In a joint Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS), Karen Armstrong was invited to share her thoughts on "The Core of our Religious Traditions. Armstrong is a former Roman Catholic nun who left a British convent to pursue a degree in modern literature at Oxford, a best-selling author, and UN Ambassador for the Alliance of Civilizations. ...
This presentation, part of a multi-part crash course in Ismaili History, covers the Alamut period. During this period Hasan i-Sabbah established Ismaili strongholds in Alamut as well as other parts of Persia and Syria. ...
Dr. Henry Kim is the Director and CEO of the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto. The Aga Khan Museum has gained national and international recognition for the excellence of its architecture, as well as accolades for how it uses its remarkable collection and programming to further a dialogue that spans history and civilizations. ...
In this presentation, a multi-part crash course series on Ismaili History, discusses the Fatimid Period, considered to the golden age of Ismailism. The Ismaiili Imam-Caliphs during the Fatimid period were Imam al-Mahdi to Imam al-Mustansir. Notable contributions during the Fatimid Empire included the establishment of Al Azhar University and also the creation of the Dar al-Ilm, among many things. ...
Opinion: University of Toronto professor Shafique Virani says his 'weapons of mass instruction' can help curb Islamophobia. The National is CBC Television's flagship news program. Airing seven days a week, the show delivers news, feature documentaries and analysis from some of Canada's leading journalists. ...
Features rare speech of Sultan Muhammad Shah, a lecture on Muslim ethics by Zahra Jamal, a discussion on Women and the Future of Afghanistan; a crash course on Imam Al-Hakim bi Amr Allah (Part 1); weaz by Rai Kamaluddin on Spiritual and Nonspiritual...and more. ...
This presentation, part of a multi-part crash course in Ismaili History, covers the early Shiism period. ...
Renowned Islamic Studies professor Azim Nanji has urged Uganda's physical infrastructure developers to embrace the culture of their society as they construct buildings geared towards addressing cultural development and architecture. In his lecture, Nanji advised against copying architecture from developed countries because it does not represent the true nature of the society in which the buildings are constructed. ...
His Highness the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Shia Ismaili Muslims around the world, opened the new headquarters in Ottawa alongside Governor General David Johnston. ...
First part of multi-part series on Ismaili History. This video gives an overview of the four main periods in Ismaili history (the Early Shi'i phase, the Fatimid Period, the Alamut Period, and the Post-Alamut period). Subsequent videos describe these phases in more detail. ...
The Diamond Jubilee finale of His Highness The Aga Khan was staged in Lisbon, Portugal. A truly historic event bringing together over 40,000 Ismaili Muslims from all parts of the globe. His Highness also officially announced Lisbon as the new seat of the imamat - A permanent base for the Imamat and Institutions. ...
Features Diamond Jubilee: Song -- Jalwa-e-Jubilee by Ayaz Ismail ft. Richa Sharma & Shahid Mallya; Collections -- History of Lisbon Padhramni by Aly Sunderji; Song -- One Jamat - Jishan Ali Thobani ft. Ismaili Artists Around The World; Expressions -- Jubilee Arts - Mirza Mohammed; Album -- "ANGANIE AVSAR ANANDNO" by Taj Esmail...and more. ...
#OneJamat - A Diamond Jubilee Nazrana by Jishan Ali Thobani ft. Ismaili Artists Around the world. Music: Jishan Ali Thobani & Zaheed Damani; Lyrics: Jishan Ali Thobani, Zaheed Damani & Amit Lakhani; Additional lyrics (Farsi): Maede Ejaredar programmed by: Siddharth Parashar; Rubab: Muboraksho Dodaliev. ...
Features Diamond Jubilee: Song -- Diamond Jubilee Lisboa by Aly Sunderji; Event -- Mawlana Hazar Imam in Lisbon, Portugal; Expressions -- Intezar by Ferozy Leeda ft. Paiwand Murwarid; Collections -- Aga Khan IV | Artistic way to conclude Diamond Jubilee; Song -- Taaza Khabar (the news) by Zahira Dhalwani...and more. ...
Drawing of Hazar Imam with color pencils on canson sheet | 6 hours of work | song credits Padharo Mawla | Salim Sulaiman ft Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Jonita Gandhi, Vipul Mehta, Raj Pandit ...
The Aga Khan Palace was built by Sultan Muhammed Shah in Pune, India in 1892. The palace was an act of charity who wanted to help the poor in the neighbouring areas. The palace is closely linked to the Indian freedom movement as it served as a prison for Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba Gandhi, and Sarojini Naidu. ...
Features Diamond Jubilee: Event -- Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Portugal; Song -- Shukran Allah - Kurbaan by Salim Sulaiman Live (Jubilee Concert Toronto); Expressions -- Diamond Jubilee Karaoke Garba (LISBOA 2018); Collections -- Diamond Jubilee Celebration: Day 1 and 2 highlights; Song -- Ya Ali Bapa...and more. ...
A film by Veroika Hofer. The Aga Khan, the head of the Muslim-Shia religious community called the Ismailis, is known in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Canada as a quiet and effective diplomat, a bridge builder and a benefactor. ...
Mesmerizing clips from the Ismaili Center Jamatkhanas Beautiful designs and Sacred spaces. The Nizari Ismailis observe their own distinctive practices such as supplicatory and intercessionary prayers, meditative sessions of remembrance, and the recitation of devotional poetry in Ismaili Jamatkhanas (literally, 'assembly-houses') designated by the Imam of the time for the use of murids who have given the bay'ah. ...
Features Diamond Jubilee: Song -- Lisbon Jubilee Visit - Mawla Angane Aaya by Shaheena Karim; Expressions -- Portugal Non-Stop Ismaili Dandia Raas Geets - KARAOKE Part 2; Collections -- Jubilee Arts Artist Spotlight - Nazish Ali & Zohair Kabani; Song -- Aj Tu Achay Saeen Sajan by S Raheemani; Collections -- JubileeArts Artist Spotlight - Zainab Baloch...and more. ...
Translation: Arrival of Imam Shah Karim Al Hussaini Hazir Imam (A.S.). 1. Our Souls have been in an oblivious sleep for a long time. It is time to awake from this obliviousness sleep because the Noor of Panjtan meaning (Mawla Ali (A.S), Fatima (A.S), Hassan (A.S) and Hussain (A.S)) have arrived. O Shah Karim Imam-e-Zaman become our inner eye... ...
Salim Merchant passionately shares a story about the time that Hazar Imam asked him to keep working on Devotional Music as it is an art form that has been pervasive for centuries ...
Features Diamond Jubilee: Collections -- Special Tribute To HH The Aga Khan IV's Diamond Jubilee by Gulamhussein Gulamani; Devotional Music -- Intezaar-e-Ishq (the yearning) - zaHIRA; Song -- Maula Maara Aavya; Event -- Celebration: Hyderabad 2017-2018; Album -- Diamond Jubilee Tribute by Taj Esmail...and more. ...
Diamond Jubilee Mubarak! We Raheemani's would like to present this as a finale of Diamond Jubilee 2017-2018...'Aj Tu Achay Saeen Sajan' is one of the evergreen hits from the Silver Jubilee performed and composed by Darkhana Orchestra. Hope you will enjoy this. Best Regards SR ...
Song released on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee Portugal - Lisbon visit. Song: Mawla Angane Aaya; Vocals: Shaheena Karim; Lyrics and composition: Shaheena Karim; Music: Raju Koscher. ...
Timeless Clips of the life of Sultan Mohammad Shah to Mawlana Hazar Imam ...
Features Diamond Jubilee: Video -- Mawlana Hazar Imam's visit to the United States; Expression -- History of France Jamat; Song -- Bismillah | Salim Sulaiman Live (Jubilee Concert Mumbai); Collections -- Aga Khan 3 Platinum Jubilee; Expressions -- Jubilee Arts National Arts Festivals compilation; Concert -- 'Jubilee 2018' at the Royal Albert Hall...and more. ...
Ali Goyam Ali Joyam, Persian Qasida sung by Hina Karim, talented singer of Karachi, Pakistan Jamat. Re Arranged By: Nizar - NsN Production; Vocals: Hina Karim; Drums: Nizar Noorallah; Keys: Nizar N SN; Guitars: Rahim Artani & Zayn Asrani; Percussion: Uzma Karim; Translation: Muzhgan Mirza Murad; Supports: Iqra Abdul Sattar. ...
Extensive Guide to Lisbon. The video pays an emotive tribute to Hazar Imam for his "tireless efforts, exceptional leadership, love and guidance". It calls for continued unity in the Jamat, as we face the challenges of the future, and as we become a role model community that plays its full role as a bridge builder in the wider world. ...
Features Diamond Jubilee: Collections -- Expression of Love Submission Sharing by Ismaili Council for Canada; Song -- Padharo Mawla | Salim Sulaiman ft Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Jonita Gandhi, Vipul Mehta, Raj Pandit; Devotional Music - Ali Goyam by Nizar Noorallah; Expressions -- Jubilee Arts Artist Spotlight by Asmeeta Prasla; Devotional Music -- Saqi-e-Bawafa by Saakin...and more. ...
A Joke. Rare clip of Mawlana Hazar Imam's (Aga Khan IV) magnanimous personality. ...
A Tribute to Mawlana Shah Karim-ul Hussaini Hazar Imam Aga Khan IV. Commemorating His Glorious Diamond Jubilee: 11th July 1957 - 11th July 2017. Soul Inspiration MALEKBIBI; Lyrics by KARIMA PREMJI; SINGER - MONI; Recorded by Benvin Fernandes; Mixed by ASLAM KHAN; Music arranger - Santosh Niar; Mastered by Benvin Fernandes. ...
A one-of-a-kind concert entitled 'Jubilee', hosted at London's iconic Royal Albert Hall, celebrates the diversity, richness, and vitality of Muslim musical heritage and its expression in contemporary music making. Musical innovators from the Aga Khan Music Initiative, Kronos Quartet, and the Bassekou Kouyate Trio performed pieces inspired by diverse traditions, developed from the meeting of different cultures. ...
This submission is a tribute to the legacy and Nur of Mowlana Hazar Imam's Imamat that has guided the global Jamat for the past 60 years. In the spirit of collaboration and partnership, the piece brings together students at Emory University who perform a mashup of 4 devotional Hindi tracks. ...
Different Dances & Music, Enjoy! At Altit Pologround Hunza Center Junior Girl Guides and Shaheen Scouts. Coverage: Muhammad Bilal Humanitarian & Jerry's Photography. ...
Features Aga Khan IV receiving the President's Medal 2017 (NY, USA); a survey of the impact of the AKDN; a documentary on Sultan Muhammad's Shah Platinum Jubilee; an anecdote by Salim Merchant on a discussion with Hazar Imam about Devotional Music; a TEDx Talk by Hussein Janmohamed on music; an academic lecture on the Ikhwan al-Safa by Ismail Poonawala...and more. ...
Singer/Rapper - Firdous Feroz Ali (Feddy Fap); Lyrics - Farida Feroz Ali & Feddy Fap; Music Composer - Imran Rafique; Producer - Ali Feroz; Production - Unikrew Production. ...
Queen Elizabeth welcomed dignitaries to Windsor Castle for a glittering reception on Wednesday evening and did so in a hot pink dress. The 91-year-old monarch looked elegant in a floor-length gown silk gown complete with gold motifs as she welcomed guests to the White Drawing Room. ...
From the Second International Ismaili Studies Conference held in 2017 at Carleton University hosted by Dr. Karim H Karim, Director of the Centre of Islam. It was likely the largest contemporary and international gathering of scholars and academics in the field of Ismaili Studies. Excerpts from opening remarks, keynote by Prof. Homi Bhabha, music workshop, followed by photo slideshow. ...
