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- About Simerg
- I Wish I’d Been There
- Ghadir-Khumm and the Two Weighty Matters
- Ikhwan al-Safa
- The Love for Ali
- The Eid-i Qiyama!
- Al-Qahirah: Then and Now
- Khawja Nasir Tusi’s Tales
- Pir Satgur Nur: Miracles in Ginan ‘Putla’
- Ismaili Penmanship in 1906
- Discourses of Hazrat Ali
- Ibn Ridwan and Supernova 1006
- Light the Candle of Wisdom in the Heart
- A Fida’i Mission: Into Saladin’s Tent
- His Name is Jawhar
- Inferno of Alamut
- Fatimid Power and Learning Spirit
- A Young Murid Aspires to Understand Commonalities Between Past and Present
- Hazrat Ali’s Example: What We Can Do Today
- The Great Resurrection
- Varas Ismail Gangji: The Turning Point
- The Three Kings Without Crowns
- “Riding Forth to Open the Canal” with Nasir Khusraw
- Weaving a Web of Silence, Only to Know
- A Christian Envoy at the Ghadir Khumm Campsite
- Volunteering at the Dawn of the Age of Imamat
- The Unveiling at Sijilmasa
- Beginnings….
- Another Shalimar
- A Unique Moment in the Life of the Punjab Jamat
- The Faith of My Forefathers
- 13th-14th Century “Avatar” Discourses; 1885 – Aga Khan III Investiture; 1907 – Aga Khan III in New York
- The Mind of Yazid, the Faith of Hussein
- “I Wish I’d Been There” – Summoning the Past Into the Present
- "I Wish I'd Been There" – Summoning the Past Into the Present
- H.H. The Aga Khan IV
- Gems from His Highness the Aga Khan’s Speech at the University of Ottawa
- Honorary Degrees Conferred on His Highness the Aga Khan since 1967: A Pictorial Record with Citations, Tributes and Remarks
- A Selection of Images from Readings Published in 2011
- A Tribute to His Highness the Aga Khan on His 75th Birthday – Part III
- A Tribute to His Highness the Aga Khan on His 75th Birthday – Part II
- A Tribute to His Highness the Aga Khan on His 75th Birthday – Part I
- A Unique Event Fifty Years Ago: The Review Process and Presentation of Recommendations to Mawlana Hazar Imam for a New Ismaili Constitution in Africa
- Aga Khan in Prestigious Jury for First-Ever Business Leader’s Award to Fight Human Trafficking
- The Preamble of “The Constitution of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims”
- The 11th Cycle of The Aga Khan Award for Architecture
- Aga Khan Graces 10th Annual LaFontaine-Baldwin Symposium
- Aga Khan Gifts Brown University in Honour of Vartan Gregorian
- One on One: Peter Mansbridge with His Highness the Aga Khan
- His Highness the Aga Khan and Canada: A Profound Affinity – But Why Canada?
- Canada's New Governor General, His Excellency David Johnston, Receives His Highness the Aga Khan at Rideau Hall on Thursday, October 7, 2010
- His Highness the Aga Khan’s Foresight and Wisdom at Age 20
- 1957 Aga Khan IV Ceremonial Installation: Presentation of “Sword of Justice” Signified Ismaili Imam’s Role as “Defender of Faith”
- Ismaili Imam Bestowed With Honorary Canadian Citizenship at Foundation Ceremony for Aga Khan Museum
- Key Themes of His Highness the Aga Khan's Speeches Made During His Golden Jubilee Celebrations
- Key Themes of His Highness the Aga Khan's Speeches Between 2000 and July 2007
- A Western Correspondent’s Account of the Aga Khan’s Historic First Visit to His Followers in Gorno-Badakhshan
- Timeline of His Highness the Aga Khan's Awards and Honours
- Part II – Worldwide Honours For Prince Karim Aga Khan Underline Impact of Ismaili Imamat’s Contribution to Humanity
- Part I – Worldwide Honours For Prince Karim Aga Khan Underline Impact of Ismaili Imamat’s Contribution to Humanity
- H.H.The Aga Khan III
- Voices
- Kitengela Sculpture at Aga Khan Hospital Seeks to Inspire Hope and Brighten Lives of Patients
- NanoWisdoms – The First Website Dedicated to Ismaili Imamat’s Speeches, Interviews and Writings
- Young Ismaili Achievers: An Interview with Serena Taj
- Young Ismaili Achievers: An Interview with Zul Kapadia
- Young Ismaili Achievers Speak About Family and Faith, Aspirations, Interests and Social Networks
- Writings of Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan; A Friend of Endangered Species, the Vulnerable Habitat and the Monk Seal
- Voices: Good Sufi, Bad Muslims
- A Letter from Badakhshan
- In the Making: The Aga Khan Museum, The Ismaili Centre and Their Park
- Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan: A Rare and Insightful Interview With The UNESCO Courier
- My Climb to ‘Sacred’ Alamut, Where Every Stone Tells a Story
- The Memoirs of Aga Khan: A Translator’s Voice
- Yakimour 1954: A Golden Moment for an Aspiring Student – An Audience with the 48th Ismaili Imam, Aga Khan III
- November 1, 1983: His Highness the Aga Khan Conferred Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws by McGill University
- Rays of Light: “Thank you for restoring my faith in the human race”
- Professor Mohammed Arkoun: A Courageous Intellectual Who Advocated A Tolerant, Liberal and Modern Islam
- “Al-Kalimah” by Marlene-Luce Tremblay
- Voices: “The Power of Wisdom” – His Highness the Aga Khan’s Interview with Politique Internationale
- Part I: 99 Most Beautiful Names – A sculptural presentation of the Names for God from the Qur’an
- Voices: World Renowned Photographer Sarite Sanders Portrays Mysterious Radiance of a Fatimid Tomb and the Elegance of the Aga Khan Mausoleum
- Voices: Unravelling the Dark History of the Medieval Ismaili Community
- Voices: Alluring Istanbul Links Cultures, Religions and Two Continents and Offers Something for Everybody
- Voices: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – The 48th Ismaili Imam at the Ritz: “Calm Mind, Clear-Thinking and Wise”, A Reporter’s 1933 Story
- Voices: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – Imam Speaks of Burmese Patriotism; Memorial Plate at Jamatkhana Honours 31 Ismaili Lives Lost in WWII Bombardment
- Voices: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – Historic Photos and Imam’s Recognition of Services Rendered by the Family of Itmadi Kassam Kothari of Jamnagar
- Voices: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – Portraits from the National Portrait Gallery
- Voices: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – Eloquent Persian Quatrain by 48th Ismaili Imam Graces a 1923 Invitation For Talk About Imamat
- Voices: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – Stories from Readers (I)
- Voices: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – Recollection of Imam’s Visit to a Family Shop; A Story about the Diamond Jubilee Scale and…Does it (Still) Work?
- Voices: A Review of Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s Photo Exhibition in Washington D.C.
- Voices: Ambitious Iranian Ismaili, Mansour, Reflects on His Musical Career and Life in the UK
- Voices: 30 Questions for Columnist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
- Voices: Brilliant Astrophysicist, Arif Babul, in Conversation with Simerg
- Voices: Babul on the Bootes Void, Galaxies, Benefits of Studying Science, Creation, God and Intellect
- Voices: Babul on Science Funding, Muslim Scientists, Intelligent Design and Neurosciences
- Voices: Babul Talks about Identity, Aspirations for the Family and the Jamat, “An Ismaili Academy”, Family Pursuits, Frontierless Brotherhood, and Allah’s Blessing
- Voices: Bruno Freschi, Architect of the Ismaili Centre in Burnaby, in Conversation with Simerg
- Voices: Remarkable Bilaal Rajan – Lofty Goals, Noble Achievements at Age Twelve
- Voices: Alice Hunsberger on Nasir Khushraw – Poet of Substance
- Voices: John Nuraney, Member of Legislative Assembly, British Columbia
- Voices: Maria Cook of the Ottawa Citizen on the Delegation Building
- Voices: Best Wishes from a Vagabond Reporter
- Voices: Seeking Sufism
- Literary Readings
- Imam Ja‘far’s Legacy to the Community – The Formulation of the Doctrine of Imamate
- How a Muslim Sees Muhammad
- Two Songs for Miladun-Nabee
- The 1979 London Didar: The Setting and The Experience
- Pomp and Celebration in Fatimid Egypt During the Flooding of the Nile
- Cairo in the Light of Nasir Khusraw’s Safarnama
- The Ismailis: From the Earliest Times to the Fall of the Fatimid Empire
- A Reflection on Wajhullah (‘The Face of Allah’)
- Proofs of Islam
- A Brief Note on Ahlul-Kitab or ‘The People of the Book’
- The Story of Noah’s Ark in the Holy Qur’an
- The Traditional Ismaili Greeting “Ya Ali Madad”
- Two Orations of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (AS)
- A Brief Introduction to the Muslim Calendar and Major Muslim Festivals and Religious Observances
- Seeking the Forgiveness of the Imam of the Time: A Short Explanation (II)
- Seeking the Forgiveness of the Imam of the Time: A Short Explanation (I)
- The Noble Qur’an – An Inexhaustible Well-Spring of Inspiration and Knowledge
- The Fountain Pen and its Fatimid Origins
- Preparing for Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Didar: Short Essential Readings (VII) – Imamat in Ismaili Ginanic Literature
- Preparing for Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Didar: Short Essential Readings (VI) – The Merciful Glance and other readings
- Preparing for Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Didar: Short Essential Readings (V) – Ya Ali Khuba Mijalas and other readings
- Preparing for Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Didar: Short Essential Readings (IV) – Aab-i Shifa and other readings
- Preparing for Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Didar (III) – An Ode on Imam’s Essence and other readings
- Preparing for Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Didar (II): Spiritual Enlightenment Under the Imam’s Guidance and other readings
- Preparing for Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Didar (I): Dazzled by the Light and other readings
- Islam’s Great Striver: Hazrat Ali
- Journey of Discovery: A Recent Visit to the Mausoleums of Pir Sadardin and Pir Hasan Kabirdin
- “The Ruby Shines On” – A Play About the Life of Nasir Khusraw
- The Wisdom of Hazrat Ali: Selections from Nahj al-Balaghah for Young People (I)
- Islam: The Religion of Equality and Universal Brotherhood by Prince Aly S. Khan
- How Are Essential 21st Century Innovations Vested in the Abbasid and Fatimid Dynasties?
- A Brief Discussion on Avicenna’s Madhab
- In the Beginning….The Qur’an and Muslim Thinkers on Creation
- Averroes and Maimonides: Master Minds of 12th Century Medieval Thought
- Persians in Fatimid Egypt: (III) Their Role in Commerce, the Economy and Trade
- Persians in Fatimid Egypt: (II) Their Role in the Da’wah and Ismaili Doctrines
- Persians in Fatimid Egypt: (I) Their Role in the Army
- Pir Nasir-i Khusraw on the Gateway and Key to Paradise
- Avicenna on the Aims of Education, Stages of Education and Methods of Teaching
- Great Muslim Thinkers: Avicenna on Education (I)
- Exchange of Letters Between Sultan Malik Shah and Hasan-i-Sabbah
- Nativity of the Prophet Muhammad: The Mevlud/Mawlid Tradition
- Ismaili Dawa and Politics in Fatimid Egypt
- Great Moments in Ismaili History: Ismaili Castles in Syria
- Great Moments in Ismaili History: The Establishment of the Fatimid Caliphate
- Henry Corbin and his Understanding of Ismailism
- Pir Nasir Khusraw's Theory of Intellectual Education
- Pir Nasir Khusraw's Concept of Intellect and Theory of Intellectual Education (I)
- Imam of the Time: “The Straight Path”
- The Quintessential Marking Point of Islamic History
- Wladimir Ivanow, First Modern Champion of Ismaili Studies, Explains Why the Community Should Study its Spiritual Heritage
- A Brief Intuitive Note on the 'Void' with Reference to the Ginan "Aad Thaki"
- Hazrat Ali’s Tradition Emphasizes Islam as a Thinking and Spiritual Faith
- Imam Hussein (AS): “The Chief of the Youth of Paradise”
- Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Salgirah and the Depth of His Love for the Jamat
- A Translation and Brief Commentary of Pir Sadardin's Ginan “Jem Jem Jugatsu Preet Kareva”
- Reflections on the Scope of Knowledge in Islam: The Interdependence of the Spiritual and Material Dimensions
- Excavation of a Byzantine Shipwreck and the Discovery of Fatimid Artefacts
- Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah – An Astonishing and Extraordinary Personality
- Life Under the Fatimids: Clothing, Women’s Undergarments, Veiling and…A Winter Image of Fatimid Cairo!
- The Socio-Economic Aspects of the Fatimid Caliphate
- Ismaili Studies: Book Briefs (II)
- Egypt's present-day Shias live on Fatimid legacy
- Ismaili Studies: Book Briefs (I)
- The Ramadan Lantern – A Fatimid Tradition
- Some Considerations of the Term ‘Imam’ in the Holy Qur’an
- Fatimid Object: Door Wings of Imam al-Hakim bi-Amrillah
- Fatimid Monument: Great Mosque of Mahdiyya
- Surrender and Realisation: Imam Ali on the Conditions for True Religious Understanding
- Literary Reading: Farmanbardari – Obedience to the Imam of the Time
- Literary Reading: Sayyid Shamsi Seeks Out His Master in Devotional Ginan “Eji Navroz na Din Sohamna”
- Literary Reading: Shi'a Ismaili Tradition in Central Asia – Evolution, Continuities and Changes
- Literary Reading: Some Guidelines On Being a Good (Jamati) Leader
- Literary Reading: Hazrat Ali's Principles of Good Governance – Early Muslim Style
- Literary Reading: Doctrine of Imamat During the Fatimid Period
- Literary Reading: Imamat in Ismaili Ginanic Literature
- Literary Reading: Qadi al-Nu’man on the Distinction between Islam and Iman
- Literary Reading: Karim Master’s Legacy Lives on Through Students He Taught…and a Beautifully Illustrated Journal, "Rahe Rast"
- Literary Reading: In Ismaili Ginanic Literature Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s) is Symbol of Moon-Light, a Mercy to All Nations, and Intercessor
- In Metaphoric Ginan “Eji Dhan Dhan Aajano” Pir Sadr al-Din Asks Mu’mins to Act Righteously and Gain Spiritual Recognition of Imam-e-Zaman
- Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III: The Face of Imamat
- Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – Long Reign Ends
- Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – 48th Ismaili Imam’s Platinum Jubilee: World Evolved from Candle Lights and Horse Carriages to Nuclear Physics and Jet Travel
- Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – The Diamond Jubilee: “An Incomparable Occasion in the World”
- Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – The Diamond Jubilee: "An Incomparable Occasion in the World"
- Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – Ismailis Celebrated Longest Imamat in History with Three Magnificent Jubilees
- Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – Titles, Decorations and Honours Conferred on 48th Ismaili Imam; 72 Year Reign Spanned Six British Monarchs and Seventeen PM's
- Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – Defender of Islam, Activist for Justice and Equality, Confidence Booster, And Deliverer of Joy
- Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – The Road to Happiness and The Concept of Life
- Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – Imam's Message in South Africa Addressed Artificial Barriers, Unity, Education for All, and Damaging Social Habits
- Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – A “Mendicant” Who Transformed a Dream into Reality and Stirred the Soul of a Bitter Critic
- Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – A Muslim’s Analysis of Lessons that Can be Learnt from the 48th Ismaili Imam
- Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – Links to Movies at British Pathe
- Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – The Imam of the Socio-Economic Revolution
- Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – Successor and a Son Reflect on Accomplishments of the 48th Ismaili Imam
- Literary Reading: Fatimid Objects – Glass Weights Bearing the Names of Imams al-Zahir and al-Mustansir
- Literary Reading: Fatimid Objects – Exquisite Gold Earrings, Pendants and Bracelets
- Literary Reading: Fatimid Objects – Four Ivory Panels
- Literary Reading: Fatimid Object – Fragment of Robe Attributed to Imam al-Mustansir
- Literary Reading: Fatimid Monuments – The Al-Hakim Mosque and Bab al-Futuh (Gate of Conquest)
- Literary Reading: Fatimid Object – Textile Fragment Attributed to Imam al-Aziz
- Literary Reading: Fatimid Monument – Aqueduct in Kairouan, Tunisia; Patron Imam al-Mu'izz
- Literary Reading: “If You Perform the Pilgrimage…” – Nasir Khushraw’s Advice To a Pilgrim
- Literary Reading: "If You Perform the Pilgrimage…" – Nasir Khushraw's Advice To a Pilgrim
- Literary Reading: Imagery in Ginan, “Ooncha re Kot…”, Underscores Soul’s Yearning for the Beloved
- Literary Reading: Imams Muhammad al-Baqir and Ja'far as-Sadiq on Love for the Imam
- Literary Reading: “Ahl al-Bayt” – An Understanding Based on the Holy Qur’an, Hadith and Historical Events
- Literary Reading: Imam as Divine Guide, Proof of God and Source of Salvation in Ismaili Ginanic Literature
- Literary Reading: Suddh-Buddh and Other Key Terms in Ginan “Bindrare Vann Manhe Sukh Charere Gavantri”
- Literary Reading: Service to the Imam, the Greatest Source of Happiness – Diwan Sir Eboo Pirbhai
- Literary Reading: The Inward Odyssey in Two Key Ismaili Ginans, “Brahma Prakash” and “Sakhi Mahapada”
- Literary Reading: Faith (Iman) and its Foundation
- Literary Reading: An Aspect of Imamat as understood by Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims
- Literary Reading: Fatimid Coins at the David Museum in Copenhagen, Part III
- Literary Reading: Fatimid Coins at the David Museum in Copenhagen, Part II
- Literary Reading: Fatimid Coins at the David Museum in Copenhagen, Part I
- Literary Reading: The Munajat – Ya Ali Khuba Mijalas
- Literary Reading: “The Pure Progeny” and “The Ascension of Intellect”
- Literary Reading: Islamic Teachings Of Shared Responsibilities and Ethics Guide Work of the Aga Khan Development Network
- Literary Reading: Allah in Kufic Script basis of Aga Khan Award for Architecture Logo
- Literary Reading: Nasir Khushraw – “Foundations of the Faith of Muhammad…”
- Literary Reading: "Mu’izz, The Glory of Our Time" and "Imam, You are the One…"
- Literary Reading: Fatimid Rock Crystal Ewers, Most Valuable Objects in Islamic Art
- Literary Reading: Imams are Ships of Salvation
- Literary Reading: Aga Khan Foundation Logo, Characterized by a Universal Symbol of Skill and Caring
- Literary Reading: True and Unconditional Love
- Literary Reading: Ethics in the Kalam-i Mawla of Hazrat Ali, Part Five
- Literary Reading: Ethics in the Kalam-i Mawla of Hazrat Ali, Part Four
- Literary Reading: Ethics in the Kalam-i Mawla of Hazrat Ali, Part Three
- Literary Reading: Ethics in the Kalam-i Mawla of Hazrat Ali, Part Two
- Literary Reading: Ethics in the Kalam-i Mawla of Hazrat Ali, Part One
- Literary Reading: Nasir-i-Khusraw on The Excellence of 'Ali
- Literary Reading: Aab-i Shifaa, Water that Heals
- Literary Reading: Fatimid Scientist, Al Hazen, Inspired by the Spirit of the Qur'an
- Literary Reading: Enduring Teachings of Hazrat Ali
- Literary Reading: The Imam, Manifest in the World
- Literary Reading: Beholding the Face of the Imam
- Literary Reading: The Essence of Imam – An Ode by Imam 'Abd al-Salam
- Literary Reading: Qadi No’man on Obedience to the Imam
- Literary Reading: The Historical Roots of Imamat
- Literary Reading: Imam Mustansir bi'llah on How to Strengthen Faith
- Literary Reading: The Founding of al-Mahdiyya
- Literary Reading – Where there is Bliss and Prosperity
- Literary Reading – The Inspiration for the Aga Khan University Logo
- Literary Reading: Fatimid Astronomer’s Account of the Lunar Eclipse and Planetary Conjunctions
- Literary Reading: Imam as the Source of Salvation
- Literary Reading – Imam's Recognition and Love for an Outstanding Murid
- Literary Reading: The Vision That Transformed Nasir Khushraw
- Literary Reading: Text and Explanation of “Eji Shah Islamshah Amne Maliya”
- Literary Reading: The Ginanic Literature of the Ismailis
- Literary Reading: The Light of Imam and the Festival of Nawruz
- Literary Reading: On the Fall of Pride
- Literary Reading: Imam Mustansir bi'llah on the Importance of Zaheri and Batini Aspects of Didar
- Literary Reading: The Devotion of Nizar Quhistani
- Literary Reading: The “Light” that will keep on burning
- Literary Reading – Imam Muizz's Love for Books and Reading
- Literary Reading: Pir Sadr al-Din on the Beatific Vision of the Imam
- Literary Reading: The Greatness of Fatimid Cairo
- Literary Reading – Imam's Favours for his Murids
- Literary Reading: Spiritual Enlightenment Under the Imam's Guidance
- Literary Reading: “Dazzled by the Light” – An Encounter with the Imam of the Time
- Literary Reading: The Mystery of the Missing Mount Nasir Khushraw
- The Name is…
- Modern Artistic Expressions
- Modern Artistic Expressions: Guidelines for Submitting Images and Poetry
- Poetic Expressions: The Poets and their Poetry
- Arif Babul: Midnight Meditation
- Nazim Bhimani: The Deaf World
- Nazim Bhimani: Hurricane Katrina
- Nazim Bhimani: Who Am I?
- Salim-el-azhar Ebrahim: Epigrams I
- Salim-el-azhar Ebrahim: The Pragmatist, High in the Hindu Kush and The Samurai
- Salim-el-azhar Ebrahim: Dialog – the Concept; Excellence; Descartes You Erred; The Art of Thinking
- Salim-el-azhar Ebrahim: Islam Explained
- Al-Karim Jaffer: Craving Souls and Navruz Mubarak
- Bashir Ladha: Writing the History of Tomorrow (at Wynford Drive)
- Laila Lokhandwalla: Reflections on the Golden Jubilee
- Laila Lokhandwalla: A Spring Poem for Shah Karim
- Fez Meghani: The Pen in Rumi's Hands
- Fez Meghani: The Violin Cries for You
- Khalil Merali: “Because You Care” and “The World Today”
- Khalil Merali: "Preparation" and "You are There"
- Shellyza Moledina: Mawla's Eyes, Soul of the Girl and The Jubilee Song
- Shellyza Moledina: Mawla’s Eyes, Soul of the Girl and The Jubilee Song
- Shamas Nanji: “Abraham” and “Abraham’s Land”
- Shamas Nanji: Light-Speed Web
- Shamas Nanji: Fana and Baqa
- Shamas Nanji: Ballad for Bistami
- Shamas Nanji: Jesus & Muhammad
- Navyn Naran: Calla Lilies
- Navyn Naran: Transcendence – of physical to Spiritual
- Navyn Naran: "will you be mine on the journey to Mawla" and "Your Birthday"
- Navyn Naran: burning a Tower, burning a Book
- Aly Sunderji: Snow and Souls
- Aly Sunderji: “Within the Strand of Saffron”
- Aly Sunderji: A Disciple of the Flower…
- The Festival of Poetic Expressions
- “Born of the Light” by Amin Mawji
- “The Key” by Farrah Sheikh
- “A Symphony: Peace and Love” by Shaqiera Ladhu
- “Mabruki, Mabruki” by Neemat Koraci
- “The Noor of Hazar Imam” by Inaara Verhoosel
- “Kaleidoscope of Faith” by Zainul Nasser
- “The Dancing Heart” by Greg Traynor
- Zahira Virani: "The Morning Sun"
- "My Ultimate Desire" by Niema Victoria Alhaj
- "O The Light of Imamat" by Ghulam Abbas Hunzai
- “Padhramni” by Aliya Solanki
- “A Beautiful Voice” by Hala Khalaf-Alhaj
- “Jubilee Golden” by Rahim Valli
- “Fifty Years” by Fazila Bhanvadiya
- “Purity of Faith” by Shehroz Bharwani
- “Golden Jubilee” by Kaycia Jinnah
- “Our Love for Mawlana Hazar Imam” by Sadaf Sherbari
- “Jamatkhana” by Raziyyudin Jamani
- “Expressions” by Aliyana Hirji
- “What is the Releationship Between You and Me?” by Maherun Nisa Pradhan
- “The Spirit Within” by Moez Mitha
- “A Nazrana For You” by Zain Velji
- Visual Arts: The Artists and their Works
- Ataullah Asmate: "Waves off the Moon" and "Communications 5"
- Mehboob Dewji: Artist Profile and Statement
- Mehboob Dewji: Magnificent Digital Islamic Patterns (I): "Diversity"…and more
- Mehboob Dewji: Magnificent Digital Islamic Patterns (II): "Starlight"…and more
- Mehboob Dewji: Magnificent Digital Islamic Patterns (III): "Dawn"…and more
- Mehboob Dewji: Magnificent Digital Islamic Patterns (IV)
- Mehboob Dewji: Magnificent Digital Islamic Patterns (V)
- Mehboob Dewji: Magnificent Digital Islamic Patterns (VI)
- Narmin Hemnani: "Ahl al-Bayt Family", "Remembrance of Allah", and "Standard"
- Hamida Madhani: “Dizbad”, “Mystical Dance”, “Mubarak”, “Essence of Life” and “The Majestic Horse”
- Nazmu Mamdani: Artist Profile and Statement
- Nurin Merchant: "The Nature of Prayer" and "Show Jumping"
- Shahira Patni-Tejpar: Artist Profile and Statement
- Rubina Rajan: “Nur i”, “Fury of Insight”, “Knowledge i”, “Breeze” and “Masai”
- Sonny Sultani: Artist Profile and Statement
- Naznin Virji-Babul: Artist Profile and Statement
- Essays and Letters
- “New Hampshire Twilight” and “Iguazu”
- Inca Gods
- Ute Visions
- A Review of His Highness the Aga Khan’s “Where Hope Takes Root”
- A Letter to Charles Darwin from Galapagos
- “Birds Began It All”
- “Why I am Excited About the Aga Khan Museum, The Ismaili Centre and Their Park” by Emmanuel Iduma
- “Why I am Excited About the Aga Khan Museum, The Ismaili Centre and Their Park” by Zohra Nizamdin
- Singida
- Childhood Games
- Parables
- Parables on Integrity & Honesty, Allah’s Bounty and Keeping Allah Constantly in Our Hearts
- Two Tales from Rumi: The Snake-Catcher and the Serpent & The Elephant and the Travellers
- The Parable of Moses and Khidr in the Holy Qur’an: An Ismaili Interpretation
- Parable: Traditional Sufi Stories About the Intricacies of Life
- Parable: Looking for the Tree of Immortality
- Parable: The Plight of the Unwise…why the donkey was gone!
- Parable: The Noble Kingdom of Hodja
- Parable: Don’t Blame Me, by Shams Tabriz
- Parable: Hodja’s Hospitality, Taken For Granted
- Parable: Learning from Tragedy, the Story of the Imprisoned Parrot
- Parable: Hodja and the Fur Coat
- Parable: Hodja’s Uneven Distribution
- Parable: Three Hodja Stories, Put to the Test Twice and Tipping the Right Way
- Parable: For Hodja, Pretending to be Foolish has its Rewards…
- Parable: To Each, His Own Faith – A Story by Saadi
- Parable: The Clay's Sweet Fragrance
- Parable: The Clay’s Sweet Fragrance
- Parable: Not Being Afraid of Seeking Out the Truth
- Parable: “The Mouse and the Camel”, by Rumi
- Parable: "The Mouse and the Camel", by Rumi
- Parable: Easying One's Journey to the Lord of Creation
- Parable: Countering Criticism, Hodja's Way
- Parable: “Paying for Aroma” – Hodja’s Verdict
- Parable: Hodja on the Deathbed; The Donkey's Bray or the Wise Hodja?
- Parable: Watermelons and Walnuts
- Collections
- Collection: Special Selection – Out of Print Books on the Art and Architecture of the Fatimid Period
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May 14, 2011
Great works of ART!
A Very proud moment for great grand daughter of PURIBAI from Manjewdi, Zanzibar, Tanzania and finally Canada. Great showcase moment for the upcoming Reunion in July, 2011!
BRAVO
Shahenaz
Whitby, Ontario
Hi Shahira,
So proud to see a young girl (a lady now) from my hometown show such talent in Art. Would like to see more pieces of your pottery and paintings. Beautiful work. I paint Wildlife in acrylic and would like to share that with you if you care to see it.
Nazmu
Shahira is indeed prolific, considering that this is only a hobby for her. We need to see her at her other passion, competitive squash, and at her job, immigration consultant. Good job, kiddo!
It is wonderful to get to know such Ismaili talents of present day. Keep up the good work.
A talented artist.