Global -- Established by Mawlana Hazar Imam for the Jamat in the USA and around the world, the new Ismaili Center will represent dialogue between faith and world, East and West, traditional and contemporary, and between humanity and nature. After many years of anticipation, designs of the forthcoming Ismaili Center in Houston were presented today at a special event hosted in ...
USA -- Dr. Henna Budhwani is a tenured Associate Professor of Public Health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Department of Health Care Organization and Policy, Visiting Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Center for AIDS Prevention Studies (CAPS), and affiliated faculty at Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine, Center for Translational Behavioral Science. As ...
Global -- Join us for an exclusive design presentation event from Houston, Texas, USA, on Monday 15 November 2021. The live event will feature the London-based design architect Farshid Moussavi and landscape architect Thomas Woltz, to preview the design for the upcoming Ismaili Center and surrounding area. The Ismaili Centre, Houston, will symbolize the permanent presence, cultural heritage, beliefs, core values ...
USA -- Dr. Ariff Kachra, the Dean for the University of Central Asia, had only a moment to meet with Naseem Jaffer during a layover at the San Francisco airport in 2015. He had heard of Naseem's experience in preparing curricula from when she helped pilot the Ta'lim curriculum used in religious education classes, her services in analyzing and improving underperforming ...
USA -- Let us reflect on our responsibility of fulfilling our covenant to God through reflection on our relationship with Allah, our relationship with one another, and Allah's covenant to us. In Surah Maida, Ayah 7, Allah says, And [always] remember the blessings which God has bestowed upon you, and the solemn pledge by which He bound you to Himself when ...
UK -- International Men's Day: What is it and why does it matter? There have been calls for an International Men's Day since the 1960's and in this era of empowering gender equality, you may have even thought to yourself "Why do women have an international celebration and not men?" or "Men's contributions and concerns deserve a day of recognition in ...
UK -- Last month (October 2021), Ismaili CIVIC Leicester ran a donation drive with Leicester Jamatkhana to collect arts-related items, for distribution across eight Children's wards within the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. A donation of nearly 500 items were made on behalf of the Leicester Jamat to the Children's Hospital which is based across two sites - the Leicester ...
Portugal -- "Arts of the City Victorious" é o primeiro estudo da arte e da arquitetura produzido sob a dinastia Fatimida, a dinastia Shia Ismaili que governou no Norte de África e no Egipto de 909 a 1171 EC. English Os Fatimidas são famosos por terem fundado a cidade de al-Qahira ("os vitoriosos", de onde se originou o nome Cairo) em ...
Portugal -- "Arts of the City Victorious" is the first book-length study of the art and architecture produced under the Fatimids, the Ismaili Shi'i dynasty that ruled in North Africa and Egypt from 909 to 1171 CE. Portuguese The Fatimids are famous for founding the city of al-Qahira ("the victorious," whence the name Cairo) in 969 CE, and their art - ...
USA -- Mawlana Hazar Imam has always emphasized maintaining good relations with other communities, and a workshop and film development series in the Central region were organized with this thought in mind in May 2021. Under the theme "Building Bridges," six events highlighted Muslim cultural heritage and its connection to organizations in Texas. This is a collaboration between the Aga Khan ...
Global -- Educating yourself on how to regulate and feel your emotions in a productive way is often the first step to a healthy and mindful daily routine. If you have difficulty getting in touch with your emotions, feel overwhelmed by them, or don't understand what emotions can feel like, you are not alone. Experiencing emotions has been a significant part ...
TKN -- The Aga Khan University's School of Nursing enjoys the privilege of being the first nursing school in Pakistan to be affiliated with a University. The School has grown tremendously over the past four decades, and after the launch of its midwifery programme in 2013, it was renamed the School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM). With a reputation for delivering ...
France -- As we all know, the period from birth to five years of age is crucial for the development of our children. Research shows that a child's spiritual, emotional, social and intellectual foundations are developed during this period, and the strength of these foundations affects the child's later success in life. Mawlana Hazar Imam considers early childhood development a priority, ...
France -- Comme nous le savons tous, la période de la naissance à cinq ans est cruciale pour le développement de nos enfants. Les recherches montrent que les fondements spirituels, émotionnels, sociaux et intellectuels d'un enfant se développent pendant cette période, et la force de ces fondements affecte la réussite ultérieure de l'enfant dans la vie. Mawlana Hazar Imam considère le ...
Global -- Seeking knowledge is inextricably linked to faith and spirituality in the Muslim tradition. In his address during the foundation laying ceremony of the Aga Khan Academy in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Mawlana Hazar Imam spoke of the intersection of education and faith. He said that, "The Holy Qur'an sees the discovery of knowledge as a spiritual responsibility, enabling us to better ...
Portugal -- "O efeito duradouro que um professor pode ter ao tocar as vidas de centenas de alunos ao longo dos anos, fornece um multiplicador que até o mais astuto homem de negócios inveja". Discurso de Mawlana Hazar Imam na inauguração do Centro de Desenvolvimento Professional, Norte do Paquistão, 19 de outubro 2000. English Todos os anos, a 5 de outubro ...
Portugal -- "The ripple effect that a teacher can have as he or she touches the lives of hundreds of students over the years provides a multiplier that even the sharpest business man would envy". Mawlana Hazar Imam's speech at the inauguration of the Professional Development Centre, Northern areas of Pakistan, 19th October 2000. Portuguese The World Teachers' Day is celebrated ...
Portugal -- O Presidente da República, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa juntou-se hoje ao Príncipe Amyn para a inauguração do Westmont Hospitality Hall na Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Portugal. English O espaço, recentemente inaugurado, servirá de residência ao Westmont Institute of Tourism and Hospitality na NOVA School of Business and Economics (NOVA SBE), que celebra este ano o terceiro aniversário da abertura ...
Global -- President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa was joined by Prince Amyn earlier today for the inauguration of the Westmont Hospitality Hall at NOVA University in Lisbon, Portugal. The newly opened space will serve as a home for the Westmont Institute of Tourism and Hospitality at NOVA University's School of Business and Economics (SBE), which is celebrating the third anniversary of ...
Portugal -- A record number of employees are quitting or thinking about doing so. Organizations that take the time to learn why--and act thoughtfully--will have an edge in attracting and retaining talent. More than 19 million US workers--and counting--have quit their jobs since April 2021, a record pace disrupting businesses everywhere. Companies are struggling to address the problem, and many will ...
Pakistan -- Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan lays the foundation of two state-of-the-art regional Aga Khan Higher Secondary Schools in Gupis and Yasin, promising continuity of quality education until grade 12 for the students of the region. The two schools, Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Gupis, and Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Yasin, will have a combined capacity for almost 1,200+ ...
USA -- City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner: "I am a member of the Ismaili Community...honorary!" Cedar Park City Council Member Anne Duffy welcomes young members of the Jamat participating in the drive. As reports filled the news that individuals from Afghanistan, including children, would be arriving imminently in the United States, youth and young adults reached out en masse to ...
Global -- Join us live from Lisbon, Portugal, for two special events featuring lectures from Aga Khan Award for Architecture Steering Committee members, Her Excellency Sheikha Mai Al Khalifa and Meisa Batayneh. The lectures will take place on Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 October, and will be streamed live on The Ismaili TV. Guests from the fields of architecture, business, academia, ...
Global -- Mediation Week is commemorated every year during the third week of October, and is an ideal time to reflect upon the impact that mediation and other peaceful dispute resolution processes can have, to bring peace and solace to individuals and families during difficult times. In early 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic brought court systems and dispute resolution services around the ...
UK -- The number of non-domiciled taxpayers is stabilising after the significant reforms introduced in 2017. Tim Crook, head of tax at Gherson solicitors, considers the pros and cons. There has been much media coverage over the years on UK resident but non-UK domiciled individuals (commonly referred to as non-doms) and the tax regime that applies to them. Some of this ...
UK -- HMRC is urging young people to check if they have a surprise savings pot in the shape of a Child Trust Fund (CTF), the government savings scheme for children. The average value of a CTF account was £1,500 in 2020 and although this is not the minimum or maximum amount in each account, this is a sizeable contribution to ...
UK -- Setting up a family trust can provide a long-lasting legacy for your loved ones and future generations. It can also provide wealth protection to ensure it is used for suitable purposes, as well as offering tax benefits, explains Peter Skelly, senior manager at ZEDRA. A trust is a legal entity set up by an individual - known as the ...
Portugal -- De julho de 2020 a abril de 2021, a Fundação Aga Khan Portugal proporcionou um processo de formação e capacitação sobre diversidade e pluralismo. A Fundação Aga Khan Portugal convidou um conjunto de participantes para um processo de autodescoberta, reflexão e aprendizagem, sobre diversidade e pluralismo - o "PerCurso". O emocionante vídeo que aqui partilhamos - que integra o ...
Global -- This week, the Earthshot Prize was awarded to five winners for their ground-breaking solutions to the greatest environmental challenges facing our planet. The award, considered to be the most prestigious global environment prize in history, was launched last year by Prince William with the Aga Khan Development Network as a Founding Partner. Climate change is sometimes seen as an ...
Global -- Prince Rahim attended a cultural celebration to mark the 30th anniversary of Tajikistan's independence, held at UNESCO's headquarters in Paris, in the presence of the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon. Prince Rahim attended a cultural celebration to mark the 30th anniversary of Tajikistan's independence, held at UNESCO's headquarters in Paris, in the presence of the President of Tajikistan, Emomali ...
USA -- As you may recall, on March 22, 2018, during his Diamond Jubilee visit to the United States, Mawlana Hazar Imam gave permission to start planning to build the seventh Ismaili Center in the world to be located in Houston, Texas. We are deeply grateful to Mawlana Hazar Imam for his oversight of this project and for visiting Houston in ...
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam's guidance on building bridges to understand and learn from one another, and his emphasis on local participation in the promotion of peace and pluralism served as an inspiration for two recent initiatives held in Georgia, USA. Our Imam has often stressed the need for embracing pluralism as a key value for peace and development. In a ...
Global -- Every year, the third Thursday in October is designated as Conflict Resolution Day, a global event intended to promote the concept of peaceful conflict resolution. Mediation Week is also celebrated during the month of October. This month gives us an opportunity to reflect on how we can each play a part in creating a more peaceful, generous, and hopeful ...
Portugal -- De modo a celebrar mais um aniversário e a enaltecer e agradecer o serviço dos voluntários, a semana de 23 a 29 de outubro vai ser-lhes dedicada. Ser voluntário e o sentido de servir com humildade e dedicação, fazem parte da nossa fé e da nossa tradição. Apesar dos desafios pessoais e profissionais e das exigências do dia-a-dia, os ...
Portugal -- Azhar Andani é Ismaili, natural da Índia, e mudou-se recentemente para Portugal. English Desde pequeno que Azhar Andani sempre praticou críquete e o seu sonho era ser jogador profissional para uma equipa na Índia. Quando chegou a Portugal, ultrapassou vários desafios e aos 27 anos viu o seu sonho ser realizado quando foi escolhido para jogar na Seleção Nacional ...
Portugal -- Azhar Andani is an Ismaili from India who recently moved to Portugal. Portuguese Since he was little, Azhar Andani always played cricket and his dream was to be a professional player for a team in India. When he arrived in Portugal, he overcame several challenges and at 27 he saw his dream come true, when he was chosen to ...
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam has graciously sent a Talika Mubarak to the global Jamat, which is being shared via The Ismaili. ...
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam has graciously sent a Talika Mubarak to the global Jamat, which is being shared via The Ismaili. ...
Portugal -- Mawlana Hazar Imam generosamente nos ha enviado un Talika Mubarak al Jamat global, que se comparte a través de The Ismaili. 7 de octubre de 2021 Mis amados hijos espirituales, Con ocasión de un reciente mulaqat con mis principales líderes Jamat para revisar sus informes sobre el trabajo y las actividades en curso del Jamat, envío mis cálidas y ...
UK -- Mawlana Hazar Imam has graciously sent a Talika Mubarak to the global Jamat, which is being shared via The Ismaili. 7. Oktober 2021 Meine lieben geistlichen Kinder, Zum Anlass einer kürzlich abgehaltenen mulaqat mit meinen hochrangigen Jamati-Führern, in deren Rahmen wir deren Berichte über die aktuelle Arbeit und die Aktivitäten der Jamaat besprachen, übermittle ich allen meinen geliebten geistlichen ...
