Editor's note:Erudite Ismaili missionary, Kamaluddin Ali Muhammad, has co-authored with his wife, Zarina, a series of Gujarati, Urdu and English texts on the Ismaili tariqah in recent years. A complete list of his works can be found on his website (see link below). In this piece below for Simerg, he introduces the subject of his most recent book published in English ...
One of the most popular history articles ever published on this bog has been expanded, revised and published as a 40 page dual-language booklet by its author, Toral Pradhan. The article which was first published in October 2013 (please click A Brief History of the Khoja Ismaili Community in Daman, India, from the Portuguese Period to the Present), was highly acclaimed ...
Global -- Forces of modernity are preventing a meaningful response to the environmental crisis in favor of economic interests, says Dr Seyyed Hossein Nasr. The renowned intellectual and pioneering environmental philosopher was delivering the inaugural Ismaili Centre International Lecture in Burnaby, Canada. ...
Gouvieux, France, 9 May 2014 - The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the Aga Khan Development Network today signed a US$ 79.8 million agreement, in an effort to substantially enhance the quality and reach of the Network's health programmes in Tanzania. Princess Zahra Aga Khan, who heads AKDN's Social Welfare Department, attended the signing ceremony at the AKDN headquarters in ...
United Arab Emirates -- An event hosted at the Ismaili Centre, Dubai by the Aga Khan Museum and the Embassy of Canada to the United Arab Emirates offered a preview of what will be the first museum in North America dedicated to the Islamic arts and cultures. Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak al-Nahyan applauded the Museum's goal to showcase diversity of Muslim societies ...
Healthy Hints It's recommended that you eat fish at least twice a week, and seafood is a low fat source of high quality protein as well as zinc. Pregnant women should avoid eating raw seafood, so make sure the fish is fully cooked. 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 5 g butter, unsalted 2 tsp crushed garlic 1 fresh green chilli, ...
Healthy Hints Fresh green chillies will give you more vitamin C than dried red chilli powder. There is some research to suggest that fresh garlic may have a role in protecting the heart and that fresh ginger can be used to treat nausea. 50 g (1.8 oz) fresh green chilli 50 g (1.8 oz) fresh garlic, peeled 50 g (1.8 oz) ...
News story -- The IIS is pleased to announce the launch of a new Shi'i Heritage Seriesof publications aimed at enhancing general knowledge of Shiʿi Islam and promoting a better understanding of its history, doctrines and practices in their historical and contemporary contexts. The first event took place at the Ismaili Centre in London on 3rd April, 2014 at which the first ...
News story -- Dr Stephen Burge, Research Associate in the Institute's Qur'anic Studies Unit, attended theannual meeting of the American Oriental Society (AOS), held in Arizona, USA, from 14-17 March 2014. The Mamluk scholar and polymath Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti (d. 911 AH/1505 CE) described in one of his works how, having read Badr al-Din al-Zarkashi's Kitab al-Burhan fi 'ulum al-Qur'an, he came ...
News story -- The paper entitled Universalist and Ecumenical Dimensions of Islamic Messianism: Evidence from the Works of Fadlallah Astarabadi (d. 796 AH/1394 CE), began with a reflection on the place of mystical and messianic movements in the intellectual and socio-political history of Islam, focussing specifically on those that emerged in the Eastern Muslim world in the period following the Mongol invasion. ...
News story -- The fifth cohort of the Institute's Secondary Teacher Education Programme (STEP) celebrated their achievements at a graduation ceremony held at the Ismaili Centre, London, on 5th April 2014. Students from Canada, France, India, Pakistan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates and USA graduated at the ceremony with a double Master's degree: an ) MA in Education (Muslim Societies and ...
Bamako, Mali, 5 May 2014 - The Aga Khan Music Initiative (AKMI) is launching a new partnership with the National Museum of Mali, aiming to re-establish the "Jeudis Musicaux", a weekly concert programme at the National Museum, located in the National Park of Mali. The collaboration ensures that live concerts featuring musical expressions from Mali's rich and diverse artistic traditions are ...
Kabul, 5 May 2014 - In the wake of a disastrous mudslide in Afghanistan's Badakhshan Province, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) was working closely with the government and other organisations in providing urgent relief supplies, including tents for shelter, food items, and emergency medical care. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the families that have been affected by this terrible ...
In Shî'ite Tradition* By Diana Steigerwald California State University (Long Beach) Summary: Faith in Islâm bears witness to the divine Unicity (Tawhîd) and to the Prophecy (Nubuwwa) of Muhammad, at the same time it is deeply rooted in knowledge ('ilm). It is based on arguments and proofs, since there is no significant distinction between science and faith. This article examines the ...
BY ALLISON WALLACE Perth, Australia Introduction My mother, Jean Kirk, was born in London in 1928 and died in Tasmania in early January 2014. She lived in London until 1956 when she married my father who had been born in Kenya to English parents, who had settled there in the early 1920's. Mum trained as a teacher in London and was ...
BY ALLISON WALLACE Perth, Australia Introduction My mother, Jean Kirk, was born in London in 1928 and died in Tasmania in early January 2014. She lived in London until 1956 when she married my father who had been born in Kenya to English parents, who had settled there in the early 1920’s. Mum trained as a teacher in London and ...
Nutrition Centre -- Daraam is a fruit with a reddish, leathery outer skin that houses edible seeds that are divided by white membranes. It is thought to be beneficial to your health. Daraam (Pomegranate). Anna Sedneva / Dollar Photo Club Half a cup of daraam seeds, also known as arils, has approximately 70 calories, 3.5 grams of fibre, and has 15 ...
by Katherine Schimmel Baki Calligraphy above -- Quran 16:125 ادْعُ إِلَىٰ سَبِيلِ رَبِّكَ بِالْحِكْمَةِ وَالْمَوْعِظَةِ الْحَسَنَةِ ۖ وَجَادِلْهُم بِالَّتِي هِيَ أَحْسَنُ Invite (everyone) to the Way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious. Written in Naskh (green part) and Thuluth (black part) -- by Nayzak -- Amaana.org There ...
Samina Baig with her hero brother Mirza Ali (left) standing beside the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif. Also in the photo, Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, Mr.Syed Mehdi Shah, and his advisor, Ms. Sadia Danish. Photo: Samina Baig Facebook page. Copyright. Editor's Introductory Remarks: On May 19, 2013, at precisely 7:40 am, Samina Baig became the first Pakistani woman to reach ...
United Kingdom -- London, United Kingdom - Leaders and members of the Ismaili community in the United Kingdom were invited to mark Navroz at the Houses of Parliament in March. The event was attended by Secretaries of State, Ministers, Peers, Heads of Mission and Members of Parliament. "The respect that we have got for the contribution your community gives to this ...
We are pleased to publish the NanoWisdoms Archive Introductory Video for you to share with your family, friends and Jamats. The short video is in 1080p HD making it deal to show at Jamati presentations or seminars that you deliver, BUI/RE classes or camps you teach, book-club meetings, Ismaili Student Association and business association meetings, or private gatherings. Feel free to play it ...
We are pleased to publish the NanoWisdoms Archive Introductory Video for you to share with your family, friends and Jamats. The short video is in 1080p HD making it deal to show at Jamati presentations or seminars that you deliver, BUI/RE classes or camps you teach, book-club meetings, Ismaili Student Association and business association meetings, or private gatherings. Feel free to ...
By Nadim Pabani - Inspired by the Navroz Spring. An ode for Imam-e-Zaman we sing. Seeing the birds outside take flight, Line by line we begin to write. So now we wish to begin this rhyme, For the Master of the Age and Time To glorify your Light that shines, We are moved to write each line. But how can human ...
BY SADRU MEGHJI Portraits of the three Shaheeds, Karmali Dahya, Lalji Ladha and Missionary Khudabaksh Talib (right), who all died when their lorry slid into a ditch near Kilosa in 1925. The photo was displayed in the lobbies of jamatkhanas around East Africa at the instruction of the 48th Ismaili Imam, Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah, His Highness the Aga Khan (1877-1957). ...
News story -- Since 1979, the IIS' Library has been developing, preserving and maintaining a unique collection of books, articles, recordings and films, images, and other materials representative of Muslim traditions and heritage. It thus supports and furthers the mission of the IIS in the broadest sense, whilst serving the specific research and teaching needs of students, researchers and visiting scholars. The ...
Quick start at stud for Bonneval sire. The Aga Khan Studs' stallion SIYOUNI was a precocious individual himself on the racetrack and he looks to have passed this quality on to his progeny. His daughter Ptite Sarah recorded a first win for her sire when lifting the Prix du Tertre maiden at Nantes on 17th April. The Aga Khan Studs' stallion ...
BY HASAN ESSA Rai Hussein Khanmohammed (1932 - 2013) It is with deep sadness that I wish to record the death of a personal friend and mentor, Rai Hussein Khanmohammed, who passed away peacefully on September 23, 2013, at the age of 80 at his residence in Los Angeles, California. He was born in Rangoon, Burma, on September 20, 1932. He ...
Harvard Graduate School of Education October 4, 2001 by Marvin Pittman "La ilaha illa Llah, Muhammadun rasulu'Llah" "I witness that there is no God, but one God, and that Muhammad is his prophet." --The Shahada, Islam's Declaration of Faith As faith plays a strong role in America's conscience in light of the events of September 11, the American public also focuses ...
BY SHIRAZ A. PRADHAN "If paradise is the state of ultimate and perfect symmetry, the history of the 'BIG BANG' resembles that of "paradise lost". For the briefest instant at the origin of time when all laws of Physics were on an equal footing, all nature's elementary particles, heavy and light alike, interacted freely and democratically.... "The universe was once so ...
I. JOY AND BLESSINGS OF GINANS By Jalal Jaffer When the heart is yearning For peace, quiet, solace When the mind is questioning The whys, the whats, and the hows of life When the soul is feeling trapped Wanting to escape and soar out and beyond It is the lilting melodies, heart-wrenching and soothing It is the words and phrases, simple ...
News story -- Two IIS publications, Towards a Shi'i Mediterranean Empireand The Founder of Cairo, both by Dr Shainool Jiwa, were launched at an event held in Mumbai, India, on February 14, 2014. Dr Shainool Jiwa, a specialist in Fatimid history, spoke at the event about her two latest works in a discussion with Anisa Virji, a GPISH alumnus and a member ...
Nutrition Centre -- Chuqander are usually a deep red colour but there are varieties ranging from white, orange and even striped. Both the beets and their greens can be eaten as they are tasty and full of unique nutritious properties. Chuqander (Beetroot). Valentina R. / Dollar Photo Club One large chuqander (approximately 100 grams) contains only 43 Calories and 25 per ...
Global -- In October 2013, over 341 000 individuals suddenly stopped what they were doing to Drop, Cover and Hold On! They were taking part in the AKDN ShakeOut - a drill that teaches people around the world how to protect themselves in the event of an earthquake. In October 2013, over 341 000 individuals suddenly stopped what they were doing ...
United States -- AKDN, FOCUS and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services signed a Memorandum of Understanding in December that aims to reduce loss of life from man-made and natural disasters. The MOU builds on the Agreement of Cooperation that has been in place between the Ismaili Imamat and the State of California since 2009. The Aga Khan Development Network ...
News story -- The Unit seeks to promote a systematic study and research on materials of special relevance to the heritage of the Ismaili communities worldwide. In addition, it will be responsible for the overall management and development of special collections at the IIS, including manuscripts, coins and other artefacts, rare printed books and journals, archival items, audio-visual materials etc., as well ...
The leading sire will go back to Cornerstone Stud. His Highness the Aga Khan's Studs has today formally announced that they will be shuttling European Horse of the Year and leading sire DALAKHANI back to Cornerstone Stud, South Australia for another Southern Hemisphere breeding season. DALAKHANI (Darshaan - Daltawa), the four time Group One winner, whose progeny have won 10 Group ...
Three years ago the NanoWisdoms Archive of Imamat Speeches, Interviews and Writings was given special permission by Aiglemont to publish Mawlana Hazar Imam's speeches. Today, as we celebrate our third anniversary, we are happy to report that the Archive is thriving thanks to the Jamat's support. Our third year was, by all measures, a momentous year. Recently, tens of thousands viewed ...
Editor’s note: This post is an amalgamation of selected photos of the Ismaili jamatkhana in Rangoon taken by Muslim Harji of Montreal Canada during his recent visit to Burma (now Myanmar) with photos and text produced in an earlier piece under the title “Burmese Patriotism” on this blog’s companion literary website, . In the coming weeks, Simergphotos will be publishing ...
"The communications revolution is a two-edged sword, opening exciting doors to the future, yes, but also threatening venerable cultures and traditional values. On every hand we can see the rise of the global economy -- and with it the global career and multinational family life, international fads and intercontinental life styles. Some find this process exhilarating, but many others find it ...
