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Canada Post Issues Commemorative Eid Stamp

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  • Posted on April 17, 2023

Crafted nearly 700 years ago in medieval Iran, the elegant, hand-painted ceramic bowl on this…

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  • History

Mi’raj: In conversation with Professor Ali Asani

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  • Posted on February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

“Mi’raj refers to an experience of Prophet Muhammad.” “The greatest obstacle to ‘seeing’ God is…

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  • History

Fatimid Caliph-Imam al-Mu’izz led Idd al-Fitr prayers in Cairo

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on May 1, 2022April 29, 2022

Named after the Prophet’s daughter, the Fatimids, Mawlana Hazar Imam’s ancestors, established their empire in…

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  • History

The first revelation to the Prophet was about knowledge

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on April 20, 2022May 6, 2022

Prophet Muhammad frequently sought moments of reflection by retreating to a cave on Mount Hira…

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  • Islam

‘Kitab’ – Revelation, Source of Revelation, and Past Revelations

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  • Posted on April 6, 2022

The first revelation to the Prophet was about knowledge and learning: “Recite [Iqra]! The Name…

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  • History

The invoking of blessings upon the Prophet is a Qur’anic injunction

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on April 3, 2022April 1, 2022

Invoking blessings on the Prophet, known as salawat, is an integral part of prayer based…

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  • Canada

Taleeb Noormohamed: Islamophobia is on the rise, but we can defeat it—together

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  • Posted on January 30, 2022

Taleeb Noormohamed is the member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville, [Canada] and chair of the…

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  • Interfaith

Diversity of Interpretations & Practices within Islamic Ummah

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  • Posted on December 4, 2021

By: Sadruddin Noorani, Chicago, USA Jamada al-Awwal 1443, 4th December 2021 In Islam, the month of Jumada…

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  • Islam

Pirs possessed a high degree of intellectual and spiritual sensitivity when composing their poetry

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on November 25, 2021

God has treasures beneath His Throne, the keys of which are the Tongues of Poets.Hadith…

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  • Interfaith

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

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  • Posted on November 25, 2021November 25, 2021

Mary, the humble mother of Jesus, is a model of faith, humility, and virtue –…

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  • Interfaith

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

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  • Posted on November 4, 2021November 4, 2021

By: Sadruddin Noorani, Chicago, USA Allah says in the Holy Qur’an, O you, who believe! Do…

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  • Books

Book Review: “Artefacts of Devotion: A Sufi Repertoire of the Qalandariyya in Sehwan Sharif, Sindh, Pakistan” | By Alijan Damani

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  • Posted on July 24, 2021

Ali Jan Damani’s latest publication is a book review titled, Remembering Shahbaz: A critical review of “Artefacts of Devotion: A Sufi Repertoir

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  • Interfaith

Eid al-Adha 10th Dhul Hijjah 1442 – 20th July, 2021

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  • Posted on July 19, 2021

By: Sadruddin Noorani, Chicago, USA Eid al-Adha or the “Festival of Sacrifice” is celebrated by Muslims…

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  • Interfaith

Chand Raat of Dhu al-Hajj 1442, 10th July 2021: The Rites of Marriage Ceremonies and Traditions within Ismaili Muslim Communities

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on July 9, 2021

By: Sadruddin Noorani, Chicago, USA This is the month in which the marriage ceremony of…

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  • Interfaith

The Concept of Hilm: Chand Raat of Dhu al-Qa’dah 1442 – 11th June, 2021

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  • Posted on June 11, 2021

By: Sadruddin Noorani, Chicago, USA We recently completed the month of Ramadan during which we…

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  • Interfaith

Chand Raat of Shawwal, Eid al-Fitr, 12th May 2021

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  • Posted on May 12, 2021

By: Sadruddin Noorani, Chicago, USA The term Eid al-Fitr means “the feast of breaking the fast“. The phrase…

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  • Interfaith

Surah al-Qadr: “Lo! We revealed it (the Qur’an) on the Night of Power”

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  • Posted on May 3, 2021

Laylat al-Qadr: The Night of Power is better than a thousand months (4th May 2021…

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  • Interfaith

Chand Raat of Sha’ban 1442 – 13th March 2021

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  • Posted on March 13, 2021

“An Islamic Perspective on Death” by Sadruddin Noorani, Chicago, USA The Ismaili Muslim community comes…

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  • Interfaith

Mustafa (ﷺ) “One whose name itself compels exaltation…the embodiment of the light of Allah”

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  • Posted on March 10, 2021

“Muhammad’s is one of those rare lives that is more dramatic in reality than in…

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  • Islam

Mi’raj 27th Rajab 1442 – 10th March 2021

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  • Posted on March 10, 2021March 10, 2021

By: Sadruddin Noorani, Chicago, USA Mi’raj is a very important and significant event in the Muslim…

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  • Interfaith

Sadruddin Noorani: Chand Raat of Jamada al-Thani 1442 Hijri – January 13, 2021

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  • Posted on January 13, 2021January 12, 2021

By: Sadruddin Noorani, Chicago, USA Allah’s Call This month we will explore zikr (remembrance), as an important…

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  • Interfaith

Sadruddin Noorani: ChandRaat of Jumada al-Awwal 1442 – December 15, 2020

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  • Posted on December 14, 2020December 14, 2020

By: Sadruddin Noorani, Chicago, USA In previous articles, we have explored different Ayat (verses) and Surah…

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  • Interfaith

Sadruddin Noorani: ChandRaat of Rabi’ al-Thani, Hijri 1442 – November 15, 2020

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  • Posted on November 14, 2020November 14, 2020

By: Sadruddin Noorani, Chicago, USA Rabi’ al-Thani, also known as Rabi’ al-Aakhir, is the fourth…

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  • Interfaith

Dr. Khalil Andani (@KhalilAndani) wins Best PhD Dissertation Award for “Revelation in Islam: Qur’anic, Sunni, and Shiʿi Ismaili Perspectives”

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

Dr. Khalil Andani’s doctoral dissertation completed at Harvard University, entitled Revelation in Islam: Qur’ānic, Sunni,…

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  • Islam

Metaphysics of Muhammad: The Nur Muhammad by Dr. Khalil Andani (@KhalilAndani)

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 28, 2020

Dr. Khalil Andani’s latest article “Metaphysics of Muhammad: The Nur Muhammad from Imam Ja‘far al-Sadiq (d.…

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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)

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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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