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Today in history: the fortress of Girdkuh was captured

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on December 15, 2016December 14, 2016

The  fortress of Girdkuh in Persia (Iran) surrendered to the Mongols on December 15, 1270.1 Girdkuh,…

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Article: Almira Bardai - Forty Under 40 Winner 2016 | Business in Vancouver
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Article: Almira Bardai – Forty Under 40 Winner 2016 | Business in Vancouver

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 15, 2016December 14, 2016

In the seven years since Almira Bardai co-founded Jive Communications with Lindsay Nahmiache, the two…

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Aga Khan Museum's Special Programming: Finding Home
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

The personal journeys of new Canadians done through visual narratives are on display at the Aga Khan Museum

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 15, 2016December 18, 2016

Immigrant teens and the meaning of home: Judith Timson | Toronto Star, Dec. 14, 2016…

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Rahim Budhwani appointed Chair of National Association of Convenience Stores, addresses delegates at conference
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Rahim Budhwani appointed Chair of National Association of Convenience Stores, addresses delegates at conference

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 15, 2016December 14, 2016

Convenience retailing, or life for that matter, can be summed up by the two words…

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Best graduates at AKU’s 21st PGME graduation ceremony
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Aga Khan University Pakistan’s Postgraduate Medical Education Graduation Ceremony 2016

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 15, 2016February 15, 2017

186 specialists received their certificates in areas relevant to the treatment of NCDs such as…

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Documentary: “Our Imam, Our Times”
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Documentary: “Our Imam, Our Times”

  • by SNN
  • Posted on December 14, 2016December 15, 2016

Looking back on 50 years of the Imamat of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness Prince…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Maharashtra’s Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis extends 80th birthday wishes to His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan and invites him to visit Maharastra & India

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 14, 2016December 15, 2016

Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis extended warm wishes to His Highness Prince Karim Aga…

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Civil Society, Social Media Messages on the 80th Salgirah/Birthday of His Highness the Aga Khan
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Civil Society, Social Media Messages on the 80th Salgirah/Birthday of His Highness the Aga Khan

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 14, 2016December 15, 2016

Following are some of the select-few messages from the civil society and government officials from…

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Salgirah Khushali 2016 Celebration in Moscow, Russia
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Salgirah Khushali 2016 Celebration in Moscow, Russia

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 14, 2016December 28, 2016

Moscow 2016 Khushali Mubarak Gala Concert – Dedicated to the 80th Birthday of Mawlana Hazar…

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President Atambayev of Kyrgyzstan presents Danaker Award to His Highness the Aga Khan
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President Atambayev of Kyrgyzstan wishes Prince Karim Aga Khan IV happy birthday

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 13, 2016December 15, 2016

Bishkek, December 13 / Kabar /. Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev congratulated Prince Karim Aga Khan…

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Ismailis in Gilgit-Baltistan celebrate the 80th birthday of Prince Karim Aga Khan | Pamir Times
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Ismailis in Gilgit-Baltistan celebrate the 80th birthday of Prince Karim Aga Khan | Pamir Times

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  • Posted on December 13, 2016December 15, 2016

Birthday cakes were cut in Jamatkhanas, and community feasts were held across the valleys in…

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Road to Diamond Jubilee - Constellation of Honours - His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV - 2016-12-13 summary
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His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan at 80: A portrait of service to humanity – a man who is perhaps the only person in the world to whom everyone listens

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 13, 2016June 11, 2017

“… a man who is perhaps the only person in the world to whom everyone…

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Canadian Ismailis celebrate birthday of His Highness the Aga Khan | Daily Hive
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Canadian Ismailis celebrate birthday of His Highness the Aga Khan | Daily Hive

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 13, 2016December 15, 2016

Today, thousands of Canadians and millions of Ismailis around the world celebrate His Highness the…

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British Columbia Premier Christy Clark visits the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby
  • Aga Khan IV

Premier of British Columbia, Christy Clark’s message on the 80th birthday of His Highness the Aga Khan

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 13, 2016December 15, 2016

Premier Christy Clark issued the following statement on the birthday of His Highness Prince Karim…

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Qasida: Ya Imami Ya Imami – O my Imam, O my Imam
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Qasida: Ya Imami Ya Imami – O my Imam, O my Imam

  • by kmaherali
  • Posted on December 13, 2016February 13, 2017

The Qasida Gist – By Karim Maherali This is a Qasida composed in Arabic by ‘Ali…

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Interfaith

Portugal | Prince Aly Muhammad attends opening of chapel damaged in wildfires rebuilt with support from the Ismaili Imamat and Aga Khan Trust for Culture

Aga Khan’s Tribute to Pope Francis: A Loss for Humanity

The Interfaith Effort of Canada’s Ismaili Community: A 12,000-Pound Ramadan Food Drive

Strengthening Ties: Ismaili Imamat and São Tomé Formalize Collaboration

Global: Why the World Celebrates His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV | Constellation of Honours: Over 300 Accolades from 55 Countries

A Legacy of Collaboration: His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV and James D. Wolfensohn’s Partnership for Religious Engagement in Development

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The Drumlanrig Reconciliation Accords: A Historic Step Towards Jewish-Muslim Unity in the UK

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Islamic Art

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The arts of the Fatimids, Mawlana Hazar Imam’s ancestors, continue to inspire

The paisley motif is a Persian symbol of life and eternity

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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

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Mi’raj is a soul’s journey towards spiritual knowledge

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Art & Culture

Bird symbolism of spirituality permeates the mythology of numerous cultures

Canada | The Next Initiative – A Paid Acting Mentorship for Adults

Canada | Concordia University to award Princess Zahra Aga Khan with an honorary doctorate at its spring 2025 convocation

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Aga Khan Master Musicians Premiere Cross-Cultural Collaboration in Paris

Honoring Sufi Mysticism with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture: Delhi’s Heritage Unveiled

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The First Aga Khan – OPEN ACCESS to download or read online for free

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Cookbook: All the Russ Without the Fuss by Reeshma Haji

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Ginans

Aaye Reham Rahemaan by Imtiaz Fazalbhoy (Faiz)

Ginan: Ginan bolo re nit – Recite Ginans everyday!

Ginans by Nargis Balolia

Ginan: Jaag jaagre tun jaag – Wake up, wake up, o you, wake up

Ginan: Ye mitthaa Muhammad naam – The name Muhammad is sweet

Ginans: Our Wonderful Tradition – Ismailimail launches a new series

Ginan: Sakhee maree aatam naa odhaar – O my Friend! O Saviour of my soul

A presentation on Naklanki Gita by Ali Jan Damani

Ginan: Shaamku aavan(n)taa jo kahe – Those who inform about the arrival of the Imam

Largest Collection of Ginans Online

Ginan: Kutumb parivār sajnā

Pir Sadardin’s Ginan: Hanif Gulamani’s rendition: Aasamaanee tambal

Ginan: Haq to paak tu baadshaah – You are the Truth and the Pure Majestic King

Ginan: Ham Dil Khālaq Yā Alī Tu(n)hī Ja Vase – O’ Lord, in my heart only you dwell

Zahir K. Dhalla: Nine Ginans of Nine Ismaili Pirs – Download Free eBook, available for 3 days

A Ginan on Love

Ginan: Navroz naa din sohaamnnaa – On the glorious day of Navroz

Ginan: Swaami-ne saachu(n) karine sreviye – By considering the Imam to be true, be devoted to him

Music in Ginans is vital for invoking specific emotions

Ginan: Ab teree mohabat lagee – Now I am in love with you

Ginans with Translation

Ginan: Ginan bolo re nit – Recite Ginans everyday!

Qasida: Dur ze daryayi haqiqat – The pearl of the ocean of truth

Ginan: Ye mitthaa Muhammad naam – The name Muhammad is sweet

Ginan: Jaag jaagre tun jaag – Wake up, wake up, o you, wake up

Ginan: Sakhee maree aatam naa odhaar – O my Friend! O Saviour of my soul

Ginan: Shaamku aavan(n)taa jo kahe – Those who inform about the arrival of the Imam

Ginans: Our Wonderful Tradition – Ismailimail launches a new series

Ginan: Haq to paak tu baadshaah – You are the Truth and the Pure Majestic King

Ginan: Kheddo kheddo jemaani naavddi – Sail skillfully in the boat

Ginan: Til bhaar tulannaa – Sesame seed’s weight will be accounted for

Ginan: Unchaa re kot bahu vechana – Your abode is at an elevated fort far away

Ginan: Dhan dhan aajno daaddlo – It is an auspicious day today

Ginan: Aaj aanand paamiya man ke – Today this mind (heart) has attained joy

Ginan: Navroz naa din sohaamnnaa – On the glorious day of Navroz

Ginan: Pahelaa Kartaa Jug Maa(n)he Shaahnaa – In the first age of Karta Lord’s…

Ginan: Swaami-ne saachu(n) karine sreviye – By considering the Imam to be true, be devoted to him

Ginan: Ab teree mohabat lagee – Now I am in love with you

Ginan: Aanand aanand kariyo rikhisaro – Rejoice, rejoice o believers!

Ginan: Taariye tu taarannhaar Khudavind – O God save us because you are the only saviour

Ginan: Ek teerath vedhddaa – Admonishing a caravan going for the teerath

Qasidas

Mp3: Ilahi Shukar (Gratitude for God’s Bounties) with English Translation

Qasida: Dur ze daryayi haqiqat – The pearl of the ocean of truth

Qasida ‘Dam Hama Dam Ali Ali’ by Shahid A. Qalandar

Qasida: Ya Amiral Momineen

Tajik Ismaili Artists: Saqi-e Bawafa Manam

Imamat Day Songs: Shan-i Karim Imam-i Zaman-Vol.1

Persian Qasida: Mashriq e Anware Yazdan Noor Mawlana Karim

Shahid Akhtar Qalandar – Qasida: DUZ E DARYAE HAQIQATH

Persian Qasida by Nasir Khusraw: ‘Guzinam Quran Ast’ – Rendition Shahid Akhtar Qalandar

Qasida of Hazrat Imam Mawlana Nizar II – Har Chand K Man Dar Nazare

Poetry has been central to the spiritual life of Muslims

Persian Qasida: Let go of this entire ruse, O lover! Go mad, go mad!

A Diamond Jubilee tribute to Mawlana Hazar Imam – By Shafiq Ahmad, Asif Baig, Fakhir Baig

The spread of Sufism facilitated the cultivation of introspective religious poetry

Rukhsana Karmali: Farsi Qasida – Bismillahey Mutlaq Tui

Qasida: Ya Imami Ya Imami – O my Imam, O my Imam

Mushkil Kusha Mawla Ali | Saakin

Persian Qasida: Amir Al Momenin, by Rukhsana Karmali

Qasida: Ali Goyam Ali Joyam | NsN Production

Qasida: Ta Surato Paiwande Jahan Bud Ali Bud – Ali the ever present

Qasidas with Translation

Qasida: Dur ze daryayi haqiqat – The pearl of the ocean of truth

Tajik Ismaili Artists: Saqi-e Bawafa Manam

Qasida: Ya Imami Ya Imami – O my Imam, O my Imam

Persian Qasida: Amir Al Momenin, by Rukhsana Karmali

Qasida: Ta Surato Paiwande Jahan Bud Ali Bud – Ali the ever present

Shahid Akhtar Qalandar – Qasida: DUZ E DARYAE HAQIQATH

Persian Qasida by Nasir Khusraw: ‘Guzinam Quran Ast’ – Rendition Shahid Akhtar Qalandar

Persian Qasida: Let go of this entire ruse, O lover! Go mad, go mad!

A Diamond Jubilee tribute to Mawlana Hazar Imam – By Shafiq Ahmad, Asif Baig, Fakhir Baig

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