His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan arrives in Portugal ahead of being honoured with a doctorate degree from Universidade NOVA de Lisboa

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His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan arrived in Lisbon today and was welcomed by an honour guard. (image credit: AKDN/ Antonio Pedrosa) His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan arrived in Lisbon, Portugal earlier today and was welcomed by an honour guard. Tomorrow, July 20, 2017 in the presence of the President…

WEBCAST: Mawlana Hazar Imam receives Honorary Degree from Universidade NOVA de Lisboa — The Ismaili

Universidade NOVA de Lisboa is honouring Mawlana Hazar Imam with a doctorate honoris causa in the presence of the President of the Portuguese Republic on 20 July 2017. This event will be webcast at The.Ismaili/live starting at 2:00 PM Lisbon time (GMT+1) Source;  The Ismaili Earlier: Gallery: Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Lisbon Source: The…

“How Germany ticks” — The new website of the Germany platform

Informing the world about Germany and conveying a positive image of the country number among the Federal Foreign Office’s most important tasks. One of the most important instruments in this regard is the Germany platform. The world can gain an impression of our country in nine languages on the website http://www.deutschland.de, as well as on…

Britain’s ‘missing’ Muslim women — By Line Nyhagen on the Conversation com

Whether British citizens with Muslim beliefs are sufficiently committed to “British values” and to a “British way of life” is a topic of intense political and media debate. Now a new report on “Missing Muslims” launched by the Citizens Commission on Islam, Participation and Public Life on July 3 has challenged the allegation that Muslim citizens are disengaged from…

Part 5 Release: Isma’ili RoundUp (formerly Ismaili Potpourri) – Most Interesting, Accessible, and Credible Videos

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As we commence celebrating the momentous Diamond Jubilee, here is collection of the most interesting, accessible, and informative videos for the Jamat’s enjoyment. Playlists: Ismaili RoundUp: The Best of YouTube The entire collection features well-recognized scholars such as Aziz Esmail, Ali Asani, Daryoush M. Poor, Hussein Rashid, Shafique Virani, Farid Esack, Khalil…

60 Years of Muslim Leadership: The Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee — By Khalil Andani on The Islamic Monthly–TIM com

This is part three of a three-part series on Ismaili Muslims. Read part one here, “A Brief History of Ismaili Muslims.” Read part two here, “Understanding Ismaili Muslim Theology and Practice.” THE AGA KHAN WELCOMED BY A CROWD IN TAJIKISTAN, IN 1998 >AKDN/GARY OTT Beyond the realm of ritual worship, the Ismaili Imamat and community…

Two remarkable stories of TNK Volunteers who gave their Professional knowledge to the Developing countries

Taking Off to Build Local Capacity for Early Childhood Development — By  NARMEEN LAKHAN “When I submitted my TKN Niyat in 2007, I had no idea how things would transpire over the years,” says Dr. Almina Pardhan upon reflecting on the success of the Early Child Development program that she helped implement in five countries…

Mawlana Hazar Imam receives Jamat’s pledges and prayers on the occasion of his Diamond Jubilee — The Ismaili

Gouvieux, France, 12 July 2017 — Yesterday, Ismaili Muslims all over the world symbolically crossed the threshold of Aiglemont and joined in procession with hundreds of senior Jamati leaders, as they called on the residence of the Imam of the Time to offer homage on the occasion of his Diamond Jubilee. At the forecourt of…

Shia Ismaili Imam calls on community to support education, invigorate civil society institutions, and seek knowledge to benefit all

Gouvieux, France, 11 July 2017 — His Highness the Aga Khan commenced his Diamond Jubilee, or 60 years as the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the world’s Shia Ismaili Muslims. On 11 July 2017, His Highness the Aga Khan commences his Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 years as the Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims….

EU funds project to build a bridge at Tajikistan-Afghanistan border

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Source: Times of Central Asia The project will be implemented by Aga Khan Foundation and PATRIP Foundation. DUSHANBE — A High-Level EU mission has paid an official visit to Tajikistan. The mission consisted of Mr. Stefano Manservisi, Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Cooperation, and Mr. Peter Burian, EU…

Videos: Diamond Jubilee of His Highness the Aga Khan: Pakistan, Kenya, London, Tanzania

Source: Zara Hat Kay ***** Dawn Com Pakistan Ismaili Wisdom ***** His highness the Aga Khan celebrates diamond jubilee — Kenya NTV Source: Kenya NTV ***** Ismaili community celebrates 60 years with ga Khan as their spiritual leader — Daily Nation Source: DailyNation ***** Diamond Jubilee celebration 2017#London#OneJamat#Ismaili Source: OneJamat Dj 2017 ***** Prince Agha…

The Paigah Tombs: The lime and mortar wonders — By Krishna Sripada on The Hindu com

The Paigah Tombs are Hyderabad’s hidden heritage in a maze of alleys The Paigah Tombs are an interesting place to revisit history of Hyderabad  The Paigah Tombs are just 4 km southeast of Charminar and yet, it is hard to find them, lost as they are in a maze of alleys. Blink and you could…

Ilan Pappe′s latest publications Israel′s mega-prison|Also read "This situation is not temporary, it is the future" and “The Biggest Prison on Earth” on Qantara de

The dissident Israeli historian and activist Ilan Pappe is known for his challenging and meticulously researched books on the Israeli-Palestine conflict. His two latest books are in keeping with this reputation. By Susannah Tarbush Ten Myths About Israel (Verso) is a paperback intended to be accessible to the general reader. The hefty hardback The Biggest…

‘Chunfengdeyi’–(means ‘happy in Germany) Chinese bloggers in Germany |German Embassy invited three Blogers from China

Promoting a positive image of Germany abroad is an important job for German missions abroad. But how does it work in practice? Our Embassy in Beijing has taken an innovative approach and invited three popular bloggers to Germany – with great success! Blogger and street artist Qi Xinghua in Berlin Chunfengdeyi – happy in Germany…

GALLERY: Diamond Jubilee Homage Ceremony — The Ismaili

GALLERY: Diamond Jubilee Homage Ceremony: 11 July 2017 –  Aiglemont,-Paris ,France Source: The Ismaili ->>>>><<<<<

Understanding Ismaili Muslim Theology and Practice — By Khalil Andani on The Islamic Monthly – TIM

This is part two of a three-part series on Ismaili Muslims. Read part one here, “A Brief History of Ismaili Muslims.” Until recently, most people learned about Ismaili beliefs from polemic composed by their detractors. This was even true in Orientalist Islamic studies scholarship for several decades, resulting in the proliferation of inaccuracies and misrepresentations…

Aga Khan’s diamond jubilee brings focus to spiritual leader’s contributions to world — By Fabian Dawson on The Province com

Aga Khan (…) But there is another side to Islam, one we rarely see, read or hear about. One that inspires with pluralism, humanitarianism and action framed in ethical service and unrelenting philanthropy. It’s the side of Islam that lives among us, creating a legacy of hospitals, schools, business enterprises and cultural institutions to impact…

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Aaj Raj Mubarak – Munajat (Instrumental Rendition) — Mehboob Thawer

Wishing Diamond Jubilee Mubarak to Ismailis worldwide! To commemorate Diamond Jubilee of our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam, I want to share my instrumental rendition of Ya Ali Khub Mijalis. Instrumental rendition by: Mehboob Thawer Video filmed and edited by: Derek Wong http://www.youtube.com/covist Source:Mehboob Orchestra ->>>>><<<<<-

Homage to the Imam-of-the-Time — The Ismaili

In Islam, homage to Allah’s last and final messenger and his family is an established tradition and practice, enshrined in the Holy Qur’an and Prophetic tradition. The tradition of dignified ceremonial homage to the Imams has continued through the ages, holding special spiritual significance. Mawlana Hazar Imam with Ismaili leaders from around the world on…