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Category: Religion

  • Ginans

Association of Ginans Keynote Address by Dr Karim H Karim: Are Ginans Islamic or Hindu?

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  • Posted on January 4, 2023

The Association for the Study of Ginans was established in 2007 with a mission to…

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  • Ginans

Ginans explain ayats on nearness of the Divine

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on January 4, 2023

And indeed We have created manAnd We know what his soul whispers to him,And We…

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  • Ginans

Online Event | Association for the Study of Ginans: Are Ginans Islamic or Hindu?

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  • Posted on December 15, 2022December 15, 2022

Keynote Address by Dr. Karim H. Karim, Chancellor’s Professor, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada Are ginans…

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  • Art and Culture

“A For Allah” – Nursery Rhyme With Animation

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  • Posted on November 15, 2022

Contributed by JollyGul.com “A For Allah” is an original and beautiful nursery rhyme produced and…

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  • Religion

Chand Raat of Rabi al-Aakhir 1444, 25th October 2022: Du’a and its place in Ismaili Muslim Tariqah

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  • Posted on October 24, 2022October 28, 2022

By: Sadruddin Noorani, Chicago, USA Du’a, which in Arabic is to ‘call out’ or to…

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Ginan Central: A Portal to the Ismaili Community’s Ginanic Literature
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Charting the Future of Ginans: Needs and Expectations of the Ismaili Youth in the Western Diaspora by Dr. Karim Tharani

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  • Posted on September 13, 2022

The heritage of ginans of the Nizari Ismaili community comprises hymn-like poems in various Indic…

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  • Interfaith

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

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  • Posted on February 3, 2022February 3, 2022

The World Interfaith Harmony Week (February 1 to 7) is based on the pioneering work…

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  • History

Nation: Celebrating over a century of Ismaili community in Kenya

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  • Posted on January 14, 2022

The majestic iconic Town Jamatkhana (religious and cultural centre), popularly known as Khoja Mosque, a…

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  • Interfaith

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

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  • Posted on January 7, 2022

Many of us are looking for a sense of spiritual community and fellowship. Community is…

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  • Canada

Welcoming 2022 With Snow Sparks and KISS

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  • Posted on January 3, 2022January 3, 2022

A miraculous, enlightening, safe, and fruitful new beginnings – By Yasmin Pyarali Karim, Vancouver, Canada…

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  • Religion

Catch the Live Streaming of 2021 Ismaili Studies Conference (August 6-10, 2021) #ISC2021

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  • Posted on August 6, 2021

The Third International Ismaili Studies Conference: Histories, Philosophies and Communities is being convened by Dr. Khalil…

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  • Books

Outstanding contributions of Ismailis to Muslim literature

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 22, 2020

Ismailis have made outstanding contributions to Muslim literature. The da‘ wa produced a body of…

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  • Aga Khan III

Sadruddin Noorani: ChandRaat – of Safar 1442 Hijri (September 18, 2020)

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  • Posted on September 18, 2020

By: Sadruddin Noorani, Chicago, USA Prayer: Spirituality & Diversity Prayer. Is a term we use…

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  • Religion

JollyGul.com: Zikar Tasbih Service Launched

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  • Posted on November 18, 2019

JollyGul.com has now launched Zikar Tasbih Service on its platform. The service includes recitations with…

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  • Canada

Frequently Asked Questions: Fully Funded Internships to Study Satpanth Ismailism at the University of Toronto, Canada

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  • Posted on September 3, 2019September 3, 2019

Few weeks ago, Ismailimail broke the news about University of Toronto, Canada led by Prof.…

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  • Canada

#Breaking: Paid Internships to Study Satpanth Ismailism at the University of Toronto, Canada

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  • Posted on August 21, 2019August 22, 2019

Are you an undergraduate student curious to learn more about Ismaili heritage and related subjects?…

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  • Ginans

JollyGul.com launches Anant Naa Nav Chhugaa Service

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  • Posted on August 10, 2019August 12, 2019

JollyGul.com has just launched Anant Naa Nav Chhugaa granth as an on-demand service. Recitations of…

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  • Aga Khan IV

7 Hadiths Concerning Imam Ali

  • by Sujjawal Ahmad
  • Posted on August 10, 2019May 26, 2022

“The light by the means of which we are guided, the Quran… It is me…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Authors

The Ultimate Purpose of Creation: From Celestial Macrocosm to Terrestrial Microcosm

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  • Posted on June 3, 2019June 4, 2019

By Sujjawal Ahmad In the Middle Ages, Neoplatonic ideas were studied and discussed by many Muslim…

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  • Canada

Knitting Pilgrim Project Appearing @AgaKhanMuseum Explores Religious Commonalities

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  • Posted on May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

The first time Kirk Dunn picked up knitting needles he was intent on surprising his…

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  • History

SR Media Group: Mowla E Kainaat – Hazrat Ali A.S Episode 4 Part 3 (Ali Khalifa E Rasool)

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  • Posted on May 4, 2019May 3, 2019

SR Media Group presents: “Mowla E Kainaat” Series of episodes highlighting the life history of…

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  • History

SR Media Group: Mowla E Kainaat – Hazrat Ali A.S Episode 4 Part 2 (Walayat E Ali Ulil Amar)

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  • Posted on April 27, 2019April 26, 2019

SR Media Group presents: “Mowla E Kainaat” Series of episodes highlighting the life history of…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Recognition of the Imam: Realizing the “Ali Allah” Reality

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  • Posted on April 24, 2019April 24, 2019

By Shafeen Ali Imam Mustansir Bi’llah II (A.S.), our 32nd Imam: “It is obligatory and…

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  • Interfaith

A Universal Symbol

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  • Posted on March 12, 2019March 12, 2019

Jan-e-Alam Khaki “Allah is the Light of the Heavens and the Earth. …” ‘Verse of…

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  • Books

Ismailism and Islam in Modern South Asia: Community and Identity in the Age of Religious Internationals

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  • Posted on February 22, 2019February 22, 2019

This book explores the evolution of a Shia Ismaili identity and crucial aspects of the…

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Sujjawal Ahmad on the Spotlight | @AKUGlobal @sujjawalahmad

Dr Shela Hirani Awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal

The Institute of Ismaili Studies Establishes Farhad Daftary PhD Scholarships

Chand Raat of Rajab 1444 – 22nd January 2023: Zikr and Collective Worship

A.C. Charania Appointed NASA’s Chief Technologist  @ac_charania @NASA

Devotional Song “Mehar-E-Mawla” (‘Love to Mawla’)

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

Salgirah 2022 Mehfil: An Evening of Shukrana

Tanzania: Aga Khan Street unveiled in honour of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s birthday

Chand Raat of Jamad al-Thani 1444 – 23rd December 2022: Ways in which Mawlana Ali (a.s.), features in our daily practice

Yasmin P. Karim’s report of her participation at the 2022 Paris Peace Forum

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

An Ismaili Answer to the Problem of Evil by Dr. Khalil Andani

Online Event | Association for the Study of Ginans: Are Ginans Islamic or Hindu?

Poems by Nousheen Lalani: “Under the Luminous Lamp,” and “Die Before Death”

Ginanguru Presents: Global Choral Recitation of Talika Ginan: “Eji Sahebe Farman” #Salgirah86

Ismaili Muslim Achievements

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

Sujjawal Ahmad Among 2021 Global Health Award Recipients @KeystoneSymp

Interfaith

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

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

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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

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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

Ekphrastic poetry by Afraaz Mulji

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

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

Book Review | Mohamed Keshavjee Reviews Hélène Alexander’s “A Life of Ups and Downs”

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”

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

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