Global -- In 2019, Jamats around the world have been celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Ismaili Volunteer Corps (IVC). Throughout its history, the IVC has aimed to serve the needs of the Jamat. Within the ethic of improving the quality of life of all humanity, the IVC also serves the broader communities of which the Jamat is a part. This ...
THEATLANTIC.COM -- Women's religiosity can have tangible consequences on the lives of families. A new report [2016] from the Pew Research Center suggests mothers have more influence on their children's religious upbringings than fathers, especially in interfaith households. One-third of respondents said their mom was more responsible for their religious experiences than their dad. In families with parents of mixed religious backgrounds, the percentage was well more than half. According to Pew, nearly half of people who grew up in interfaith households now practice their mom's faith, compared to less than a third who practice their dad's. In a lot of families, these patterns ...
QUOTETAB.COM -- "It is a puzzling thing. The truth knocks on the door and you say, 'Go away, I'm looking for the truth,' and so it goes away. Puzzling." -- Robert M. Pirsig ...
Forbes Asia announced its annual Heroes of Philanthropy list of 30 altruists in the Asia-Pacific region, which includes Jack Ma, Biocon's Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and her husband John Shaw and tech entrepreneur ...
Did you know that The Aga Khan Library, London, a world-class resource for Islamic studies, houses an invaluable collection of rare books, manuscripts, and artefacts produced in different regions of the ...
Portugal -- Muitas árvores e arbustos chamam agora a nossa atenção com os seus belos tons dourados ou acobreados, antes de perderem as suas folhas no inverno. Esta semana destacamos a uva-espim-do-japão ou bérberis: Berberis thunbergii. Trata-se de um pequeno arbusto de folha caduca, muito espinhoso, de forma arredondada compacta que raramente ultrapassa 1,5m de altura. Tem pequenas folhas em forma ...
"I believe that one test of real leadership is whether or not policies are nuanced and flexible so as to allow each situation to assessed on its own merits. I think this is especially important today, when change is coming at ever increasing breakneck speeds, placing a premium on flexibility and adaptability because, frankly, today there is no time for dogmatic, rigid, and inflexible policies, as Hazar himself has explained. Nuanced policies, based on 'empathetic knowledge' require, of course, openness to view the situation from the other side and then the confidence and courage to make a 'competent, intelligent, nuanced and sophisticated analysis' of the situation."
The Aga Khan University Karachi hosted the Rays of Light exhibition in 2018. ...
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The fifteenth Ismaili Imam and the fifth Fatimid Caliph Al-Aziz succeeded his father to the Imamat in December 975 (Daftay, The Ismailis p 176). Born in 955, Abu Mansur Nizar, succeeded to the Imamat with the title of al-Aziz bi'llah ('friend of allah'). He was the first member of the Fatimid dynasty to begin his rule in Egypt. His father, Imam ...
Kashif Din, Ismaili singer/musician travelled all the way to Coke Studio (one of the most popular currently airing music shows in Pakistan) from Hunza with Bo Giyam, an original composition with ...
Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan at the Opening of the Kabul Serena hotel, Afghanistan, 8 November 2005. Read full speech: ...
JollyGul.com is presenting classic devotional geet "Aakhi Aalam Maa(n) Naam Taaru(n) Gaajtu(n) Re" (Your Name Resounds Throughout The World) to mark the beginning of Salgirah 2019 celebrations. We will be releasing ...
YOUTUBE.COM -- Inspired by his story, Will Smith played Chris Gardner in "The Pursuit of Happiness." Chris was a single, homeless father in San Francisco, struggling to pay rent and daycare. He and his 2-year old son slept in parks, airports, motels and, during their darkest moments, on the floor of a train station bathroom. Despite working long hours, Chris could barely afford an apartment. "I was homeless, but I wasn't hopeless." Everything changed after a chance encounter with a man in a red Ferrari. The man was Bob Bridges, one of San Francisco's top stock brokers. The two hit off and soon Bob was helping Chris find work and finally scored an interview for a job at a brokerage firm. (Continued ...)
YOUTUBE.COM -- (Continued ...) But after making it through the interview, he was instead offered a job as an intern. Hungry for an opportunity, Chris jumped at the position ready to learn. There is no Plan B for passion. After work, Chris had to mow lawns and clean basements to support himself and his son. Both father and son lined up at soup kitchens and slept wherever they could for an entire year. They were even taken in by a women's homeless shelter who took pity on them. Chris' hard work at the firm eventually paid off when they offered him a full-time job. "This part of my life ... this little part ... is called "Happiness.'" ...
Short-listed for the 2013 Aga Khan Award for Architecture. ...
YOUTUBE.COM -- HOW TO MAKE SUSHI -- This video shows you 10 great tips to cook your eggs in new and innovative ways: Herb & cheese fried egg hack ~~ Eggs Devaux, aka airy egg hack ~~ Bacon egg baskets ~~ Radioactive eggs trick ~~ Pink egg heart trick ~~ Herb poached egg hack ~~ Toasted bread egg tip ~~ Ying Yang Egg ~~ Vegetable rings egg trick ~~ The black egg trick ...
MANQABAT: YA ALI MAWLA ALI by Dr. Karim Gillani Humble Musical Tribute in Celebration of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan's 83rd Birthday. Artist and Composition: Dr. Karim Gillani Lyrics & ...
United States -- Jamati voluntary service was institutionalized by Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah in 1919, in India, and the Ismaili Volunteer Corps (IVC) has continued to evolve bringing to its platform a greater degree of professionalism while creating uniformity across a more globalized Jamat. In recognition of the contribution made by volunteers, Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah bestowed the highest honor to ...
The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) supports the Committee of Emergency and Civil Defense to strengthen existing capacity Dushanbe, Tajikistan, 11-15 November 2019 - A five-day training on the use of hazard assessment and disaster management technologies, including Geographic Information System (GIS) and the application of drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), was delivered for the specialists of the Committee ...
MINDMATTERS.AI -- Today, we know much more about what happens when we die -- and what we are learning does not support materialism. What's remarkable is people who have near death experiences come back with amazing stories. Like the young lady born blind and rushed to the emergency room after a car accident. She finds herself hovering over a group of doctors frantically working on a lady which she didn't immediately recognize was herself. After she was resuscitated, she shared her story and reminded them, "I'm a blind person and can tell you everything that went on in the operating room." Many report taking a journey through walls and down a tunnel with a light at the end, what I would call ...
Pakistan -- The Aga Khan Social Welfare Board (AKSWB) for Central Region and the Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board (AKYSB), in collaboration with Special Olympics Pakistan (SOP), organised an "Elderly and Differently-abled Olympics 2019" over the course of two days at the Punjab National Stadium in Lahore. The event aimed to provide a platform for elderly and differently-abled individuals to ...
United States -- Following the success of Cricket last weekend in Dallas, over 1,200 athletes poured into Austin from around the country on Thanksgiving Day to continue the United States Ismaili Games (USIG). From the minute athletes stepped into Austin, they could sense the excitement that pervaded the city stemming from the Games. "I have never been around this many Ismaili ...
GOOGLE.COM -- Born in Cairo in 470/1076, Imam al-Hadi assumed the Imamat at age 20. Before his arrest, it appears that Imam al-Nizar managed to send his successor, al-Hadi, to the Maghrib from where Imam al-Hadi and his entourage made a long journey to the vicinity of Rudhbar, Iran. Since Alamut was stormed by the Seljuqs at that time, Imam al-Hadi concealled himself either in Rudhbar or some other remote place. Once peace was restored, he was taken to the vicinity of Alamut, whose location was only known to Hasan bin Sabbah. This began the second dawr-i satr in Ismaili history during which three Imams lived in concealment: Imam al-Hadi, Imam al-Muhtadi and Imam al-Qahir. During this time, Ismaili hujjats ...
JollyGul.com is happy to present to the Jamat "Taufiq Karmali - Ginan & Geet Mehfil Vancouver BC October 2019" Taufiq and his ensemble deliver 2 hours 17 minutes of memorable and ...
Source: AKU press release Karachi, Pakistan, November 30, 2019: Three hundred and fifty graduates celebrated the completion of their programmes at the Aga Khan University's convocation ceremony on Saturday where they ...
The video is about AKRSP(I)'s work on Water Conservation during last 35 years. ...
The France Jurisdiction Jamat organised a sports tournament in Brussels on 10 November 2018. ...
Passing through a bazaar, a wise dervish was offered a cup of honey by a confectioner. Suddenly a swarm of flies, attracted by the honey, began to settle on the edges of the cup while others flew straight in. The confectioner fanned away the flies that were on the edges, but those inside the cup sank deeper, causing the dervish to ...
YOUTUBE.COM -- AMAZING PLACES ON OUR PLANET -- The 3 World Heritage Sites in New Delhi, India: Humayun's Tomb, Red Fort, Qutub Minar (Qutb Minar). Humayun's Tomb was the first garden-tomb in India, was completed in 1572, and inspiration for Taj Mahal. Its restoration was completed by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture in 2013. The Red Fort was completed in 1648, it was the palace fort Shah Jahan (the fifth Mughal Emperor and builder of Taj Mahal). Qutub Minar is the tallest minaret in the world built by bricks, completed early 13th century. It is 73 m/240 ft high, diameter 14.3 m/47 ft at the base. ...
By Shahzadi Devje (Toronto-based Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator) One of the most common questions I get asked as a Registered Dietitian is, "What can I eat to help my ...
On November 21, 2019, Nova Scotia, Canada's best and brightest were celebrated at the 2019Discovery Awards for Science and Technology. Co-presented by Dalhousie University and Saint Mary's University and in support ...
We'd like to welcome all the athletes, volunteers, and spectators from around the nation to Austin, Texas. Weekend 2 of the United States Ismaili Games has begun! #TogetherWeWin #USIG2019 ...
Global -- For much of the history of the Ismaili Volunteers Corps, young volunteers, scouts, and guides have played an important role in supporting the needs of the Jamat in various parts of the world. This year marks 100 years since the establishment of the Ismaili Volunteer Corps. While volunteerism has always been an integral part of the Ismaili tradition, the ...
Global -- Ever since Ismailis began to settle in Portugal in the 1970s, members of the Jamat have contributed their time and talents on a voluntary basis towards the development of the community and wider society. Here, we share the stories and experiences of Portuguese volunteers across generations, united by a lifetime of service. Volunteers have been integral to the evolution ...
The term "Islamic art" refers to visual arts produced in Islamic regions but not necessarily for or by Muslims. It is generally contemplative and, as such, often incorporates prayers or verses from the Qur'an or Hadith. Curiously, these are not just rendered on places of worship, but even on everyday objects such as utensils and cooking pots. The breadth of ...
Short-listed for the 2013 Aga Khan Award for Architecture. ...
India -- With their presence in 25 countries across five continents, Ismailis are an international community, with trends of migration leading some of them from their settlements in Arabia, Persia and Indian subcontinent to Africa and further Westwards. This geographical spread of the community makes it difficult to categorisecategorize it by either nationality, language or culture. A better way to understand ...
"In whatever we do, at whatever level, we have always been reliant upon volunteers ... especially in today's difficult circumstances, we must never lose sight of nor undervalue the secret of ...
On Monday November 25, 2019, Southwest United States Ismaili Muslim Choir participated in an annual interfaith Thanksgiving service along with 20 other faith communities at Christ Church Sugar Land in Sugar ...
THEATLANTIC.COM -- A new study [2018] explores a strange paradox: In countries that empower women, they are less likely to choose math and science professions. While countries with the most female STEM graduates were also some of the least gender-equal countries. Something in even the most liberal societies is nudging women away from STEM, even when those are their best subjects. "Countries with the highest gender equality tend to be welfare states," they write, "with a high level of social security." Thus, the authors suggest, girls in less gender-equal countries might be more inclined to choose STEM professions, since they offer a more certain financial future than, say, painting or writing. That correlation echoes past research showing that ...
