Learn the ancient art of Kufic Calligraphy from Jalal Gilani. The Kufic script has long been used as a preferred calligraphy style for Quranic transcription and architectural decoration. It is characterized by angular, rectilinear letterforms and their horizontal orientation. Re-create basic structural forms of Arabic and Urdu letters into geometric designs, a technique that feels much like solving a puzzle.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates hosted a live 24-hour online cultural marathon #symposium which saw #UAE Ambassadors from countries around the world engaging with museum directors, artists, design specialists, and heads of cultural institutions on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and sharing insights in relation to future trends. The conversation took place between His Excellency Fahad Al Raqbani, UAE Ambassador to Canada, and Dr Mahmoud Eboo, Diplomatic Representative of the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat and the AgaKhan Development Network in Canada.
ITREB UK Ambiguity, Love and Longing in the Urdu ghazal. Ali Sethi in conversation with Professor Ali Asani - 15 August 2020.
Focus on the importance of Islamic architecture and how it has evolved over the years. Additionally, discuss how Islamic architecture interacts with culture and society and stress the role of human agency in shaping that interplay on 12 November 2020.
A healthy living presentation at North London JK. Dr. Shairoz Merchant, Consultant Oncologist talks about cancer. Dr. Zarrin Shaikh, Consultant Cardiologist talks about using lifestyle medicine to prevent heart disease, and Dr. Mahesh Shah, GP and Naturopath talks about reversing disease using diet. (AKHB)
Say a Prayer is a humble submission that represents the music artist's feelings during this time of uncertainty and conveys a message of positivity and hope.
ITREB USA presents Aspire, a webinar series that features conversations of a stronger future built on the foundations of our faith. Shi’ite Contributions to Islamic Culture features Dr. Devin Stewart and is moderated by Al-waeza Dr. Nargis Ali Virani.
Alwaez Faisal Ali on how to live fully and courageously in the face of challenges and the five practises of our faith that we need to cultivate (gratitude, generosity, positivity, forgiveness, mindfulness, ).
Living and behaving according to the ethics of our faith is the key to our spiritual progression. Alwaez Jamil Sawani discusses the importance of living ethically and explores how we can better live with integrity.
Akbar Dhala, Chairman of the Aga Khan Health Board, and Dr. Asif Bachlani, Consultant Psychologist discuss how our mental health matters more than ever during this time of uncertainty and change. First aired in April 2020.
The closing segment of the Future of Healthcare Conference presented by AKHB UK. Keynote speaker Zain Verjee talks about the importance of health communication, especially during challenging times.
Presented by AKHB UK, this session of the Future of Healthcare Conference focuses on the future of Cancer care with Dr. Shairoz Merchant.
ITREB USA presents Aspire, a webinar series that features conversations of a stronger future built on the foundations of our faith. “Brightening My Thread in the Fabric of Society: Reflections on Citizenship, Integrity and a Democratic Ethic” features Dr. Bashir Jiwani and is moderated by Nayab Ali.
In this presentation by Alwaez Faisal Ali on July 26, 2020, he articulates the long tradition of Seva(service) in our faith touching on the history of the Ismaili Volunteer Corps and how Seva can be seen as a sacred duty- one that is guided by the ethical principles of our faith and an intelligent understanding of the needs of the Jamat.
The IIS and ITREB Portugal are proud to host an author and book talk. Join author Shams Vellani in lively conversation with Zohora Pirbhai. People of Faith is Essays on a Historical and Contemporary Profile of the Ismailis.

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