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Hafiz, one of the most celebrated Persian poets, inspired early European Romantics including Goethe

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on December 6, 2022

Shams-ud-din Muhammad, one of the most celebrated of the Persian poets, known by his pen-name…

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  • Islamic Art

Fables taught universal ideals of leadership

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on July 20, 2022July 20, 2022

“Stories lie deep in our souls. Stories lie so deep at the bottom of our…

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  • Books

Book Review by Dr. Reza Shah-Kazemi |Faith and Ethics by Ali Lakhani

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 5, 2022February 5, 2022

Faith and Ethics: The Vision of the Ismaili Imamat, by M. Ali Lakhani, I. B.…

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  • Aga Khan IV

His Highness the Aga Khan: “We must explore every opportunity to have different faiths come together in addressing the problems of our respective societies” #Interfaithharmonyweek

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 2, 2022

February 1 to 7 is World Interfaith Harmony Week, an annual observance by the United…

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The Covid-19 pandemic message from Mawlana Hazar Imam to the global Jamat - April 23, 2020 - https://the.ismaili/global/news/imamat-news/message-mawlana-hazar-imam
  • Aga Khan IV

Quote: While not easy, physical distancing is essential

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on May 15, 2020May 15, 2020

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Quote: Instability is infectious, but so is hope

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  • Posted on May 12, 2020

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Quote: Allah’s blessings and guidance, will determine our future

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  • Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020

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Quote: A sense of possibility can also be contagious

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  • Posted on April 16, 2020April 23, 2020

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  • Aga Khan IV

Quote: This is a time …

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 13, 2020April 23, 2020
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Words of Wisdom: Beautiful green spaces, designed to honour the past – while also serving the future
  • Aga Khan IV

Words of Wisdom: Beautiful green spaces, designed to honour the past – while also serving the future

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 24, 2018September 24, 2018

…as we reflect on these rich traditions, we also know that they have sometimes been…

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Student Zarastin Kholbash from the University's founding undergraduate class from Tajikistan greeting His Highness the Aga Khan at UCA Naryn Campus.
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Words of Wisdom: A great day for the University of Central Asia

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 15, 2018September 15, 2018

As a result of your efforts, the University of Central Asia is already helping to…

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Immense contributions of Landscape Architect, late Mohammad Shaheer
  • Aga Khan IV

Words of Wisdom: Immense contributions of Landscape Architect, late Mohammad Shaheer

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 15, 2018September 15, 2018

And I would also salute the memory of the late Professor M. Shaheer – who…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Global Peace Index for 2018: Factors which contribute to peaceful societies of the world

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 4, 2018September 4, 2018

My viewpoint on this matter is widely shared. One example, is the Global Peace Index…

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His Highness the Aga Khan at the ceremony to inaugurate the restored Humayun's Tomb gardens. New Delhi, India. 15 April 2003
  • Aga Khan IV

Words of Wisdom: Chahar-bagh’s transcendent perfection – a glimpse of paradise on earth

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 29, 2018August 29, 2018

These restored gardens are the first chahar-bagh, or four-part paradise garden to surround a Mughal…

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Words of Wisdom: There is a long counter-history of religious focus on tolerance as a central virtue
  • Aga Khan IV

Words of Wisdom: There is a long counter-history of religious focus on tolerance as a central virtue

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 28, 2018August 29, 2018

I cite Hazrat Ali’s words so that you may understand the spirit in which I…

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His Highness the Aga Khan to deliver the keynote address at ICOMOS UK's 50th anniversary conference
  • Aga Khan IV

Words of Wisdom: MIAD Approach – Multi-Input Area Development

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 26, 2018August 26, 2018

It is striking in this regard that nearly one-third of internationally recognised World Heritage sites…

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His Highness the Aga Khan delivering a speech at the opening session of the conference "The role of hospitals in primary health care". AKDN
  • Aga Khan IV

Words of Wisdom: Basic health, education and housing are crucial stepping stones in the process of personal and national self-realisation and growth

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 22, 2018August 22, 2018

I do hope that all of you here will forgive me if I stray into…

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His Highness the Aga Khan delivering a speech at a banquet hosted by the Governor of Texas Rick Perry in honour of His Highness' visit to Texas. AKDN / ZAHUR RAMJI
  • Aga Khan IV

Words of Wisdom: The shared destiny of the ethos of the Abrahamic tradition

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 21, 2018August 21, 2018

The shared destiny of the ethos of the Abrahamic tradition that unites Christians, Jews and…

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Address by His Highness the Aga Khan to the Parliament of Portugal Lisbon, Portugal
  • Aga Khan IV

Words of Wisdom: People who are different from us need not be seen as a burden, but rather, as a blessing

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 20, 2018

On the one hand, we must recognise, realistically, that our inter-connected world could bring about…

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Prince Amyn Aga Khan speaking at the opening ceremony of the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto in the presence of His Highness the Aga Khan and Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper.
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Words of Wisdom: The common symbols that unite us all

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 19, 2018August 19, 2018

The history of the thought and the creations of man can perhaps be said to…

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Members of the Ismaili Community gather at Jardim Amalia Rodrigues and celebrate the arrival of His Highness the Aga Khan. Photo: AKDN
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Words of Wisdom: History of Ismailis in Portugal

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 16, 2018August 15, 2018

…we can trace the story of Ismaili engagement with Portugal back many years – even…

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His Highness the Aga Khan delivering the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs’ Commencement Address, at the Riverside Church, New York. AKDN / Zahur Ramji
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Words of Wisdom: Universal Human Values

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 14, 2018August 13, 2018

A passion for justice, the quest for equality, a respect for tolerance, a dedication to…

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His Highness the Aga Khan tours the exhibition Ideals of Leadership: Masterpieces from the Aga Khan Museum Collections, hosted at the Parliament building, São Bento Palace in Lisbon. AKDN
  • Aga Khan IV

Words of Wisdom: Our fundamental objective is to do whatever we can to help improve the quality of human life

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 5, 2018August 5, 2018

The authority of the Ismaili Imam is spiritual rather than temporal in nature. At the…

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Words of Wisdom: Country of Opportunity
  • Aga Khan IV

Words of Wisdom: Country of Opportunity

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 1, 2018August 3, 2018

To become a Country of Opportunity is not an easy matter, it is something that…

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Words of Wisdom: The great Muslim philosophers, scientists, astronomers and writers of the classical age of Islam
  • Aga Khan IV

Words of Wisdom: The great Muslim philosophers, scientists, astronomers and writers of the classical age of Islam

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on July 23, 2018July 22, 2018

  Humanities curricula in many educational institutions in the West, rarely feature great Muslim philosophers,…

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Chand Raat of Dhu al-Qa’dah 1444 – 20th May 2023: The Calling to Allah and the Quest

New Book | ‘A New Hope’ by Farhan Devji: A Biography of Canadian Soccer Player Alphonso Davies

Aga Khan University Starts Construction of its Kampala Campus

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Government of France and Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania, Partner to Launch Ultra-Modern Polyclinic

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University of Central Asia Publishes “The Philosophy of Nature of Abu Ali ibn Sina: Analysis of the Concepts of Space, Movement and Time” by Dr Sunatullo Jonboboev

Opinion | A Letter From Three Ismaili Muslims to the Portuguese Society

JollyGul.com: A Special Tribute to Our Heroes Farana Sadrudin and Mariana Jadaugy

Chand Raat of Ramadan Kareem 1444 Hijri – 22nd March 2023: Experiencing The Quran / Qur’anic Calligraphy

Aga Khan University honoured Class of 2022, celebrated the University’s fortieth anniversary, and inaugurated Founder’s Day

In esoteric traditions, Nawruz is a reminder to sow for the Hereafter

JollyGul.com: “Navroz Mubarak” – Mishal Damji & Zayn Damji

Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant Lauded by Rumina Velshi, President & CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Ismaili Muslim Achievements

Dr Karim Jamal Receives CPA Alberta Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr Shela Hirani receives the 2022 Saskatchewan, Canada Multicultural Leadership Award

Alisha Wissanji received the 2022 Iris Unger Award in Montreal (Canada)

Khaliah Mitha – 2022 Miss Queen Teen Calgary (Canada)

Salman Bhojani and Suleman Lalani: Texas voters elect first-ever Muslim state lawmakers

Arif Keshani Appointed High Commissioner of Canada in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Indigo pilot Aafrin Hirani’s inspiring journey from grocery store to cockpit

Radiation oncologist helps modernize cancer treatments in multiple continental regions

Dr. Hakique N. Virani (@hakique) to receive the University of Calgary’s Highest Alumni Honor

Dr. Zohra Lassi received the 2022 Young Tall Poppy Science Award from the Australian Institute of Policy and Science

Dr. Shafik Dharamsi appointed Dean of the School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Centre at Forth Worth

First Pakistani nurse, Dr. Rozina Karmaliani (@RKarmaliani), inducted into the American Academy of Nursing (@AmericanAcademyNursing)

Farhan Bhanji appointed Vice-Dean, Education, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University (Montreal, Canada)

Ismaili Women from Pakistan Mark Historical Achievements | @imnatashabaig @Samina_Baig

Zahra Mawani, a BEd Student at York University (Canada), Received the 2021-2022 Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award

Dr. Karima Velji (@KarimaVelji) appointed Chief of Nursing and Professional Practice and Assistant Deputy Minister for Ontario [Canada]

Professor Shenila Khoja-Moolji (@SKhojaMoolji ) appointed as the Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani Associate Professor of Muslim Societies at Georgetown University (USA) (@ACMCU)

Dr Naheed Dosani (@NaheedD) awarded Honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, by Ontario Tech University (Canada) (@ontariotech_u)

Dr Shela Hirani (@ShelaHirani) Received the 2022 YWCA Regina Nutrien Women of Distinction Award for Research, The Sciences, & Technology (Canada)

Alnoor Bhimani Received the 2021 British Accounting and Finance Lifetime Achievement Award

Interfaith

Online Event: Khalil Andani speaking on Ismaili Eschatology on Intra-Muslim Panel at Simon Fraser University

Chand Raat of Dhu al-Qa’dah 1444 – 20th May 2023: The Calling to Allah and the Quest

Imtiaz Popat’s Documentary to be Featured at the South Asian Film Festival Online

Chand Raat of Shawwal 1444 – 20th April 2023: Rites of Passage, Devotional Poetry, and Esoteric Search

Was Jesus Crucified? Christian vs. Muslim Debate by Scholars

Chand Raat of Ramadan Kareem 1444 Hijri – 22nd March 2023: Experiencing The Quran / Qur’anic Calligraphy

Nava Ensemble- Instrumental Music – SPETACOLLO – Adelaide Fringe 2023

Chand Raat of Shaban 1444 – 21st February 2023: The Esoteric Path and The Polish of the Heart

Chand Raat of Jamad al-Awwal 1444, 24 November 2022: Philosophy and Importance of DU’A (ritual prayer)

Allahu Akbar | Adhan | Muslim’s Call to Prayer

Chand Raat of Rabi al-Awwal 1444, 26th September 2022: The Meaning of Worship

Chand Raat of Safar 1444, 27th August 2022: The Ummah (Brotherhood- One Nation)

Three generations of Pakistani photographers in the Emirates, Digitally Studio, capture significant events locally and globally | @asmaalizain

Muharram 1444 – 29th July 2022: Faith and Practice in Islamic Traditions

Chand Raat of Dhu al-Hajj 1443 – 29th June 2022: Ahl al-Kitab “People of the Book”

Chand Raat of Dhu al-Qa’dah, 1443 – 30th May 2022: Rites of Birth – Bay’ah

Professor Ruba Kana’an @DVSUtm considers how art and architecture tell stories about societies @AgaKhanMuseum

Chand Raat of Shawwal 1443 Hijri – 1st May 2022: Eid al-Fitr

The Noble Month of Ramadan Kareem – 1443 Hijri – 1st April 2022

PBS Documentary: The Great American Muslim Road Trip @PBS

Islamic Art

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

His Highness the Aga Khan: Qualities of rock crystal are symbolic of the beauty and ever-unfolding mystery of the Creator

His Highness the Aga Khan: “Civilisations manifest and express themselves through their art” #internationaldayofislamicart

Nimira’s Blog: Fatimid art incorporated the doctrine of Imamat

The Museum Celebrating Greece’s link to the Islamic World

The Art of Islam: Foreign Yet Familiar

Illuminated Tours: Educational Tour to Turkey 2019 @ostadjaan

Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia: Qajar Ceramics – Bridging Tradition and Modernity

Honoring a legacy centuries in the making – Eric Broug’s new work, Best Practice in Islamic Geometric Design @99NamesProject @EricAuthor

Dubai Opens ‘Al Quran Park’ Featuring Miracles of Islam

Hafeez Jamal: “Literally creating Heaven on Earth” TEDxUTSC

British Museum’s new gallery shows the influence of Islam in the Middle East and beyond

Art & Culture

Playwright Zahida Rahemtulla relies on humour in “The Wrong Bashir” to portray Canada’s evolving Ismaili community

Interview | Zainab Verjee shares her thoughts on systemic racism, diversity management, and Canada’s place in the arts

“A For Allah” – Nursery Rhyme With Animation

Artany Art Gallery – an international digital gallery of rising Ismaili artists

Rozina Kanchwala (@RoziKanch) – Making Environmental Education More Accessible

Farhan Shah: “Yeh sirf rooh ka kaam hai (It’s only soul’s work)”

Artistic portraits and wood carvings by Khalil Najmi

Searching for the Blues: Episode Two – Indian Blues | @AgaKhanMuseum| @amarrass

Leaves Flying in Autumn (2000) | @wumanpipa | (@agakhanmusic)

Irfan Sheen (@irfansheenmusic)| Vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist

Nimira’s Blog: Fatimid art incorporated the doctrine of Imamat

Canadian Ismaili Iman Vellani set to play title role in Marvel’s “Ms. Marvel” series for Disney Plus

Nasir Khusraw’s “Guzinam” ft. Shahid Akhtar Qalandar (@A_Qalandar) With Music, Lyrics, Urdu & English Translations

Amin Mawani Salutes “Imam-e-Zaman” in New Geet (With Lyrics & Translations)

Ameera Nimjee: Kathak: Stories in Motion- @KBTCtv Profile @KazmLaila

Walid Ehssan-HEARTist: The Return – توبه (repentance)

Moving Still: Performative Photography in India

Javid a.k.a. JAH: Toronto Just Got a New Kawhi Leonard Mural

Jibran Sharif: Thoughts of a Drop

“Dream and Trauma: Reopening of the Carpet Rooms in the Museum of Islamic Art” at Pergamonmuseum, Berlin

Devotion

Ali Goyam Ali Joyam || Kids Version || NsN Production

Ginans with Harvard Professor Dr. Ali Asani featuring melodies by Jamil Assani

JollyGul.com: Happy Mother’s Day – Ginan By Nasim Bhimji #Mothersday

Dedicated to Ismaili Women: Ginan with music, recited by Shemina Bhojani – Sayyeda Imaam Begum prays for mercy

Pir Sadardin’s Ginan: Hanif Gulamani’s rendition: Aasamaanee tambal

Pir Shams Urges Spiritual Awareness 24/7 – Ginan Garbi With Music.

Ginans: The Transformative Knowledge – Story of Vazir Ismail Ganji

Watch Harvard Professor explain Ismaili History & Imamat in 5 minutes

Nasim Bhimji: Ginans with Music – From My Soul To Yours | CD 3

Qasida: Ali Goyam Ali Joyam | NsN Production

Mushkil Kusha Mawla Ali | Saakin

Nasim Bhimji: Ginans with Music – From My Soul To Yours | CD 2

Beware of fakeness, cautions Pir Kabiruddin

Nasim Bhimji: Ginans with Music – From My Soul To Yours | CD 1

With Love From Pir Shams – Ginan With Music

A Ginan in a dream at the Ismaili Centre: By Pir Hassan Kabiruddin – Recited By Alijah Gulamhusein Gulamani

Saheb Ji – Ginan Instrumental | Mehboob Thawer

14-year-old Liam Jadavji recites Ginan “Navrozna Din Sohaamña”

Saba Rawjani: Navroz Na Din Sohammana

Rukhsana Karmali: Farsi Qasida – Bismillahey Mutlaq Tui

Books & Authors

New Book | ‘A New Hope’ by Farhan Devji: A Biography of Canadian Soccer Player Alphonso Davies

University of Central Asia Publishes “The Philosophy of Nature of Abu Ali ibn Sina: Analysis of the Concepts of Space, Movement and Time” by Dr Sunatullo Jonboboev

New Book | “Rebuilding Community: Displaced Women and the Making of a Shia Ismaili Muslim Sociality” by Shenila Khoja-Moolji

New Book | “Off the Cuff” by Mansoor Ladha

The Institute of Ismaili Studies has three publications as Open Access, free to download or read online.

New Book | The Heat is On: How To Overcome The Climate Emergency

Ya Ali Madad Everyone – An Ismaili Children’s Book

Makerere University, Kampala (Uganda) Alumni Group History Book

South African Constitutional Court receives  a copy of the historic book “The Aga Khan and Africa”

Book Launch: Plant-based Nutrition in Clinical Practice

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Book Launch and Talk I “Humanising Medicine – Making Health Care Tangible” by Dr. Azim Jiwani

New Book | Spice Baby! by Zahra N. Habib

New Book | What is Islamic Studies? European and North American Approaches to a Contested Field (@AKU_ISMC)

Book Reviews | The Globe and Mail Arts staff writers recommend three new books including Ayaz Pirani’s “How Beautiful People Are”

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New Book: Memories of a Ugandan Refugee by Jalal Jaffer

First Pakistani Author to Write Book on Enhancing Leadership Using Quantum Physics

Book Discussion with Dagikhudo Dagiev, Author of Central Asian Ismailis: An Annotated Bibliography of Russian, Tajik and Other Sources

New Book| Central Asian Ismailis: An Annotated Bibliography of Russian, Tajik and Other Sources by Dagikhudo Dagiev @nkholmat2021 @EditorSophie

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