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Music video: On your Imamat Day, the universe has blossomed
7 July 2022
The Ismaili is pleased to present a music video from Syria entitled On your Imamat Day, the universe has blossomed. The song reminds us of the importance of Imamat Day - tracing the tradition of Imamat all the way back to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) and his declaration at Ghadir Kumm. Many of the performers in this piece came together for the Jubilee Arts International Arts Festival in Lisbon four years ago.
Imamat Day 2022 celebrations on The Ismaili TV
7 July 2022
The Ismaili is pleased to announce an Imamat Day programme streaming on The Ismaili TV, on 9-11 July, featuring content to entertain and inspire the Jamat as we celebrate the milestone 65th Imamat Day of our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam.
Music video: Nur Un Ala Nur
6 July 2022
On this special occasion of the 65th Imamat Day of Mawlana Hazar Imam, The Ismaili is pleased to present Nur Un Ala Nur. Composed by Salim-Sulaiman, this devotional offering brings together, for the first time, globally renowned and award-winning Ismaili artists who take us through a soul-stirring and reflective expression honouring our 49 Imams.
Why do Ismailis call their Imam Khudavind?
4 July 2022
The Persian word khudavind or khudawand means, “a king, prince, lord, master; or man of great authority.” Many Persian and Central Asian empires used this term throughout history to refer to people of high standing, including, at times, the sultan (ruler), wazir, government officials, and patrons.
ICAB conversation
Publish date:
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Video: Ethical Wealth Transfer and Inheritance Planning
29 June 2022
The Ismaili International Conciliation and Arbitration Board (ICAB) presents a conversation between ICAB Chair Zulie Sachedina, Dr Azim Nanji, Dr Gurdofarid Miskinzoda, and Dr Shainool Jiwa on the topic of natural justice and equity as it relates to ethical wealth transfer and inheritance planning.
Turning the tide in favour of action
28 June 2022
An Ismaili Imamat delegation led by Prince Rahim is attending the Ocean Conference in Lisbon at the invitation of the United Nations (UN). The conference aims to raise awareness and action around the alarming degradation of the planet’s oceans – which not only provide us with oxygen, food and livelihoods, but act as a giant carbon sink.
Video: Guidelines for ethical wealth transfer and inheritance planning
28 June 2022
The Ismaili International Conciliation and Arbitration Board, in collaboration with the IIS, and at the direction of Mawlana Hazar Imam, has produced Guidelines for Ethical Wealth Transfer and Inheritance Planning to assist Ismailis to engage in ethical wealth transfer and inheritance planning.
Treading the path to financial success
25 June 2022
In the 1990s, the United Nations launched a financial literacy course to help families develop a budget and organise their savings. Word soon began to spread, and the course gained in popularity. Today, members of the Jamat across the world are both delivering the course content and benefiting from it alike.
How Iman Vellani became a Marvel superhero
25 June 2022
You’ve heard it a hundred times: be careful what you forward on WhatsApp. But at the same time, be careful what you dismiss on WhatsApp — a lesson Iman Vellani learned after receiving a message that changed her life.
The story behind The Ismaili Sounds
20 June 2022
In May 2020, while the world was in lockdown, The Ismaili TV hosted a virtual Shukrana Concert to commemorate Eid ul-Fitr. To prepare, the organising team issued a call out for song submissions, hoping for a few hours worth of content. The response was overwhelming. A new platform was soon created to showcase the musical talent of the Jamat – and thus, two years ago this week, The Ismaili Sounds was born.
Music video: Ya Ali Madad [Reprise]
20 June 2022
To coincide with World Music Day, The Ismaili is pleased to present The Ismaili Sounds: Jam Sessions, a platform to showcase live and mellow performances. The first release, Ya Ali Madad [Reprise] by The Sufistics, expresses the belief that adversities can be overcome by keeping one’s faith close by.
Enhancing English skills in Afghanistan and beyond
19 June 2022
Access to English language learning opportunities in Afghanistan has long been uneven and limited, especially in the most remote areas. Yet, proficiency in English is essentially important to compete for the highest quality education and the best employment opportunities. A new language programme, developed in Canada, is helping to increase high-quality access at an exponential rate.
