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[Ramadan] This month in history: Hasan-i Sabbah gave his oath of allegiance to Fatimid Imam al-Mustansir bi'llah

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[Ramadan] This month in history: Hasan-i Sabbah gave his oath of allegiance to Fatimid Imam al-Mustansir bi'llah

nofirstname ⋅ May 5, 2019

Hasan-i Sabbah was born in Qum, in Persia, into a Twelver Shi'i family in the mid-1050s. His family migrated to Rayy, an important centre of Shi'i learning in Persia, where Hasan received his early education. Shortly after the age of seventeen, Hasan was introduced to Ismaili teachings by the local da'i Amira Darrab. Subsequently, Hasan learned more about Ismaili doctrines from ...

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Sufi Qawwali by Farhan Shah & Brothers at Nexus Arts Centre, Adelaide Australia

Sufi Qawwali by Farhan Shah & Brothers at Nexus Arts Centre, Adelaide Australia

nofirstname ⋅ May 5, 2019

Mix of Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's well loved qawwali's sung at the Nexus Arts Centre, Adelaide Australia by Farhan Shah & Brothers was part of Adelaide Fringe 2019 that took ...

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VIDEO: Amber Denim Loom Shed

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VIDEO: Amber Denim Loom Shed

nofirstname ⋅ May 5, 2019

The "Loom Shed" is a new design that employs a traditional Bangladeshi residential architecture with contemporary elements that give it a modern twist. Find out more here: ...

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Don't Believe in God? Maybe You'll Try U.F.O.s

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Don't Believe in God? Maybe You'll Try U.F.O.s

nofirstname ⋅ May 4, 2019

NYTIMES.COM -- NEW YORK TIMES -- Evidence suggests that the religious mind persists even when we lose faith in traditional religious beliefs and institutions. When people are searching for meaning, their minds seem to gravitate toward thoughts of things that do not fall within our current scientific inventory of the world. Thus far, research indicates only that the need for meaning inspires these types of paranormal beliefs, not that such beliefs actually do a good job of providing meaning. There are reasons to suspect they are poor substitutes for religion: They are not part of a well-established social and institutional support system and they lack a deeper and historically rich philosophy of meaning. Seeking meaning does not always equal finding meaning. ...

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As the Old Faiths Collapse, the Greens, Social Justice Warriors, and Techno-Futurists Aim to Fill the Void

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As the Old Faiths Collapse, the Greens, Social Justice Warriors, and Techno-Futurists Aim to Fill the Void

nofirstname ⋅ May 4, 2019

THEDAILYBEAST.COM -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: In 1999, Hazar Imam said he watches other (non-Ismaili) communities to learn how they retain their heritage, identity, and traditions.] ARTICLE: Mainstream sects are shifting away from the strictures, rituals and teachings of religion to embrace the new spirituality of redemption through social justice activism. There are at least two big problems ... First, almost all the religious institutions most committed to this course are also those in the most serious decline ... Ultimately, the new religions, seeking to fill the void left behind by traditional faiths, offer little to families in search of moral instruction ... A world without the old faiths may still be spiritually engaged, even hysterically so, but we may lose the lessons of community, sacrifice, discipline and faith that the old religions taught to bind our societies together. ...

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SR Media Group: Mowla E Kainaat - Hazrat Ali A.S Episode 4 Part 3 (Ali Khalifa E Rasool)

SR Media Group: Mowla E Kainaat - Hazrat Ali A.S Episode 4 Part 3 (Ali Khalifa E Rasool)

nofirstname ⋅ May 4, 2019

SR Media Group presents: "Mowla E Kainaat" Series of episodes highlighting the life history of Hazrat Ali A.S. Episode 4 Part 3 Ali Khalifa E Rasool Narrated and Scripted by - ...

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Majlis 15 -- The Followers of the Imam Are Required to Be Humble -- Qadi al-Nu'man's Code of Conduct for the Followers of Imam

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Majlis 15 -- The Followers of the Imam Are Required to Be Humble -- Qadi al-Nu'man's Code of Conduct for the Followers of Imam

nofirstname ⋅ May 4, 2019

GOOGLE.COM -- Humility to God and the Imams is an act of devotion. Pride or over-consciousness of oneself, unless it is used in keeping oneself away from wrong doing, is one of the signs of mean-mindedness. The Prophet says, "He who is humble to God will be exalted by Him. There is no man whose head is not in the hands of an angel. If he lowers it down before God, the angel lifts it up saying 'raise your head. God has raised you up.' If he raises his head with pride, the angel will lower it saying 'lower yourself because God has lowered you down'." Ostentation, pride and self-conceit are the peculiar characteristics of the devils. They are condemned by the people in general. But, if they are shown to the Imams, they look abominable. It is the worst sin that one can commit. ...

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VIDEO: Arcadia Education Project

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VIDEO: Arcadia Education Project

nofirstname ⋅ May 4, 2019

Maleka Welfare Trust, a private social welfare organization, purchased a patch of land to relocate one of their preschools and develop additional social facilities, such as a hostel for single women, a nursery and a vocational training centre. Read more here: ...

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VIDEO: The Moon in Islamic Astronomy

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VIDEO: The Moon in Islamic Astronomy

nofirstname ⋅ May 3, 2019

Find out with Dr. Ingrid Hehmeyer on how the moon has influenced religion, science, and daily life well into the modern age. ...

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The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Eating During Ramadan - With Ramadan Recipes!

The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Eating During Ramadan - With Ramadan Recipes!

nofirstname ⋅ May 3, 2019

Starting in early May, millions of Muslims around the world will observe the month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a time for self-reflection, religious observance and for communities and families to come ...

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What is it like to travel in Pakistan?

What is it like to travel in Pakistan?

nofirstname ⋅ May 3, 2019

YOUTUBE.COM -- Huge thank you to Ali, CEO of Pakistan Travel Mart, for making this entire amazing trip to Pakistan happen. It was a trip of a lifetime in Pakistan. Here are the main destinations we visited, and some amazing locations that you will see in this series: Lahore. Gujranwala, Islamabad, Peshawar, Skardu and Shigar, Gilgit, Hunza Valley, Karachi. ...

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Why the World Needs More Rebels

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Why the World Needs More Rebels

nofirstname ⋅ May 3, 2019

[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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Nabil Karim headed to ESPN!

Nabil Karim headed to ESPN!

nofirstname ⋅ May 3, 2019

Nabil Karim, former TSN anchor and reporter has revealed on social media that he's joining ESPN. "It may take a minute, but I better get used to spelling @sportscenter with "ER" ...

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The Covenant of Love: The Poetry, Music and Spirituality of South Asian Muslim Cultures

The Covenant of Love: The Poetry, Music and Spirituality of South Asian Muslim Cultures

nofirstname ⋅ May 3, 2019

Misaq-e-Ishq means The Covenant of Love and during this event Ali Asani '77 (professor of Indo-Muslim and Islamic Religion and Cultures at Harvard); Pakistani pop star and author Ali Sethi'06; and ...

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VIDEO: Khushiali Groove: How music, dance, and art spring forth the community tradition

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VIDEO: Khushiali Groove: How music, dance, and art spring forth the community tradition

nofirstname ⋅ May 3, 2019

The medium of dance unites and bonds people across the globe. During the Diamond Jubilee festivities, raas was a prominent dance form enjoyed across countries celebrating 60 years of the Imamat of Mawlana Hazar Imam. ...

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Hussein Janmohamed: Five Centuries for 40 Voices

Hussein Janmohamed: Five Centuries for 40 Voices

nofirstname ⋅ May 3, 2019

Delighted with its collaborations with the Choir of Trinity Wall Street (New York) in 2014 and with The Elora Singers in 2016, the SMAM joined forces with Toronto's excellent Elmer Iseler ...

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Transforming Leadership for 21st Century Africa

Transforming Leadership for 21st Century Africa

nofirstname ⋅ May 3, 2019

We live in an era of accelerating change, uncertainty and unprecedented complexity. Organizational strategies today will be obsolete -- if not self-defeating -- tomorrow. Success requires agile leadership and visionary communication. ...

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VIDEO: Mawlana Hazar Imam presented with the Keys of the City of Porto

VIDEO: Mawlana Hazar Imam presented with the Keys of the City of Porto

nofirstname ⋅ May 3, 2019

Global -- Portugal's second largest city, Porto, is known for its history, industry, and culture. At certain points in its history, the city has been occupied by the Celtic people, the Roman empire, and the Umayyad dynasty, which has lent a diverse character to the urban area. At a ceremony on 2 May 2019, Mawlana Hazar Imam was presented with the ...

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Mawlana Hazar Imam honoured with the Keys of the City of Porto

Mawlana Hazar Imam honoured with the Keys of the City of Porto

nofirstname ⋅ May 3, 2019

Global -- In the historic coastal city of Porto in Northern Portugal, Mawlana Hazar Imam was presented with the Keys of the City during a ceremony at Porto City Hall on 2 May 2019. Prince Amyn accompanied Hazar Imam to the ceremony, which was also attended by the Mayor of Porto Mr Rui Moreira, AKDN and Jamati leadership, key political leaders, ...

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His Highness the Aga Khan conferred with the keys of the city of Porto

His Highness the Aga Khan conferred with the keys of the city of Porto

nofirstname ⋅ May 3, 2019

Porto, Portugal 2 May 2019 - The Mayor of Porto Mr Rui Moreira today conferred His Highness the Aga Khan with the keys to the City of Porto. The presentation occurred in the presence of His Highness's brother Prince Amyn Aga Khan, the President of the Municipal Assembly of Porto, Mr Miguel Pereira Leite as well as a distinguished audience which ...

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Mawlana Hazar Imam homenageado com as Chaves da Cidade do Porto

Mawlana Hazar Imam homenageado com as Chaves da Cidade do Porto

nofirstname ⋅ May 2, 2019

Mawlana Hazar Imam, acompanhado pelo Príncipe Amyn, visitou hoje a histórica cidade do Porto para receber as Chaves da Cidade que lhe foram entregues pelo Presidente da Câmara Municipal, Rui Moreira. Esta sessão solene teve lugar no Salão Nobre dos Paços do Concelho e contou com a presença do Presidente da Assembleia Municipal, Miguel Pereira Leite, da Secretária de Estado da ...

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His Highness the Aga Khan Bestowed "Keys" to City of Porto, Portugal

His Highness the Aga Khan Bestowed "Keys" to City of Porto, Portugal

nofirstname ⋅ May 2, 2019

His Highness the Aga Khan arrived in the historic city of Porto, Portugal today, where he was conferred with the Keys of the City of Porto. Watch this wonderful video from ...

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Students at the State Capitol

Students at the State Capitol

nofirstname ⋅ May 2, 2019

United States -- Texas students and young professionals get an inspiring glimpse into life and opportunities as a public servant. On a brisk February morning, Ismaili young professionals and students from across Texas converged in Austin for a day-long visit to the Capitol building. Throughout their visit, the group met with a host of public officials including five State Representatives, the ...

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Intermittent Fasting: Everything You Need To Know

Intermittent Fasting: Everything You Need To Know

nofirstname ⋅ May 2, 2019

Fasting is something that has been practiced for centuries. Many of us associate fasting with the sacred month of Ramadan and other religious traditions. But what is intermittent fasting (IF)? Why ...

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Naked Eye ASTRONOMY: How to Read the Night Sky

Naked Eye ASTRONOMY: How to Read the Night Sky

nofirstname ⋅ May 2, 2019

This is Zahir's 14th non-profit book, available at Amazon.com, in eBook and print formats. This book provides a solid foundation for naked-eye astronomy. It starts with exploring the total context behind ...

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"Russia -- Islamic world: KazanSummit 2019"

"Russia -- Islamic world: KazanSummit 2019"

nofirstname ⋅ May 2, 2019

AKIPRESS.COM - At the invitation of H.E. Rustam Minnikhanov, President of Tatarstan, His Highness the Aga Khan was represented by Dr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha who led the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) ...

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Paanigar: It's Time to Stand Up for Them and Make Their Lives Better @LadakAsma

Paanigar: It's Time to Stand Up for Them and Make Their Lives Better @LadakAsma

nofirstname ⋅ May 2, 2019

Have you ever wondered how privileged we are to have access to water? There are thousands of people across Bangladesh, Pakistan and Myanmar who face water crisis every day. They at ...

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VIDEO: Interview with Dr Reza Shah Kazemi: Spirituality of Imam Ali

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VIDEO: Interview with Dr Reza Shah Kazemi: Spirituality of Imam Ali

nofirstname ⋅ May 2, 2019

Reza Shah-Kazemi is an author who specializes in comparative mysticism, Islamic Studies, Sufism and Shi'ism. He is the founding editor of the Islamic World Report and currently a Research Associate at the Institute of Ismaili Studies with the Department of Academic Research and Publications. ...

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VIDEO: Ashinaga Uganda Dormitory

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VIDEO: Ashinaga Uganda Dormitory

nofirstname ⋅ May 2, 2019

This residential school accommodates 50 orphans from different countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The students learn to live together with people from different cultures and are prepared to enter universities abroad. Find our more here: ...

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VIDEO: Msheireb Museums

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VIDEO: Msheireb Museums

nofirstname ⋅ May 2, 2019

Four historic courtyard houses dating from the early 20th century have been remodelled and extended to accommodate unified, state-of-the-art museums that together comprise a central element of the development of downtown Doha. For more information, see: ...

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The Imam is Always Present and Obedience to Him Makes Our Faith Complete

The Imam is Always Present and Obedience to Him Makes Our Faith Complete

nofirstname ⋅ May 2, 2019

Recognition of the Imam By FIDAI KHURASANI He is always presenta witness with his followers;but who has seen his beautyexcept the blessed? He who is the cupbearer ofthe fount of paradiseis aware altogether ofthe hearts of his followers He is the Imam of the Timethe guide and comforterthe protector of his followerswhether young or old Like the sun in the skyhe ...

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I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in ...

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I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in ...

nofirstname ⋅ May 1, 2019

IZQUOTES.COM -- "I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend." -- Thomas Jefferson ...

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Poet Ayaz Pirani on Oral Tradition, Literary Gatekeepers, and Writing Faithful Lines

Poet Ayaz Pirani on Oral Tradition, Literary Gatekeepers, and Writing Faithful Lines

nofirstname ⋅ May 1, 2019

Open-Book.ca interview with Poet Ayaz Pirani dated April 26, 2019. Ayaz Pirani's work has been praised as "wise... surprising [and] sly" and his newest collection, Kabir's Jacket Has a Thousand Pockets(Mawenzi ...

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Malik Gillani: Stories Leave "Creases" in Your Mind @MalikGillani

Malik Gillani: Stories Leave "Creases" in Your Mind @MalikGillani

nofirstname ⋅ May 1, 2019

Just as a crease on paper, once folded, never disappears, similarly, the human mind absorbs and remembers the story its heard. For Muslim Americans, we need to find ways to embed ...

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Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme Exhibit

Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme Exhibit

nofirstname ⋅ May 1, 2019

Date: 5/2/2019 from 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM at AIA Georgia/ Atlanta Office (50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 109, Atlanta, GA) AN EXCITING POP-UP EVENT! Join American Institute of Architects (AIA) Georgia in ...

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[May]This month in history: Fatimid Imam al-Mansur succeeded to the Imamat

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[May]This month in history: Fatimid Imam al-Mansur succeeded to the Imamat

nofirstname ⋅ May 1, 2019

Imam al-Mansur succeeded his father to the Imamat in May 946. He commissioned the building of a second Fatimid capital (the first being al-Mahdiyya) directly south of Qayrawan (in present-day Tunisia), naming it al-Mansuriyya. The new royal city served as the dynasty's capital from 948 to 972, when Imam al-Mu'izz transferred the capital to Cairo, a city he founded. Information about ...

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What Research Says About How Religion Affects Your Health

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What Research Says About How Religion Affects Your Health

nofirstname ⋅ April 30, 2019

THEFEDERALIST.COM -- As time passed, the link between religion and health care has slowly fallen to the wayside in favor of strict clinical practices and medical protocols. Despite multiple studies over the last several decades concluding that those who are religiously involved live longer. For example, researchers at the Mayo Clinic concluded, "Most studies have shown that religious involvement and spirituality are associated with better health outcomes, including greater longevity, coping skills, and health-related quality of life (even during terminal illness) and less anxiety, depression, and suicide. Several studies have shown that addressing the spiritual needs of the patient may enhance recovery from illness." ...

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Returning to Panchgani School After 70 Years

Returning to Panchgani School After 70 Years

nofirstname ⋅ April 30, 2019

Story & pictures by Mansoor Ladha Calgary resident, Anaar, at the age of seven, attended St. Joseph's Convent School in Panchgani, India. Her brother and several other relatives were also sent ...

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3 Types Of Books That Offer Better Advice Than Typical Leadership Books

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3 Types Of Books That Offer Better Advice Than Typical Leadership Books

nofirstname ⋅ April 30, 2019

MEDIUM.COM -- When it comes to leadership, you want a broad education. And when I say "education," I mean it in a sense that's distinct from training. The concepts often get blurred, but training is about learning how to do specific things well. Education is about broadly increasing your capacity to learn, and it may not be immediately practical. Think of it as learning to look at ideas from different angles, examining them and gaining new perspectives. You're creating questions, not answers. Here are the three types of books I'd recommend for giving yourself that education ...

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Drishti Awards: Global Women's Forum 2019

Drishti Awards: Global Women's Forum 2019

nofirstname ⋅ April 30, 2019

Almas Meherally(former journalist and Communications Advisor, Metro Vancouver Transit Police) and Tasleem Somji(Co-Founder and Managing Partner, The Melonade Co) were among seven Canadian women who were honoured with Awards of Excellence at ...

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