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Moment in Time: Nasir Khusraw began his seven-year journey on March 5, 1046
Nasir Khusraw, a Persian poet, philosopher, traveller, and a da'i, was born on 1004 in Qubadiyan, a small town in eastern Iran. After completing his schooling, where he studied Arabic, Persian, mathematics, philosophy, and religious sciences, Nasir entered government service in the revenue department. He enjoyed travelling, admiring the architectural and cultural creations of the regions to which he travelled, engaging ...
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VIDEO: Alamut -- Castle of the Ismaili Imams
Watch the scenery of the Alamut Castle. Alamut (meaning "eagle's nest") is a ruined mountain fortress located in Alamut region in the South Caspian province of Gilan near the Rudbar region in Iran, approximately 100 km (60 mi) from present-day Tehran. Today, it lies in ruins, but because of its historical significance, it is being developed by the Iranian government as a tourist destination.
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Why the World Needs More Rebels
[H/T MOHIB EBRAHIM] -- LIBERATIONIST.ORG -- Think of any innovation that changed how any organization [or institution] operates. I'm willing to bet the driving force behind it wasn't conformity, but curiosity. Curiosity -- someone asked a question no one else dared before. If conformity is the enemy of innovation, why are rebels so scarce then? Maybe leaders don't know how to deal with troublemakers -- they feel threatened. Nonconformism is painful but essential. It stimulates us to think more broadly, deeply, and honestly. It requires courage to speak against groupthink. Organizations misunderstand the power of rebellious people -- they see the trouble, not the possibilities. True rebels are not crazy or out of control. Their actions are not meant to defeat the current regime, but to improve it. ...
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Tuesday's Teachings (From Life) The Power of Habits: What the Ancients Knew about Making Good Ones and Breaking Bad Ones
[H/T MOHIB EBRAHIM] -- DAILYSTOIC.COM -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Hazar Imam, 1989: "Uncompromising excellence is also an ethical principle."] ARTICLE: Arete--the most powerful word to the Stoics. It means excellence, and it was the ultimate expression of human greatness--moral, physical, spiritual. Reaching it requires a certain philosophical approach. Because brilliance and inspiration and skill are not enough. Summing up Aristotle's thoughts on excellence, Will Durant wrote, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then is not an act but a habit." In other words: Excellence isn't this thing you do one time. It's a way of living. It's foundational. It's like an operating system and the code this system operates on is habit. Which is why we've created this guide for you. Bookmark this page and return to it frequently--it is the ultimate guide on habits. We'll first lay out ...
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The Ismaili - Nutrition Centre Chutti Khichdi (Rice with lentils)
Nutrition Centre -- Healthy Hints The split pigeon peas provide protein, while you get carbohyrdate from rice - make this into a more balanced meal by serving it with a crisp salad or lightly cooked vegetable curry. Although ghee is added during cooking, the finished dish is low in fat and saturated fat. Adding small amounts of seemingly unhealthy ingredients can ...
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