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Tag: Poetry

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Navroz Poem by Afraaz Adam Mulji : Spring Equinox I Bid Thee Welcome @AfraazMulji

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  • Posted on March 22, 2022

Honoured guest, your presence inspires the curious imagination, and foretells the signs of great blossoming. …

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  • Books

New Book of Poems by Seemi Asad @SeemiGilgitlo

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  • Posted on January 15, 2022January 15, 2022

“I don’t see what has come over youyour body is in a constant whirl: your…

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  • Canada

Ayaz Pirani interviews Alisha Ebrahim, a scientist and poet, who aims to form deep and meaningful connections with people through her poetry inspired by ginans

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 9, 2021

Interview by Ayaz Pirani for Ismailimail: I was pleased to interview-by-email the student scientist and…

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  • Books

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

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 1, 2021October 1, 2021

Sufī, raise your awareness and see that One Soul at all time,Then joyfully express yourself…

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  • Interfaith

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

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 29, 2020

Haseebi (My Reckoner) Raheemi (My Merciful Lord) Kareemi (My Benevolent Lord) Al Madad tu kar…

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  • Aga Khan IV

“All Praise be to You” – #Salgirah2020 Poem by Zafeera Kassam

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 12, 2020

All Praise be to You Liquid argentine glow of the moon is Your serene countenance…

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  • Imamat Day

“It is so” Poem by Zafeera Kassam

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020

In a dream, desire thus manifest – Here, Little Child, you stand before your Guide.…

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  • Interfaith

JollyGul.com Double Video Release: Shikwa (Soul’s Complaint) and Jawab e Shikwa (Lord’s Response) #Imamatday2020 Special Presentation

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 29, 2020June 29, 2020

Kamal Taj combines the gift of language with the gift of song to give us…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Authors

‘Your Light’ | Poem by Sujjawal Ahmad

  • by Sujjawal Ahmad
  • Posted on June 16, 2020June 16, 2020

A silhouette of mighty hills I see out from my window The colour of a…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Authors

Journey Back to Light: Poem by Ayso Milikbekov

  • by Sujjawal Ahmad
  • Posted on May 25, 2020May 25, 2020

I lose my strength, you fill me up with strength again, I blind myself and…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Authors

In search of Liberation: Poem by Ayso Milikbekov

  • by Sujjawal Ahmad
  • Posted on May 20, 2020May 20, 2020

Till the world is going to exist, heart will melt in romance, Till the dawns…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Authors

‘A Nightingale in Yearning’: Poem By Sujjawal Ahmad

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on May 15, 2020May 15, 2020

For the Companionship on High, a nightingale in yearning, Sings upon Eternal Tree the melody…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Artists

Poem by Sana Gaglani #Coronavirus kay Naam (کورونا وائرس پر ایک پیغام)

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on May 6, 2020

Is it really troubled times? Is this really a punishment of God? It doesn’t even…

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  • Civilization

On the glorious day of Nawrūz

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 16, 2020March 16, 2020

A composition by Sayyid Fatḥ ʿAlī Shāh Shamsī (d. after 1206/1792) specifically about Nawrūz, which…

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  • Civilization

Nawrūz is filled with joy!

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 11, 2020March 11, 2020

In composing an ode in praise of you Beautiful words spring to mind   But…

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The tomb of Nizari Quhistani
  • Education

Academic Paper: Sufism and Ismaili Doctrine in the Persian Poetry of Nizarī Quhistani

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on February 20, 2020February 19, 2020

Hakim Nizari Quhistan (d. 721/1321), one of the eminent and original Persian poets of the…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Authors

Poem by Saara Punjani: Hooked

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 14, 2020

Read more at the source: https://saarapunjani.com/2020/01/12/hooked/ Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

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  • Australia

Poem by Maryam Habib: A Nightmare (#AustraliaFires)

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 10, 2020January 10, 2020

“A Nightmare” (Australian Fire) A nightmare so scary The night is no more starry My…

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  • Aga Khan IV

#Salgirah2019: Heaven and Nature Celebrate His 83- Poem by Zafeera Kassam

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 12, 2019

Special Poem Presentation by Zafeera Kassam in celebration of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan’s…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Authors

An Excellent Century of Volunteerism- Poem by Amir Samji Dedicated to All Members of Ismaili Volunteer Corps (IVC)

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 11, 2019

In 2019, Ismaili Muslim community around the world have been celebrating the 100th anniversary of…

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  • Aga Khan IV

A Poem Presentation for Hazar Imam (on His Salgirah), by Tashir Kasmani

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 10, 2019December 10, 2019

#Salgirah2019 #Salgirah #Imam #Agakhan #Ismaili Special Poem Presentation by Tashir Kasmani in celebration of His…

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  • Ismaili Muslim Artists

DU’A- Poem by Nurddin (Noor) Surani

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on November 18, 2019November 18, 2019

દુ’આ  હજારો નિયામતો ને બરકતોની જનેતા છે દુ’આ હર બલાને કરે બેઅસર, એવી અસરદાર છે…

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  • Canada

Poem: Saara Punjani: the centre (2019)

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  • Posted on October 11, 2019October 11, 2019

think, if someone were to be given a softer heart, one that was able to…

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  • DJ-Poetry

SEVAA- Poem by Nurddin (Noor) Surani (Gujarati)

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on July 8, 2019July 8, 2019

સેવા  છે સમર્પિત જીવન અમારુ, સેવામાં મૌલા તારી અમો અદના સેવાધારી, કરીએ ખિદમત મૌલા તારી…

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  • Aga Khan IV

Lost and Found: Seeking the Light of the Imam. Poem by Sujjawal Ahmad

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on May 12, 2019May 12, 2019

“Lost and Found: Seeking the Light of the Imam” By Sujjawal Ahmad I wandered lonely…

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