Comments on: Personal Reflections http://simerg.com With a particular focus on the cultural, intellectual and textual expressions of the Ismailis and related Muslim traditions. Weekly quote: “...This is a time of new freedoms, but it is also one in which new choices must be made wisely. In exercising freedom and making choices, our institutions must be guided by the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace of Allah be upon him), and the tradition of our tariqah, which is the tradition of Hazrat Ali: A thinking Islam and a spiritual Islam – an Islam that teaches compassion, tolerance and the dignity of man – Allah’s noblest creation.” Excerpts from His Highness the Aga Khan's message dated May 14, 1992, to mark the Aga Khan Foundation's 25th anniversary. Mon, 28 May 2012 09:56:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Zarinaspeaks http://simerg.com/simerg-an-introduction/profile/#comment-51796 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:58:20 +0000 http://simerg.wordpress.com/?page_id=160#comment-51796 Dear Abdulmalik,
In my esteem you are the most accomplished journalist who inspires me providing me with spiritual nourishment, in this physical world. Of course, the Lord above is most supreme.
Today for the first time, I read details about you as a person who gives so much to those who care to browse your website. Sadly, I fail to do this myself regularly and falter in this practice. I must practise before preaching! My best wishes for success for many more anniversaries of simerg.com. May Allah fulfil your wishes and grant you good health, Ameen.

]]> By: Shellina http://simerg.com/simerg-an-introduction/profile/#comment-14842 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:53:19 +0000 http://simerg.wordpress.com/?page_id=160#comment-14842 This is the best way of communication within our community of sharing knowledge, getting to know and learn more of our roots… especially for the younger generation who have to know where, how and what’s of our traditions, history, philosophy, etc. So thank you for coming up with this site and sharing with us all.

]]> By: Pervis Rawji http://simerg.com/simerg-an-introduction/profile/#comment-9118 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:53:08 +0000 http://simerg.wordpress.com/?page_id=160#comment-9118 Your editorial profile is so impressive, because it’s good writing, concise, informative and very interesting. Journalism is definitely your calling. I liked how you used your 11 cities to base the bio on, and then sprinkled some important names to give these people credit for your development. Then you listed all the publications that have informed and shaped you, and I loved reading about the peanut flight. In all this, you did not lose sight of natural beauty and spirituality.

]]> By: NBDN http://simerg.com/simerg-an-introduction/profile/#comment-4373 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:46:39 +0000 http://simerg.wordpress.com/?page_id=160#comment-4373 In the spirit of journalism, you are also open to ideas and contributions from members of the jamat, no matter their standing. This is humble, ethical and enouraging. There are so many people who have something to contribute, and who contribute every day in their lives..and you let them share. Thank you for your graciousness.

]]> By: Firoz & Zubeda http://simerg.com/simerg-an-introduction/profile/#comment-486 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:57:34 +0000 http://simerg.wordpress.com/?page_id=160#comment-486 Dear Malik,

It is heartening that you have followed in the footsteps of your parents in disseminating worthwhile information. Your website is delightful and full of inspiration. It adds another dimension to recognition of the Ismaili community at large and with intersting articles and interviews.

As your teachers from a distant past, we offer you our congratulations and pray for success in your venture. Keep it up and bravo!!

]]> By: BIRD http://simerg.com/simerg-an-introduction/profile/#comment-299 Thu, 21 May 2009 21:14:44 +0000 http://simerg.wordpress.com/?page_id=160#comment-299 Make sure , Syrian home is opened by our hearts and eyes to all , if my nest will be small , make sure my heart is very very big , and Golden Jubilee with its international programs and Almulaqat in many countries in the world , made the meaning of brotherhood bigger , and the connection stronger , which should be always here and there..

]]> By: Simerg http://simerg.com/simerg-an-introduction/profile/#comment-298 Thu, 21 May 2009 18:52:40 +0000 http://simerg.wordpress.com/?page_id=160#comment-298 Thank you for your very kind comments. I would say, a little bit of the “Conference of the Birds” is here, but it is so gratifying that our Jamat today is all over the world. I look forward to visiting my Syrian brothers and sisters in the near future.

]]> By: simerg http://simerg.com/simerg-an-introduction/profile/#comment-295 Thu, 21 May 2009 05:29:27 +0000 http://simerg.wordpress.com/?page_id=160#comment-295 Thank you, Dilshad.

I should be able to address the very important question you have asked in more detail over the next few days and weeks. There is one thing I would like to say at this moment and it is this: The closures of newspapers and magazines is something I dread and when it does happen it is a sad day for me, whether I read that publication or not. Unfortunately, this has happened too often with our community publications, whether they backed institutional support or were private initiatives, such as mine. When this occurs their revival becomes impossible – the apathy and malaise has set in!

My focus over the next few months will be on how to sustain and strengthen this website along the lines of many other established publications. Having noted that, I will say that technically, this is a very basic site at the moment, and therefore content management and development will be the keys to its success in the immediate future. The launching of artistic expressions last week will need to gather support and participation from artists all over; in Voices the hope is to conduct and publish one to two interviews every month; and in literary readings the goal is to continuously provide new readings to educate, inspire and stimulate in a simple comprehensible format.

Of course, there is a vision that was proposed some years ago to celebrate the Golden Jubilee called “One Jamat”. It is something that I would like to share with the readers of this website in the near future, and all of us can discuss on how that notion can be incorporated into http://www.simerg.com. Everyone’s input will be critical into making that specific project effective and purposeful.

There are exciting plans for this website and also a vision to expand beyond simply the internet community.

Thank you
Abdulmalik Merchant

]]> By: Dilshad http://simerg.com/simerg-an-introduction/profile/#comment-289 Wed, 20 May 2009 21:37:04 +0000 http://simerg.wordpress.com/?page_id=160#comment-289 Dear Simerg,

Congratulations for the endeavour. I was wondering what and where do you see Simerg in future….say for example five years down the line.

Dilshad

]]> By: BIRD http://simerg.com/simerg-an-introduction/profile/#comment-165 Mon, 11 May 2009 21:21:20 +0000 http://simerg.wordpress.com/?page_id=160#comment-165 I can’t keep my admiration of this location Simerg. I am from Syria but I always read you – thanks for all efforts to make this like a net of hands which connect with Faith, Identity, Brotherhood, Pluralism, Knowledge, Diversity, and of course with our love for Mawlana Hazar Imam.

We have a nice Ismaili location for a dialog and news, and we always receive opinions about us, Ismaili, Hazar Imam, and AKDN in Syria ..so when I visit it daily to read many things related us as an Ismaili Jamat with all news , and visit your location to read something internationally …these are the happiest moments ..and I would congratulate you for the “Conference of Birds” ..now no need to fly to see the world.. it is here..

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