"To many Westerners, the Taj Mahal in all its splendour typifies Islamic architecture. Yet the overwhelming majority of Muslims live on the very margin of human existence, far from such grandeur," says Architecture and Community, a book that was published on the occasion of first ceremony of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, in Lahore, Pakistan, on the 23 of October 1980. ...
Enjoy a story from our young friend of the Aga Khan Museum, Armaan, as he shares a story from the book, Two Crafty Jackals by Elizabeth Baird with illustrations by Sadiqi Beg. These lovely stories, all wrapped up in one another so that sometimes one begins before the last has ended, tell the tale of Dimnah, a crafty jackal who sets out to ...
By: Sadruddin Noorani, Chicago, USA In previous articles, we have explored different Ayat (verses) and Surah (chapters) of the Holy Qur'an as a way of deepening our piety. Today we will ...
"I say to you today, and particularly the younger generation, use your energy, use your imagination, use your strength, but do not waste it. Do not waste it in drinking, in smoking cigarettes, in eating, in smoking drugs or whatever it may be. This is not for our Jamat.... stay a healthy Jamat and face the problems without wasting your energy ...
USA -- One of the most powerful emotions experienced by an individual is love. We are willing to go to the ends of the earth and beyond for the love of another individual. Muslims across centuries have relied on the language of love to express love for the Divine as well as to imagine the intensity of Divine love. In Jawhar ...
With the winter solstice approaching, Iranians in Western Asia and around the world are preparing to celebrate the festival of Shab e Yalda. To mark the occasion, the Museum's Bita Pourvash has chosen to highlight an object in our Collection that, like the annual holiday, cherishes the beauty of the dark and with it, the promise of the light. To learn more about ...
Aga Khan Studs present another high-class consignment The Aga Khan Studs consignment is certain to attract interest at the forthcoming Goffs Breeding Stock Sale on 21st December. Indeed at last year's sale, held in November, SONAIYLA changed hands for €110,000 and she proved to be a highly profitable investment for her purchasers as following a Listed success and Group 1 third ...
As part of AKF's Virtual Voyage, we hosted a live event on November 17, 2020 about clean energy. Watch for a lively discussion with experts from the AKDN and young professionals. ...
Must science and religion always be opposing and irreconcilable forces? A panel talk with Dr. Reza Aslan, Andrew Zolli and David Eagleman. Looking at recent trends in theoretical physics and the response of contemporary theologians to scientific theories, this panel discusses whether science and religion can, in fact, be seen as complementary ways of understanding our world. ...
Afin de mieux comprendre les problématiques dans les domaines de la santé et de la parité, nous suivons des volontaires en santé communautaire dans leurs tournées au Kenya et en Tanzanie. On découvre leur impact sur l'amélioration de la santé familiale.... notamment en luttant contre les pratiques nocives pendant la grossesse et les soins aux nouveaux-nés, et en s'assurant que les femmes ...
We follow community health volunteers on their rounds in Kenya and Tanzania, to learn more about the key health and gender equality issues facing rural communities. We see the crucial role that these volunteers play in improving family health... particularly in combatting harmful misconceptions about pregnancy and newborn care, and ensuring that pregnant women get timely, professional care at a health facility. ...
On the occasion of Salgirah, The Ismaili is pleased to present a rendition of "Ek Vaar Maare," a popular Gujarati geet dating back to the time of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Silver Jubilee. ...
A designer of sustainable luxury scarves, Nimi Nanji-Simard opens up to the Shop's Shoheb Gwaduri about her mission to use fashion to raise awareness about causes close to her heart. Production note: This video was filmed in Fall 2020 before the introduction of new provincial COVID-19 orders requiring museums in Toronto to close their doors temporarily. Enhanced health and safety measures were in ...
Discover the story of Remastered, a tech-enriched celebration of Iranian, Ottoman, and Mughal Indian manuscript paintings in the Aga Khan Museum's Collection. As Curator Dr. Michael Chagnon explains, the Museum's Fall 2020 special exhibition focuses on timeless stories of courage, love, and living well -- stories that can provide us with much-needed strength and solace in times of great uncertainty. The story of ...
Portugal -- Early childhood development programs and activities protect children from stress, increase learning at home and lay the foundation for learning at school. Special attention needs to be given to the development of early childhood. The University of Chicago professor James Heckman, who won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2000, when asked why stimuli in the first years of ...
By: Sadruddin Noorani, Chicago, USA The Fatimid era's great Ismaili jurist, theologian and historian al-Qāḍī al-Nu'mān reports in his book Da' ā'im al-Islām that Imam Muhammad al-Bāqir (alayhi-as-salam), was once asked ...
Mozambique -- Masterchef Mozambique presents the winners of the competition. A big round of applause the winner of the competition: Sunita Patani - Beira Congratulations to the winner!Also a big applause for the runner ups:Anisha Kadwani Neelam Rafiq Saher Lalani Sheliza Ali Here are the glimpses of winning recipes made by them.Yogurt Honey Icecream - Masterchef Sunita PataniHealthy blueberries cheesecake- Chef ...
Portugal -- Con ocasión de Salgirah, Mawlana Hazar Imam ha enviado generosamente un Talika Mubarak al Jamat Global, que compartimos a través de The Ismaili Mis amados hijos espirituales, Con ocasión de mi cumpleaños, el 13 de diciembre de 2020, envío mis más cálidas y mis más afectuosas bendiciones maternales y paternales a todos mis amados hijos espirituales de todo el ...
Global -- On the occasion of Salgirah, Mawlana Hazar Imam has graciously sent a Talika Mubarak to the global Jamat, which is being shared via The Ismaili. English | Français | Português | العربية | فارسی | ગુજરાતી | Русский | اردو | Tочики 11th December 2020 My beloved spiritual children, On the occasion of my birthday, the 13th of December ...
Global -- به مناسبت سالگرد میلاد، مولانا حاضرامام با بزرگواری به جماعت جهانی تعلیقهی مبارک فرستادهاند که از طریق The Ismaili به اشتراک گذاشته میشود. ...
All Praise be to You Liquid argentine glow of the moon is Your serene countenance A rainbow beaming across the sky is Your magical smile How niveous the horizon in winter ...
Tajikistan -- Мавлоно Ҳозиримом бо лутфу меҳрубонӣ Таълиқаи Муборакашро ба муносибати Ҷашни Мавлуд ба ҷамоати ҷаҳонӣ ирсол намудааст, ки аз тариқи пойгоҳи интернетии The Ismaili нашр мешавад. ...
Global -- سالگرہ کے موقع پر مولانا حاضر امامؑ نے دُ نیا بھر کی جماعت کے لیےتعلیقہ مبارک کی نوازش کی ہے، جو The Ismaili پیش کر رہا ہے۔ ...
Tajikistan -- По случаю Дня рождения Мавлана Хазиримам любезно отправил Талика-и Мубарак глобальному Джамаату, который распространяется через сайт The Ismaili ...
India -- સાલગિરહ મુબારકના પ્રસંગે મૌલાના હાઝર ઇમામે કરમબક્ષિશ કરી જગતભરની જમાતો ઉપર એક તાલીકા મુબારકની નવાજેશ ફરમાવેલ છે જેને ધી ઇસ્માઈલી દ્વારા શેર કરવામાં આવેલ છે ...
Global -- بمناسبة عيد ميلاد سموّه، أرسل مولانا الإمام الحاضر كلمة مباركة إلى الجماعة الإسماعيلية حول العالم، والتي يتم مشاركتها عبر موقع الإسماعيليين. ...
Portugal -- Por ocasião do Salgirah, Mawlana Hazar Imam, graciosamente enviou um Talika Mubarak para o Jamat Global, que estamos a partilhar através do The Ismaili 11 de dezembro de 2020 Meus amados filhos espirituais, Por ocasião do meu aniversário, a 13 de dezembro de 2020, envio as minhas mais calorosas e mais afetuosas bênçãos maternais e paternais a todos os ...
France -- A l'occasion de Salgreh, Mawlana Hazar Imam a gracieusement envoyé un Talika Mubarak au Jamat mondial, qui est diffusé via The Ismaili 11 décembre 2020 Mes Chers Enfants Spirituels, A l'occasion de mon anniversaire, le 13 décembre 2020, j'envoie mes plus chaleureuses et mes plus affectueuses tendres bénédictions paternelles maternelles à tous mes enfants spirituels bien-aimés à travers le ...
GOOGLE.COM -- Let not poverty and misfortune distress you; for as gold is tried in the fire, the believer is exposed to trials. ~~ The man content with little need not much. ~~ Whosoever is contented with the lot that God has appointed him, will not be grieved because of what he lacks. ~~ If you cannot get things as much as you desire then be content with what you have. ~~ Look often with attention on you inferior: it is one of the ways of expressing gratitude to heaven. ~~ One who practices moderation and temperance will never ...
Amazing Geet Mehfil event featuring the sensational R.C & Party who has entertained us throughout many celebrations with such events.Zahir Bhaidani, known as "RC", is the lead singer of the group ...
Welcome to the Salgirah Special Episode of Khaana Khazana! We hope you enjoy this video! Drop a like and subscribe to our channel and hit the bell icon to be the first to get our new videos! ...
Ginanguru.com has released a very unique "choral" rendition of the Khushali Ginan "Eji Dhan Dhan Aajno", featuring 30 Ismailis representing 9 countries. This Ginan was composed by Pir Sadardin and is ...
Watch videos and photos of delicious cakes baked by families for Mawlana Hazar Imam's Birthday, sing and dance with your fellow Jamati members to a newly composed song, and listen to various genres of music from our USA artists. How do you express your love for our Imam? Reminisce with us as we celebrate Mawlana Hazar Imam's 84th Birthday! ...
Portugal -- El 26 Junio de 2018 se estrenó la exposición inaugural del Centro Aga Khan de Londres, titulada Jardines y Bienestar: Una Perspectiva Islámica. La exposición se abrió al público entre agosto 2018 y abril 2019. English "El Jardín tradicional, como este Jardín que está aquí hoy, es un lugar donde, independientemente de los momentos difíciles que se nos presenten, ...
Portugal -- Esta es una historia del brillante poeta sufí, Rumi, un místico persa del siglo XIII. La imagen de morir a uno mismo es un tema sufí común, en particular morir a este mundo y a las cosas que consideramos preciadas para experimentar la verdadera libertad de vivir en gracia. En un sentido esta historia es sobre la autolimitación de ...
