Aga Khan University in Pakistan: 35 Years of Excellence
At the dawn of 2018 and on its 35th year of operation in Pakistan, the Aga Khan University (AKU) unveils a landmark study documenting its economic impact in the country. The ...
Aga Khan Schools Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Host Robotics Programme to Spark Innovative STEM learning in Central Asia
The Aga Khan Education Board (AKEB) for Canada and the Aga Khan Education Service in Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic have collaborated to launch the Robotics Programme. Prior to the launch ...
International Workshop on Conservation being held at Lahore Fort
LAHORE: A three-day international workshop to highlight the conservation of the 1,450-feet long and 50-feet high - a famous expanse of decorative glazed tiles and wall paintings -- will be held ...
A splendid collection of photos of the Aga Khan's visits to Dubai as Ismailis in UAE prepare for Diamond Jubilee mulaqat
Compiled and prepared by ABDULMALIK MERCHANT (Editor Barakah.com, Simerg.com and Simergphotos.com) Dubai (left) Al Ras District, mid 1960s, and modern skyline with Burj Khalifa. Photos: Wikipedia "The transformation of the small trading port that was once Dubai into a vibrant metropolis has paralleled its demographic growth and cosmopolitan evolution. The intermingling of cultures that so enlivens this thriving city is one ...
Amanna (via Ismaili Digest)
Established in late 1995, Amaana is tied with ismaili.net as the oldest public Ismaili website -- private or institutional -- and we're proud to say that a woman, Nina Jaffer, founder of Amaana, was one of these two pioneers, that led Ismailis on to the Internet. Their vision and resolute determination, in the Internet's early years, when many had doubts, fears and pressures, echoes the courageous spirit of earlier Ismaili pioneers. And just as they paved the way for others to follow, our Internet pioneers also paved the way for all the other Ismaili websites who followed them onto the Internet, a decade or more later, when it had become "safe" and "normal" to publish Ismaili websites. Amaana has published hundreds of articles about Ismailism and Islam, however, due to technical reasons, only a fraction are available on Ismaili Digest, so do spend time browsing Amaana itself. All their pieces are all as relevant today as when originally published.
Eboo Patel on Interfaith Cooperation and Pluralism
A conversation with Dr. Eboo Patel -- Founder of the Interfaith Youth Core and a member of former President Barack Obama's inaugural Advisory Faith Council. He discusses his insights on Interfaith Leadership, Action, and Dialogue; Pluralism, Homogenization, and Intellectual Diversity; Partnerships, Faith Leadership, and his vision for the Future. Published for OnFaith.Co (formerly Washington Post) and The.Ismaili. ...
VIDEO: Interview with Dr Reza Shah-Kazemi on Spiritual Quest
The 22 minute video interview with Dr Reza Shah-Kazemi on his book, "Spiritual Quest: Reflections on Qur'anic prayer according to the teachings of Imam Ali" features his aspirations for writing the book. In his interview, Dr Shah-Kazemi shares his reflections on how the teachings of Imam Ali could inspire an intellectual and rationale engagement with the Qu'ran, leading to a fuller ...
VIDEO: Dam Ham Dam Ali Ali by Taufiq Karmali | Canada Mulaqat 2017 Celebration
Lyrics: Shams Tabriz & Sayyid Zamanuddin Adeem; Vocals: Taufiq Karmali; Music Arrangement: Mujahid Hussain; Recorded in Lahore Pakistan. ...
Mawlana Hazar Imam: "...technologies alone will not save us..."
"It is ironic that a sense of intensified conflict comes at a time of unprecedented breakthroughs in communication technology. At the very time that we talk more and more about global convergence, we also seem to experience more and more social divergence. The lesson it seems to me is that technologies alone will not save us- the critical variable will always ...
Family Reflections January Activity: Creating a Symbol for Pluralism
Canada -- Before we begin this month's activity, let's take a moment to reflect on the meaning of pluralism. How is pluralism different from diversity? Purpose To creatively express our understanding of pluralism in Islam Description Before we begin this month's activity, let's take a moment to reflect on the meaning of pluralism. How is pluralism different from diversity? Watch the ...
AKDN (via Ismaili Digest)
AKDN has been Mawlana Hazar Imam's life's work and out of respect for the Imam, we should all better understand the depth and breadth of AKDN's work. With over 1,000 pages of galleries, personal stories, project information, press-releases and more we're sure you'll find something personally or professionally appealing to you.
Part 15 -- Diamond Jubilee RoundUp | Latest 7 Videos
Features Diamond Jubilee: Devotional Music -- Dam Ham Dam Ali Ali (Canada Mulaqat 2017 Celebration by Taufiq Karmali); Celebrations -- Uganda Deedar 2017 by Rukhsana Karmali; Music -- Pyaare Karim Shahki Shaan by Taufiq Karmali & Nazia Amin; Celebrations -- Dahisar Jamat; Song -- Alykhan Surani by Karibu Karim ft. Medina Sajan...and more. ...
Ismailis in Kenya - A Photographic Journey Exhibition
Date: January 14, 2018 Venue: Town Jamatkhana Time: 9 am - 5 pm This Ismaili Council-organized exhibition also includes performances and guided tours. Diplomatic Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network ...
Público rendido à música medieval ibérica
Portugal -- Com uma actuação inebriante, Eduardo Paniagua Ensemble deixou rendido o público que encheu o Salão Nobre do Centro Ismaili, em Lisboa, nos dois espectáculos que ali decorreram no passado dia 16 de Dezembro. Ao longo de hora e meia, Eduardo Paniagua, Cesar Carazo e Wafir Shekheldin transportaram os espectadores para a época medieval ibérica com a recriação de canções ...
AKDN - YouTube (via Ismaili Digest)
To help you keep up with all the videos produced by the AKDN network, Ismaili Digest brings together the AKDN, AKF UK, AKF USA and AKRSP India YouTube channels. Combined they have published almost 500 videos ranging from Imamat events, award ceremonies, social events, project diaries and more. Videos are perhaps the best way to really see the impact AKDN has on people's lives.
VIDEO: Ya Habibi -- Ayaz Ismail
Lyrics: Seema Saini & Soumya, Shree Rai; Music & Composition: Ayaz Ismail; Rhythm arranger: Arun Solanki Dholak & Tabla: Rajesh Salve; Percussion: Lalit Rawat & Bharat Solanki; Dhol: Chintu Bhatt; Bass Guitar: Anothony Plant & Sanjoy Das Banjo: Sanjoy Das Flute: Tejas Vinchukar; © His Highness Prince Aga Khan Shia Imami Ismaili Council for the United States of America. ...
New Gujarati Exhibition Opens in London: Exhibits from Gandhi's and Jinnah's Ancestral Home Spark New Interest in Diasporic Indians
New Gujarati Exhibition Opens in London Exhibits from Gandhi's and Jinnah's ancestral home spark new interest in diasporic Indians By Mohamed M KeshavjeeExhibition launch. Gujarati Yatra (Gujarati journey) an exhibition that ...
VIDEO: Rays of Light - Austin, Texas
The Rays of Light exhibit visited Austin, Texas on December 27, 2017 during the Diamond Jubilee year of Mawlana Hazar Imam. ...
Farmer, Arzeena Hamir appointed on British Columbia Minister of Agriculture's Advisory Committee
An independent committee with members from diverse agricultural backgrounds and experiences will lead the revitalization of the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) through an authentic and ...
Listen to Karim Kanji and Faizal Khamisa discuss Toronto Raptors, and other amazing stories of perseverance
Sportsnet anchor, host and broadcaster Faizal Khamisa joined Karim Kanji in studio. And what a story Faisal has. At age 16 he was diagnosed with cancer. At 29 he's had his ...
Aga Khan Trust for Culture & Archaeological Survey of India to Renovate Subz Burj Tomb
Oldest double-domed monument in the heart of city set to be renovated January 12, 2018: By the end of 2018, this sombre atmosphere is expected to change, as Aga Khan Trust ...
Aga Khan Museum - YouTube (via Ismaili Digest)
While nothing can replace visiting the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, since it opened 5 years ago, they've published over 200 videos. They're the next best thing to being there so be sure to "drop by" to take in what's new each month.
Charm Spirit yearlings in demand
Triple Group 1 winner's progeny popular at Magic Millions. CHARM SPIRIT's first yearlings for public sale in Australia met with success at the recent Magic Millions Sale, with four youngsters selling for a total of Aus$865,000. Based at the Aga Khan Studs' Haras de Bonneval for the 2018 breeding season, CHARM SPIRIT has shuttled to the Southern Hemisphere and these yearlings ...
VIDEO: Warangal, India Jamat -- Diamond Jubilee Celebration
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, 11th July 2017, Warangal, India. ...
Footprints and Memories - Golden and Diamond Jubilees
Footprints_I_Golden_Jubilee_1957 to_2007 - This workbook is my humble attempt to capture a few highlights of the 50 years of the Imamat in commemoration of the Golden Jubilee of Hazar Imam's Imamat. Golden Jubilee Memories- July 11, 2007 to December 13, 2008 - an extended Golden Jubilee year due to Mawlana Hazar Imam's shoulder injury, this volume comprises Mawlana Hazar Imam's visits ...
Ziyarat originally referred to visiting the tomb of the Prophet
Muslims engage in a variety of practices to express devotion to God, Prophet Muhammad, and other holy persons. These practices include sacred music, religious literature and festivals, poetry, and pilgrimages. In addition to the pilgrimage to Mecca, visitations to the tombs (ziyarat) of great Muslim saints (awliya-i Allah) have formed an important aspect of religious life in various Islamic cultures and ...
Fatimid Cairo, founded by Hazar Imam's ancestors, was a major centre of scholarship, the arts, and commerce
"A thousand years ago, my forefathers, the Fatimid Imam-Caliphs of Egypt, founded Al-Azhar University and the Academy of Knowledge in Cairo. In the Islamic tradition, they viewed the discovery of knowledge as a way to understand, so as to serve better God's creation, to apply knowledge and reason to build society and shape human aspirations. The Academies are, therefore, a continuing ...
Early Ismaili settlers of East Africa first established a foothold in Zanzibar
The archipelago of Zanzibar comprising two main islands (Unguja - commonly known as Zanzibar, and Pemba) and several smaller ones, has been inhabited for over 20,000 years when the island served as a gateway for traders between the African Great Lakes, the Arabian Peninsula, the Indian subcontinent, and Europe. In 1503, Zanzibar became part of the Portuguese Empire for almost 200 ...
Aga Khan University has US$ 1 billion annual economic impact in Pakistan
Landmark study also details the University's impact as a pioneer and exemplar January 10, 2018: The Aga Khan University announced today the results of a landmark study which found that AKU ...
The Spiritual Significance of Islamic Art - The Vision of Titus Ibrahim Burckhardt
Burckhardt was a Sufi and esoterist who had marched practically the whole of his adult life on the spiritual path which leads to the encounter with the One. He was also ...
MoU between Archaeology Dept of India and the Aga Khan Trust, extended until 2023
Agreement between the Archaeology Department and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture extended until 2023 for the ongoing conservation works of Qutub Shahi tombs. The deadline for the MoU was initially ...
More than 10,000 records added to the Archnet Online Library in 1 year
Approximately 12,357 records were published in Archnet between January 1 and December 31, 2017, increasing the total number of records by approximately 10%.Archnet's user base continues to grow. Google Analytics logged ...
Ginans were composed to teach the esoteric Ismaili interpretation of Islam
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 eleventh 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 ...
Aga Khan Award for Architecture - YouTube (via Ismaili Digest)
Who is not moved by inspired architecture? Since it was established, in 1978, the AKAA has sifted through thousands of brilliant works of architecture to find the best of the best. Why not spend an hour every three years and see what inspired beauty and ingenuity feels like?
IIS Panel Delivers New Research on Fatimid Studies at MESA
News story -- The Institute of Ismaili Studies participated in the Annual Conference of the Middle Eastern Studies Association of North America (MESA), a leading international academic organisation promoting research on the Muslim world. Held in Washington, USA, from 18th to 21st November 2017, the conference brought together over 3000 international scholars, educators and those interested in the study of the history, ...
Part 14 -- Diamond Jubilee RoundUp | Latest 7 Videos
Features Diamond Jubilee: Expression -- Jubilee Arts: Born to Create; Celebration -- Diamond Jubilee Weighing Ceremony of Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah; Song -- Ya Habibi by Ayaz Ismail; Celebration - Warangal, India Jamat; News -- Aga Khan's Imamat in Mumbai; Celebration - Southeastern USA Jamat...and more. ...
Sultan Jessa: My bitter memories of the devastating ice storm - 20th anniversary
My bitter memories of the devastating ice storm BY SULTAN JESSA Montreal - Canada: it is hard to believe 20 years ago have gone by since Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec, the ...
Amina Bai's Story: From the ghetto of Dongri, Mumbai, to a tour of seven countries in Western Europe | KhojaWiki
What makes Amina Bai's story more compelling is that this Khoja Ismaili senior citizen has seen it all - from the ghetto of Dongri, Mumbai, to a tour of seven countries ...
Astronomical Knowledge of Alamut (Fatimids)
Excerpt from: IIS Publication: The Fatimids and their Traditions of Learning By Heinz Halm (1997) Page 94 "Based on the year 1473, [Rabi Abraham] Zacuto created his new tables, the Almanach ...
Listening to Art, Seeing Music
Join Aga Khan Museum for a truly unique, multi-sensory experience as it transforms into a mesmerizing world of music celebrating the living traditions of the Muslim world and their interaction with ...
