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We would like to draw the Jamat's attention to the very real potential of deep smartphone and social media addictions during this time, when all of us are trapped at home, isolated and only able to keep in touch with friends and family through smartphones, tablets, computers, TV and social media networks.
It is obvious that screens are an essential technology -- especially telephone and video calling -- to keep in touch with each other and avoid social isolation while we maintain physical distance. However, if screens and social media networks are not used wisely, especially during the next 4-8 weeks (as many experts anticipate we may have to remain isolated in our homes), it is almost certain that many will develop new, or deeper addictions, to smartphones and social media networks, without even realizing it has happened, due to intense use over the next several weeks.
At Ismaili Digest we have been very focused on raising awareness on this issue as well as the very real, addictive potency of these technologies and the damage they do to our brains, especially children's brains, and, in the posts below, you will find our recent Editor's Choice newsletter on this issue. The newsletter highlights:
- research on the serious negative health consequences, to both children and adults, from excessive screen time and social media,
- quotes from top Silicon Valley tech executives -- such as Bill Gates, Steven Jobs, and former Facebook Vice President, Chamath Palihapitiya -- who develop social media and smartphone technologies, stating that they keep their children away from both at all costs, and
- guidelines for reasonable limits and practical tips to help "kick the habit" if you are already addicted.
We urge you to read the newsletter and inform yourself of the dangers so you may set prudent guidelines for your and your family's use of both smartphones and social media for the next 4-8 weeks ... and beyond.
Stay safe, and warm regards,
Ismaili Digest
P.S. The large number of posts in this week's newsletter are due to the.ismaili's vigorous COVID-19 coverage. |
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Crossword No 3
Who was the Fatimid Vizier who served Imam al-Mustansir bi'llah I? What is the title of Imam Ali's teachings recorded in Hindustani in poetic form? The material is based on the Secondary Curriculum published by The Institute of Ismaili Studies. Download Crossword-No-3 ...
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Introverts, Let's Use This Time to Teach the World about Introversion and Its Benefits
INTROVERTDEAR.COM -- We're living in uncertain and even scary times right now. Many of us are stuck in our own homes, unable to go out and do the things we're so used to doing. A coworker was telling me how her extroverted son is going crazy right now because he can't go out and do anything. Since we introverts are wired to handle being by ourselves, we're much better able to handle forced social isolation. The world is turning to us to learn how to best handle this crisis and we have a unique opportunity to show the world not only how to be an introvert, but that introversion is a great thing -- not just during times of crisis, but all the time. Here are five things I believe we as introverts should be showing everyone: 1. Spending time alone helps ...
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The World Finally Respects Homeschooling Moms
EVIEMAGAZINE.COM -- Most of us assumed education could only be done one way: in school. However, besides "normal" schools, some parents educate their children in their homes. And now that coronavirus has put normal day to day activities, like going to school, on hold parents of school kids are getting a taste of what homeschooling is really like. As homeschooling becomes the norm for the next few weeks, it's becoming clear just how much homeschooling moms deal with at home with the kids every single day. Mothers who choose to homeschool are warriors in their own right, giving up much of their own personal freedom for the betterment of the next generation. Watching parents gain a deeper respect for these homeschooling moms is heartening. Homeschooling has been shown to ...
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The Italian Connection -- Understanding COVID19 Deaths in Italy
WATTSUPWITHTHAT.COM -- The most surprising finding of the Italian Government report was that of the 355 people who died (at the time of the report), only 3 didn't have any of the diseases listed above [hypertension, diabetes, ischemic heart disease, atrial fibrillation, etc.]). Three! Consider the people who died: - More were over 90 than under 60. - The average age was 79 years. - All but three had at least one other disease, so basically all were already sick. - 75% had two other diseases, and half of them had 3 or more other diseases. Half! That's not a sample of the people in the street or an Italian family. That's a sample of a totally different population. I was forced to a curious conclusion, both discouraging and encouraging. It is that most of these COVID-19 cases were probably not community-acquired. Instead, I would hazard a guess that most of them go by the curious name of "nosocomial" infections which originate in a hospital. Here's what I suspect. I think ...
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Boredomtunity: Why Boredom Is the Best Thing for Our Kids
PSYCHOLOGYTODAY.COM -- There are intriguing positives to boredom: "By encouraging contemplation and daydreaming, it can spur creativity," writes Stewart in "The Atlantic". In a couple of different studies people who were bored before being given a creative task did better on the task. Is boredom good for kids? It depends on what happens when they are bored. Do they plug in? Then no. Or does it spur them to creative play? Then yes. Do they get frustrated and have to figure it out? Then also, yes. Your kids can definitely handle boredom. Just wait and see what they do. If you doubt your child's creativity, just hang out in the doctor's office. Ignored, even briefly, kids find lots of creative ways to deal with boredom. They ...
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In Praise of Boredom, Again
QUILLETTE.COM -- "In Praise of Boredom" was Joseph Brodsky's 1989 Dartmouth College commencement address. Here is his opening sentence: "A substantial part of what lies ahead of you is going to be claimed by boredom." As a child I was well acquainted with boredom. It was there when I woke up in the morning and it stretched out over the landscape. Boy, did I feel small. But I learned humility and curiosity. I recently heard a friend planning a few days her daughter had off school. Barricade after barricade was erected against boredom. A tight schedule of activities, each more stimulating than the last. I have friends who, when they drive their small daughters half an hour across town, plug them both in to separate iPads. I quite often travel long distances on trains. I don't think ...
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How to homeschool your kids like a pro during coronavirus quarantine
NYPOST.COM -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: For our many past articles on this subject, please search Ismaili Digest for "homeschooling".] ARTICLE: "To be honest, I didn't really have a clue what I was doing, but we muddled through," says Falik, 41. "It wound up being a fun, successful morning." Muddling through -- at least during the early days of home education -- is exactly what expert Courtney Ostaff, recommends to parents considering that option. What about simulating that classroom experience? Do kids really need a separate learning space? Ostoff says parents shouldn't worry about it. "All you really need is a flat surface like a kitchen or dining table," she says. Her general rule of thumb regarding time spent homeschooling is 15 minutes for each year of a child's life. Therefore a 6-year-old would receive tuition for 90 minutes, while an 8-year-old would get two hours. For established homeschoolers ...
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The Church of Darwin
DISCOVERY.ORG -- VIA THE WALL STREET JOURNAL -- A Chinese paleontologist lectures around the world saying that recent fossil finds in his country are inconsistent with the Darwinian theory of evolution. His reason: The major animal groups appear abruptly in the rocks over a relatively short time, rather than evolving gradually from a common ancestor as Darwin's theory predicts. When this conclusion upsets American scientists, he wryly comments: "In China we can criticize Darwin but not the government. In America you can criticize the government but not Darwin." The reason evolution is so controversial is that it is the main scientific prop for scientific naturalism. All the most prominent Darwinists proclaim naturalistic philosophy. Richard Dawkins exults that Darwin "made it possible to be an intellectually fulfilled atheist" ... Here's just one example of how real science is replaced by flim-flam. The standard textbook example of natural selection involves a species of finches in the Galapagos ...
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Intelligent Design in Biology: the Current Situation and Future Prospects
DISCOVERY.ORG -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Mawlana Sultan Muhammad Shah, 1956: "The young Waezin should each try and find new arguments based on the discoveries in all branches of science for keeping the human soul like [sic] the ocean with the Divine wisdom and power."] ARTICLE: Although naturalistic dogma has dominated public education for a half century, its mandarins have failed to convince. I receive regular inquiries even from some of the world's most thoroughly secularized nations that indicate skepticism toward evolutionary naturalism. Clearly, reports of the death of God have been greatly exaggerated. That Darwinist authorities find public scrutiny of their theory so threatening indicates to me that there is a hidden insecurity in their intellectual position which will eventually become so visible it can no longer be concealed. One early sign of that came in December 2004 when the famed atheist philosopher Anthony Flew announced that he had converted to philosophical theism [and then published "There is a God: How the world's most notorious atheist changed his mind"]. Scientific discoveries and related reasoning had convinced him that there is an intelligent designer of the natural universe. A genuinely confident scientific culture ...
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Tuesday's Teachings (From Life) Nobel Laurete Joseph Brodsky's 1989 Dartmouth College Commencement Address: In Praise of Boredom
MATIANE.WORDPRESS.COM -- Nobody is as bored as the rich, for money buys time, so expect boredom to hit as soon as the tools of self-gratification become available. In general, a man shooting heroin does so largely for the same reason you buy a video: to dodge the redundancy of time. When hit by boredom, go for it. Boredom is your window on time's infinity and teaches you the most valuable lesson in life: your utter insignificance. "You are finite", time tells you through the voice of boredom, "and whatever you do is, from my point of view, futile." The sense of futility, of limited significance even of your best actions, is better than the illusion of their consequences and the attendant self-aggrandizement. Boredom puts your existence into its perspective. The more you learn about your own size, the more humble and compassionate you become to ...
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While You Complain about Your Light Bill, There's Someone ...
QUOTESPICTURES.COM -- "While you complain about your light bill, there's a man with no home. While you complain about your job, there's a man praying for a dollar. While you complain that gas is to high, there's a man who's only option is to walk. While you complain about our president and politicians, there's a man who's not allowed to express his opinions. While you complain about your significant other, there's a man dreaming of having somebody. While you complain about the food in your pantry, there's a man praying for crumbs. While you complain about the world we live in, there's a man who didn't wake up today to see it. Your complaints are simply blessings to others! " -- Trent Shelton ...
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"Unseen Tajikistan" ... The Rough and Unforgettable Pamir Highway - Full Documentary
YOUTUBE.COM -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Highly recommended. The opening scenes are of a region where tens of thousands Ismailis live and Hazar Imam has poured in millions of dollars for development -- such as the Panj River bridges+markets AKDN developed and the video highlights. Watch with your family while stuck at home!] ARTICLE: Do not miss this incredible chance to catch a glimpse of one the most isolated parts of mountainous Central Asia; the astonishing area around lake Karakul that has not been filmed for television prior to this documentary. This remarkable journey will take us to Tajikistan; the Autonomous Province of Gorno-Badakhshan, to be more precise. Environmental expert, Jamshed, is travelling via the twisted and uncertain "Pamir Highway." The final point for his expedition ...
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34th Imam - Gharib Mirza - by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
GOOGLE.COM -- Imam Gharib Mirza assumed the Imamate in 1493 and moved to Anjudan, where he was known as Gharib Mirza i.e., "an unknown stranger," and kept himself completely out of politics, passing the a life of darwish. Anjudan is situated at the foot of relatively low rocky range in central Iran. Ismailis began settling there slowly, probably during Imam Mustansir billah II's time, and had taken up agriculture. It is said that Imam Gharib Mirza mastered the botany and, with his knowledge, the village of Anjudan was turned into a fertile tract. Anjudan was the Ismaili mission's cradle in the post-Alamut era and when the dawa system, after the fall of Alamut, was systematically reorganized. Imam Gharib Mirza accepted Ismaili offerings and blessed them with written guidances, bearing his signature and seal. In Anjudan, near the mausoleum of Imam Mustansir billah II, ...
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Special UK Jamat Evening Programme Online
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 2020: 6:15pm London (GMT) ~~ 6:15pm: UK update and message from the leadership video. ~~ 6:30pm: Quiet time for prayers. ~~ 7:00pm: Feature Film: Opening of the Ismaili Centre Dubai, 2008. ~~ 7:45pm: Feature Film: Jubilee Arts Lisbon, 2018. The National Council for the UK Jurisdiction is proud to announce a special Jamati Programme Online. The program will be streamed live at the.ismaili/uk/live ...
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Maximising productivity while learning from home
Global -- In response to the global Covid-19 pandemic, many educational institutions have transitioned from in-person to online learning. For students who are used to classroom settings, a different learning setting can pose new challenges, especially when trying to remain productive and motivated. Here are some strategies to adapt to an online learning environment. In this unprecedented time, it's important that ...
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Infants
UAE -- Language & Communication Parent Article: 13 Things Babies Learn When We Read with Them Refer to this article to better understand what your young ones are learning when you read to them during their early years. 13 Things Babies Learn When We Read with Them Arts & Sensory Experiences Edible Finger Paint Try this completely edible non-toxic paint recipe ...
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Early Childhood Development
UAE -- Tips for Talking to Young Children about COVID-19 The following resources have been provided to help you navigate difficult conversations with your young ones. Children need a safe space to ask questions and express their concerns. Use this opportunity to help your child understand how the world affects those around them. Emotions and Self-Awareness Answering Your Child's Questions Why ...
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Toddlers (1-3 Years)
UAE -- Language & Communication Parent Article: Reading with Toddlers Learn tips and techniques to enhance your child's communication skills in their early years. Toddlers and Reading: Describe but Don't Drill Sensory Story Tub: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Use a story sensory tub to build early literacy skills in your child using their favourite book. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Sensory Storytelling ...
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Preschoolers (3-5 Years)
UAE -- Subscriptions UAE Book subscription service: Peekado (PAID) This paid for subscription service allows you to build your home library or rent books monthly. Vooks (PAID) Parents get one month free subscription to a streaming library of online read aloud story books. Storyline Online (FREE) This resource streams videos featuring celebrity actors reading children's books alongside creatively produced illustrations. Digital ...
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Uma carta aos Pais
Portugal -- O Amor dos Pais é o que liga pais e filhos e os ajuda a seguir em frente na vida, mas particularmente, a superar tempos adversos, como o que passamos atualmente. As circunstâncias atuais desafiam os Pais a atender a outras responsabilidades, tais como assumir o papel de professor diariamente e de forma proativa. Para além disso, os pais ...
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Webinars AKEPB e ADEE: 2 e 9 de abril às 17h00
Portugal -- O Aga Khan Economic Planning Board e a ADEE convidam todos os empresários e profissionais a assistir a dois webinars, a realizarem-se nas próximas duas semanas. Quinta-feira, 02 de abril, às 17h00 Webinar: "COVID-19: Medidas Extraordinárias de Apoio à Tesouraria, Linhas de Crédito e Alterações Fiscais", conduzido pelo Grupo DFK (www.dfk.pt) Link: Quinta-feira 09 de abril, às 17h00 ...
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Manter proximidade, mesmo à distância
Portugal -- Por entre este turbilhão de restrições e mudanças impostas pela pandemia do coronavírus, há que procurar formas alternativas de manter no horizonte e em marcha, a nossa missão e os nossos objetivos. Vivemos numa era que permite o trabalho remoto, mas tal implica reconfigurar o nosso quotidiano. Este tem sido o foco de toda a equipa da Fundação Aga ...
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HolidayClub @ Home
India -- Youth get highly restless when forced to stay home. So to chase away the boredom and use the time youth are homebound as an opportunity to bond as a family, Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board for India, brings you your favorite Holiday Club in the safety of your own home. HolidayClub @ Home aims to provide a friendly, ...
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Locked down doesn't mean locked out!
India -- The Aga Khan Education Board for India is pleased to present a newsletter for parents and students with exciting resources to help you make the most of your child's time during this period. Set up a schedule, explore our learning resources or work with them on an online course! There are plenty of ways to make them meaningfully engaged! ...
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Mensagem do Chairman do AKEPB
Portugal -- Estimados membros do JamatYAM,Escrevo-vos esta mensagem, na qualidade de Chairman do Aga Khan Economic Planning Board (AKEPB), num momento particularmente difícil das nossas vidas. Nenhuma nação, empresa ou família estava preparada para o cenário que estamos a viver. No entanto, todos juntos, podemos encontrar soluções para minimizar o impacto, aprender e tirar lições desta crise, bem como repensar as ...
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AKEPB: Minimizar os efeitos do COVID-19 nas empresas
Portugal -- Descubra como pode minimizar os efeitos da propagação mundial do COVID-19 na economia e adaptar o seu modelo de negócio a esta crise. No passado dia 25 de março, o Chairman do Aga Khan Economic Planning Board (AKEPB) enviou uma mensagem ao Jamat, no sentido de ajudar a encontrar soluções para minimizar os efeitos da propagação mundial do COVID-19 ...
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Dê a sua mão a quem precisa através da FOCUS
Portugal -- Nunca o nosso habitat esteve tão vulnerável, colocando em risco cada vez mais populações. Para dar a mão a quem precisa, a FOCUS continua a precisar de si! Pode ajudar através de doações em dinheiro ou colocando o NIF da FOCUS na sua Declaração do IRS. Para contribuir para uma melhoria dos habitats e dos recursos do nosso planeta, ...
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...o segredo da vida reside na arte. Oscar Wilde
Portugal -- Esta semana, o External Relations Art and Culture (ERAC) faz-lhe as seguintes propostas de arte, para o seu bem-estar pessoal. Faça uma boa viagem! This week, ERAC brings you the following options in art, for your personal well-being. We hope you enjoy! Museus | Museums O Museu Aga Khan, que celebra os seus 5 anos, abriu as suas ...
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Dicas para fortalecer o corpo e a mente
Portugal -- Estamos numa situação sem precedentes, confinados a passar mais tempo em casa. É um tempo maravilhoso para ponderar e fortalecer o nosso corpo e a nossa mente. Porque não aproveitar esta oportunidade como um retiro pessoal? A investigação mostra que a nossa mente influencia nosso sistema imunitário, podendo comprometer a sua resposta. Isto significa que se uma pessoa se ...
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Al-Saha Daily Digest
UK -- Back issues of Al-Saha Daily Digest are available here to browse. Please click on the link to view the digest. Al-Saha Daily Digest - 25 March 2020 Al-Saha Daily Digest - 24 March 2020 Al-Saha Daily Digest - 23 March 2020 Al-Saha Daily Digest - 22 March 2020 Al-Saha Daily Digest - 21 March 2020 Al-Saha Daily Digest - ...
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Livro da semana
Portugal -- Sabia que os Ismailis estão subdivididos em vários ramos? Descubra mais no livro "Uma História Moderna dos Ismailis": Sinopse: Uma História Moderna dos Ismailis: Continuidade e Mudança numa Comunidade Muçulmana A segunda maior comunidade muçulmana Xiita depois dos Ithna'ashari ou Duodecimanos, os Ismailis têm uma longa e complexa história, que remonta ao período formativo do Islão. Posteriormente, subdividiram-se em ...
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Fraud Awareness
UK -- Aga Khan Economic Planning Board for the United KingdomFraud Awareness (Last Updated: 10 March 2020) Fraud Awareness The Jamat should be aware of emerging consumer fraud activity taking place in the UK, in particular around the Coronavirus as well as taxes. Furthermore, in the current environment where Jamati members may be looking to rebalance investment portfolios, the Jamat is ...
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Summary of Government and Bank of England Support
UK -- The UK Budget considers the temporary economic impact from the spread of COVID-19 in the UK but also longer-term investments which will underpin growth over the coming decade. Below is a summary of the budget and support announced and available by the Government and BoE for business disruption due to COVID-19 Aga Khan Economic Planning Board for the United ...
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Coronavirus Updates and Resources
UK -- The National Council and Ismaili Tariqah and Religious Education Board for the United Kingdom Jurisdiction have published the following information in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. These are community updates, resources to cope with changes in lifestyle and health updates. Some of these are summaries of recommendations by the United Kingdom Jurisdiction Governments, but many of these are available ...
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Jobspot
UK -- Employment Support from the Aga Khan Economic Planning Board Recently, supermarkets across the country have announced their intention to recruit thousands of temporary staff. There is also an increased demand for drivers and warehouse operatives with variable working hours and night shifts available. This may be of particular interest to those members of the Jamat who are currently facing ...
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Working from home and looking after children
UK -- Balancing working from home with looking after children is a challenge during normal times, let alone in times like this. In this article we have shared some ideas to help you create an approach that works for you and the family. Working from home Working from home used to be a flexible form of working that an employee would ...
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WhatsApp: Launch of the Local Council's Broadcast Channel
Portugal -- In order to improve communication between the Local Council and the Jamat, the Council's WhatsApp Broadcasting Channel is launched today. Read on for more information on how to join and benefit from this new service. Given the current constraints experienced worldwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic, society in general is having to adapt and find new and creative ways ...
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VIDEO: Navroz Mubarak Song
Global -- To commemorate Navroz, The Ismaili is excited to release a new song entitled 'Navroz Mubarak.' With lyrics in English, Hindi, Farsi, Gujarati, Russian, Portuguese, Burushaski, Arabic, and a touch of Shughni rap, this creative expression of love and gratitude features over 100 Ismaili artists from 14 countries, reflecting our global celebration of Navroz together as One Jamat. ...
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Coronavirus Support Team Hotline
UK -- The spread of Covid-19 has left many of us within the Jamat feeling anxious and worried about their health and well being. With the wealth of mis-information and fear mongering currently around, it is difficult to know what's correct, what the right things to do are, and where to go to find answers to your questions. The Jamati institutions ...
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Message du Conseil National pour Madagascar
Madagascar -- Message du Président du Conseil National pour Madagascar Cher Jamat, Ya Ali Madad Au nom des Mukhi-Kamadia Sahebs, Mukhiani-Kamadiani Sahebas et de tous les membres des Institutions, nous souhaitons à tout le Jamat Navroz Mubarak. Inshallah ce Navroz apportera paix, bonheur et Mushkil Asaan au Jamat à travers le monde. Ameen. Nous vivons une période difficile due à la ...
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Womens Acivities Seminar
Portugal -- Women's Activity board/team held its first seminar focusing on Parenting and Behavior Management. The topics included parenting styles and techniques, importance of routines and structure for children and fostering growth through positive interaction. It was conducted by a qualified and experienced psychotherapist who specializes in working with children and parents exclusively. Led primarily in English and Hindi, the two-hour ...
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VIDEO: Navroz and Mi'raj: Transformation
Portugal -- Every year, on 21st March, we celebrate the festival of Navroz. This year, Navroz falls on the same day as Mi'raj. Navroz heralds the arrival of spring and new beginnings, while Mi'raj relates to the Prophet Muhammed (may peace and blessings be upon him and his family), and his ascent towards the Divine. The concept of transformation and change ...
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WOMENS ACTIVITIES SEMINAR
Portugal -- Women's Activity board/team held its first seminar focusing on Parenting and Behavior Management. The topics included parenting styles and techniques, importance of routines and structure for children and fostering growth through positive interaction. It was conducted by a qualified and experienced psychotherapist who specializes in working with children and parents exclusively. Led primarily in English and Hindi, the two-hour ...
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Mawlana Hazar Imam envia uma mensagem ao Jamat
Portugal -- Por ocasião do Navroz, partilhamos a mensagem de Malik Talib, Chairman do Ismaili Leaders' International Forum, que incluí uma mensagem de Mawlana Hazar Imam. Ya Ali Madad, Por ocasião do Navroz, o nosso amado Mawlana Hazar Imam agraciou-nos com um Talika Mubarak a ser partilhado com o Jamat global: Caro Malik, Por ocasião do Navroz, envio para todo o ...
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The Story of Navroz 2020
ANZ -- Today, Ismaili Muslims around the world observe Navroz - a festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year and the first day of spring. More importantly, it symbolises a time of spiritual renewal and physical rejuvenation, bringing with it a deep sense of gratitude and an outlook of hope and optimism for the future ahead. Around the world, ...
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Navroz e Mi'raj: Transformação
Portugal -- Todos os anos, no dia 21 de março, celebramos o festival do Navroz. Este ano, o Navroz ocorre no mesmo dia que o Mi'raj. O Navroz anuncia a chegada da primavera e de novos começos, enquanto o Mi'raj está relacionado com o Profeta Muhammad (que a paz e as bênçãos estejam com ele e com a sua família) e ...
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Mawlana Hazar Imam sends a message for the Jamat
Global -- On the occasion of Navroz, The Ismaili is pleased to share a message from Malik Talib, Chairman of the Ismaili Leaders' International Forum, which includes a message from Mawlana Hazar Imam. Ya Ali Madad, On the occasion of Navroz, our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam has most graciously sent a Talika Mubarak to be shared with our global Jamat, which ...
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VIDEO: Navroz Mubarak Song
To commemorate Navroz, The Ismaili is excited to release a new song entitled 'Navroz Mubarak.' With lyrics in English, Hindi, Farsi, Gujarati, Russian, Portuguese, Burushaski, Arabic, and a touch of Shughni rap, this creative expression of love and gratitude features over 100 Ismaili artists from 14 countries, reflecting our global celebration of Navroz together as One Jamat. ...
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Nausheen Barkat: Spreading the sweetness of Hunza honey
Nausheen Barkat has a mission in life: to take organic products from her hometown in Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan to the world. Her dream began while she was still a student at the Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Hunza. Now as an alumna she has already taken an important first step. akes-pakistan_alumni_honey_story_2.jpg Nausheen and the retail side of the business.Copyright: AKDN / ...
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Professor Bowen Savant: Using machine learning on ancient texts
ISMC's project has made two major advances during the research period. Professor Sarah Bowen Savant, of AKU's Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations, is using advanced algorithms to uncover large-scale patterns in ancient texts. She leads the KITAB--Knowledge, Information Technology and the Arabic Book--project, which has been created by an international team of experts in IT, history and the Arabic ...
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GALLERY:
Clean water for Pakistan
Over half of the populations of Pakistan lack access to safe and clean water and have no choice but to consume water from whatever source exists in their villages, regardless of quality. The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) -- with the help of communities -- identifies water sources in the village, tests the water quality using its technical expertise, develops ...
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Sumitra Devi: Improving the health of her family
Sumitra Devi, 35 years old, lives in Sakra, a village in the state of Bihar, India. Her household includes her husband (an agricultural labourer), son, parents-in-law, brother-in-law, and his family in a small brick house with two rooms. Until earlier this year, the family of nine did not have access to a toilet. Instead, they had to walk out to the ...
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Support AKU's response to the COVID-19 pandemic
[H/T SIMERG] -- AKU is on the front lines of the response to this unprecedented health challenge. Our dedicated physicians, nurses and other medical staff are working tirelessly to save lives. You can support our efforts to secure specialised medical equipment, provide testing and life-saving care to the vulnerable through our Patient Welfare Programme, and address the needs of our physicians and healthcare personnel during this extraordinary time. We are immensely grateful for the outpouring of support and encouragement that we have received from all our supporters. The COVID-19 Fund would support the following ...
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AKAH project improves water supply in Tajikistan
Tajikistan, 20 March 2020 - Under the Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation Management Project (SWSMT), the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat Tajikistan (AKAH), successfully completed technical feasibility, hazard and environmental assessments for water supply systems for 75 targeted villages. It also established a rigorous water quality testing laboratory. AKAH, a co-implementer of the four-year SWSMT project led by the Aga Khan ...
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