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Pritzker Architecture Prize Ceremony to be held at the Aga Khan Museum Toronto - Goes to Low-Cost Housing Pioneer From India
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Pritzker Architecture Prize Ceremony to be held at the Aga Khan Museum Toronto – Goes to Low-Cost Housing Pioneer From India

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on March 8, 2018March 8, 2018

Considered a pioneer of low-cost housing, Mr. Doshi, 90, is thrilled to have been awarded…

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Aga Khan Museum Toronto, Malika Ladak, Creative Commons.
  • Architecture

Research Paper: Ismaili Architecture as the Modern Form of Islamic Architecture

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 9, 2018January 10, 2018

Iram S. Khan and Shafaat Saleem Ali Khowaja are final year students of Social Development…

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Stari Most Bridge
  • Architecture

Stari Most Bridge

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on December 19, 2017December 18, 2017

Bridge: This is the Stari Most, a 16th-century Ottoman bridge that crosses the river Neretva.…

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Shiraz Allibhai: Programme launched to promote architecture in Dubai | GulfNews.com
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Shiraz Allibhai: Programme launched to promote architecture in Dubai | GulfNews

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on November 1, 2017November 5, 2017

The d. Academy was inspired by words delivered by Aga Khan, founder and chairman of…

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Design for Diversity: The Aga Khan Award for Architecture Exhibition at American Institute of Architects Washington DC
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Design for Diversity: The Aga Khan Award for Architecture Exhibition at American Institute of Architects Washington DC

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on October 31, 2017November 5, 2017

Organized by the Aga Khan Council for the United States of America in cooperation with…

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Charles Correa International Lecture
  • Architecture

Charles Correa International Lecture

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on September 19, 2017September 19, 2017

The Charles Correa International Lecture series in honor and memory of renowned Indian architect, activist…

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Seat of Ismaili Imamat - Henrique Mendonça Palace, is now the global headquarters of the Ismaili Imamat on Avenida Marquês de Fronteira. 1902-9 (image credit: Lisbon Municipal Archive)
  • Architecture

Seat of Ismaili Imamat – Henrique Mendonça Palace

  • by AM
  • Posted on July 27, 2017July 28, 2017

Henrique Mendonça Palace, which now hosts the global Seat of Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon, Portugal…

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Edmonton architect Aziz Bootwala honoured with national fellowship
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Edmonton architect Aziz Bootwala honoured with national fellowship

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 26, 2017

Source Metro, by Kevin Maimann An Edmonton architect honoured by the Royal Architectural Institute of…

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Architect Francis Kéré - A master of simplicity
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Architect Francis Kéré – A master of simplicity

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 1, 2017June 1, 2017

Francis Kéré built a so-called opera village in his home country, Burkina Faso

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Why Iran Is Opening Its Doors to Bold Architecture
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Why Iran Is Opening Its Doors to Bold Architecture

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on June 1, 2017June 1, 2017

This approach to modern architecture has garnered great results for Iranian talents

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The Architectural League of NY - Images from the 2017 President's Medal Ceremony (Instagram)
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The Architectural League of NY – Images from the 2017 President’s Medal Ceremony

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on May 28, 2017May 29, 2017

“Pluralistic inquiry is the living link between the good society and public space; and architecture is the arc of this ancient and intimate connection.” -Homi K. Bhaba last night on the work of His Highness the #AgaKhan (pictured) who received the League’s 2017 President’s Medal.

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The Aga Khan Garden: A Preview of Things to Come
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The Aga Khan Garden: A Preview of Things to Come

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on May 24, 2017May 25, 2017

…the Aga Khan Garden Alberta, to be located at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden, was an eye-opener for many.

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New York, USA. May 18, 2017: Architecture League New York's President Billie Tsien presents His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV with the Architecture League's 2017 President's Medal. Image credit: Architecture League New York
  • Aga Khan IV

The Architectural League presents its President’s Medal to His Highness the Aga Khan with profound gratitude and humility

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 22, 2017October 10, 2017

“It’s a very important evening in my life because it’s a recognition of an art…

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ABC 13 Houston | His Highness the Aga Khan awarded the 2017 President’s Medal for architecture

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 20, 2017October 10, 2017

Friday, May 19, 2017 06:26PM NEW YORK CITY (KTRK) — The Architectural League of New…

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New York, USA. May 18, 2017: Architecture League New York's President's Medal presented to His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. Image credit: Architecture League New York
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Video: Architectural League New York honors His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan with the 2017 President’s Medal at the Metropolitan Club

  • by AM
  • Posted on May 20, 2017July 26, 2017

Thursday, May 18, 2017: Architectural League President Billie Tsien presented the 2017 President’s Medal award…

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Prince Amyn Aga Khan conferred the Aga Khan Music Awards distinguished Patron’s Award

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Portugal | Prince Aly Muhammad attends opening of chapel damaged in wildfires rebuilt with support from the Ismaili Imamat and Aga Khan Trust for Culture

Aga Khan’s Tribute to Pope Francis: A Loss for Humanity

The Interfaith Effort of Canada’s Ismaili Community: A 12,000-Pound Ramadan Food Drive

Strengthening Ties: Ismaili Imamat and São Tomé Formalize Collaboration

Global: Why the World Celebrates His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV | Constellation of Honours: Over 300 Accolades from 55 Countries

A Legacy of Collaboration: His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV and James D. Wolfensohn’s Partnership for Religious Engagement in Development

The Rev. Dr. Robert Oliphant, Member of Parliament for Don Valley West, Pays Tribute to His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV: A Legacy of Compassion

The Drumlanrig Reconciliation Accords: A Historic Step Towards Jewish-Muslim Unity in the UK

Meditation and Contemplation 

The Light of the Divine

Islamic Art

The arts of the Fatimids, Mawlana Hazar Imam’s ancestors, continue to inspire

The paisley motif is a Persian symbol of life and eternity

Fables taught universal ideals of leadership

The Rose and the Nightingale: A story representing the central theme of mysticism and esoteric traditions

Professor Ruba Kana’an @DVSUtm considers how art and architecture tell stories about societies @AgaKhanMuseum

The Globe and Mail: The Aga Khan museum’s latest exhibit takes on a key misconception about Islamic art @thatkatetaylor @AgaKhanMuseum

Aga Khan Museum Exhibition: The Power of the Visual

Mi’raj is a soul’s journey towards spiritual knowledge

Sandy Kurt: An artist specializing in Islamic geometric patterns

The Persian chahar-bagh gardens reflected the unity and harmony of the cosmos

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Canada | Concordia University to award Princess Zahra Aga Khan with an honorary doctorate at its spring 2025 convocation

Global | Honoring Princess Yasmin Aga Khan & Rita Hayworth: World renowned artists – Britain’s Yarrow & Turkey’s Baykam – Unite with Hilton Contemporary Art Gallery in support of Alzheimer’s Association

Aga Khan Master Musicians Premiere Cross-Cultural Collaboration in Paris

Honoring Sufi Mysticism with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture: Delhi’s Heritage Unveiled

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Celebrating Qur’anic Art: A Colloquium of Creativity and Scholarship at The Institute of Ismaili Studies

The Gulgee Museum in Karachi is a Son’s Tribute to a Master | Dawn Images

Ismail Gulgee, late Pakistani calligrapher and abstract artist, honored with dedicated museum | Arab News

The Daystar of Time – Poem by Sujjawal Ahmad

Taniya Dharani – a full-time artist empowering Ismaili artists and fostering a thriving art community

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The First Aga Khan – OPEN ACCESS to download or read online for free

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Taniya Dharani – a full-time artist empowering Ismaili artists and fostering a thriving art community

New Book | “Small Acts of Courage’ by Ali Velshi

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“An Other World: The Fight for Freedom, Joy, and Belonging” by Hanif Fazal

Ginans

Aaye Reham Rahemaan by Imtiaz Fazalbhoy (Faiz)

Ginan: Ginan bolo re nit – Recite Ginans everyday!

Ginans by Nargis Balolia

Ginan: Jaag jaagre tun jaag – Wake up, wake up, o you, wake up

Ginan: Ye mitthaa Muhammad naam – The name Muhammad is sweet

Ginans: Our Wonderful Tradition – Ismailimail launches a new series

Ginan: Sakhee maree aatam naa odhaar – O my Friend! O Saviour of my soul

A presentation on Naklanki Gita by Ali Jan Damani

Ginan: Shaamku aavan(n)taa jo kahe – Those who inform about the arrival of the Imam

Largest Collection of Ginans Online

Ginan: Kutumb parivār sajnā

Pir Sadardin’s Ginan: Hanif Gulamani’s rendition: Aasamaanee tambal

Ginan: Haq to paak tu baadshaah – You are the Truth and the Pure Majestic King

Ginan: Ham Dil Khālaq Yā Alī Tu(n)hī Ja Vase – O’ Lord, in my heart only you dwell

Zahir K. Dhalla: Nine Ginans of Nine Ismaili Pirs – Download Free eBook, available for 3 days

A Ginan on Love

Ginan: Navroz naa din sohaamnnaa – On the glorious day of Navroz

Ginan: Swaami-ne saachu(n) karine sreviye – By considering the Imam to be true, be devoted to him

Music in Ginans is vital for invoking specific emotions

Ginan: Ab teree mohabat lagee – Now I am in love with you

Ginans with Translation

Ginan: Ginan bolo re nit – Recite Ginans everyday!

Qasida: Dur ze daryayi haqiqat – The pearl of the ocean of truth

Ginan: Ye mitthaa Muhammad naam – The name Muhammad is sweet

Ginan: Jaag jaagre tun jaag – Wake up, wake up, o you, wake up

Ginan: Shaamku aavan(n)taa jo kahe – Those who inform about the arrival of the Imam

Ginans: Our Wonderful Tradition – Ismailimail launches a new series

Ginan: Sakhee maree aatam naa odhaar – O my Friend! O Saviour of my soul

Ginan: Haq to paak tu baadshaah – You are the Truth and the Pure Majestic King

Ginan: Unchaa re kot bahu vechana – Your abode is at an elevated fort far away

Ginan: Dhan dhan aajno daaddlo – It is an auspicious day today

Ginan: Aaj aanand paamiya man ke – Today this mind (heart) has attained joy

Ginan: Navroz naa din sohaamnnaa – On the glorious day of Navroz

Ginan: Pahelaa Kartaa Jug Maa(n)he Shaahnaa – In the first age of Karta Lord’s…

Ginan: Swaami-ne saachu(n) karine sreviye – By considering the Imam to be true, be devoted to him

Ginan: Ab teree mohabat lagee – Now I am in love with you

Ginan: Aanand aanand kariyo rikhisaro – Rejoice, rejoice o believers!

Ginan: Kheddo kheddo jemaani naavddi – Sail skillfully in the boat

Ginan: Til bhaar tulannaa – Sesame seed’s weight will be accounted for

Ginan: Duniya Sirajine Shaah More – Having created the world my Lord

Ginan: Saamee tamaaree vaddee maa(n)he – O Lord in your garden

Qasidas

Mp3: Ilahi Shukar (Gratitude for God’s Bounties) with English Translation

Qasida: Dur ze daryayi haqiqat – The pearl of the ocean of truth

Qasida ‘Dam Hama Dam Ali Ali’ by Shahid A. Qalandar

Qasida: Ya Amiral Momineen

Persian Qasida: Mashriq e Anware Yazdan Noor Mawlana Karim

Tajik Ismaili Artists: Saqi-e Bawafa Manam

Imamat Day Songs: Shan-i Karim Imam-i Zaman-Vol.1

The spread of Sufism facilitated the cultivation of introspective religious poetry

Rukhsana Karmali: Farsi Qasida – Bismillahey Mutlaq Tui

Qasida: Ya Imami Ya Imami – O my Imam, O my Imam

Mushkil Kusha Mawla Ali | Saakin

Persian Qasida: Amir Al Momenin, by Rukhsana Karmali

Qasida: Ali Goyam Ali Joyam | NsN Production

Qasida: Ta Surato Paiwande Jahan Bud Ali Bud – Ali the ever present

Ali Goyam Ali Joyam || Kids Version || NsN Production

The Qasida is the devotional poetry of Ismailis of Persian heritage

Persian Qasida – Shahid Akhtar Qalandar: Khudawanda Tu Sultane Karimi Tu Bismaillahi Rahmanir Rahimi

Shahid Akhtar Qalandar – Qasida: DUZ E DARYAE HAQIQATH

Persian Qasida by Nasir Khusraw: ‘Guzinam Quran Ast’ – Rendition Shahid Akhtar Qalandar

Qasida of Hazrat Imam Mawlana Nizar II – Har Chand K Man Dar Nazare

Qasidas with Translation

Qasida: Dur ze daryayi haqiqat – The pearl of the ocean of truth

Tajik Ismaili Artists: Saqi-e Bawafa Manam

Shahid Akhtar Qalandar – Qasida: DUZ E DARYAE HAQIQATH

Persian Qasida by Nasir Khusraw: ‘Guzinam Quran Ast’ – Rendition Shahid Akhtar Qalandar

Persian Qasida: Let go of this entire ruse, O lover! Go mad, go mad!

A Diamond Jubilee tribute to Mawlana Hazar Imam – By Shafiq Ahmad, Asif Baig, Fakhir Baig

JollyGul.com: Valentine’s Qasida Treat for the Jamat from Amin Mawani

Qasida: Ya Imami Ya Imami – O my Imam, O my Imam

Persian Qasida: Amir Al Momenin, by Rukhsana Karmali

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