Conversations, Interviews & Speeches
Alim Hirji, the elite table tennis athlete, shares his experiences in the sport and his personal journey to success. SPO-007
Farhan Lalji, sports reporter for TSN's SportsCentre, and Nabil Karim, sports anchor for ESPN's SportsCentre share their experiences of their careers in sports media. SPO-006
Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center in collaboration with the City of Houston and the Consulate General of Pakistan in Houston is pleased to present a performance featuring Fareed Ayaz and Abu Muhammad Qawwals. The legendary master musicians from Pakistan hail from the historical Qawwal Bachon Ka Gharana, the oldest school of Hindustani classical music tradition. The duo is continuing a rich family tradition going back centuries performing Qawwali, the Sufi devotional art form that brings literary works that span several cultural and geographic influences.
Mawlana Hazar Imam receives Carnegie Medal for Philanthropy & Golden Jubilee Visit to United Kingdom
Mawlana Hazar Imam was among six recipients of the 2005 Andrew Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy. In this episode we see highlights of the awards ceremony, then look back on Mawlana Hazar Imam's Golden Jubilee visit to the United Kingdom, which outlines more of his work and achievements in the region.
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.