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Members of Hyderabad union of journalist light candles during vigil for the 48 people killed in a bus attack in Karachi's Ismaili community. (Image via Demotix)
  • Pakistan

#KarachiBusAttack: Forget free speech, where is our right to life?

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 14, 2015December 2, 2016

“We are starting in the days where there is no discrimination, no distinction between one…

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Karachi attack on Ismailis - UN Flag with tagline: it's your world
  • Pakistan

Asia Plus | World leaders condemn Karachi terrorist attack

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 14, 2015December 2, 2016

DUSHANBE, May 14, 2015, Asia-Plus – Pakistan’s Daily Times reports leaders from India, UN, US…

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Turkey's Minister of Foreign Affairs condemns Karachi shooting and expresses condolences to the families of the affected. (Image via Minister of Foreign Affairs - Turkey)
  • Pakistan

Turkey’s Minister of Foreign Affairs condemns Karachi shooting and expresses condolences to the families of the affected

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 14, 2015December 2, 2016

 We have learned with great sorrow that more than 40 people lost their lives and…

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  • Pakistan

US Ambassador Olson Extends Condolences to the Families of Karachi Bus Attack Victims

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 14, 2015December 2, 2016

 On behalf of the American people, U.S. Ambassador Richard Olson extends his deepest sympathies and…

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Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham condemned a Wednesday terrorist attack in the Pakistani city of Karachi that killed scores of Shiite Muslims on a bus. (Image via Tasnim News Agency)
  • Iran

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack in Pakistan’s Karachi

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 14, 2015December 2, 2016

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham condemned a Wednesday terrorist attack in…

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The European Union expresses its condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the Karachi attack.
  • Europe

European Union condemns the Karachi shooting and expresses its condolences to the families and friends of the victims

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 14, 2015December 2, 2016

“The deadly attack on a bus in Karachi today that has killed at least 43…

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  • Pakistan

It is time to give back to the Ismaili community

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 14, 2015December 2, 2016

“I have lost friends. I don’t know how I should react. Words are not enough…

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Karachi attack on Ismailis: Image map via BBC
  • Pakistan

Who is behind the Karachi bus attack?

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 14, 2015December 2, 2016

ISLAMABAD: Besides trying to determine the involvement of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi in…

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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif chairing a high level security meeting at Governor House in Karachi. (PHOTO: PID via The Express Tribune)
  • Pakistan

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif: Ismailis are peaceful and patriotic people who have worked for Pakistan’s wellbeing

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 14, 2015December 2, 2016

“Ismailis are a very patriotic and peaceful people who have always worked for the wellbeing…

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Karachi attack on Ismailis - bus-blood (Photo: INP via The Tribune)
  • Pakistan

For Ismailis, an unprecedented horror! Pakistan’s Leadership strongly condemns the cowardly attack

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 14, 2015December 2, 2016

Just as the night staff at the Memon hospital was preparing to leave, it heard…

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Grief-stricken relatives rushed to the hospital when news of the bus attack broke (Image via BBC)
  • Pakistan

The Karachi attack: Why the Ismailis?

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 14, 2015December 2, 2016

Al-Qaeda-linked groups have set their eyes on the Shia Ismailis who contribute significantly to the…

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Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Killing of 45 Ismailis on Pakistan Bus, Urges Swift Government Action to Protect Religious Minorities (UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras)
  • Pakistan

UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon Strongly Condemns Killing of 45 Ismailis on Pakistan Bus

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 14, 2015December 2, 2016

The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest possible terms the terrorist attack today on a bus…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Cairo’s Blue Mosque inaugurated after 6-year restoration | The Cairo Post

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

“The restoration of the Amir Aqsunqur Mosque was executed by a team of 60 to…

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His Highness the Aga Khan meeting with Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab of Egypt on 2 May 2015. (Image credit: Government of Egypt via AKDN)
  • Aga Khan IV

State Information Service of Egypt: Prime Minister & His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan discuss deal to renovate mosques

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

Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab met on Saturday 2/5/2015 with head of the Aga Khan Foundation…

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His Highness the Aga Khan speaking at the inauguration of the restoration of the "Blue Mosque" in Cairo, 2 May 2015. ( Photo: AKTC/Gary Otte via AKDN)
  • Aga Khan IV
  • Gallery

New Photos of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan at the Inauguration of Amir Aqsunqur Mosque, Cairo, 2 May 2015

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

And let us be reminded, too, that in undertaking this work, we are not only…

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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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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

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

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

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

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Ali Jan Damani: “O’ Imam! Please do not leave us”

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A Ginan in a dream at the Ismaili Centre: By Pir Hassan Kabiruddin – Recited By Alijah Gulamhusein Gulamani

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

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

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

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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

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

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