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Pandiyāt-e Javānmardi

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  • Posted on February 17, 2015February 18, 2015

PANDIYĀT-E JAVĀNMARDI, title of a Nezāri Ismaʿili book originally written in Persian and containing the…

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New Children’s Book by Ismaili Muslim Author Explores Life from the Lens of an Autistic Child’s Sibling
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New Children’s Book by Ismaili Muslim Author Explores Life from the Lens of an Autistic Child’s Sibling

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  • Posted on February 17, 2015February 18, 2015

New Children’s Book Explores Life from the Lens of an Autistic Child’s Sibling February 15,…

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Institute of Ismaili Studies Publishes New Book on Tafsir and Islamic Intellectual History

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  • Posted on February 15, 2015February 17, 2015

Tafsir and Islamic Intellectual History – Exploring the Boundaries of a Genre Edited by Andreas…

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Everyone is a winner in this World Cup - AKF Team India participates in Mini Cricket World Cup
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Everyone is a winner in this World Cup – AKF Team India participates in Mini Cricket World Cup

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  • Posted on February 15, 2015February 17, 2015

The Cricket World Cup may be the pinnacle of the game for professionals but the…

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History of Aga Khan Hostel Sidhpur, India
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History of Aga Khan Hostel Sidhpur, India

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  • Posted on February 12, 2015February 15, 2015

Our beloved Imam Sir Sultan Mohammad Shah (A. S.) graciously blessed the Jamat with his…

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Mawlana Hazar Imam Participated in the IX Olympic Winter Games in Austria
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Mawlana Hazar Imam Participated in the IX Olympic Winter Games in Austria

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  • Posted on February 9, 2015October 11, 2016

An avid athlete and skier at Le Rosey School and Harvard University, Mawlana Hazar Imam…

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New Book by co-author Amir Kassam - Conservation Agriculture: Global Prospects and Challenges
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New Book by co-author Amir Kassam – Conservation Agriculture: Global Prospects and Challenges

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  • Posted on February 9, 2015February 15, 2015

Foreword to the book has been signed by the Director General of the Food and…

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Alwaiz Sharafat Ali Khan's Book Review of Annemarie Schimmel's Orient And Occident: My Life In East And West
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Alwaiz Sharafat Ali Khan’s Book Review of Annemarie Schimmel’s Orient And Occident: My Life In East And West

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  • Posted on February 7, 2015February 9, 2015

Annemarie Schimmel was a leading German Islamist, orientalist, scholar, researcher, literary figure, fertile writer and…

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Decorative wall tiles are a distinctive feature of Islamic art

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on February 7, 2015February 4, 2017

The term ‘Islamic art’ generally refers to the arts of all Islamic cultures and not…

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Cancer Prevention Tips from an Oncologist of Aga Khan University Hospital
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Cancer Prevention Tips from an Oncologist of Aga Khan University Hospital

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  • Posted on February 6, 2015February 9, 2015

Dr Asim Shaikh, Oncologist at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) sheds light on cancer…

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Interview with Dr Alice Hunsberger on Pearls of Persia: The Philosophical Poetry of Nasir-i Khusraw
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IIS Interviews Dr Alice Hunsberger Introducing the Publication: Pearls of Persia: The Philosophical Poetry of Nasir-i Khusraw

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  • Posted on February 6, 2015February 9, 2015

Persian literature is famous worldwide for its love poetry and epic traditions. This fifteen minute…

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New Book by Dr. Diana Steigerwald: Imāmology in Ismaili Gnosis
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New Book by Dr. Diana Steigerwald: Imāmology in Ismaili Gnosis

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  • Posted on February 5, 2015February 6, 2015

Imāmology in Ismaili Gnosis. New Delhi: Manohar Publishers, 2015. The fifth book of Dr. Diana…

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Historical Photographs: Mawlana Sultan Muhammad Shah's Funeral Services in a Mosque in Paris
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Historical Photographs: Mawlana Sultan Muhammad Shah’s Funeral Services in a Mosque in Paris

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  • Posted on February 4, 2015February 6, 2015
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Set a Goal, Get a Goal – Interview with Children’s Author Dr. Zahra Jiwani

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  • Posted on February 4, 2015February 5, 2015

It’s been awhile since I’ve chatted with someone on my blog! Whenever I type these…

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Support: First Ever Documentary on Pakistani Sufi Singer Sanam Marvi, by Tanya Panjwani
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Support: First Ever Documentary on Pakistani Sufi Singer Sanam Marvi, by Tanya Panjwani

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 4, 2015October 24, 2016

I first heard the voice of Sufi singer Sanam Marvi on season 3 of the…

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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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Islamic Art

The arts of the Fatimids, Mawlana Hazar Imam’s ancestors, continue to inspire

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

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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 First Aga Khan – OPEN ACCESS to download or read online for free

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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

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

A presentation on Naklanki Gita by Ali Jan Damani

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: Dhan dhan aajno daaddlo – It is an auspicious day today

Ginan: Aaj aanand paamiya man ke – Today this mind (heart) has attained joy

Ginan: Pahelaa Kartaa Jug Maa(n)he Shaahnaa – In the first age of Karta Lord’s…

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

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: Ham dil khaalak Allah sohi vase ji – My heart is the creation and Allah resides therein

Ginan: Maal khajinaa bohotaj bhariya – Though you may have filled many treasuries with riches

Qasidas

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Persian Qasida: Mashriq e Anware Yazdan Noor Mawlana Karim

Tajik Ismaili Artists: Saqi-e Bawafa Manam

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

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

Qasida: Ya Imami Ya Imami – O my Imam, O my Imam

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