Dr. Saira Sabzaali: Managing Our Anger
The COVID-19 crisis has impacted all of us, and for many of us has brought up some unexpected and powerful feelings. Dr. Saira, psychotherapist, discusses why we are feeling the way ...
Beyond "Sissy" Resilience: On Becoming Antifragile
ARTOFMANLINESS.COM -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Hazar Imam, 2020: "We must remain strong and prepare to build, and to build well, when this crisis passes."] ARTICLE: If you ask most people "What's the opposite of a fragile person or organization?", they'll likely say "robust" or "resilient." But Nassim Nicholas Taleb would say that's wrong. He argues that if fragile items break when exposed to stress, something that's the opposite of fragile wouldn't simply not break (and stay the same); rather, it should actually get stronger, and he coined "antifragile" for this quality. It's no longer enough to bounce back from adversity and volatility - to be resilient. You have to bounce back stronger and better. You have to become antifragile. In his book, "Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder,", Taleb makes the case that people, systems, organizations, things, and ideas can be described in one of three ways: fragile, resilient, or antifragile. Now, what is fragile? The large, optimized, overreliant on technology, overreliant on the so-called ...
The Leadership Model Is Broken
LIBERATIONIST.ORG -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Hazar Imam, 2006: "A vast decentralisation of decision-making is already occurring ... The key to future progress will lie less in traditional top-down systems of command and control -- and more in a broad, bottom-up spirit of coordination and cooperation."] ARTICLE: This new normal is here to stay and what kind of leadership do we need because it's not just that our leaders are failing; the leadership model is broken. The command-and-control approach has made things worse. We tend to choose leaders who are strong, determined, and look in control. Yet, research indicates that we need the opposite. Being confident doesn't make someone competent. The Great Man Theory still influences how we view leaders; we must get rid of it. We don't need a leader, but a network of leaders. Collective leadership is what we need to thrive in uncertain times. The first step is to let go ...
Nanji Family Foundation Pledges up to $100,000 Matching Gifts to COVID-19 Fund for Canadian Hospitals
Pyarali and Gulshan Nanji and their family of four children were among the thousands of Ugandans of Indian descent exiled from the country in the 1970s. They were airlifted to Canada ...
Attash Sawja (@AttashSawja): The Ethics of Charity in Islam via @Medium
In Surah al-Baqarah, (2:261-275), the Qur'an discusses in detail the concept of spending in Allah's way and all the dos and don'ts associated with it. It is said that whatever we ...
Youth Corner - Secondary
USA -- This is your one-stop-shop for information on exams, college applications, weighing your college decision, and making the most out of this quarantine! Developing a Love for Learning Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are typically free online courses, in many cases from leading universities, available to anyone with an Internet connection. MOOCs provide a flexible way to learn new skills, ...
Youth Corner - Primary
USA -- Welcome to a curated spot for daily schedules, snacks, parenting tips, mindfulness tips, resource and activity recommendations, roadmaps to college, and more. Daily Schedule When a child is home, structured days make a tremendous difference in setting expectations, building good habits, and keeping the peace. It also allows you to carve out some time for yourself. Access Daily Schedules ...
Youth Corner - ECD
USA -- Our goal is to provide 100% of our children with access to Early Childhood Development. Due to COVID-19, we are rolling out virtual ECDC all around the country at this time for families with children ages birth to 6. Our facilitators will not only walk you through the materials so that you can engage your child at home and ...
Finding a new normal: What comes next?
Global -- The Covid-19 pandemic, with all the uncertainty and anxiety it has brought, can also awaken a greater appreciation for all we have been blessed with, along with the confidence and determination to face this new, unfamiliar world, and all the challenges it has yet to bring. "I've never seen anything like this" is a phrase you may have heard ...
Munir Gillani Studios: Naad E Ali (A Prayer For Difficult Times) Official Music Video
Munir Gillani Studios in association with digitally beyond image video production presents: Naad E Ali (A Prayer for Difficult Times). Munir Gillani, a Pakistan-born Canadian Artist currently resides in Muscat, Oman. ...
Healthcare Hero - Dr Karim Kassam
Global -- As a part of the global movement to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of all healthcare workers around the world working to keep us healthy and safe, we will be featuring healthcare workers from the Ismaili community in a series entitled Healthcare Heroes. Read more about our next featured Hero, Dr Karim Kassam, who contracted the virus while working ...
Youth Corner Home Page
USA -- Where you can find updates, recommendations and resources for parents and students during COVID-19 times. Brought to you by the U.S. jamati insitutions - AKYSB, AKEB, AKEPB, AKSWB and AKHB. These resources are applicable to all age groups. Essential COVID-19 Updates Food: Most schoool districts are providing take home breakfast and lunch for students. If you feel this is ...
Kenya- AKEB- Supporting families to help children learn and develop at home
Kenya -- We know that meeting the demands and expectations of supporting children to 'learn at home' can be overwhelming. These resources provides a note of reassurance, support, and a synthesis of available resources for parents and caregivers as they adjust to these challenging new times. Our New RealityThe COVID-19 has affected all aspects of our lives. By now we all ...
VIDEO: Is There Any Difference Between a Cult and a Religion?
You've heard the term "cult" before. It conjures images of authoritarian leaders and sheep-like followers. Many people claim that some religious groups are not religions at all...but rather..."cults." But is there any real difference between a "cult" and a "religion?" ...
VIDEO: Islam and Politics: Crash Course World History
Islam has interacted with politics during its history and it continues to do so today. Islamist movements are in the news a lot lately, but how did that happen. Islam has always been tied to political movements. Mohammed was not only a religious leader, he led an empire. So how did this lead to modern radical movements? ...
VIDEO: Kenya- Guided Meditation 3- Faraz Ramji- Empathy
Kenya -- Participate in this guided meditation, led by Faraz Ramji, a Mindfulness Coach and Facilitator. This focus of this meditation is on channeling compassion and empathy- human traits needed now more than ever as we navigate these tough times and the impact of COVID-19. ...
VIDEO: AKSWB - Managing The Stress Of COVID-19 A Guide For Parents and Their Young Children
AKSWB - Managing The Stress Of COVID-19 A Guide For Parents and Their Young Children ...
VIDEO: AKSWB - Managing The Stress Of COVID-19 AGuide For Teens And Parents
AKSWB - Managing The Stress Of COVID-19 AGuide For Teens And Parents ...
UAE - Economic Resource Guide (AKEPB)
UAE -- The Aga Khan Economic Planning Board UAE (AKEPB) aims to capture information related to the economic impact of COVID-19 as it applies to small businesses and employees as well as to individuals and families. Efforts are being made to ensure that timely and relevant information is available. The information in this document is provided as general information only and ...
VIDEO: Kenya- Guided Meditation 2- Body Scan - Faraz Ramji
Kenya -- Participate in this guided meditation, led by Faraz Ramji, a Mindfulness Coach and Facilitator. Learn how to identify your triggers and how to do a body scan meditation ...
How to Help Seniors in Your Family Get Connected and Enjoy On-line Jamati Events
Despite COVID-19, most of us are able to keep in touch with each other and Ismailis around the world though the weekly, on-line Jamati programmes many countries have launched. However, with Jamatkhana closures, many seniors are now completely disconnected from the Jamat, with the exception of family phone calls, because they don't have tablets or smart-phones. We think this situation can be solved very easily if every family purchases and sets up a tablet for the few seniors in their family (the highly rated Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet is just US$80). It's also, of course, an ideal way for the young in your family to connect with their grandparents. Here's how you ...
Virtual Connections Are Essential Life Lines for Housebound Seniors
THEOAKLANDPRESS.COM -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Please help the seniors in your family get connected.] ARTICLE: Connie Bugbee,75, lives alone, doesn't have a computer and because of the state's shelter-in-place order, she can't see her significant other. She thinks she should be able to get by with a phone, but her daughter, Carri, thought it would be easier for her mother to video-chat, read e-books and watch her favorite British murder mysteries on something bigger than a smartphone screen. So, she bought a Samsung tablet and mailed her mother the device. Despite the initial misgivings, by the second day, Connie had downloaded a few more apps. "She seems more interested and receptive," Carri said. "I've realized I have to break her in slowly." Meanwhile, social life for Marge Meneghello revolved around church, volunteering ...
A Geriatrician Offers 4 Tips for Seniors to Stay Connected during Coronavirus Outbreak
THECONVERSATION.COM -- Along with the risk of COVID-19 infection comes social isolation risks. How can older people cope? Here are four ways they can stay socially connected. 1. Learn the new technology. You don't have to be tech-savvy: just ask a neighbor, niece or nephew for help. 2. Stay active from home. Many organizations and faith-communities rely on volunteers to make phone calls, which can be done from home. 3. Go on a news diet. Don't get addicted on non-stop "breaking news" which brings needless anxiety. Watch a news update in the morning, then check in again at night: 30-60 minutes is plenty. 4. Reach out to family and friends. Stay in touch with the people close to you. For the rest of us, why not make it a point to check in on your older friends and relatives? Now, more than ever ...
Mozambique Our Community 4
Mozambique -- An annual event organised by the Arts and Culture Department, under the umbrella of Women's Activities Portfolio of Mozambique. Last October was an artful month where several members of Maputo and Matola Jamat engaged in a joyful and revealing event. The objective of the Talent Show is to explore the talent existing in our Jamat as well as expose ...
UK- WAP Journaling
UK -- In light of the uncertainty and increased levels of anxiety caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Women's Activities Portfolio (WAP) member and Fulfilment Coach, Shaista Kurji, shares her take on journaling and how it can help create a sense of ease, reduce stress and improve our mental health and general outlook whilst self-isolating. Many of you may have heard of ...
Discurso da Semana
Portugal -- English and Gujrati versions available after the Portuguese one. [PT] Ao visualizar o Centro Ismaili de Lisboa, e a sensação de paz que o edifício e os jardins refletem, que símbolos e expressões culturais observaria através dele mais atentamente da próxima vez que entrar no edifício? Que novas curiosidades surgem neste edifício que conhece bem, para redescobrir na sua ...
Mozambique About Us - Community 3
Mozambique -- The Maputo Jamatkhana was once described by Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah as the best in Africa. Timeless in its design and beauty, the Jamatkhana testifies to the long history of the Ismaili Muslim community in Mozambique. At the heart of the port city of Maputo, capital of Mozambique, stands a building that testifies to the long history of the ...
Queno - A Journey of Persistence
Pakistan -- It is said, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. This holds true for so many, especially the 26-year-old Farida Kanwal, Co-Founder and COO of Queno. Queno, an innovative digital platform, offers enterprise resource planning software for schools, connecting teachers to parents and students. Recently, she was featured as one of the top entrepreneurs for Forbes' 30 under 30 ...
VIDEO: Sunday Reflections from the President - 12 April 2020
Far East -- Fellow Community Members, I hope that you and your families are keeping safe and healthy and enjoying the long weekend. I have heard many wonderful stories of members of our community connecting via group calls with friends and family members in many different continents, some across multiple generations I also hear of families spending quality time with each ...
Mozambique About Us - Community 2
Mozambique -- Reflecting the pluralism of the Muslim world generally, the Ismailis are a richly diverse community within the Shia branch of Islam who belong to distinct ethno-geographic and linguistic traditions united by their belief in a living hereditary Imam of the Time from the progeny of Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him and his family). The Ismaili Muslims are ...
UK-Bolly fit 1
UK -- Why not get fit with Bollyfit brought to you at home! Aliya Meghjee has a passion for dance and started training in many forms of dance from a young age. This led to her finding her niche in commercial Bollywood style. In February 2019, she launch Bollyfit which has been a huge success with full classes every week! Join ...
UK-moti family video
UK -- Farzana Moti has been teaching accessible dance to Leicester JK for more than a year. Eager to continue teaching, and with a queue of people not wanting the classes to pause, Farzana has decided to launch online classes! Check out her first online dance class here. Class instructor- Farzana MotiVideo creators- Farzana Moti, Jasmine Moti, Aleena Moti There are ...
UK- sema yoga
UK -- AKYSB & AKHB present Sema Yoga. This class is designed for anyone who feels comfortable seated on the floor, capable of putting their body weight through their wrists and knees. Try the first in the series by clicking the link below. These virtual classes will continue to be available, stay tuned for more information. Click here to watch : ...
VIDEO: AKEPB - How to locate and navigate ERG - Urdu
AKEPB - How to locate and navigate ERG - Urdu ...
VIDEO: AKEPB - How to locate and navigate ERG - English
AKEPB - How to locate and navigate ERG - English ...
