Aga Khan Hospital launches new clinic in Voi
The Aga Khan Hospital Mombasa has opened a clinic in Voi town, Taita Taveta County to take services closer to clients who travel all the way to Mombasa for treatment. The ...
The complex geometry of Islamic design - Eric Broug
TED.COM -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Outstanding 5 minute video shows how elegant Islamic geometry is created from just a few simple principles.] ARTICLE: In Islamic culture, geometric design is everywhere: you can find it in mosques, madrasas, palaces, and private homes. And despite the remarkable complexity of these designs, they can be created with just a compass to draw circles and a ...
Sea The Stars and Siyouni yearlings at Goffs
Classic sires represented by well-bred progeny. The Aga Khan Studs' Classic sires SEA THE STARS and SIYOUNI both boast a strong hand of beautifully-bred yearlings at the prestigious Goffs Orby Sale on 2nd and 3rd October. Arc hero SEA THE STARS, who has shone this season thanks to star performers SEA OF CLASS and STRADIVARIUS as well as Group 2 scorers ...
Law Enforcement Lunch & Learn
Ismaili Centre Burnaby -- Members of Law Enforcement Agencies from the Metro Vancouver were hosted at the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby on 19 September for a presentation on the diversity and history of Islam by Rizwan Mawani. Participants shared perspectives and perceptions of Islam followed by Rizwan's presentation. One of the RCMP members commented that "this session gave me a better understanding ...
Ram Rahman photographs Humayun's Tomb in the night sky
The half-a-millennium old monument -- a UNESCO World Heritage Site in New Delhi -- is lit up by 800 energy-efficient LED lights In terms of architectural specifics, the white marble dome ...
15 recipe ideas for heart-healthy meals
Nutrition Centre -- To mark World Heart Day, The Ismaili Nutrition Centre shares 15 heart-smart recipes to help you protect your heart. We often hear that a balanced diet can promote heart health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. With World Heart Day approaching on September 29th, according to Dr Todd Anderson, Director of the Libin Cardiovascular Institute at the ...
Assorted Links of Interest - A0010
The Canadian Ismaili Community puts its Ethics into Action with Ismaili CIVIC Day! [thelinkpaper.ca]Salim Nensi: Aga Khan Museum in Toronto lit up for Lapis Ball [flickr.com]The Aga Khan Foundation will fund the ...
Harvard-AKU collaboration brings unique imaging 'pill' to Karachi
Researchers at Aga Khan University have partnered with faculty at the Massachusetts General Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, to test a novel pill-shaped imaging device that can offer a low-cost ...
President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi lauds His Highness the Aga Khan's contribution for upliftment of underprivileged communities across world
ISLAMABAD, Sep 27 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi said Prince Karim Aga Khan's vision and untiring efforts in promoting global peace, inter-faith dialogue, cultural diversity and pluralism had contributed towards the development ...
VIDEO: Ismaili History Crash Course: Post Alamut Period
This presentation, the final in a multi-part series, covers the post-Alamut period in Ismaili history. ...
GALLERY: World Tourism Day
Today is World Tourism Day, and the focus for 2018 is the contribution of digital advances and innovation to a more sustainable and responsible tourism sector. The Aga Khan Development Network works with local and global communities to enhance tourism in various regions. Much of this work is made possible because of technological advances that support sustainable development. ...
From Conflict to Peace, One Mediation at a Time
United States -- "We are here today to recognize the great work of the Ismaili Muslims' Conciliation and Arbitration Board. The arbitration and mediation program you have developed is remarkable, and many good things have come about as a result of your ability to resolve disputes in your community." From remarks by Hon. Carol Hunstein, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ...
Karen Armstrong to deliver Global Centre for Pluralism's Annual Lecture in London
LIVE WEBCAST -- GLOBAL CENTRE FOR PLURALISM -- The Global Centre For Pluralism is pleased to announce that on October 4th, 2018, the sixth Annual Pluralism Lecture will be delivered in London, England, by Karen Armstrong, author and religious historian. The lecture will be livestreamed on the Centre's website at Oct. 4 2018; 7:00 PM London (BST); 2:00 PM New York (EST); 11:00 AM Vancouver (PST); 11:00 PM Karachi (PKT). ...
Armstrong: Religion Is Not About Belief or Intellectual Conformity
YOUTUBE.COM -- WESTAR INSTITUTE -- A short excerpt from Karen Armstrong's 2006 presentation "What is Religion?" In it, she says "religion is not about belief, it's not about philosophy, it's not about metaphysics" and that we have made "religious life very difficult for ourselves by forcing people or making people feel they have to accept certain rather abstruse theological abstractions" ...
One on One with Karen Armstrong | Al Jazeera
YOUTUBE.COM -- Karen Armstrong's provocative views often challenge the perspectives of faith-based communities, although her teachings encourage an understanding of the commonalities between religions and their origins. She says: "all the world's religions insist that there's something wrong with your spirituality if it doesn't lead you to practical compassion, to a profound respect for other people, seeing other people as sacredly inviolable and and unique." ...
The Autumn Sun highlights Aga Khan Studs and Arrowfield partnership
A second Group 1 victory for the son of Redoute's Choice. THE AUTUMN SUN, a nephew of AZAMOUR, secured his second Group 1 title on Saturday with a spectacular performance in the Golden Rose Stakes at Rosehill. Already a Group1 winner as a juvenile when he lifted the JJ Atkins Plate at Doomben, the colt confirmed his talent in impressive style ...
Denmark TKN volunteer undertakes assessment of AKAH Afghanistan IT infrastructure
TKN -- Denmark-based Information Technology (IT) professional, Shaukat Khan, heads global IT infrastructure for Novo Nordisk, a multinational pharmaceutical company. He has extensive experience in leading infrastructure and development teams. Prior to Novo Nordisk, he worked with UNICEF's HQ IT Centre in Copenhagen. Shaukat's two-month TKN assignment in spring 2018 was as an IT Technical Analyst with the Aga Khan Agency ...
Assorted Links of Interest - A0009
The most frequently reported reasons for non-vaccination in Pakistan [twitter.com]In association with Yetu Org and Aga Khan Foundation East Africa: Official opening of a Technical Training Institute-Embakasi West Nairobi [twitter.com]Agenda: Diamond Jubilee ...
Book Review: The 'IDEAL' Muslim Girl
The discourse on religious 'reform' in Muslim societies has largely centred on the figure of the Muslim woman. This has been an ongoing process, evolving throughout the periods of colonisation, decolonisation ...
Peacemakers of All Faiths Gather at Ismaili Jamatkhana Plano for Restoring Community Day
by Akbar Kabani In the time of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), a dispute arose when four tribes each wanted the honor of placing the Black Stone inside the Holy ...
Aga Khan Foundation , Amref partner to improve East Africa's health systems
The two organisations are keen to influence health policies in the East Africa region, closely working with the region's governments to facilitate key changes in health planning and financing. NAIROBI, KENYA, ...
Mawlana Hazar Imam to visit Canada for special honours and inauguration of Aga Khan Garden
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam will visit Canada in October 2018 at the invitation of leading civil society institutions. During this time, Hazar Imam will attend a special ceremony for the inauguration of the Aga Khan Garden, Alberta, to be presided over by the Honourable Rachel Notley, Premier of Alberta. He will also be awarded honorary degrees by three Canadian Universities ...
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55 Insightful Quotes To Live By [Infographic]
QUOTERY.COM -- We really wanted to show off a variety of our favorite quotes -- many of which don't get the attention they deserve. Some of the quotations are inspiring, while others are funny or heartwarming. But we think you'll agree that regardless of the intention behind the quote, all of these gems are insightful. ...
IIS Book Summary: The Assassin Legends - Myths of the Ismailis
IIS.AC.UK -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Must read for all Ismailis.] ARTICLE: This summary, of the easy to read book "Assassin Legends: Myths of the Ismailis," published by the IIS, details how legends about Ismailis were "fabricated and put into circulation by Europeans." It clears up critical misunderstandings about Ismailis and Hasan bin Sabbah, such as their use of hashish -- a drug -- which would have been counter-productive to successfully completing discrete and delicate missions Ismaili fidais undertook. ...
The nation forges itself through its discourse on women- DR. Shenila Khoja-Moolji
"I am more concerned about the fact that in our drive to educate girls, we are also putting upon them the responsibility of solving political problems -- such as poverty and ...
Song of Lahore- A Film by Academy Award winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
On Fri, 12 October 2018 The Citizens Foundation (TCF) Canada is pleased to host a spectacular evening with the Oscar and Emmy award-winning Director, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, for the screening of her ...
The world stands in dire need of compassion: Karen Armstrong
"Compassion is all about equality. It implies feeling with the other. It means putting yourself in the other's shoes. Do not impose on others what you desire." In all countries where ...
Enact food policies to curb chronic disease and health inequity
Unhealthy dietary patterns are a leading risk factor for death and disability in Canada. Best available evidence supports a diet rich in whole, unprocessed vegetables, fruits, whole grains and protein ...
Life Lessons From 100-Year-Olds
YOUTUBE.COM -- LIFEHUNTERS -- We asked three centenarians what their most valuable life lessons were, and also their regrets. The conversations that followed were remarkable. They talked about the importance of family, people, relationships and love. Their view on life, as an elderly citizen with a lot of experience is truly an inspiration and motivation. Enjoy the video! ...
The Aga Khan awarded with honorary degrees from UBC and SFU
In first ever joint ceremony on Oct 19th, 2018, The University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University each will be awarding His Highness the Aga Khan with honorary doctorate of ...
Inauguration of UCA's Khorog campus: Speech by Dr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha
Click to watch and hear the video of the speech Read here: In what was a historic milestone, #UCA's #Khorog campus was formally inaugurated 14 September 2018 by #Tajikistan's President ...
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Salim Nensi Photos: Celebrity shots [facebook.com]Volunteer Educators at the Aga Khan Museum [twitter.com]Pluralism in action: what is sacred across cultures? | The Aga Khan University News [twitter.com]Aga Khan Foundation Kenya to train ...
Words of Wisdom: Beautiful green spaces, designed to honour the past - while also serving the future
His Highness the Aga Khan addresses the audience gathered for the inauguration of the Sunder Nursery, part of the Nizamuddin Urban Renewal Initiative. AKDN/ Shamsh Maredia ...as we reflect on these rich ...
Ismaili youth participate in the First LEGO League
United Arab Emirates -- For the first time, Ismaili youth from a range of schools and backgrounds gathered at the Ismaili Centre Dubai in March 2018 to participate in i-Robotics, an event held to prepare participants to enter the First LEGO League. Such i-Robotics events are attended by over 100 schools with over 1000 participants around the world. The aim was ...
Cultural Heritage, Urban Architecture and Creativity in Muslim Settings
LIVE WEBINAR -- AKDN -- Registration Required -- Date: Thursday 27 September 2018; 6:00 PM London (BST); 1:00 PM New York (EST); 10:00 AM Vancouver (PST); 10:00 PM Karachi (PKT). Farrokh Derakhshani, Director of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, in conversation with Farshid Moussavi and Hanif Kara on contemporary architecture in the Muslim World. Hosted at the new Aga Khan Centre in London. Introduced by Leif ...
Smart House
YOUTUBE.COM -- The film opens in a smart home, where the slightly smug owner can do everything from making a smoothie to unlocking the front door simply by voice command. Everything runs smooth until ... Rema 1000 is a Norwegian supermarket chain. For many years they have ran their marketing concept: "Simplicity is king" which is also their philosophy. ...
The Aga Khan Exhibition of Architecture arrives in Auckland
Australia & New Zealand -- An exhibition featuring the winning entries from the world-renowned Aga Khan Award for Architecture was opened for display at the University of Auckland on Wednesday, 12th September and was attended by Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore, Associate Professor of the School of Architecture and Planning Julia Gatley, National List MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, Young Engineer of the ...
GALLERY: The Aga Khan Exhibition of Architecture arrives in Auckland
The Aga Khan Exhibition of Architecture arrives in Auckland -- An exhibition featuring the winning entries from the world-renowned Aga Khan Award for Architecture was opened for display at the University of Auckland on Wednesday, 12th September and was attended by Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore, Associate Professor of the School of Architecture and Planning Julia Gatley, National List MP Kanwaljit Singh ...
Significance of Shah Didar (or Shah'jo Didar) by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin
GOOGLE.COM -- ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF ISMAILISM, 2006 -- The word shah didar or shah'jo didar means may (you bless with) Lord's glimpse. It is a taslim in the Ismaili tariqah, the believers greet each other at the end of the prayer, beholding face to face, both pronounce shah didar by shaking hand. This is an act of humble wish to refresh their spiritual ...
Nasir al-Din al-Tusi compiled his most influential works while residing at Alamut
Nasir-al-Din al-Tusi (1201-1274) one of the major intellectual figures of the thirteenth century, was born in Tus in Khurasan (north-eastern Iran and parts of Central Asia and Afghanistan) into a Twelver Shi'i family. Encouraged by his father to learn all disciplines of knowledge, al-Tusi went to Nishapur to study mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. He was particularly attracted to the work of ...
