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May 25, 2012

Newly Digitised Video Lecture: Recording of Professor Waardenburg’s lecture delivered in 1983 on ‘German Orientalism and the Study of Islam’– Institute of Ismaili Studies

This video is a 44 minute recording of Professor Waardenburg’s lecture delivered in 1983 at the IIS on ‘German Orientalism and the Study of Islam’. The talk was part of a seminar series centered on the theme of ‘Orientalism and … Continue reading →

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May 11, 2012

IIS Research Associate Presents at a Quran Conference at SOAS – Institute of Ismaili Studies News

May 2012 Dr Karen Bauer, Research Associate in the Qur’anic Studies Unit at the IIS, presented at the Seventh Biennial Conference on The Qur’an: Text, Society & Culture held at SOAS. Dr Bauer’s paper, entitled Women’s Testimony and the Re-Interpretability … Continue reading →

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May 2, 2012

IIS Co-Sponsors Workshop in San Francisco on Cultural Responses to the Qur’an -Institute of Ismaili Studies News

April 2012 Dr Nuha Al-Sha‘ar, from the Qur’anic Studies Unit at the IIS, organised a Pre-Conference Workshop entitled Cultural Responses to the Qur’an in association with the American Academy of Religion (AAR) Qur’an Group. The workshop explored the reading and … Continue reading →

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April 27, 2012

A life in the service of development – Article by His Highness the Aga Khan at Politique Internationale

In the Media Reproduced at AKDN org from Politique Internationale (English edition of special issue on Agence française de développement), n°134 – Winter 2011-2012 I am thankful for this opportunity to share with your readers some thoughts about development problems … Continue reading →

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April 25, 2012

Simerg’s Third Anniversary and the Blog’s Most Popular Pieces (Part 1 of 2) – by Malik Merchant, Editor

Dazzled by the Light of Imamat To mark this blog’s third anniversary, we recently launched the series, “Thanking Ismaili Historical Figures,” with the publication of three letters by Andrew Kosorok (Makers of the Fatimid Blue Qur’an), Mohezin Tejani (Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan) and Aziz Kurwa … Continue reading →

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April 13, 2012

Institute of Ismaili Studies Publishes Qur’an Commentary of Abu’l-Qasim al-Qushayri – IIS News

April 2012 The IIS is pleased to announce the publication of Sufi Master and Qur’an Scholar: Abu’l-Qasim al-Qushayri and the Lata’if al-isharat by Martin Nguyen. This volume, the eighth in the Qur’anic Studies Series, examines the Qur’anic commentary (tafsir) entitled, … Continue reading →

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April 1, 2012

Latest Volume “On Magic” in Epistles of the Brethren of Purity Series Published – The Institute of Ismaili Studies

The IIS is pleased to announce the publication of On Magic I: An Arabic Critical Edition and English Translation of Epistle 52 a which is part of the bilingual (Arabic and English) Epistles of the Brethren of Purityseries. Epistle 52, … Continue reading →

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March 29, 2012

A “Thank You” Letter to the Makers of the Blue Qur’an by Andrew Kosorok at Simerg com

The Brigham Young University (BYU) Museum of Art, in Provo, Utah, has just welcomed on campus the exhibition Beauty and Belief: Crossing Bridges with the Arts of Islamic Culture, assembled and presented by Dr. Sabiha Al-Khemir. Among the 250 items is a … Continue reading →

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March 26, 2012

The Palace and the poet – Saudi Armco World’s News /photos story on poet Alexander Pushkin’s and Palace of Crimean Khan

“snip” Many books have been written about Russia’s geopolitical interest in the strategic Black Sea peninsula of Crimea, dating back to the times of Peter the Great. But it only takes one slim volume of poetry to understand Crimea’s hold … Continue reading →

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March 26, 2012

Video on Islamic Education in the UK : A View to the Future – By Tariq Ramadan

‘Islamic Education’ (University of Oxford) – Tariq Ramadan ***** Source: Fiqhapedia ‘Islamic Education in the UK: A View To The Future’ 2012 Tariq Ramadan Jesus College University of Oxford Read more: http://www.tariqramadan.com/Islamic-Education-in-the-UK-A-View,11885.html ->>>>><<<<<-

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- “One plant for me and one for my country” — Ismailis in Kabul mark Navroz with a tree planting
- Nutrition Centre: Cooking is easy, quick and healthy when you do it with Aunty-ji!
  The latest edition of the popular Cooking with Aunty-ji took place at NSF2012, the UK Ismaili National Sports Festival held in April. The event created greater awareness among younger and older members of the community about the importance of good nutrition.
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- Roza Otunbayeva – former President of the Kyrgyz Republic – Visits Canada to Deliver an Inaugural Pluralism Lecture at Global Centre for Pluralism
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- His Highness the Aga Khan is giving introductory speech at Global Centre for Pluralism’s inaugural lecture
  H.H. Aga Khan is giving introductory speech at GCP inaugural lecture. http://t.co/lfZM8AeY— KG Embassy in USA (@kgembassy) May 28, 2012 Aga Khan: Roza Otunbayeva guided her country through difficult democratic path. Otunbayva was first KG amassador to Canada— Muktar Djumaliev (@MuktarDjumaliev) May 28, 2012 R.Otunbayeva: we are now opening new st […]
The Ismaili Centres around the world

The Ismaili Centre, London. Photo: Crispin Boyle
The Ismaili Centre in London is a religious, social and cultural meeting place for the Ismaili Muslim community in the United Kingdom. Opened in 1985, the Centre is the first religious and cultural centre to be specially designed and built for the Ismaili community in the West. Located in South Kensington, the Ismaili Centre occupies a prominent island site on Cromwell Road, facing the Victoria and Albert Museum on one of the major thoroughfares leading out of London.
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The Ismaili Centre, Burnaby. Photo: Garry Otte
The Ismaili Centre in Burnaby, a tree-lined suburb of Greater Vancouver, is the first such centre to be purpose-built by the Ismaili Muslim community in Canada. Access to the building is gained through a courtyard garden, which is enhanced by fountains, trees and flowers. Inside, a prayer hall provides facilities for communal services and quiet contemplation. The facility also includes a social hall, administrative offices, council chamber and classrooms for religious instruction.
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The Ismaili Centre, Lisbon. Photo: Gary Otte
The Ismaili Centre in Lisbon established, for the first time in continental Europe, a permanent place where spaces for gathering for Ismaili Muslims complemented premises for an international network of social, cultural and economic development institutions serving people of all faiths, backgrounds and origins. Access to the Ismaili Centre is through a landscaped park that surrounds buildings interspersed with courtyards and open patios. The complex combines multipurpose halls, open and enclosed areas for social functions, exhibitions and cultural presentations with offices and spaces for more contemplative gatherings of members of the Ismaili community.
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The Ismaili Centre Dubai. Photo: Gary Otte
The Ismaili Centre, Dubai is a complex of creative spaces for contemplative, cultural, educational and recreational purposes, designed to encourage understanding and the sharing of wisdom from many perspectives. Built on land that was donated by the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, the Centre was opened on 26 March 2008 as part of the commemoration of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Golden Jubilee. Regional and cosmopolitan in its conception, the Ismaili Centre, Dubai draws on spiritual and intellectual roots that give it contemporary resonance. Its courtyards, gardens and watercourses, set amidst interlinking interiors, propose a harmony of tradition and timelessness.
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The Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe. Photo: Gary Otte
Opened in 2009, the Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe is the first such Centre in Central Asia — a region that has been home to Ismaili Muslims for more than a thousand years. It stands as both a reminder of great history and accomplishment, and a call on the peoples of the region to reflect on that inheritance as they shape the world of tomorrow. Inspired by some of the region’s most distinctive monuments, the architecture of the Ismaili Centre blends many craft and artisanal traditions of Central Asia. It is designed to facilitate cultural and intellectual exchange, and to re-invigorate the spirit of enquiry characterised by scholars whose contributions over the centuries were encouraged by the Ismaili Muslim community under the patronage of its leadership.

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