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New Music by Zoheb Veljee
  • Art and Culture

New Music by Zoheb Veljee

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 14, 2015September 14, 2015

September 2, 2015: Musician Zoheb Veljee launches “Collab Shollab” – projects, compositions, and journeys he…

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  • Art and Culture

Toronto International Film Festival | The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 13, 2015July 10, 2016

Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville (20 Feet from Stardom) profiles celebrated cellist Yo-Yo Ma’s…

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  • Muslim Scholars

The pilgrimage to Mecca gave rise to a rich genre of travel writing

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on September 12, 2015October 11, 2016

The first two weeks of the Muslim calendar month of Dhu’l-Hijjah are devoted to the…

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"To save a life is, as if, to save humankind altogether..."
  • Aga Khan IV

“To save a life is, as if, to save humankind altogether…”

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 11, 2015June 21, 2018

Nine eleven has scarred America, but not just America. It has scarred the Islamic world,…

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Opera Atelier at the Aga Khan Museum: Highlights from Armide
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Opera Atelier at the Aga Khan Museum: Highlights from Armide

  • by AM
  • Posted on September 11, 2015December 2, 2016

Toronto, ON (Sept. 11, 2015) – Opera Atelier and the Aga Khan Museum are proud…

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Daryoush Mohammad Poor's Talk in Turkey: "The Imamate in Contemporary Times: Authority Without Territory?"
  • Books

Daryoush Mohammad Poor’s Talk in Turkey: “The Imamate in Contemporary Times: Authority Without Territory?”

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 10, 2015September 9, 2015

Dr. Mohammad Poor, the author of Authority without Territory: The Aga Khan Development Network and…

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The Sultan’s Spymaster, Peera Dewjee of Zanzibar By Judy Aldrick
  • Books

The Sultan’s Spymaster, Peera Dewjee of Zanzibar By Judy Aldrick

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 5, 2015September 5, 2015

Coastweek– Many books have been written about the history of Zanzibar from 1850 to 1900,…

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Original Fatimid wall possibly uncovered in Old Cairo's Gamaliya
  • Cairo

Original Fatimid wall possibly uncovered in Old Cairo

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 5, 2015February 7, 2017

Nevine El-Aref , Wednesday, 2 Sep 2015 Excavation work near Old Cairo’s northern gate in…

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University of Toronto Varsity Blues - Look Who's Trending – Zain Manji Back As A Blue
  • Canada

University of Toronto Varsity Blues – Look Who’s Trending – Zain Manji Back As A Blue

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 3, 2015March 28, 2016

8/31/2015 5:06:00 PM A once in a lifetime learning experience. A chance to see the…

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Co-author Faizel Rawji to launch new book "Insiders Guide to K-12 Education in B.C." at Ismaili Centre, Burnaby
  • Canada

Co-author Faizel Rawji to launch new book “Insiders Guide to K-12 Education in B.C.” at Ismaili Centre, Burnaby

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 2, 2015September 2, 2015

Burnaby principals give parents the inside scoop on B.C. schools Want to know why your…

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(Image: Simurg Legend)
  • Islamic Art

Fables taught universal values but were adapted to local cultures

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on August 31, 2015February 4, 2017

A long tradition of preparing princes to rule was the genre of literature known as…

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  • Islamic Art

Pluralism along the Silk Road facilitated the exchange of music styles and instruments

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on August 30, 2015February 4, 2017

The Silk Road was an ancient network of routes stretching for over six thousand miles…

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His HIghness the Aga Khan addressing the guests at the inauguration of the Alltex EPZ Plant. (Photo: AKDN)
  • Aga Khan IV

His Highness the Aga Khan: “As Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, I am to be concerned with the quality of life of the Community and those amongst whom it lives.”

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on August 29, 2015October 11, 2016

“Among other initiatives, the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) encourages economic progress in…

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Unrecorded Fatimid gold dinar of Imam/Caliph al-Hakim emerges
  • Civilization

Unrecorded Fatimid gold dinar of Imam/Caliph al-Hakim emerges

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 29, 2015February 7, 2017

Among the highlights of the current Wilkes & Curtis auction is a Fatimid gold dinar…

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Review of Books: Mediaeval Isma'ili History and Thought
  • Books

Review of Books: Mediaeval Isma’ili History and Thought

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 27, 2015August 27, 2015

Book Review by Leonard Lewisohn. More http://www.academia.edu/14952968/Medieval_Ismaili_History_and_Thought http://www.amazon.com/Mediaeval-Ismaili-History-Thought-Daftary

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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

Art & Culture

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: 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

Ginans: Our Wonderful Tradition – Ismailimail launches a new series

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

Largest Collection of Ginans Online

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: 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

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

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

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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