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Aga Khan Program Lecture with Architect Marina Tabassum
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Aga Khan Program Lecture with Architect Marina Tabassum

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 24, 2017

Mar 22, 2017: In projects that range from the scale of the residential block to…

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Wisdom of the Mountains: Pamiri People of Afghanistan and Tajikistan
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Wisdom of the Mountains: Pamiri People of Afghanistan and Tajikistan

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 24, 2017

The Pamiri people of Afghanistan and Tajikistan are among the most isolated communities in the…

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Watch as Aga Khan Museum's Henry Kim describes one of his favourite objects from Syria Living History Exhibition
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Watch as Aga Khan Museum’s Henry Kim describes one of his favourite objects from Syria Living History Exhibition

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 24, 2017March 24, 2017

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Special Olympics: Pervaz Ahmad from GB wins two silver medals as Pakistan shines in Austria
  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

Special Olympics: Pervaz Ahmad from GB wins two silver medals as Pakistan shines in Austria

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 22, 2017March 23, 2017

Hameez-ud-Din and Tehmeena (siblings), Pervaz Ahmed and coach Amina Baig are Ismaili Muslims. Islamabad: Pervaz…

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Dastangoi: An evening of storytelling at AKU's Patients’ Welfare Society Donor Appreciation Dinner
  • Aga Khan University

Dastangoi: An evening of storytelling at AKU’s Patients’ Welfare Society Donor Appreciation Dinner

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 22, 2017March 24, 2017

The Patients’ Behbud Society for Aga Khan University Hospital (PBS) is an independent, charitable society…

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  • Australia

Aussie’s celebrate Navroz with Cricket and Biryani

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 20, 2017March 22, 2017

Jacob K, March 20, 2017: For Navroz 2017 in Melbourne, us Aussie’s did what we…

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Ismaili Artist Shahid Akhtar Qalandar's live art performance
  • Art and Culture

Ismaili Artist Shahid Akhtar Qalandar’s live art performance

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 20, 2017March 22, 2017

Allah and Muhammad (PBUH) calligraphy Ink.   Related More…   Previously on Ismailimail…

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  • Islamic Art

Feminist beauty on display: The IARS Women’s Invitational Exhibition 2017

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 20, 2017December 24, 2017

My mother used to say “History is rarely made without uppity women”, and I think…

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"Baba Ganoush" - Recipes & More: Aga Khan Health Board for the United States of America
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“Baba Ganoush” – Recipes & More, by Aga Khan Health Board for the United States of America

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 19, 2017March 19, 2017

Cook with a dash of flavor and a pinch of health! Presented by Aga Khan…

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Aleem Kassam: Best Dressed Canadian  | The Globe and Mail
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Aleem Kassam: Best Dressed Canadian  | The Globe and Mail

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 19, 2017March 19, 2017

Aleem Kassam Extravagance Enthusiast Interior designer and partner at Kalu Interiors, Aleem Kassam has an…

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Shahzadi Devje: How I beat stress (+14 Recipes to Help Boost Your Mood)
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Shahzadi Devje: How I beat stress (+14 Recipes to Help Boost Your Mood)

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 17, 2017March 19, 2017

For as long as I can remember, I believed that it was my calling to…

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  • Ginans

The Bujh Niranjan, a mystical poem, reveals the close Satpanth – Sufi relationship

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on March 16, 2017February 11, 2018

Ginans are a vast collection consisting of several hundred compositions which have been a central part…

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  • Books

Muqarnas 33 is now available from Brill

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 16, 2017March 17, 2017

Editor: Gülru Necipoğlu, Harvard University. Managing Editor: Karen A. Leal, Harvard University. Table of contents…

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Architecture and Plurality | Lars Müller Publishers
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Architecture and Plurality | Lars Müller Publishers

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 14, 2017March 15, 2017

This book brings together a diverse range of exemplary architectural projects from across the globe.…

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Old Aga Khan Girls School, Dar se Salaam
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Old Aga Khan Girls School, Dar se Salaam

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 14, 2017March 15, 2017

Excerpt from Life Actually by Nargis Gercke-Bhatia (at p 91): “The Aga Khan put a…

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Princess Zahra Aga Khan formally installed as Pro-Chancellor of Aga Khan University
Qasida: Dur ze daryayi haqiqat – The pearl of the ocean of truth
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Prince Amyn Aga Khan conferred the Aga Khan Music Awards distinguished Patron’s Award

Canada | Dr. Zainub Verjee Inducted to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts

Canada | Shiza Hirani, Global Youth Advocate Honored with Outstanding Youth Philanthropist Award and the Henry Baker Scholar Award

Pakistan | Aga Khan University Medical College’s Dean Dr Karim Damji honored with 2026 AGS Humanitarian Award for excellence in global eye care

Pakistan | Aga Khan University Researchers Named Among World’s Top Most-Cited Scientists

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

Sports Diplomacy: The Power of Connection through the World Marathon Majors

Aaj Raaj Mubarak Hove – Ginan by Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Jamil Assani

Mawlana Hazar Imam Meets President of Egypt

Aga Khan Award for Architecture Award spotlights creative solutions to global challenges

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

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

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

Art & Culture

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

Global | Honoring Princess Yasmin Aga Khan & Rita Hayworth: World renowned artists – Britain’s Yarrow & Turkey’s Baykam – Unite with Hilton Contemporary Art Gallery in support of Alzheimer’s Association

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

The Daystar of Time – Poem by Sujjawal Ahmad

Taniya Dharani – a full-time artist empowering Ismaili artists and fostering a thriving art community

Books & Authors

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

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

Ginan: Shaamku aavan(n)taa jo kahe – Those who inform about the arrival of the Imam

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

A Ginan on Love

Ginan: Navroz naa din sohaamnnaa – On the glorious day of Navroz

Ginan: Swaami-ne saachu(n) karine sreviye – By considering the Imam to be true, be devoted to him

Music in Ginans is vital for invoking specific emotions

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

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

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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