In pre-Islamic times, the recitation of poetry was the mark of artistic achievement. The prevalent form was the qasida - a long monorhyme (aa, ba, ca) that was used in praise of someone or basic rhetoric. Subsequently, it was used to teach morals as well as praise God and the Prophet. An important aspect was the growing awareness of the potential ...
Global -- As part of a series of interviews, Fairouz Nishanova discusses the work of the Aga Khan Music Initiative (AKMI), and its positive impact in strengthening community, identity, and access to diverse forms of cultural expression. The.Ismaili is pleased to publish this interview ahead of the inaugural Aga Khan Music Awards to commence later today. Why is music important to ...
Global -- For communities residing among the Pamir mountains of Tajikistan, music is part of everyday life, appreciated and practiced at every opportunity. On 28 March 2019, Nobovar Chanorov and the Shams group of music artists shared a medley of Pamiri sounds to an enthralled audience at the Ismaili Centre, London. In conjunction with the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan, ...
The Grand Auditorium in Lisbon's Gulbenkian Museum will be the setting for the first Aga Khan Music Awards on March 31, 2019. His Highness the Aga Khan will preside over the Awards Ceremony. Photo: The Gulbenkian Museum. The Gulbenkian Museum has announced [1] on its website that free tickets will be available to members of the public who wish to attend ...
Global -- In Pakistan, music is a form of cultural expression representing society's values, traditions, and hopes for the future. From mountainous Gilgit-Baltistan in the North to Karachi on the Southern coast, people have a deep relationship with music and other forms of art. Zia ul Karim Twenty-four-year-old Zia ul Karim is the first graduate from Hunza Valley to receive a ...
Global -- In 1978, the Canadian Jamat awaited Hazar Imam's first visit to Canada with excitement. Shamshu Jamal, a talented Vancouver musician, expressed his joy on this blessed occasion by composing "Maara Mawla Canada Padhaarshe," the devotional music piece that would go on to become an iconic musical tribute in the Canadian Ismaili community for generations. Devotional music has occupied an ...
Who was the first Aga Khan? Learn about the life of Hasan Ali Shah, the 46th Imam of the Nizari Ismailis and the first Ismaili Imam to bear the title of Aga Khan, from his memoirs Ibrat Afza. The First Aga Khan: Memoirs of the 46th Ismaili Imam offers a new Persian edition and the first English translation of the Ibrat-afza, ...
They are change-makers and action-takers: seven exceptional young folks who are each doing extraordinary and inspiring things in the service of their fellow human beings. Innovative, creative, passionate (and smarter than ...
Habib Bank Limited (HBL) has been named Winner of Asiamoney best bank award 2019 in the following categories: Best Domestic Bank: After a miserable year in 2017, Pakistan's biggest bank bounced back ...
Amidst the recent terror attacks in the Middle East, Paris and San Bernadino, CA, harmful generalizations regarding the Muslim population's involvement in violence have spread rapidly. In early February 2016, Reza Aslan spoke and answered questions regarding the actual relationship between radical Islam at the University of Notre Dame. ...
The second Coronation Ceremony of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan took place in Nairobi Kenya on October 22, 1957. His Highness was accompanied by his parents, Princess Tajuddawlah & Prince Aly Solomon Khan. Video Courtesy of Shiraz Karmali ...
United States -- For most, education is still a foundation of future success hence the emphasis on a quality education and excellence by Mawlana Hazar Imam. For those who can gain admission and afford the tuition, the group of eight prestigious institutions comprising the Ivy League represent some of the oldest and highest quality targets for higher education in America. Although ...
By Apoorva Oza, Chief Executive Officer, Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) A few Sundays ago, I was in Junagadh District (Gujarat, India) for some work. Since I was going to be free in the afternoon and the return train to Ahmedabad was at 10pm, I called up Rudabhai of Samadhiyala Lift Irrigation Society (LIS) to see about a possible visit. ...
In 2015, Shanti Devi constructed a toilet for her family of eight. Prior to that, she - like most of her neighbours in Muzaffarpur (Bihar, India) - had never had access to a toilet in her life. Since then, Shanti has made it her mission to help other families to understand the importance of safe sanitation and the way to go ...
United States -- A Navroz Celebration for New York City, through crafts and music activities that showcase the diversity of expression in the Ismaili community. The Jamat of New York City, in partnership with the Children's Museum of Manhattan, invited families of different faiths to a celebration marking the festival of Navroz. "The desire was to teach the greater New York ...
Global -- We humans share our culture through many forms of creative expression, which together embody the arts. Arts encompass multiple ways of channelling creative impulses through poetry and literature, visual, imaginary, and performance. Over time, culture informs, shapes, and transforms the way human society comes to present various art forms which it learns to cherish and covet as civilisations evolve ...
Global -- What is your first memory of music? Can you remember a time when you were so engrossed in a musical compilation that you forgot where you were physically? Many members of the Jamat use music as a connection to their heritage, their upbringing, and their community. In this article we will explore some of their stories. Rafiq Bhatia Improvising ...
As a business owner and volunteer, Rahim Karmali (BA '10) inspires hope and helps to break down barriers worldwide. I often get asked how I find the time to manage my ...
Ali & Dilshad took a recent trip to Rajasthan, in their quest to visit less travelled places. The Karni Mata rat temple was particularly intriguing, as well as the Rajasthani wedding. ...
FS.BLOG -- Students often go to visit Warren Buffett. And when they do, he often plays a little game on them. He asks each student to pick a classmate. Not just any classmate, but the classmate you would choose if you could have 10% of their earnings for the rest of their life. Which classmate would you pick and why? Then he changes things up again. Who would you think least likely to succeed? He then asks the students which of the qualities they are incapable of having and which they are incapable of stopping? "To Buffett, the answer is ...
DEVIANTART.COM -- "Consider how hard it is to change yourself and you'll understand what little chance you have in trying to change others." -- Jacob M Braude ...
For so many people in the world, having clean water at their disposal whenever they need it, is beyond their imagination. For communities that live in places where WASEP works, it has become a dream come true. ...
One of the most beautiful features of photography ls strategic use of light. Muslim Harji Gaudí made great use of light to endow his architecture with expressiveness and grandeur. Sunlight glistens ...
Ismailimail's media relationship with Shahzadi Devji (Desilicious RD) has been ongoing for a while now. She has graciously partnered with us to promote her healthy eating tips, and recipes for worldwide ...
Meet Sana and Sumaira Lokhandwala from Karachi, Pakistan. Sisters and co-founders of HER Pakistan, an initiative with the the aim to empower, and educate Pakistani girls, and women about menstruation, and ...
Islamabad, Pakistan, March 22, 2019: Gilgit Serena Hotels celebrated World Water Day 2019 with students of New Era Public School (NEPS) Hussainabad colony Jutial Gilgit. This year's theme was "Leaving no ...
Global -- Renowned artists and composers Salim and Sulaiman Merchant have obtained accolades in the Indian film industry and have performed in a number of prominent spaces including at the opening ceremony of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Their memorable songs such as 'Jubilee Mubarak', 'Ali Mawla', and 'Shukran Allah', which were performed on the occasion of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond ...
MAYOOSHIN.COM -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Though inspired by business, Ray Dalio's advice applies to all decisions we are called on to make.] ARTICLE: In his book, "Principles: Life and Work" Ray Dalio elaborates on his idea of "Radical Transparency": "Radical open-mindedness and transparency are invaluable for effective change ..." Conventional wisdom suggests success is the by-product of surrounding ourselves with positive people who cheer us along and support our ideas. The opposite is more likely to be true: surrounding yourself with smart people who disagree with you will improve your odds of success. The more we run away from critics and towards cheerleaders, the more delusional we become about our strengths and weaknesses. More times than not, our biggest critics open the door to crucial opportunities to learn and make better decisions. ...
"It is my sad duty to inform you of the passing away of our colleague Kutub Kassam. He served IIS [the Institute of Ismaili Studies] and the Jamat most faithfully for more than thirty years. May his soul rest in peace" -- Dr. Farhad Daftary, Director, IIS, London, England, March 25, 2019. By ABDULMALIK MERCHANT Publisher-Editor, Simerg,Barakah and Simergphotos It is ...
Global -- In today's age, children are born into the world and in many cases the first thing they are exposed to is a smartphone to capture and share their newborn images. This is often an indication of things to come, where electronic devices become a consistent part of their lives. The presence of such devices mean that children are going ...
Discover the many meanings of the moon within Islamic art and culture with Dr. Christiane Gruber, exhibition co-curator. ...
Improving access to sustainable sanitation and hygiene continues to be one of the most pressing development challenges for India today. In response to this challenge, the Indian Government launched the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, or Clean India Mission, to create an open defecation free India by 2019. Since the launch of the Swachh Bharat Mission in 2014, India's sanitation coverage has doubled ...
JollyGul.com "Must watch, must listen" recommendations of devotional music produced by our community members as well as what is created in the wider Muslim world are out for March 2019. Ya ...
The Lynn McIntyre Outstanding Service Award 2018 goes to Dr. Aleem Bharwani for significant contributions of time, talent, and leadership to the O'Brien Institute for Public Health. His wisdom in policy, ...
The Aga Khan Foundation USA hosted a golf tournament to raise awareness and funds for its work around the world to break the cycle of poverty. Thank you to our partners and supporters who joined us on the green! ...
In 2018 the Aga Khan Foundation USA hosted a Walk|Run in Dallas, Texas to raise awareness and funds for its work around the world to break the cycle of poverty. Thank you to our amazing volunteers and supporters who made the event possible! ...
In 2015 the Aga Khan Foundation USA hosted a Walk|Run in Dallas, Texas to raise awareness and funds for its work around the world to break the cycle of poverty. Thank you to our amazing volunteers and supporters who made the event possible! ...
The Aga Khan Foundation USA hosted a social action soiree in Dallas, Texas. Thank you to all our partners, supporters, and incredible volunteers for putting on such an inspiring event! ...
India -- An abstract about Aga Khan Hostel, Hyderabad celebrating its 63rd Hostel Day on January 27, 2019. A farewell function, cultural programme comprising of skits and song and dance performances were enjoyed by the students and audience. Aga Khan Hostel, Hyderabad which was established in 1955 by Late Mr. Kanjibhai Hemani, with a modest student strength of 25 students celebrated ...
