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

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  • 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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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

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  • 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
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Quote: While not easy, physical distancing is essential

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  • 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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Quote: This is a time …

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

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  • 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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

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  • 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
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Words of Wisdom: Country of Opportunity

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

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  • 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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Words of Wisdom: The need for better understanding across cultures has never been greater

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  • Posted on July 21, 2018July 21, 2018

“The need for better understanding across cultures has never been greater – nor more pressing.…

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His Highness the Aga Khan, in his own words, describes the values and ethics that inspire the work of AKDN

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  • Posted on July 13, 2018July 14, 2018

His Highness the Aga Khan, in his own words, describes the values and ethics that…

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Shumaila Hemani’s (@shumailahemani) poem “Living with Purpose” nominated for 2022 Alberta Magazine Awards in Poetry @NewforumAB

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

SM2 Capital Partners (Calgary, Canada) Nominated 2022 EY Entrepreneur of the Year

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

The Globe and Mail @globeandmail: High-powered exec Mossadiq Umedaly softened every rule for his granddaughter (@aryannahrollin1)  

University of Calgary (Canada) Alumni News | Mega-donor Esmail Bharwani reveals his secret formula of scholarships created @cummingsdebs @UCalgary

East York Toronto Tops Aga Khan Foundation Canada’s World Partnership Walk Fundraising

A special screening of a film exploring the challenges of providing temporary housing for refugees was held at Cinema Lumiere in London, UK @Refugees

Princess Zahra Aga Khan, a Trustee of University of Central Asia, Congratulated Class of 2022 on Behalf of the Chancellor, His Highness the Aga Khan

Diwan at Aga Khan Museum (@AgaKhanMuseum) Nominated North America’s Best Landmark Restaurant 2022

Prince Amyn: Music “binds people together and unites them”

Serena Shigar Fort (@serena_hotels): A Historic Heritage Hotel of Pakistan

New Book | “The Bloomsbury Handbook of Religion and Migration” includes a chapter titled “Making Space through Public Engagements: Canadian Ismaili Muslims” by Dr. Alyshea Cummins @alizex786

Event | Humanizing Medicine – with Prof. Azim Jiwani and featuring Prof. David Nabarro CBE

The Rose and the Nightingale: A story representing the central theme of mysticism and esoteric traditions

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

Ismaili Muslim Achievements

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

Sujjawal Ahmad Among 2021 Global Health Award Recipients @KeystoneSymp

Salimah Mussani @smussani Promoted to Women’s Head Coach of Team Canada @GolfCanada

Zainab Verjee (@zainubverjee) bestowed honorary degree by NSCAD University, Halifax, Canada

Salimah Janmohamed honoured with Queen’s Counsel designation @courtdoc @andrew_leach

Dr. Zubaida Sirang (@ZSirang) honored with the Pride of Pakistan Award

Imtiaz Popat Received British Columbia (Canada) Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Intercultural Trust Award @PopatImtiaz

Farhan Shah: Winner of South Australia Governor’s Multicultural Award

Farhan Mohamed @farhanmohamed and Andrew Wilkinson @awilkinson named to Vancouver Magazine’s 2022 Power List

Dr. Gulshan Harjee’s latest achievement – DeKalb County Atlanta’s Nathaniel Mosby Humanitarian Award

Aisha Visram makes history as first female to work behind an National Hockey League (NHL) bench

Omar Murji: 2021 Prime Minister’s Award Recipient in Teaching Excellence

Asma Ladak Receives Excellence in Research Award

Zen Tharani – 2021 Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award

Professor Zulfiqar Bhutta awarded 2021 Roux Prize | (@AKUGLOBAL)

Naheed Nenshi (@nenshi): An exemplary statesman, a humble sevadari, and a dedicated community-builder

Noorjean Hassam, University of British Columbia’s new chief student health officer

Long Distance: Documentary by Kiana Rawji Wins Devon Bolton Memorial Award for Best Alberta Short Film @CIFFcalgary

Interfaith

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

A heartwarming rendition of the nasheed “Tala Al Badru” by singer H Ahmed

Building bridges – religions’ role in our societies | Eboo Patel (@EbooPatel)| TEDxChicago #Interfaithharmonyweek

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

Chand Raat of Rajab 1443 – 1st February 2022: The Concept of Ikhlas

Sandy Kurt: An artist specializing in Islamic geometric patterns

Mohamed Keshavjee in conversation with Sumayya Vally, architect of the Serpentine Pavilion 202

Chai, Love, and Prayer – An Online Gathering of Mystical Teachings And Sacred Music @Ostadjaan

Welcoming 2022 With Snow Sparks and KISS

Hazrat Bibi Fatimah (alayhas-salaam)’s Tasbih – A beautiful gift from Allah [swt]

Diversity of Interpretations & Practices within Islamic Ummah

The Virgin Mary: A Muslim Role Model By Dr Zahra Jamal (@znjamal)

Sadruddin Noorani: Chand Raat of Rabi’ al-Thani, Hijri 1443 (5th November 2021)

Welcome.US: “Let’s Welcome Our New Neighbors”

The Aga Khan’s Perspectives: Pluralism and Acquisition of Knowledge

Islamic Art

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

Events: Islamic Geometric Designs

Emperors & Jewels: A guy’s guide to wearing jewellery

Art & Culture

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

Ekphrastic poetry by Afraaz Mulji

Zainub Verjee: For Love or Money

Zainub Verjee invited to speak on the Massey Commission Report

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

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

Book Review by Theo Richardson-Gool (@theo_gool) | A Memoir To Humanizing Medicine by Azim H. Jiwani

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

New Book| Conservation Agriculture in Africa: Edited by Saidi Mkomwa and Amir Kassam

New Book| The Crops Round Up: Edited by Professor Amir Kassam

New Book| Humanizing Medicine: Making Health Tangible by Dr Azim Jiwani

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

New Book of Poems by Seemi Asad @SeemiGilgitlo

New Book: “Eating Plant-Based” by Dr Shireen Kassam and Dr Zahra Kassam

Children’s books – on composting and overcoming fear of going to the doctor – by Sareena Jivraj and Samria Valliani

Children’s activity book “I Stand Up For Me” by Tahira Karim

Ibn Tufayl’s “Hayy ibn Yaqzan” had an enormous impact on the Age of Reason

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New publication: Futureproof Your Career – How to Lead and Succeed in a Changing World

Journey Towards Love and Liberation: Ismaili-Sufi Collection of Devotional Expression | Ayso Milikbekov

Mindful Meatball: Bringing Mindfulness to Life!

“Reminders on the Path”: New Collection by Ismaili Author, Sheniz Janmohamed (@shenizj)

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