VIDEO: Rohat, Royal Albert Hall
Kronos Quartet with Wu Man & Sirojiddin Juraev Traditional, arranged by Sirojiddin Juraev; quartet arrangement by Jacob Garchik ...
VIDEO: Madhuvanti, Royal Albert Hall
Madhuvanti Kronos Quartet with Homayoun Sakhi | Afghan rubab Wu Man | pipa Sirojiddin Juraev | dutar, tanbur, sato Salar Nader | tabla Abbos Kosimov | doira Composed by Homayoun Sakhi; quartet arrangement by Jacob Garchik Maduvanti_2020 ...
VIDEO: Kanugnon, Royal Albert Hall
Kanugnon Bassekou Kouyaté, Amy Sacko, Oumou Kouyaté Traditional, arranged by Bassekou Kouyaté ...
VIDEO: From Helpline to Lifeline: The Story of India's Jamati Helpline
On the occasion of Eid, the Ismaili India is pleased to bring you a brand new short film, which captures the spirit of service of our many volunteers who serve with the Jamati Helpline. Their courage, care and compassion has made the Helpline a Lifeline for the Jamat in these trying times. ...
Mumbai in 1870 || Old pics of Mumbai || मुंबई
YOUTUBE.COM -- In this video, we wanted to touch the old glory of Mumbai through a treasure of old photographs. This city was built on what once use to be a group of seven islands which 19th Century British engineers land-filled. It is one of the oldest cities in India and fifth most populous city in the world, perhaps due to the enormous opportunities it offers people coming from towns and villages across the the country. Named after Koli goddess Mumbadevi, Mumbai has a natural harbour with a large fishing industry. Very well connected by road, rail and air transport, Mumbai is one of the finest metropolitan cities in India. ...
VIDEO: Celebrating 100 days of The Ismaili TV
Members of the Jamat from around the world convey their gratitude and best wishes to The Ismaili TV in recognition of its 100-day anniversary. ...
VIDEO: Аga Khan Music Awards
At the inaugural prize-giving ceremony of the Aga Khan Music Awards, His Highness the Aga Khan remarked that "in some parts of the world, the words 'Muslim' and 'music' are not often linked together in the public mind. But they should be". He went on to note that music is a strong cultural anchor, "deepening a sense of community, identity and heritage, ...
Mawlana Hazar Imam: "We come from the same common heritage, descendants of Abraham..."
"... today we must explore every opportunity to have different faiths come together in addressing the problems of our respective societies. We come from the same common religious heritage, descendants of Abraham, and it is enjoined on us to address the problems of society on the same ethical premises."Mawlana Hazar ImamLisbon, Portugal, December 19, 2005SpeechMawlana Hazar Imam speaks after being awarded ...
Eid al-Adha
Portugal -- Esta semana, juntamente com as nossas irmãs e irmãos no Islão, comemoramos o Eid al-Adha, o Festival do Sacrifício. A ocasião recorda-nos o ethos monoteísta no coração das tradições abraâmicas do judaísmo, do cristianismo e do islamismo. English | Spanish Foi, na tradição judaico-cristã-muçulmana, uma prova da fé de Hazrat Ibrahim (que a paz esteja com ele) e do ...
A Brief History of the Ismaili Jamat of Jinja
By SALIM AND SULTAN SOMANI The authors, Salim and Sultan Somani, acknowledge with thanks Nizar Adatia and Sultan Allidina for their valuable feedback and contribution to this article. Introduction This brief essay on the history of the Jamat of Jinja was prompted largely by some historical photos found in our family album and also by other photos that we encountered on ...
VIDEO: Eid al-Adha greetings for the Jamat
Each of the Ismaili National Council Presidents shares greetings and felicitations as the global Jamat celebrates the occasion of Eid al-Adha together at home. ...
VIDEO: Youth in Syria get creative during lockdown
Global Encounters alumni in Syria explain how they have been spending time during the recent lockdown, including learning how to play musical instruments, engaging in arts and crafts, dance, online courses, and more. ...
VIDEO: Eid al-Adha greetings for the Jamat
Global -- Each of the Ismaili National Council Presidents shares Eid greetings and felicitations as the global Jamat celebrates the occasion of Eid al-Adha together at home. ...
Mittal Vasava: Connecting rural youth to 21st-century jobs in India
Mittal Vasava, age 20, was living in rural Gujarat when she learned from a friend about Yuva Junction. Mittal's family belongs to India's semi-nomadic "scheduled tribes", amongst the country's most marginalised groups. With no business connections or high school education, Mittal had dim prospects for a 21st-century job. But she was eager to learn and try. In India, over half of ...
Editor's Choice: Ismaili Digest -- Here's why 41% of parents are considering homeschooling this fall
[ISMAILI DIGEST ED: This piece was written and emailed a month ago, at the end of June. However, during July the controversy over opening American schools exploded and has become stranger, rather than clearer, making the material even more relevant.] ARTICLE: As the Politco article, linked below, makes crystal clear, the USA the 2020-2021 academic year is in chaos, disarray and turmoil -- both at the school and university level. At the school level, surveys have revealed that: • up to 20% of teachers may not return; • states are anticipating a 20%-30% cut in aid; • schools have no clear ...
VIDEO: Eid al-Adha: A Tradition of Giving Teaser
Join us this Sunday on a journey through Eid al-Adha: from the story in Revelation, to expressions within Tradition; from joyful Celebration, to pious Devotion; leading to service as Inspiration. ...
Please Overlook My Shortcomings; Heal Me, O' Lord! Maalik Mere #Eid2020 Special Gift @kamalhaji
Maine ki hai khataa, Tu ho na khafaa ab, de de shifa Please overlook my shortcomings; Heal me, O' Lord Since its official release, Salim-Sulaiman's "MAALIK MERE" has become a soothing ...
VIDEO: Curator from Home: Gathering in a Tree Pavilion with Bita Pourvash
Elaborate paintings of groups of people meeting outside belong to storied traditions in Persian and Indian visual cultures. In her latest video for the #MuseumWithoutWalls, Aga Khan Museum Assistant Curator Bita Pourvash shepherds you on a scenic tour of some magnificent examples of the genre -- culminating with a cameo appearance from one of the most famous military leaders of history. Bringing online ...
A Trickle of Hajj Pilgrims Where Millions Once Worshiped
[H/T SIMERG] -- WASHINGTONPOST.COM -- It's one of the largest annual gatherings anywhere, and one of towering importance in the Muslim faith, drawing more than 2 million people to the Saudi cities of Mecca and Medina. But this year, amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, Saudi Arabia limited the hajj pilgrimage, underway Wednesday, to a sliver of its accustomed size, allowing up to 1,000 ...
Shaheena Karim: Dhama Dam Mast Kalander #EidAlAdha2020 Special Release
A version of "Dhama Dam Mast Kalandar" song by Shaheena Karim that will make you feel the rhythm. This is a special release for #EidAlAdha2020. Vocals: Shaheena Karim (Chaina Dhanani) Music ...
History Made! NASA's "Ingenuity" Mars Helicopter Launched Successfully July 30, 2020 at 7: 50 AM EST #IsmailiHistory
Today (July 30, 2020), precisely at 7:50 AM (Eastern Standard Time), Vaneeza Rupani of Northport, Alabama, USA made Ismaili history! Ingenuity - NASA's Mars Helicopter named by Vaneeza Rupani was successfully ...
The Great Sacrifice
By FARAH TEJANI Omnipotent and Merciful is He, Allah knows what is best, At certain times He chooses To put us through certain tests He observes our response To His Rightful Command, And on this He Judges, Just exactly where we stand. It is not meant to be easy, What would be the purpose, So we are challenged in truth, Our ...
Earth to Mars: an Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center Program
USA -- Robotics engineers discuss the Mars 2020 mission and the new rover. "The ability to help answer questions that are deep-rooted, questions that people have been asking since ancient times: 'What's out there? Are we alone?' These are the types of questions that everyone can relate to no matter what your background or culture..." said Dr. Philip Twu, Robotics Systems ...
KENYA - Eid Ul Adha Mubarak 2020
Kenya -- JOIN US FOR THE VIRTUAL EID CELEBRATIONS TONIGHT! Kenya Live Special ProgramTonight at 5pm in Burundi, Rwanda, Namibia and South Africa, and 6pm in Kenya, only on Global Program with content from our regionTonight at 8pm in Burundi, Rwanda, Namibia and South Africa, and 9pm in Kenya, only on ...
Nasir Khusraw: Pilgrimage to a physical place must bear correspondence to the greater journey of the soul
Born into a noble family in 1004 in Marv in the eastern Iranian province of Khurasan, Nasir Khusraw followed the family tradition and worked for the government in a financial capacity. During his adulthood, he began to search for answers to his inner discontent - "some answer to the question of why all this exists. In his Safarnama ('Travelogue'), a record ...
Rising Star: Zaynah Bhanji
Zaynah Bhanji is now JollyGul.com's "Rising Star". Congratulations, Zaynah! "Rising Stars" are pre-teens and teens who have shown considerable promise and passion in producing devotional songs and music of all genres. ...
The Pressing Need for Everyone to Quiet Their Egos
SCIENTIFICAMERICAN.COM -- We live in some interesting times [2018]. On the one hand, things are better than they've ever been. On the other hand we are more divided than ever as a species. Tribalism and identity politics are rampant on all sides of everything. Intellectuals think the answer is a return to Enlightenment values -- things like reason, individualism, and the free expression of ideas. I agree that this is part of the solution, but I think the problem is more fundamental: all of our egos are just too damn loud. To be clear, a quiet ego is not the same thing as a silent ego. The quiet ego perspective emphasizes balance and integration. The quiet ego focuses on ...
Zohaib Valani: "Allah Allah Kar Bhaiya"
In this performance, Zohaib Valani (California, USA) pays tribute to the late Alan Faqeer and the great Mohammed Ali Shehki with his rendition of the song "Allah Allah Kar Bhaiya". Zohaib ...
Courage is ...
GOALCAST.COM -- "Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen." -- Winston Churchill ...
VIDEO: Quote of the week
Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan at the 2010 Aga Khan Award for Architecture ceremony, Doha, Qatar, 24 November 2010. Read full speech: ...
Great Irish Famine Letter Once Held by Princess Yasmin Aga Khan's Ancestors Returns to Skibbereen, Ireland
Ismailimail is excited to share this post. We are humbled to play a small part in making this connection possible. Terri Kearney (Manager of Skibbereen Heritage Centre) reached out to us ...
Eid al-Adha
Global -- This week, alongside our sisters and brothers in Islam, we commemorate Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice. The occasion recalls the monotheistic ethos at the heart of the Abrahamic traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It was, in Judeo-Christian-Muslim tradition, a test of the faith of Hazrat Ibrahim (peace be upon him) and his son when in a recurring ...
Receiving Academic Awards Runs in the Merchant Family
Far East -- Singaporean Azeem Merchant, 20, is an academic trailblazer with a string of awards and accolades to his name. He is completing his national service in September 2020, and will pursue medicine with the University of Edinburg, Scotland. Last year, for his GCE 'A' levels he received the Mendaki Excellence Award, Top Malay/Muslim Award as well as the Mendaki Award. When asked ...
VIDEO: Parwardigar
The Ismaili is pleased to present 'Parwardigar', which translates as "sustainer." This composition thanks God for cherishing and nurturing us. During challenging times, it can be easy to forget the blessings bestowed on us. 'Parwardigar' is a song about recognising the grace in our lives, and expressing gratitude for these gifts. ...
The Deep Reset
CALNEWPORT.COM -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Hazrat Ali: "What do I care whether I am thrown into ease or into hardship? For surely it is my duty to Allah the Exalted to be pleased with my lot in times of hardship, and to be grateful in times of ease."] ARTICLE: After ten years of waging war against the Trojans, Odysseus, king of Ithaca, began his seaward journey home. Storms thwarted an easy return voyage, and Odysseus found himself facing many additional years of tragedy and adventure, eventually forced to descend into Haydes, the underworld itself. Broken down and exposed, Odysseus resists collapse. He instead pulls himself out, perseveres through additional trials, until finally ... As Richard Roher wrote, Odysseus's journey is a metaphor for the proper human response to unexpected difficulty. Which brings us to our current moment. We're all suffering ...
VIDEO: 103 year old man from Chitral, Pakistan survives COVID 19
It is not every day that a man over 100 years of age survives COVID-19, but that is exactly what happened to Aziz Abdul Alim, a 103-year old man from Upper Chitral, the remote mountainous region of Upper Chitral in Northern Pakistan. Read more: ...
A Hajj Limited to 10,000 Pilgrims: Sterilized Pebbles, Holy Water in Plastic Bottles, Tracking Wristbands are all Part of Covid-19 Measures for Pilgrimage This Week
The Hajj begins today, Tuesday July 28, and ends on August 2. Pilgrims must wear face masks and will only be able to drink holy water from the Zamzam well in Mecca that has been prepackaged in plastic bottles. Pebbles for casting away evil that are usually picked up by pilgrims along hajj routes will be sterilized and bagged before being ...
JollyGul.com: "Ek Vaar Maare Gaam'de Aavo" feat. 5 Years Old Zynah Karim Rozani #ImamatDay2020
JollyGul.com has brought something very special for you today. Zynah Karim Rozani is 5 years old. She started singing since she was a 2-year-old toddler. Zynah's mom Samina sent JollyGul a ...
Ismaili CIVIC donate over two hundred meals to Ealing Soup Kitchen
UK -- To commemorate Imamat Day 2020, Ismaili CIVIC donated over 230 meals to Ealing Soup Kitchen (ESK) in West London. The meals were prepared and distributed by volunteers, including members of our Ismaili CIVIC team Khadija Mohamed, Rozmin Madhani and Ali Mohamed.Despite socially distancing, Rozmin prepared the delicious chicken curry and rice from afar, which was delivered to ESK for ...
