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Chandraat Reading: The Concept of Imamat in the Qur'an
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Chandraat Reading: The Concept of Imamat in the Qur’an

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 21, 2015January 24, 2015

  Our previous article on Milad al-Nabi discussed the spiritual functions of the Prophet Muhammad…

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14 Portraits of Aga Khan III at the National Portrait Gallery, London
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14 Portraits of Aga Khan III at the National Portrait Gallery, London

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 20, 2015January 21, 2015
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Fatimid Woodwork and Architecture Development: Two latest Books released at the Doha International Book Fair
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Fatimid Woodwork and Architecture Development: Two latest Books released at the Doha International Book Fair

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 20, 2015January 21, 2015

Excerpt: The Doha International Book Fair also saw Fatema Al Sulaiti, Associate Deputy Director for…

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  • Books

DISE’s Shaheen Shariff author of new book on Sexting, Cyberbullying

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 19, 2015January 20, 2015

Dr. Shaheen Shariff of the Department of Integrated Studies in Education is author of the new publication Sexting…

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Carved Ivory Plaque with Drummer Fatimid Egypt, 11th-12th Century. (Image via Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Italy)
  • Islamic Art

Music inspired artists to depict musicians and dancers on various objects

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on January 18, 2015February 4, 2017

Music has inspired Islamic artists to depict musicians and dancers in all media. Dancers are…

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  • Islamic Art

The Fatimid library was considered a wonder of the world

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on January 17, 2015February 4, 2017

In the Islamic world, book collections were initially linked to religious collection – in mosques…

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  • Aga Khan University

Pakistan registers decline in tetanus, rise in CKD, diabetes | Daily Times

  • by AM
  • Posted on January 17, 2015December 2, 2016

KARACHI – Fewer people are presently dying from tetanus and diarrheal diseases in Pakistan while…

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Soprano Maya Kherani stars in Houston Grand Opera's production of River of Light
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Soprano Maya Kherani stars in Houston Grand Opera’s production of River of Light

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 16, 2015January 20, 2015

An opera with real Houston power: Award-winning author and HGO bring city’s immigrant truths to…

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British High Commissioner in Tanzania meets Street Child World Champions 2014 in Mwanza
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British High Commissioner in Tanzania meets Street Child World Champions 2014 in Mwanza

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 16, 2015January 16, 2015
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Dr. Jalaledin Ebrahim's Book Review: The Aga Khan Development Network and the Ismaili Imamate
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Dr. Jalaledin Ebrahim’s Book Review: The Aga Khan Development Network and the Ismaili Imamate

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 15, 2015April 26, 2015

  Dr. Jalaledin Ebrahim’s book review of Daryoush Mohammad Poor’s Authority without Territory: The Aga…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Historical Photograph: His Highness the Aga Khan with Bill Davis, former premier of Ontario

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 14, 2015January 15, 2015
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  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

The Wall Street Journal | Rethinking ‘Islamic Art’

  • by AM
  • Posted on January 13, 2015February 4, 2017

Toronto’s Aga Khan Museum features diverse, high-quality works to dispel the idea of a homogenous…

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  • Muslim Scholars

Al-Farabi is credited with preserving the works of Aristotle

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on January 13, 2015October 11, 2016

Abu Nasr al-Farabi was born around 870 CE in eastern Iran. After completing his early…

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Nasir Khusraw guaranteed Iranian identity: Eslami Nodushan
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Nasir Khusraw guaranteed Iranian identity: Eslami Nodushan

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 12, 2015January 14, 2015

TEHRAN — Persian literature expert Mohammad-Ali Eslami Nodushan said that Iranian poet Nasser Khosro (1004-C1072)…

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  • History

The Game of Knowledge taught about the slow upward path of the spiritual seeker

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on January 9, 2015October 11, 2016

The Game of Knowledge, teaches the players about Islam. The players embark on journeys during…

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Prince Amyn Aga Khan conferred the Aga Khan Music Awards distinguished Patron’s Award

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

Ginan: Hu(n) re piyaasi piya tere darshanki – I thirst, o Beloved, for a vision of You

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

Persian Qasida: Mashriq e Anware Yazdan Noor Mawlana Karim

Tajik Ismaili Artists: Saqi-e Bawafa Manam

Imamat Day Songs: Shan-i Karim Imam-i Zaman-Vol.1

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

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

Qasidas with Translation

Qasida: Dur ze daryayi haqiqat – The pearl of the ocean of truth

Tajik Ismaili Artists: Saqi-e Bawafa Manam

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

Persian Qasida: Amir Al Momenin, by Rukhsana Karmali

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