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Aziz Dhalla: Caring community leader and dedicated businessman being remembered
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Aziz Dhalla: Caring community leader and dedicated businessman being remembered

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on May 4, 2017May 8, 2017

Aziz Dhalla, retired pharmacist and Carleton Place, Stittsville and Richmond IDA co-owner, passed away on Nov. 20 after a long illness.

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Legendary polo player Shah Gul Aziz has passed away
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Legendary polo player Shah Gul Aziz has passed away

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 14, 2017April 13, 2017

Legendary Ismaili polo player and community leader of Gilgit-Baltistant, Shah Gul Aziz breathed his last after living a life full of adventure, leadership and glory.

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Ismaili Muslim Scholar, Father of Burushaski language, Allamah Nasir Hunzai laid to rest in his hometown of Hyderabad, Hunza
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Ismaili Muslim Scholar, Father of Burushaski language, Allamah Nasir Hunzai laid to rest in his hometown of Hyderabad, Hunza

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 8, 2017February 7, 2017

Ismaili Scholar and Father of Burushaski language, Allamah Nasir al-Din Nasir Hunzai, was laid to…

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Nine killed in (Karimabad, Shershal) Chitral avalanche

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 5, 2017February 5, 2017

At least nine people were killed and three trapped when a giant avalanche of snow…

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Obituary: My Mom Rozina (Daya) Maherali Nanji, 1943-2014
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Obituary: My Mom Rozina (Daya) Maherali Nanji, 1943-2014

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  • Posted on January 16, 2017January 17, 2017

Obituary My Mom Rozina (Daya) Maherali Nanji, 1943-2014 By Karima (Nanji) Murji, Edmonton, Alberta. It’s…

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On the passing away of Allamah Nasir Hunzai (1917-2017)
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On the passing away of Allamah Nasir Hunzai (1917-2017)

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 15, 2017February 7, 2017

By Inaam Muhammad Baig Naseer e Jee ye Jauhar Guimo Shul Sakhti lo Daigus Na…

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Life Lived: Ted Teshima, of Moriyama & Teshima Architects - architects of record for the award winning buildings: Aga Khan Museum and Ismaili Centre in Toronto and the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat in Ottawa, Canada.
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Life Lived: Ted Teshima, architect of record for Aga Khan Museum and Ismaili Centre in Toronto and the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat in Ottawa

  • by AM
  • Posted on January 11, 2017January 11, 2017

Ted Teshima, co-founder of Moriyama & Teshima – one of Toronto’s most beloved architecture firms…

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Chitral Plane Crash: Pakistan International Airlines & Aga Khan Foundation agree to take care of Haseena Gul

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 29, 2016December 28, 2016

December 24, 2016 – KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)…

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Chitral, Pakistan: Six members of a family buried 10 days after the PIA plane crashed
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Chitral, Pakistan: Six members of a family buried 10 days after the PIA plane crashed

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  • Posted on December 21, 2016February 4, 2017

By Gul Hamad Farooqi for Pamir Times – Dec 17, 2016 CHITRAL: Six members of…

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Amir Hameer (right in white suit) during Hazar Imam's visit to Zanzibar.
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Amirali Hameer was the youngest person to serve as president of the Ismaili Council for Zanzibar!

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 16, 2016December 16, 2016

BY SULTAN JESSA   MONTREAL: Quebec – History was made in the spice island in…

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Senator Mobina Jaffer offers a tribute in honor of the late John Nuraney in the Canadian Senate
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In Memoriam: Senator Mobina Jaffer offers a tribute in honor of the late John Nuraney in the Canadian Senate

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 29, 2016November 28, 2016

John, while I know you have left us, your voice and words of encouragement will…

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Group Captain Shah Khan, Hero of Gilgit-Baltistan’s War of Freedom (Image credit: Pamir Times)
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Life Lived: Captain Shah Khan, Hero of Gilgit-Baltistan

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 26, 2016February 4, 2017

Gilgit, Nov 19, 2016: Group Captain (r) Muhammad Shah Khan, son of Mir Nazim Khan…

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Former Burnaby-WIllingdon MLA John Nuraney (Image credit: John Nuraney/Facebook via Daily Hive Vancouver)
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Life Lived: John Nuraney, former Burnaby MLA remembered by BC Premier Clark as a ‘gentleman’ and a respected leader in the Ismaili community, an entrepreneur and a philanthropist

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 26, 2016November 28, 2016

John Nuraney is being remembered as a “gentleman” with a legacy of compassion. Former BC…

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Dominique Sila Khan – a Scholar of Religion Who Made India Her Home

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 26, 2016October 27, 2016

The morning’s emails rolled into my inbox, one with the shocking news of the passing…

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Mohamed Dhanani: How doctors are failing us in death | Toronto Star
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Mohamed Dhanani: How doctors are failing us in death | Toronto Star

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 27, 2016

Never mind assisted-dying, our health care system needs to change the way it deals with…

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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

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Canada | Concordia University to award Princess Zahra Aga Khan with an honorary doctorate at its spring 2025 convocation

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Celebrating Qur’anic Art: A Colloquium of Creativity and Scholarship at The Institute of Ismaili Studies

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The First Aga Khan – OPEN ACCESS to download or read online for free

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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

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

A presentation on Naklanki Gita by Ali Jan Damani

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

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: Pahelaa Kartaa Jug Maa(n)he Shaahnaa – In the first age of Karta Lord’s…

Ginan: Navroz naa din sohaamnnaa – On the glorious day of Navroz

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: 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: 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…

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!

Munaajaat: Ya Aly Khoob mijaalas jeenat karke – O Aly, in the fair assembly gloriously adorned

Ginan: Gat maa(n)he aavine – Having come to the congregation

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

Imamat Day Songs: Shan-i Karim Imam-i Zaman-Vol.1

Persian Qasida: Mashriq e Anware Yazdan Noor Mawlana Karim

Tajik Ismaili Artists: Saqi-e Bawafa Manam

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

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

Qasidas with Translation

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

Tajik Ismaili Artists: Saqi-e Bawafa Manam

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

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

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