Ginans are a vast collection comprising several hundred poetic compositions which have been a central part of the religious life of the Nizari Ismaili community of the Indian subcontinent that today resides in many countries around the world. Derived from the Sanskrit gyan, meaning contemplative knowledge, ginans refer to the poetic compositions authored by Ismaili Pirs, who came to the Indian ...
Portugal -- On the occasion of the 2022 United Nations Ocean Conference, in Lisbon, Portugal, two different venues will present the photographic plea of Prince Hussain Aga Khan in favour of the preservation of our oceans: the Ismaili Centre, Lisbon (June 21 - July 27, 2022) and the Pavilhão de Portugal (June 27 - July 1, 2022) - ONE SUSTAINABLE OCEAN, ...
On 23 June 2022 at 12h00 to 13h00 BST, on Zoom, join a conversation with Azim Jiwani, Clinical Professor of the University of British Columbia, for a discussion on his book, ...
Global -- On 11 July 2022, the global Jamat will commemorate a rare milestone - Mawlana Hazar Imam's 65th Imamat Day. To begin a new series of reflections, here, we look back at his first decade as Imam. In 1957, Prince Karim Aga Khan, then a 20-year-old student at Harvard, became the Imam-of-the-Time when his grandfather, Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah passed ...
"Whilst political trends come and go and there are difficult times, the people of Afghanistan are still here. The resilience and strength of Afghan communities gives me hope." - Dr Najmuddin Najm, CEO of AKF Afghanistan June 2022- Despite the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, hope endures through the lives and experiences of the country's communities. At the Aga Khan Foundation ...
Mozambique -- Good news for the students looking to completing studies online from well-known and reputed Indian Universities in various fields from management, computer science, commerce, arts, Humanities, social science and others. There are over 33 programs and multiple scholarships available. For more information, visit and find out the listed programs and universities where up to 100% scholarships are available. ...
Rehabilitation of Tarsus Old Ginnery, Tarsus, Turkey, by Sayka Construction Architecture Engineering Consultancy: Adaptive reuse of an abandoned 19th century ginnery allows the operation of a contemporary centre for archaeological research and public engagement. Rehabilitation of Tarsus Old Ginnery is one of 20 shortlisted projects for the 2022 Cycle of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Read more about the shortlisted projects for the ...
Issy Valley Improvement, Ait Mansour, Morocco, by Salima Naji: While improving the palm orchards and water reservoirs, trails and facilities for tourists were also upgraded in the first phase of a larger project for the valley. Issy Valley Improvement is one of 20 shortlisted projects for the 2022 Cycle of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Read more about the shortlisted projects for the ...
CEM Kamanar Secondary School, Ziguinchor, Senegal, by Dawoffice: For this secondary school, volunteers, using local techniques, produced vault modules from clay which (with lattices) act as evaporating coolers. Cem Kamanar Secondary School is one of 20 shortlisted projects for the 2022 Cycle of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Read more about the shortlisted projects for the #AgaKhan Award for #Architecture 2022: For more ...
FIRSTTHINGS.COM -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Hazar Imam, 2008: "As time evolves, you will be expected to change certain value systems.... [We should] explain to the others that we have our own ethics. We do not ask them to share all our ethics, nor should they ask us to share all theirs." ~~ Hazar Imam, 1960: "The real principle of Islam is that faith is logical.... The very heart of Islam is logical. There is no hocus-pocus. There is no nonsense. It is clear and it is lucid and it is understandable."] ARTICLE: Jason Adam is an ordinary Christian trying to be obedient to his Lord. Adam said that the reason for his choice of uniform "comes down to a faith-based decision." I cannot imagine the bravery it requires to speak these words, knowing how they'll be the subject of national attention and elite contempt. Moral convictions may arise from faith, but faith-based moral principles are simultaneously grounded in reason. Christian ethics are not simply fiats to be obeyed because of divine decree. We should not, and indeed cannot, separate the beliefs of faith from the convictions and evidence of reason. Moral principles are either true or false, sound or unsound, regardless ...
From the Greek myein, "to close the eyes," which is the root of the words myth and mystery, the term mysticism is applied to cryptic, obscure, or irrational thought -- leaning ...
This epic volume and once in a life time publication should be an occasion of immense pride and happiness for every Ismaili murid and should belong in our homes.....Even we, his murids, will be be astonished and overjoyed to learn so much that we cannot possibly already know about or have seen images of his multifarious undertaking, as well as his ...
For his relentless advocacy for health justice, his trailblazing achievements in delivering community-based hospice palliative care, and for his ongoing commitment to humanitarian efforts, the university proudly confers upon Dr. Naheed ...
Classic winner for Siyouni and more Gr.1 glory for Sea The Stars miler. On Sunday, SIYOUNI filly Txope became her sire's sixth Classic winner when taking the Gr.2 German 1000 Guineas at Düsseldorf. The filly, bred by Haras Voltaire and sold for €310,000 as a yearling at Arqana, was a Listed winner and Group-placed at two. She is owned by Atlético ...
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi's private wing, The Princess Zahra Pavilion, won the third place at the 12th Casalgrande Padana Grand Prix awards 2019/2021. Backed by a rich 30-year history, ...
The YWCA Nutrien Women of Distinction awards recognize women who, through their own initiative, ability and effort, have made exemplary achievements in their fields - women who are outstanding role models ...
Jadgal Elementary School, Seyyed Bar, Iran, by DAAZ Office / Arash Aliabadi: An elementary school, managed by villagers and teachers and funded by tourism and needlework from local women, is a sustainable development centre for surrounding areas. Jadgal Elementary School is one of 20 shortlisted projects for the 2022 Cycle of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Read more about the shortlisted projects for ...
#Speech made by His Highness the #AgaKhan at the foundation ceremony of the #IsmailiCentre, Toronto in Canada on 28 May 2010. Read the full speech here: For more about the Aga Khan Development Network, visit ...
NYTIMES.COM -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Hazar Imam, 2000: "A balanced life, which is guided by faith and intellect, is built upon a value system which you can trust [will], Insha'llah, bring you happiness, spiritual happiness and worldly happiness ... it will give you happiness in many different ways."] ARTICLE: Who is happier: liberals or conservatives? Liberals obviously, right? Wrong, according to much data over decades. Take Pew Research. In 2006 they reported conservative Republicans were 68% more likely than liberal Democrats to say they were "very happy" about their lives. But why? Religion and family seem key. Conservatives make up 80% of religous Americans, liberals just 20%. And religious people are twice as likely to say they are very happy about their lives than secularists (43% to 23%). 52% of married, religious, politically conservative people (with kids) are very happy versus just 14% of single, secular, liberal people without kids. The very happiest Americans are either "extremely conservative" (48%) or "extremely liberal" (35%). The least happy are dead-center "moderates." The Occupy Wall Street protesters may have looked like a miserable mess. In truth none, it seems, are happier than the Tea Partiers, many of whom ...
AMAC.US -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Hazar Imam, 1967: "Western Europe and North America possess much that can be envied. They also face social and moral conflicts which are far more daunting than known in Asia or Africa." ~~ 2008: "I have no intention whatsoever, of allowing compromises to come into our value systems to please passing concepts about limitless freedom in social relations."] ARTICLE: A 2012 study found that conservatives believe in "the objectivity of moral principles" with "clear prescriptions for how to live." And that, "Conservatives score higher than liberals on measures associated with positive adjustment and mental health such as personal agency, positive outlook, transcendent moral beliefs and fairness." Translation? The conservative worldview leads to a greater chance of a morally clear, healthy, well-adjusted life. Moral codes that "lack clarity and promote flexibility," the study noted, may cause feelings of alienation. In this light, last month's poll from left leaning Axios revealed that the most intellectually intolerant Americans are young liberals. It found 71% of young Democrats would not date someone of the opposite party, compared to only 31% of Republicans. And 37% of Democrats outright refuse to be friends with someone from the opposite party, compared to only 5% Republicans. In short, Democrats, not Republicans, may really be guilty of "intolerance." In the past ...
Le Jardin d'Afrique, Zarzis, Tunisia, by Rachid Koraïchi: An ecumenical cemetery provides a sanctuary and dignified place of final repose for the hundreds of unburied bodies that had been washing ashore. Le Jardin d'Afrique is one of 20 shortlisted projects for the 2022 Cycle of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Read more about the shortlisted projects for the #AgaKhan Award for #Architecture 2022: ...
Niamey 2000, Niamey, Niger, by united4design / Yasaman Esmaili, Elizabeth Golden, Mariam Kamara, Philip Straeter: As a response to a housing shortage amid rapid urban expansion, this prototype housing of six family units seeks to increase density while remaining culturally appropriate. Niamey 2000 is one of 20 shortlisted projects for the 2022 Cycle of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Read more about the ...
The Jamati Institutions for USA present CPOI (College Program on Islam): "Human Rights in Islam", where Dr. Hussein Rashid and attorney, Amin Kassam, discuss the concept of human rights and how Islamic jurisprudence can help us to understand our role in promoting equity and justice through efforts in civil society. ...
CONSERVATIVEWOMAN.CO.UK -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Hazar Imam, 1967: "What has been called the permissive society where anything goes, nothing matters, nothing is sacred or private any more, is not a promising foundation for a brave and upright new world." Hazar Imam, 1999: "It's clear that uncontrolled freedom becomes license.... It's probably the most challenging issue that I have to address today."] ARTICLE: It was of course in the 'Swinging Sixties' that the permissive society got under way. And then, with permissive floodgates opened, abandoning Biblical morality became cool and progressive and heralded as a liberal virtue. So began the process whereby on film, TV, stage and the printed page the old landmarks of propriety and decency were removed and the boundaries were constantly being pushed out. Where were the churches when the permissive society was running riot? The defence of Christian moral teaching was generally left to a few valiant individuals. The sexual revolution has continued up to the present day. One of its latest manifestations ...
NATIONALPOST.COM -- While the federal government rightly hosted two consecutive summits on combating anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, attended by the Prime Minister, what I find inexplicable is there is no scheduled summit dealing with the current wave of destructive hostility directed at Christian worshippers. Especially since, that within a period of just two weeks, Canada had 48 acts of violance against Christian churches: from vandalism to total destruction by fire. We may not be in an age of faith and religion, but for many Canadians faith not an incidental pastime. It is core to their being. Indigenous leaders were angered by these attacks on their churces, some of which had served their communities for a long time. Two chruches had no Aboriginal associations. One was built by refugees who fled religious persecution. "Our church brought together a diverse congregation of Coptic, Eritrean, Ethiopian, Iraqi and Lebanese ...
As part of our series, What Ismailis Believe, this short video explains the various differences of interpretation between Shia and Sunni Muslims. To learn more, visit . ...
GOOGLE.COM -- While in Egypt, the Imam Al-Mustansir had informed Hassan that after him, Nizar was to be his successor as Caliph and Imam and commanded Hassan to spread the Ismailia da'wa in Iran. Worried about the state of affairs in Egypt, Hassan was convinced that he must build an Ismaili stronghold in Iran to propagate the Ismaili cause and focused on the mountainous regions. Within ten years Ismailis were firmly established in Alamut and the surrounding districts and considerable success was achieved in the Ismaili dawa in Syria and Eastern Iran. In fact, there was no town in Syria and Iran where Ismaili missionaries were not working either openly or secretly and, after another fourteen years, there were altogether more than two hundred castles under ...
Pakistan -- The Ismaili Pakistan is pleased to present a compilation of Photographs, Artworks and Creative Writing samples of winners and runner-up of AKS - National Arts Competition. Through AKS, Ismaili CIVIC aimed to identify environmentally conscious leaders who promote environmental sustainability in Pakistan to articulate their relationship with nature and their ideas using diverse artistic expressions. AKS received 238 submissions ...
Tulkarm Courthouse, Tulkarm, Palestine, by AAU Anastas: Featuring two buildings, one for administration and the other containing 10 courtrooms, the Courthouse is anchored to its urban context by a public space. Tulkarm Courthouse is one of 20 shortlisted projects for the 2022 Cycle of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Read more about the shortlisted projects for the #AgaKhan Award for #Architecture 2022: For ...
Renovation of Niemeyer Guest House, Tripoli, Lebanon, by East Architecture Studio: Designed by Oscar Niemeyer but abandoned when civil war erupted in 1975, the guest house has been transformed into a design platform and production facility for the local wood industry. Renovation of Niemeyer Guest House is one of 20 shortlisted projects for the 2022 Cycle of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. ...
Hearing success stories of MVMP 2.0 participants, who applied the skillsets they learnt over the course of each program and applied these learnings successfully to grow their business. If you enjoyed the session and want to be a part of Maaro Vyaapar, Maari Pragati 2.0 (MVMP 2.0), you can register for the upcoming sessions at the link below Sessions are held in Hindi and ...
TKN -- Dilshad Ladhani, Dr Nasir Jaffer and Dr Alim Punja generously contributed their time and expertise recently at the Aga Khan Health Service,Pakistan's (AKHS,P) health facilities in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Chitral. These dedicated TKN volunteers came at a time when AKHS,P is significantly expanding its footprint in GB and Chitral. New wings recently opened at the medical centres in Gilgit ...
From the Sanskrit jnana meaning 'contemplative knowledge,' ginans are a vast corpus of poetic compositions whose authorship was attributed to preachers (pirs) sent by Imams residing in Iran to the Indian subcontinent around the 11th century to teach the Ismaili interpretation of Islam to non-Arabic speaking people. At the time, the field of devotional poetry was flourishing in the subcontinent, with ...
An extremely crucial skill set every businessman must learn is understanding how to manage a small business in order to grow and scale up the business. If you enjoyed the session and want to be a part of Maaro Vyaapar, Maari Pragati 2.0 (MVMP 2.0), you can register for the upcoming sessions at the link below Sessions are held in Hindi and Gujrati, every ...
Karachi, June 8, 2022: 'The state of a country's education system is directly reflective of its quality of teaching' - a thought echoed by all speakers at the ceremony presenting a ...
Portugal -- (Re)veja os principais momentos da conferência "Investir na qualidade de resposta para crianças de 0 aos 3 anos: que desafios?" realizada no passado dia 28 de abril, no Centro Ismaili, em Lisboa. Este evento reuniu um grupo de convidados que, ao longodo dia de trabalho, refletiu sobre os desafios que se colocam aos profissionais, às instituições e aos decisores, ...
Aban House, Isfahan, Iran, by USE Studio / Mohammad Arab, Mina Moeineddini: On a narrow rectangular site in Isfahan's historic centre, the three-storey house is arranged around three open courtyards. Aban House is one of 20 shortlisted projects for the 2022 Cycle of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Read more about the shortlisted projects for the #AgaKhan Award for #Architecture 2022: For more ...
Ismaili Digest Exclusive for May 2022 -- Each month enjoy the most popular new articles and videos viewed by the Jamat from over 36 of the best Ismaili websites with just one click! 'Most popular' means most viewed post(s) on each website (excluding duplicate postings, Event Alerts and COVID-19 advice) without social media influence. NOTE: Posts are randomly ordered.
By MALIK MERCHANTPublisher/Editor Simerg, Barakah andSimergphotos Simerg's series entitled "Books by Ismaili Authors" continues with Calgary based Mansoor Ladha's book "A Portrait in Pluralim: Aga Khan's Shia Ismaili Muslims."Mansoor is being featured in the series for the second time, following our interview with him on March 6, 2021 on his more recent work, the highly acclaimed "Memoirs of a Muhindi" that ...
