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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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  • Aga Khan IV

Mawlana Shah Karim Aga Khan IV: “Differences must be resolved within the ethic of our faith, through dialogue, through compassion….”

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on August 21, 2017February 8, 2025

“Essential to the creation of a higher order of human relationships is the acceptance of…

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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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  • History

A Fatimid author wrote about the ideal characteristics of a da’i: piety, humility, generosity, forgiveness, ability to protect the weak

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on August 19, 2017

Al-Naysaburi, a Fatimid author, wrote about the ideal characteristics of a da’i: namely the virtues…

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  • History

This month in history: Hasan-i Sabbah arrived in Fatimid Cairo to pursue further education

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on August 18, 2017August 21, 2017

Hasan-i Sabbah, founder of the Nizari Ismaili state of Alamut, arrived in Fatimid Cairo in…

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  • Aga Khan III

Today in history: Imam Sultan Mahomed Shah succeeded to the Imamat

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on August 17, 2017August 17, 2017

Imam Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan III succeeded as Imam on August 17, 1885…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Mawlana Shah Karim Aga Khan IV: “The Faith urges freedom of intellectual enquiry and this freedom does not mean that knowledge will lose its spiritual dimension”

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on August 16, 2017February 8, 2025

“…I am struck by the close relationship which exists between intellect and the faith. During…

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  • Muslim Scholars

Nasir-i Khusraw: “Strive to seek knowledge in order to draw nearer to God”

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on August 14, 2017August 14, 2017

“…that which perceives things as they are is the intellect, while knowledge is in the Pearl…

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Sharmina Mawani & Anjoom A. Mukadam - Interdisciplinary Approaches to the Study of Gujarati Identities: Perspectives of Female Researchers
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Sharmina Mawani & Anjoom A. Mukadam – Interdisciplinary Approaches to the Study of Gujarati Identities: Perspectives of Female Researchers

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 14, 2017August 14, 2017

This fascinating book presents a wide-ranging collection of interdisciplinary research on Gujarati identities in India…

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Dublin, Ireland. August 11, 2017: The all-female US team celebrate after winning the coveted the Aga Khan Trophy (center image) at the Dublin Horse Show. This was the first all-female team triumph in the 91-year history of Nations Cup Jumping competition for the world-famous Aga Khan Cup. Image credit: (L-R), Alan Betson, Christoph Taniere, Cody Glenn, Damien Eagers.
  • Aga Khan III

Girl Power: US Team claims the world-famous Aga Khan Trophy – Nations Cup in a historic win

  • by AM
  • Posted on August 14, 2017May 15, 2025

The coveted Aga Khan Trophy was won in an impressive display of girl power by…

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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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  • Books

One Enduring Lesson – Novel by Jamal Merchant

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 12, 2017August 12, 2017

One Enduring Lesson – Debut Novel by Jamal Merchant Jamal Merchant, a London (UK) based…

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Review: Jamal Merchant's Novel: One Enduring Lesson
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Review: Jamal Merchant’s Novel: One Enduring Lesson

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 12, 2017August 12, 2017

Author – Jamal Merchant Rating – 5/5 stars Number of Pages – 274 Publisher –…

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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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The Drumlanrig Reconciliation Accords: A Historic Step Towards Jewish-Muslim Unity in the UK

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Fables taught universal ideals of leadership

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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

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

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Canada | Concordia University to award Princess Zahra Aga Khan with an honorary doctorate at its spring 2025 convocation

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Honoring Sufi Mysticism with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture: Delhi’s Heritage Unveiled

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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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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

Ginans: Our Wonderful Tradition – Ismailimail launches a new series

Ginan: Sakhee maree aatam naa odhaar – O my Friend! O Saviour of my soul

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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: Ham Dil Khālaq Yā Alī Tu(n)hī Ja Vase – O’ Lord, in my heart only you dwell

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Music in Ginans is vital for invoking specific emotions

Ginan: Ab teree mohabat lagee – Now I am in love with you

Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee USA Visit March 2018 – Welcome, Tribute & Intezari Ginan: Late Alijah Gulamhusein Gulamani and family

Ginan: Kheddo kheddo jemaani naavddi – Sail skillfully in the boat

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

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: 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

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: Kalpat jalpat maayaa e mohee – Mirage-like and false is this illusory existence in which my soul is attached

Abdulsultan Maherali: Ginan in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam

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

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

Poetry has been central to the spiritual life of Muslims

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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