UAE -- Mawlana Hazar Imam often emphasizes the importance of educating our youth in order to ensure that young leaders of our community approach the future well-informed and with an open mind. Our community strives to do this by ensuring that youth are constantly engaged in activities and events that encourage the broadening of their perspectives. The unusual circumstances upon us ...
Nascido em Lisboa, Portugal, em 1978, Samir desde cedo se interessou pelo fantástico. Daí que se tenha dedicado de alma e coração a este imaginário, escrevendo e produzindo BD's. Venha conhecer um pouco mais sobre o Samir. Licenciou-se em Línguas Modernas, Literatura e Tradução e tirou, também, um curso de italiano no Instituto Italiano di Cultura. Para além de tradutor é ...
TKN -- For the past six years, the Aga Khan University-Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations (AKU-ISMC) has been breaking new ground in digital methods to study the written heritage of the Islamic tradition. The University at present runs projects funded by the European Research Council and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation that involve building a collection of Arabic texts ...
France -- AKEB a le plaisir de vous partager, dans cet article, certains outils de soutien destinées aux élèves et aux étudiants. 1. Bourse AKEB Le Board Education a le plaisir d'annoncer l'ouverture de la campagne des demandes de bourse pour la rentrée 2021-2022. Cette bourse est destinée uniquement aux étudiants résidant de façon permanente dans la juridiction de France, Suisse, ...
ANZ -- The Ismaili Community in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea as well as globally wish to congratulate Karim Sumar AM, President of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslim Council for his recent appointment as a member (AM) of The Order of Australia, for his significant service to the Ismaili Muslim Community, and the Convenience Retail Industry. President Karim AM was ...
Global -- Against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains, the University of Central Asia celebrated the achievements of its inaugural cohort of graduates: the Class of 2021. A live-streamed convocation brought together students, family members, faculty, and well-wishers across multiple countries and time zones around the world. In an historic occasion, graduands and faculty dressed in UCA's academic regalia took part in ...
USA -- One of Latif Nasser's favorite childhood memories is of his father bursting into his room in the morning and giving him an animated summary of every story in the newspaper. "I was young and didn't understand any of it," said Latif. "But, that helped me realize that the world is an interesting place, and there's so much exciting stuff ...
France -- Over time, Islamic traditions in general have developed a deep sense of devotion around the figure of the Prophet as the ideal man of faith. In the Ismaili tradition in particular, this devotion to the Prophet as well to his progeny and to the Imam of the Time, is reflected in qasidas, maddah and ginans . Ginans are hymns ...
France -- Au cours des siècles, les traditions musulmanes ont développé un profond sentiment de dévotion autour de la personne du Prophète Muhammad (que la paix soit sur lui) en tant qu'homme de foi idéal. Dans la tradition ismailie, en particulier, cette dévotion envers le Prophète et sa famille et envers l'Imam-du-Temps, se reflète dans les qasidas et les ginans. Les ...
Portugal -- O Aga Khan Health Board (AKHB) for Portugal assinou um protocolo com a Fundação Champalimaud, com condições especiais para os membros da Comunidade Muçulmana Ismaili. O que é a Fundação Champalimaud? A Fundação Champalimaud, formalmente conhecida por Fundação D. Anna de Sommer Champalimaud e Dr. Carlos Montez Champalimaud, é uma instituição que desenvolve investigação em áreas de ponta da ...
Pakistan -- Izzat Bibi from Hunza, Azima Dhanjee from the Karachi and Farida Kanwal, also from the Karachi, will serve under the Chairmanship of Usman Dar, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs. Their responsibility includes empowering young people in the country who have been deprived of economic opportunities aiming to create more sustainable livelihoods for all. Izzat Bibi ...
Pakistan -- Rising Stars is a platform that identifies and celebrates the achievements of young Jamati leaders. Ismaili youth, who are residents of Pakistan, and aged under 29, can apply to be a Rising Star in one of the following categories: Civic Service (including Guides and Scouts), Entrepreneurship, Music and Arts, Sports, Leadership/Ambassadorship, Academics, Science and Technology, Media, etc. If you ...
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam will deliver a virtual address at the University of Central Asia's first-ever convocation on 19 June. The ceremony will honour the first class of undergraduate students at the School of Arts and Sciences and will be livestreamed from the University campuses in Khorog, Tajikistan and Naryn, Kyrgyzstan. The Governors of Naryn and Gorno Badakhshan will be ...
Pakistan -- Young Ambassadors Programme (YAP) offers a life changing experience to work on meaningful projects with AKDN agencies and contribute towards transforming the quality of life of people in Pakistan. YAP is an initiative of Youth Coordination Forum (YCF), Council for Pakistan. Key FeaturesThree-week field assignment with an AKDN agencyExposure visits to various AKDN projectsProfessional development sessions with industry expertsIn-person ...
USA -- Senior life is complicated, made even worse by a situation of limited mobility, due to dependency factors such as lack of skills to drive, which restricts an individual's ability to engage socially, and creates barriers to community engagement. Anar Gulamali has served the Jamat with a smile since 2006. In her years of service, she held several honorary service ...
Global -- President Uhuru Kenyatta presented the Aga Khan University with a newly granted charter at a special ceremony held in Nairobi yesterday. The event also included the inauguration of AKU's University Centre, and featured an address by Mawlana Hazar Imam. On a sunny day in Kenya's capital city, dignitaries, guests, and partners of the Aga Khan University (AKU) gathered for ...
Global -- In a momentous occasion, the Aga Khan University will receive its Charter from Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and will inaugurate a new state-of-the-art University Centre in the heart of Nairobi. The event will air live on The Ismaili TV tomorrow, 11 June, and will feature an address by Mawlana Hazar Imam. Friday 11 June will be remembered as a ...
UK -- The Ismaili Centre Roof Garden is one of London's hidden gems. The serene setting of this beautiful courtyard style garden draws from the traditions of Islamic faith that have inspired outstanding buildings for many centuries throughout the world. The chaar-bagh (four-part) garden, delineated by a central fountain, and channels of water, draws inspiration from the Qur'anic Garden of Paradise. ...
Kenya -- "Everyone wants to live longer, but no one wants to be old" Harry Moody A staggering 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 each day across the world and will continue to do so until the early 2030's. In Nairobi, 50% of the Jamat is over 65 years of age. () Our elderly provide us with a fountain of wisdom and ...
Kenya -- Room Rates- (These rates include meals, laundry, in-house activities, carer assistance, transport to and from hospital and Jamatkhana)One Bedroom apartment - Ksh 120,000 for exclusive useDouble Apartment (1 room with 2 beds + 1 private living room) - Ksh 150,000 for exclusive useLarge double (2 beds + Ensuite bathroom) - Ksh 100,000 for exclusive use and Ksh 60,000 sharing ...
Portugal -- Tens entre 15 e 20 anos, és aluno do ensino básico/secundário ou do primeiro ano de licenciatura e tens um grande interesse pelas ciências? Este concurso é para ti! Organizado pela Fundação Juventude, em parceria com a Ciência Viva - Agência Nacional para a Cultura Científica e Tecnológica, o 29º Concurso Nacional para Jovens Cientistas tem como objetivo promover ...
Portugal -- The winners of the Ismaili eChess cup are already known! Portuguese | Spanish The National Tournament has already ended and eight players have qualified in the Senior group and two in the Junior group. In the next phase, our players will participate in the European Tournament. It was with great pleasure that we noted the participation of all players, ...
Portugal -- Já temos vencedores no Torneio de Xadrez! English | Spanish O Torneio Nacional já terminou e foram apurados oito jogadores no grupo sénior e dois no grupo júnior. A próxima fase será o Torneio Europeu. Foi com agrado que registámos a participação de todos os jogadores, com jogos de bom nível e, sobretudo, a passagem para a fase seguinte ...
Ismaili Centre Dubai -- In honour of World Oceans Day, we look back at Prince Hussain Aga Khan's "Fragile Beauty" exhibition featuring his marine photography of oceanic ecosystems. The stunning collection of some 100 photographs highlights the beauty, fragility and diversity of marine life, drawing attention to the urgent need to conserve and protect global oceanic heritage. Prince Hussain Aga Khan ...
Global -- Over the past year, the challenge of Covid-19 in Texas has been compounded by a winter storm that left millions throughout the state without power and water, and Hurricane Laura, which caused extensive property damage and displaced many. In the face of these challenges, members of the Ismaili community came together to assist those in need, staffing vaccine mega-sites, ...
Global -- To coincide with World Environment Day, The Ismaili is pleased to present two short films produced by Prince Hussain, demonstrating the natural beauty of the oceans and the delicate ecosystems they support. We know that climate change is affecting life across our seven continents, but might sometimes forget about the seas and oceans that cover over 70 per cent ...
Syria -- خطاب سمو الإمام في حفل تكريم دفعة خريجيّ عام 2020 ...
Global -- As technology advances and the realm of cyberspace becomes more central in our personal and professional lives, understanding the landscape of cyber security and technological policy will become ever more important. The cyber security and technology policy sectors can often seem complex and confusing. However, as we move towards a world with technology at the heart of nearly everything ...
Portugal -- Once a boy asked his teacher, "How great is God?" Looking out the window, the teacher saw a plane and asked the student: "How big is that plane?" The student said, "It's so small, you can hardly see it." The teacher took the students to an airport and when they arrived near a plane asked: "And now, how big ...
Canada -- Canadian Jamatkhanas are starting to be reopened. Stay up to date with openings and related information in your province. ...
Global -- Embracing new technologies and investing in innovation is perhaps no longer a choice, but a necessity. In line with this view, Imamat and Jamati institutions in Pakistan are harnessing the potential of digital transformation to improve lives across the region. The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) recently collaborated with the Government of Pakistan's Special Communications Organisation (SCO) to open an ...
USA -- Ambassador, public servant, serial entrepreneur, investor, strategic consultant, philanthropist; these are just a few dimensions to the personality and identity of Sada Cumber. Dreams do come true, Sada reflects; as a young boy in Karachi, not from an affluent family and with eight other siblings, he would gaze at the large mansions in the city and the large cars ...
Global -- In this insightful conversation with The Ismaili, Rahim Hirji details the ways in which technology is having a growing influence on our everyday lives, coving topics from artifical intelligence and robotics, to social media and education. Detailing some of the opportunities and risks this presents, Rahim suggests how we might prepare for an increasingly digital future. The Covid-19 pandemic ...
Tajikistan -- Roz-e-Nur Celebration in Khorog Roz-e-Nur or the Day of Light is celebrated every May in Tajikistan, to commemorate the first historic mulaqat granted by Mawlana Hazar Imam to his Jamat in the capital, Dushanbe, and his first visit to the Gorno-Badakhshan region on 25 May 1995. Since then, the Ismaili Jamat in the Pamir valley have celebrated this occasion ...
Global -- Graduation ceremonies often signify moments of avid hope and possibility. The Aga Khan University's first ever global convocation was no different, as hundreds of graduands -- all dressed in green convocation robes -- celebrated with faculty, trustees, and guests, while a worldwide audience participated in the virtual festivities. As part of the unique occasion, Mawlana Hazar Imam delivered the ...
USA -- Super Bowl 55 was commemorated in February 2021 in an extraordinary way, by honoring vaccinated healthcare workers with tickets to the most sought-after annual NFL event. The pandemic has lasted for over a year now with frontline healthcare workers battling COVID-19 relentlessly. Luckily, Dr. Rahim Govani received a once-in-a-lifetime expense-paid opportunity to attend the Super Bowl in Tampa, Florida. ...
Kenya -- Shafina Jaffer, artist extraordinaire, shares her story. Who are you?My name is Shafina Jaffer and I am African artist of Indian origin. I am currently enrolled in the Graduate Diploma (FA) Program at the Royal College of Art & I have trained in the Slade School of Art as well as the Ruskin School of Art together with the ...
Portugal -- In the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, instituted by the United Nations in 2002, know what author Zulfikar Hirji has to say about diversity and pluralism in Islam. Portuguese For more than fourteen hundred years, Muslims have held multiple and diverging views about many aspects of their religious tradition including religious authority, ritual practice, political ...
