In this presentation, a multi-part crash course series on Ismaili History, discusses the Fatimid Period, considered to the golden age of Ismailism. The Ismaiili Imam-Caliphs during the Fatimid period were Imam al-Mahdi to Imam al-Mustansir. Notable contributions during the Fatimid Empire included the establishment of Al Azhar University and also the creation of the Dar al-Ilm, among many things. ...
Features rare speech of Sultan Muhammad Shah, a lecture on Muslim ethics by Zahra Jamal, a discussion on Women and the Future of Afghanistan; a crash course on Imam Al-Hakim bi Amr Allah (Part 1); weaz by Rai Kamaluddin on Spiritual and Nonspiritual...and more. ...
This presentation, part of a multi-part crash course in Ismaili History, covers the early Shiism period. ...
Renowned Islamic Studies professor Azim Nanji has urged Uganda's physical infrastructure developers to embrace the culture of their society as they construct buildings geared towards addressing cultural development and architecture. In his lecture, Nanji advised against copying architecture from developed countries because it does not represent the true nature of the society in which the buildings are constructed. ...
His Highness the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Shia Ismaili Muslims around the world, opened the new headquarters in Ottawa alongside Governor General David Johnston. ...
First part of multi-part series on Ismaili History. This video gives an overview of the four main periods in Ismaili history (the Early Shi'i phase, the Fatimid Period, the Alamut Period, and the Post-Alamut period). Subsequent videos describe these phases in more detail. ...
The Aga Khan Palace was built by Sultan Muhammed Shah in Pune, India in 1892. The palace was an act of charity who wanted to help the poor in the neighbouring areas. The palace is closely linked to the Indian freedom movement as it served as a prison for Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba Gandhi, and Sarojini Naidu. ...
Mesmerizing clips from the Ismaili Center Jamatkhanas Beautiful designs and Sacred spaces. The Nizari Ismailis observe their own distinctive practices such as supplicatory and intercessionary prayers, meditative sessions of remembrance, and the recitation of devotional poetry in Ismaili Jamatkhanas (literally, 'assembly-houses') designated by the Imam of the time for the use of murids who have given the bay'ah. ...
Salim Merchant passionately shares a story about the time that Hazar Imam asked him to keep working on Devotional Music as it is an art form that has been pervasive for centuries ...
Timeless Clips of the life of Sultan Mohammad Shah to Mawlana Hazar Imam ...
A Joke. Rare clip of Mawlana Hazar Imam's (Aga Khan IV) magnanimous personality. ...
Features Aga Khan IV receiving the President's Medal 2017 (NY, USA); a survey of the impact of the AKDN; a documentary on Sultan Muhammad's Shah Platinum Jubilee; an anecdote by Salim Merchant on a discussion with Hazar Imam about Devotional Music; a TEDx Talk by Hussein Janmohamed on music; an academic lecture on the Ikhwan al-Safa by Ismail Poonawala...and more. ...
From the Second International Ismaili Studies Conference held in 2017 at Carleton University hosted by Dr. Karim H Karim, Director of the Centre of Islam. It was likely the largest contemporary and international gathering of scholars and academics in the field of Ismaili Studies. Excerpts from opening remarks, keynote by Prof. Homi Bhabha, music workshop, followed by photo slideshow. ...
Dr. Keshavjee, a member of the Board of Governors at IIS, and author of "Into that Heaven of Freedom: The impact of apartheid on an Indian family's diasporic history," on the untold story of the struggle for equality in South Africa that took place during the 20th century and in its wake produced two moral giants, Gandhi and Mandela. ...
A reassessment of Mongol-Nizārī contacts: It is a well-known fact, that the Mongol Empire played a decisive role in the collapse of the Nizārī State. As a consequence, the memories of Mongol-Nizārī contacts in later Classical Persian tradition preserved a rather negative image where the Nizārīs are represented as persecuted Iranian Shi'i subalterns of the invading Mongols. ...
The Aga Khan Development Network is a contemporary endeavour of the Ismaili Imamat to realise the social conscience of Islam through institutional action. The Network brings together a number of agencies, institutions, and programmes that are aimed at improving the living conditions and opportunities in regions of the developing world. ...
Features Aga Khan IV at the Global Centre of Pluralism; a breathtaking documentary of the Ismaili Centres; a presentation on the AKDN Ethical Framework; Eboo Patel at the IIS; a talk by Mohamed Keshavjee (IIS) on his family history in the Apartheid; clip of Azim Nanji on culture...and more. ...
The Devil in Act and the Potential Devil: The Principles of Evil in 10th-Century Ismā'īlism. The Demons and Demonology in Late Antiquity conference seeks to investigate how demons, and more generally evil beings, were conceived, represented, invoked or rejected by the main religious traditions of the Middle East between the 4th - 9th centuries. ...
Seven Wonders of India: The Aga Khan Palace in Pune is the place where Mahatma Gandhi was kept as a prisoner after he launched the Quit India movement. ...
The Aga Khan III led the Muslim delegation to the first Round Table Conference, held in London 1930 to consider the future of India. The distinguished attendees included Gandhi, Sir Mohammad Iqbal, Mahomed Ali Jinnah, Sir Mohammad Shafi, etc. The Aga Khan III was better suited than any other Muslim leader for the negotiations that were to ensue. ...
Features the Celebration of Hazar Imam's 80th birthday; clips from the Second International Ismaili Studies Conference; a presentation on Sultan Muhammad Shah and the Roundtable Conferences; a rare documentary on the Aga Khan Place in India; an interview on the contemporary Islamic world of Ali Asani; a lecture on belief of evil and demons in 10th century Ismailism...and more. ...
Based on one of Farid ud-Din Attar's masterpiece, Mantiq Al-Tayr (The Conference of the Birds). ...
A documentary for the Aga Khan Development Network, Egypt Directed by Rami Jabbar - A Picture Perfect Films Production 2014 ...
Features the opening of the Global Centre of Pluralism by Aga Khan IV; a eye-opening documentary of the work of the AKDN in Egpyt; a lecture on secularism, religion, and the environmental crisis by Seyyed Hossein Nasr; a TEDx interview of Henry Kim of the Aga Khan Museum; an animation of the Conference of the Birds...and more. ...
Thoughts on the Charter for Compassion from Dr. Ali Asani, Professor of the Practice of Indo-Muslim Languages and Culture and member of the Council of Conscience who candily speaks the importance of wisdom, compassion, and tolerance in today's environment of ignorance. ...
Features a rare clip of Hazar Imam's magnanimous personality; a documentary on Sultan Muhammad Shah to Hazar Imam; a lecture on Islam and compassion by Karen Armstrong; a short interview at the Charter of Compassion from Ali Asani; a crash course on Post Alamut period of Ismaili history...and more. ...
In this riveting talk, Kiana Rawji suggests that the classical concept of cosmopolitanism is critical to successful modern society--and she warns of the dangers that lurk beyond an increasing unwillingness to understand others. Her talk attempts to change the current landscape of intolerance and distrust. Kiana is Deerfield Academy class of 2018 and resides in Calgary. ...
Features a clip on the History of Jubilee of Sultan Muhammad Shah; a lecture on the Islamic impact on American art by Hussein Rashid; a TEDx Talk on risk of a dying cosmopolitan ethic; a crash course on Alamut period of Ismaili history...and more. ...
This lecture, entitled "Traditional Action in the Contemporary World", was given at the Sacred Web Conference on "Tradition in the Modern World" held in Edmonton at The University of Alberta, September 2006. Viewers may also want to read the related essay "No Activity Without Truth" by Frithjof Schuon which Dr. Shah-Kazemi mentions in this video. ...
Features a Pacemakers documentary on Aga Khan IV; an animation video on the impact of the AKDN; a lecture by Reza Shah-Kazemi on Tradition & Modernity; a talk by Farid Esack on Islam; a presentation on mysticism and the arts by Ali Asani; and a crash course on Fatimid period in Ismaili history...and more. ...
God is beautiful and loves beauty, said the Prophet Muhammad. Ali Asani, director of Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Islamic Studies Program at Harvard University, explores various artistic and literary forms to open the sacred, complex, and culturally diverse worlds of Islam. "The arts help to humanize cultures where political discourse based on nationalist ideologies tend to dehumanize," Asani says. ...
Hussein Rashid explains that avoiding thinking about death does not confer immortality and talks about fundamental concepts on life, death, and the afterlife. Religious traditions bring a distinctive perspective to the end of the life cycle and the inevitability of death. Recognizing mortality, often terrifying at first, can provide ultimate meaning for living when faced with acceptance and preparation. ...
With shocking evidence, hilarious anecdotes, heart-wrenching stories, and brilliant insights into world events, Dr. Shafique Virani urges us to confront the Clash of Ignorance between the West and the Muslim World, replacing walls of misinformation with bridges of understanding. Appealing to the best in human nature, Shafique presents a visionary path forward, and inspires hope for a better future. ...
Features a rare documentary on Ismailis (Our Imam Our Times); a TEDx Talk by Shafique Virani on the clash of ignorance; a lecture on Islam by Reza Shah-Kazemi; a crash course on early Shiism in Ismaili history; a talk on death and life by Hussein Rashid...and more. ...
Lecture on Human Development to the fullest potential. Noor V. Gillani, D. Sc. is an Ismaili Muslim, of ethnic Indian origin, educated in Tanzania, UK and USA. Noor did his A.B cum laude at Harvard (1967), his doctorate (1974) at Washington U. in St. Louis and then joined the faculty, becoming Professor of Mechanical Engineering (1985). ...
Blending ancient and modern instruments, cultures and poetry, Karim Gillani Sufi Musician and Ethnomusicologist at the University of Alberta takes audiences that have included heads of state all the way to students on breathtaking journeys to connect with music that moves the soul. Listeners are often moved to tears with his performances, through the sheer breathtaking beauty. ...
Daryoush Mohammad Poor delivers a talk at Mahfil Ali entitled "Ismaili Imamat: Institutions and Ethical Underpinnings". His book, Authority Without Territory: The Ismaili Imamate and The Aga Khan Development Network provides a contemporary study on the Ismailis. ...
Features a touching biography of Hazar Imam; an insightful lecture by Aziz Esmail on Islam; a presentation on understanding Muslims beyond the headlines by Ali Asani; a crash course on Ismaili history; an introductory talk on Ismailis by Daryoush Mohammed Poor; a TEDx Talk by Karim Gillani on Sufi music; and a lecture on Islamic Humanism...and more. ...
Complete Nizari Ismaili Muslim History. Features an overview of the main periods in Ismaili history (the Early Shi'i phase, the Fatimid Period, the Alamut Period, and the Post-Alamut period, etc), including other clips with more information about specific parts of Ismaili History. It also includes rare Imamate documentaries and credible media broadcasts. ...
Entire Ismaili RoundUp Collection. Continuously Updated. The entire collection features well-recognized scholars such as Aziz Esmail, Ali Asani, Daryoush M. Poor, Hussein Rashid, Shafique Virani, Eboo Patel, Karim H Karim, Reza Shah-Kazemi, etc., and documentaries from TheIsmaili, Harvard University, and other official media outlets. Each video has been carefully chosen for its quality and to avoid repetitive content. ... ...
