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Page from the 10th majlis from al-Numan's Ta'wil da'a'im al-Islam and forms part of a manuscript copied in 1858. Photo: The Ismailis: An Illustrated History
  • Civilization

Lectures delivered at the majalis al-hikma were pre-approved by the Imams

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on April 3, 2016February 7, 2017

The teaching sessions related to the esoteric Ismaili doctrines, or hikma, were designated as majalis al-hikma, or “sessions of wisdom.”

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Why Arif Virani ran for Parliament
  • Canada

Why Arif Virani ran for Parliament

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 2, 2016March 31, 2016

His career as a lawyer took him around the world. But Virani is now at home in Ottawa

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Professor Salimah Meghani featured in "Medical Ethics Advisor"
  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

Professor Salimah Meghani featured in “Medical Ethics Advisor”

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 2, 2016March 31, 2016

Salimah H Meghani, PhD, MBE, RN, FAAN, Associate Professor of Nursing, was recently featured in the February 2015 edition of “Medical Ethics Advisor”

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British Columbia Premier Christy Clark visits the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby
  • Canada

British Columbia Premier Christy Clark visits the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 2, 2016March 31, 2016

“Pleasure to speak with members of the #Burnaby Ismaili Centre about their work to promote diversity in the community.”

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  • Canada

Ali Velshi to receive honorary degree from Queen’s University

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 2, 2016March 31, 2016

Ali Velshi (Artsci’94) graduated from Queen’s with a degree in religious studies.

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Zameer Kassam: Ex-McKinsey analyst finds new path as lavish jeweler
  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

Zameer Kassam: Ex-McKinsey analyst finds new path as lavish jeweler

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 2, 2016March 31, 2016

Few jewelers — if any — can boast that a Federal Reserve honcho sits on its advisory board.

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Shenila Khoja-Moolji’s project ‘Decolonizing Teacher Education’ wins the Best Field-Based Initiative Award
  • Ismaili Muslim Authors

Shenila Khoja-Moolji’s project ‘Decolonizing Teacher Education’ wins the Best Field-Based Initiative Award

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 1, 2016March 31, 2016

Project in collaboration with the Aga Khan Education Services Pakistan and the Aga Khan Education Board for Sindh.

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Saherish Surani: Youth health project continues to thrive
  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

Saherish Surani: Youth health project continues to thrive

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 1, 2016March 31, 2016

Saherish Surani, an aspiring and ambitious 16 year old, who currently attends Veterans Memorial High School as a Junior.

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Professor Karim Aly Kassam to lead team to aid mountain societies facing climate change, and train undergraduates at University of Central Asia
  • Canada

Professor Karim Aly Kassam to lead team to aid mountain societies facing climate change, and train undergraduates at University of Central Asia

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 1, 2016March 31, 2016

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Mawlana Hazar Imam visits an AKRSP water channel project at Teru, Norther Areas, Pakistan, November 15, 1987. Photo: The Ismaili Canada, Golden Jubilee Issue
  • Aga Khan IV

His Highness the Aga Khan: the AKRSP is intended to identify income generating opportunities

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on April 1, 2016October 11, 2016

“Rural people have to be shown that they and their children have a future on the land and from the land….

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North Vancouver's Adam Karmali relishes opportunity to play for hoops title with Dalhousie Tigers
  • Canada

North Vancouver’s Adam Karmali relishes opportunity to play for hoops title with Dalhousie Tigers

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 1, 2016March 31, 2016

For a brief time anyway, Adam Karmali turned tour guide in his return to Vancouver this week.

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"In the Moment" at the Aga Khan Museum. A Reflection by Alyna Nanji
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

“In the Moment” at the Aga Khan Museum. A Reflection by Alyna Nanji

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 31, 2016July 5, 2016

By Alyna Nanji, exclusive for Ismailimail

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Karakorum Innovation Summit Gilgit-Baltistan
  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

Karakorum Innovation Summit Gilgit-Baltistan

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 31, 2016

From April 12-15, 2016 Pakistan Innovation summit for education-PISE joining hands with Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) to organize the first ever, technology Summit.

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The site of the Lahore bombing was sealed off on Monday. RAHAT DAR / EPA
  • Interfaith

Raheel Lakhani: Pakistan’s Easter 2016 – Not a beginning to be proud of

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 31, 2016

We need intellectuals of religion who can question in order to understand better.

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Fredric Roberts Photography Workshops at the Aga Khan Museum: Toronto, Day 3: In Motion
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Fredric Roberts Photography Workshops at the Aga Khan Museum: Toronto, Day 3: In Motion

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 31, 2016March 31, 2016

This morning, we did our first critique of the students’ photos.

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

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

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Taniya Dharani – a full-time artist empowering Ismaili artists and fostering a thriving art community

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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

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

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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

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

Ginan: “Suno Suno Momano Sun Man” – Das Batiyan – A Ginan of Pir Shams

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

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

Ginans with Translation

Ginan: Ginan bolo re nit – Recite Ginans everyday!

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

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

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

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: 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: 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…

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

Ginan: Kalpat jalpat maayaa e mohee – Mirage-like and false is this illusory existence in which my soul is attached

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

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

JollyGul.com: Valentine’s Qasida Treat for the Jamat from Amin Mawani

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