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

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  • Posted on December 21, 2022

The Heat is on is a new book that describes the climate challenges we face…

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

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  • Posted on December 19, 2022December 19, 2022

“Khalil Andani wrote an excellent paper that dealt with the problem of evil from the…

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

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  • Posted on December 14, 2022December 14, 2022

Under the Luminous Lamp O Lord of the Worlds, from you emanated the lightilluminating the…

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Islamic Thought | Karim H. Karim: Re-asserting the Qur’an’s Cosmopolitan Ethics

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  • Posted on October 11, 2022

By Dr Karim H. Karim, Chancellor’s Professor at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada The Prophet…

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Video | Dr Mahmood Mamdani’s Lecture: A critical look at the forced expulsion of Uganda Asians 50 years ago

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  • Posted on September 27, 2022

At a lecture at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, on 19 August 2022, Dr Mahmood…

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In Conversation with Dr. Shireen Kassam | @KingsCollegeNHS @shireenkassam1

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  • Posted on September 20, 2022

Ismailimail is pleased to publish an interview with Dr. Shireen Kassam, a Consultant Haematologist and…

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Book Launch: Plant-based Nutrition in Clinical Practice

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  • Posted on September 15, 2022

We are excited to tell you about the launch of a new textbook co-edited by…

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New Canadian Media | Fleeing Uganda for Canada: A successful refugee story by Mansoor Ladha

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  • Posted on August 10, 2022

August 9, 2022Many Asians expelled by Idi Amin from Uganda 50 years ago have thrived…

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Book Launch and Talk I “Humanising Medicine – Making Health Care Tangible” by Dr. Azim Jiwani

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  • Posted on August 10, 2022August 10, 2022

A new publication by Dr. Azim Jiwani titled Humanizing Medicine: Making Health Tangible  – Memoirs of engagement…

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M. Ali Lakhani’s Ukranian War Poems and an Editorial on The Politics of Dignity

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  • Posted on July 28, 2022

M. Ali Lakhani, QC, read Law at Cambridge University, UK, and has been a barrister…

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New Book | Spice Baby! by Zahra N. Habib

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  • Posted on July 21, 2022

This book, comprising 100+ recipes to spice up your baby’s life, was years in the…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Authors

New Book | Beloved Mother: Poems and Prose

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  • Posted on July 15, 2022

A short and powerful poetry chapbook written by Saher Lalani in remembrance of her mother,…

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

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  • Posted on July 4, 2022

June 29, 2022: The Globe and Mail Arts staff recommend short and sweet summer reads.…

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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

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  • Posted on June 17, 2022June 17, 2022

Dr. Alyshea Cummins is an instructor of Religion in the College of Humanities and the…

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

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  • Posted on June 17, 2022

On 23 June 2022 at 12h00 to 13h00 BST, on Zoom, join a conversation with…

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

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  • Posted on June 3, 2022June 8, 2022

Humanizing Medicine: Making Health Tangible: Memoirs of Engagement with a Global Development Network by Azim…

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New Book: Memories of a Ugandan Refugee by Jalal Jaffer

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  • Posted on May 9, 2022

Jalal Jaffer was born in 1945 in a small town called Kitale, in the highlands…

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Author and Poet Ayaz Pirani Interviews Sheniz Janmohamed (@ShenizJ), 2022 Writer in Residence at University of Toronto (Canada)

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  • Posted on May 4, 2022

Interview by Ayaz Pirani for Ismailimail: I’m pleased to profile and interview Sheniz Janmohamed, Writer-in-Residence at University…

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Publication| Aga Khan IV and Contemporary Isma‘ili Identity: Pluralist Vision and Rooted Cosmopolitanism by Sahir Dewji

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  • Posted on April 28, 2022

Abstract: Cosmopolitan engagement and pluralism are consistent themes that run through the Isma‘ili community’s history…

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First Pakistani Author to Write Book on Enhancing Leadership Using Quantum Physics

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  • Posted on April 19, 2022

“Leading in a Quantum World” is a brilliant new approach at investing and improving Leaders.…

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Navroz Poem by Afraaz Adam Mulji : Spring Equinox I Bid Thee Welcome @AfraazMulji

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  • Posted on March 22, 2022

Honoured guest, your presence inspires the curious imagination, and foretells the signs of great blossoming. …

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New Book| Central Asian Ismailis: An Annotated Bibliography of Russian, Tajik and Other Sources by Dagikhudo Dagiev @nkholmat2021 @EditorSophie

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  • Posted on March 16, 2022

The Shi’i Ismaili Muslims of Central Asia have a complex political history. This open access…

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

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  • Posted on March 10, 2022March 11, 2022

Conservation Agriculture (the use of no tillage systems) to preserve soil structure and integrity has…

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

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  • Posted on February 15, 2022February 15, 2022

Professor Amir Kassam, University of Reading, UK and Moderator, Global Conservation Agriculture Community of Practice…

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

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  • Posted on February 15, 2022

A new publication by Dr. Azim Jiwani titled Humanizing Medicine: Making Health Tangible  – Memoirs of engagement…

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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New Book| Central Asian Ismailis: An Annotated Bibliography of Russian, Tajik and Other Sources by Dagikhudo Dagiev @nkholmat2021 @EditorSophie

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

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