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 ...
AKDN West Africa celebrates Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee in Abidjan
Global -- AKDN West Africa commemorated the Diamond Jubilee of Mawlana Hazar Imam with a diplomatic reception in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire on 8 December, 2017. The event was attended by leaders of the community and civil society, including ambassadors accredited in Côte d'Ivoire, government representatives, senior representatives of AKDN's development partners, regional directors of AKDN agencies, and members of the Jamat. ...
Nimira's Blog - On Faith (via Ismaili Digest)
During a visit to the Aga Khan Library, Nairobi, after reviewing some pamphlets on our faith, Mawlana Sultan Muhammad Shah remarked that people did not have time to read big books, but such pamphlets were quickly read and, therefore, more effective. Today, this is perhaps even more true, and we can't think of any Ismaili website, institutional or private, who has implemented the Imam's advice more brilliantly than Nimira's Blog. Since Nimira Dewji launched her blog, in early 2019, she has already written, by herself, over 250 articles on Ismaili history and Muslim civilisations. The short, but always interesting pieces, are routinely among the most popular pieces published in the community. If you read nothing else, you owe it to yourself to read Nimira's Blog.
VIDEO: Gumball Portrait of Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan -- Walid Ehssan
24 Thousand gumballs made the two portraits; Walid Ehssan - Gumball Artist; Music: Salim-Sulaiman; Portraits of Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah & Mawlana Shah Karim al-Hussaini Hazar Imam made of gumballs. Uploaded with the kind permission of Walid Ehssan. ...
VIDEO: AKF and The Coca-Cola Company - Global Partners
Our ongoing partnerships with companies like The Coca-Cola Company mean that we can make long-term commitments to the people we serve. Since 1997, the multinational beverage company has been a National Visionary Sponsor of AKF USA, contributing over $1.2 million in funding. Beyond this, the Coca-Cola Foundation supports the growth of youth-driven entrepreneurship opportunities in the Kyrgyz Republic and Kazakhstan. ...
Research Paper: Ismaili Architecture as the Modern Form of Islamic Architecture
Iram S. Khan and Shafaat Saleem Ali Khowaja are final year students of Social Development and Policy Program at Habib University (Pakistan). Currently, Shafaat is doing her honors thesis on the ...
"Message of love" By Shafiq Ahmad Dinar Khan
I sacrifice myself And I head bent, When love shows its deeds Even the soul surrender, The blessings of Creator How amazing, O my mind logic also surrenders What a surprise. ...
Ameer Keshavjee to answer your University Admission questions, live on Jalal Ladak's Radio Show
Tune in today (Tuesday, January 9th, 2018) at 8:30 PM MST to get all the helpful tips you may need to have an easy and successful time applying to the universities. ...
Aga Khan University film shows effect of plastic on beaches
From Left to Right: Allan Oyugi, the Producer of 'Plastics are Forever' documentary, Dr Charles Lange, Deputy Director for Environmental Planning and Research at Nema, Michael Meyer the founding dean, Aga Khan ...
Ismaili-owned Ember Indian Kitchen adds a touch of class to Richmond dining scene
Last night, I paid a visit to one of the region's newest Indian restaurants. The upscale Ember Indian Kitchen in Steveston is an Ismaili-owned establishment offering the same type of African-Indian ...
Simerg and Simerg Photos (via Ismaili Digest)
Simerg and Simerg Photos have been publishing exceptional articles on a wide variety of subjects and topics, from history, to personal stories, to poetry, intellectual and philosophical material for a decade. But don't wait for new content, together, they have already published some 1,200 timeless articles and we're sure you'll find something that interests you.
Aga Khan Studs welcome visitors
Open days at Gilltown Stud and Haras de Bonneval. Classic sires Siyouni and Sea The Stars, as well as exciting new recruit Zarak will be among stallions on show to visitors at forthcoming open days at Gilltown Stud and Haras de Bonneval. In Ireland, Gilltown Stud will welcome invited guests on Friday 12th January and will open its gates to all ...
VIDEO: Ali Antar Maa Mara -- S Raheemani
Ali Antar Maa Mara A Diamond Jubilee Tribute Series 2017; SR Media Group Presents: Vocals & Music - S Raheemani; DOP - Sharjeel Awan; Post - Rize Media; www.sraheemani.com. ...
The Oncology Project in Uganda and Mawlana Hazar Imam's Didar in Canada
By SHELLYZA MOLEDINA SAJWANI Gulu (pop. 152,276 according to 2014 census) is the commercial and administrative centre of Gulu District in Northern Uganda. It is served by an airport and a railway line, and is 340 kms from Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. Map: Wikipedia. I found out about the Eastern Canada didar announcement on a Whatsapp group at a ...
Alyssa Jetha: Ismaili photographer in Montreal is making waves with her clicks!
Ismaili photographer in Montreal is making waves with her clicks! "There is no shortage of inspiration in the city" - Alyssa Jetha BY SULTAN JESSA Montreal: Quebec - What started as ...
Health Sciences Dean, Dr. Shafik Dharamsi Solicits Ideas from Alumni
For the first time in nearly 40 years, Martin Aceves showed off his diploma from The University of Texas at El Paso, which was tucked away in his closet for safekeeping. ...
Volunteering Is the Best Kept Secret for Mental Health
I noticed how much volunteering was helping with my anxiety and stress, and there's science to back it up. "Research has shown that there's evidence volunteer work promotes that psychological well ...
Jews, Christians and Muslims - at the roots of science
Contemporary science finds its roots in the work of ancient Jewish, Christian and Muslim scholars. In the Middle Ages they translated the texts of ancient researchers. An exhibition in Berlin is ...
Best and worst diets of 2018 -- here's how to get started
Excerpt: And while lists are a good starting point, it's important to take a step back and not drown in the hype surrounding New Year's diets, says registered dietitian Shahzadi Devje. ...
JASHAN-E-JUBILEE: A Celebration to Remember
Bangladesh -- At 11 am on Friday, September 29th, the Social hall of the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Dhaka was filled with over 220 audience members eagerly awaiting the first performance of the much-anticipated ITREB event: Jashan-e-Jubilee. The occasion of Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee brings with it a host of celebrations and opportunities to come together as a jamat throughout the ...
How Canadians are planting seeds of hope for girls in Afghanistan | Toronto Star
The Taliban is still a looming threat, but a non-for-profit group is teaching girls and women in Afghanistan to change their world. "Instability is infectious," says Khalil Shariff, CEO of the ...
Southeast Jamat Celebrates Salgirah 81
United States -- Jamati members in the southeastern United States reflect and celebrate Mawlana Hazar Imam's 81st Salgirah."One of the goals that I would like to accomplish this Diamond Jubilee year is to be more involved and probably make an impact in at least one person's life, and fulfill one of my inspirations as an artist for Hazar Imam and the ...
Barakah (via Ismaili Digest)
An initiative of Simerg launched just prior to the Diamond Jubilee, Barakah explains its theme as "His Highness the Aga Khan: A Visual and Textual Celebration." In just two years, Barakah has published over 200 memorable and enjoyable pieces, dedicated Mawlana Hazar Imam, that are sure to be popular for years to come.
Part 13 -- Diamond Jubilee RoundUp | Latest 7 Videos
Features Diamond Jubilee: Song -- Ali Antar Maa Mara by S Raheemani; Expression -- Gumball Portrait of Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan by Walid Ehssan; Celebrations - Worldwide: Compiled by Riaz Khowaja; Song -- Takhtnashini Shah Karimni by Taufiq Karmali & Nazia Amin; Celebrations -- Dubai Jamat Ismaili Center 2017...and more. ...
His Highness the Aga Khan's Diamond Jubilee in Pakistan - Lights, Arts & Decorations in Karachi
Karachi-based photographer/artist Raheel Tajuddin Lakhani's exceptional images of arts, lighting and decorations, at the occasion of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan's visit to the city in December 2017. ...
Aga Khan Trust for Culture meeting SWACHH BHARAT (Clean India) objectives
The work on the 250 metre stretch of the Barapullah Nallh and the area surrounding it will rank as one of the most difficult tasks that the Aga Khan Trust for ...
DJ Ghasuray - The Soul of The Mountains ft. Students of Bulbulik
DJ Ghasuray (Saqlain Saleem) in collaboration with the students of Bulbulik Music School. ...
Part Three: Cosmopolitan Ethic
Canada -- In the previous articles we reviewed the diversity and pluralism within the Jamat and the communities we live in. In this article, we'll explore what a cosmopolitan ethic means. "What is needed--all across the world--is a new 'cosmopolitan ethic'--rooted in a strong culture of tolerance. We often determine "who we are"--by determining who we are against... But the human ...
Ismaili Gnosis (via Ismaili Digest)
Since its launch in 2012, Ismaili Gnosis has published some 100 articles on Ismaili theology, philosophy, metaphyiscs, thought and history put forward by past Ismaili Imams, Dais and scholars with a depth and detail unmatched by other Ismaili websites. If you enjoy long reads and revel in deep, philosophy then Ismaili Gnosis will keep you busy for a long time.
Imam al-Mahdi was proclaimed caliph in Raqqada, North Africa
The eleventh Isma'ili Imam al-Mahdi was proclaimed caliph on January 4, 910, in Raqqada in modern-day Tunisia. Earlier, in August 909, Imam was proclaimed caliph in Sijilmasa, Morocco, officially establishing the Fatimid Caliphate (909-1171) and ending the dawr al-satr ('period of concealment') in early Isma'ili history. The dawr al-satr began soon after the death of Imam Jafar al-Sadiq in 765, whose ...
VIDEO: Swahili Geet in Honour of Mawlana Hazar Imam's visit to Uganda & Tanzania
This Kiswahili geet laments the miseries and pangs of separation that are experienced by a submissive momin, for their Imam. Vocals, Composition & Direction: Aly Sunderji. ...
Aga Khan Museum opens the anticipated exhibition The World of the Fatimids | CBC
March 10: Aga Khan Museum opens the anticipated exhibition The World of the Fatimids. Featuring artifacts and objects from Cairo's Museum of Islamic Art never before shown abroad, the exhibition explores ...
World Monument Fund: Haji Piyada - Noh Gumbad Mosque - Oldest Known Islamic Building in Afghanistan
The project, conducted with Associazione Giovanni Secco Suardo and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, will include the conservation of the plaster decorations and the stabilization of the arch.The Haji Piyada ...
Video: The mysterious, ancient Nine Domes Mosque of Afghanistan
AFP's latest feature on the Masjid-i No Gunbad (Nine Domes Mosque), Balkh, Afghanistan. Related: ...
The mysterious, ancient Nine Domes Mosque of northern Afghanistan
"This is a window open to the ancient period, here we can find the base of the next culture to come," said Arash Boostani, an Iranian architect and engineer from the ...
Ismailimail (via Ismaili Digest)
Almost every day, since its launch in 2006, Ismailimail posts several excerpts to a potpourri of Ismaili news, events and personalities published on the Internet. If news about people and places are your thing, then Ismailimail is for you. Although it's archive now has over 20,000 articles, Ismaili Digest's collection only goes back to the start of the Diamond Jubilee, so be sure to browse Ismailimail for older news.
VIDEO: Uganda Jamat -- Diamond Jubilee Darbar Celebrations
Darkhana Jamatkhana - 13th October 2017. Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. RD Photography : Raheem Dhanani. ...
New Book Alert: Faith and Ethics: The Vision of the Ismaili Imamat, by M. Ali Lakhani
Shi`i Ismaili Muslims are unique in following for centuries a living, hereditary Imam (spiritual leader), whom they believe to be directly descended from the Prophet Muhammad. The Imam's duty has been ...
Aga Khan Development Network in Gilgit-Baltistan
A short video excerpt (in Urdu) describing the impact and relevance of Aga Khan Development Network in Gilgit-Baltistan, northern areas of South Asia. ...
Aga Khan Trust for Culture presents 30 adolescent children from Nizamuddin basti in Sukhmanch Theatre's Play
A group of 30 adolescent children from Nizamuddin basti performed a street play woven from the strands of their past, where they witnessed gender-based discrimination and violence. They told their stories ...
