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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.
In the second round of the USA National High School Senior Online Rapid Chess Tournament, chess prodigy Danial Asaria hovered over the resign button on his computer screen. He describes the moment as being “completely dead lost.” However, since this was his final chess tournament as a high school student, he did not want to regret what could have been, so he continued to play.
According to the American Psychiatric Association, 36 per cent of Americans say coronavirus is having a serious impact on their mental health. This means that in every group of three friends, at least one could be at risk of developing a mental health condition.
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.
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.
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.
Recent months have been a challenging time for the global Jamat. Schools, stores, workplaces, and Jamatkhanas around the world temporarily closed their doors in order to protect the health and safety of those around them. This introduced a void in many peoples’ day-to-day lives. However, with challenge comes opportunity, and exactly 100 days ago — mere weeks after the global shutdowns — The Ismaili launched an online TV channel in an effort to help fill the void.
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.
The involvement of youth in solving complex global issues is crucial to the human race’s trajectory. Here are a few examples of some unique stories of young Ismailis paving the way for the future.
The Ismaili is pleased to present the Eid al-Adha programme, bringing the Jamat together to celebrate in multiple languages and timezones.
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.
The Ismaili is pleased to present Rays of the Same Light, a song created in commemoration of Imamat Day by Kenya's Pamoja Ensemble.
Ismaili youth and young professionals have come together for the IDE8 open innovation challenge to find solutions to the world's most significant challenges. Through this process, they will learn skills that will help them prepare for a dynamic future, as well as assist those around them in need of support.
The Ismaili is pleased to present Tera Karam, meaning ‘Your Grace,’ a song written by Taufiq Karmali for Imamat Day.
Mawlana Hazar Imam has frequently commented on the value of sharing our time and knowledge with Jamats around the world and with the communities in which they live. Canadian Ismaili health professionals have taken that message to heart, having a long history of partnering with the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) to improve the quality of life of people around the world.
Since its launch in 2016, over 200 students have participated in the Reach for the Stars Mentorship Programme in India. Through mentorship, immersion visits, and conversations with industry stalwarts, the technology track of the programme has steered students from diverse backgrounds towards niche careers, high-impact professional pathways, and stellar academic programmes.
The Ismaili is pleased to announce the release of our official mobile app, putting the latest news related to the Jamat and its institutions in your pocket!
The upcoming Global STEM Festival will focus on providing children and young adults of the Jamat an opportunity to explore concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, to acquire the skills needed to be successful in their lives and careers.
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On 30 June 2020, Salma Lakhani, a member of the Jamat in Edmonton, was named as the next Lieutenant Governor of Alberta by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
