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Are faith and intellect compatible in Islam?
23 January 2024
There is a common misperception that Islam is not compatible with the use of the intellect. In reality, intellectual search is an important part of many interpretations of Islam going back to the time of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his progeny). Education in Islam is meant to better understand and serve God’s creation. This is reflected in various institutions of learning developed by Muslims over the centuries, including under the leadership of the Ismaili Imamat.
Music video: Tera chehra hai Noorani
23 January 2024
The Ismaili is pleased to present Tera chehra hai noorani, composed by Rattan Mohan Sharma. This devotional song celebrates and praises the attributes and qualities of Hazrat Ali.
Video: What is Yawm-e Ali?
23 January 2024
The latest video in our What Ismailis Believe series explains the significance of Yawm-e Ali. This week, Ismailis and other Shia Muslims mark Yawm-e Ali to commemorate the birthday of Hazrat Ali (peace be upon him), who is revered by many Muslim communities for his wisdom, piety, and leadership.
Music video: Oh Allah, Oh Muhammad
22 January 2024
The Ismaili presents Oh Allah, Oh Muhammad, performed by Fardin Faryad. The song’s verses, sung in Farsi, seek guidance from a higher power to help ease the burdens of modern life.
Embracing our many voices
21 January 2024
The world is a vast repository of diverse languages and dialects – our ancestors handed down to us more than 6000 unique languages. How many of these do you interact with in your daily life?
Masar Camp: Illuminating a pathway of excellence
21 January 2024
In the picturesque setting of Tartous on the coast of Syria, the Masar (Pathway) Camp brought together 40 spirited young Ismailis for a transformative seven-day experience.
Prince Rahim meets President of Germany
17 January 2024
Prince Rahim today met the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Bellevue Palace, Berlin.
Global Encounters Festival postponed to 2025
16 January 2024
Due to the current environment of conflict and uncertainty in parts of the world, the Global Encounters Festival planned for Dubai in 2024 is being postponed until mid-2025.
Prince Rahim meets the President of the European Council
8 January 2024
Prince Rahim today met with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, in Brussels, to discuss cooperation between the European Union (EU) and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in countries and regions of shared interest.
Music video: The journey
31 December 2023
The Ismaili is pleased to present The Journey, performed by Canadian artists Alya Bejaoui, Anar Jassani, Nureen Sumar, and Sarosh Dadani. The lyrics tell a story of individual search—our journeys are different but the destination remains the same. The song hopes to inspire peace, courage, and connection as we enter a new year full of hope and optimism.
Ten Tips for 2024
31 December 2023
This new year, what are you planning to do more of? Or less of? To assist with your reflections, here are ten tips to consider. As ever, the idea is to strive toward progress, not perfection. Let's make 2024 a healthy, productive, and balanced year for us all.
Video: The Ismaili Update - December recap
30 December 2023
Join us for the final episode of The Ismaili Update for the year as we look back on the month of December as well as highlights from 2023.
