VIDEO: Salim Merchant -- A Discussion with The Aga Khan about Ismaili Artists
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VIDEO: Animated map shows how religion spread around the world
Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are five of the biggest religions in the world. Over the last few thousand years, these religious groups have shaped the course of history and had a profound influence on the trajectory of the human race. Through countless conflicts, conquests, missions abroad, and simple word of mouth, these religions spread around the globe. ...
VIDEO: Henry Kim -- Special Lecture Series
Listen to what Henry Kim, Director and CEO of the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, says on re-inventing the role of museums today. Event date: October 19, 2017. ...
VIDEO: Reza Aslan: Islam and Radicalism | University of Norte Dame
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. ...
VIDEO: Imamat Takhtnashini -- October 1957 - Nairobi Kenya
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 ...
VIDEO: Interview with Dr Reza Shah-Kazemi on Basis In Islam for Tolerance
Interview with Dr Reza Shah-Kazemi, an Ismaili Shia Muslim scholar, about the basis In Islam for tolerance and dialogue with other faiths. ...
Part 14 -- Ismaili RoundUp | Latest 7 Videos
Features Documentary: The Aga Khan: Creating a Brighter Future for Africa; Prince Amyn Aga Khan at the Museum of Anthropology - Vancouver May 11, 2017; AKU Special Lecture Series with Henry Kim; Interview with Dr Reza Shah Kazemi on Spirituality of Imam Ali; AKF's Early Childhood Development Work in India; Ismaili Center International Lecture with Karen Armstrong ... and more. ...
VIDEO: Who is the Aga Khan? | Unknown Facts -- Life Story
Life of Mawlana Hazar Imam, Aga Khan IV. He is the 49th and current Imam of Nizari Ismailism, a denomination of Isma'ilism within Shia Islam. At the age of 20, he succeeded his grandfather, Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III. It is believed that the Aga Khan is a direct lineal descendant of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. ...
VIDEO: The Five Major World Religions | TED-Ed
It's perfectly human to grapple with questions, like 'Where do we come from?' and 'How do I live a life of meaning?' These existential questions are central to the five major world religions and that's not all that connects these faiths. John Bellaimey explains the intertwined histories and cultures of Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam. ...
VIDEO: Ali Asani -- Islamic Law: Faculty Insight | Harvard
Professor Ali Asani discusses the stereotypes and misinformation that permeate Western and Islamic cultures, and he argues that it is the educational systems in both societies that fail to provide a corrective. Asani is a Professor of Indo-Muslim and Islamic Religion and Cultures at Harvard. At Harvard Extension School, he teaches the course Introduction to Islamic Mysticism. ...
VIDEO: Interview with Dr.Ali Muhammad Rajput on Ismailism
Dr Ali Mohammad Rajput was born on the 21st of March, 1924, in the small village Kalianwala near Lahore, in what is today Pakistan. He became a full professor of statistics in the U.K. after having completed his his PhD in 1957. ...
VIDEO: Ali Asani -- For the Love of God and His Prophet
Culture and Belief 12. For the Love of God and His Prophet: Religion, Literature, and the Arts in Muslim Cultures Ali Asani (Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations) ...
VIDEO: Reflections: A Conversation with Salim and Sulaiman Merchant | Harvard
The Merchant brothers, Salim and Sulaiman, rank among the most dynamic and talented musicians and composers in South Asia today. Salim and Sulaiman reflected on their musical careers and some of their widely acclaimed compositions inspired by Islam's rich tradition of spirituality and artistic expression. The breadth and range of their musical ability attests to their intrinsic genius. ...
Part 13 -- Ismaili RoundUp | Latest 7 Videos
Features Imamat Takhtnashini -- October 1957 -- Nairobi Kenya; Interview with Dr.Ali Muhammad Rajput on Ismailism; Ali Asani on Qawwali to Sufi Rock: Contemporary Expressions of Muslim Devotional Literature; Lecture by Sayed Ali Abbas Razawi commemorating birthday of Hazrat Ali ... and more. ...
VIDEO: Ali Jan Damani -- Naklanki Gita | Ismaili Studies Conference
This presentation entitled "Naklanki Gita" (An Ismaili mystical poem) was delivered by Mr. Ali Jan Damani at an International Ismaili conference at Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada. He has world's fourth (4th) largest collection of Khojki manuscripts and knows Khojki. Ali Jan is currently working on the translation of "Man Samjani". ...
VIDEO: Reality Check: Religion isn't on the way out | Al-Jazeera
'Religion is dying' - that's what some throughout the world say. But, a look at the statistics shows that globally, many of the world's largest religions, are actually on the rise. In this week's Reality Check, Mehdi Hasan debunks the belief that religion is on the way out. ...
VIDEO: Crash Course -- Imam Al-Hakim bi Amr Allah (Part 2)
The second part of a two-part video series giving an overview of the Fatimid Imam Caliph Al Hakim bi Amr Allah. Al-Hakim was the 6th Fatimid Imam Caliph as well as the 16th Ismaili Imam. He lived during a very turbulent period in Ismaili history. ...
VIDEO: Ali Asani -- Ismaili Ginans of South Asia
Ali Asani, professor of Indo-Muslim and Islamic Religion and Cultures at Harvard University, introduces the ginans, hymns of wisdom of the South Asia's Ismaili communities, and their most important themes, including their ritual and performative contexts and the manner these have been impacted by a variety of political, social, and religious influences in colonial and postcolonial South Asia. ...
VIDEO: Crash Course -- Dangers of Rapid Modernization of Early Muslim Colonies
Part 5 of a synopsis of the first section of the fifth chapter in Karen Armstrong's book "Islam: A Short History" on the impact that Western expansion had on Islam. This video looks at the dangers that rapid modernization posed to Muslim societies and thoughts on how to facilitate modernization efforts. ...
Part 12 -- Ismaili RoundUp | Latest 7 Videos
Features ITREB USA Initiative ElevateU; Ali Asani on the Love of God and His Prophet; Lecture on the World of the Fatimids with Dr. Ulrike Al-Khamis; Aga Khan Museum Lapis Ball 2018; Salim Merchant on a discussion with The Aga Khan about Ismaili Artists; Face Off with Amin Mawji, Diplomat Representing Aga Khan Dev't Network ... and more. ...
VIDEO: Zahra Jamal -- Muslim Ethics at intersection of Food and Faith | Chautauqua Institution
Zahra Jamal began her inaugural lecture with a joke: On Judgment Day, a diverse group of people is standing at the big, pearly gates of heaven. The Lord first asks the group to divide themselves into two smaller groups: those who have fed the hungry and acknowledged the bounty of God at meal time, and those who have not... ...
VIDEO: Sultan Muhammad Shah -- Platinum Jubilee | Rare Clips
Clip Order for Platinum Jubilee: Sultan Muhammad Shah arrives Karachi airport, Governor general's reception, Honeymoon lodge Karachi, parade through street to mark the platinum jubilee - the begum takes salute, people gather for the weighing ceremony, the imam arrives and is weighted with platinum, he donates the value of his weight in platinum to Pakistan. ...
Themed RoundUp -- Islam & Feminism
Islam & Feminism. Playlist Continuously Updated. Each video has been carefully chosen for both its depth, compelling presentation delivery, and to avoid repetitive content. The collection/playlists present a diversity of speakers and a wide variety of subject matter. ...
VIDEO: Documentary: Mawlana Hazar Imam's Gift to Islam
AKDN's mission is to affect demonstrable, measurable, and lasting improvement in the quality of life of its clients by delivering appropriate financial services to reduce poverty, diminish the vulnerability of the disadvantaged and enable economic and social inclusion. Social performance is defined as "the effective translation of an institution's mission into practice in line with accepted social values ." ...
VIDEO: Azim Nanji -- Beyond the Clash of Civilizations (Part 1)
Part 1 series of Professor Azim Nanji's article "Beyond the Clash of Civilizations", which is extracted from an address given as part of the "2020: Building the Future" Lecture Series at the University of Waterloo. This first part gives an overview of the article, and describes the work of Samuel Huntington on the idea of a "Clash of Civilizations". ...
VIDEO: Dr. Ismail Poonawala -- The Rasail Ikhwan al-Safa and Western
The Brethren of Purity were a secret society of Muslim philosophers that occupied a prominent station in the history of science and philosophy in Islam due to the wide reception and assimilation of their monumental encyclopedia: Rasa'il-Ikhwan-al-Safa', The Epistles of the Brethren of Purity (compendium of 52 epistles) that would greatly influence the world of esotericism and spirituality. ...
VIDEO: Islam in Brief | Harvard EdX
What you'll learn: An introduction to the place of the Quran in Muslim cultures; Major themes of the Quran; The historical and cultural contexts of the Quran; Interpretive skills that enable a more nuanced reading of the Quran; Diverse approaches Muslims have adopted to engaging with Quranic texts, including issues in contemporary interpretation. ...
VIDEO: Aga Khan University -- The Difference We Make
The Aga Khan University is an independent research university with its primary campus in Karachi, Pakistan, with additional campuses and training programmes in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom and Afghanistan. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan ranks the university as the top medical school in Pakistan. ...
VIDEO: Crash Course -- Imam Al-Hakim bi Amr Allah (Part 1)
The first part of a two-part video series giving an overview of the Fatimid Imam Caliph Al Hakim bi Amr Allah. Al-Hakim was the 6th Fatimid Imam Caliph as well as the 16th Ismaili Imam. He lived during a very turbulent period in Ismaili history. ...
VIDEO: Who Speaks for Islam -- What a Billion Muslims Really Think | Gallop
In a discussion, host Ray Suarez interviews author Reza Aslan (No god But God; How to Win a Cosmic War) and Dalia Mogahed, Executive Director of the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies and co-author of the groundbreaking book: Who Speaks for Islam?: What a Billion Muslims Really Think. This program draws upon Ms. Mogahed's book and reveals major findings. ...
VIDEO: Hussein Janmohamed -- Choral Music: The Road to Harmony and Peace | TEDxTerryTalks
Hussein Janmohamed is a dynamic choral conductor, composer and community music educator and is recognized as a leader in choral music for community building, cultural development and inspirational leadership. He is the co-founder of the Vancouver & Canadian Ismaili Muslim Youth Choirs. He has conducted choirs for audiences across Canada and in the presence of the Aga Khan. ...
VIDEO: Eboo Patel -- Interfaith Leadership and Literacy | Chautauqua Institution
Eboo Patel, founder and president of Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC), spoke about interfaith leadership and literacy. Patel spoke of interfaith cooperation reducing prejudices and strengthening cohesion. Patel was named by US News & World Report as one of America's Best Leaders of 2009 and has served as President Obama's Inaugural Advisory Council on Faith-Based Neighborhood Partnership. ...
VIDEO: Dispatches from the Split Screen: Islam and the Media | Aspen Institute
As the Western media reacted to the horrific attacks on the office of Charlie Hebdo and the Kosher deli in Paris, producers from news outlets around the country picked up their phones, looking for people to speak for the Muslim global community. The discussion is about the media's role in distributing images of propaganda... ...
VIDEO: Ali Asani -- Interview on Contemporary Islam | Savannah State University
Dr. Lisa Yount, QEP Director at Savannah State University, interviews Dr. Ali Asani, Professor of Indo-Muslim and Islamic Religion and Cultures at Harvard University. April 16, 2015 at Savannah State University. ...
VIDEO: 'Allahu Akbar' Official -- Salim Sulaiman
Song Composed & Produced by - Salim Merchant, Sulaiman Merchant; Video Directed by - Prashant Chadha; Additional Music Production - Raj Pandit; Recorded by Aftab Khan & Raj Pandit at Blue Productions.; Mixed and Mastered by - Aftab Khan at Blue Productions/Headroom Studio. ...
VIDEO: Islam and the Quran All Without a Flamewar: Crash Course World History
John Green teaches the history of Islam, including the revelation of the Qu'ran to Muhammad, the "five pillars of Islam", how the Islamic empire got its start, the Rightly Guided Caliphs, and more. Learn about hadiths, a little about the split between Sunni and Shia Muslims. Let's try to keep the flame wars out of this reasoned discussion. ...
Part 11 -- Ismaili RoundUp | Latest 7 Videos
Features a documentary on the Aga Khan's Gift to Islam, a short explanation of the impact of the Aga Khan University, a discussion with Salim and Sulaiman Merchant on Devotional Music; a crash course on Imam Al-Hakim bi Amr Allah (Part 2); a talk on Islamic basis of tolerance by Reza Shah-Kazemi...and more. ...
VIDEO: Mission: The Charter for Compassion
Short video explaining Karen Armstrong's Charter for Compassion. The principle of compassion lies at the heart of all religious, ethical and spiritual traditions. Compassion impels us to work tirelessly to alleviate the suffering of our fellow creatures, to dethrone ourselves from the centre of our world and put another there, and to honour the inviolable sanctity of every single human being, treating everybody with justice and equity. ...
VIDEO: Ismaili History Crash Course: Post Alamut Period
This presentation, the final in a multi-part series, covers the post-Alamut period in Ismaili history. ...
VIDEO: Speech by Sultan Muhammad Shah | Rare Clip
Rare Clip of a Speech from Sultan Muhammad Shah ...
