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Talika Mubarak of Mawlana Hazar Imam, 11 July 2021
10 July 2021
Music video: Rehmat ni Varsha
9 July 2021
To coincide with the celebrations of Imamat Day this year, we present a rendition of the popular Gujarati geet Rehmat ni Varsha. Originally written by Asif Meherali, the lyrics convey gratitude for all the blessings we enjoy on the special occasion of Imamat Day.
Depth of Field: The Aga Khan Beyond the Lens
9 July 2021
A new collection of personal photographs — many never-before published — offers a fascinating glimpse into the work and life of Mawlana Hazar Imam. The book, entitled Depth of Field, is available to pre-order now from The Ismaili Shop.
Music video: My Imam, My Iman
9 July 2021
The Ismaili is pleased to present My Imam, My Iman, a specially commissioned song for the occasion of Imamat Day this year. Performed by young members of the Jamat from around the world, the composition explores their ambitions for their lives and for the world, all while expressing their iman (faith) in the Imam-of-the-Time.
Talika Mubarak of Mawlana Hazar Imam, 11 July 2021 (Arabic)
8 July 2021
بمناسبة عيد الإمامة، تكرَّم مولانا الإمامُ الحاضرُ بإرسالِ كلمةٍ مباركةٍ إلى الجماعةِ العالميةِ، تتمُّ مشاركتها على موقع الإسماعيلي.
Imamat Day 2021 celebrations on The Ismaili TV
6 July 2021
The Ismaili is pleased to announce an Imamat Day programme to be aired on The Ismaili TV, 9-11 July, featuring various content to entertain and inspire the Jamat while commemorating the 64th Imamat Day of our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam.
Giving nature a voice
28 June 2021
Mawlana Hazar Imam has often spoken of the importance of caring for the environment. In Ottawa in 2013, he said, “Our faith constantly reminds us to observe and be thankful for the beauty of the world and the universe around us, and our responsibility and obligation, as good stewards of God’s creation, to leave the world in a better condition than we found it.” Young people today are shouldering this responsibility, and raising awareness of environmental issues, including through the medium of film.
Music video: Mawla Tera Shukriya
28 June 2021
This week, The Ismaili presents Mawla Tera Shukriya, a song written to express gratitude for the blessings we enjoy everyday. The lyrics also feature a humble request for mushkil-asan during times of difficulty and hardship.
Interning at AKDN: A student’s story
28 June 2021
University of Central Asia student Payrov Dehqonov interned at the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat, and helped to analyse data in order to better prepare communities in Tajikistan that are at high-risk of being impacted by natural disasters.
Nurturing environmentally responsible leaders of tomorrow
26 June 2021
As the impact of climate change intensifies over time, it is the young people of today who will face the worst consequences. To address this urgent issue, the Aga Khan Academies recently held its inaugural Climate and Environment Conference, featuring students from across the Academies network, along with alumni and prominent guests.
Interview with Esen Salma Kaya, curator at Aga Khan Centre Gallery
24 June 2021
Making Paradise: Exploring the Concept of Eden through Art and Islamic Garden Design is the latest exhibition at the Aga Khan Centre Gallery in London, UK. In this interview, its curator Esen Salma Kaya gives an insight into the multi-sensory show, the diverse artists involved, and planning it “from the heart.”
Mawlana Hazar Imam expresses confidence in UCA graduates to fulfil ‘special responsibility’
17 June 2021
Against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains, the University of Central Asia celebrated the achievements of its inaugural cohort of graduates: the Class of 2021. A live-streamed convocation brought together students, family members, faculty, and well-wishers across multiple countries and time zones around the world.
