Films and Videos
See the Ismaili Community in Action through video galleries.
Music Video: Dua-e-Reham
24 August 2020
The Ismaili is pleased to present Dua-e-Reham, a well-known and beloved poem set to music, and performed by Faisal Amlani, Nafeesa Dhalwani, and Tanzeel Bhaidani, with music by Alishah Wadsaria. The timeless lyrics were authored by the esteemed poet-philosopher Muhammad Iqbal over a century ago, and encourage us to exemplify universal ethics by being good citizens and showing compassion to those less fortunate than ourselves.
Music Video: Mazee Balayem
17 August 2020
The Ismaili is pleased to present Mazee Balayem, performed by the Yusuf Khirad Band at the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre in Khorog, Tajikistan, in 2019. The lyrics, attributed to Jalal al-Din Rumi, express the complexity of human existence and the importance of zikr. The musical composition is a blend of traditional Central Asian instruments such as the daf, doirah, rubab, and sehtar, and modern instruments including the keyboard and guitar.
Music Video: The Birds
10 August 2020
The Ismaili is pleased to present The Birds, a multilingual song composed, produced, and performed by senior members of the Global Jamat. It is inspired by Farid ud-Din Attar's Persian poem Conference of the Birds, in which a group of birds join together and undertake a challenging journey to seek the court of their king.
Music Video: Close to You
3 August 2020
Performed by a group of high school students in Calgary, Canada, the song Close to You shares messages of hope, unity, and faith. During these challenging times, it reminds us that we are never alone, and expresses gratitude for the support and guidance received from the Imam-of-the-Time.
Video: Celebrating 100 days of The Ismaili TV
30 July 2020
Since launching in April 2020, The Ismaili TV has streamed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, had over two million views and aired thousands of hours of programming. In this short video, members of the Jamat from around the world convey their gratitude and best wishes to The Ismaili TV in recognition of its 100-day anniversary.
Video: Eid al-Adha greetings for the Jamat
30 July 2020
Each of the Ismaili National Council Presidents shares Eid greetings and felicitations as the global Jamat celebrates the occasion of Eid al-Adha together at home.
Video: Youth in Syria get creative during lockdown
28 July 2020
Global Encounters alumni from Syria explain how they have been spending time during the recent lockdown, including learning how to play musical instruments, engaging in arts and crafts, dance, online courses, and more.
Music Video: Parwardigar
27 July 2020
The Ismaili is pleased to present Parwardigar, which translates as “sustainer.” This composition thanks God for cherishing and nurturing us. During challenging times, it can be easy to forget the blessings bestowed on us. Parwardigar is a song about recognising the grace in our lives, and expressing gratitude for these gifts.
Music Video: Rays of the Same Light
21 July 2020
The Ismaili is pleased to present Rays of the Same Light, a song created in commemoration of Imamat Day by Kenya's Pamoja Ensemble.
Music Video: Tera Karam
14 July 2020
The Ismaili is pleased to present Tera Karam, meaning ‘Your Grace,’ a song written by Taufiq Karmali for Imamat Day.
Video: Imamat Day greetings
10 July 2020
Each of the Ismaili National Council Presidents shares greetings and felicitations as the global Jamat celebrates the joyous occasion of Imamat Day together at home.
Music Video: My Imam
9 July 2020
The Ismaili is pleased to present My Imam, a cheerful and upbeat track written, composed, and produced as an original piece especially for the occasion of Imamat Day this year. Featuring musicians and young children from across the global Jamat, this collaboration is a dedication of love and devotion to Imam-e-Zaman, our Imam-of-the-Time. The song expresses gratitude for the Imam’s guidance and blessings of peace, hope, and light.
