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Spirit and Matter: Dallas Museum of Art to Present First North American Exhibition of One of the World’s Leading Islamic Art Collections
  • Art and Culture

Spirit and Matter: Dallas Museum of Art’s Islamic Art Collection

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 1, 2015February 7, 2017

Following the announcement last year that the Keir Collection would arrive at the DMA on…

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  • Civilization

Today in history: Ali ibn al-Nu’man was appointed supreme judge of the Fatimid state

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on September 30, 2015February 7, 2017

On September 30, 976, Ali ibn al-Nu’man, son of al-Qadi al-Nu’man, was appointed supreme judge…

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Take the Muslim Women's Health Survey Online: Have Your Voice Heard
  • Health

Take the Muslim Women’s Health Survey Online: Have Your Voice Heard

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 29, 2015September 29, 2015

In 2014, Dr. Henna Budhwani, was awarded a small grant through the UAB School of…

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Health and Wellness from an 11th-century Perspective | Aga Khan Museum
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Health and Wellness from an 11th-century Perspective | Aga Khan Museum

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 29, 2015September 29, 2015

Ruba Kana’an, the Aga Khan Museum’s Head of Education & Scholarly Programs, will explore a rare…

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University President LAWRENCE H. SUMMERS joins HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN ’59 and MIT President CHARLES VEST at the MIT School of Architecture and Planning Friday to launch ArchNet, a site devoted to Islamic architecture. (Image credit: Seth Bechis, The Harvard Crimson)
  • Aga Khan IV

Archnet turns 13: His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan & Presidents of MIT and Harvard Lay Foundations for an Architecture of Understanding

  • by AM
  • Posted on September 27, 2015August 6, 2017

“As trustees of God’s creation, we are instructed to seek to leave the world a…

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  • Canada

Pickering’s Yusuf Hirji is living life to the fullest

  • by AM
  • Posted on September 26, 2015December 2, 2016

Teen chooses quality over quantity and ends chemotherapy after cancer returns “In life, things do…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Mawlana Hazar Imam: “The shared destiny of the ethos of the Abrahamic tradition….unites Christians, Jews and Muslims….”

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on September 23, 2015October 11, 2016

The Arabic term ‘Eid’ translates into ‘celebration’ and ‘al-Adha’ as ‘sacrifice.’ Eid-al-Adha is celebrated as…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Ta’wil of Eid Al-Adha | Ismaili Gnosis

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 23, 2015September 23, 2015

Today is ‘Id al-Adha – the day which marks when Prophet Abraham sacrificed his son…

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Dr Malik Ajani publishes his first book: ‘Citizenship, the Self and the Other’ | Aga Khan University
  • Books

Dr Malik Ajani publishes his first book: ‘Citizenship, the Self and the Other’ | Aga Khan University

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 23, 2015

After completing a PhD at Royal Holloway in 2014, ISMC graduate Malik Ajani (Class of…

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International Indian Film Festival Toronto Gala will be hosted at the Aga Khan Museum
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

International Indian Film Festival Toronto Gala will be hosted at the Aga Khan Museum

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 22, 2015September 21, 2015

2015 GALA will be hosted at the Aga Khan Museum, Toronto on Friday October 9th.…

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Highlights from Aga Khan Museum's Inaugural Performing Arts Season [YouTube]
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Highlights from Aga Khan Museum’s Inaugural Performing Arts Season [YouTube]

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 21, 2015September 20, 2015
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Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta - Husein Laljee Dewraj professor at Aga Khan University - on Pakistan’s Maternal and Child Health Problems - YouTube
  • Health

Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta – Husein Laljee Dewraj professor at Aga Khan University – on Pakistan’s Maternal and Child Health Problems [YouTube]

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 20, 2015September 20, 2015

Zulfiqar Bhutta, Husein Laljee Dewraj professor at Aga Khan University, co-director of research at the…

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  • Religion

Pilgrims received certificates upon completion of the Hajj

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on September 18, 2015October 11, 2016

The first House established for the people was that at Bakka (Mecca), a holy place…

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Lee Hilling's book "A Place of Miracles" launched in Kabul | Afghanistan Times
  • Afghanistan

Lee Hilling’s book “A Place of Miracles” launched in Kabul | Afghanistan Times

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 17, 2015March 26, 2016

August 8, 2015: KABUL: Lee Hilling, the author of “A Place of Miracles”, formally launched…

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Map of the city of Mahdiyya
  • Civilization

Map of the city of Mahdiyya in The Book of Curiosities and Marvels for the Eye

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on September 17, 2015February 7, 2017

The map of the city of Mahdiyya (in modern-day Tunisia) is one of seventeen maps…

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Sujjawal Ahmad Appointed to Global Workforce Development in Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine

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

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

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Canada | The Next Initiative – A Paid Acting Mentorship for Adults

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

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

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

Ginans: Our Wonderful Tradition – Ismailimail launches a new series

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

Zahir K. Dhalla: Nine Ginans of Nine Ismaili Pirs – Download Free eBook, available for 3 days

A Ginan on Love

Largest Collection of Ginans Online

Ginan: Kutumb parivār sajnā

Ali Jan Damani: “O’ Imam! Please do not leave us”

Kalaam-e-Mawla, Playlist | Mohamed Virjee

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

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

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: Kheddo kheddo jemaani naavddi – Sail skillfully in the boat

Ginan: Til bhaar tulannaa – Sesame seed’s weight will be accounted for

Ginan: Duniya Sirajine Shaah More – Having created the world my Lord

Ginan: Saamee tamaaree vaddee maa(n)he – O Lord in your garden

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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