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Music video: We stand together in this world
19 December 2023
As part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of The Ismaili Centre, Lisbon, we present We stand together in this world, composed and produced by Assif Jafar in collaboration with artists from the Portuguese Jamat and and wider community.
Music video: Mawla Mawla
13 December 2023
Mawla Mawla is a celebratory tribute for Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Salgirah this year, performed by Zaheed Damani and Cimone Rajan. The song is inspired by the classic Happy Birthday originally released by The Rajans in 1986 for Hazar Imam’s 50th birthday.
Video: The Ismaili Update - Salgirah edition
12 December 2023
Join us for a special Salgirah edition of The Ismaili Update with hosts Ayaz Manji and Sahra Ahmady. See how the worldwide community is celebrating Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 87th birthday today, and learn about the gift presented to Hazar Imam on behalf of the global Jamat.
Music video: Janam Din Mubarak
10 December 2023
The Ismaili is pleased to present Janam Din Mubarak, a song produced and performed by Ismaili Artists from Pakistan. This upbeat number joyously acknowledges the love and affection that the Imam has for his murids around the world.
Video: Salgirah - stories of celebration
10 December 2023
As we prepare to celebrate Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 87th birthday, The Ismaili brings you a recorded reading from the book Ismaili Festivals: Stories of Celebration, in which author Shiraz Kabani describes how the happy occasion of Salgirah is commemorated in various parts of the world.
Music video: Mawlood Mubarak
9 December 2023
The Ismaili is pleased to present Mawlood Mubarak, produced by Nooruddin Noori, and performed by artists from across the world. This track brings together poetry, melodies, rhythms, and movements from Central Asia to inspire a united and historic Salgirah celebration.
Love and Gratitude for our Imam
9 December 2023
On the occasion of our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam's birthday, The Ismaili is pleased to present our Love and Gratitude video series, which reminds us of the Imam's immense love for his Jamat and the many reasons why we offer our shukrana to him.
Music video: How can I tell my Mawla I love him?
7 December 2023
In the lead up to Salgirah, The Ismaili is pleased to present a sing-along version of the song, How can I tell my Mawla I love him? which was developed as a companion to the story and animated short film of the same title. The song offers children an opportunity to sing, dance, and get excited about showing their love for Mawlana Hazar Imam.
Prince Rahim and AKDN leaders attend COP28
7 December 2023
Prince Rahim and leaders from the Aga Khan Development Network are attending the 28th UN Climate Conference (COP28) this week in Dubai. Their presence underscores the Ismaili Imamat’s commitment to protecting the environment and fostering sustainable solutions to the climate crisis.
Ismaili Volunteers look forward to new badge and uniform
4 December 2023
Mawlana Hazar Imam last year approved new guidelines for our uniformed volunteers. Among the key changes are a new name – Ismaili Volunteers – a new motto – khidma – and new uniform designs, all aiming to contemporise the identity and image of the volunteers as an Ismaili community-based civil society organisation.
Video: The Ismaili Update - November recap
29 November 2023
Join us for a new episode of The Ismaili Update, as we look back at the exciting stories from the worldwide Jamat during the action-packed month of November.
At the intersection of faith and ecology
28 November 2023
Ahead of this week’s UN climate change conference (COP28), there’s a growing urgency for more awareness — and more action. An often overlooked source of inspiration for sustainable living is found in the teachings of Islam, where a profound connection between faith and environmental stewardship has been emphasised for centuries.
