Ahmed Salah Moneka was born in Baghdad, Iraq, where grew up in a creative, loving, and supportive family. He studied theatre at the Institute of Fine Arts in Baghdad, and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Theoretical Acting from the University of Baghdad. After working professionally as a theatre actor for 9 years, Ahmed became the first black television presenter in Iraq, hired ...
Portugal -- O Aga Khan Economic Planning Board (AKEPB) e a ADEE convidam todos os empresários e profissionais a assistir a mais um webinar, a realizar-se na próxima semana. Quinta-feira 7 de maio, às 17h00 Tema: "Marketing e Vendas online. Transformação digital das micro às grandes empresas" Convidados: David Pinheiro e Carlos Vieira, da Oxy AgencyLink: Reveja os webinars anteriores ...
An immersive overview of the Aga Khan Museum's Spring 2020 exhibition, Sanctuary, featuring carpets designed by thirty-six of the world's leading contemporary artists who have reflected on the crucial role of sanctuary in an era of displacement and disaffection. Supported by: Partners in Art, Mohammad and Najla Al Zaibak and the Baytree Foundation and Global Patrons of the Aga Khan Museum. Sanctuary was originally ...
Imam Muhammad b. Ali b. al-Husayn b. Ali b. Abi Talib, better known by his title al-Baqir, was born around 677 in Medina. He succeeded his father to the Imamat in 713, reigning for about twenty years. He received the title al-baqir al-ilm, 'one who splits open knowledge,' shortened to al-baqir, due to his vast knowledge. Lalani notes that Imam al-Baqir ...
UK -- Ofqual have shared further updates regarding vocational, technical and other qualifications. Apprenticeship end-point assessments are not covered by this latest update. The main points are: GCSEs, A levels and AS levels• If a student was due to complete a qualification this summer and they are unable to formally complete the course due to Covid-19, they will be issued a ...
Speech by Princess Zahra Aga Khan at the opening of the phase II expansion of the Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 9 March 2019. Read full speech: ...
Global -- Inauguration of Restored Humayun's Tomb ...
"I should like to assure you, my Islamic friends, that under the American Constitution, under American tradition, and in American hearts, this center, this place of worship, is just as welcome as could be a similar edifice of any other religion" -- President Dwight D. Eisenhower, June 28, 1957Islamic Center, Washington, D.C. Conceived in 1944, the site for the mosque was ...
MINDMATTERS.AI -- COVID-19 is menacing the world and bringing economies to a standstill. But, is it really a global pandemic? You might notice that some areas of the world are oddly absent from the news. Wouldn't we expect the disease to rip through the most densely packed and least developed countries? Instead, it has mostly shut down advanced nations, which are only a small portion of the world's population. How can we explain this? Well, let's look at a graph of COVID-19 death rates by latitude ... Most will overlook the fact that the southern hemisphere is nearing the end of summer. And, COVID-10 is a variant within the group of cold viruses which are destroyed by heat. So is COVID-19 vulnerable to heat? It is worth asking whether that explains ...
THEFEDERALIST.COM -- Learning, as a preteen, to share space and adapt to another loved family member's rhythms and needs was key to my adaptability as an adult. It made me a more flexible and compassionate person. Intergenerational living shaped my younger years, and it's still shaping my family dynamic today. Today, in my household, we spend many of our days as a family of seven: my husband and myself, our four children, and my dear mother-in-law. Living life together, generations under one roof, teaches us lessons and benefits everyone involved, but I believe my children benefit most from this arrangement. Many families are sheltering together right now ...
Global -- A dynamic duo in medicine, Aliya and Sameer were both driven to medicine through a passion to serve and help people. For Aliya, born and raised in Calgary, helping women during their most high stress times -- labour and delivery -- brought her to the high-risk obstetric, labour and delivery unit at Brigham and Women's Hospital. For Sameer, a ...
Global -- Managing Social Isolation and Coping with Loneliness (Gujarati) ...
Muslim ethics, however, guide us to build caring communities. A caring community does not leave the labor of care to the few; instead, it shares this labor. It does not hoard ...
Global -- Zumba for seniors with Tazmin Ajanji-Manji ...
USA -- Weekly activities for children, adolescents and their families to increase wellbeing and mental health. ...
Moman Chetamni ("Devotees Beware") is a 630 verse granth (long format ginan) composed by Sayyid Imam Shah, the youngest son of Pir Hasan Kabiruddin. Amin Mawani recites a few selected verses ...
Ramadan is the holy month in which Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) received the first revelation of the Holy Qur'an. All Muslims celebrate Ramadan as a month ...
On Saturday, April 25, 2020, The Ismaili community of Sugar Land (Houston), Texas hosted 'Share Your Blessings' drive to support those in need amid the COVID-19 crisis. Volunteers collected about 20 ...
Portugal -- Reveja o Webinar "Covid 19 - Resposta Necessária a uma Crise de Saúde Pública e Económica", promovido pelo EPB, que ocorreu no dia 23/4/2020 e que contou com o orador com Manuel Rodrigues. ...
Portugal -- Reveja o Webinar "COVID-19: Saúde Mental para crianças, adolescentes e adultos", promovido pelo AKHB, que ocorreu no dia 20/4/2020 e que contou com os oradores Dr. Miguel Estrada e Dr. Tiago Sousa. ...
"In times of rapid change, we need reminders of the timeless and the changeless."- from Remember Who You Are You are a spiritual being from God. God said "Be!" and brought ...
Welcome to our first episode of Sunday Khana Khazana! In this episode we bring to you some recipes that are favourites among our community! Starting off with the spicy and tangy laal batata and the super tasty chana batata, we then explore how to make a healthy version of our favourite snack - chilla made with ragi, and finally, wrapping it up ...
Megan White, Registrar at the Aga Khan Museum, reveals how museums use climate control to protect the objects in their collections. And she shares tips on the best places in the home to display or store your favourite art. Bringing online Museum experiences to you is part of our mission to connect cultures and promote understanding between peoples. To learn more about how ...
Simon Barron, Installation Project Manager at the Aga Khan Museum, is responsible for the safe and secure installation of all the art on display at the Museum. In this video, he takes us through the steps of hanging a framed piece of art like museum professional does it. Bringing online Museum experiences to you is part of our mission to connect cultures and ...
Global -- While the USA struggles with the closure of many businesses, some entrepreneurs are taking a bold stand to make a difference. Building on the principles of ethical and moral responsibility, four business-owners have taken the initiative to help ease the strain on local authorities and their neighbors. Rahim Maknojia, owner of Oaks Cleaner in Houston, offered assistance to those ...
Global -- An emergency doctor at Vancouver's St. Paul's Hospital and Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, Amin Sajan says many things have changed at work since the onset of Covid-19. "We've undergone extensive training in the wearing of personal protective equipment and how to manage very sick patients in a way to diminish exposure to ourselves and other colleagues," Dr Sajan said. ...
Kenya -- In this session, Aleema takes you through a mindfulness practice to Discover Your Mountain. ...
In April 2012, in the throes of what was perhaps the most difficult period of his life, Hassan Kassim contemplated dropping out of the programme he'd just enrolled into at the Aga Khan University School of Nursery and Midwifery (AKU-SONAM). His wife had just died while delivering a set of preterm triplets at Coast General Hospital. Shortly afterwards, he also lost ...
Ramla Vuai Khamis is a scrub nurse at Mnazi Mmoja - the largest and main referral hospital in Zanzibar. Her calm demeanour is well-suited for her work, where organisation and preparedness are critical factors of success. Each day Ramla prepares for her duties by going through detailed checklists to ensure that surgical tools and patient lists are ready for the surgeons ...
Irshad Manji launches a series of public conversations about moral courage in journalism, politics, religion and beyond, engaging with leaders who will illuminate and influence the future of free expression in a fragile world. New York University is partnering with Manji on the Moral Courage Project, which teaches us that real diversity is about different ideas, not just identities. ...
UK -- In the UK last year, more than 40% of deceased passed away without having a will, often because it seemed premature to write a will, or the rules appeared too complicated. However, a will is an important way to protect your family and loved ones. It can potentially save you tax and avoid family disputes about how your assets ...
YOUTUBE.COM -- DISCOVERY SCIENCE -- In "Icons of Evolution," biologist Jonathan Wells compared what scientists present as the best evidence for evolution -- such as homology in vertebrate limbs -- with the published, peer-reviewed scientific literature and revealed that much of what we teach about evolution is wrong noting that scientists are well aware of this discrepancy between their published papers and what is taught. Published in 2000, the book raised troubling questions about the status of Darwinian evolution that are still plaguing scientists today. ...
EVOLUTIONNEWS.ORG -- One of the main arguments for evolution is homology -- odd similarities between very different animals. Why would they be so similar unless they were related by a common ancestor? But are these similarities really evidence of evolution? Well the definition of Homology is *circular* and so can't be used as evidence for evolution because it assumes the very thing it's trying to prove. The standard definition of homology says these similarities are *due to evolution*. In other words, homology says the similarities come from evolution, then says the similarities prove evolution. "Long Story Short," is a new video series that compresses key points in the debate between Darwinism and intelligent design into a very welcome format: concise, accessible, and funny. As the narrator explains ...
YOUTUBE.COM -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Click to view a recording of the live event.] ARTICLE: Join us on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. PST for a LIVE 80-Minute program featuring melodious recitations of Qasidas and Ginans by talented Ismailis from around the world. ...
UK -- Youth Flash - a Young Ambassador Initiative Welcome to Youth Flash - a weekly post run for the youth, by the youth. Running out of ideas on how to keep yourself entertained during the coronavirus lockdown? From theatre shows and museum tours to quizzes and workout videos, there's plenty of free fun to be had online so check in ...
On 9th April 2020, the Aga Khan Health Board for India organized a webinar on Mental Health featuring a panel of speakers including Dr. Malik Merchant (Consultant Psychiatrist, Prince Aly Khan Hospital), Dr. Salim Hirani (Pediatrician, Children's Clinic, Surat) and Dr. Suleman Virani (Consultant Psychiatrist, Director, ASSSAN Hospital, Nagpur). This session was hosted by Elisha Virani, member of the Aga Khan Health ...
UK -- The Right Honourable Dominic Raab MP, the First Secretary of State and Foreign Secretary was welcomed to the Ismaili Centre London in March, in the lead up to the occasion of Navroz On behalf of the Ismaili community in the United Kingdom Jurisdiction, leaders of the Jamat and Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) received Mr Raab at the Ismaili ...
On 1st April 2020, the Aga Khan Health Board for India (AKHB,I) hosted a webinar on COVID-19, addressing the different queries that people have about this pandemic. This webinar featured Dr. Seema Popatiya (Former Chairperson, Regional Health Board for Southern Saurashtra and District TB Officer, Porbander) and Dr. Amin Momin (Senior Orthopedic Surgeon, Life Care Hospital, Mumbai). It was hosted by Mrs. ...
