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Architectural Muse – Aga Khan Museum (image via Urbanebloc)
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Urbanebloc | Architectural Muse – Aga Khan Museum

  • by AM
  • Posted on September 5, 2015December 2, 2016

Setting New Standards When I first arrived at the Aga Khan Museum, the 10,000 square-metre…

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The niches and caves of Bamiyan. The larger gaps once held statues of Buddha dating back to 544 BC. (Images via DNA)
  • Afghanistan

Vacation in Afghanistan: The land of Bamiyan Buddhas is a beautiful tourist haven

  • by AM
  • Posted on September 5, 2015December 2, 2016

While tourism may not be the first thing you associate with Afghanistan, the country does…

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Agreement between Province of Ontario and the Ismaili Imamat - AKIV
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Video: Agreement between Province of Ontario and the Ismaili Imamat

  • by AM
  • Posted on September 4, 2015December 2, 2016

Our history, our interpretation of our faith is anchored in the intellect and we rejoice…

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  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

CBCNews interviews immigration lawyer Zool Suleman on the Syrian refugee crisis

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 4, 2015July 2, 2016

“It’s taken this horrible tragedy to galvanize the public. But if we have the will,…

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  • Aga Khan Foundation

Aga Khan Foundation Walk at Lake Eola Park, City of Orlando, Flordia

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 4, 2015

Sunday September 20 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Aga Khan Foundation Partnership Walk The Partnership…

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  • Canada

POST | His Excellency Ambassador Arif Lalani: Canada-UAE Re-energize Relations

  • by AM
  • Posted on September 3, 2015June 22, 2018

Here is a glimpse of a man who has exemplified a stellar service, all for…

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Aga Khan Museum - Mindanao - Named in honor of Sultan Aga Khan who contributed to the realization of the museum
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Aga Khan Museum – Mindanao, Philippines

  • by AM
  • Posted on September 3, 2015December 2, 2016

Named in honor of Sultan Aga Khan who contributed to the realization of the museum.…

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University of Toronto Varsity Blues - Look Who's Trending – Zain Manji Back As A Blue
  • Canada

University of Toronto Varsity Blues – Look Who’s Trending – Zain Manji Back As A Blue

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 3, 2015March 28, 2016

8/31/2015 5:06:00 PM A once in a lifetime learning experience. A chance to see the…

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Sacoor Brother dress Soccer Superstar Christiano Ronaldo (image via POST Magazine pg 63/92)
  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

Portugal’s Sacoor Brothers dress Soccer Superstar Christiano Ronaldo

  • by AM
  • Posted on September 3, 2015September 1, 2017

We hold on our Portuguese roots while adapting to cultures. Where are most of our…

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  • Canada

Ismaili Centre Burnaby Lecture – Doug Saunders, Author & Globe and Mail Columnist to present on September 12, 2015

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 2, 2015April 5, 2025

His Highness Prince Aga Khan Shia Imami Ismaili Council for Canada presents the 2015 Ismaili…

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  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Inside Toronto | Afghanistan, Iran, Azerbaijan, Syria on stage at Aga Khan Museum

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

The 2015 to ’16 performing arts season at North York’s Aga Khan Museum will bring…

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Co-author Faizel Rawji to launch new book "Insiders Guide to K-12 Education in B.C." at Ismaili Centre, Burnaby
  • Canada

Co-author Faizel Rawji to launch new book “Insiders Guide to K-12 Education in B.C.” at Ismaili Centre, Burnaby

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 2, 2015September 2, 2015

Burnaby principals give parents the inside scoop on B.C. schools Want to know why your…

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  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

Visa OFF 2015 : Karolina Samborska Free. Happy. Muslim. Women – The Eye of Photography

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 2, 2015

Free. Happy. Muslim. Women”, Karolina Samborska series’s is exhibited in part of VISA OFF Festival…

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Hyderabad's Golconda Tombs, which have been restored by the Aga Khan Foundation (Image credit: Alamy via Telegraph - UK)
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Telegraph – UK | Hyderabad, India: on the trail of the White Mughals

  • by AM
  • Posted on September 1, 2015December 2, 2016

Hyderabad in southern India is home to resorted monuments and palace hotels. Ahead of his…

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Hunza. Image Credit: Zehra Abid
  • Pakistan

Gilgit-Baltistan: Pakistan’s Hidden Paradise | The Diplomat

  • by AM
  • Posted on September 1, 2015December 2, 2016

Karimabad, Hunza Valley When the twin towers were hit on September 11, there was panic…

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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

Music in Ginans is vital for invoking specific emotions

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

Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee USA Visit March 2018 – Welcome, Tribute & Intezari Ginan: Late Alijah Gulamhusein Gulamani and family

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

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: 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: 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

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

Ginan: Hu(n) re piyaasi piya tere darshanki – I thirst, o Beloved, for a vision of You

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

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

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

Qasidas with Translation

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

Tajik Ismaili Artists: Saqi-e Bawafa Manam

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

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

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