8, 2014October 28, 2014

LAPIS Thursday, October 9, 8:00 p.m. Aga Khan Museum Auditorium. Sitarist Mohamed Assani and music…

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Salim-Sulaiman at Aga Khan Museum, Toronto
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Salim-Sulaiman at Aga Khan Museum, Toronto

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 8, 2014October 30, 2014

For Salim-Sulaiman’s North American tour, visit this website for details:

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Ismaili Centre Toronto - Photographed by Karim Wadhwani. Karim is a Chartered Accountant and photography hobbyist from Toronto, Canada.
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Poem: Saara Punjani: the centre (2014)

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 7, 2014November 16, 2017

Saara Punjani is in her final year of the Juris Doctor program at Osgoode Hall…

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Choir at Ismaili Centre's Opening in Toronto
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Choir at Ismaili Centre’s Opening in Toronto

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 7, 2014October 8, 2014

A Choral piece composed by Hussein Janmohammad for the opening of Ismaili Centre in Toronto…

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The Elmer Iseler Singers: Nur - Reflections on Light (2014)
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The Elmer Iseler Singers: Nur – Reflections on Light (2014)

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 7, 2014October 8, 2014

The Spirit Sings with Hussein Janmohamed Nur: Reflections on Light (2014) was commissioned by the…

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Sheniz Janmohamed: Firesmoke Book Launch Word Wednesday Contest (Toronto residents only)
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Sheniz Janmohamed: Firesmoke Book Launch Word Wednesday Contest (Toronto residents only)

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 25, 2014January 31, 2015

What do you find sacred? What is sacred to you? Like and Comment your answer…

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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

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Ginan: Haq to paak tu baadshaah – You are the Truth and the Pure Majestic King

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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: 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

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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

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The Qasida is the devotional poetry of Ismailis of Persian heritage

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Qasidas with Translation

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

Tajik Ismaili Artists: Saqi-e Bawafa Manam

Persian Qasida: Let go of this entire ruse, O lover! Go mad, go mad!

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