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Gulamhusen Alibhai Jamani — An Ismaili Farmer Who Has Served the Mahuva Jamat All His Life
His Highness the Aga Khan’s Visit to India: For His Ismaili Followers and Volunteers, “A Dream Come True” and “An Experience of Being Lifted Away to Another World”
Stories of Ismaili Volunteers: An Eye Surgeon’s Courageous Journey to Chitral for His Nazrana of Time and Knowledge to Mawlana Hazar Imam
The Spirit of the Ismaili Volunteers at an Extraordinary Place
Volunteers, the Unsung Heroes of the World-Class 2008 Ismaili Golden Jubilee Games Celebrating the 50th Imamat Anniversary of His Highness the Aga Khan
Rajabali Mecklai, 85, Serves the Vancouver Ismailis and Community at Large with Dedication and Distinction
Thanking Ismaili Figures
Jehangir Merchant’s Thank You Letter to the Fatimid Ismaili Icon, Da’i Al-Mu’ayyad al-Shirazi
Jalaledin Ebrahim’s Gratitude to Amira Dharrab, Abu Najm Sarraj and Hasan-i-Sabbah
Azeem Maherali’s Thank You Letter Inspired by Prince Amyn Mohammad Aga Khan’s Exceptional Service to the Imamat
Navyn Naran’s Ode to Pir Hasan Kabirdin – the author of Anant Akhado and the Nav Chugga
Vali Jamal’s Thank You Letter to Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan: The 1972 Expulsion of Asians from Uganda
Salim Kanji’s Thank You Letter to East African Pioneers Kassam Ali Paroo, Lutafali Maherali and Aziz Esmail
Zarina Moosa’s Thank You Letter to Lady Ali Shah Through the Voice of Her Son, Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan III
Ameer Janmohamed’s Thank You Letter to Pir Sabzali and the Ismaili Pirs of the Ginanic Tradition
Reminiscences of Two Great Ismaili Missionaries, Pir Sabzali and Meghji Missionary
Hatim Mahamid’s Thank You Letter to the Institute of Ismaili Studies
Aziz Kurwa’s Thank You Letter to the Person of the Institution of Imamat
The Late Mohezin Tejani’s Thank You Letter to Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan – “A Man of Multiple Visions”
Andrew Kosorok’s Thank You Letter to the Makers of the Fatimid Blue Qur’an
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
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
Karbala Tragedy
“I Wish I’d Been There” – Summoning the Past Into the Present
“I Wish I’d Been There” – Links Via Full Size Images
"I Wish I'd Been There" – Summoning the Past Into the Present
H.H. The Aga Khan
His Highness the Aga Khan on Tunisia’s New Constitution, with English Translation of the Constitution’s Preamble
Royal Architectural Institute Awards Gold Medal to 49th Ismaili Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, for his contribution to Canadian architecture
Flashback into the 1960’s: Admiration for His Highness the Aga Khan by President Senghor and A K Brohi
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
Vartan Gregorian's Tribute to His Highness the Aga Khan at Brown University in 1996
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
When His Highness the Aga Khan III First Visited East Africa and the USA
His Highness the Aga Khan and the Bubonic Plague of 1897: How the Ismaili Imam’s Courage and Leadership Saved Countless Lives
Historical American Newspapers on His Highness the Aga Khan’s ‘Incognito’ Visit to the USA in 1906-1907
“Mawla Fulfilled My Wish”
On Meeting the Noorani Family – My Voyage to Europe
The 1955 “Jubilee Ball” of His Highness the Aga Khan III at the Savoy
An Ismaili Youth’s Rare Moment With Imam Sultan Mahomed Shah
Voices
An Interview with Dr. Devin Stewart of Emory College on Translating the Fatimid Ismaili Jurist al-Qāḍī al-Nuʿmān
Ottawa Bait ul-Ilm Students Share a Journey Through Encounters with the Jamat
The Story of a Beautiful and Intriguing Cookbook from the Pamirs, “With Our Own Hands”
The Sultan of Hard Work and Sacrifice: Veteran Ismaili Journalist Sultan Jessa, Order of Canada, is a Model Canadian Citizen For All to Emulate
Through the Lens of Muslim Harji
Voices: Unravelling the Dark History of the Medieval Ismaili Community
“We Appreciate” – Poem and Voices from the Aga Khan University East Africa Convocations: Graduates and Families Speak About Hopes and Express Gratitude to University’s Founder, His Highness the Aga Khan
11 Year Old Boy Aspiring to Become an Astronaut Interviews India’s Iconic Singer Salim Merchant
Simerg’s Exclusive Interview with Mirza Ali and his Sister Samina Baig Who Became the First Ismaili and Pakistani Woman to Reach the Summit of Mt. Everest
A Christian Artist’s Epic and Noble Journey of Uniting Faiths Continues As He Completes the First 25 Sculptures Depicting Islam’s 99 Names of God
Mountain Voices — Ismaili Testimonies of Life in the Remote Mountains of Pakistan: (I) A Mountaineer’s Adventure
Renewal and Renaissance – Towards a New World Order by Nelson Mandela
Recognition of Navroz by the United Nations and the US Congress
Assessing English Translations of the Qur’an, and Links to Translations on the Internet
“Shukr Mawlo, Shukr Mawlo” – When Hope is All You Have Left, a Story for Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Salgirah
Tales of Ismaili Women of Shimshal: Hussn Bibi and Her Journey to New Zealand to Study English
Tales of Ismaili Women of Shimshal: Eid Festivities, Celebrations after a Dangerous Trip, and Stories of a Health Worker and a Wood-Cutter
Remarkable Tales of Ismaili Women from Shimshal, a Remote Village in the Karakoram
Under Siege: Timbuktu, Mali’s Fabled ‘City of Saints’
Historic Farmon Khona in Shimshal
Jerusalem: A Photo Essay of the Holy City
Reflections on the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat as it Receives Governor General’s Medal in Architecture
Words of Wisdom from Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan to the Canadian Jamat That Everyone Can Benefit From
The Treasures of Iran, with Excerpts on Hafiz by His Highness the Aga Khan III
“Christian and Muslim Perpectives on Jesus” and “Shia Ismaili Islam”
Starry Night of Alamut and The Milky Way Across Alamut; The Earth from Space: Spectacular Night Time Photos from TWAN and NASA
Hunza’s New Lake: The Story Behind the Birth of Lake Gojal
Photo Essay: The Ruins of Alamut
Photo Essay: Iran Through a Canadian Lens
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
2011 Simerg Essay Writing Contest – $1000.00 in Cash Prizes
Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan: A Rare and Insightful Interview With The UNESCO Courier
Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan: Some of the Causes for the Refugee Crisis – Injustice, Intolerance and Lack of Respect for Human Rights
My Climb to ‘Sacred’ Alamut, Where Every Stone Tells a Story
The Frontispiece of the Ismaili Jamatkhana in Mashhad, Iran
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
Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan at the Canadian Governor General's Leadership Conference
An Introduction to the Office of the Governor General of Canada and Some Recent Memories with the Aga Khan
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
“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
Part II: A Background Explanation of the Sculptures of the Beautiful Names of God
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
“Hashish Assassin” – Pulling Back the Silk Curtain
Alluring Istanbul Links Cultures, Religions and Two Continents and Offers Something for Everybody
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
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – Imam Speaks of Burmese Patriotism; Memorial Plate at Jamatkhana Honours 31 Ismaili Lives Lost in WWII Bombardment
Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah, Aga Khan III – Historic Photos and Imam’s Recognition of Services Rendered by the Family of Itmadi Kassam Kothari of Jamnagar
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – Portraits from the National Portrait Gallery
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – Eloquent Persian Quatrain by 48th Ismaili Imam Graces a 1923 Invitation For Talk About Imamat
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – Stories from Readers (I)
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?
A Review of Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s Photo Exhibition in Washington D.C.
Ambitious Iranian Ismaili, Mansour, Reflects on His Musical Career and Life in the UK
30 Questions for Columnist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
Hot and Spicy at Toronto's Harbourfront: Yasmin Alibhai-Brown to visit Toronto and Vancouver for Readings, Cooking Demos and Signings
Astrophysicist, Arif Babul, in Conversation with Simerg
Babul on the Bootes Void, Galaxies, Benefits of Studying Science, Creation, God and Intellect
Babul on Science Funding, Muslim Scientists, Intelligent Design and Neurosciences
Babul Talks about Identity, Aspirations for the Family and the Jamat, “An Ismaili Academy”, Family Pursuits, Frontierless Brotherhood, and Allah’s Blessing
Sunrise Over the Alamut
Bruno Freschi, Architect of the Ismaili Centre in Burnaby, in Conversation with Simerg
Vij's, a Great Restaurant, and Mr. Bruno Freschi, the Beloved Architect
Photo Gallery of the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Burnaby, Canada
Thumbnail Photo Gallery of the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Remarkable Bilaal Rajan – Lofty Goals, Noble Achievements at Age Twelve
Bilaal Rajan's Amazing Summer of Extremes: In Mandela's Land and Amongst the "King of the Arctic"
For Volunteer's Week, Bilaal Urges us to become 'Barefooters'
Alice Hunsberger on Nasir Khusraw – Poet of Substance
John Nuraney, Member of Legislative Assembly, British Columbia
Maria Cook of the Ottawa Citizen on the Delegation Building
Best Wishes from a Vagabond Reporter
Seeking Sufism
Literary Readings
Cutting-Edge Science in Syad Imam Shah’s Naklanki Geeta — Are the answers to secrets that Hadron Collider will reveal already in the Ginan?
Supreme Knowledge: A Sublime Gift of Ismaili Ginans
The Beautiful Nowruz Tradition of Haft Sin
The Intellectual Tradition of Shia Ismaili Islam – The Fatimids and their Approaches to Knowledge
On the Imamat and Ismailis: By His Highness the Aga Khan, the Ismaili Constitution, Azim Nanji and Abbas Hamdani
Islam’s Esoteric Tradition and its Influence on European Esoteric Writers and Organizations
Ideas of One Humanity, Love and Peace in World Religions: Comparative Study of Ginan “Hum dil Khalak Allah Sohi Vase” with a Hindu Bhajan
Introductory Notes on Neoplatonism and “Return to the One”, With Article and Audio About the Works of the Great Ismaili Thinker Avicenna
Anecdote: Ismaili Children’s Understanding of the Holy Qur’an Gives Immense Happiness to Mawlana Hazar Imam
“Qur’an and Ginan” (Qur’anic Teachings in the Ginan)
Concepts of Modern Cosmology and Astrophysics in Two Ismaili Ginans, Choghadia and Mul Gayatri
Rediscovering a Lost Piece of Ismaili History — First Steps in the Migration of Tanzanian Ismailis to Canada
An Explanation of the Ismaili Ginan “Kesri Sinha Sarup Bhulayo”
Ismaili Propagation in the Indo-Pak Subcontinent Before the Advent of the Ginanic Da’wah
A Brief History of the Khoja Ismaili Community in Daman, India, from the Portuguese Period to the Present
Ismaili Spirituality in Pir Shams Shabzwari’s Ginan “Ek Shabada Suno Mere Bhai”, accompanied with recitation
Letter to My Son by Hazrat Ali (a.s.)
How Muslims Can Harness the Creativity of Our Knowledge Society to Impact Humanity
“Die Before You Die” – Journey Towards the Nur
The Rosary (Tasbih)
The Remarkable and True Story of Mukhi Megji Mulji (1861 – 1933): An Example of Faith, Piety and Service to the Imam of the Time
Preparing the Soul for Akhirat (Life Hereafter)
“The Blue Manuscript” by Sabiha Al Khemir – An Intriguing Fiction About the Hunt for a Priceless Fatimid Qur’an
Averroes – The Islamic Scholar Who Gave the West Modern Philosophy
Modern Ismaili Imams on Shia-Sunni Reconciliation and Enriching the Ummah and the World Through a Common Islamic Ethic
The Merits, Teachings and Universality of Allah’s Last Prophet: Reflections by Three Ismaili Imams
The Verses of the ‘Immaculate Conception’ of Jesus Christ in the Holy Qur’an and their Lasting Impact on a Christian Emperor
America’s Founding Fathers and Islam: A Brief Discussion Based on Documents at the Library of Congress
Naser-e Khosraw’s Dangerous Homeward Journey: From “One Thousand Roads to Mecca” by Michael Wolfe
Three Reasons Why Ismailis Are An Exceptional Community in the Islamic Ummah
Naser-e Khosraw’s Pilgrimages to Mecca: From “One Thousand Roads to Mecca” Edited by Michael Wolfe
Naser-e Khosraw in Fatimid Cairo: From “One Thousand Roads to Mecca” Edited by Michael Wolfe
One Thousand Roads to Mecca: Naser-e Khosraw’s Writing About the Muslim Pilgrimage
Loving Tales of our Beloved Imams: Farazdaq’s Praise and Support of Imam Zainul Abideen (a.s.)
Baba Ismail: The First Shamsi Convert in the History of the Gupti Ismailis of Punjab
The Imamat As Depicted Through the Ages in Ismaili and non-Ismaili Writings
The Mi’raj and the Prophetic Tradition ‘I Have a Time with God’ (li ma’a Allah waqt)
The Wisdom of Hazrat Ali: Selections from Nahj al-Balaghah for Young People (II)
Remembering the Heroism and Ethic of Hazrat Ali (a.s.) in the Persian New Year
The Common Word for a Common Humanity: The Underlying Essence of the Message as Rooted in the Holy Scriptures of Islam and Christianity
Hazrat Hasan: Ahead of His Time and Perhaps Would Be If He Were With Us Today
Jesus Through a Muslim Lens
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 Khushraw’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 (a.s.)
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
Photos of the Ruins of the Fatimid Capital, al-Mahdiya, and the Ajdabiyah Fortress Palace
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
Muslim and non-Muslim Expressions on Imam Hussein (a.s.)
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
Farmanbardari – Obedience to the Imam of the Time
Sayyid Shamsi Seeks Out His Master in Devotional Ginan “Eji Navroz na Din Sohamna”
Shi'a Ismaili Tradition in Central Asia – Evolution, Continuities and Changes
Some Guidelines On Being a Good (Jamati) Leader
Hazrat Ali's Principles of Good Governance – Early Muslim Style
Doctrine of Imamat During the Fatimid Period
Imamat in Ismaili Ginanic Literature
Qadi al-Nu’man on the Distinction between Islam and Iman
Karim Master’s Legacy Lives on Through Students He Taught…and a Beautifully Illustrated Journal, "Rahe Rast"
An Opportunity of a Lifetime – Recitation of Qur’anic Verses in the Presence of His Highness the Aga Khan
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
Pir Sadr al-Din and the Da’wah in India – A Brief Note
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III: The Face of Imamat
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – Long Reign Ends
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
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – The Diamond Jubilee: “An Incomparable Occasion in the World”
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III: Lakhpaty’s Intriguing Poster for 48th Ismaili Imam’s Diamond Jubilee Shows Artistic Ingenuity
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – The Diamond Jubilee: "An Incomparable Occasion in the World"
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III: Lakhpaty's Intriguing Poster for 48th Ismaili Imam's Diamond Jubilee Shows Artistic Ingenuity
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – Ismailis Celebrated Longest Imamat in History with Three Magnificent Jubilees
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
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – Defender of Islam, Activist for Justice and Equality, Confidence Booster, And Deliverer of Joy
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – The Road to Happiness and The Concept of Life
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – Imam's Message in South Africa Addressed Artificial Barriers, Unity, Education for All, and Damaging Social Habits
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – A “Mendicant” Who Transformed a Dream into Reality and Stirred the Soul of a Bitter Critic
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – A Muslim’s Analysis of Lessons that Can be Learnt from the 48th Ismaili Imam
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – Links to Movies at British Pathe
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III – The Imam of the Socio-Economic Revolution
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
Fatimid Objects – Exquisite Gold Earrings, Pendants and Bracelets
Fatimid Objects – Four Ivory Panels
Fatimid Object – Fragment of Robe Attributed to Imam al-Mustansir
Fatimid Monuments – The Al-Hakim Mosque and Bab al-Futuh (Gate of Conquest)
Fatimid Object – Textile Fragment Attributed to Imam al-Aziz
Fatimid Monument – Aqueduct in Kairouan, Tunisia; Patron Imam al-Mu'izz
“If You Perform the Pilgrimage…” – Nasir Khushraw’s Advice To a Pilgrim
"If You Perform the Pilgrimage…" – Nasir Khushraw's Advice To a Pilgrim
Imagery in Ginan, “Ooncha re Kot…”, Underscores Soul’s Yearning for the Beloved
Imams Muhammad al-Baqir and Ja'far as-Sadiq on Love for the Imam
“Ahl al-Bayt” – An Understanding Based on the Holy Qur’an, Hadith and Historical Events
Imam as Divine Guide, Proof of God and Source of Salvation in Ismaili Ginanic Literature
Suddh-Buddh and Other Key Terms in Ginan “Bindrare Vann Manhe Sukh Charere Gavantri”
Service to the Imam, the Greatest Source of Happiness – Diwan Sir Eboo Pirbhai
The Inward Odyssey in Two Key Ismaili Ginans, “Brahma Prakash” and “Sakhi Mahapada”
Faith (Iman) and its Foundation
An Aspect of Imamat as understood by Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims
Fatimid Coins at the David Museum in Copenhagen, Part III
Fatimid Coins at the David Museum in Copenhagen, Part II
Fatimid Coins at the David Museum in Copenhagen, Part I
The Munajat – Ya Ali Khuba Mijalas
“The Pure Progeny” and “The Ascension of Intellect”
Islamic Teachings Of Shared Responsibilities and Ethics Guide Work of the Aga Khan Development Network
Allah in Kufic Script basis of Aga Khan Award for Architecture Logo
Nasir Khushraw – “Foundations of the Faith of Muhammad…”
"Mu’izz, The Glory of Our Time" and "Imam, You are the One…"
Fatimid Rock Crystal Ewers, Most Valuable Objects in Islamic Art
Imams are Ships of Salvation
Aga Khan Foundation Logo, Characterized by a Universal Symbol of Skill and Caring
True and Unconditional Love
Ethics in the Kalam-i Mawla of Hazrat Ali
Nasir-i-Khusraw on The Excellence of ‘Ali
Aab-i Shifaa, Water that Heals
Fatimid Scientist, Al Hazen, Inspired by the Spirit of the Qur'an
Enduring Teachings of Hazrat Ali
The Imam, Manifest in the World
Beholding the Face of the Imam
Literary Reading: The Essence of Imam – An Ode by Imam 'Abd al-Salam
Qadi No’man on Obedience to the Imam
The Historical Roots of Imamat
Imam Mustansir bi'llah on How to Strengthen Faith
The Founding of al-Mahdiyya
Where there is Bliss and Prosperity
The Inspiration for the Aga Khan University Logo
Fatimid Astronomer’s Account of the Lunar Eclipse and Planetary Conjunctions
Imam as the Source of Salvation
Imam's Recognition and Love for an Outstanding Murid
The Vision That Transformed Nasir Khushraw
Pir Sadardin’s Ginan Eji Shah Islamshah Amne Maliya
The Ginanic Literature of the Ismailis
The Light of Imam and the Festival of Nawruz
On the Fall of Pride
Imam Mustansir bi'llah on the Importance of Zaheri and Batini Aspects of Didar
The Devotion of Nizar Quhistani
The “Light” that will keep on burning
Imam Muizz's Love for Books and Reading
Pir Sadr al-Din on the Beatific Vision of the Imam
The Greatness of Fatimid Cairo
Imam's Favours for his Murids
Spiritual Enlightenment Under the Imam's Guidance
“Dazzled by the Light” – An Encounter with the Imam of the Time
The Mystery of the Missing Mount Nasir Khushraw
Art|Poetry
Modern Artistic Expressions: Guidelines for Submitting Art and Poetry
Poetic Expressions: The Poets and their Poetry
A New Year Resolution for 2016
Fine Balance: An Anthology of Poetry by Yasmin Hasan
Light Upon Light
Mowlabapa’s 76th – Only For Us
Navroz 2012: Four Poems
Arif Babul: Midnight Meditation
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
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
Morning at the New Park, Jamatkhana and Museum
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
“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 Shaheroz 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
“A Nazrana For You” by Zain Velji
Nazim Bhimani: The Deaf World
Visual Arts: The Artists and their Works
Piecing the Alamut Puzzle Together
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
Nazmu Mamdani: Yellow Shafted Flicker; Chippy; and Dozing Cougar
Nazmu Mamdani: Rafi, My little Boy; Peggy's Cove; and Beejoe
Nurin Merchant: "The Nature of Prayer" and "Show Jumping"
Nurin Merchant: "Fish", "Anasazi Pot", and "Whale Tea Set"
Shahira Patni-Tejpar: Artist Profile and Statement
Shahira Patni-Tejpar: "Chai Time" and "Lapis Lazuli Free Fall"
Shahira Patni-Tejpar – "Multi-Colored Matungi", "Funky Blue Bowl" and "Vertical Vessel"
Rubina Rajan: “Nur i”, “Fury of Insight”, “Knowledge i”, “Breeze” and “Masai”
Sonny Sultani: Artist Profile and Statement
Sonny Sultani: Whirling Sufi
Naznin Virji-Babul: Artist Profile and Statement
Naznin Virji-Babul: Kashf (Unveiling) and Touched by the Essence
Naznin Virji-Babul: Sept 11
Naznin Virji-Babul: Woman Making Roti and Struggle
Ismaili Heritage and Traditions: Fascinating Insights into Early Recordings of Ginans and Geets
Essays|Letters
The Amazing Story of Kundan Paatni: A Graduate of the Aga Khan Nursing School in Nairobi in the 1960s
My Fascination with the Once “Exotic” World of Paan
An Englishman Reflects on the Nature of Imam Ali
Aga Khan Museum’s Special Exhibition “The Garden of Ideas” is a Fine Example of Collaboration and Partnership Between Artists, the Museum and Corporate Sponsors
Ode to the Indian Dukawala on East African Plains
Book Excerpt: “Conversations on Three Continents” by M. H. Velshi
Ismailis in China – A Travelogue with a Special Photo Collection
Letter from China: Eid al-Fitr at the Huasheing Mosque in Guangzhou
Book Review: Sultan Somjee’s ‘Bead Bai’ Lays Bare the Ismaili Khoja Clan of Early Nairobi
Book Review: Scholarly Work of Gujarati Communities Across the Globe is Readable, and Also Deals with Ismaili Traditions
“The Seven Ages of Man Redux” by Mo Tejani
Rumi’s Tomb, a Dervish Monastery in Bosnia, and an Iconic Bookstore in Paris
A Nature Poem
RSVP Rice and Stew Very Plenty – Memories of Growing Up in Jinja
An Ismaili Reflects on the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
Exploring Belgium: The Modern and the Medieval
“New Hampshire Twilight” and “Iguazu”
Ute Visions
Inca Gods
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
Honesty – A Story by a Young Writer
The Fish With a Dream to See the Forest: A Story for Young Readers
Parables on Integrity & Honesty, Allah’s Bounty and Keeping Allah Constantly in Our Hearts
Two Tales from Rumi: The Snake-Catcher and the Serpent and The Elephant and the Travellers
The Parable of Moses and Khidr in the Holy Qur’an
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 Lesson: The Alchemy of Transformation, from Copper to Gold
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
Collection: "The Aga Khan’s Horses" – 1938 Limited Edition, Number 81, Signed by the Aga Khan
Collection: "The Memoirs of Aga Khan" – 1st Editions in Seven Languages
Collection: Acquire a Rare Piece of History – Framed Stamps Commemorating the Golden Jubilee of His Highness the Aga Khan
Collection: Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s "Animal Voyage" Embraces the Living World
Collection: Purchase “Animal Voyage” by Hussain Aga Khan
Collection: Review of Hussain Aga Khan's "Animal Voyage"
Photos
Historical Photos: Life in the Ismaili Community (1875 – 1957)
Historical Photos from the Archives of Master Khimani of South Africa – Part III
Historical Photos from the Archives of Master Khimani of South Africa – Part II
A Brief Note on Master Khimani’s Service to the South African Jamat, and Historical Photos from His Family Archives (Part I)
Prince Aly Khan Birth Centenary: Rare Photos from Nagpur and Lourenço Marques
Historical Photos: Life in the Ismaili Community (1957 – Current)
My Mother, Jean Kirk, and Her Collection of Rare Photos of His Highness the Aga Khan
An Imamat Day Picnic in Canada’s Capital on Father’s Day
Olivier Galibert: Ismaili Portraits from Tajikistan
Photo Gallery: Ismaili Portraits From Tajikistan (I)
Editor’s Choice: Photos of Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan and Prince Karim Aga Khan
His Highness the Aga Khan's Historic Visit to the Island of Pemba in November 1957
Memories of Kenya: Vintage Photos of Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah and Mawlana Hazar Imam
Henry Dallal: Portraits from the Hindu Kush
Matthieu Paley: Journey to the Roof of the World
Simergphotos
The Jamatkhana
Dubai’s Jewel: The Ismaili Community’s Congregational Space
Memories of Nairobi’s Majestic “Town” Jamatkhana, once the “Darkhana”
Bagamoyo’s Historic Ismaili Jamatkhana Through Pictures, Poetry and Prose
Fond Memories of Salamieh, 51 Kensington Court, and Yakymour
51 Kensington Court, and a Memorable Function Hosted by His Highness the Aga Khan III at London’s Savoy
1953-1957: Ismailia Social and Residential Club and Jamatkhana at 51 Kensington Court, London W8
At the Ismaili Centre
Happy Days in Hasanabad
Memories of Nairobi’s Majestic ‘Town Jamatkhana’, formerly the ‘Darkhana’ of Kenya
The Darkhana, Canada: A Building of Graceful Architecture and Spiritual Nobility
5 Palace Gate when it was a privilege to be in England
5 Palace Gate
Remembering Kampala Jamatkhana: Special in so many ways
A Jamatkhana in Tashkorgan, China
Serenity in Central London: The Ismaili Centre
Passings
In Memoriam: Mohammed Ibrahim Ali (d. March 15, 2014)
Noorunisa Maherali (1929 – 2015): A Remarkable Ismaili Woman of Faith and Character
Passings: John Nuraney (1937 – 2016)
Remembering Nazarali Bapa: An Iron Craftsman Who Made a Spinning Wheel for Mahatma Gandhi
A True Account of How Three Ismaili “Shaheeds” Lost Their Lives in a Tragic Accident in 1925 Near Kilosa, Tanganyika
Remembering Rai Hussein Khanmohammed of Burma
Ameer Kassam Janmohamed (1931-2014)
Remembering Mohezin Tejani: Brilliant Author, Humanitarian and Global Nomad Dead at 61
Sidelines
Five East African Serena Resorts in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards
Our Incredible ‘Yellowstone’ Holiday: Part III – The Yellowstone Caldera and Geysers of the Old Faithful Basin
Our Incredible ‘Yellowstone’ Holiday: Part II – Wild Life Safari at Grand Teton National Park
Our Incredible ‘Yellowstone’ Holiday – Part I: Salt Lake City
Lessons from the Life of “the greatest,” Heavyweight Hero Muhammad Ali
Ismaili Imam’s Visit to Los Alamos Lab 50 Years Ago Impressed Scientific Hosts and Revealed He Was In Top Physical Condition
Sideline: In Remote Badakhshan, Community Funds Spearhead Economic Independence
Sideline: Rumi Movie Should Not Gloss Over Important Aspects of Mystic's Life
Sideline: Senator Edward Kennedy's Passing Away – Obama Issues Proclamation
Sideline: Remembering Col. Atilla Altikat, twenty seven years after his assassination in Canada’s Capital
Sideline: Karzai ventures into remote Ismaili territory for election support
Sideline: Brooklyn Museum's Exhibit Portrays Sufi Concepts of Light and Enlightenment
Sideline: For Obama, Prayer and a Faith in God Are a Guiding Force to Build a Better World
Sideline: In Cairo Speech, Obama Asks Youth to Reimagine and Remake the World; Progress Must be Shared
Embryonic Stem Cell Research and the Rights of a Foetus: A Shia Muslim Perspective from Iran
Sideline: In Hawaii, Honolulu Hideway Showcases Unique Collection of Islamic Art
Sideline: President Obama's Remarks to the Turkish Parliament
Sideline: Three Presidents Meet in Pivotal Meetings
Sideline: Presidents at the White House – the Humble Jimmy Carter
Sideline: Work Portraying the Struggles of the Ismailis in the Middle Ages Receives International Honours
Sideline: In Ottawa, Magnificent Stamp Exhibition Kindles Memories of the Aga Khan’s Golden Jubilee Celebrations
Sideline: For New Yorkers A Treat, as the Silk Roads Ensemble Arrives in the Big Apple for Three Performances in June
Sideline: Fatimid Art at the Freer and Arthur Sackler Galleries in Washington D.C.
Sideline: In Egypt, Imam Hussein's Maulid Celebrated with Joyful Devotion
Sideline: Carnegie Corporation, New York, Invests $10 Million to Deeper Understanding of Islam, Muslim Societies
Sideline: What will you do on Earth Day?
Voting Day and the New President-Elect
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