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North America's first Islamic art museum to open in Toronto
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North America’s first Islamic art museum to open in Toronto

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 10, 2014February 4, 2017

Toronto (Canada) (AFP) – A shiny new Islamic art museum and cultural center will open…

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Imran Qureshi - transforming Aga Khan Museum's garden into a magical canvas
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Imran Qureshi – transforming Aga Khan Museum’s garden into a magical canvas

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 10, 2014November 28, 2016

Imran Qureshi is a Pakistani miniaturist and was the 2013 Deutsche Bank “Artist of the…

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Aga Khan’s gift to Canada
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

The Art Newspaper | Aga Khan’s gift to Canada

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 10, 2014February 4, 2017

Riches of Islamic art and science to be unveiled in Toronto’s new cultural complex By…

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Aga Khan Museum presents The Garden of Ideas: Contemporary Art from Pakistan
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Aga Khan Museum presents The Garden of Ideas: Contemporary Art from Pakistan

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 9, 2014September 12, 2014

Sep 18 2014 to Jan 18 2015 The Garden of Ideas brings together the work…

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Rahim (Ricky) Meghani's iBand: Grand Celebration at Scarborough Jamat Khana
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Rahim – Ricky – Meghani’s iBand (Ismaili Band)

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 8, 2014December 13, 2016

Celebration to commemorate Aga Khan Museum at Scarborough Jamat Khana. Rahim Meghani is originally from…

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Zahra Ladha Jiwani's Book Launch: "Set a Goal, Get a Goal"
  • Books

Zahra Ladha Jiwani’s Book Launch: “Set a Goal, Get a Goal”

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 8, 2014September 10, 2014

This book teaches kids about what goals are and the importance of setting them, and…

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  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

The Wall Street Journal | The Aga Khan’s New Islamic Treasure Trove

  • by AM
  • Posted on September 5, 2014February 4, 2017

The Imam’s vast collection will be housed in a new Toronto museum opening Sept. 18.…

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  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Islamic Arts Magazine | Aga Khan Museum to Showcase the Cultural Contributions of Muslim Civilisations to World Heritage

  • by AM
  • Posted on September 5, 2014February 4, 2017

“One of the lessons we have learned in recent years is that the world of…

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Aga Khan Museum Inaugural Music Festival
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Aga Khan Museum Inaugural Music Festival

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 5, 2014September 12, 2014

The Inaugural Music Festival explores how cultural diversity generates creativity, and why Toronto, and more…

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Aga Khan Museum presents Pakistani dance soloist Tehreema Mitha
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Aga Khan Museum presents Pakistani dance soloist Tehreema Mitha

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 5, 2014September 12, 2014

Tehreema Mitha is a classically trained Pakistani dance soloist, choreographer, composer and producer. Her dance…

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  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Constellations | Retrospective: Artistic Renderings of the Aga Khan Museum, Ismaili Centre and their Park

  • by AM
  • Posted on September 3, 2014February 4, 2017

These [Ismaili] Centres serve to reflect, illustrate and represent the community’s intellectual and spiritual understanding…

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Aga Khan Park, Toronto – The unifying Park of the Aga Khan Museum and Ismaili Centre, Toronto (Image courtesy of Imara Wynford Drive)
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Constellations | Aga Khan Park, Toronto – Echoes of Paradise: the Garden and Flora in Islamic Art

  • by AM
  • Posted on September 3, 2014February 4, 2017

Embracing the five senses as the means to reach the soul, every space and every…

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The Nizari Ismailis of the Alamut period: Astronomy
  • History

The Nizari Ismailis of the Alamut period: Astronomy

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on September 2, 2014October 11, 2016

Nasir al-Din al-Tusi contributed to the heliocentric model of planetary motion. Researched by Nimira Dewji…

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The Nizari Ismailis of the Alamut period: Engineers
  • History

The Nizari Ismailis of the Alamut period: Engineers

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on September 1, 2014October 11, 2016

The Nizari Ismailis of the Alamut period were highly skilled water engineers. Researched by Nimira…

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Historical Photograph: His Highness the Aga Khan with Prime Minister of Pakistan
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Historical Photograph: His Highness the Aga Khan with Prime Minister of Pakistan

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 31, 2014September 1, 2014
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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

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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

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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

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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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“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

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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!

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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

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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