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The Globe and Mail @globeandmail: High-powered exec Mossadiq Umedaly softened every rule for his granddaughter (@aryannahrollin1)  

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  • Posted on June 27, 2022

Aryannah Rollinson (Mossadiq Umedaly’s daughter) The Globe and Mail, June 26, 2022 Mossadiq Umedaly: Entrepreneur.…

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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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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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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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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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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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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 Denny Mitchison
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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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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

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  • 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

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  • 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
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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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Faisal Bhanji Memorial Cup

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  • Posted on July 28, 2017July 28, 2017

On August 5th and 6th Toronto North Volleyball Club will be hosting a traditional volleyball…

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Serena Shigar Fort (@serena_hotels): A Historic Heritage Hotel of Pakistan

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Event | Humanizing Medicine – with Prof. Azim Jiwani and featuring Prof. David Nabarro CBE

The Rose and the Nightingale: A story representing the central theme of mysticism and esoteric traditions

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

Short-listed projects for Aga Khan Award for Architecture on display at Coal Drops Yard in London, UK

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Ismaili Muslim Achievements

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

Salimah Mussani @smussani Promoted to Women’s Head Coach of Team Canada @GolfCanada

Zainab Verjee (@zainubverjee) bestowed honorary degree by NSCAD University, Halifax, Canada

Salimah Janmohamed honoured with Queen’s Counsel designation @courtdoc @andrew_leach

Dr. Zubaida Sirang (@ZSirang) honored with the Pride of Pakistan Award

Imtiaz Popat Received British Columbia (Canada) Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Intercultural Trust Award @PopatImtiaz

Farhan Shah: Winner of South Australia Governor’s Multicultural Award

Farhan Mohamed @farhanmohamed and Andrew Wilkinson @awilkinson named to Vancouver Magazine’s 2022 Power List

Dr. Gulshan Harjee’s latest achievement – DeKalb County Atlanta’s Nathaniel Mosby Humanitarian Award

Aisha Visram makes history as first female to work behind an National Hockey League (NHL) bench

Omar Murji: 2021 Prime Minister’s Award Recipient in Teaching Excellence

Asma Ladak Receives Excellence in Research Award

Zen Tharani – 2021 Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award

Professor Zulfiqar Bhutta awarded 2021 Roux Prize | (@AKUGLOBAL)

Naheed Nenshi (@nenshi): An exemplary statesman, a humble sevadari, and a dedicated community-builder

Noorjean Hassam, University of British Columbia’s new chief student health officer

Long Distance: Documentary by Kiana Rawji Wins Devon Bolton Memorial Award for Best Alberta Short Film @CIFFcalgary

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

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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

Welcoming 2022 With Snow Sparks and KISS

Hazrat Bibi Fatimah (alayhas-salaam)’s Tasbih – A beautiful gift from Allah [swt]

Diversity of Interpretations & Practices within Islamic Ummah

The Virgin Mary: A Muslim Role Model By Dr Zahra Jamal (@znjamal)

Sadruddin Noorani: Chand Raat of Rabi’ al-Thani, Hijri 1443 (5th November 2021)

Welcome.US: “Let’s Welcome Our New Neighbors”

The Aga Khan’s Perspectives: Pluralism and Acquisition of Knowledge

Islamic Art

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

Events: Islamic Geometric Designs

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

Art & Culture

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

Zainub Verjee: For Love or Money

Zainub Verjee invited to speak on the Massey Commission Report

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

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

New Book of Poems by Seemi Asad @SeemiGilgitlo

New Book: “Eating Plant-Based” by Dr Shireen Kassam and Dr Zahra Kassam

Children’s books – on composting and overcoming fear of going to the doctor – by Sareena Jivraj and Samria Valliani

Children’s activity book “I Stand Up For Me” by Tahira Karim

Ibn Tufayl’s “Hayy ibn Yaqzan” had an enormous impact on the Age of Reason

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New publication: Futureproof Your Career – How to Lead and Succeed in a Changing World

Journey Towards Love and Liberation: Ismaili-Sufi Collection of Devotional Expression | Ayso Milikbekov

Mindful Meatball: Bringing Mindfulness to Life!

“Reminders on the Path”: New Collection by Ismaili Author, Sheniz Janmohamed (@shenizj)

Student Empowerment in Higher Education: Reflecting on Teaching Practice and Learner Engagement

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