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  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Searching for the Blues: Lakha Khan: Keeper of India’s Songbook | @AgaKhanMuseum

  • by Sujjawal Ahmad
  • Posted on July 16, 2021July 16, 2021

Titled “Lakha Khan: Keeper of India’s Songbook,” episode 2 follows Sindhi Sarangi master Lakha Khan in his Rajasthani home performing songs and instrumentals that speak to the worldly and sacred nature of his music, including Sufi kalaams, and folk songs.

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  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

@AgaKhanMuseum | Appointment of Dr Ulrike Al-Khamis as Director and Chief Executive of the Aga Khan Museum

  • by Sujjawal Ahmad
  • Posted on July 6, 2021July 7, 2021

“I am deeply honoured and excited to be confirmed as the new CEO of the Aga Khan Museum, the only Museum in North America with a mandate to foster pluralism and bridge cultures through and in dialogue with the Arts of the Muslim world,” says Ulrike Al-Khamis.

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  • Ismaili Muslim Artists

The Ismaili Sounds: Ameen – A Global Prayer of Hope

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on May 8, 2021

At a time when uncertainty and suffering continues to rise, uniting through music and prayer…

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  • Architecture

Video: Al Darb al-Ahmar, Cairo Tourist Routes

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 25, 2021

Between 1998 to 2012, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture restored eight major monuments in…

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  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Pocket Performance: Abbas Janmohamed and Samidha Joglekar at the Aga Khan Museum

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 25, 2021February 25, 2021

Get into a mid-week groove with this beautifully transfixing north Indian classical performance by Abbas…

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  • Interfaith

“Haseebi”- From @TajalliLounge (Sounds of Manifestation)

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 29, 2020

Haseebi (My Reckoner) Raheemi (My Merciful Lord) Kareemi (My Benevolent Lord) Al Madad tu kar…

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  • Interviews and Speeches

Artist Interview: Nafeesa Dhalwani

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 9, 2020December 9, 2020

Nafeesa Dhalwani, a gifted vocalist who has made waves with her latest “original” track “Mawla…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Artists

Dr. Karim Gillani (@Karimgillani): Music, Islam and Spirituality – Devotional Music from South Asia

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on November 27, 2020

Do you know why the term “music” is extremely debatable in the Muslim world? What…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Artists

Maqam Station: “Mawla Tera Noor”- Nafeesa Dhalwani

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on November 13, 2020November 13, 2020

JollyGul.com has launched a separate and independently run music initiative, “Maqam Station” spearheaded by award-winning…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Artists

Sangeet Ke Sang Sang: A Musical Fundraiser in Support of Aga Khan Foundation

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on November 13, 2020

To help support Aga Khan Foundation‘s holistic approach to development challenges, tackling poverty on multiple…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Artists

“Mawla Karim” Burushaski Aarifaana Kalam By Shahid Akhtar Qalandar (@A_Qalandar) With Urdu and English Translations

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on November 6, 2020

JollyGul.com presents Burushaski Aarifaana Kalam “Mawla Karim” recited by Shahid Akhtar Qalandar. The video with…

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  • Interfaith

Farhan Shah, Shahid Rehman (Udan Khatola) and JollyGul.com Special Presentation: “Saavan” feat. Ustaad Islamuddin Meer

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 18, 2020

JollyGul.com has now released, jointly with Farhan Shah, the much anticipated “Saavan” song. “Saavan” (Monsoon…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Artists

The.Ismaili (Canada) Virtual Event: Horizons Series: Music, Islam, and Spirituality – Devotional Music from South Asia

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

October 17, 2020, 2:30PM (Pacific Time)- 5:30PM (Eastern Time) Do you know why the term…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Artists

Shahid Akhtar Qalandar: “Ya Murtaza Ali” (Persian Qasida With Lyrics, Urdu & English Translations)

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 9, 2020

JollyGul.com presents Persian qasida “Ya Murtaza Ali” recited by Shahid Akhtar Qalandar. The video with…

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  • Ginans

Samira Noorali (@SamiraNoorali) | Impressions of Devotion | “Til Bhar Tulana” Coming Soon!

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 23, 2020

Composer Samira Noorali introduces Impressions of Devotion, an album that has been rolling out in…

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  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

@AgaKhanMuseum: 2020 Lapis Digital Benefit

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 10, 2020

The Aga Khan Museum proudly presents the 2020 Lapis Digital Benefit – a bright and…

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  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj: Re-Imaging Art In The Pandemic – @TheAgaKhanMuseum Provides Sanctuary Virtually via Forbes.com

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 31, 2020August 31, 2020

The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada, has re-imagined its programs for the remainder of the year…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Artists

Aziz Pyare’s “Dam Dam Ali Dam Ali Ali” – An Original Qawwali Composition With Lyrics & Translations

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 17, 2020August 17, 2020

Dam Dam Ali Dam Ali Ali (Ali is in my breath, Ali is in my…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Artists

Aaasman Se Barsa Pani – Rajabali Fidai & Shama Judah

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 11, 2020August 11, 2020

Aaasman Se Barsa Pani (Rain showers fell from the sky) is a melodious and happy…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Artists

Electrifying Sufi Medley- A Tour De Force! Farhan Shah and Alain Vãlodze

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 7, 2020

Electrifying Sufi Medley – A Tour De Force! A creative mashup of song, manqabat, qawwali…

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  • Music Initiative

Dr. Karim Gillani and Raafi Gillani: Father and Son Jam session, Saieen (Cover)

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 3, 2020August 3, 2020

We are humbled and excited to share with you all our first “Father and Son”…

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  • Music Initiative

Chaando Malkaai: Special Double Video Release by JollyGul.com

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020

JollyGul.com presents a short video by mother-daughter duo Samina & Zynah Karim Rozani along with…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Artists

Eid Mubarak Song by Zahira Dhalwani

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020

Original composition by Zahira Dhalwani in celebration of Eid. This is a recomposed version of…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Artists

Please Overlook My Shortcomings; Heal Me, O’ Lord! Maalik Mere #Eid2020 Special Gift @kamalhaji

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on July 30, 2020

Maine ki hai khataa, Tu ho na khafaa ab, de de shifa Please overlook my…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Artists

Shaheena Karim: Dhama Dam Mast Kalander #EidAlAdha2020 Special Release

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on July 30, 2020July 30, 2020

A version of “Dhama Dam Mast Kalandar” song by Shaheena Karim that will make you…

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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

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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)

Short-listed projects for Aga Khan Award for Architecture on display at Coal Drops Yard in London, UK

Princess Zahra Pavilion Wins International Architecture Award

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

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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 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)

Student Empowerment in Higher Education: Reflecting on Teaching Practice and Learner Engagement

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