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Category: Art and Culture

Nurturing children with valuable theatre and arts
  • Art and Culture

Nurturing children with valuable theatre and arts

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 2, 2014April 4, 2014

The opening night offered a wonderful show by Al Darb Al Ahmar Arts School. Founded…

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Imtiaz Gulamhussein: Fatimid Period Art
  • Art and Culture

Imtiaz Gulamhussein: Intellec2al ArT

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 1, 2014April 4, 2014

Imtiaz Gulamhussein was born and raised in Mwanza, Tanzania East Africa. He currently lives in…

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Taslim Samji speaks at Intersections Exhibition Opening, November 2013
  • Art and Culture

Taslim Samji speaks at Intersections Exhibition

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 30, 2014November 9, 2014

Thank you to all of you for being here today. I can’t even begin to…

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Matchless tolerance of the 18th century brass astrolabe
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Matchless tolerance of the 18th century brass astrolabe

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 27, 2014September 12, 2014

The 18th century brass astrolabe, an instrument for measuring movements of the Moon and stars,…

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Al-Darb Al-Ahmar Arts School to stage circus performance at Azhar Park
  • Art and Culture

Al-Darb Al-Ahmar Arts School to stage circus performance at Azhar Park

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 27, 2014May 3, 2015

Al-Darb Al-Ahmar Arts School (DAAS) will stage a circus performance titled Lost and Found on…

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Once-upon-a-time-in-Cairo - Al-Ahram Weekly
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Once-upon-a-time-in-Cairo – Al-Ahram Weekly

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 27, 2014March 27, 2014

The opening night offered a wonderful show by Al Darb Al Ahmar Arts School. Founded…

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Animated version of Allama Iqbal 's beautiful poem "Hamdardi" (Sympathy)
  • Art and Culture

Animated version of Allama Iqbal’s beautiful poem “Hamdardi” (Sympathy)

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 25, 2014March 26, 2014
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Faisal Amlani: Saheb Ji Tu More Man Bhawe - My lord, My Heart is Fond of You
  • Art and Culture

Faisal Amlani: Saheb Ji Tu More Man Bhawe – My lord, My Heart is Fond of You

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 21, 2014July 10, 2018

This Ginan has been inspired from Abida Perveen’s Aaj Raaj Mubarak Howe, Which she recited…

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Barkat Ali: Singer and Rubaab Player, Member National Ismaili Musical Ensemble Canada
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Barkat Ali: Singer and Rubaab Player, Member National Ismaili Musical Ensemble Canada

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 21, 2014November 21, 2014

Barkat Ali learned the rubaab playing from his father at a very young age and…

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Golden Gift "Varda Arts - Maulana Karim Shah"
  • Art and Culture

Golden Gift “Varda Arts – Maulana Karim Shah”

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 20, 2014March 21, 2014

Varda Arts is a musical group (family of musicians) and are Sunni, Khoja, Kutchhi who…

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The Ismaili Canada & USA publications - Aga Khan Museum dedicated issues.
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Connections: Aga Khan Museum

  • by AM
  • Posted on March 19, 2014November 30, 2016

Via Connections, Ismaili Mail introduces a new series specifically highlighting some of the international partnerships and…

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  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Connections: Dubai hosts International Preview Exhibition of the Aga Khan Museum

  • by AM
  • Posted on March 19, 2014November 30, 2016

“I wish that we were gathering today to open the Aga Khan Museum in the…

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Dubai opens window to priceless Islamic legacy - Khaleej Times
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Dubai opens window to priceless Islamic legacy – Khaleej Times

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 19, 2014February 4, 2017

Michelangelo. Leonardo da Vinci. Velazquez. Cezanne. Van Gogh. Sir Joshua Reynolds. Jackson Pollock. Name the…

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Shahid Akhtar Qalandar: Calligraphy sculpture
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Shahid Akhtar Qalandar: Calligraphy sculpture

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 18, 2014December 26, 2015

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=678928595503859&set=a.496416013755119.1073741827.213500122046711 https://www.facebook.com/SHAHIDQALANDAR Related: Songs of Shahid Akhtar Qalandar Sketches by Shahid Akhtar Qalandar

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Amirali Alibhai: Using Art for Bridging Communities in Canada
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Amirali Alibhai: Using Art for Bridging Communities in Canada

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 15, 2014August 4, 2017

TORONTO, CANADA–“Humanity in a culture is often recognized by the work of its artists,” says…

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Strengthening Ties: Ismaili Imamat and São Tomé Formalize Collaboration

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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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The paisley motif is a Persian symbol of life and eternity

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The Persian chahar-bagh gardens reflected the unity and harmony of the cosmos

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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