Difference between Ismaili and other Shias
5 Key Difference: Shia is one of the two major sects of Islam, the other being Sunni. Ismaili is a division within the Shia sect. The division is due to the […]
Understanding Ismaili Muslim Theology and Practice
JULY 11TH, 2017 6:56 AM KHALIL ANDANI 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 […]
A Brief History of Ismaili Muslims
JULY 6TH, 2017 KHALIL ANDANI If Islamophobia means fear and misunderstanding of Muslims, one could say Ismaili Muslims have suffered similar effects throughout their storied history, mostly at the hands […]
Perspective: When it comes to nurturing pluralism, the secret is serving others
A worldwide community of Ismaili Muslims shows that people can deepen their religious commitment when they help those outside of their faith By Eboo Patel Dec 18, 2022, 4:45am GMT+1 One of […]
Tajikistan puts the squeeze on Aga Khan-linked entities
TAJIKISTAN, CENTRAL ASIA The pressure comes months after a crackdown in the Pamirs against followers of the Europe-based religious leader. Jul 28, 2022The University of Central Asia in Khorog was […]
Aga Khan Award for Architecture Announces Winners of the 2020-2022 Cycle
Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA) announced the winners of the 2022 edition. From a pool of 463 projects nominated for the 15th Award Cycle (2020-2022), the six winners show examples […]
A Review of the Aga Khan’s “Where Hope Takes Root: Democracy and Pluralism in an Interdependent World”
[The following book review by Nizar Motani of His Highness the Aga Khan’s “Where Hope Takes Root” has been adapted from Barakah’s sister website, Simerg. The book was originally published […]
Statement by Prince Rahim Aga Khan at the virtual Afghanistan Conference 2022
SPEECH DELIVERED BY Prince Rahim Aga Khan LOCATION Afghanistan (31 March 2022) RELATED INFORMATION Press Release Video: Statement by Prince Rahim Aga Khan at the virtual Afghanistan Conference 2022 RELATED LINKS […]
Jhirk, the Aga Khan and the mystery of Jinnah’s birthplace
Jhirk, the Aga Khan and the mystery of Jinnah’s birthplace Local lore suggests Jinnah was born in Jhirk in 1876, at around the same time that the first Aga Khan […]
Why do Ismailis Pray Dua instead of Namaz like many other Muslims?
The prayer-form that most Muslims use today – called Namaz or Salah – was not taught by the Prophet Muhammad himself; it was actually derived and interpreted by the Sunni […]
How Aga Khan’s Family Built Nairobi’s Oldest Mosque
By GEOFFREY LUTTA on 25 January 2022 – 7:30 pmPhoto collage of file photo of Khoja Mosque located in NairobiFILE Any person who has walked on the streets of Nairobi has definitely come across a […]
European Horse Of The Year Dalakhani Dies At Age 21
by Press Release | 01.15.2021 | Dalakhani The Aga Khan Studs are saddened to announce that homebred champion Dalakhani has passed away on Jan. 15 at the age of 21. […]
Aga Khan development fund to buy Seacom cable for $603m
29 July 2020 | Alan Burkitt-Gray An international development agency run by the Aga Khan has applied for regulatory permission to buy 100% of Seacom, the subsea cable that links […]
Forbes: Harnessing The Power of Diversity Through Pluralism
by ismailimail Posted on July 16, 2019 “What a wonderful, liberating thing it would be if more of us, more of the time, could see diversity not as a burden, […]
Statement by the Prime Minister on Imamat Day
OTTAWA, July 11, 2019 /CNW/ – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Imamat Day: “On Imamat Day, we join Ismaili Muslims in Canada and around the world to celebrate the anniversary […]
Interview with Mawlana Hazar Imam by La Cohorte
Interview with Mawlana Hazar Imam by La Cohorte Entretien avec Mawlana Hazar Imam par La Cohorte (Français) Mawlana Hazar Imam was recently interviewed by Henri Weill, Editor-in-Chief of the French […]
Book Review of Mansoor Ladha’s Memoirs of a Muhindi: Fleeing East Africa for the West
28 December 2018 By NIZAR MOTANI ________________________________________________________ Memoirs of a Muhindi: Fleeing East Africa for the West By Mansoor Ladha, 252 pp. University of Regina Press, CDN$ 23.15 (at Amazon), […]
Aga Khan at 2018 Conference on Afghanistan
Aga Khan at 2018 Conference on Afghanistan Regional cooperation and a commitment to pluralism are key to a country’s national development and stability, says Aga Khan Geneva, Switzerland, 28 November […]
The British Museum’s latest journey into the Islamic world started 30 years ago
Source: The National By Venetia Porter The Albukhary Foundation Gallery of the Islamic World brings a rich culture to life through everyday objects started working at the British Museum […]
Aga Khan officially opens garden in Edmonton
Wednesday, October 24, 2018 His Highness the Aga Khan officially opened the Aga Khan Garden this month in Edmonton. The Aga Khan Garden, located at the University of Alberta […]