"In whatever we do, at whatever level, we have always been reliant upon volunteers ... especially in today's difficult circumstances, we must never lose sight of nor undervalue the secret of ...
Global -- In celebration of the Ismaili Volunteer Corps (IVC) 100th anniversary celebration this year, the USA Jamat reflects on the significance and history of the organization. Thousands of volunteers across the country have served as part of the USA IVC. Here, we highlight a number of individuals - with different paths to their journeys, these volunteers tell a tale of ...
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam toured the site of the Ismaili Center Houston yesterday, 22 November, alongside the Center's design team and the leadership of the USA Jamat. During his trip, Mawlana Hazar Imam also met with City of Houston Mayor the Honorable Sylvester Turner. The Ismaili Center Houston will be the seventh Center, joining others in London, Vancouver, Lisbon, Dubai, ...
Kamal Haji, a well-known name within the Ismaili Muslim community in the USA, has garnered praises on an international level for his lyrical aptitude. Originally from Pakistan, Kamal currently resides in ...
દુ'આ હજારો નિયામતો ને બરકતોની જનેતા છે દુ'આ હર બલાને કરે બેઅસર, એવી અસરદાર છે દુ'આ બચાવે હર મુશ્કેલી ને મુશીબતથી એવુ મોમીનનુ મજબુત હથીયાર છે દુ'આ મૌલા સાથનો સીધો સંવાદ ...
Compiled and prepared by MALIK MERCHANT (Publisher-Editor, Barakah, Simerg and Simergphotos) In recent years, Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, has received numerous honours from the Government and institutions of learning in Portugal. During his Diamond Jubilee visit to Portugal he established his Seat of Imamat in Lisbon, and declared on the morning of July 11, 2018, his 61st ...
"It is worthy to note that in almost every speech that His Highness has made this century, the subject of pluralism has never failed to escape his vision for a better and more harmonious world. He has referred to it as being part of the cosmopolitan ethic, and as an Imam and a global citizen that he is, the Aga Khan ...
Global -- In our rapidly changing world, the use of technology is not only on the rise, but is essential to participation in the knowledge society. On 20 October 2019, over 150 members of the Jamat attended the Ismaili Centre, London, for the inaugural Science Fair - part of the Aga Khan Education Board (AKEB)'s effort in the UK to promote ...
JollyGul.com has launched Shabnam Merali's website on its hosting platform. The Jamat can now conveniently play and enjoy all her devotional geets and ginans in one place. JollyGul.com audio player displays ...
During the Diamond Jubilee, Mawlana Hazar Imam made a critical remark in Karachi: "There should be a dialogue between the Jamat and our institutions, and this dialogue should be an ongoing process of thinking together, of what will best serve the Jamat ... So we are seeking community wisdom, the wisdom of the Jamat, as to what are its needs, ...
Global -- On a crisp autumnal morning in London's King's Cross, Mawlana Hazar Imam welcomed Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to the Aga Khan Centre, for a special event to celebrate the culture and heritage of Pakistan, and the contributions of the Pakistani diaspora to British society. The event was attended by prominent figures from the areas ...
Shushma Datt interviewed Taufiq Karmali on Spice Radio during the period leading into Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. The engaging conversation (in English and Urdu) covers a wide range of subjects ...
By MALIK MERCHANT (Publisher-Editor, Simerg,Barakah and Simergphotos)Prince Hussain Aga Khan and his fiancée Ms. Fareen Hoag pictured in February 2019 at the inauguration of his exhibition of marine photos at Nairobi's Town Jamatkhana. In a special message that was read out on Friday September 20, 2019, in Jamatkhanas across Canada, Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, has announced that ...
Global -- The faith of Islam teaches followers to care for Allah's creation, encouraging us to look after the natural resources which have been gifted to us, and not to waste or disrupt the delicate balance of nature. Since we only inhabit the earth for a relatively short time, each of us has a responsibility to leave behind a better social ...
Welcome to the first instalment of Ismaili Families Speak! In this series, we'll talk to parents about raising their children as Ismailis, including the challenges they face, and solutions they've tried. For this first episode, we have Khairunissa and Fez Meghani from Dallas, Texas in the US. They share their experience and insights as parents of 10-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy on teaching the faith, financial responsibility for children, passing on their native language, social media and smartphones, newlyweds, pitfalls for immigrant families, and more.
Siyouni's Sottsass books Arc ticket. The Aga Khan Studs enjoyed a fine weekend across France, Ireland and England with successes for their stallions and colours. Star Catcher and Sottsass provided the highlights at ParisLongchamp while TARNAWA continued her progression with Group 2 victory at the Curragh. SEA THE STARS' Irish Oaks heroine Star Catcher impressed when securing the Prix Vermeille in ...
Global -- Originally intended to help with productivity tasks such as email, calendars, and contact lists; mobile apps have expanded into other areas such as games, location-services, purchasing, and countless others. Here we feature three Ismaili entrepreneurs who have ventured onto the app space, and are helping others through their technology. Conquering public speaking When Danish Dhamani arrived as a freshman ...
Global -- Due to advances in technology, the landscape of work and jobs has changed significantly in the last 30 years. Some industries have progressed rapidly, while others have declined, which has shifted and disrupted standards of living and career aspirations. As the relationship between virtual and real becomes ever more blurred, how can we prepare for the next 30 years? ...
Work In Culture is a 20 year old province wide organization that envisions to have Ontario cultural sector that is globally competitive, innovative and recognized as an important contributor to the ...
JollyGul.com "Must watch, must listen" recommendations of devotional music produced by our community members as well as what is created in the wider Muslim world are out for July 2019. Mubarak ...
Following the road already taken -- and written about -- can be a boon for meeting planners when they're scouting sites and venues for events, excursions or activities. Group transportation company ...
Tanzania -- The Aga Khan Development Network in Tanzania marked the 62nd anniversary of Mawlana Hazar Imam's ascension to the Ismaili Imamat at a reception held at the Serena Hotel in Dar es Salaam. The Government of Tanzania was officially represented by Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Professor Palamagamba Kabudi. "The friendship between the Ismaili Imamat and ...
#ImamatDay2019 Mubarak Mawla - A Cappella This project started when I first moved to Chicago almost 3 years ago. I was fresh out of college starting my journey in the real ...
#Incaseyoumissedit Re sharing a memorable original Diamond Jubilee song (released 2017) which sketches how everything around us gets into a spiritual and celebratory mood every time we celebrate Imamat day. "Diamond ...
(E) From the time of the Imamat of Hazrat Mawlana Ali (A.S.), the Imams of the Ismaili Muslims have ruled over territories and peoples in various areas of the world at different periods of history and, in accordance with the needs of the time, have given rules of conduct and constitution in conformity with the Islamic concepts of unity, brotherhood, justice, ...
Tanzania -- On July 7th, 2019, the Ismaili Volunteer Corps of Tanzania and Zambia celebrated 100 years of volunteerism in the Ismaili Community. The event coincided with the 62nd Imamat Day Celebrations of Mawlana Hazar Imam, at the Diamond Jubilee Complex in Dar es Salaam. The celebratory day commenced with the flag hoisting of the "My Flag" and a March past ...
United States -- On behalf of the Jamati institutions, we extend our heartfelt mubarakis to the Jamat on the occasion of our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam's 62nd year as Imam of the Time. We offer our sincere shukranas for Hazar Imam's continued benevolent guidance that has led to the unprecedented advancement of the US and global Jamats. As our term of ...
Global -- Young members of the Jamat had the opportunity to showcase their artistic talents through the Jubilee Arts initiative at various regional and national events around the world during the Diamond Jubilee year. Artists as young as 6 years of age submitted entries, and a number of them were selected to represent their Jamats at the International Film Festival in ...
Global -- This time last year, the Jubilee Arts International Arts Festival had reached a peak during the Diamond Jubilee Celebration in Lisbon. To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the festival, The.Ismaili is pleased to publish an interview with Jenny Datoo, Project Lead, and Nabila D. Samji, Deputy Project Lead. Jenny and Nabila look back and reflect on the journey of ...
Introduced by ABDULMALIK MERCHANT Publisher-Editor, Barakah, Simerg, and Simergphotos The doctrine of Imamat has been central in Shia Islam since the designation by the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s.) of Hazrat Ali (a.s.) as his successor at Ghadir-Khumm. Among the various interpretations in Shia Islam, the Ismaili Muslims believe in the continuity of the Imamat through a living hereditary Imam descended from Hazrat ...
News story -- As part of a series of celebratory events that have been taking place within the first year of the opening of the Aga Khan Centre and of IIS moving into its new and permanent home, IIS hosted an educational programme for its friends and supporters during the weekend of 15-16 June. Delivered by leadership, faculty and staff of IIS, ...
Global -- Last July, in the first undertaking of its kind, Ismailis from all across the globe gathered in Lisbon to appreciate and celebrate the artistic creativity, diversity, and unity of the global Jamat. The success of the international Jubilee Arts programme has gone on to forge a legacy which continues to inspire artists to create, connect, and celebrate. This time ...
#InternationalArtGallery#Lisbon#JubileeArts #STEAM #Arteducation #ZainubVerjee #Arts Art Education is critical to our education system A year ago, senior curators, artists, exhibition makers and scholars converged at the International Art Gallery (IAG) in ...
Portugal -- A exposição de fotografia do Príncipe Hussain Aga Khan, "THE LIVING SEA" que esteve patente na FIL durante as celebrações do Diamond Jubilee, poderá ser visitada no Salão de Exposições do Centro Ismaili, de 16 de outubro a 4 de novembro, e contará com quatro fotografias novas, selecionadas pessoalmente pelo Príncipe Hussain. Nesta exposição o Príncipe Hussain partilha não ...
સેવા છે સમર્પિત જીવન અમારુ, સેવામાં મૌલા તારી અમો અદના સેવાધારી, કરીએ ખિદમત મૌલા તારી મળે માકો સેવાનો, જરા પણ, જેવો પણ ને જયાં પણ અવસર બની જાય અમારો,આરાધનાનો મૌલા તારી ...
"Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The example of His light is like a niche within which is a lamp, The lamp is within glass, the glass ...
Global -- In May 2019, Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex visited a health programme run by the Aga Khan Health Services at the Sir Elly Kadoorie School and Junior College in Mumbai, India. The Countess was on a five-day visit to India to see the work of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust. The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) ...
Kamal Taj & Doha Jamat Youngsters deliver a passionate tribute to Mawlana Hazar Imam for his steadfast vision, tireless institution and bridge-building efforts and for his boundless love for the Jamat ...
Global -- This day last year, 6 July 2018, the Jubilee Arts International Arts Festival opened in Lisbon, Portugal, where thousands of Ismailis had gathered to commemorate the conclusion of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee. On this occasion, The.Ismaili is pleased to share with the global Jamat a digital magazine looking back at the Jubilee Arts International Art Gallery. This special ...
By NIZAR A. MOTANI, PH. D This July, make pluralism part of parades and picnics for greater peace and progress across the planet. Let us ponder what pluralism means and its critical need for stability and tranquility in our shared interdependent world. Pluralism was clearly recognized by President Ronald Reagan in his remarks at the International Convention of B'nai B'rith, Washington, ...
