GINAN RECITATIONS

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Sat Dec 29, 2018 1:03 pm

JollyGul.com: GINANS-ON-DEMAND

Ginan-ON-Demand

JollyGul.com has just launched a new Ginans-On-Demand service which caters specifically to the preference of those who wish to listen only to ginans without music, as recited in Jamatkhanas.

The ginans stream from the JollyGul.com server can be accessed through a custom audio player on the GinansOnDemand.com webpage.

This service allows listeners to select titles from a playlist and start, pause, skip, forward, rewind, stop – they are in full control! There is also an ability to search – by title, composer or reciter and play those ginans. Or listeners can let the audio player play ginans at random from the playlist.

Ginans-On-Demand service is separate from JollyGul RADIO which plays all types of Ismaili music – ginans with and without instruments, geets, qasidas, modern and fusion music.

http://GinansOnDemand.com

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Mon Apr 29, 2019 5:43 pm

Utth Baetth Re Keeyaa Sotaa
"O man! Get up and sit in meditation,
why are you asleep, neglecting your prayers?"

JollyGul.com presents Nargis Balolia's beautiful rendition of "Utth Baetth Re Keeyaa Sotaa" in a video format with running lyrics and translations.

The melodious ginan, composed by Sayyed Imaam Shaah in the 15th Century, is a reminder to momins (followers) about the benefits of early morning prayers.

JollyGul.com has used the Hunza (Northern Pakistan) night sky as a backdrop for this video with stunning long exposure imagery and time lapse video of our Milky Way Galaxy. Hunza is one of the best places in the world to observe the night sky because of its remoteness and lack of light pollution of the sky from big city lights.

The ginan video is a very special tribute to our volunteers and Jamati members throughout the world who provide transportation and ride sharing services for early morning prayers.

If you wish to learn a bit more about Hunza, the Milky Way Galaxy and our humble position in it, please refer to the section below in this email.

Watch the video with wonderful ginan recitation by Nargis Balolia accompanied by music and check out the amazing Milky Way Galaxy views in the skies of Hunza.
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Utth Baetth Re Keeyaa Sotaa
"O man! Get up and sit in meditation,
why are you asleep, neglecting your prayers?"

Ginan With Music
Lyrics & Running Translations

Reciter: Nargis Balolia
Lyrics: Sayyed Imaam Shaah
Music: Sudhir Narain
Producer: Anil Balolia
Video Production: JollyGul.com

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-deIiCc ... e=youtu.be

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Wed May 15, 2019 12:43 pm

New Video Release by JollyGul.com: "Moman Man Em Jaann Jo Jee" by Parviz Somji

JollyGul.com has just released Parviz Somji's graceful rendition of "Moman Man Em Jaann Jo Jee" in a video format with running lyrics and translations.

Pir Hasan Kabiruddin strongly cautions against vanity, pride and pretentiousness in the ginan and urges devotees to be spiritually aware all the time and perform their religious duties diligently.

Watch the video with heartwarming ginan recitation by Parviz Somji accompanied by soothing music performed at a tempo that will relax you and lyrics that will elevate your spiritual senses.

Here is the link:

https://youtu.be/jeaba2cz6Co

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Wed Jul 03, 2019 7:11 pm

Yaa Ali Khub Majaalas
O Ali, this glorious assembly
Munajat - Prayer, Supplication
Imamat Day 2019 Special

"Yaa Ali Khub Majaalas" munajat started getting recited on succession of Imam Sultan Mohamed Shah as our 48th Imam in 1885.

The 134 year tradition has continued to date and the munajat is now recited on Imamat Day every year in Jamatkhanas to mark the anniversary of Mawlana Shah Karim al Hussaini's ascension to the position of our Imam.

"Yaa Ali Khub Majaalas" is a prayer, expression of gratitude, seeking of divine help as well as a message of greetings (mubarakis) and expression of love for our Imam-e-Zaman. For this reason, it evokes very deep feelings amongst the murids when recited as it touches on both the spiritual as well as our temporal world.

Taufiq Karmali's absolutely brilliant rendition of "Yaa Ali Khub Majaalas" takes us all right into the middle of a celebratory occasion (assembly, majaalas), yet keeps us firmly anchored throughout the recitation to its deep and beautiful spiritual roots.

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K56A5yK ... e=youtu.be

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Fri Aug 16, 2019 3:40 pm

Our Artists, Our Heroes: Nargis Balolia

JollyGul.com has launched Nargis Balolia’s website on its hosting platform. The Jamat can now conveniently play and enjoy all her amazing ginan renditions in one place.

JollyGul.com audio player displays synchronized line by line lyrics and translations for some of the recitals. Over a period of time, the goal is to implement this for most of her work.

Please start enjoying Nargis Balolia’s ginans (with and without music) on your computer or smartphone by clicking on the link provided below.

https://www.jollygul.com/nargis-balolia/

Nargis Balolia lives in Toronto, Canada and started reciting ginans in Nairobi during her Nargis-Baloliateenage years. She was initially trained and inspired by her mother Daulat Kassim-Lakha.

Nargis has participated in various ginan competitions and mehfils. She has also recited a ginan in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam in Nairobi.

Her husband Anil Balolia has been instrumental in producing all her ginan CDs which are very popular with the Jamat throughout the world.

All the music compositions for Nargis Balolia’s recitals are done by Sudhir Narain.

https://www.jollygul.com/nargis-balolia/

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Fri Nov 01, 2019 5:51 pm

Mohamed (Mac) Virjee
Ginans, Ghazals & Bhajans

JollyGul.com has launched Mohamed (Mac) Virjee's website on its hosting platform. The Jamat can now conveniently play and enjoy Mac's ginans, granths and devotional music all in one place.

JollyGul.com audio player displays synchronized line by line lyrics and translations for Mac's latest album Satgurna Shaloka which has thematically selected recitations of verses from Shaloko Moto and Shaloko Nano, accompanied by music.

Please start enjoying Mac's calming and spiritually elevating recitations on your computer or smartphone by clicking on the link provided below after his profile.

https://www.jollygul.com/mac-virjee/

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Fri Dec 06, 2019 2:56 pm

JollyGul.com presents Almas Kabani's rendition of Pir Hasan Kabiruddin's U(n)chaare Kott Bahu Vechanaa ginan as part of its Salgirah 2019 Celebration Program for the Jamat.

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PibV3m ... e=emb_logo

The ginan is about the soul's yearning for Noorani Didar (Beatific Vision). Pir Hasan Kabiruddin uses the easily understood concept of human love and pains of separation to convey the more abstract idea of higher Divine Love. The Pir allegorizes (uses as symbols) a fish in the ocean seeking to be saved and a bird in a cage wanting (but afraid) to be freed as examples of difficulties of breaking past worldly attachments for the soul to find its ultimate fulfillment. In Eastern philosophy, the sea is the symbol of the cycle of life (bhava saagar). To be saved from the sea means release from the flux of life.

Redemption is a common theme in many different philosophies. In Ismaili philosophy, it stands for the absorption of the individual soul into the Noor of Imamat.

This is the first time JollyGul.com has used 3D animation capabilities in its videos to create environments. Scenes in this video have been created by using 3D Animation software. They do not represent actual buildings or places. The goal is to enhance the visualization of the story and effectively convey the message in the ginan.

This write-up and the imagery in the video have been inspired by an article about U(n)chaare Kott ginan in Simerg.com by the Late Esmail Thawerbhoy. We pay special tribute to his passionate interest in research and study of ginans and religious philosophy as well for all his contributions to various publications during his lifetime.

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Wed Dec 11, 2019 3:11 pm

#Salgirah2019 Special Presentation by JollyGul.com: Ya Mawla Jampudipe Umayoji Ginan By Taufiq Karmali

JollyGul.com presents Taufiq Karmali‘s rendition of Pir Sadardin’s ginan Ya Mawla Jampudipe Umayoji Ya Ali (Oh Lord! The Devotees Of The Indian Subcontinent Have Sought You, Oh Ali). This is part of the ongoing series of videos for the Jamat to celebrate Salgirah 2019.

Pir Sadardin was a celebrated Ismaili missionary of the 14th Century during the time of our 30th Imam Shah Islam Shah. It was generally a perilous time in Ismaili history for the Imamat. However, it was also a time of eastward expansion and conversion in the Indian Subcontinent (Jampudip). Pir Sadardin and his son Pir Hasan Kabiruddin were key players in this very successful proselytizing drive. The ginan is of “venti” (supplication, request) for the Imam to visit the murids in the newly emerging areas of Ismaili presence.

Taufiq‘s rendition of the ginan with music was originally recorded during Hazar Imam’s Golden Jubilee and is part of the Ilm-e-Noor album. JollyGul.com presents the video with running lyrics and translations.

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... e=emb_logo

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Sat Dec 28, 2019 2:42 pm

Ginan Recitation Advice For Parents and Kids Taufiq Karmali

Taufiq Karmali is an experienced and very well respected ginan reciter in our community. In this podcast episode, Saima Hirani seeks Taufiq's advice on behalf of parents for their kids who are just starting out in the ginan recitation field.

Click on the ➤ icon below to start listening to the podcast episode on the JollyGul Podcast website on your computer or smartphone. This will be the easiest way for most people.

JollyGul Podcasts can also be accessed through all major podcast apps if you prefer to access the podcasts using this method.

https://jollygul-podcasts.blubrry.net/2 ... -and-kids/

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Thu Mar 12, 2020 11:42 am

Ginans-On-Demand
(As recited in Jamatkhanas)
Expanded Service

JollyGul.com had launched its Ginans-On-Demand service in December 2018. The service caters to the preference of those who wish to listen to ginans without music, as recited in Jamatkhanas. The ginans stream from the JollyGul.com servers (different from JollyGul RADIO) and can be accessed on-demand through a custom audio player on the Ginans-On-Demand service webpage.

Ginans-On-Demand service has gained wide popularity in the last one year and there have been requests from members of the Jamat to expand the service and additionally have ginans categorized by themes, occasion and time of day. The expanded service, which we are launching today, is our direct response to this request.

We have created a ginan infographic with "hotspots" which will help you navigate to the various categories. You can click on any circle on the image below and that will take you to the specific category described in that circle. If you are using a smartphone, zoom in if necessary.

And remember, even though the ginans have been categorized, this is for your sheer convenience - there are no rules that certain types of ginans can be recited only at certain times or occasions. Listen to any ginan at any time depending on what you prefer or what mood you are in or what melody you really like to listen in that instance. Relax, enjoy and just celebrate our beautiful tradition and wonderful faith.

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Thu Apr 16, 2020 11:44 am

Utth Jaag Man Mera (A Ginan For Our Times) - By Nargis Balolia

JollyGul.com presents Nargis Balolia's beautiful rendition of Sayyeda Imaam Begum's ginan Utth Jaag Man Mera (Rise up and be awake).

The ginan delivers a clear and timely message: do not get totally engrossed in worldly pursuits to the detriment and total neglect of your spiritual existence. The composer also questions: “why do you take so much pride in the activities of the world?” And cautions: "do not fall into the entrappings of this physical illusory form".

One of the central most powerful and beautiful tenets of Ismailism is the importance of constantly balancing the spiritual-bateni and the worldly-zaheri dimensions of our lives. This is not always easy, but it is something that we nonetheless need to be fully aware of and steadily strive for all the time.

The message of balance is a universal one - people of all faiths and traditions (and even those who practice spirituality outside organized religion) can pursue this in their own way and within their own philosophical frameworks.

Which brings us to the unprecedented crisis we are living through at present. An invisible ultramicroscopic virus has brought the sophisticated world economy to its knees. This is a truly humbling experience for us all.

With Allah's help and human ingenuity we will get through this. But we don't know how long it will take, the total final tally in human lives and the aggregate cost in lost economic output.

And as we emerge from the other side of this problem, the key question is what are we going to look like? Will this experience re-affirm our collective common humanity? Or will we degenerate into finger pointing and blame shifting? Are we going to be ready to jump right back into the rat race?

Most importantly: Are we going to be much more "balanced" as individuals and as a society? Time will tell.

In the meanwhile, listen to the ginan by clicking on the link below. You may feel overwhelmed with emotions in some verses of the ginan.

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5xa3dW ... e=youtu.be

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Sun Apr 26, 2020 9:44 am

Talika Mubarak April 2020 - Ginan Recitation By Alnoor Saleh

Talika Mubarak
Mawlana Hazar Imam has sent us all a message related to the ongoing global health and economic crisis. He has also conveyed to us his blessings and prayers for mushkil-asan. The message available in 10 languages can be accessed from the official website of the Ismaili Muslim community.

https://the.ismaili/global/news/imamat- ... hazar-imam

Receiving Talika from our Imam-e-Zaman is always a very special event for us all. We receive guidance, prayers and blessings through the communication and in turn the Jamat expresses its gratitude with recitation of a few verses of ginan in Jamatkhanas.

The feelings of a murid on this special occasion is very difficult to describe in words. But let us try, nonetheless. A child knows how much a parent loves him or her. A parent would do absolutely anything to ensure the safety and well-being of the child and be willing to sacrifice everything for that goal. Yet a child still yearns for the occasional hug, a cuddle that expresses the special love.

In the same way, we all know how much Mawlana Hazar Imam constantly thinks about us all and about our safety and well-being. And he has done that incessantly for almost 63 years now through his hard work and institution building efforts. He is concerned about the worldly dimension and material progress as well as spiritual aspects. The present problems and the near future challenges. And the long term strategic positioning of the Jamat as well. Yet, when a Talika arrives, it is still very much a moment of profound bliss for us all because it is that "parental hug" that we are all yearning for - a powerful expression and communication of that special love.

Let us now listen to Alnoor Saleh recite 3 verses of Pir Hasan Kabiruddin's ginan “Saahebe farmaan lakhee mokalyaa” (The Imam has written the message and sent it to us). The video shows lyrics and translations.

Listen here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKc8Kyj ... e=youtu.be

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Sun Apr 26, 2020 9:55 am

Event: Qasida and Ginan Mehfil April 26, 2020 Hosted by Ginanguru.com

Details at:

https://ginanguru.com/

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Fri May 08, 2020 9:20 am

Bindra Re Van Maa(n) Sukh Chare Re Gaava(n)tree
In Vrindavan a cow grazed peacefully

Ginan With A Message For Mother's Day

JollyGul.com presents Nasim Bhimji's soulful rendition of Pir Sadardin's ginan Bindra Re Van Maa(n) Sukh Chare Re Gaava(n)tree. This is a story of a cow that grazed peacefully in the Vrindavan forest until confronted by a hungry lion.

Vrindavan (also pronounced Brindaban) in Uttar Pradesh India is one of the most sacred places in Hinduism and it is where Lord Krishna spent most of his childhood.

Mothers have a very special status in Islam. In a contest between mothers and fathers, the mothers take the top 3 prizes. Fathers end up 4th. A person repeatedly asked Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) what he should do to assure his salvation. Three times the Prophet gave him the same reply - "Be good to your mother." The man tried the 4th time - he asked: "Next to her? To what other person should I be good to?". The Prophet said: "To your father."

This ginan is about that special bond between a mother and her child. And Nasim Bhimji sings it with compassion, feeling and depth. She has a rich melodious voice. Many of her ginan recitations are those that are not so commonly recited, but can be found in 3 volumes of her album "From My Soul To Yours".

JollyGul.com presents the ginan with animation to enhance the visual storytelling. Line by line lyrics and translations are displayed in the video. Start watching by clicking on the link below.

Bindra Re Van Maa(n) Sukh Chare Re Gaava(n)tree
In Vrindavan a cow grazed peacefully

Ginan With Music
Lyrics & Running Translations

Reciter: Nasim Bhimji
Composer: Pir Sadardin

Album: From My Soul To Yours Volume 3 (Nasim Bhimji)

Music Arrangement: Nadeem Ali
Flute: Ghulam Ali

Video: JollyGul.com

Listen and watch here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-gsLRN ... e=youtu.be

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Sun May 24, 2020 9:19 am

U(n)chaare Kott Bahu Vechanaa
A High and Lofty Fortress

Ginan With Music
Eid al-Fitr 2020 Special Presentation

JollyGul.com presents Pir Hasan Kabiruddin's U(n)chaare Kott Bahu Vechanaa ginan as part of its Eid al-Fitr 2020 presentation for the Jamat.

The ginan is about the soul's yearning for Noorani Didar (Beatific Vision). Pir Hasan Kabiruddin uses the easily understood concept of human love and pains of separation to convey the more abstract idea of higher Divine Love. The Pir allegorizes (uses as symbols) a fish in the ocean seeking to be saved and a bird in a cage wanting (but afraid) to be freed as examples of difficulties of breaking past worldly attachments for the soul to find its ultimate fulfillment. In Eastern philosophy, the sea is the symbol of the cycle of life (bhava saagar). To be saved from the sea means release from the flux of life.

Redemption is a common theme in many different philosophies. In Ismaili philosophy, it stands for the absorption of the individual soul into the Noor of Imamat.

Recitation is by Shadaj and music composition and arrangement is done by JollyGul Music Group. The recitation style is a mixture of three main raagas: Ahir Bhairav, Bhairav and Kirvani. The intense flavor of Bhairav when combined with Kirvani makes the ginan soothing and the touch of Ahir Bhairav makes the combination divine. It is somewhat different from the traditional recitation style the Jamat is familiar with.

Scenes in this video have been created by using 3D Animation software. They do not represent actual buildings or places. The goal is to enhance the visualization of the story and effectively convey the message in the ginan.

Click on the link below to start watching the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLs3ky5 ... e=youtu.be

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Mon May 25, 2020 11:24 am

Talika Mubarak May 2020 - Ginan Recitation By Mumtaz Bhulji

Talika Mubarak

Mawlana Hazar Imam has sent us all a message on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr with special loving blessings to the Jamats throughout the world for happiness, peace, safety, and good health The message available in 9 languages can be accessed from the official website of the Ismaili Muslim community.

https://the.ismaili/global/news/imamat- ... 3-may-2020

Receiving Talika from our Imam-e-Zaman is always a very special event for us all. We receive guidance, prayers and blessings through the communication and in turn the Jamat expresses its gratitude with recitation of a few verses of ginan in Jamatkhanas.

Mawlana Hazar Imam expresses his continued concern and caution with regard to the ongoing pandemic. He expresses his highest admiration and gratitude to the frontline volunteers and staff who are working so hard to mitigate the crisis. And he reminds us that this is human values and ethics of faiths in action.

Mawlana Hazar Imam wishes us to look at at the future with hope and courage and expresses his confidence that with unity, generosity and mutual support the Jamat will move forward to a position of enhanced strength and resilience. Please read the full message as this brief summary is no substitute for the original communication (link provided above).

Let us now listen to Mumtaz Bhulji recite 4 verses of Sayyed Imaam Shah's ginan “Shaah Naa Khat Aaviyaa” (Hazar Imam's written message - Talika - has come). The video displays lyrics and translations.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W4lB8G ... e=youtu.be

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Sat May 30, 2020 10:51 am

AAD THAKI EK SUN NIPAAYA - INSTRUMENTAL

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... e=emb_logo

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:35 pm

Kalpat Jalpat Maayaa e Mohi - Ginan With Music - By Nargis Balolia

JollyGul.com presents Nargis Balolia's beautiful rendition of Pir Hasan Kabiruddin's ginan Kalpat Jalpat Maayaa e Mohi (This Illusionary World is Full of Temptations).

This melodious ginan beautifully recited by Nargis Balolia is all about worldly distractions and temptations, how we are full of imperfections as human beings and reminds us that only Allah is perfect.

The ginan implores us to try to be better individuals and at the same time seeks forgiveness of our sins.

Listen to the ginan by clicking on the link below.

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opJnpQb ... e=youtu.be

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Sun Jun 14, 2020 9:20 am

Paachhamathee Shaahaa Naa Dall Aavashe
The Lord will arrive from the West with his entourage
Ginan By Pir Sadardin

JollyGul.com presents Taufiq Karmali and Sharmin Bandali Alibhai's extraordinary duet rendition of Pir Sadardin's ginan Paachhamathee Shaahaa Naa Dall Aavashe (The Lord will arrive from the West with his entourage).

This is a happy ginan where Pir Sadardin is anticipating the arrival of Imam-e-Zaman in the Indian Sub-Continent. Yet the lyrics, music composition and great singing with exceptional vocal delivery and projection by Taufiq and Sharmin makes it such an emotionally moving experience for the listener.

Please click on the link below to listen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VirFmJt ... e=youtu.be

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Sat Jun 27, 2020 10:49 am

Event: Special Imamat Day 2020 Qasida and Ginan Mehfil Hosted by Ginanguru Featuring Talented Global Ismailis
BY ISMAILIMAIL POSTED ON JUNE 26, 2020

Ginanguru.com is back with a third very special “Imamat Day” episode of the Qasida and Ginan Mehfil on June 28, 2020.

After very successful first two episodes which were held in April and May of 2020, this third “live” 90-minute program will feature a brand new set of melodious Qasida and Ginan recitations by Ismailis from Afghanistan, USA, Canada, Pakistan, India, Syria, UK, Bangladesh, Qatar, and beyond. This video presentation will be supplemented with the text and translations of the Ginans and Qasidas on screen so viewers are able to follow along, sing along, and understand the meanings from the comfort of their homes.

NewEvent

In celebration of Hazar Imam’s 63rd Imamat Day (July 11, 2020), a global Ginan collaboration of the Khushali Ginan, YA ALI KHUB MAJALIS, featuring over 30 reciters from around the world will also be featured in this new episode.

Al-Waez Dr. Abdul Sultan Hassam (Vancouver, Canada) will give welcoming remarks by briefly sharing some Ginanic wisdom on ethics that we can apply in our daily lives.

Date: June 28, 2020

TIME:

Toronto: 1:30 PM

Houston: 12:30 PM

Mumbai: 11:00 PM

Karachi: 10:30 PM

Nairobi: 8:30 PM

London: 6:30 PM

Lisbon: 6:30 PM

Syria: 8:30 PM

Russia- Moscow: 8:30 PM

To convert to your local time zone click here

The presentation will be LIVE on:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/xXkVVlvdl-I

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginanguru313

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In December 2015, @ginanguru was started as an instagram account with the mission of making Ginan translations more accessible to the youth and younger generations of our Jamat. The account posts daily translations of hand-picked Ginan parts for easy-to-consume content.

Be sure to follow @ginanguru on Instagram to get daily Ginan translations in your feed: https://instagram.com/ginanguru
/ismailimail.blog/2020/06/26/event-special-imamat-day-2020-qasida-and-ginan-mehfil-hosted-by-ginanguru-featuring-talented-global-ismailis/

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Sat Jul 04, 2020 9:35 am

Virtual Qasida & Ginan Mehfil [Episode 2]: A Live, Global, and Spiritually-Uplifting Event

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNaMq34POtI

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 10:13 am

Ya Ali Khub Majalis Ginan | Global Ismaili Collaboration | Imamat Day 2020

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh0ZOiV14nA

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Fri Jul 10, 2020 12:08 pm

Amar Te Aayo - Ginan By Taufiq and Nasreen Karmali

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0ltuV_ ... e=youtu.be

Ginan: Amar Te Aayo More Shaahjeejo Emu Allaah
The command has come from my Hazar Imam, O my Lord

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:18 pm

Ya Ali Khub Majalis | Epic Orchestral Instrumental | Zohaib Ghulam Hussain

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfjTs33 ... e=emb_logo

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 12:14 pm

Ya Ali Madad,

We will be hosting Episode 4 of the Virtual Qasida and Ginan Mehfil on August 9, 2020. This program aims to showcase the love, devotion, and talent of Ismailis (especially youth) from around the world by sharing Qasidas and Ginans with their meanings.

If you are interested in reciting a Qasida or Ginan, please submit your video on ginanguru.com and make sure to follow all the guidelines. Selected videos will be part of the 90-minute Mehfil on our YouTube and Facebook pages.

Submission Deadline for Mehfil (Episode 4): August 1, 2020 at 11:59PM

Over 60 participants representing 15+ countries have been featured in the first 3 Mehfils which can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... Dx-nIRR7qv

Be sure to RSVP on the Facebook event page and invite your friends and family: https://www.facebook.com/events/654526472154105

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Fri Jul 24, 2020 10:08 am

Hansapuree Ginan With Guitar Accompaniment - Zaynah & Areez Bhanji

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzz-NoB ... e=youtu.be

Hansapuree Nagaree Maanhe Maanddavo Rachaayo
In Multaan (the Lord) has constructed a canopy

JollyGul.com presents Pir Sadardin's very popular ginan "Hansapuree Nagaree Maanhe" recited by Zaynah Bhanji with guitar accompaniment by her brother Areez Bhanji.

Zaynah is 16 years old and is very passionate about music and has been singing and learning music since the age of 4, and is influenced by both Indian classical and English pop music. She is also passionate about technology, especially machine learning and virtual & augmented reality. Zaynah is a huge advocate for women and girls in technology and speaks to many girls to inspire them to pursue their interests in the tech field.

Areez is a year younger - at 15 he is also very interested in music. He plays the guitar and makes frequent appearances in music videos with his sister Zaynah. Like his sister, Areez's interests are in the technology space. Areez has built multiple blockchain projects and decentralized applications as well as machine learning algorithms and neural networks. And he enjoys public speaking and is an awesome emcee!

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Wed Jul 29, 2020 4:09 pm

Zaynah Bhanji
Rising Star
Zaynah Bhanji is now JollyGul.com's "Rising Star". Congratulations, Zaynah!

"Rising Stars" are pre-teens and teens who have shown considerable promise and passion in producing devotional songs and music of all genres. JollyGul.com will work with them and their parents to assist in enhancing the visibility and distribution of their work as well as help with ideas and production, if needed, on an ongoing basis.

JollyGul.com has launched Zaynah Bhanji's website on its hosting platform. The Jamat can now listen to all her ginans, qasidas and devotional songs in one place with lyrics and English translations displayed at the same time on our custom audio player.
https://www.jollygul.com/Zaynah-Bhanji/

The website has the following sections: Profile, Audios, Gallery (Pics), Videos, Updates and a Contact Form.

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Zaynah Bhanji - Profile
https://www.jollygul.com/Zaynah-Bhanji/

Zaynah is a 16-year-old, passionate about machine learning and virtual & augmented reality. She began her technology journey at 13 and has been supported by companies like Google, CIBC, TD, Deloitte, and Microsoft. She has been speaking at leading conferences globally in places including Dubai, Poland, Toronto, San Francisco, and more.

Zaynah is also a huge advocate for women and girls in technology, and speaks to many girls to inspire them to pursue their interests in a science or tech field. Her mentors and advisors represent some of the leading companies in the AI and VR/AR space.

Zaynah is very passionate about music and has been singing and learning music since the age of 4, and is influenced by both Indian classical and English pop music. Zaynah is combining her passions for music and technology, and enjoys producing classical songs with a modern twist. Zaynah has had an opportunity to recite ginans in many Jamatkhanas in Toronto, Dubai and East Africa.

One of Zaynah's personal goals in life is to be able to reach and connect with as many Ismailis as she can through her passion for singing and technology. On her devotional music website hosted on our platform, you will see a "Profile" section which has a direct link to Zaynah's own website containing lots of interesting content, including videos, about her involvement in technology (machine learning and virtual & augmented reality) as well as her work in advocacy for girls in technology. We highly recommend younger members of the Jamat, especially those contemplating career options, to visit this wonderful resource. You will be inspired!

https://www.jollygul.com/Zaynah-Bhanji/

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Sun Aug 02, 2020 9:14 am

Ginan Garbi (With Music) - Zaynah Bhanji

Such (wonderful) songs are now complete and perfect

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6REdygz ... e=youtu.be

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Tue Aug 04, 2020 7:01 pm

Ya Ali Madad,

We will be hosting Episode 4 of the Virtual Qasida and Ginan Mehfil on August 9, 2020. This program aims to showcase the love, devotion, and talent of Ismailis (especially youth) from around the world by sharing Qasidas and Ginans with their meanings.

As always, a brand new set of 20 recitations from around the world will be presented with on-screen texts and translations to follow along.

The program will start off with a brief presentation by Dr. Khalil Andani on our Da'is and Pirs, explaining their spiritual stature, and the significance of the Qasidas and Ginans they have blessed us with.

Be sure to RSVP on the Facebook event page and invite your friends and family: https://www.facebook.com/events/654526472154105

Feel free to forward this email along to those who would be interested.

With best wishes and prayers,

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Sat Aug 15, 2020 11:27 am

Peer Naachee Ne Ka(n)the Geenaan Re Maa
The Pir dances and sings the ginan
Zaynah and Areez Bhanji sing Pir Shams Sabzwari's "Peer Naachee Ne" Ginan Garbi. Music composition has been done by Zaynah, guitar accompaniment is by her younger brother Areez.

Zaynah (16) and Areez (15) are both passionate about music and also about high-tech. Pir Shams, a master communicator, used the method of dance in the 14th century to effectively convey his message in that era.

In the present time, we Ismailis have a different and important message of tolerance, compassion and pluralism to spread. And we are living in a world of high speed digital networks, multiple social media platforms and advanced content production techniques that compete for attention of our audiences. Many times, there is no opportunity for consumers of media to even differentiate between truth and fiction.

We have no choice but to compete and prevail along with other like-minded people and communities in this crucial struggle against the forces of retrogression and intolerance. Pir Shams had no problem dancing to deliver his message. We should have no problem to fully harness the tools of modern technology to ensure we completely engage our audience and that our powerful message of love and inclusion reaches every corner of the world.

And that is why it is so heartening to see young members of the Jamat like Zaynah and Areez comfortably straddle both the world of technology and devotional music. That should make us all feel very optimistic about our ability to adapt and be effective in the high-tech future because that is where the world is unmistakably headed.

Let's listen to their singing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rNtVnY ... e=youtu.be