Films and Videos
See the Ismaili Community in Action through video galleries.
Music video: Walk with me
22 December 2020
The Ismaili is pleased to present Walk with me, an expressive track calling for hope and kindness as we look towards the new year. Presented by artists from the USA, the song reminds us of our strength when we join hands and work together to positively impact the world around us.
Music video: Zodruz Muborak
14 December 2020
The Ismaili is pleased to present Zodruz Muborak, the final track in the Salgirah Songs series. The song, which honours the birthday of the Imam, is written in the Pamiri language of Wakhi and is performed by Ismaili music artists in Kazakhstan.
Music video: Ek Vaar Maare
12 December 2020
On the occasion of Salgirah, The Ismaili is pleased to present a rendition of Ek Vaar Maare, a popular Gujarati geet dating back to the time of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Silver Jubilee.
Music video: We are the World
11 December 2020
Continuing our Salgirah Songs series, The Ismaili is pleased to present We are the World, a remix of a popular track from the 1980s, performed by artists in Canada. The song’s lyrics express gratitude and love for Mawlana Hazar Imam on the occasion of his 84th birthday.
Music video: Day of Happiness (Khushi Ka Yeh Din)
10 December 2020
The Ismaili is pleased to present Day of Happiness (Khushi Ka Yeh Din), in commemoration of Salgirah. This well-recognised composition is performed in five languages, and features voices and musical talent of the Jamat from around the world.
Music video: Mawla Teraa Shukr
8 December 2020
On day four of our Salgirah Song series, The Ismaili is pleased to present Mawla Teraa Shukr, performed by Taufiq Karmali and Farhana Kassamali. The song’s lyrics express gratitude for the grace and mercy of the Imam who is always by our side.
Music video: Dear Mawla
8 December 2020
The Ismaili is pleased to present Dear Mawla, featuring children of the Jamat from across the globe performing in different languages, in honour of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 84th birthday.
Music video: Mubarak Ho Salgirah
7 December 2020
The Ismaili is pleased to present Mubarak Ho Salgirah, featuring young Ismaili artists and performers from around the world, coming together to wish felicitations to Mawlana Hazar Imam and the global Jamat on the occasion of Salgirah.
Music video: Happy Birthday Shah Karim
6 December 2020
The Salgirah Song series continues with Happy Birthday Shah Karim, a heartfelt ode to the Imam-of-the-Time performed in Urdu by Naila Karmali in Calgary, Canada.
Music video: Roz-e Jashn
5 December 2020
The Ismaili is pleased to present Roz-e Jashn, the first in a series of songs being released this week to celebrate Salgirah. Roz-e Jashn, performed in Farsi, commemorates the birthday of the Imam-of-the-Time and offers gratitude for the blessings of this joyous occasion.
Music video: We serve the Jamat
4 December 2020
In celebration of International Volunteer Day, The Ismaili is pleased to present We serve the Jamat, performed in Farsi by Najib Shirzad and volunteers from the Jamat in Afghanistan. The song depicts the humility and commitment of volunteers who ensure the wellbeing of the entire community, year after year.
Music video: We are IVC
4 December 2020
Released to coincide with International Volunteer Day, We are IVC honours the Ismaili Volunteer Corps and others who continue a long-standing tradition by offering tireless and dedicated service to the Jamat and beyond.
