Portugal -- 'Id al-Fitr é uma das celebrações mais importantes para os Muçulmanos de todo o mundo e marca o fim do mês do Ramadão. English O termo 'Id al-Fitr é composto por duas palavras: 'Id, que significa uma festividade que se repete; e Fitr que significa quebrar, referindo-se à quebra do ciclo do jejum. No ano 948 EC, o Imam-Califa ...
Mozambique -- Eidul-Fitr is the first of two canonical festivals of Islam. This festival marks the end of Ramadan, the ninth month in Islamic (lunar) calendar during which Muslims all around the world fast. Every year, Muslims celebrate Eid by meeting and greeting friends and family through private visits at home andby giving presents to each other as a gesture of ...
ANZ -- The youth of ANZ creatively sharing their thoughts and blessings with the Jamat. ...
Portugal -- Esta semana destacamos uma árvore-relíquia natural do nosso país e que, neste momento, exibe todo o seu esplendor. Além disso, leva o nome de Portugal ao resto do mundo, pois para os ingleses é o "Portuguese Laurel", na Itália "Lauro Portoghese", "Portugiesische Kirschlorbeer" em alemão, "Laurier du Portugal" para os franceses, "Llorer-cirer de Portugal" para os catalães... O azereiro, ...
Portugal -- Saiba mais sobre a nossa herança literária em "Uma Antologia da Literatura Ismaili: Uma Visão Xiita do Islão". English A palavra "antologia" vem do grego e significa "coleta de flores". "Uma Antologia da Literatura Ismaili: Uma Visão Xiita do Islão" é a primeira coleção das 'flores' literárias da tradição Ismaili, que oferece aos leitores vislumbres de uma tradição literária ...
Portugal -- Find out more about our literary heritage in "An Anthology of Ismaili Literature: A Shi'i Vision of Islam". Portuguese The word 'anthology' comes from the Greek for 'flower-gathering'. "An Anthology of Ismaili Literature: A Shi'i Vision of Islam" is the first collection of the literary 'flowers' of the Ismaili tradition, offering up to its readers glimpses of a literary ...
Portugal -- O presente artigo é um excerto do discurso proferido por Mawlana Hazar Imam na cerimónia de inauguração da Delegação do Imamat Ismaili em Otava, Canadá, a 6 de dezembro de 2008. English Ao explicar a decisão de utilizar o cristal de rocha como material de construção, Mawlana Hazar Imam ajuda-nos a reflectir sobre a natureza inseparável da ciência e ...
Canada -- Did you miss Friday Night Reflections? Watch here in English, Farsi and Arabic and hear President Ameerally Kassim Lakha address the Jamat, followed by Dr. Henry Kim, Director and CEO of the Aga Khan Museum, and Dr. Hussein Keshani. ...
Portugal -- O período do Sagrado mês do Ramadão realça os nossos princípios éticos. Por isso, vale a pena refletirmos sobre um dito do Profeta Muhammad quanto ao valor da generosidade. English Humanidade, a família de Allah Hadith do Profeta Muhammad relatado por Hazrat Imam Jafar al-Sadiq: "Ele disse: 'A Humanidade é a família de Deus. A pessoa a quem Deus ...
Portugal -- The Holy month of Ramadan highlights our ethical principles. Thus, it is worth reflecting on a saying of Prophet Muhammad regarding the value of generosity. Portuguese Mankind, the family of Allah Prophet Muhammad's hadith reported by Hazrat Imam Jafar al-Sadiq: "He said: 'Mankind is the family of God. The man whom God loves most is the one who benefits ...
Global -- Across the globe, Jamati and AKDN institutions are at the forefront of responding to the Covid-19 pandemic, providing urgent humanitarian assistance, slowing the virus's spread, caring for the infected, and addressing the broader consequences of the current crisis. Many generous benefactors have come forward seeking ways to make a contribution towards the wide-ranging work in hand to address the ...
Global -- The Ismaili is pleased to present a second concert in as many weeks, to coincide with the observance of Eid-ul Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. The celebration of music will feature talented Ismaili performers from around the world for two days of music on 24 and 25 May. As we all remain physically distant from each other, the ...
Global -- The third issue of AT HOME, a new digital magazine presenting the programmes and projects of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC). This issue will shine a spotlight on the Aga Khan Award for Architecture and also feature the Aga Khan Music Programme, the Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme, Aga Khan Museum, and a presentation on the notion ...
Canada -- On the Night of Power and throughout Ramadan, we often turn to dhikr as a source of inspiration and remembrance - but what is it that we are remembering? Alwaeza Salima Versi explores this question and considers how we might be able to expand our understanding of dhikr to bring it into our lives beyond this sacred month. ...
Canada -- In this podcast, Alwaeza Taslim explains the historical context ("jâhilîya") in which Laylat al-Qadr took place, the importance of the command "Iqra" ("recite ")," which according to the tradition was the first revelation made to the Prophet, as well as the link between the significance of Laylat al-Qadr and the principle of pre-eminence of the intellect in Islam. ...
Global -- What's got you preoccupied these days? or What thought are you in the process of working through? These are the questions our speakers respond to in each short episode of the (re)flect. To subscribe to this series and other amazing podcasts, look for The Ismaili Podcast, now available on Spotify and Anchor (coming soon to all other major podcast platforms). ...
Portugal -- Qualquer pessoa consegue identificar uma rosa... afinal de contas, trata-se da rainha das flores. Mas quantos conseguem chamar uma rosa pelo seu nome? Hoje, vamos apresentar-vos a rosa 'Claire Austen', uma presença inglesa nos jardins do Centro Ismaili. Quem já esteve no Centro Ismaili reparou com certeza nas muitas roseiras que todos os anos por esta altura abrilhantam o ...
Global -- Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Power, commemorates one of the most significant events in the history of Islam. It is the night when Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) received the first revelation from Allah. According to tradition, the Prophet Muhammad used to retreat to Jabal an-Nur, a mountain outside of Mecca, for a month ...
Global -- Since launching three weeks ago, The Ismaili TV -- an online streaming platform offering 24-hour programming curated for the global Jamat -- has been viewed over 800 thousand times. If you missed anything, a selection of programmes are now available to enjoy on demand. The Ismaili TV has offered a virtual stage for the global Jamat to come together ...
Portugal -- La palabra árabe 'ibāda (plural 'ibādāt), que significa veneración, adoración, rendir culto o servicio, se usa generalmente en el contexto de la devoción a Dios. La oración o rezo es una forma primordial de venerar a Dios. Ya sea en voz alta o en silencio, los rezos pueden tomar varias formas, tales como recitar versos del Corán, meditar repitiendo ...
Canada -- This week's Facets of Faith Webinar Series explores how having a deep relationship with the Divine can be an incredible and perpetual source of comfort, strength, and peace. Join Alwaeza Aziza Jivraj as she shares how the practice of faith can be an anchor towards a life of meaning, purpose, fulfilment, and enduring happiness. ...
Did you miss Friday Night Reflections? Watch here in English, Farsi and Arabic and hear President Ameerally Kassim Lakha address the Jamat, followed by a special Q&A session with Al-Waez Jamil Sawani and Al-Waeza Dr. Salima Dadani Bhayani, moderated by Aliyyah Datoo. ...
UK -- Natasha and Ali Akbar from Baba's Kitchen in South London decided to show their support and grattitude to their local community through food during the COVID-19 pandemic. They prepared and delivered hundreds of meals to multiple hospitals and health care facilities to keep staff energised and well fed through the long hours. Around the country, communities are showing their ...
Canada --Friday Night Reflections (April 10, 2020) with Dr Aman Haji. Available in English, Farsi and Arabic. ... ...
Portugal -- Certo dia, o Profeta Moisés viu um pastor no caminho, que dizia: "Ó Deus, onde estás, para que eu possa tornar-me no Teu servo e limpar os Teus sapatos e pentear o Teu cabelo? Para que eu possa lavar a tua roupa e matar os teus piolhos e trazer-Te leite, Ó Adorado; para que eu possa beijar a Tua ...
Portugal -- Com a recente reestruturação do contexto educativo, pela suspensão das atividades presenciais nas escolas, verifica-se, em grande parte dos casos, que os educandos se encontram mais regulares no acesso à internet, para poderem comunicar com a equipa educativa, com os seus colegas ou para realizar pesquisas para os seus trabalhos. Será que os nossos filhos estão em segurança quando ...
Global -- The second issue of AT HOME, a new digital magazine presenting the programmes and projects of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC). ...
Canada --Friday Night Reflections (April 10, 2020) with Salima Versi. Available in English, Farsi and Arabic. ...
Portugal -- This week we present the book "Justice and Remembrance: Introducing the Spirituality of Imam Ali", by author Reza Shah-Kazemi. Portuguese Dr. Shah-Kazemi's book places emphasis on the universal, perennial aspects of the Islamic message - the role of the intellect and contemplation, justice and virtue, and the remembrance of God (Dhikru'Llah). This book comes as a timely corrective to ...
Portugal -- Esta semana apresentamos o livro "Justiça e Recordação: Introdução à Espiritualidade do Imam Ali", do autor Reza Shah-Kazemi. English O livro do Dr. Shah-Kazemi enfatiza os aspectos universais e perenes da Mensagem do Islão - o papel do intelecto e contemplação, justiça e virtude, e a lembrança de Deus (Dhikru'Llah). Este livro surge como um corretivo oportuno para aqueles ...
ANZ -- As the coronavirus outbreak casts a shadow of fear and confusion across the world, one musician is easing the anxiety by spreading love to communities with his soulful melodies and soothing messages. Faisal Amlani is a beacon of light in a very dark time. Now, with his latest tune, "Prayer Corona", the Melbourne-based performer is able to communicate the ...
Friday Night Reflections with Alwaez Hussein Charania (March 27, 2020) ...
Portugal -- Esta semana vamos refletir sobre Pandiyat-i Jawanmardi, ou "Conselhos de Cavalaria". English O Pandiyat-i Jawanmardi, ou "Conselhos de Cavalaria", é uma compilação da orientação do Imam Ismaili do século XV, Mustansir bi'llah (a.s.) Hoje partilhamos um extrato do texto: "O VERDADEIRO CRENTE" O (verdadeiro) crente é aquele que ... ao longo de todo o ano de doze meses age ...
Portugal -- This week we reflect on the Pandiyat-i Jawanmardi, or 'Counsels of Chivalry. Portuguese The Pandiyat-i Jawanmardi, or 'Counsels of Chivalry', is a compilation of the guidance of the fifteenth century Ismaili imam, Mustansir bi'llah (a.s.). Today we are sharing an extract from the text: "THE REAL BELIEVER" The (real) believer (mu'min) is one who...throughout the whole year of twelve ...
Portugal -- Every year, Muslims across the world observe Ramadan through acts of piety, fasting, special prayers, self-reflection and enhancing the sense of brotherhood within their communities. PortugueseEnglish Los musulmanes consideran que el mes de ramadán está especialmente bendecido porque fue este mes, en la noche de Laylat ul-Qadr, que la primera revelación fue enviada al Profeta Muhammad, sallallahu alayhi wa ...
UAE -- On the Path of Happiness Presented by Karim Aman (Urdu Version) ...
Global -- How does one define their role and value in society, or one's purpose in life? Are we atomised beings moving through life in a random fashion or connected and "born of a single soul," as the Qur'an informs us? How are we connected, and what is an individual without a community? "No man is an island, entire of itself; ...
Portugal -- O isolamento social é imperativo para a nossa própria segurança e para a proteção de outras pessoas. Felizmente, temos acesso a vários canais de comunicação. No entanto, devemos lembrar que cada um de nós é diferente, e que a paciência e a predisposição para escutar são ingredientes essenciais para uma receita de interações positivas. Estes princípios foram abordados por ...
Portugal -- Social isolation is imperative for our own safety and for the protection of others. Thankfully, we have access to multiple channels of communication. However, we must remember that we each are different, and that patience and a readiness to listen are essential ingredients for a recipe of positive interactions. Mawlana Hazar Imam addressed these principles at the Jodidi Lecture ...
