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On the occasion of Laylat al-Qadr, The Ismaili is pleased to present a rendition of the Hamd Allah Hu, performed by Fitoor. Originally popularised by Qari Waheed Zafar Qasmi, this devotional composition in Arabic and Urdu expresses reverence and admiration for Allah and Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family).
Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Power, commemorates one of the most significant events in the history of Islam. It is the night when Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) received the first revelation from Allah.
Muslims around the world look forward to Eid al-Fitr as an occasion of peace, happiness, joy and festivity. It is a day for special prayers and the extension of forgiveness and generosity.
In an exclusive interview with The Ismaili TV, Dr Gijs Walraven, AKDN’s Director for Health, recounts the history of the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) and explains how its principles are put into practice.
How can professionals remain relevant in today’s fast-paced and competitive job market? What should business-owners do to stay ahead of the field? The latest episode of Navigating Today’s Economy sheds light on these issues and more.
On 4 March, at the Ismaili Centre Vancouver, two strangers came together to share a special moment — 50 years after first crossing paths during a milestone event in both of their lives.
28 March 2023: At around 11.30 AM today, a man armed with a knife entered the premises of the Ismaili Centre in Lisbon and attacked three people, killing two and injuring the third. The police and security services immediately responded, and the attacker has been taken into custody.
The increased cost of energy and the use of fossil fuels are creating increasing financial and health impacts on households and businesses. This is due to the increasing demand for and the limited supply of energy sources, as well as the use of carbon-based fuels to generate energy. This can lead not only to an increase in prices of goods and services but also effects on mental and physical health.
As part of their pledge to be climate champions, the Aga Khan Scouts and Guides in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, planted a micro-forest at Upanga Jamatkhana last month in collaboration with Ismaili CIVIC and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF).
Pakistan Day, celebrated on 23 March, saw four outstanding individuals receive prestigious awards from the President of Pakistan, Dr Arif Alvi. These included the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, Sitara-e-Imtiaz, Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, and the President’s Award for Pride of Performance. The recipients were recognised for significant contributions to their respective fields, to the national interests of Pakistan, or to world peace, cultural, and other significant public endeavours.
In a special interview for The Ismaili TV, Michael Kocher, General Manager of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) speaks about the complex and multigenerational issues of poverty and lack of inclusivity. He shares examples of the work AKF is doing in 18 countries to improve the quality of life in an equitable and sustainable way.
Uma das muitas práticas devocionais que os Muçulmanos observam em vários pontos do ano é o jejum (sawm). Os Muçulmanos têm diferentes formas de jejum, incluindo todas as formas de auto-contenção. Isto inclui não comer e beber, alimentar uma pessoa pobre, ser absorvido na lembrança de Deus, evitar mexericos ou dizer coisas más, não ser ganancioso com os olhos ou a boca, mostrar humildade, e a purificação de si próprio.
Over the past year, many of us have been impacted by inflation, stagflation, and even shrinkflation. What do these terms mean, and how can we mitigate risks posed by the current economic environment? A new series on The Ismaili TV aims to address these very questions.
Join us from Karachi for the fourth and final instalment of The Ismaili Update: AKU40. Episode four includes more highlights of Princess Zahra’s visit to Karachi, during which she toured AKU’s facilities and new projects, took part in a cutting-edge research presentation, and attended a student talent showcase.
Em 2024, o Global Encounters Festival, uma iniciativa da nova instituição Global Encounters, combinará o Jubilee Arts e o Jubilee Games num único local. Artistas e atletas talentosos de mais de 30 países irão juntar-se para competir, atuar e expor-se no palco mundial.
Aujourd'hui, les Ismailis du monde entier célèbrent le Navroz, un festival qui marque le début d'une nouvelle année et le premier jour du printemps. Navroz signifie une période de renouveau spirituel et de rajeunissement physique, ainsi qu'un esprit
As we celebrate the festival of Navroz, The Ismaili is pleased to share a photo of Mawlana Hazar Imam with his grandsons Prince Irfan, aged seven, and Prince Sinan, aged six, taken recently at his Lisbon residence.
In 2024, talented artists and athletes from more than 30 countries will converge, compete, perform and exhibit on the world stage. The Global Encounters Festival, an initiative of the new Global Encounters institution, will bring together the Jubilee Arts and Jubilee Games in one location.
The Ismaili is pleased to present Suhana Roz by a group of music artists from Pakistan. The song highlights how the occasion of Navroz gladdens our hearts with hopes of prosperity and rejuvenation.
