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From our origins to modern times
6 December 2024
Episodes 5 and 6 of Muslim Footprints are about The Ismailis, featuring Dr Farhad Daftary, Director Emeritus of the Institute of Ismaili Studies.
Farrah Fazal: Bearing witness and telling all
6 December 2024
Nine Emmy Awards, Murrow Awards and an all around successful career, Farrah Fazal has developed a highly decorated repertoire. However, at the core of it all, lies her exceptional talent of advocating for the voiceless and delivering their authentic stories to the rest of the world.
Video: A life of service: Major Abdulla Jaffer Lakhpati
4 December 2024
Major Abdulla Jaffer Lakhpati was one of the founding members of the uniformed Ismaili Volunteers when it was established in 1919. A dedicated murid—and a talented artist and poet—he was an inspiring example of the committed service offered by volunteers to the Jamat, the Imamat, and to wider society in the 20th century.
The Faanoos: A beacon of unity and global celebration
3 December 2024
With excitement and anticipation, the Faanoos will today begin its journey around the world in the lead up to the 2025 Global Encounters Festival.
Video: The Ismaili Update - November recap
29 November 2024
This end-of-month edition of The Ismaili Update features the top stories from the month of November. Join hosts Sitara and Farida for highlights from the Earthshot Prize, Paris Peace Forum, COP29 and more!
Have you heard about GE challenges?
28 November 2024
The Global Encounters Festival 2025 is launching GE Challenges—a unique set of opportunities for the Global Jamat to come together and make meaningful lifestyle changes.
Peace, security and cooperation discussed at the UN Alliance of Civilizations Global Forum
27 November 2024
Prince Rahim attended the 10th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) this week, alongside heads of state, government officials, religious leaders and civil society representatives.
Amil Shivji: Telling stories of the underrepresented
25 November 2024
What began as an interest in journalism eventually shifted from laptops and keypads to a video camera. Amil Shivji, based in Tanzania, shares the journey that led to him being a filmmaker.
The Qur’an: An inexhaustible well-spring of inspiration
20 November 2024
The Holy Qur'an has been a source of inspiration for Shia Muslims through the ages, proffering religious direction and ethical principles. Alongside the teachings of the Imams, it serves as a source of wisdom, spiritual growth, and social justice.
Anisa Tejpar: Beyond a typical trajectory
18 November 2024
From the start of her career Anisa never followed a typical trajectory. Though she graduated from Canada’s National Ballet School, she took many by surprise by pivoting to a different path. Since then, Anisa has worn many hats in the artistic world.
The rebel historian who shaped Egypt’s legacy
15 November 2024
The latest episode of Muslim Footprints is all about Al Maqrizi, the most influential pre modern historian of Egypt and a major source of Fatimid history.
Is diversity an opportunity or a burden?
15 November 2024
In a globalised world, one of the major challenges is that diverse peoples, cultures, and religions are increasingly in contact with one another, which, at times, leads to conflict and even violence. What's the best way to address this challenge?
