"An amount equal to the value of the diamonds - more than half a million pounds - had been collected and was offered to me as an unconditional gift. I wanted this enormous amount to be used for the welfare of the Ismaili community throughout what was then undivided India. The specific scheme which I had in mind was a trust, ...
Let's lift up our spirits by remembering DIAMOND JUBILEE 2017. "Mubarak ho ! Mubarak ho !! HAPPY !!! Happy !!!! DIAMOND JUBILEE !!!!!" From our families to yours, Happy #ImamatDay2020. Rajabali ...
Mozambique -- As a part of Imamat day celebration, SL Students were given a poem of Sa'di Sherazi and an ayat from the Holy Quran that is around the Diamond Jubilee emblem to be interpreted and presented in any form of art, poetry, drawing singing, skit or painting to represent their understanding. Here are some pieces by some of our students. ...
Ya Ali Madad and Imamat Day Mubarak to the global Jamat! Even though we are going through some very unprecedented times right now, I truly believe that with a positive outlook, ...
Non-Stop Fast Raas Geets KARAOKE - Vol. 3 (Diamond Jubilee) Jagmagta Deevda 0:03-9:30 Aly Antar Maa(n) Maara 9:34-14:15 Woh Shaam Mujhe Yaad Aaye 14:20-18:15 Rhythm Medley I 18:20-21:23 E Namne Sijodu ...
Global -- The Ismaili TV is pleased to present an Imamat Day programme featuring a variety of content that is sure to entertain and inspire the Jamat over the course of three days. While our celebration this year may not be what we are accustomed to, The Ismaili TV invites the Jamat to come together to mark the occasion, show gratitude ...
This special article for Simerg was written jointly by SALMA KHANJI, IMRAN HAKAMAILI, FARAH LADHA, RAMZAN SOMANI and SHAIZA JETHA, and edited by NURIN MERCHANT Picture yourself sitting in Jamatkhana on a Friday evening, listening to a Ginan or Qasida. Voices of fellow Jamati members resonate within the prayer hall, as they sing along in unison or chit chat amongst themselves. ...
Introduced by TAJDIN ESMAIL On the auspicious 63rd Imamat Day Anniversary of our beloved 49th Imam, Noor Mawlana Shah Karim Al Husseini Hazar Imam, on behalf of all the participants and volunteers who assisted in the production of my "Diamond Jubilee Complete Album", I convey our heartiest Imamat Day Mubaraki to all the members of our Global Jamat. Originally, my "Diamond ...
Introduced by MALIK MERCHANTPublisher/editor Simerg, SimergphotosandBarakah My Spanish cousins, Yasmin and Shamsah, recently reminded me to watch a special program on Ismaili TV which among other things portrayed their grandfather's arrival in Spain in 1914, and how he raised a beautiful family that has now lived in Spain for more than 106 years! The short fascinating Youtube film provided at the ...
JollyGul.com has launched its new "Rising Stars" service as part of Imamat Day 2020 Celebrations. "Rising Stars" are pre-teens and teens who have shown considerable promise and passion in producing devotional ...
GOOGLE.COM -- His name was Muhammad Sultan and was born at Honeymoon Lodge in Karachi on Friday, November 2, 1877. When Imam Hasan Ali Shah learned of his birth, he said: "Name him Muhammad Sultan. He will be a Sultan (emperor) in the world. His period will witness wonderful events, and will earn distinguished position in the world." His father, Imam Aga Ali Shah had declared him as his successor for the first time in the village of Kamod in Ahmadabad on December 12, 1884. On January 14, 1885, the Imam took his son and successor into the Bombay Jamatkhana, seated him on the throne and asked the jamat to perform his dastbosi. Thousand participated in the ceremony. Later that year, on August 17, he ascended to the throne of Imamate at the age of 7 years, 9 months and 16 days. Until the age of 18 years, ...
Global -- On 30 June 2020, Salma Lakhani, a member of the Jamat in Edmonton, was named as the next Lieutenant Governor of Alberta by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Lieutenant Governors are personal representatives of Her Majesty the Queen in their respective provinces. They fulfill the roles and functions of the Queen, including granting Royal Assent to provincial laws, and ...
Press release: June 30, 2020, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Salma Lakhani as the new Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. A long-time community advocate ...
This first talk from the Museum's new Changemaker Series features exceptional women who are carving new paths in art and activism around the world. We open the series with women's rights advocate Dr. Lauryn Oates, recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Drawing on two decades of working in Afghanistan to expand education rights for women and girls in conflict zones, ...
There is no doubt, Quran is The Book of Divination, it was revealed to the Prophet Muhammed (Peace be upon Him) for worldly and spiritual illumination. Quran, The Book of Divination ...
Portugal -- [ES] Ya Ali Madad a todos, En últimos 3 meses hemos sido testigos de la grave evolución de la pandemia de COVID en España, pero gracias a las bendiciones de Hazar Imam el Jamat de España está bien y en buena salud. Como ya se ha mencionado, España se unió a la Jurisdicción de Portugal en 1986, siempre bajo ...
TKN -- Yasmin Jumabhai Ransome, a TKN volunteer from the United Kingdom, conducted an in-depth three-week training and certification program, focusing on women's health rehabilitation, at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Pakistan in November and December 2017. Although she had extensive relevant experience and expertise, Yasmin had just retired from the profession when asked to serve on this assignment. In ...
By ZAHIR K. DHALLAPrince Aly Khan and Rita Hayworth with Ismaili icons Kaderali Patel (left) and Gulamhusein Jindani. Photo: Zahir Dhalla collection, via Meherab Jamal, Calgary. This original photo of Prince Aly Khan and Rita Hayworth was taken in Mombasa, Kenya, in 1951. My childhood friend, Meherab, brought the photo to me some 20 years ago. As we started talking about ...
Toronto-based composer Amin Bhatia and his musical partner Ari Posner are winners of the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards in category of Best Original Music, Fiction for the CBC show Anne with ...
JollyGul.com has launched Kamal Taj's website on its hosting platform. The Jamat can now conveniently play and enjoy all Kamal's melodious devotional geets in one place. The website has the following ...
JollyGul.com presents Fez Meghani's popular Diamond Jubilee song "Ya Ali Madad - In the Crib Style" with 3D animation. The presentation of the song is done by "Jollywalla Family" - a ...
Presenting Mehfil-e-Quwwat, an online devotional mehfil featuring international artistes hosted by Aly Sunderji. This programme will be premiered on Friday 15, May 2020 only on (please subscribe and click the ...
Calgary's Mayor Naheed Nenshi, seen taking a selfie at the inaugural ceremony of the Global Pluralism Award held in Ottawa, Canada on November 15, 2017 during the Diamond Jubilee Year of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan. The Mayor served as a member of the jury that selected winners and honourable mentions for the Award. Photo: Copyright © Jean-Marc Carisse. ...
Is it really troubled times? Is this really a punishment of God? It doesn't even worth a drop, but has brought a revolution in this world The world was crazy in ...
ANZ -- As the coronavirus outbreak casts a shadow of fear and confusion across the world, one musician is easing the anxiety by spreading love to communities with his soulful melodies and soothing messages. Faisal Amlani is a beacon of light in a very dark time. Now, with his latest tune, "Prayer Corona", the Melbourne-based performer is able to communicate the ...
Social media portrait of Aniza Meghani, author of this post. By ANIZA MEGHANI Social media is the most powerful tool in the world, one that can make you or break you! Gone are the days of hearing genuine news by physically buying the newspaper or researching material by visiting the good old fashion library. No more writing a letter and posting it ...
JollyGul.com has launched Fez Meghani's website on its hosting platform. The Jamat can now conveniently play and enjoy all Fez's devotional geets and songs in one place. The website has the ...
CANADA -- "The children of Adam, created of the self-same clay, are members of one body. When one member suffers, all members suffer likewise. O thou who art indifferent to the sufferings of thy fellow, thou art unworthy to be called man." Sa'di Shirazi, Bani Adam On March 29, 2020, Mawlana Hazar Imam sent a special message to the global Jamat. In it, he noted: ...
Global -- As a part of the global movement to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of all healthcare workers around the world working to keep us healthy and safe, we will be featuring healthcare workers from the Ismaili community in a series entitled Healthcare Heroes. Read more about our next featured Hero, Dr Nazir Kapadia, who is an instructor in the ...
USA -- The following article is part of a special week of reflection focused on inspirations from the Qur'an. Over the past six days, we have been reflecting on questions about the human condition and have turned to the Qur'an, stories of the Prophet's life, and Farmans for inspiration. We have explored the connection between taqwa, or God consciousness, and love ...
Prepared and compiled by MALIK MERCHANT (Publisher-Editor,Barakah, Simerg and Simergphotos)Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa were married on 31 August 2013 on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland. Photo: Gary Otte/The Ismaili. AUGUST 31, 2013: Prince Rahim, the eldest son of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, marries Princess Salwa (née Kendra Spears) on 31 August 2013 in Geneva, ...
USA -- The following article is part of a special week of reflection focused on inspirations from the Qur'an. Thus far, we have been reflecting on the ways in which attending to taqwa can shape our approach towards the challenges we encounter as well as inform our conduct toward our self, others, and the natural world. Today, we will consider the ...
Canada -- "It is You Whom we worship and it is You from Whom we seek support." Holy Qur'an 1:5 "Ali is from me and I am from him, and he is the protector of every true believer after me." Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) In our regular daily lives, each of us faces a variety of difficulties. However, in these extraordinary ...
"The Nature of Prayer' is a 14" x 10" mixed media acrylic painting on canvas. Secured on the canvas with gesso, a strong glue, are a handmade tasbih (prayer beads), and 3 dried leaves bearing the Arabic inscriptions reading from bottom to top, Allah, Muhammad and Ali. The whole piece represents keeping the memory of Allah, and making sure that every day ...
Global -- Music has always been an integral part of the cultural fabric of Muslim societies. From Fatimid Cairo to the Iberian Peninsula, music has long brought people together, fostering a sense of identity and community. Around the world, young Ismaili musicians are continuing this rich tradition. At the Aga Khan Music Awards Prize-Giving Ceremony in Lisbon in 2019, Mawlana Hazar ...
By MALIK MERCHANT with contribution from NURIN MERCHANT (Publisher-Editor, Barakah, Simerg and Simergphotos) Just moments ago, The Ismaili published a message from Chairman Malik Talib of the Ismaili Leaders' International Forum which includes the following blessings from Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan: "Please convey my best paternal and my best maternal loving blessings to my worldwide Jamat, and ...
Prince Hussain and Prince Aly Muhammad attended the International Arts Festival at the Diamond Jubilee Celebration on 8 July. ...
Pakistan -- Dear Jamati Members, On the auspicious occasion of Navroz, the Mukhis, Kamadias, Mukhianis, Kamadianis and the Jamati leadership of Pakistan pray for Jamat's good health, long life and safety.While we will not be physically together on this special day, our prayers will connect us spiritually in expressing our gratitude for blessings and hope for the future. Our unified resolve ...
Mawlana Hazar Imam in Booni Chitral during his Diamond Jubilee visit to Pakistan in December 2017. Photo: The Ismaili/ Karim Sadruddin. By SHIRAZ PRADHAN As the world struggles to cope with the novel coronavirus pandemic, it is natural to become anxious. We live in extraordinary times. The closure of Jamatkhanas in almost all countries accentuates our anxiety. I do not intend this ...
Highlights of day one of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration in Lisbon. ...
