VIDEO: Youth empowerment project in Kenya
new initiative is aiming to provide opportunities and inspire young people in Coastal and Northern Kenya. Read more: ...
VIDEO: The Bukharan Jews of Queens, New York: Ezra Malakov, Avrom Tolmasov
Filmed by Saodat Ismailova and Carlos Casas in Queens, New York. ...
VIDEO: Late Night In Lisboa - Day seven
Highlights of the all the events on day seven of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration. ...
Disconnected Young People Need Intensive Care to Get Their Lives Back on Track
IFSTUDIES.ORG -- Carla is an energetic, ambitious young Latina woman with sleek, chin-length brown hair and an open, confident manner. Though just twenty-five years old, she is already managing multimillion-dollar projects as a procurement specialist at a defense contracting firm where she works full-time -- her bosses had quickly promoted her from the entry-level clerical job where she'd started out. She is also a homeowner as well as a mom, the proud owner of a small condo she shares with her boyfriend and two young sons. But it was only a few short years ago that Carla was homeless, pregnant, and struggling to stay in school. She'd run away from home and spent two years "couch surfing" with friends and relatives while ...
Book Review by Andrew Frisardi (@andrewfrisardi): Faith and Ethics: The Vision of the Ismaili Imamat
A generous, cosmopolitan rapprochement with our pluralistic times. Recently, Andrew Frisardi(American writer, translator, and independent Dante scholar) posted his detailed review of M. Ali Lakhani's book Faith and Ethics: The vision of ...
VIDEO: Painted Treasures: The Art of Lacquer
Dr. Maryam Ekhtiar, Persian art specialist from The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, introduces the art of lacquer painting in Iran: its history, unique technique, and rich range of subject matter. ...
Hazrat Ali played a foundational role in the development of the intellectual sciences
"...he [Ali ibn Abi Talib] was a prince to whom God gave much knowledge and wisdom."1 Attar "Ali b. Abi Talib, may God beautify his profile, is the secret mystery of the gnostics...and the whole Muslim Community agree that Ali b. Abi Talib represents the breaths of inspiration of all the prophets...He has sayings the like of which no one prior ...
GOD & Ali- A project by Zulfiqar Ali Jessani
No Universe, stars, and planets were created Neither day nor night were created Except the GOD, No one else was there This is the story of time before even time was ...
Dear Aunty Ji - Aaloo Want Is Respect For My Body| Desi~licious RD, Shahzadi Devje
It's almost second nature for Desis to greet loved ones with a backhanded compliment regarding weight gain. I mean, why praise a woman for her talent, hard work or ambition. After ...
Why We Still Have Hope for 2020
So far, 2020 has not been going well. In a recently published Op-Ed, Zabeen Hirji, Executive Advisor, Deloitte and former Chief Human Resources Officer, RBC and the Rt. Hon. David Johnston, ...
VIDEO: An Elephant Comes to London with Adam Harris Levine
In this talk, the Art Gallery of Ontario's Assistant Curator of European Art, Adam Harris Levine, delves into how the African elephant captured the imagination of medieval European society, and the artworks that were a product of their fascination. ...
Ali Karim Travelog: Murghab, Tajikistan
This is a continuation of previous post from February 18, 2020. After Lenin Peak Yurt Camp, we crossed the border from Kyrgyzstan into GBAO region of Tajikistan and stopped at Murghab, ...
Why making ourselves vulnerable is key to addressing loneliness @EndLonelinessUK
On Sunday 16 February, Executive Director, Kate Shurety of Campaign to End Loneliness, travelled across London in the middle of Storm Dennis to speak and take part in a unique community ...
VIDEO: Would we be better off without religion? | UpFront
Is religion a force for good? A controversial question at times, but one that can't be avoided in the modern world. From violence and terror, to gender equality, to science, reason, and education, the faithful and the faithless tend to repeatedly clash over whether religion is a net positive or negative, whether it helps humanity more than it hurts it. ...
VIDEO: Amin Hashwani -- The Pakistan We Don't Read About | Chautauqua Institution
Amin Hashwani begins by laying out his claim that Pakistan is not an ideological state. However, many Pakistanis are Muslim, and in the post-9/11 world, some feel that their religious identity is threatened. Hashwani makes note of how complex the issues in Pakistan really are: "In Pakistan, we do not have the luxury to choose between good and evil." ...
Amazing - Must watch Abida Parveen's rendition of "Man Kunto Maula, Ali Maula Maula, Ali Ali Ali..." from a live concert in Oslo, Norway
Abida Parveen performing in Oslo, Norway. Photo licensed under the Creative CommonsAttribution 2.0 Generic On Saturday, February 29, 2020, Abida Parveen performed in Melbourne, Australia, in a rare appearance outside Pakistan. On the day of her performance she gave an interview to Andrew Ford, host of ABC Australia's "The Music Show." In discussing shades of Sufi music (Kafi) towards the end of ...
Where Science and Faith Meet: Westminster Conference, April 3-4, in Philadelphia
EVOLUTIONNEWS.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 ..."] ARTICLE: Parents and educators might feel the safest way to take shelter from claims by scientists and other academics that undermine faith is to just dismiss or hide from those claims. However, that just sets a trap for young people. What happens when they become immersed in university or secular cultures, and realize how unprepared to handle arguments against their family's religious tradition they are? The yearly Westminster Conference on Science and Faith exposes parents, teachers, and students to the responsible science that increasingly supports faith. The 2020 conference will be held Friday and Saturday, April 3-4, in the Philadelphia area. The deadline for the early-bird discount ends today, March 1st! Register today to save! Adult: $70 Student (with valid ID): $35 Youth (under 18): $20 ...
Pioneer Neuroscientists Believed the Mind Is More Than the Brain; And What Is the Difference between "Soul" and "Spirit"?
MINDMATTERS.AI -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Hazar Imam, New York, 1983: "Those who are most qualified in scientific subjects today are often the most humble and the most convinced in their attitude to the existence of Allah."] ARTICLE: Dr. Michael Egnor (Professor of Neurological Surgery and Pediatrics and Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery, State University of New York, Stony Brook): "I used to be a materialist and an atheist years ago. Many of the greatest neuroscientists have been dualists. A dualist is someone who believes that some aspect of the mind (the will and the intellect) is not material and is beyond brain matter. Charles Scott Sherrington a Nobel Laureate and pioneer of neuroscience, was a dualist. John Eccles, also a Nobel Laureate, was a passionate dualist. Roger Sperry, another Nobel Laureate, and Benjamin Libet -- neuroscientists of the top rank -- were dualists. Wilder Penfield started his career as a materialist but 30 years later, at the end of his career, he was a passionate dualist. He had 3 lines of reasoning that convinced him. One was ...
VIDEO: The Last Addition, The First Impression: The Art of Bookbinding
Using examples from the Aga Khan Museum Collection, Assistant Curator Bita Pourvash explores various decorative techniques used in the art of bookbinding with a focus on Iranian bindings of the 15th to early 19th centuries. ...
VIDEO: Late Night In Lisboa - Day four
Highlights of day four of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration in Lisbon. ...
Ismaili spaces around the world open doors to dialogue on inclusivity
Global -- Promoting inclusivity and accessibility, Ismaili Centres and Jamatkhanas around the world are opening their doors to dialogue and conversation - a cornerstone to pluralism and a long-standing tradition of our faith. Whether within purpose-built Ismaili Centres featuring thoughtful architecture and landscaping, or a makeshift prayer and community gathering space, the Ismaili community around the world has remained steadfast in ...
Breaking down barriers in maternal mental health
Global -- "Women are twice as likely as men to experience depression and anxiety, yet three times more likely to experience barriers to accessing mental healthcare," explained Dr Simone Vigod during a session entitled Healthy Moms, Healthy Families - Breaking Down Barriers to Maternal Mental Healthcare at the Ismaili Centre Toronto in early February. Vigod serves as chief of the department ...
Horseback Riding for Children
There's no denying the magnetic qualitybond that exists between children and horses. Children are impressed by a horse's power, r and grace, and overwhelmed at the chance to ride one. Aside from fulfilling childhood fantasies, horseback riding has several unexpected benefits for kids. Parents are always looking for healthy outdoor activities to get kids outside and away from their video games. ...
Come Teach and Learn with Us
ITREB Angola would like to thank all the volunteer work of Dar-a-Talim teachers and kindly request for new teachers help. ITREB Angola would like to thank all the volunteer DAT teachers whose dedication and hard work behind the scenes has been remarkable and an incredible asset for our future generations. We want to make sure that their work is valued, admired ...
The Power of You
Either you are weak or strong, the energy you spend on either is the same. We spend endless moments pondering on our rules, relationships, responsibilities, shortcomings, comparisons, lack of esteem and confidence, not realizing the power we have within ourselves to change everything. Our value as a woman should not be measured by the numbers shown on our scales, what we ...
First Aid and Safety Seminar
On 15th February the Health Board for Angola held its inceptive First Aid Seminar How important you think is to be ready, prepared or even conscious of basic First Aid actions in your daily life? This pivotal seminar was headed by certified members of the European Medical Centre (EMC) and Medline addressed the key recognized principles for Cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), ...
31st Imam - Muhammad ibn Islam Shah - by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
GOOGLE.COM -- Imam Muhammad bin Islam Shah seems to have started communications from his headquarters to different Ismaili communities and also accepted the gifts from pilgrims. It is said Indian Ismaili pilgrims were invested the title of darwish. It should be noted that the office of the hujjat or pir in India from Pir Shams (d. 1356) to Pir Hasan Kabiruddin (d. 1449) was almost hereditary, and the office began to be revered like the hereditary office of the Imams. To avoid this, after the death of Pir Hasan Kabiruddin, Imam Muhammad bin Islam Shah designated his brother Pir Tajuddin, as a next Pir for Hind and Sind instead of any son. ...
VIDEO: Rumi and the Religion of Love
Considered the greatest poet in the history of Sufism, Persian poet Rumi and his passionate writings are explored by University of Toronto's Reza Tabandeh in this special introductory talk. ...
Jamila's Kitchen & Grill: Metro Vancouver restaurant owned by Ismaili couple from Afghanistan has gratitude written all over it
Between Google and Yelp, Jamila's Kitchen and Grill located on 2733 Barnet Hwy, in Coquitlam, one of the 21 municipalities comprising Metro Vancouver, has over 220 reviews with an average star rating of 4 (out of 5). Canadian media such as the national newspaper Globe and Mail, and greater Vancouver publishers Tricity News and CityNews1130 recently carried heartwarming stories about the ...
Living on $1 Indian Street Food for 24 Hours!
YOUTUBE.COM -- For 24 hours I lived just on one dollar Indian street food meals. This 24 hour challenge was an interesting way to embrace the Indian culture of cheap street food! ...
Holistic economic planning in Afghanistan
Global -- Improving quality of life requires a multifaceted-approach, of which economic empowerment represents an important piece. If an individual or community is empowered economically this can result in having access to better education, health, safety, an enabling environment, and desired working and living conditions. One of the keys to fostering economic empowerment is "better employment" that generates an adequate income ...
Sweet success: The story of India's United Bakers Alliance
Global -- For nearly two decades, the United Bakers Co-operative Society Limited has been aggregating the interests and aspirations of local Jamati bakeries in Hyderabad. From centralised procurement to training and development, the alliance's story illustrates that bonds of trust and collaboration can catalyse economic development. We take a look at the recipe behind their sweet story of success. On 26 ...
Editor's Choice: The Ismaili - Nutrition Centre -- 3 randomly chosen articles
To mark the commencement of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee on 11th July 2017, TheIsmaili Nutrition Centre is pleased to launch "Taste of Culture" - a celebration of our cultural diversity through the joy of food. Travel around the world with us, as we dish out food secrets from the locals themselves. From Dar-es-Salaam to Dallas, discover some ...
VIDEO: "Emotional Tango"
Composed by Askat Jetigen uulu, performed by Ensemble Ustatshakirt Plus and Manas Presidential Chamber Orchestra. ...
Ismaili Bowler Diana Baig from Hunza inspires Pakistan to victory over West Indies in Women's T20 Cricket World Cup + Profile
Please click: The Cricketer: "Performance of the Day" - Diana Baig packs a punch to leave West Indies in PiecesDiana Baig celebrates with her team mates as she takes a wicket. Please click on photo to read article in "The Cricketer." _____________ Video: Interview with amazing Diana Baig _____________ Profile: Diana Baig (adapted from Wikipedia) Diana Baig (born 15 October 1995) ...
Abida Parveen - "the greatest female Sufi singer in history" - set to transport Melbourne this weekend + 1994 video clip of her performance before Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan
Please click on photo to read Ben Eltahm's excellent piece in The Guardian Abida Parveen to perform February 29, 2020 at Melbourne's Hamer Hall There are few artists who are spoken about with the same rapturous fervour as Abida Parveen. Perhaps only her spiritual brother, the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, has inspired the same level of devotion among fans. Parveen has ...
To Rebuild 'The Collapse Of Parenting,' It's Going To Be A Challenge
NPR.ORG -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: We very, very highly recommend all parents, but especially those in North America, read this short book.] ARTICLE: Dr. Leonard Sax's new book, "The Collapse Of Parenting" is informed by Sax's personal and professional observations as a family physician and psychologist, and grounded in more than 400 studies. "The point of the book is, look, you need to give kids choices in some domains but not in others. Many parents think it is their job to be their child's best friend. That's not your job. Your job is ..." "We've seen a 400 percent explosion in anxiety among American kids over the last 30 years. An American kid is now 14 times more likely to be on medication for ADD compared to a kid in the United Kingdom." "If you've been the permissive parent who lets kids ...
