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Aga Khan Foundation Canada's International Youth Fellowship Programme: 25 years of bridging the cultural gap
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Aga Khan Foundation Canada’s International Youth Fellowship Programme: 25 years of bridging the cultural gap

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  • Posted on September 28, 2015

By Elizabeth McSheffrey for The East African Magazine. Posted on Marc 27, 2015 Summary: The…

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  • Tajikistan

2015-08 Pamirs (Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan)

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 28, 2015September 28, 2015

Via http://www.flickr.com/photos/steynard/albums

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Sarfaroz Niyozov
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University of Toronto Professor Sarfaroz Niyozov to lead Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development, Pakistan

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 28, 2015September 28, 2015

Dr. Sarfaroz Niyozov, Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, has been…

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Salim-Sulaiman 2015 Toronto - Antalya
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#SSLive2015 concludes North American tour with a heartwarming performance in Toronto

  • by AM
  • Posted on September 27, 2015November 23, 2016

Salim and Sulaiman concluded their North American tour in Toronto on Saturday,  September 26th, 2015. …

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University President LAWRENCE H. SUMMERS joins HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN ’59 and MIT President CHARLES VEST at the MIT School of Architecture and Planning Friday to launch ArchNet, a site devoted to Islamic architecture. (Image credit: Seth Bechis, The Harvard Crimson)
  • Aga Khan IV

Archnet turns 13: His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan & Presidents of MIT and Harvard Lay Foundations for an Architecture of Understanding

  • by AM
  • Posted on September 27, 2015August 6, 2017

“As trustees of God’s creation, we are instructed to seek to leave the world a…

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Ginan Central: A Portal to the Ismaili Community’s Ginanic Literature
  • Canada

Ginan Central: A Portal to the Ismaili Community’s Ginanic Literature

  • by AM
  • Posted on September 27, 2015June 22, 2018

Karim Tharani of the University of Saskachewan provides an overview of Ginan Central web portal…

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Aga Khan Academy: Mombasa, Kenya & Hyderabad. India - 2015 Graduating Class
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Aga Khan Academy graduates from Mombasa, Kenya & Hyderabad, India show stellar performance in IB exams and secure over $7.7 million in university scholarships

  • by AM
  • Posted on September 27, 2015August 6, 2017

The 2015 graduates from AKA, Mombasa and AKA, Hyderabad had much to celebrate this year…

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The serene looking Ismaili Centre, Toronto reflected in one of the 5 infinity pools between the Centre and the Aga Khan Museum, all embedded within the unifying Aga Khan Park. The combined spaces of the Aga Khan Museum and the Ismaili Centre, Toronto within the Aga Khan Park are dubbed as the Aga Khan Cultural Hub. (Image via Blog TO)
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Blog TO | The 10 most Instagrammable buildings in Toronto: Aga Khan Cultural Hub

  • by AM
  • Posted on September 27, 2015December 2, 2016

The most instagrammable buildings in Toronto range from universities to shopping malls. Sure the CN…

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  • Canada

Pickering’s Yusuf Hirji is living life to the fullest

  • by AM
  • Posted on September 26, 2015December 2, 2016

Teen chooses quality over quantity and ends chemotherapy after cancer returns “In life, things do…

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Rooftop garden at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto
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Rooftop garden at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto

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  • Posted on September 26, 2015September 25, 2015

via hussein.smugmug.com/Photos/i-sjZ6GzK

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Syrian Refugee Crisis: Journalist Evan Solomon reflects on when Shamshudin Esmail’s Ugandan family entered his life 43 years ago

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  • Posted on September 26, 2015October 26, 2015

Evan Solomon on the refugee crisis, and a Ugandan family who entered his own life…

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Ishkander Ahmed: A choice grocery chain executive
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Ishkander Ahmed: A choice grocery chain executive

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  • Posted on September 26, 2015September 25, 2015

He joined father Sadru Ahmed and second cousin Salim Ahmed as a principal and the…

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NTV Uganda: Hundreds benefit from Aga Khan University medical camp [YouTube]
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NTV Uganda: Hundreds benefit from Aga Khan University medical camp [YouTube]

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 26, 2015February 13, 2017

For many Ugandans, the cost of health care takes a huge chunk out of their…

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Live Webcast from Ismaili Centre London: Aga Khan Trust for Culture Projects in India
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Live Webcast from Ismaili Centre London: Aga Khan Trust for Culture Projects in India

  • by AM
  • Posted on September 25, 2015June 2, 2018

Jointly presented by Aga Khan University, Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations (AKU-ISMC) and…

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NBC News on Aga Khan Foundation Florida's Walk
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NBC News on Aga Khan Foundation USA Florida’s Walk

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  • Posted on September 25, 2015
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John Karmali and Hospital Hill Primary School, Nairobi
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Ginan: Saahebjee tu(n) more man bhaave - O Imam! You are dear to my heart (mind)
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Sujjawal Ahmad Appointed to Global Workforce Development in Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine

Prince Amyn Aga Khan conferred the Aga Khan Music Awards distinguished Patron’s Award

Canada | Dr. Zainub Verjee Inducted to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts

Canada | Shiza Hirani, Global Youth Advocate Honored with Outstanding Youth Philanthropist Award and the Henry Baker Scholar Award

Pakistan | Aga Khan University Medical College’s Dean Dr Karim Damji honored with 2026 AGS Humanitarian Award for excellence in global eye care

Pakistan | Aga Khan University Researchers Named Among World’s Top Most-Cited Scientists

USA | Mawlana Hazar Imam Aga Khan V presided over the opening of the Ismaili Center Houston

Sports Diplomacy: The Power of Connection through the World Marathon Majors

Aaj Raaj Mubarak Hove – Ginan by Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Jamil Assani

Mawlana Hazar Imam Meets President of Egypt

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

The Rev. Dr. Robert Oliphant, Member of Parliament for Don Valley West, Pays Tribute to His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV: A Legacy of Compassion

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

Meditation and Contemplation 

The Light of the Divine

Islamic Art

Bird symbolism of spirituality permeates the mythology of numerous cultures

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

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

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

Global | Honoring Princess Yasmin Aga Khan & Rita Hayworth: World renowned artists – Britain’s Yarrow & Turkey’s Baykam – Unite with Hilton Contemporary Art Gallery in support of Alzheimer’s Association

Aga Khan Master Musicians Premiere Cross-Cultural Collaboration in Paris

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

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

Celebrating Qur’anic Art: A Colloquium of Creativity and Scholarship at The Institute of Ismaili Studies

The Gulgee Museum in Karachi is a Son’s Tribute to a Master | Dawn Images

Ismail Gulgee, late Pakistani calligrapher and abstract artist, honored with dedicated museum | Arab News

Books & Authors

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

Moment in Time | 1 January 1931 – Ivanow, the pioneer of Ismaili Studies, began to work for Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III

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

New Book | “Small Acts of Courage’ by Ali Velshi

New Book | “Love You Around the Universe and Back” by Mya Farial Mahedi and Zahra Mahedi

New Book | “Pari Needs A Mobility Aid” by Iffat Damji

New Book | “Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish the Peas” by Dr Hasan Merali

Make more room at the table’: Calgary writer [Anar Ali] deepens immigrant story with cop drama, Allegiance

Cookbook: All the Russ Without the Fuss by Reeshma Haji

“An Other World: The Fight for Freedom, Joy, and Belonging” by Hanif Fazal

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: 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

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

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: Kheddo kheddo jemaani naavddi – Sail skillfully in the boat

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

Ginan: Duniya Sirajine Shaah More – Having created the world my Lord

Ginan: Saamee tamaaree vaddee maa(n)he – O Lord in your garden

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

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

Ali Goyam Ali Joyam || Kids Version || NsN Production

The Qasida is the devotional poetry of Ismailis of Persian heritage

Persian Qasida – Shahid Akhtar Qalandar: Khudawanda Tu Sultane Karimi Tu Bismaillahi Rahmanir Rahimi

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

Qasidas with Translation

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

Tajik Ismaili Artists: Saqi-e Bawafa Manam

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

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

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