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  • Aga Khan Development Network

Remembering Nazeer Aziz Ladhani: Innovative Leader of @AKDN Institutions and International Development Community

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  • Posted on June 15, 2020June 15, 2020

By Nazir Kassamali, former Director of Finance and Administration at the University of Central Asia…

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  • Education

In Memoriam: Raficq Abdulla (1940-2019) A Man of His Time

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  • Posted on January 24, 2020January 24, 2020

By Mohamed M Keshavjee Raficq Abdulla’s passing away in London on 19 December 2019 after…

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Obituary: Sadrudin Gulamali Jina [Madhavji], 1933-2020

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  • Posted on January 14, 2020January 14, 2020

By Zahir K. Dhalla Sadrudin Gulamali Jina [Madhavji] is most remembered by Tanga folks as the…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Artists

Our Artists, Our Heroes: Shamshu Jamal (A Special Tribute)

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  • Posted on January 3, 2020

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ‎ “We belong to Allah and to Allah we shall return”…

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Obituary: Alikhan Hasham (Jeraj), 1950-2019

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  • Posted on December 18, 2019

By Zahir K. Dhalla December 5, 2019 Alikhan Muradali Alibhai Hasham [Jeraj], a well-known Tanga,…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Authors

Sultan Jessa: We belong to Allah and to Allah we shall return

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  • Posted on August 25, 2019August 26, 2019

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ‎ “We belong to Allah and to Allah we shall return”…

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Naseem Somani
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Remembering Naseem Somani: An Exceptional Wife, Mother, Leader, Colleague and Friend

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  • Posted on May 28, 2019May 28, 2019

Source: Dynacare Press Release It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing…

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  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

Dr Shahbudin Rahimtoola: In Memoriam of a Distinguished Cardiologist

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  • Posted on January 7, 2019January 7, 2019

Eminent cardiologist and scholar Dr Shahbudin Rahimtoola passed away recently on December 9th, 2018 at…

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  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

Family searching for lost camera, final images of woman killed in Smokies

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  • Posted on January 4, 2019January 4, 2019

“To the person who has this or finds this — you can keep the GoPro,…

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  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

Pediatrician killed while shielding son from falling tree at national park

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  • Posted on January 3, 2019

December 31, 2018: A pediatrician and mother of three was killed while shielding her 3-year-old…

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Kofi Annan - in pictures | The Guardian
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Kofi Annan – in pictures | The Guardian

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  • Posted on August 18, 2018August 18, 2018

The Ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh UN secretary general has died aged 80…

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  • Global Centre for Pluralism

Former Secretary General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Laureate, Kofi Annan passed away peacefully

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  • Posted on August 18, 2018

Kofi Annan, former UN secretary general, member Global Centre for Pluralism board, has passed away…

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Professor Denis (Denny) Anthony Mitchison (1919-2018): Leading Pioneer of Twentieth-Century Research on Tuberculosis

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  • Posted on August 10, 2018September 9, 2018

Professor Denis (Denny) Anthony Mitchison (1919-2018) Leading Pioneer of Twentieth-Century Research on Tuberculosis  By Amina…

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Songs in honour of Imran Jaffer | Imran Jaffer Foundation
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Songs in honour of Imran Jaffer | Imran Jaffer Foundation

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  • Posted on July 30, 2018July 29, 2018

CD Introduction Source Song 1 Source Song 2 Source Song 3 Source Song 4 Source…

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  • Ismaili Muslims in the News

Ode to a teacher – Shamsuddin Hoosenally Rahimtoola

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  • Posted on July 2, 2018July 1, 2018

The News International of Pakistan payed glowing tributes to late Professor Shamsuddin Rahimtoola in its…

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  • Aga Khan Foundation

Huw Thomas obituary | The Guardian

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  • Posted on June 29, 2018

My brother Huw Thomas, who has died aged 79, lived in Bangor, north Wales, where…

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Hanna Kassis, professor of Islamic studies at the University of B.C. JENNIFER EWING
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Obituary: Canadian pioneer in Islamic studies crossed tense boundaries | Vancouver Sun

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on May 23, 2018May 22, 2018

Dr. Hanna Kassis had been quite personally involved with Mawlana Hazar Imam particularly regarding IIS…

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My Son, My Saif, My Sword
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My Son, My Saif, My Sword

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 26, 2018February 25, 2018

My Son, My Saif, My Sword, We all understand, but need to reprise, day in…

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  • Canada

What One Jamat really means. The Generosity of Spiritual Brothers and Sisters

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  • Posted on January 29, 2018January 28, 2018

Story of an Iranian Ismaili who passed away in July 2017. We are presenting this…

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Obituary - Karl Schlamminger (d. 9 December 2017, Munich)
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Obituary – Karl Schlamminger (d. 9 December 2017, Munich)

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  • Posted on December 19, 2017December 18, 2017

Obituary for Karl Schlamminger By Sussan Babaie and Avinoam Shalem Karl Schlamminger, German artist and…

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Uhuru, Kagame and Raila say Prof Juma’s death big loss for Africa
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Uhuru, Kagame and Raila say Prof Juma’s death big loss for Africa

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  • Posted on December 18, 2017December 18, 2017

One of the most respected global scientists Prof Calestous Juma has died. The Kenyan professor…

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Ismail Gulgee remembered on his 10th death anniversary
  • Art and Culture

Ismail Gulgee remembered on his 10th death anniversary

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  • Posted on December 17, 2017

LAHORE: Ismail Gulgee is a globally renowned Pakistani artist who was born in Peshawar on…

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Notable deaths in the Washington area: Iqbal Noor Ali, former CEO of Aga Khan Foundation USA
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Notable deaths in the Washington area: Iqbal Noor Ali, former CEO of Aga Khan Foundation USA

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  • Posted on October 4, 2017October 3, 2017

Iqbal Noor Ali, Aga Khan Foundation CEO Iqbal Noor Ali, 68, who spent more than…

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Poetic tribute in memory of Pediatrician, Dr. Fatima Hashamali
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Poetic tribute in memory of Pediatrician, Dr. Fatima Hashamali

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  • Posted on August 22, 2017August 25, 2017

Dr. Fatima Hashamali, MBBS, DCH, MCPS, was a veteran pediatrician who lived her life serving…

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Aga Khan University's Honoree, German doctor and nun, Ruth Pfau passed away at the age of 87
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Aga Khan University’s Honoree, German doctor and nun, Ruth Pfau passed away at the age of 87

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  • Posted on August 11, 2017August 12, 2017

Ruth Pfau, a German doctor renowned in Pakistan for treating leprosy and tuberculosis patients over…

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Ms. Marvel: Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan

Zaynah Bhanji Wins Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award

11-year-old Muskan Jiwa of Edmonton, Canada wins national spelling bee championship

Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) wins World Habitat Awards “Gold Award”

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Dr. Khalil Andani (@KhalilAndani) wins Best PhD Dissertation Award for “Revelation in Islam: Qur’anic, Sunni, and Shiʿi Ismaili Perspectives”

Ismaili Artist Farhan Shah and His Band Udan Khatola Win Prestigious “South Australian Music Award” for Song “Maula Ya Ali”

Jameel Janjua: Virgin Galactic’s Newly Appointed Pilot for its Pilot Corps

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Watch: Ismaili History being made! Salma Lakhani will be installed as Alberta’s 19th lieutenant governor

Rising Star Farah Alibay: A Female Engineer @NASA Conquering Mars and Gender Equality

Dr. Naheed Dosani (@NaheedD) receives 2020 Canadian Medical Association Award for Young Leaders (Early Career)

History Made! NASA’s “Ingenuity” Mars Helicopter Launched Successfully July 30, 2020 at 7: 50 AM EST #IsmailiHistory

Mirza Samnani (@MirzaSamnani) and Gollar working to defeat Covid-19 one patient at a time @AKDN

Armaan Ali Somani Receives the Prestigious 2019 Queen’s Golden Jubilee Award

Dr. Henna Budhwani honored with major prize for work with vulnerable communities in the Caribbean

Dr. Shaf Keshavjee (@Skeshavjee) Receives Prestigious Governor General of Canada Innovation Award

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Sarra Pirmohamed: Burnaby Student Wins French Public Speaking Contest

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Sadruddin Noorani: Chand Raat of Jamada al-Thani 1442 Hijri – January 13, 2021

“Haseebi”- From @TajalliLounge (Sounds of Manifestation)

Reflections Reading (@TheIsmailiCA): The Significance of Jesus (Nabi Isa) in Islamic Traditions

Sadruddin Noorani: ChandRaat of Jumada al-Awwal 1442 – December 15, 2020

SouthWest Ismaili Muslim Choir Participates in Annual Fort Bend Interfaith #Thanksgiving Service

Reese Ladak: McGill student presenting a unique scientific initiative for eager students amidst COVID-19

Sadruddin Noorani: ChandRaat of Rabi’ al-Thani, Hijri 1442 – November 15, 2020

Dr. Khalil Andani (@KhalilAndani) wins Best PhD Dissertation Award for “Revelation in Islam: Qur’anic, Sunni, and Shiʿi Ismaili Perspectives”

#Girls20Summit2020: Hear from the co-founder, Black Lives Matter (#BLM) Opal Tometi, Saturday, October 24, 2020 (@Girls20)

Farhan Shah, Shahid Rehman (Udan Khatola) and JollyGul.com Special Presentation: “Saavan” feat. Ustaad Islamuddin Meer

Sadruddin Noorani: ChandRaat of Rabi’ al-Awwal, Hijri 1442 – October 17, 2020

Webinar October 15, 2020: Muslims and Mediation: Diversity, Practice and Contemporary Challenges #Conflictresolutionday

Sadruddin Noorani: ChandRaat – of Safar 1442 Hijri (September 18, 2020)

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

New Horizons in British Islam (@n_Horizons): “Family, Business and Community – Mediation Among Muslims: Diversity, Ethics and Contemporary Practice”

Sadruddin Noorani: ChandRaat-1st of Muharram 1442 (August 19, 2020)

Muslim-Christian Dialogue: Dr. Khalil Andani (@KhalilAndani) & Sir Anthony Buzzard

Great Irish Famine Letter Once Held by Princess Yasmin Aga Khan’s Ancestors Returns to Skibbereen, Ireland

Sadruddin Noorani: ChandRaat – 1st of Dhu al-Hajj 1441 – July 21, 2020

Abbasid History Podcast (@AbbasidHistory): Dr. Khalil Andani (@KhalilAndani) on a brief history of Ismailism

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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

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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

Events: Islamic Geometric Designs

Emperors & Jewels: A guy’s guide to wearing jewellery

Diverse Islamic Art Exhibition Opens at Middlebury College Museum of Art, Vermont, USA

A rare exhibition reveals how Medici Florence spurred an appreciation for the Islamic world

Ram Rahman photographs Humayun’s Tomb in the night sky

These are the best photographs of the Aga Khan Gardens in Alberta

Islamic art adorn walls of Colchester Arts Centre UK

Arab Art and Education Initiatives in the United States

Exhibition at the Parliament of Portugal “Ideals of Leadership: Masterpieces of the collections of the Aga Khan Museum”

Unity in Diversity: Pluralism fostered innovation in artistic styles | Nimira’s Blog

Amid an Anti-Muslim Mood, a Museum in Italy Appeals for Understanding | New York Times

Art & Culture

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

Zainub Verjee: For Love or Money

Zainub Verjee invited to speak on the Massey Commission Report

Zainub Verjee’s essay in Canadian Art Magazine answers who is an Artist

6 holiday recipes to borrow from cultures around the world

Novice Ismaili photographer never leaves home without his camera!

Romana Kassam’s Desire For Christmas Created ‘Khumas’

Romana Kassam: Salt. Wounds.

Ismaili Saints and Hindu Shrines

Bombay Black * Nimet Kanji as Padma

Devotion

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

O my Lover! Come to my home, O my Master! Come to my home (Ginan: Uncha Re)

Books & Authors

The Roots and the Trees by Nizar Sultan

A Hint of Spice: East African Indian Fusion Recipes by Zed and Karima

Rethinking Food and Agriculture: New Ways Forward by Professor Amir Kassam (@AmirKassam1) and Dr. Laila Kassam

Book Release- “The Ismaili Imams: A Biographical History” by Farhad Daftary

Book Release: In Power to Empower: 6 Entrepreneurial Leadership Principles by Afroze Ali (@ideallyafroze)

Book Review: Ismā’īlī Movement in Sindh, Multan and Gujrat by Ali Jan Damani

Outstanding contributions of Ismailis to Muslim literature

Rethinking Food and Agriculture: New Ways Forward by Professor Amir Kassam (@AmirKassam1) and Dr. Laila Kassam

Alyjan Daya Reviews “Naṣīr al-Dīn al-Ṭūsī: A Philosopher for All Seasons” by Sayeh Meisami

Book Release: Bachelor of Art by Ayaz Pirani

Zahir K. Dhalla: Khojo Aawyo (The Khoja has come) A Story of Migrations

The Ismaili Thread (new book)

Intellectual Interactions in the Islamic World: The Ismaili Thread (Shi’i Heritage Series)

(Video) Book Launch Event: Faith and Ethics with M. Ali Lakhani- Ismaili Centre Toronto

Aga Khan Library Digital Collection

The Adventures of Jules Khan: New York City Big Book Awards – Young Adult Fiction Distinguished Favorite Winner

ITREB Pakistan Inspire Book Review: A Modern History of the Ismailis

Heartwarming review of Mother, No Other Like Her, a book by Saher Lalani

M.G. Vassanji Book Launch Event: A Delhi Obsession

Book Review: Understanding Sharia, Islamic Law in a Globalised World

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