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UN Secretary General: Learning from the Candidacy of Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan & Qualities of Exceptional Leadership
  • Prince Sadruddin

UN Secretary General: Learning from the Candidacy of Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan & Qualities of Exceptional Leadership

  • by AM
  • Posted on January 21, 2016June 2, 2018

In memorium of Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan’s birthday (Jan 17th).

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United Nation's World Toilet Day
  • Program in Islamic Architecture

United Nation’s World Toilet Day

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 16, 2015July 3, 2016

Radouan Torkmani at the UN, for HuffingtonPost – January 18, 2015 – What if I…

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Commemorating UN designated 11 December “International Mountain Day” in Gilgit-Baltistan
  • FOCUS Humanitarian

Commemorating UN designated 11 December “International Mountain Day” in Gilgit-Baltistan

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 11, 2015November 30, 2016

GILGIT: The United Nations General Assembly has declared 11 December as International Mountain Day to…

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  • Aga Khan Foundation

United Nations and Aga Khan Foundation visit Chitral

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 6, 2015December 5, 2015

Dec 4, 2015: Pakistan is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to…

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Alnoor Ladha: An Open Letter to the United Nations on Sustainable Development Goals
  • Ismaili Muslim Authors

Alnoor Ladha: An Open Letter to the United Nations on Sustainable Development Goals

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on November 10, 2015March 9, 2016

09/25/2015: As the UN and the world’s governments ratify the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) today…

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UNHCR: High Comissioner Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan Career Highlights
  • Afghanistan

UNHCR VIDEO: High Comissioner Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan Career Highlights

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 9, 2015December 6, 2016

“He left an indelible print on UNHCR’s history – leading the agency through some of…

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Justin Trudeau greets His Highness the Aga Khan as he arrives in Ottawa, Canada, to celebrate his Golden Jubilee in 2008. Looking on are Senator Mubina Jaffer, left, and MP Yasmin Ratansi. Mr. Trudeau was then an MP for his Papineau riding in the Quebec. (Image credit: The Ismaili)
  • Aga Khan IV

For Ugandan Ismaili refugees, Justin Trudeau, the new PM of Canada reminds them of the glory days when his father and the Aga Khan facilitated their settlement in Canada

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 9, 2015June 22, 2018

This is the first time in Canadian history that a child of a former Prime…

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Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan (1933 – 2003). (Photo: Unesco Courier via Simerg)
  • Prince Sadruddin

Building on the Legacy of Prince Sadruddin

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 7, 2015June 22, 2018

“Prince Sadruddin was a statesman in the truest sense of the word. By focusing on…

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Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan: Two Muslims were awarded with the Human Rights award in the year 1978. Prince Sadaruddin who served as the UN high commissioner for refugees also played a key role in the protection and advocacy of global environment. (Via ARY News)
  • Prince Sadruddin

Australian Ian Mansfield on the Humanitarian Legacy of Prince Sadruddin – United Nations Operation Salam – Demining Landmines in Afghanistan

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 7, 2015December 6, 2016

David Ellery, Reporter for The Canberra Times. November 6, 2015 – 8:45PM The United Nations…

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The UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura met on Friday in Geneva with His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan humanitarian situation in Syria (Image via UN Press)
  • Aga Khan IV

Xinhua News Agency | UN Special Envoy for Syria meets with His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan and various Syrian stakeholders in Geneva

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 7, 2015December 6, 2016

Xinhua News Agency on Nov 6, 2015 @ 5:40 PM GENEVA, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) —…

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His Highness the Aga Khan, visited UNHCR headquarters today to meet UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres and discuss past and future cooperation in emergency operations around the world. (image credit: The Ismaili)
  • Aga Khan IV

AKDN | Aga Khan Visits UNHCR Headquarters to Discuss Enhanced Cooperation

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 6, 2015December 6, 2016

From the UNHCR Press Release: Geneva, 6 November 2015 – His Highness the Aga Khan,…

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Aga Khan visits UNHCR Headquarters to discuss enhanced cooperation (Photo: Tracey Buckenmeyer)
  • Aga Khan IV

“We must do everything possible to prevent human suffering,” says Aga Khan as he visits UNHCR headquarters to discuss enhanced cooperation

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 6, 2015December 6, 2016

Aga Khan visits UNHCR headquarters to discuss enhanced cooperation Press Releases, 6 November 2015 His…

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  • Aga Khan III

The Express Tribune | 138th birth anniversary: Sir Aga Khan III: a visionary Muslim leader

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 2, 2015September 24, 2017

By News Desk Published: November 2, 2015. November 2 marks the birth anniversary of Sir…

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FOCUS Pakistan responds to the devastating earthquake providing relief to thousands (Image via The Dardistan Times)
  • Afghanistan

FOCUS Pakistan responds to the devastating earthquake providing relief to thousands in the affected area

  • by AM
  • Posted on November 1, 2015December 6, 2016

Sunday, November 1, 2015 – 01:35 Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS) Pakistan immediately deployed its response…

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His Highness the Aga Khan delivering the Keynote Address to the 2015 Athens Democracy Forum. (image via Huffington Post)
  • Aga Khan IV

Democracy, Faith and Refugees at the Athens Democracy Forum | Huffington Post

  • by AM
  • Posted on October 22, 2015December 2, 2016

By Samreen Hooda and Shamez Babvani Posted: 10/21/2015 5:12 pm EDT Our democratic institutions are…

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Prince Amyn Aga Khan conferred the Aga Khan Music Awards distinguished Patron’s Award

Canada | Dr. Zainub Verjee Inducted to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts

Canada | Shiza Hirani, Global Youth Advocate Honored with Outstanding Youth Philanthropist Award and the Henry Baker Scholar Award

Pakistan | Aga Khan University Medical College’s Dean Dr Karim Damji honored with 2026 AGS Humanitarian Award for excellence in global eye care

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USA | Mawlana Hazar Imam Aga Khan V presided over the opening of the Ismaili Center Houston

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Aaj Raaj Mubarak Hove – Ginan by Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Jamil Assani

Mawlana Hazar Imam Meets President of Egypt

Aga Khan Award for Architecture Award spotlights creative solutions to global challenges

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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

The Rev. Dr. Robert Oliphant, Member of Parliament for Don Valley West, Pays Tribute to His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV: A Legacy of Compassion

The Drumlanrig Reconciliation Accords: A Historic Step Towards Jewish-Muslim Unity in the UK

Meditation and Contemplation 

The Light of the Divine

Islamic Art

The arts of the Fatimids, Mawlana Hazar Imam’s ancestors, continue to inspire

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

Art & Culture

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

Global | Honoring Princess Yasmin Aga Khan & Rita Hayworth: World renowned artists – Britain’s Yarrow & Turkey’s Baykam – Unite with Hilton Contemporary Art Gallery in support of Alzheimer’s Association

Aga Khan Master Musicians Premiere Cross-Cultural Collaboration in Paris

Honoring Sufi Mysticism with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture: Delhi’s Heritage Unveiled

Global: Why the World Celebrates His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV | Constellation of Honours: Over 300 Accolades from 55 Countries

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

The Gulgee Museum in Karachi is a Son’s Tribute to a Master | Dawn Images

Ismail Gulgee, late Pakistani calligrapher and abstract artist, honored with dedicated museum | Arab News

The Daystar of Time – Poem by Sujjawal Ahmad

Taniya Dharani – a full-time artist empowering Ismaili artists and fostering a thriving art community

Books & Authors

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

Moment in Time | 1 January 1931 – Ivanow, the pioneer of Ismaili Studies, began to work for Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III

Taniya Dharani – a full-time artist empowering Ismaili artists and fostering a thriving art community

New Book | “Small Acts of Courage’ by Ali Velshi

New Book | “Love You Around the Universe and Back” by Mya Farial Mahedi and Zahra Mahedi

New Book | “Pari Needs A Mobility Aid” by Iffat Damji

New Book | “Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish the Peas” by Dr Hasan Merali

Make more room at the table’: Calgary writer [Anar Ali] deepens immigrant story with cop drama, Allegiance

Cookbook: All the Russ Without the Fuss by Reeshma Haji

“An Other World: The Fight for Freedom, Joy, and Belonging” by Hanif Fazal

Ginans

Aaye Reham Rahemaan by Imtiaz Fazalbhoy (Faiz)

Ginan: Ginan bolo re nit – Recite Ginans everyday!

Ginans by Nargis Balolia

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

A presentation on Naklanki Gita by Ali Jan Damani

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: 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

Largest Collection of Ginans Online

Ginan: Uncha Re – Soul’s yearning for the Vision/Deedar

Ginan: Til bhaar tulannaa – Sesame seed’s weight will be accounted for

Ginan: Aanand aanand kariyo rikhisaro – Rejoice, rejoice o believers!

Ginans: The Transformative Knowledge – Story of Vazir Ismail Ganji

Ginans with Translation

Ginan: Ginan bolo re nit – Recite Ginans everyday!

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

Ginan: Jaag jaagre tun jaag – Wake up, wake up, o you, wake up

Ginan: Ye mitthaa Muhammad naam – The name Muhammad is sweet

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: Ab teree mohabat lagee – Now I am in love with you

Ginan: Aanand aanand kariyo rikhisaro – Rejoice, rejoice o believers!

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: Kalpat jalpat maayaa e mohee – Mirage-like and false is this illusory existence in which my soul is attached

Abdulsultan Maherali: Ginan in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam

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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