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Adam Bhaloo: Competing for Success

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  • Posted on December 21, 2018

On Saturday, November 10, 2018, Trinity Valley hosted TEDx Youth Fort Worth in the Stephen…

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  • Canada

Joelysa Pankanea: Composer-Musical Director | Theatre-Film

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  • Posted on December 21, 2018December 24, 2018

Joelysa’s original scores have been celebrated in theatres across Canada for over a decade.  As…

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  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

Trip for Wellness Wins World Spa Award 2018

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  • Posted on December 19, 2018December 19, 2018

2018 World Spa Awards winners revealed in the Maldives The world’s finest spa and wellness…

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  • Africa

Gulzar Samji: Farm Radio International

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  • Posted on December 19, 2018December 24, 2018

The seed for Farm Radio International was planted nearly 40 years ago in rural Zambia…

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  • India

Adil Jivani: Tara vina Mawla mane

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  • Posted on December 18, 2018December 18, 2018

Adil Amirali Jivani from Gujarat, India is a Sales and Marketing professional in the Medical…

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  • Art and Culture

Romana Kassam: Salt. Wounds.

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  • Posted on December 18, 2018

Commuters and residents strolling by the Metro Toronto Convention Centre got a surprise last Monday by a face-lift…

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  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

Naushad Kermally: Candidate for City Council, District 2, Sugarland, TX

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  • Posted on December 17, 2018December 19, 2018

Friends and Family, I want you all to be the first to know that I’ve…

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  • Awards

Ali Tejpar: Ottawa City Mayor’s Builder Award

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  • Posted on December 17, 2018

Ottawa, Ontario, December 12, 2018: Mayor Jim Watson (Mayor of City of Ottawa) and Rideau-Vanier…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Artists

Afraaz Mulji: An Architect of Sound

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  • Posted on December 15, 2018December 19, 2018

An architect of sound, a philosopher and a freethinker is the way 19-year old Afraaz…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Artists

Celebrate the Light

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  • Posted on December 14, 2018December 14, 2018

Celebrating the end of the Diamond Jubilee year in a high energy, fast-raas kind of…

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  • Aga Khan IV

@Senjaffer: Congratulations on the Occasion of 82nd Birthday of His Highness the Aga Khan

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  • Posted on December 13, 2018

Congratulations on the Occasion of Eighty-Second Birthday Hon. Mobina S. B. Jaffer: Honourable senators, on Thursday,…

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  • Aga Khan IV

NsN Production: Moula Mere Moula – The Prayer of Love

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  • Posted on December 13, 2018

Moula Mere Moula – The Prayer of Love || MUSICAL GEET || MOULA MERE MOULA…

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  • Aga Khan IV

@mayaiartproduction: Happy 82nd Birthday to our beloved Hazar Imam

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  • Posted on December 12, 2018

Follow her on Facebook to see her other work: https://www.facebook.com/Mayaiartproduction/

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  • Aga Khan IV

Video message by Euless, Texas City councilman @BhojaniSalman on Happy occasion of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan’s 82nd birthday

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  • Posted on December 12, 2018

Euless, Texas City Councilman Salman Bhojani wishes Ismaili Muslims around the world Salgirah Mubarak! Happy 82nd…

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  • History

Modern Scholarship in Ismaili Studies

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  • Posted on September 13, 2008February 1, 2015

Modern scholarship in Ismaili studies was initiated in the 1930s in India. This breakthrough resulted…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Inseparable nature of Faith and World

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  • Posted on June 28, 2008December 20, 2008

Historically and in accordance with Ismaili tradition, the Imam of the time is concerned with…

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His Highness the Aga Khan delivering the Jacques de Laroisère Lecture at the annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Tashkent, Uzbekistan. AKDN / Gary Otte
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Ismaili Imamat and the social conscience of Islam

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  • Posted on January 16, 2008December 17, 2016

“Throughout its (Islam’s) long history, the Ismaili Imamat has emphasised the importance of activities that…

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  • Iran

New discoveries made at Alamut

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  • Posted on December 20, 2007November 2, 2014

Iranian archeologists have discovered two Ismaili cellars in the vicinity of the historical castle of…

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  • Africa

Mozambique: The day which was eagerly awaited by the Jamat

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  • Posted on November 24, 2007December 11, 2008

From official Ismaili Muslim Community Website: theIsmaili.org Thursday 22 November 2007 This was the day…

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  • Art and Culture

Dances with Spices – Collection of Ismaili recipes

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  • Posted on November 23, 2007September 29, 2008

Dances with Spices, An Exotic Mix of Indian Recipes Introducing a vibrant collection of Ismaili…

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  • History

Nasir al-Tusi – A major intellectual Muslim scholar of the thirteenth century

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  • Posted on October 11, 2007December 4, 2008

Born in Tus (close to Mashhad) in Iran in 1201. His ability and talent in…

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  • Institute of Ismaili Studies

Diversity of Interpretations

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  • Posted on September 25, 2007December 8, 2016

We are all aware that we live in a world where diversity is often evoked…

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Sujjawal Ahmad on the Spotlight | @AKUGlobal @sujjawalahmad

Dr Shela Hirani Awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal

The Institute of Ismaili Studies Establishes Farhad Daftary PhD Scholarships

Chand Raat of Rajab 1444 – 22nd January 2023: Zikr and Collective Worship

A.C. Charania Appointed NASA’s Chief Technologist  @ac_charania @NASA

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The Institute of Ismaili Studies has three publications as Open Access, free to download or read online.

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Tanzania: Aga Khan Street unveiled in honour of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s birthday

Chand Raat of Jamad al-Thani 1444 – 23rd December 2022: Ways in which Mawlana Ali (a.s.), features in our daily practice

Yasmin P. Karim’s report of her participation at the 2022 Paris Peace Forum

New Book | The Heat is On: How To Overcome The Climate Emergency

An Ismaili Answer to the Problem of Evil by Dr. Khalil Andani

Online Event | Association for the Study of Ginans: Are Ginans Islamic or Hindu?

Poems by Nousheen Lalani: “Under the Luminous Lamp,” and “Die Before Death”

Ginanguru Presents: Global Choral Recitation of Talika Ginan: “Eji Sahebe Farman” #Salgirah86

Ismaili Muslim Achievements

Dr Shela Hirani receives the 2022 Saskatchewan, Canada Multicultural Leadership Award

Alisha Wissanji received the 2022 Iris Unger Award in Montreal (Canada)

Khaliah Mitha – 2022 Miss Queen Teen Calgary (Canada)

Salman Bhojani and Suleman Lalani: Texas voters elect first-ever Muslim state lawmakers

Arif Keshani Appointed High Commissioner of Canada in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Indigo pilot Aafrin Hirani’s inspiring journey from grocery store to cockpit

Radiation oncologist helps modernize cancer treatments in multiple continental regions

Dr. Hakique N. Virani (@hakique) to receive the University of Calgary’s Highest Alumni Honor

Dr. Zohra Lassi received the 2022 Young Tall Poppy Science Award from the Australian Institute of Policy and Science

Dr. Shafik Dharamsi appointed Dean of the School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Centre at Forth Worth

First Pakistani nurse, Dr. Rozina Karmaliani (@RKarmaliani), inducted into the American Academy of Nursing (@AmericanAcademyNursing)

Farhan Bhanji appointed Vice-Dean, Education, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University (Montreal, Canada)

Ismaili Women from Pakistan Mark Historical Achievements | @imnatashabaig @Samina_Baig

Zahra Mawani, a BEd Student at York University (Canada), Received the 2021-2022 Robert J. Tiffin Student Leadership Award

Dr. Karima Velji (@KarimaVelji) appointed Chief of Nursing and Professional Practice and Assistant Deputy Minister for Ontario [Canada]

Professor Shenila Khoja-Moolji (@SKhojaMoolji ) appointed as the Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani Associate Professor of Muslim Societies at Georgetown University (USA) (@ACMCU)

Dr Naheed Dosani (@NaheedD) awarded Honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, by Ontario Tech University (Canada) (@ontariotech_u)

Dr Shela Hirani (@ShelaHirani) Received the 2022 YWCA Regina Nutrien Women of Distinction Award for Research, The Sciences, & Technology (Canada)

Alnoor Bhimani Received the 2021 British Accounting and Finance Lifetime Achievement Award

Sujjawal Ahmad Among 2021 Global Health Award Recipients @KeystoneSymp

Interfaith

Chand Raat of Jamad al-Awwal 1444, 24 November 2022: Philosophy and Importance of DU’A (ritual prayer)

Allahu Akbar | Adhan | Muslim’s Call to Prayer

Chand Raat of Rabi al-Awwal 1444, 26th September 2022: The Meaning of Worship

Chand Raat of Safar 1444, 27th August 2022: The Ummah (Brotherhood- One Nation)

Three generations of Pakistani photographers in the Emirates, Digitally Studio, capture significant events locally and globally | @asmaalizain

Muharram 1444 – 29th July 2022: Faith and Practice in Islamic Traditions

Chand Raat of Dhu al-Hajj 1443 – 29th June 2022: Ahl al-Kitab “People of the Book”

Chand Raat of Dhu al-Qa’dah, 1443 – 30th May 2022: Rites of Birth – Bay’ah

Professor Ruba Kana’an @DVSUtm considers how art and architecture tell stories about societies @AgaKhanMuseum

Chand Raat of Shawwal 1443 Hijri – 1st May 2022: Eid al-Fitr

The Noble Month of Ramadan Kareem – 1443 Hijri – 1st April 2022

PBS Documentary: The Great American Muslim Road Trip @PBS

A heartwarming rendition of the nasheed “Tala Al Badru” by singer H Ahmed

Building bridges – religions’ role in our societies | Eboo Patel (@EbooPatel)| TEDxChicago #Interfaithharmonyweek

His Highness the Aga Khan: “We must explore every opportunity to have different faiths come together in addressing the problems of our respective societies” #Interfaithharmonyweek

Chand Raat of Rajab 1443 – 1st February 2022: The Concept of Ikhlas

Sandy Kurt: An artist specializing in Islamic geometric patterns

Mohamed Keshavjee in conversation with Sumayya Vally, architect of the Serpentine Pavilion 202

Chai, Love, and Prayer – An Online Gathering of Mystical Teachings And Sacred Music @Ostadjaan

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Islamic Art

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

The Persian chahar-bagh gardens reflected the unity and harmony of the cosmos

His Highness the Aga Khan: Qualities of rock crystal are symbolic of the beauty and ever-unfolding mystery of the Creator

His Highness the Aga Khan: “Civilisations manifest and express themselves through their art” #internationaldayofislamicart

Nimira’s Blog: Fatimid art incorporated the doctrine of Imamat

The Museum Celebrating Greece’s link to the Islamic World

The Art of Islam: Foreign Yet Familiar

Illuminated Tours: Educational Tour to Turkey 2019 @ostadjaan

Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia: Qajar Ceramics – Bridging Tradition and Modernity

Honoring a legacy centuries in the making – Eric Broug’s new work, Best Practice in Islamic Geometric Design @99NamesProject @EricAuthor

Dubai Opens ‘Al Quran Park’ Featuring Miracles of Islam

Hafeez Jamal: “Literally creating Heaven on Earth” TEDxUTSC

British Museum’s new gallery shows the influence of Islam in the Middle East and beyond

Art & Culture

Interview | Zainab Verjee shares her thoughts on systemic racism, diversity management, and Canada’s place in the arts

“A For Allah” – Nursery Rhyme With Animation

Artany Art Gallery – an international digital gallery of rising Ismaili artists

Rozina Kanchwala (@RoziKanch) – Making Environmental Education More Accessible

Farhan Shah: “Yeh sirf rooh ka kaam hai (It’s only soul’s work)”

Artistic portraits and wood carvings by Khalil Najmi

Searching for the Blues: Episode Two – Indian Blues | @AgaKhanMuseum| @amarrass

Leaves Flying in Autumn (2000) | @wumanpipa | (@agakhanmusic)

Irfan Sheen (@irfansheenmusic)| Vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist

Nimira’s Blog: Fatimid art incorporated the doctrine of Imamat

Canadian Ismaili Iman Vellani set to play title role in Marvel’s “Ms. Marvel” series for Disney Plus

Nasir Khusraw’s “Guzinam” ft. Shahid Akhtar Qalandar (@A_Qalandar) With Music, Lyrics, Urdu & English Translations

Amin Mawani Salutes “Imam-e-Zaman” in New Geet (With Lyrics & Translations)

Ameera Nimjee: Kathak: Stories in Motion- @KBTCtv Profile @KazmLaila

Walid Ehssan-HEARTist: The Return – توبه (repentance)

Moving Still: Performative Photography in India

Javid a.k.a. JAH: Toronto Just Got a New Kawhi Leonard Mural

Jibran Sharif: Thoughts of a Drop

“Dream and Trauma: Reopening of the Carpet Rooms in the Museum of Islamic Art” at Pergamonmuseum, Berlin

Ekphrastic poetry by Afraaz Mulji

Devotion

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

Ginans with Harvard Professor Dr. Ali Asani featuring melodies by Jamil Assani

JollyGul.com: Happy Mother’s Day – Ginan By Nasim Bhimji #Mothersday

Dedicated to Ismaili Women: Ginan with music, recited by Shemina Bhojani – Sayyeda Imaam Begum prays for mercy

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

Pir Shams Urges Spiritual Awareness 24/7 – Ginan Garbi With Music.

Ginans: The Transformative Knowledge – Story of Vazir Ismail Ganji

Watch Harvard Professor explain Ismaili History & Imamat in 5 minutes

Nasim Bhimji: Ginans with Music – From My Soul To Yours | CD 3

Qasida: Ali Goyam Ali Joyam | NsN Production

Mushkil Kusha Mawla Ali | Saakin

Nasim Bhimji: Ginans with Music – From My Soul To Yours | CD 2

Beware of fakeness, cautions Pir Kabiruddin

Nasim Bhimji: Ginans with Music – From My Soul To Yours | CD 1

With Love From Pir Shams – Ginan With Music

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

Saheb Ji – Ginan Instrumental | Mehboob Thawer

14-year-old Liam Jadavji recites Ginan “Navrozna Din Sohaamña”

Saba Rawjani: Navroz Na Din Sohammana

Rukhsana Karmali: Farsi Qasida – Bismillahey Mutlaq Tui

Books & Authors

The Institute of Ismaili Studies has three publications as Open Access, free to download or read online.

New Book | The Heat is On: How To Overcome The Climate Emergency

Ya Ali Madad Everyone – An Ismaili Children’s Book

Makerere University, Kampala (Uganda) Alumni Group History Book

South African Constitutional Court receives  a copy of the historic book “The Aga Khan and Africa”

Book Launch: Plant-based Nutrition in Clinical Practice

Book Review | Mohamed Keshavjee Reviews Hélène Alexander’s “A Life of Ups and Downs”

Book Launch and Talk I “Humanising Medicine – Making Health Care Tangible” by Dr. Azim Jiwani

New Book | Spice Baby! by Zahra N. Habib

New Book | What is Islamic Studies? European and North American Approaches to a Contested Field (@AKU_ISMC)

Book Reviews | The Globe and Mail Arts staff writers recommend three new books including Ayaz Pirani’s “How Beautiful People Are”

Book Review by Theo Richardson-Gool (@theo_gool) | A Memoir To Humanizing Medicine by Azim H. Jiwani

New Book: Memories of a Ugandan Refugee by Jalal Jaffer

First Pakistani Author to Write Book on Enhancing Leadership Using Quantum Physics

Book Discussion with Dagikhudo Dagiev, Author of Central Asian Ismailis: An Annotated Bibliography of Russian, Tajik and Other Sources

New Book| Central Asian Ismailis: An Annotated Bibliography of Russian, Tajik and Other Sources by Dagikhudo Dagiev @nkholmat2021 @EditorSophie

New Book| Conservation Agriculture in Africa: Edited by Saidi Mkomwa and Amir Kassam

New Book| The Crops Round Up: Edited by Professor Amir Kassam

New Book| Humanizing Medicine: Making Health Tangible by Dr Azim Jiwani

Book Review by Dr. Reza Shah-Kazemi |Faith and Ethics by Ali Lakhani

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