Faith & Traditions
ITREB India Saaptahik Sandesh: Qualities of Prophet Muhammad (SAS) in Contemporary Time - 30 October 2020
Ginans - Ismaili religious literature originating from the religion-cultural context of the Indian Subcontinent, has sometimes been viewed as “lacking Islamic personality”. This talk will challenge this view and introduce audiences to multiple examples of religious poetry used by various Muslim traditions from the region to highlight typical characteristics of the literature that are greatly influenced by South Asian cultural contexts. The talk will also introduce the audience to multiple IIS publications that one can turn to in order to learn more and gain further insights into this topic.
Ginans - Ismaili religious literature originating from the religion-cultural context of the Indian Subcontinent, has sometimes been viewed as “lacking Islamic personality”. This talk will challenge this view and introduce audiences to multiple examples of religious poetry used by various Muslim traditions from the region to highlight typical characteristics of the literature that are greatly influenced by South Asian cultural contexts. The talk will also introduce the audience to multiple IIS publications that one can turn to in order to learn more and gain further insights into this topic.
The Ismaili Centre 2020 Global Milad un-Nabi Lecture: The Quest for a Moral Economy in the Post-Covid Era with Prof. Mohamed Iqbal Asaria, CBE, a leading thinker and practitioner of Islamic Finance, will deliver a short presentation followed by a moderated discussion with Aga Khan Foundation (UK) National Committee Chairman, Mr. Mahmood Ahmed 11 November 2020.
Eid-E-Milad-un-Nabi has a great meaning: 'Nabi' means 'A man sent directly by God to mankind to lead them to the right path', Eid means 'Festive' and Milad means 'Birth'. Together it means the festival of the birth of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). What better way to celebrate His (PBUH) life, than by having a soulful discussion with scholars to reflect on his dedication to Islam. Through this program, we celebrate and give tribute to our beloved Prophet (PBUH).
ITREB India: Saaptahik Sandesh - Leadership Address: President Ashish Merchant and Music - An Expression of Human Spirituality 6 November 2020.
Exploring select examples from the Dawr al-Satr (765-909 CE) and the Fatimid period (909-1171 CE) of our history, Dr. Shainool Jiwa illustrates how the Imams and the leadership at the time dealt with challenging circumstances of their age, using them as a springboard for laying stronger foundations for the future of the Jamat across various regions of the world.
The Institute of Ismaili Studies and The University of Melbourne Shari’a has long been a source of misunderstanding across both the Muslim and non-Muslim worlds. In this webinar, Dr. Matthew Nelson, professor at the University of Melbourne hosts a panel discussion that aims to demystify shari’a, putting it in the context of current issues. Dr. Mohammed Keshavjee, co-author of Understanding Sharia: Islamic Law in a Globalised World, and an esteemed panel of speakers, delve into issues of integration, identity politics, and the role of women. A partnership between the Asia Institute at the University of Melbourne and the Institute of Ismaili Studies.
This session discusses the ethical framework that informs a cosmopolitan mindset. It explores the various dimensions of the ideas of cosmopolitanism and cosmopolitan ethics, including some critiques and constraints, to help Jamat develop a grounded appreciation of this concept.
ITREB India Milad Al-Nabi: Prophet Muhammad (SAS) A Moral Model And Inspiration.
Milad-un-Nabi, also known as Mawlid, is a significant day of celebration for Muslims around the world as it is Prophet Muhammad's birthday. This program by ITREB Tanzania shares a meaningful journey to commemorate our beloved Prophet: Pre-primary and primary students share their learnings from the Ta’lim curriculum, ECDC students will complement these learnings by showing us how they apply these ethics and values in their everyday lives today, secondary students will share how traditional Mawlid is celebrated in Zanzibar, and concluding with a reflection on the life of the Prophet by a STEP teacher.
ITREB India: Saaptahik Sandesh - How to Gain Peace and Strength from Challenges.
This webinar on pluralism explores the diverse expressions of faith practiced by communities globally. Introduced by Khushboo Panjwani with content presented by Alwaezeen Farhana Zaveri and Dr Malik Khalfan.
How have pandemics shaped many aspects of human culture, including religious communities? Dr. Farid Panjwani explores pandemics historically, in terms of religion and religious thought, using examples such as the Black Death in the 14th century.
During times of crisis, some of us might ask whether God indeed loves humankind. Referring to Muslim traditions, this talk introduces the concepts of divine love - mahabbat/hubb (love), shukr (gratitude) and rahmat and encourages viewers to reflect on the ways in which a believer can reciprocate divine love. The talk will also introduce audiences to multiple IIS publications that one can refer to and read in order to learn more about this topic.
India Weekly Show: Saaptahik Sandesh Dawa Aur Dua A new Perspective on Mental Health – 9 October 2020.
Facets of Faith, Alwaeza Salima Versi delves into the lived experiences of key female figures in our history, and probes into how we can benefit from their cumulative experiences. She further discusses how these shared experiences continue to enrich us and teach us about justice, piety, and faith.
ITREB Canada: Facets of Faith - Ginans are a great source of knowledge for Ismailis. They were composed in South Asian languages and many of us now live in countries where we speak and communicate in other languages. Alwaez Shiraz Kanji on this week's episode of Facets of Faith to learn more about the great value that Ginans and our other devotional literature give us. He also discusses how we can preserve this valued tradition.
ITREB Canada: Facets of Faith - Alwaez Allahbakhsh Jaffery will explore the role of the Qasida tradition in the history of our Jamat. Originating in pre–Islamic Arabia, qasidas have come to refer to any poem of a certain length in Arabic, Persian and Turkish literatures. Qasidas are also composed to celebrate festivals and are an important expression of devotion for Ismailis in Central Asia and Syria. Alwaez Allahbaksh takes us on a mystical journey through the world of Qasidas.
India Weekly Show: Saaptahik Sandesh Prayers of the Prophets – 2 October 2020.
ITREB Portugal: Our Bayt-ul-Ilm School - Talim Open Day.