VIDEO: Fuat Keyman on pluralism - Interview at the Global Centre for Pluralism - Oct 10, 2014
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Indian Success for Aga Khan Bloodstock
Arazan tops first-season sires' table, Mumtaz Mahal line is leading family. The roots of the Aga Khan family's interest in thoroughbreds are anchored in India, where the ancestors of the current Aga Khan enjoyed racing in the 19th century. Recent statistics, which reveal that the Aga Khan Studs are once again to the fore in India, are therefore particularly rewarding. Young ...
Princess Zahra Aga Khan's speech to the Asian Racing Conference
Princess Zahra Aga Khan gave the keynote of the Opening Ceremony of the 36th Asian Racing Conference in Mumbai. In the late 19th century my great-great-great grandfather was racing horses all over undivided India. He had brought his stock from Persia, where the family had been breeding horses for many generations. Included in those horses in the late 19th century, were ...
Launch of the Shi'i Heritage Series in the USA and Kenya
News story -- Dr Farhad Daftary and Dr Gurdofarid Miskinzoda visited Atlanta, Austin and Houston in the USA to launch the first two publications of the Shi'i Heritage Series. Dr Miskinzoda also visited Nairobi, Kenya, where she conducted further presentations on the Series. The Shi'i Heritage Series has been established as an intrinsic part of the publications programme of the Institute, which ...
Imam is "A Cosmic Necessity," and Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, is the "Living, Hereditary Imam in Direct Descent from the Prophet"
QUOTES 1. IMAM - A COSMIC NECESSITY Imam is the Threshold through which God and the creatures communicate; Imam is a Cosmic Necessity and the earth cannot be devoid of an Imam - without an Imam the earth and the universe would crumble; The Imam is the Proof, the Manifestation and the Organ of God and he is the Means by ...
Ismaili Teachings on the Oneness of God (Tawhid): Beyond Personalist Theism and Modern Atheism
Say: He is God, the Unique (al-ahad). God is Absolute (al-samad). He does not beget nor is He begotten and there is none like unto Him. - Holy Qur'an Surat al-Ikhlas The Imam Ma'add [al-Mu'izz] summons to the absolute oneness of God (tawhid), the Absolute (al-samad). - Fatimid Coin Inscription Note to Reader: This article presupposes the existence of God according ...
Harvard Course on Ismaili Ginans & Muslim Devotional Literature by Dr. Ali Asani
Harvard University is offering a brand new course by Professor Ali Asani on Muslim Devotional Literature in South Asia, featuring the study of the Ismaili Ginans in their historical, cultural, and devotional contexts. The Ginans stem from the Satpanth Ismaili tradition of South Asia and Ismaili tradition attributes the authorship of the Ginans to the Pirs (the babs or supreme hujjats ...
Recent winner Ebadan heads Goffs draft
Three Aga Khan colts in February Sale. The Aga Khan Studs will present a select consignment of three-year-old colts at Goffs forthcoming February Sale. As ever, the draft represents some of the stud's finest pedigrees, and potential for a future on the flat or over jumps. Last year, Rashaan was sold for €8,500 at this sale before going on to win ...
Canadian Ophthalmologist Contributes Expertise to Improve Eye Health in Pakistan
TKN -- Naushad was inspired by the number of committed individuals who wanted to improve the general health and eye care of the communities they served. He was able to speak with the leaders of various institutions such as the Chief Ophthalmologist of Chitral Government Hospital and the CEO of AKHSP, Chitral (PK) to review the current services provided in the ...
VIDEO: Words of Power: Hurufi Teachings Between Shi'ism and Sufism in Medieval Islam
In this 21 min interview, Dr Orkhan Mir-Kasimov provides an insight into the Hurufis, a mystical and messianic current that became particularly active in Iran and Anatolia following the end of Mongol rule. Dr Mir-Kasimov sheds light on the history of the Hurufi movement and its founder Fadlallah Astarabadi (d. 796 AH/1394 CE), and contextualises the seminal Hurufi text by Fadaallah, Javdan-Nama-yi ...
Aga Khan Foundation sponsors sessions on Writing, Reading and Economics at Jaipur Literature Festival
Delhi, India, 19 January 2016 -As part of its commitment to reading, learning and the exchange of ideas, the Aga Khan Foundation will be supporting the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival, the world's largest free literature festival, taking place at Diggi Palace in Jaipur between the 21st and 25th January 2016. Matt Reed, Chief Executive Officer of the Aga Khan Foundation in ...
First foal for Charm Spirit
The first foal by the triple Gr.1 winner is a filly. The first foal by triple Group 1 winner CHARM SPIRIT was born on Friday at Tweenhills Farm & Stud. A bay filly, she is out of the Listed wining maiden mare Valonia and was described by David Redvers as "a smart foal who has lots of quality and class". Bred ...
Coming Soon: An Exclusive Collection of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Photos Captured by "Papa Jan" in Hunza and East Africa
A note to our readers: Publication of new pieces on Simerg and Simergphotos will resume after February 2, 2016. Lady Volunteers of Hunza outside the bangalow of Mawlana Hazar Imam. Readers of , the sister publication of this literary website, will later this week have a chance to view a collection of photos of His Highness the Aga Khan, Mawlana Hazar ...
Jubilee Games set for last week of July
United Arab Emirates -- 10 January 2016 -- National Ismaili Councils worldwide announced today that the 2016 Jubilee Games will be held between 22 - 29 July in Dubai. 10 January 2016 -- Dates for the 2016 Jubilee Games were announced in Jamatkhanas across the globe today. According to National Ismaili Councils worldwide, the international Ismaili sporting event will take place ...
Passings: Salim-el-azhar Ebrahim
"Throw my ashes where you will but lest you err know this I want children's laughter in my dead ears" (Salim Ebrahim, from Epigrams I) Salim e-a Ebrahim It is with deep sadness that we announce the recent passing in Pakistan of Mr. Salim-el-azhar Ebrahim, an epigrammatist, poet, essayist and a friend to Simerg. A prolific and fearless writer, he was ...
Simergphotos: Tajikistan Landscapes Through the Lens of Muslim Harji
"The Qur'an refers very often to nature as a reflection of Allah's power of creation, and it says, look at the mountains, the rivers, the trees, the flowers, as evidence of Allah's love for the people whom He has created. Today, I look at the environment and I say to you, I believe Allah is smiling upon you, and may His ...
Photo Essay: Tajikistan Landscapes Through the Lens of Muslim Harji
A map of Tajikistan with surrounding countries. Among the places Muslim Harji visited with his wife, Nevin, during his adventurous and heart warming trip to Tajikistan were Dushanbe, Tajikistan’s capital, and the autonomous region of Gorno-Badakhshan which is inhabited by Ismailis in very large numbers. Image: United Nations, with Dushanbe and Badakhshan highlighted by Simergphotos. Editor’s note: Muslim Harji’s series ...
VIDEO: Highlights from the 2015 Gulf Games : TheIsmaili.org
Ismaili Muslim athletes from across the Gulf region came together in Dubai to take part in the 2015 Gulf Games over the 18 - 19 December 2015 weekend. ...
VIDEO: Athletes of the Gulf region unite for Ismaili Games
United Arab Emirates -- As the year drew to a close, Ismaili Muslim athletes from across the Gulf region came together in Dubai to take part in the 2015 Gulf Games. The event was a qualifier for the Jubilee Games -- also set to take place in Dubai later this year. Uniting under the banner of One Team ... One Dream, ...
Master Jury announced for 2016 Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Independent Master Jury Will Select Recipients of US$ 1 Million Prize Geneva, Switzerland, 6 January 2016 - The members of the Master Jury of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture were announced today. The Jury, which independently selects the recipients of the US$ 1 million Award, will convene in January 2016 to select a shortlist from hundreds of nominated projects. The ...
Dalakhani, Makfi and Charm Spirit arrive at Haras de Bonneval
Normandy stud offers four top-class stallions for 2016. The Aga Khan Studs' Haras de Bonneval welcomes the arrival of three stallions that will stand alongside leading sire SIYOUNI for the 2016 season. DALAKHANI, MAKFI and CHARM SPIRIT have all returned to France after Southern Hemisphere covering seasons in Australia or New Zealand. DALAKHANI traveled to Normandy after his latest stint at ...
A New Year Resolution for 2016
BY SHELLYZA SAJWANI May little steps of kindness accumulate to become miles May obstacles crumble in sight of our smiles May praise and success be seen as gifts May we appreciate diversity, not let it cause rifts May the blue sky be appreciated before the gray May our pride never rise, May humility always stay May gratitude become second-nature, and knowledge ...
VIDEO: 1986 - 1992 - Reflections of Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India)
These 6 videos showcase the story of Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) or AKRSP(I)'s genesis and growth and that of the development of its programmes and also the development of Rural India over the last 30 years. ...
VIDEO: 2002 - 2006 - Reflections of Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India)
These 6 videos showcase the story of Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) or AKRSP(I)'s genesis and growth and that of the development of its programmes and also the development of Rural India over the last 30 years. ...
VIDEO: 1998 - 2001 - Reflections of Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India)
These 6 videos showcase the story of Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) or AKRSP(I)'s genesis and growth and that of the development of its programmes and also the development of Rural India over the last 30 years. ...
VIDEO: 2007 - 2011- Reflections of Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India)
These 6 videos showcase the story of Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) or AKRSP(I)'s genesis and growth and that of the development of its programmes and also the development of Rural India over the last 30 years. ...
VIDEO: 1993 - 1997 Reflections of Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India)
These 6 videos showcase the story of Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) or AKRSP(I)'s genesis and growth and that of the development of its programmes and also the development of Rural India over the last 30 years. ...
VIDEO: 2012 - 2015 Reflections of Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India)
These 6 videos showcase the story of Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) or AKRSP(I)'s genesis and growth and that of the development of its programmes and also the development of Rural India over the last 30 years. ...
A Historic Handshake Between Two Faith Leaders, His Highness the Aga Khan and Pope Benedict XVI
COMPILED AND PREPARED BY ABDULMALIK MERCHANT (Publisher-Editor and ) As part of his famous Apostolic Journey to France in 2008, Pope Benedict XVI, on September 13, paid a visit to the “Institut De France” in Paris. The Pope, who had been elected as the 265th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church in 2005, was presented with a gold medal by ...
His Highness the Aga Khan and Pope Benedict XVI: A Very Special Photo of Two Faith Leaders Meeting Each Other at the Institut De France in Paris
PREPARED AND COMPILED BY ABDULMALIK MERCHANT (Publisher-Editor and ) As part of his famous Apostolic Journey to France in 2008, Pope Benedict XVI, on September 13, paid a visit to the "Institut De France" in Paris. The Pope, who had been elected as the 265th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church in 2005, was presented with a gold medal by the ...
Ottawa Diary: "Deja Vu" - Ottawa's Familiar Winter Day Not Worthy of a Photo, Really?
BY ABDULMALIK MERCHANT Publisher-Editor, and A disturbance of blowing snow, right of centre, as my landlord uses a snow-blower to clear one of the side walks used by tenants. Photo: Malik Merchant/Simerg. There is nothing unfamiliar about these set of pictures that I took in Ottawa today, December 29, 2015, following the posting of some extraordinary EVERGREEN PHOTOS that I ...
Esoteric Interpretations of the Qur'an: The Foundations of Shia Ismaili Ta'wil
The discourse of the Qur'an-e-Sharif, rich in parable and allegory, metaphor and symbol, has been an inexhaustible well-spring of inspiration, lending itself to a wide spectrum of interpretations. Imam Shah Karim al-Husayni Aga Khan IV You see, my mission is situated on three levels. Firstly, religious: it concerns a symbolic exegesis of the Qur'an...Our religion is esoteric, you understand. It is ...
His Highness the Aga Khan's 2015 Speeches in the UK and USA Tell Marvellous Stories About the Al-Azhar Park and Convey a Profound Message of Our Common Humanity
Prepared and compiled by Abdulmalik Merchant (Publisher-Editor, and ) Please click on the following NASA earth night time image for enlargement On either side of His Highness the Aga Khan’s thumbnail images, NASA night time photos of the earth. Photos from top to down sequentially correspond to the numbers mentioned in the countries His Highness visited . (1) East Africa ...
