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There is a Prince in Lisbon, and he brings with him 45 thousand people!
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Expresso Portugal Article on Ismaili Community and His Highness the Aga Khan

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  • Posted on August 3, 2018August 8, 2018

Expert translation by Sadiq Habib who is also featured in this article. With special permission.…

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Gulabuddin Sukhanwar: Reflection on the Diamond Jubilee Celebration in Lisbon, Portugal
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Gulabuddin Sukhanwar: Reflection on the Diamond Jubilee Celebration in Lisbon, Portugal

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  • Posted on August 3, 2018August 2, 2018

A lifetime commitment to improving Quality of Life for all Reflection on the Diamond Jubilee…

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Expresso Interview (English translation): "This is a Faith of Reason," explains His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan
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Expresso Interview (English translation): “This is a Faith of Reason,” explains His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan

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  • Posted on July 31, 2018July 31, 2018

Ten days after the conclusion of celebrations marking the diamond jubilee of His Highness Prince Karim…

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Visao (Vision) Magazine Portugal features extensive article on His Highness the Aga Khan
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Visao (Vision) Magazine Portugal features extensive article on His Highness the Aga Khan

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  • Posted on July 31, 2018July 30, 2018

Source: Edição 1321

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Maputo Jamatkhana in the district of Alto Maé
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Ismailism: The faith which came to Portugal via Mozambique. Story of Malik and Shehnaz

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  • Posted on July 31, 2018July 30, 2018

At the end of the 1970s, the Ismailis who were in Mozambique went to Portugal,…

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Sonal Dhanani: The Journey of Gratitude
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Sonal Dhanani: The Journey of Gratitude

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  • Posted on July 25, 2018July 27, 2018

The Journey of Gratitude. By Sonal Dhanani I recently have experienced the Global Darbar ceremony which…

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Aga Khan’s arrival in Lisbon. “It is like Moses to the Jews, like Christ to the Christians”

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  • Posted on July 8, 2018July 9, 2018

(excerpt translated) The Aga Khan’s plane crossed the skies of Lisbon at 15:53. Half an…

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Selected filmmakers from around the world gather together at the International Film Festival Red Carpet event. Photo Credit: Sehrish Rahim
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Aga Khan’s visit may yield up to 250 million euros for Portugal

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  • Posted on July 8, 2018July 9, 2018

More than 45,000 Ismailis will be spending a lot of money by July 12. Translated…

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Portrait of the Aga Khan in 1966
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Seven moments from the life of the Aga Khan: The Prince without Kingdom

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  • Posted on July 6, 2018July 6, 2018

Excerpt/headline translated via Google: The 81-year-old Aga Khan is in Lisbon to close the celebrations…

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"When the king went to Evora, everyone went to Evora. With Aga Khan it will be the same"
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“When the king went to Evora, everyone went to Evora. With Aga Khan it will be the same”

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  • Posted on July 6, 2018July 6, 2018

Sadiq Habib, who is 33 years old and part of the first generation of Ismaili…

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The faith, fortune and power of Aga Khan and the Ismailis who will be based in Lisbon
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The faith, fortune and power of Aga Khan and the Ismailis who will be based in Lisbon

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  • Posted on July 6, 2018July 5, 2018

They are governed by a constitution, which was enacted in December 1986, and where obedience…

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Mansoor Ladha: Ismailis renew allegiance to Aga Khan as Calgary visit ends

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  • Posted on May 17, 2018May 19, 2018

Ismailis renew allegiance to Aga Khan as Calgary visit ends Mansoor Ladha interviews the Aga…

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Karim Aga Khan IV, l'année du jubilé
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Karim Aga Khan IV, l’année du jubilé

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  • Posted on May 17, 2018May 19, 2018

CHEF SPIRITUEL DE LA COMMUNAUTÉ ISMAÉLIENNE, L’AGA KHAN CHEMINE DANS L’ANNÉE DE SON JUBILÉ DE…

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Anne McLellan: The Aga Khan: 60 years of remarkable service to the world | Troy Media

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  • Posted on May 12, 2018

By Anne McLellan. She is a former deputy prime minister of Canada. As he comes…

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Brian Heidecker: The Aga Khan is creating a global knowledge society
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Brian Heidecker: The Aga Khan is creating a global knowledge society

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  • Posted on May 11, 2018May 10, 2018

By Brian Heidecker for Daily Hive Calgary. He is a former Chair of the University…

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Barinder Rasode: A beacon of hope: How the Aga Khan has shaped Canada and the world | Daily Hive Vancouver
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Barinder Rasode: A beacon of hope: How the Aga Khan has shaped Canada and the world | Daily Hive Vancouver

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  • Posted on May 11, 2018May 10, 2018

The world needs hope more now than ever before. While society as a whole has…

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Awali families in Calgary: Celebrating the work of the Aga Khan Development Network
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Awali families in Calgary: Celebrating the work of the Aga Khan Development Network

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  • Posted on May 11, 2018May 10, 2018

By Brian Felesky, Jim Gray and Chris Robb for Calgary Herald This column is written…

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The Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee celebration: ‘An experience of a lifetime, which we will cherish all our lives’ | Indo-Canadian Voice
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The Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee celebration: ‘An experience of a lifetime, which we will cherish all our lives’ | Indo-Canadian Voice

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  • Posted on May 11, 2018May 10, 2018

By Senator Mobina Jaffer for The Voice LAST week, Ismaili Muslims had the absolute pleasure…

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Elizabeth Cannon: Understanding and education spark important global connections | Calgary Herald
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Elizabeth Cannon: Understanding and education spark important global connections | Calgary Herald

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  • Posted on May 10, 2018May 9, 2018

By Elizabeth Cannon. She is president and vice-chancellor of the University of Calgary. Imagine a…

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Why we should be proud to call the Aga Khan a Canadian
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Bill Graham: Why we should be proud to call the Aga Khan a Canadian

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  • Posted on May 10, 2018May 9, 2018

By Hon. Bill Graham. He is a former federal Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister…

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His Highness the Aga Khan in Calgary
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Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi: Why I’m grateful for the Aga Khan’s extraordinary service to humanity

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  • Posted on May 9, 2018May 8, 2018

By Naheed Nenshi for Globe & Mail On the occasion of the Aga Khan’s visit…

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Ismaili Community: From shelter in a storm, to building a strong Canada | Barbara Grantham
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Ismaili Community: From shelter in a storm, to building a strong Canada | Barbara Grantham

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  • Posted on May 8, 2018May 8, 2018

By Barbara Grantham I first became acquainted with Vancouver’s Ismaili community in the early 1990’s,…

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Almas Meherally: B.C. Ismailis gather in Vancouver to see the Aga Khan
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Almas Meherally: B.C. Ismailis gather in Vancouver to see the Aga Khan

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  • Posted on May 5, 2018May 5, 2018

B.C. Ismailis gather in Vancouver to see the Aga Khan, celebrate his Diamond Jubilee as…

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Tamara Vrooman: Aga Khan Network strives to improve lives
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Tamara Vrooman: Aga Khan Network strives to improve lives

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  • Posted on May 5, 2018

By Tamara Vrooman for Vancouver Sun Tamara is the president and CEO of Vancity credit…

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Lions Gate Jamatkhana North Vancouver, BC - FNDA Design
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North Shore Ismaili community celebrates the Aga Khan’s legacy

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  • Posted on May 4, 2018May 5, 2018

By Fabian Dawson for North Shore News Like most Ismailis who call the North Shore…

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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