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The Meaning Of Aga Khan   By: ibrahim machiwala
As is universally acknowledged, the conferment of a title is a mark of distinction recognizing performance, achievement, eminence and excellence. A title, be it civil or military, temporal or ecclesiastical, denotes a designation of class, stature and dignity. By the same token, all titles do have basic meanings and background in their conferment. We, the Ismailis associate ourselves deeply with the name or rather the title "Aga Khan" and we are so much used to being addressed by our beloved Imam as ‘Yours affectionately’ - ‘Aapke Pyare’ - ‘Shafqat ke Saath’ - ‘Tamaro Mamtarru’ Aga Khan that we seldom pause to think of how the title of ‘Aga Khan’ to our last four Imams came to be, or what it really means. Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali is an Ismaili scholar, He has written many books on history and culture of Islam and Ismailism, The Meaning of "Aga Khan" is taken from his popular book Encyclopedia of Ismailism, must read about his other books 101 Ismaili Heroes, and articles on Islam.(read entire article)
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Pir Abul Hasan Shah   By: ibrahim machiwala
Pir Shihabuddin Shah (d. 1301/1884) married to Bibi Arus Khanum, who gave birth of a son, Abul Hasan Shah and six daughters, viz. Talah, Nushi, Turan Malek, Khadija, Tuman Malik and Zarin Taj. Upon the death of Pir Shihabuddin Shah, Imam Aga Ali Shah declared his infant son, Abul Hasan Shah as a next Pir. In this context, the farman follows: Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali is an popular Ismaili Scholar, He has written many books on Islam and Ismailism, This article has been taken from Encyclopedia of Ismailism, also read 101 Ismaili Heroes (read entire article)
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Aga Khan Education Services (akes)   By: ibrahim machiwala
The Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) provides schooling and other educational services in over 300 facilities in the developing world, ranging from day care center to higher secondary schools. With roots in the Ismaili community's traditions of educational activity, national service companies in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh now manage these schools and centers. Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali is an popular Ismaili Scholar, He has written many books and article on Ismailism, and complete biography of Aga Khan, Development Networks, Education and Health Services of Aga Khan. Read books and articles of Mumtaz Ali at www.ismaili-net.com(read entire article)
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Aga Khan Health Services (akhs)   By: ibrahim machiwala
The Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of the most comprehensive non-profit health care systems in the developing world. Building on the Ismaili community's health care efforts during the first half of the century, AKHS now provides primary health care and curative medical care in India, Pakistan, Kenya, Tanzania and Syria. It includes five general hospitals, the Aga Khan University Hospital in Pakistan, six maternity homes and more than 230 health centers. Organized in national service companies in Kenya, Tanzania, India and Pakistan, these health facilities are also linked in internationally through network-wide strategies in human resource development, hospital management, nursing development and primary health care. Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali is an popular Ismaili Scholar, He has written many books and article on Ismailism, and complete biography of Aga Khan, Development Networks, Education and Health Services of Aga Khan. Read books and articles of Mumtaz Ali at www.ismaili-net.com(read entire article)
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Aga Khan Museum   By: ibrahim machiwala
Museums in the contemporary world have expanded their missions to become viable educational institutions, actively seeking to broaden their constituencies. Collections and exhibitions have become dynamic tools for instruction, debate and reflection, and for attracting large numbers to the cultural life of societies. They also act as catalysts for cultural exchange and communication, contributing to the development of civil society. It is with this perception of the new role of museums that The Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) has moved forward to include their establishment in its Education and Culture Programme. To this end, two museum projects were launched in 2003 with a mandate to oversee and co-ordinate the conceptualization, design, building and operation of the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto and the Indian Ocean Maritime Museum in Zanzibar. Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali is an Ismaili scholar, He has written many books on history and culture of Islam and Ismailism, Aga Khan Museum is taken from his popular book Encyclopedia of Ismailism, must read about his other books 101 Ismaili Heroes, and articles on Islam.(read entire article)
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Chiragh I Rawshan - An Ismaili Tradition In Central Asia    Submitted as: Ibrahim Machiwala Lodhi
The word chiragh is derived from the Syriac shrag or shragh, meaning lamp, and Chiragh-i Rawshan means shining or luminous lamp, which is one of the oldest surviving Ismaili traditions in the regions of the Central Asia. It is an assembly (majalis) of the believers, where a lamp is illumined, which is its hallmark, and the Koranic verses are chanted for the eternal peace of the departed soul, or for the prosperity of one who is alive. Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali is an Ismaili Scholar, He has written many books on history & culture of Islam and Ismailism, Mumtaz Ali recently published book 101 Ismaili Heroes is very much popular because of its material, must read about Encyclopedia of Ismailism.(read entire article)
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Ahl Al-bayt   By: ibrahim machiwala
"The word ahl al-bayt occurs twice in the Koran: "The mercy of God and His blessing are on you, O people of the house, ..." (11:73). This verse refers to the people of the house of Abraham (Kashf al-Asrar wa Uddat al-Abrar, 4:416), and to the house of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him): "God desires only to keep away the uncleanness from you, O people of the House! And to purify you a (thorough) purifying (33:33)". Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali is an popular Ismaili Scholar, He has written many surveys on religion of islam and ismailism such as Ahl Al-Bayt, 101 Ismaili Heroes, Ismaili Imams biography, life, history and tradition.(read entire article)
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Ahl Al-kitab    Submitted as: Ibrahim Machiwala Lodhi
"The word ahl means those who occupy with one the same tent, the family or inmates, relative, folk, kin, kinfolk, family, people, members, followers, etc. Under these meanings, the word ahl occurs 31 times in the Koran. According to another view, it is derived from ahala, meaning to demonstrate (the family). The word kitab, comes from the root word kataba, meaning to write down. The word kitaba occurs in the Koran for the Divine Books revealed to various prophets. Thus, the term ahl al-kitab means the possessors of the scriptures or the people of the Book. This term in Koran denotes the Jews and Christians, the repositories of the earlier books, al-Tawrat (the Torah), al-Zabur (the Psalms), and al-Injil (the Gospel). Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali is an popular Ismaili Scholar, He has written many surveys on religion of islam and ismailism such as Ahl Al-Kitab, 101 Ismaili Heroes, Ismaili Imams biography, life, history and tradition.(read entire article)
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Aligarh University   By: ibrahim machiwala
"Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah made his debut as an educational reformer, and visited The Mohammadan Anglo Oriental College in Aligarh (high fort), about 79 miles south-east of Delhi, on November 22, 1896 and had a productive meeting with Sir Syed Ahmad Khan (1817-1898), who was a great educationist and socialist. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan had founded the Aligarh College on November 1, 1875, and was the vice-President of the College Fund Committee as well as its Honorary Secretary. Willi Frischauer also writes in The Aga Khans (London, 1970, pp. 56-7) that, "How wonderful if Aligarh could become a full university to bring up a generation of young leaders and advance the cause of Islam. Here was a chance to follow in the footsteps of his ancestor who had founded al-Azhar, the first Muslim university, which greatly appealed to the young Aga Khan. He decided to put up money for the cause and persuaded wealthy friends to contribute. It was a long struggle but he missed no opportunity to plead for this cause and when Aligarh finally became a university two dozen years later, it was more to Muslims than a seat of learning. In retrospect it was recognized as the intellectual cradle of independent Pakistan and the Aga Khan's enthusiasm and support which made it possible earned him a place among Pakistan's founding fathers." Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali is an popular Ismaili Scholar, He has written many books and article on Ismailism, he has written articles on Aga Khan health & education services also an article on Aligarh University, must read the Encyclopedia written by Mumtaz Ali.(read entire article)
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Prince Aly Salomone Khan   By: ibrahim machiwala
"Prince Aly Salomone Khan, the son of Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah was born at Turin in Italy on June 13, 1911. Because he was a delicate child, his father decided against sending him to experience the rigours of an English boarding school. He was entrusted to the care of a private tutor, Mr. C.M. Waddington, the former Principal of Mayo College for the sons of Princes in India. He finished his education at Lincoln's Inn, London, though he was not called to the bar. He was fluent in a number of European and Oriental languages. He spoke English in the right Oxford accent, and talked and gave speeches in French with rich fluency. Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali is an popular Ismaili Scholar, He has written many books on history and culture of Islam and Ismailism, read about Prince Aly Salomone Khan and noorani family in his popular book Encyclopedia of Ismailism, must read about Other books 101 Ismaili Heroes etc.(read entire article)
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