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Music video: Mera Khuda
1 January 2023
The Ismaili is pleased to present a rendition of the hamd Mera Khuda, performed by four young Ismaili artists in Pakistan. The hamd’s lyrics express happiness for the presence of God in our lives. As we begin a new year full of new hopes, the song reminds us to do so with our faith in mind.
The Ismaili in 2022
31 December 2022
A look back at the stories we told over the past year.
Aga Khan Street unveiled in honour of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s birthday
23 December 2022
The Government of Tanzania has named a street “Aga Khan Street” in recognition of the services being rendered by the Aga Khan Development Network, the Aga Khan Hospital, and Aga Khan Health Services.
Ismaili Centre Lisbon celebrates 26 years as a community hub in Portugal
22 December 2022
To celebrate the 26th anniversary of its Foundation Ceremony, the Ismaili Centre Lisbon opened its doors to the public for a weekend of guided tours, a creative art exhibition, and unique musical performances. Prince Aly Muhammad and the Mayor of Lisbon were in attendance at the event.
Music video: Khushiali Mubarak
13 December 2022
Khushiali Mubarak is a devotional collaboration between 86 Ismaili artists around the world in celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam's 86th Birthday. The song weaves together different languages, traditions, and styles of music and dance, performed at Ismaili Centres in Dushanbe, Houston, London, Lisbon, Vancouver, and Toronto, with a stirring finale in Dubai.
Music video: Happy Birthday Mawla
11 December 2022
The Ismaili is pleased to present Happy Birthday Mawla, performed by and featuring Ismaili children from all over the world. Follow along with the lyrics and learn how to say happy birthday in different languages including Swahili, Arabic, Farsi, French, Portuguese, and more!
Video: How can I tell my Mawla I love him?
11 December 2022
Watch this creative new animated short story produced especially for Ismaili children, entitled, How can I tell my Mawla I love him? Join Inara and her family on an adventure as they ask, reflect, and search for ways to express their love and gratitude to Mawlana Hazar Imam on the occasion of Salgirah.
Video: Why do Ismailis celebrate their Imam’s birthday?
10 December 2022
This short video in our What Ismailis Believe series explains why Ismailis celebrate their Imam's birthday every year.
Leading voices call for winds of change
8 December 2022
Nairobi, Kenya this week played host to the fourth annual Kusi Ideas Festival, which brought together bold voices to discuss the climate crisis and its impact on Africa. The opening session included remarks by Prince Rahim on behalf of the Aga Khan Development Network.
Music Video: Loyalty
8 December 2022
The Ismaili is pleased to present "Loyalty" by Ismaili music artists from Syria. The song was produced to celebrate Mawlana Hazar Imam's 86th Birthday, and illustrates the Jamat’s unconditional love and devotion for our beloved Imam-of-the-Time.
Music Video: Mere Mawla
8 December 2022
The Ismaili is pleased to present "Mere Mawla,” a celebratory song by the band Fitoor. This upbeat track welcomes the happy occasion of Salgirah and the joyous sentiments that it brings for Ismailis worldwide.
