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Category: Ginans

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

  • by ismailimail
  • 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?

  • by ismailimail
  • 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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  • Aga Khan IV

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

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 12, 2022December 12, 2022

On the occassion of Mowlana Hazar Imam’s, 86th Birthday, Ginanguru.com has released a very unique “choral” rendition…

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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

  • by ismailimail
  • 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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  • Ginans

Taufiq Karmali Releases the First Ginan of Ilm-E-Maarifat on GinanGuru

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 17, 2022March 17, 2022

After a humbling experience with Ilm-e-Noor and Ilm-e-Haqiqat, I present with love and gratitude to…

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  • Ginans

Ginan Melodies on Theremin by Andrea Marras

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 24, 2022

The Theremin is a musical instrument controlled entirely without physical contact. One of the most…

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  • Ginans

Ginan: Ab teri mohobat laagi (instrumental) on the Erhu

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 6, 2022

Jazreel Luar gives us an elegant rendition of a few verses of Pir Shams Sabzwari’s…

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  • Ginans

‘Ae Rahem Rahemaan’ by SR Media Group #Salgirah85

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 9, 2021

To commemorate the upcoming Salgirah of Mawlana Hazar Imam on 13 December, 2021, SR Media…

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  • Ginans

Ritual of ghat-paat is a conscious effort to reach spiritual awakening

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on November 4, 2021

Their Lord will give to them to drink a pure drink (76:21) In the Quran,…

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  • Ginans

‘The Name of Muhammad is Sweet’: Meetha Muhammad Naam: Ginan Rendition by Huzur Mukhi Ehteshaam Alee

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 19, 2021

Eid Milad-un-Nabi Mubarak Ginan – Meetha Muhammad Naam – Text and Translation – Composition of…

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  • Ginans

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

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 19, 2021
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  • Ginans

Ismaili thinkers have engaged with diverse theological systems including the Vaishnavite framework to compose Ginans

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on October 13, 2021October 15, 2021

Over the centuries, Ismaili thinkers have engaged with diverse theological and philosophical systems. They were…

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  • Ginans

Ali Jan Damani transliterates poetic work of Pīr Shams

  • by Sujjawal Ahmad
  • Posted on July 4, 2021July 4, 2021

Ali Jan S. Damani, through his tireless efforts of transliterating an unpublished Ginān text into English, has made a pioneering contribution to the field of scholarly attention given to Ismaili Ginans.

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  • Art and Culture

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

  • by Sujjawal Ahmad
  • Posted on July 1, 2021July 1, 2021

“Creative expression should be inspired by devotion, originality, and a drive for social change”, says Irfan, from Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan

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  • Books

New Book by Zahir Dhalla, available free for download: 49 Ginans: A Study Book

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on May 28, 2021

Zahir K. Dhalla’s 16th non-profit book has just been published. FREE download on Amazon, between…

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  • Ginans

Episode 7: Virtual Qasida and Ginan Mehfil (Navroz Edition) Hosted by Ginanguru featuring Dr. Shafique Virani

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 27, 2021

Ginanguru.com is hosting a special Navroz Edition of the Virtual Qasida & Ginan Mehfil thisSunday,…

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  • Ginans

#Navroz Ginan with Translation Recited by 30 Ismailis from Around the World

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 20, 2021March 20, 2021

Ginanguru.com has released a unique rendition of the Navroz Khushali Ginan Eji Navrojna Din Sohaamna. This…

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  • Ginans

Episode 6: Virtual Qasida and Ginan Mehfil (Salgirah Edition) Hosted by Ginanguru On Sunday December 20, 2020

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 19, 2020

Ginanguru.com is hosting a special Salgirah Edition of the Virtual Qasida & Ginan Mehfil on…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Ginanguru.com Presentation: Global Choral Recitation of Khushiali Ginan: “Eji Dhan Dhan Aajno” #Salgirah2020

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 12, 2020

Ginanguru.com has released a very unique “choral” rendition of the Khushali Ginan “Eji Dhan Dhan…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Dr. Karim Gillani & Ensemble: Sahebji Tu(n), Venti Ginan (Unplugged) #Salgirah2020

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on November 27, 2020

As we embark on our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 84th Salgirah celebrations, a team of…

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  • Ginans

JollyGul.com: Jannat Puri Granth Service

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on November 27, 2020November 27, 2020

JollyGul.com has now launched “Jannat Puri” granth (long format ginan) on its platform. Jannat Puri…

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  • Ginans

Event: Youth Edition Qasida and Ginan Mehfil Hosted by Ginanguru Featuring Talented Global Ismailis

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on November 14, 2020

Ginanguru.com is hosting a special “Youth Edition” Qasida & Ginan Mehfil on Sunday,November 15th, 2020.…

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  • Ginans

New Service Launched by JollyGul.com: Kalame Mawla – Complete Recital (With Synchronized Lyrics and Translations)

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020

JollyGul.com has launched “Kalame Mawla – Complete Recital by Zul Dhanji” a new on demand…

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  • Ginans

Now Accepting Video Submissions! GinanGuru’s Virtual Qasida & Ginan Mehfil [EPISODE 5]: Youth Edition

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 24, 2020

Ginanguru is hosting the 5th Episode of the Virtual Qasida & Ginan Mehfil and isaccepting…

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