Tajikistan -- 18th May 2022 My dear President and Members, I am deeply concerned by the recent renewal of unrest in Gorno-Badakshan. My guidance to my Jamat is to live within the laws of the land. Do not engage in violence. It is of utmost importance that my spiritual children always uphold our Jamat's tradition to live in peace and harmony alongside all their fellow citizens. ...
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un "Surely we belong to God and to Him we return" -- Holy Qur'an, 2:156 "Life is a great and noble calling, not a mean and grovelling thing to be shuffled through as best as we can but a lofty and exalted destiny." -- Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah, His Highness the Aga Khan III (1877-1957), 48th ...
YOUTUBE.COM -- ACADEMYOFIDEAS.COM -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Hazrat Ali: "He will always excel in merit who takes the initiative." ~~ Hazar Imam, 1963: "I am afraid that the torch of intellectual discovery, the attraction of the unknown ... have left us [Muslims]." ~~ Hazar Imam, 2007: [We must] infuse our students with ... the spirit of adventure.] ARTICLE: Our age has been called many things, but an age of cowards may describe it best. Historically, some of the most prosperous societies were those most oriented towards experimentation and risk taking. The opposite approach, emphasising safety over risk-taking, stunts human potential and growth. To develop as individuals, exploration of the unknown and experimentation with novel ways of interacting with the world is a necessity and this entails taking risks and facing danger. Danger makes men classical, and all greatness, after all, is rooted in risk. A safe life, lacking real challenges and absent in adventure, is inert and leads to a withering away ...
Named after the Prophet's daughter, the Fatimids, Mawlana Hazar Imam's ancestors, established their empire in 909 in Qayrawan, North Africa, when Imam al-Mahdi was proclaimed Caliph. The Fatimid Caliphate remained in North Africa during the reign of Imams al-Mahdi (r. 909-934), al-Qa'im (r. 934-946), and al-Mansur (r. 946-953). Imam al-Mu'izz (r. 953-975) founded the city of Cairo which subsequently became the ...
A beautiful collection of personal photographs -- many never-before-published -- offers a fascinating glimpse into the work and life of Mawlana Hazar Imam. The book, entitled Depth of Field, is available to pre-order now from The Ismaili Shop at . Read more about the book at ...
#Speech made by His Highness the #AgaKhan at the #AthensDemocracyForum in Athens, Greece on 15 September 2015. Read the full speech here: For more about the Aga Khan Development Network, visit ...
This article, by registered dietitian Shahzadi Devje, is for all curious friends who want to know more about the spices, aromatics, dry goods and garnishes used in South Asian cooking. Shahzadi ...
Portugal -- No passado dia 12 de Maio, Monsenhor Peña Parra, o substituto da Secretaria de Estado no Vaticano, foi recebido no Centro Ismaili pelo Príncipe Rahim, acompanhado por Nazim Ahmad, Representante Diplomático do Imamat Ismaili em Portugal, e Rahim Firozali, Presidente do National Council. English A reunião ofereceu a oportunidade para discutir assuntos de interesse mútuo, incluindo o contexto internacional ...
________________________________________________________ Memories of a Ugandan Refugee: Encounters of Hope from Kampala to Vancouver by Jalal Jaffer, Q.C. 316 pp. FriesenPress US$ 29.99 (Hardback), US$ 19.99 (Paperback) and US$ 6.99 (eBook) as listed at FriesenPress; also available in all formats at Amazon.ca, and as a Kobo eBook at Indigo.ca (CDN $7.99). ________________________________________________________ (We acknowledge, with thanks, the permission of the author Jalal ...
Watch a short interview with Haider Ali on the developments in his home, the #WalledCity, and pursuing a profession in conservation. Also watch: 1. - Walled City of Lahore 2. - Zeina For more about the Walled City of Lahore conservation project: For more about the Aga Khan Trust for Culture: #wdcddd #CulturalDiversity ...
Watch a short interview with Zeina Naseer on restoring one of the world's largest murals and what preserving #culturalheritage means to her. #wdcddd #CulturalDiversity Also watch: 1. - Haider 2. - Walled City of Lahore For more about the Walled City of Lahore conservation project: For more about the Aga Khan Trust for Culture: ...
A glimpse into the magnificent #WalledCity of #Lahore where one of the largest restoration projects in Pakistan is being undertaken by the #AgaKhan Trust for #Culture. Also watch: 1. - Zeina 2. - Haider For more about the Walled City of Lahore conservation project: For more about the Aga Khan Trust for Culture: #wdcddd #CulturalDiversity ...
At a special celebratory event, the #AgaKhan Academy, Maputo was inaugurated by Filipe Nyusi, President of Mozambique, and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal, in the presence of Prince Rahim Aga Khan. The Aga Khan #Academy in #Maputo is part of a network of Academies established by His Highness the Aga Khan. For more about the event: For more about the @Aga ...
At a special celebratory event, the #AgaKhan Academy, Maputo was inaugurated by Filipe Nyusi, President of Mozambique, and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal, in the presence of Prince Rahim Aga Khan. The Aga Khan #Academy in #Maputo is part of a network of Academies established by His Highness the Aga Khan. For more about the event: For more about the @Aga ...
Superstar miler caps excellent week for Sea The Stars. Baaeed's scintillating performance in the Gr.1 Lockinge Stakes on Saturday was the highlight of an excellent week for Gilltown Stud resident SEA THE STARS. The Shadwell homebred won his third Group 1 over a mile by three-and-a-quarter lengths, to remain unbeaten in seven starts and confirm himself as one of the most ...
GOOGLE.COM -- Of all the subjects taught in universities, history is scarcely understood among intellectuals and lay people in any depth. This inadequacy is brought out in various ways. Some show, at best, a condescending tolerance for professional historians. Others worship them as men with "fantastic memories." In this article, I discuss the nature and uses of history and try to answer two essential questions: What is history? And how does the study of history benefit a group of people at a given moment of time? My examples will be drawn primarily from Islamic history. Finally, I will make a few general remarks why I think the study of history has a special place in our community at present. First, the nature ...
Lisbon, Portugal, 13 May 2022 - Yesterday, Monsignor Edgar Peña Parra, the Substitute for the Secretariat of State at the Vatican, was welcomed at the Ismaili Centre Lisbon by Prince Rahim Aga Khan, accompanied by Mr Nazim Ahmad, the Diplomatic Representative of the Ismaili Imamat to Portugal, and Mr Rahim Firozali, President of the Ismaili National Council. The meeting offered an ...
Eji Shahna khat aavya vira jampudip manhe Kain lavya lavya Chandan vira. Da'i s were sent to the Indian subcontinent by Imams residing in Persia to teach the Ismaili interpretation of Islam beginning in the late 11th or early 12th century. The da'is, who were known by the Persian term pir, composed ginans to explain the message of Revelation to non-Arabic ...
Homebred colt heads to Jockey Club after Group 3 success. Aga Khan Studs homebred VADENI looks a lively contender for next month's Prix du Jockey Club, following an easy victory in the Gr.3 Prix de Guiche at Chantilly on Tuesday. Already a Listed winner and Group-placed at two, the son of Churchill won by two-and-a-half lengths. "The pacemaker [Kotari] did a ...
FRCBLOG.COM -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Hazar Imam, 1983: "Children need to be cared for from the time they are conceived until they reach maturity ..."; Mawlana Sultan Muhammad Shah: "The immediate religious duty of all my spiritual children is to learn perfect infant care from conception till maturity."] ARTICLE: The Women's Health Protection Act, more aptly referred to as the "Abortion on Demand Until Birth Act," is the most pro-abortion piece of legislation ever seen at the federal level. Its existence underscores the profound worldview divide between Republicans and Democrats, who increasingly disagree on the definition of personhood. While Republicans routinely vote to recognize preborn babies as human beings deserving of the protection of our nation's laws, Democrats now regularly vote for abortion despite advances in embryology and technology that make the medical and moral case of the humanity of preborn children undeniable. Consider the legislation itself. The bill, which ...
Shereen Kassam is an internationally touring stand-up comedian, podcast host, and sought-after speaker. A budding entrepreneur, Shereen founded an online health & wellness boutique, My Pain Center, and was recognized by ...
Global -- The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) is delighted to announce the launch of the new IIS website, which benefits from a complete redesign and the addition of several exciting new features. The new site's development has been shaped by feedback collected from hundreds of IIS staff, students, and other website users in an initial evaluation stage, with the goal ...
Daughter of Sea The Stars now favourite for the Oaks. Emily Upjohn shot to the head of the Oaks market yesterday following an impressive five-and-a-half-length victory in the Gr.3 Musidora Stakes at York. The unbeaten SEA THE STARS filly, bred by Lordship Stud and Sunderland Holding and owned by Tactful Finance and S Roden, is closely related to dual Derby winner ...
Photo: Tom Lappas/Henrico Citizen. Please click on image for article. The nearly 1000 members of the Ismaili Muslim Jamat (community) residing in and around Richmond, Virginia, have a new 12,780 square foot Jamatkhana in Glen Allen, in Henrico County. The official opening of the Jamatkhana took place on May 6, 2022. Glen Allen is 13 kilometres from Richmond, the state capital, and ...
Global -- As part of the one percent of the population who stammer (stutter), I know first-hand the challenges that come with having one. I remember the feeling of dread when being asked my name or if I had to speak on the telephone. Ever since I was young, I've been on a journey to find the courage to face my ...
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Musician and patron of the Arts, Humanities, and Sciences Afraaz Adam Mulji discusses conceptualism with Dr. Ulrike Khamis, CEO of Aga Khan Museum. Dr. Ulrike Khamis, Director and Chief Executive Officer, ...
ITREB USA is pleased to launch the first book in the Living Ismaili Traditions Series from the IIS, Ismaili Festivals: Stories of Celebration written by Dr. Shiraz Kabani. This session highlights Dr. Kabani's USA tour to Austin, TX and Chicago, IL, featuring thought-provoking and engaging insights by Dr. Kabani, musical performances of pieces from the book, and Q&As from Jamati members across ...
Plant-Based Canada (www.plantbasedcanada.org) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the well-being of humans, the environment and all its life forms. Poor nutrition plays a significant role in our current epidemic of ...
Global -- "I volunteer because it is a chance to be part of something bigger than myself," says Roza Amanbekova, a senior Communications and Media student from the University of Central Asia (UCA). "It is discovering the world and making it better." This article is part of The Ismaili's Enhancing Civil Society series, in which we highlight stories about members of ...
John Halani As thousands of Ugandan-Asian refugees prepare to mark the 50th anniversary of their arrival in Canada later this year after being ousted from Uganda, John Halani will be remembered as the man who helped scores of them resettle in Greater Vancouver, writes award winning journalist and acclaimed author Fabian Dawson in a special column published on May 9, 2022 in ...
#Speech made by Princess Zahra #AgaKhan at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the #CancerCareCentre in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on 10 April 2022. Read her full speech here: For more about the Aga Khan Development Network, visit ...
MINDMATTERS.AI -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Hazar Imam, 1964: "You must not believe that you are here for what is only one existence, and that thereafter, you have to account for nothing."] ARTICLE: A recent study found that religious believers who embrace accountability to God (as distinct from church attendance, prayer and meditation) experience higher levels of psychological well-being on three of the four variables: mattering to others, dignity and meaning in their lives. The study also found that this relationship is stronger among those who pray more often, suggesting that accountability coupled with communication may be a powerful combination for well-being. Co-author Dr. Kent, said "People who embrace theistic accountability see themselves as answerable to God. They welcome responsibilities that are associated with their faith and view accountability to God as a gift that helps them lead happy and successful lives." As for happiness, that came from other aspects of the respondents' faith such as the ...
ARCHIVE.PH -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Hazar Imam, 2006: "A healthy sense of public integrity, in my view, will be difficult to nurture over time without a strong religious underpinning."] ARTICLE: In his Farewell address, President George Washington said something many modern Americans would find nonsensical: "Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports" and offered two reasons why. Firstly, he referred to oaths taken in courts of law or on assuming public offices. Such oaths invoked God as a witness and, for the genuinely religious, any deceit carried the fear of penalty in the afterlife. Secondly, he said "Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion." Echoing this, President John Adams said: "I never read of an irreligious character in ... history, nor have I known one in life, who was not a rascal. Name ...
Ottawa, Canada, 9 May 2022 - The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi called for action to tackle climate change - a major factor contributing to the world's worsening refugee crisis. Last month Mr Grandi addressed government officials and diplomats at a reception hosted in his honour at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat in Ottawa. The main purpose ...
Jalal Jaffer was born in 1945 in a small town called Kitale, in the highlands of Kenya. He moved to Kampala, Uganda, with his family when he was three and spent ...
The Tayyibi Ismaili scholar and author Idris Imad al-Din (d. 1468 CE) was the chief da'i of the Yemeni Ismaili da'wa, descended from the prominent al-Walid family, who led the Tayyibi Musta'lian Ismaili administration for more than three centuries. Thus, Idris had access to the literary heritage of the Ismailis, including the majority of the surviving Fatimid texts. In his seven-volume ...
