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Celebrate Eid al-Adha with an enchanting musical performance held at the Ismaili Centre Toronto in 2015.
Dr. Karim Gillani and the Sufi Music Ensemble perform original compositions based on classical poems of the Mughal era with a theme of Rah-e-Ishq – The Path of Love.
Using rich metaphors, symbols, and stories of the past, musical compositions, and interpretations of modern art, the ensemble echoed the sentiments of tolerance and acceptance of the Mughal civilisation. The musicians used a variety of traditional instruments such as the santur, tombak, sarangi, flutes, Indian tablas, harmonium, and keyboard.
Learn the basics of calligraphy during this virtual class. Presented by VRM USA
This month marks 35 years of the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver. Join us in celebrating this milestone through a series of online events.
Our second session features a special conversation with past and present institutional leaders. Moderated by CTV’s Nafeesa Karim, this promises to be an engaging discussion filled with insights into the history of the Ismaili Centre, alongside footage from the Centre’s archives.
Past Council for Canada President Farouk Verjee and past Council for British Columbia President Bahadur Karim will share their experiences and fondest memories of the Centre’s opening ceremony. Discover the vision, conversations, and experiences that helped establish the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver as a keystone of our community in Canada. The session will close with Council for British Columbia President Samir Manji offering his reflections on the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver.
Friday Night Reflections - Connecting the Human and Divine: Gardens of Paradise. We are joined by Luis Monreal, for a conversation on the work of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and its development of parks, gardens, and public spaces around the world. Learn how these inspired spaces serve to connect the past and the present, the human and the divine, and transform the lives of the communities they serve.
ITREB USA presents Critical Conversations, a virtual forum featuring faith-based perspectives on the questions of our time. "Justice and Social Action in Islam" features Dr. Farouk Mitha and the Honorable Halim Dhanidina and is moderated by Zain Gulamali.
This talk will revolve around a simple question: at the time of this global pandemic, where do we seek answers? Are they to be found in faith and religious practice? Or should people exclusively seek every answer under these circumstances from science? The question of the interaction between faith and intellect (or rather science) as two sources of knowledge has been at the heart of major theological and philosophical currents in the Muslim world. How do we resolve these tensions without obviating either faith or science? Dr Daryoush Mohammad Poor explores this theme and refers to Ismaili tradition and primary sources to demonstrate that there is no conflict between faith and science and both serve a purpose, both have weight and significance as well as the ability to reinforce one another.
In this episode, we explore the significance of Chandraat and Beej.
A conversation with Salim Merchant as he shares his musical journey from where it all started. Salim Merchant is among India's most respected composers, having scored more than 100 films. Together with his brother Sulaiman, the duo has scored TV shows and composed several records incorporating cinematic, folk, electronica and sufi influences to their music. Presented by AKYSB UK.
Sports have been part of the human experience throughout history. Sports teaches respect for others, teamwork, and sportsmanship, but also requires humility, patience, perseverance, and commitment. Join ESPN's Nabil Karim, as we explore one of the unifying forces in our world today: sports. In this episode, Nabil sits down with Sherali Najak, Senior Producer of Hockey Night in Canada, Faizal Khamisa, Sportsnet anchor, and Salimah Mussani, a professional golfer and coach to discuss how sports can be a vehicle towards progress and strengthening community bonds. Also watch inspiring stories of Ismaili athletes who are competing at different levels and pursuing their dreams.
Learn about the diverse places of worship that are part of the religious lives of over 1.6 billion Muslims.
Rizwan Mawani, author of “Beyond the Mosque: Diverse Spaces of Muslim Worship” discusses his latest publication in the Institute of Ismaili Studies' World of Islam series.
Join us for a webinar on pivoting your business in the face of disruption. We discuss the mindset needed to pivot, establish business resilience, and become a customer futurist.
Shakeel Bharmal's leadership experience includes serving as COO with Aga Khan Foundation Canada, as well as general manager of global logistics and director of marketing and sales effectiveness at Purolator.
Get ready for some full-body stretching, strengthening, core stabilization, and coordination exercises led by Tasneem Premji. We will move, breathe, and feel our bodies open up in new ways from the comfort of home. If you have these items, please keep them for the class: a resistance band or shawl, a hair tie or elastic band, and a small canned item.
Chief Justice of Canada Beverley McLachlin delivered the Global Centre for Pluralism’s fourth Annual Pluralism Lecture on 28 May 2015, in Toronto. The title of her lecture was "Reconciling Unity and Diversity in the Modern Era: Tolerance and Intolerance."
Rihla, which means ‘journey’ in Arabic, is a Diamond Jubilee production that toured through six Canadian cities in 2018. Featuring over 30 artists from across Canada, Rihla takes the audience on a journey from Mawlana Sultan Mohamed Shah’s Diamond Jubilee, through to Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Takht Nashini, the 1978 Canadian Mulaqat, the Silver Jubilee, the Golden Jubilee, and the Diamond Jubilee.
Through dance, voice, music, and multimedia, Rihla tells the story behind our Jamat’s “Canadian Mosaic.” It showcases the rich diversity, and pluralistic vantage of cultures, languages, and unique stories of migration, struggle, growth, flourish, and community within our regions.
Each Act spotlights a story told through a combination of narration and drama, inspiring musical pieces, dance performances, all with integrated multimedia. The performance will be weaved together by an overarching narrative embodying the spirit of brotherhood, generosity, and unity within the Canadian Jamat.
Join us for the full showing of Rihla, for the first time on screen!
India Weekly Show: Exploring the Silver Jubilee Logos and Quranic Verses. Aired 11 September 2020.
Healthy Moms, Healthy Families: Did you know women's health has a direct impact on the well-being of their families? Join us for a panel discussion with esteemed speakers from Women's College Hospital to learn about barriers in women's mental health, and for an inspiring discussion on new initiatives to help bridge these gaps.
ITREB USA - Al-Waez Najeeb Haidary shares a perspective on “Understanding Allah’s Mercy - A Journey through Our Imam’s Work through AKDN” for the on-demand series entitled Perspectives: Viewing the World through the Lens of the Ismaili Imamat.
Join Nora in the kitchen to make a breakfast favourite: Egg Frittatas
Join the Z Sisters in the kitchen to make Peanut Butter Cookie Bites.
Alizah and Azhar Ali make nankhatai.
Friday Night Reflections - In honour of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the University of Central Asia through an international treaty signed by the Presidents of the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Mawlana Hazar Imam, join Dr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, Chairman of the University of Central Asia Board of Trustees, and host Rahim Moloo, as we reflect on Mawlana Hazar Imam's vision in creating a university serving mountain communities.