ITV: What do you think of are the qualities that you'll look for when it is your turn to appoint your successor? Aga Khan: I think I would hope the next Imam has a thorough and deep understanding of the faith which he has to represent and lead in its interpretation. I think he must have a good understanding of the ...
Dr. Diana Steigerwald The following is the first chapter from Dr. Diana Steigerwald's wonderful book Diversity in Islamic History. It is her wish to provide a free copy to each and every person in the world so that they would understand Islam and its history and so make educated opinions of what Islam really is. The PDF version of the chapters ...
The front cover of M.H. Velshi's new book "Conversations on Three Continents." The cover was designed by his artistic wife Najma Velshi. Please click on image to purchase book. MIGRATIONS: OUT OF INDIA AND AFRICA By M. H. Velshi 1. Mumbai, 1934. They took a long walk during the last afternoon of his stay in Mumbai. The hot day suddenly felt ...
NanoWisdoms is pleased to launch its Essential Reading Series. The series will publish aggregate collections of our Extended Quotes related to broad themes. Each Essential Reading is published in an attractive PDF format for posting on jamatkhana notice boards or as teaching aids, seminar handouts, discussion topics, general references, etc.. Our first issue, "Remarks by the Aga Khans III & IV ...
February sale entries have racing and breeding promise. A filly from the close family of Darshaan is one highlight of the Aga Khan Studs six-strong consignment for the forthcoming Goffs February Sale. Dimoya, an unraced daughter of Halling, comes from one of her breeder's most prestigious families. The three-year-old is a granddaughter of Dalara (Giant's Causeway), a Group 2 winner and ...
US and Hong Kong successes for Aga Khan Studs. The Aga Khan Studs enjoyed a weekend rich in international honours as DANK was crowned top turf female at America's Eclipse Awards and Dibayani took third in the Hong Kong Classic Mile. Out of the Aga Khan broodmare Masskana (Darshaan), British-based DANK beat locally-trained rivals to be named Champion Turf Filly at ...
hKenya -- In January 2014, Prince Rahim and his wife Princess Salwa travelled to Kenya, where they joined in marking the opening of new facilities for the Diamond Trust Bank and Jubilee Insurance, and visited the Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa. ...
News story -- This was the sequel to the workshop Fragmentation and Compilation: The Making of Religious Texts in Islam: A Comparison with Ancient Mesopotamia, Judaism and Christianity in 2012. Both workshops were convened by Dr Asma Hilali, Research Associate at the Institute. Building on the first workshop, the second part had two main points of focus: (1) the examination of the ...
The following image is a copy of the original message sent to Ismaili youth by the 48th Ismaili Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan (1877 - 1957) on the occasion of the Students' Rally held in Nairobi, and appeared in the Diamond Jubilee Souvenir, 1946. Another version of the image along with the cover page of the souvenir issue can be ...
“KEEP CLEAN SOUL IN A CLEAN BODY” The message appeared in the Diamond Jubilee Yearbook published in Dar-es-Salaam on 10th August 1946. See cover of special issue following message transcript below. Transcript (unedited) “To My Spiritual children taking part in The Rally Blessings and Welcome – I am sorry my health does not permit me to be with you but ...
Kenya -- Nairobi, 17 January 2014 - Prince Rahim and his wife Princess Salwa travelled to Kenya this week, where they joined in marking the opening of new facilities for the Diamond Trust Bank and Jubilee Insurance, and visited the Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa. On 16 January, the new corporate head office of Diamond Trust Bank was inaugurated by the Governor ...
Six winners of the 'Change the World Around You!' social entrepreneurship competition received up to $2,500 each to implement innovative projects in their communities across the Kyrgyz Republic. The winners received their awards at a ceremony at the University of Central Asia (UCA) in Bishkek on 17 January 2014. The winning projects include a fitness centre for the elderly with diabetes ...
by Shiraz Pradhan Photo: Istockphoto.com With "Kesri Sinha" I want to continue the exploration of the Spiritual Dimensions of Ismaili Ginans. "Kesri Sinha" is a parable of a lioness, which as she jumped upon a flock of sheep, gave birth to a cub and died. The cub grew up in the flock of sheep, eating grass and bleating like a sheep. ...
Gilltown and Bonneval Studs welcome visitors. Breeders and the wider public will enjoy an exclusive opportunity to visit the Aga Khan Studs of Gilltown and Bonneval as the 2014 breeding season starts to get underway. Gilltown Stud, located in the centre of the Kildare region of Ireland, will open its gates on 24th & 25th January for viewing of resident stallions ...
The Champion sire has four foals on the ground. In Ireland, Ballymacoll Stud's first foal of 2014 was a bay colt by the Champion sire Redoute's Choice. Stud principal Peter Reynolds said of him: "The foal is a good strong sort and an excellent first foal and we are very pleased with him." The dam, Fleur de Cactus, is a winning ...
Contemporary discussions about the Prophet Muḥammad's spiritual function, due to exoteric and literalist influences (such as Wahhabism or the Ahl al-Qur'ān school), have degenerated into a farce in which the Prophet is demoted to a mouthpiece or transmitter of the Qur'ān and nothing more. This conception reduces the august person of the Prophet Muḥammad to a 'fax-machine' and fails to appreciate ...
A Turkish dervish of the seventeenth century sings: that is, to the night in which the Koran was revealed for the first time, which is called in Sura 97 "better than a thousand months." A century later, the Malikite mufti of Algiers, Ibn 'Ammar, brought forth three scholarly proofs for this idea: (I) the birthday, maulid, has given the Prophet to ...
LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER Abdulmalik Merchant, Publisher-Editor, Simerg. Click photo for profile. To mark Simerg's 3rd anniversary, a special series "Thanking Ismaili Historical Figures" was launched because I have felt that learning about outstanding Ismaili figures can help us to make better decisions as members or leaders of the community to which we belong, and instill in us greater sense of ...
Canada -- RAYS OF LIGHT:Glimpses into the Ismaili Imamat, a Golden Jubilee International Programme depicting the first 50 years of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Imamat, completed its Canadian tour in Toronto last week. The exhibition is set to open in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania next month. Former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, the Honourable Anne McLellan, was among the distinguished guests who ...
Champion sire Redoute's Choice struck on the third day of the Magic Millions Gold Coast Sale with his 64th seven-figure yearling, a stunning colt offered by Newhaven Park. From Hades, a city-winning daughter of Encosta de Lago and Champion 2YO Filly Hasna, the colt was knocked down to Gai Waterhouse, James Harron and US owners Jon & Sarah Kelly for $1 ...
Harvard University is offering a university course called Ismaili History and Thought for the Spring 2014 semester beginning in January. The course is designed and taught by Professor Ali S. Asani(Professor of Indo-Muslim and Islamic Religion and Cultures) and is open to Harvard undergraduate and graduate students. The Ismā'īlī Muslims constitute the second largest branch of Shī'ī Islam and recognize the ...
Jehangir Merchant's Thank You Letter to the Fatimid Ismaili Icon, Da'i Al-Mu'ayyad al-Shiraziby Jehangir A. Merchant (Canada) * * * Jalaledin Ebrahim's Gratitude to Amira Dharrab, Abu Najm Sarraj and Hasan-i-Sabbahby Jalaledin Ebrahim (USA) * * * Khalil Andani's Thank You Letter to the School of Isma'ili Philosophersby Khalil Andani (USA/Canada) * * * Navyn Naran's Ode to Pir Hasan Kabirdin ...
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE PUBLISHER Thursday, May 15, 2014 The rich history and literary traditions of the Ismaili community in China have been inadequately studied in modern times, and so it was a distinct honour for this website and its sister blog,www.simerg.com, to feature and publish, at the beginning of January 2014, the essay and photographs about the Ismailis in ...
Nutrition Centre -- Over 50 per cent of people with pre-diabetes who eat healthier and are physically active can delay or even entirely prevent themselves from becoming diabetic. For those who have type 2 diabetes, eating cooked pulses along with a high-fibre diet can help control long term blood sugar levels. The fibre, complex carbohydrates and protein in pulses are a ...
IMPORTANT PUBLISHER'S NOTE Thursday, May 15, 2014. The rich history and literary traditions of the Ismaili community in China have been inadequately studied in modern times, and so it was a distinct honour for this website and its sister blog, www.simergphotos.com, to feature and publish, on January 1st 2014, the essay and photographs about the Ismailis in China by Kenyan-based Ghulam ...
The NanoWisdoms Archive of Imamat Speeches, Interviews and Writings wishes all happy New Year. In keeping with the theme of our card, we would like to share with you some important quotes of His Highness the Aga Khan on embracing controversy in the search for new knowledge, truth and creative solutions. POSSIBLY RELATED READINGS (GENERATED AUTOMATICALLY) ...
Editor’s note: As we have seen in earlier posts, Muslim Harji’s journeys have taken him far and wide around the world. His photos of Jesusalem, Iran, the Street Foods of India, the Dubai Ismaili Centre (see links below) have captured the imagination of our readers worldwide. In 2006, he visited with his daughter Ayesha the infamous maximum security prison, “Robben ...
THE NEW OTTAWA JAMATKHANA The new Ottawa jamatkhana marks a new chapter in the life of the Ismaili community of the National Capital Region and will become a symbol of the community's commitment to Ottawa... QAYL'S ENCOUNTERS WITH ASTRONAUTS Exploring space...learning about what's there and how to get there, is something that I am interested in. I decided to do a ...
Healthy Hints These kebabs are oven-baked over a wire rack, so the excess oil drips into a tray. Choose leaner meat if you want less fat, and try adding a couple of tablespoons of canned chick peas at Point 2 if you want to add some fibre. You could serve an extra portion that way, which helps to cut the calories ...
The NanoWisdoms Archive is pleased to announce its 2014 calendar, featuring a captivating selection of quotes from His Highness the Aga Khan chosen from among our most popular Extended Quotes. POSSIBLY RELATED READINGS (GENERATED AUTOMATICALLY) ...
[Education] must also stimulate students to consider a variety of perspectives on some of the fundamental questions posed by the human condition: "What is truth?" "What is reality?" and "What are my duties to my fellow man, to my country and to God?" Imam Shah Karim al-Husayni Aga Khan IV, Aga Khan Academies Vision Statement, 2003 Most people, when hearing ...
"Christians may be surprised to learn that Muslims believe in the Virgin Birth and Jesus' miracles".....Read Michael Wolfe's Piece Left: Virgin Mary nurtured by a palm tree in a Turkish miniature, as described in the Qur'an; right: Mary and Jesus in a Persian miniature. Please click on image for Michael Wolfe's article "Jesus Through a Muslim Lens." Images: Wikipedia. _____________ Muhammad, ...
An aerial view of the Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan. The University was chartered as Pakistan’s first private international university in 1983 during the reign of President Zia ul-Haq. Photo: Aga Khan Development Network. When the Charter of the University was first granted in 1983, His Highness the Aga Khan concluded his speech on the occasion with the words, ...
2013 positive on all fronts. Aga Khan Studs sire DALAKHANI is on his way back home to Gilltown Stud in Ireland following an excellent first shuttle season in Australia. The four-time Group 1 winner was particularly well-received in the Southern Hemisphere, where he covered a high-class book of 97 mares while standing at Cornerstone Stud. These featured a number of Group ...
Compiled and Prepared by Abdulmalik Merchant (Publisher-Editor, Simergphotos and Simerg) 1. SUCCESS STORY: THE CONSTITUENTS WHO MAKE IT HAPPEN An emotional and an equally proud and humble moment for Shamsh Kassim-Lakha as he receives the Doctor of Humane Letters from His Highness the Aga Khan for being a torchbearer of the Aga Khan University since its creation in 1983. He ...
Pakistan -- Karachi, 19 December 2013 - Mawlana Hazar Imam set out a bold vision for the Aga Khan University, an ambitious challenge that will see it evolve into "a distinguished liberal arts university" over the next few decades. Presiding over the 26th Convocation of the University, Hazar Imam also announced the creation of seven graduate schools. Karachi, 19 December 2013 ...
Karachi, Pakistan, 19 December, 2013 - His Highness the Aga Khan, founder and Chancellor of the Aga Khan University, today outlined an ambitious global vision for the University's expansion into liberal arts and announced the creation of seven new graduate schools across two continents that will work in areas of particular relevance to developing societies. Addressing the University's 2013 convocation ceremony, ...
Karachi, Pakistan, 19 December 2013 - His Highness the Aga Khan, founder and Chancellor of the Aga Khan University, today outlined an ambitious global vision for the University's expansion into liberal arts and announced the creation of seven new graduate schools across two continents that will work in areas of particular relevance to developing societies. ...
We are planning now to build new undergraduate Faculties of Arts and Sciences, one in Karachi and one in Arusha in Tanzania. We plan to achieve this goal progressively as circumstances and resources allow. Yes, it will be a time-consuming exercise, but our planning has been advancing very quickly indeed. Again, developing a liberal arts capacity will not only fulfil AKU's ...
