Words of Wisdom: The common symbols that unite us all
The history of the thought and the creations of man can perhaps be said to be a long path from one period of enlightenment to another. I would hope that this ...
Amid an Anti-Muslim Mood, a Museum in Italy Appeals for Understanding | New York Times
FLORENCE, Italy -- They were made in Syria six centuries ago, and stand elegantly in a row of vitrines at the Uffizi Gallery here: five ceramic jars that once contained treatments, ...
How an Artist at the Aga Khan Museum Is Rebuilding Baghdad Library Destroyed During the Iraq War | Smithsonian
"168:01" was first conceptualized with the Art Gallery of Windsor and curator Srimoyeee Mitra for Bilal's major solo exhibition at the museum in 2016. The project has since appeared in various ...
Jagdish Mittal: Custodian of Culture - An anecdote of Islamic scholar Anna Marie Schimmel
A ceremonial copper plate from the Quli Qutub Shah period (1600). The beasts on it are inspired by different schools of art, and the Chinese dragon influenced by the Chinese art of ...
Shamlal Puri: Exotic Aga Khan Centre is latest attraction in London
Published in The Business Times Newspaper, Dar es salaam, Tanzania. Issue date: 15 August 2018. Shamlal Puri is the London Editor of the Business Times. With exclusive permission from the author. ...
Remembering Kofi Annan: Pluralism: A Key Challenge of the 21st Century
On May 23, 2013, former United Nations Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kofi Annan delivered the Global Centre for Pluralism's second annual Pluralism Lecture, "Pluralism: A Key Challenge of the ...
Kofi Annan (1938-2018): Excerpts from an introduction by His Highness the Aga Khan and rare letters from His Highness and Prince Sadruddin to the former Secretary General
Kofi Annan (1938-2018): A Statement by the Annan Family Photo: Kofi Annan Foundation. It is with immense sadness that the Annan family and the Kofi Annan Foundation announce that Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Laureate, passed away peacefully on Saturday 18th August after a short illness. His wife Nane and their children Ama, Kojo ...
Kofi Annan - in pictures | The Guardian
The Ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh UN secretary general has died aged 80 Source: All related More... ...
Watch Kofi Annan awarded the Nobel peace prize in 2001
Kofi Annan, the former UN secretary general who has died at the age of 80 after a short illness, was awarded the Nobel peace prize in 2001 for his humanitarian work ...
Former Secretary General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Laureate, Kofi Annan passed away peacefully
Kofi Annan, former UN secretary general, member Global Centre for Pluralism board, has passed away peacefully in Switzerland. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Ghanaian who served as secretary general ...
At age 64, Rasheed Hooda is walking for the Aga Khan Foundation, redefining what it means to age in today's world
When I'm Sixty Four: A Long Walk to Give Back - Aga Khan Foundation Rasheed Hooda is redefining what it means to age in today's world. This year the Houstonian is ...
Aga Khan Foundation building better lives in world's poorest communities | Fox News
Isiah Factor Uncensored anchor Isiah Carey Source: ...
Part 2: Early Purchases | Aga Khan Studs History
AGAKHANSTUDS.COM -- In the summer of 1921, the Aga Khan approached the Honourable George Lambton to ask him if he would take some horses. Lambton, not merely the trainer of thirteen English Classic winners, but also the author of a classic turf book, Men and Horses I Have Known, had to decline as he had a full yard. However, he agreed to buy some yearlings at ...
Boston's "Design for Diversity" exhibit promotes pluralism and cultural awareness
United States -- For decades, Boston has retained a long-standing connection with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), an agency devoted to the revitalization of communities in developing countries. In particular, Boston is home to numerous AKTC architectural programs, including the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture, based at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), as well ...
Pictures of The 1972 Uganda Asian Expulsion Crisis: 7 Daily Nation Front Page Headlines Capture the Tension
Remembering the past. In 1972 Ugandan dictator Idi Amin expelled all Asians (or South Asians for North American readers) from Uganda, breaking what Hazar Imam called "all norms of civilised behaviour." As the crisis unfolded, Kenya's Daily Nation captured the tension on its front pages over a two week period. The images still evoke strong emotions in those who were there and we hope will help the younger generation understand what took place.
i-CERV programme illustrates UK Jamat's contribution to the wider community
Global -- The i-CERV initiative was launched in the United Kingdom jurisdiction Jamat during the Diamond Jubilee year with a great sense of excitement. i-CERV -- Ismaili Community Engaged in Responsible Volunteering -- is a programme first established in the United States, with a mission to offer its members an opportunity to serve the wider communities in which they reside. To ...
Green Pakistan - Plantation drive to commemorate Pakistan's 71st Independence Day
On 14 August 2018, leaders of Jamati institutions, girl guides, boy scouts and members volunteers corps came together in an iconic plantation campaign to commemorate the 71st independence day of Pakistan. More than 1000 pariticpants planted 1600 indigenous plants at different locations in Pakistan. Speaking about the program, Amin Lakhani, President, Ismaili Council for Southern Region said, "I am very glad ...
Poem by Hina Zamir Noori: "The One"
"The One" "You; are, You were, and will be, The Creator Made the whole universe, The Mighty, The Greater You're the Source of everything, The Song-that each particle sing. I feel ...
Nai Syrian Children's Choir Premiere Hussein Janmohamed's Rise Children, Rise to Peace
In 2016, a Canadian choir was formed to provide free music education to recently arrived refugee children from Syria. A mere two years later, the Nai Syrian Children's Choir was invited ...
Overeating? Three Steps to Stop!
Sure, I'd agree it's way too easy (and common) to indulge on those days. But sometimes we overeat on regular days. Or at regular meals. Or All. The. Time. For me, ...
Young Girls From India And Nigeria Win Technovation Mobile App Competition in California
Technovation Challenge, the world's largest tech entrepreneurship program for girls, held it's 2018 World Pitch Summit at The California Theatre. Over 10K girls from over 120 countries competed this year. -- ...
Cockatoo: A gift from Sultan of Egypt: Oldest European depiction of a bird
The cockatoo depicted in Holy Emperor Frederick II's 13-century guide was most likely a present from the sultan of Egypt. Composite: Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana/Sanae Matsushita/Guardian Images of cockatoo on 13th-century Vatican manuscript ...
Trying to control portions?
Nutrition Centre -- Start with water - To help you feel fuller sooner. And follow with vegetables. Bursting with nutrition, they are also lower in calories. ...
Water: Garden of Life at the Aga Khan Centre UK
Our designers were very keen to create water features that not only fitted-in with their immediate surroundings but also reflected the artwork of the global Muslim community - just as the ...
Words of Wisdom: History of Ismailis in Portugal
...we can trace the story of Ismaili engagement with Portugal back many years - even to the time when Ismailis settled in Portuguese Territories in India in the 17th Century, or ...
VIDEO: Azim Nanji -- Architecture, Inspiration, and Local Culture | NTV
Renowned Islamic Studies professor Azim Nanji has urged Uganda's physical infrastructure developers to embrace the culture of their society as they construct buildings geared towards addressing cultural development and architecture. In his lecture, Nanji advised against copying architecture from developed countries because it does not represent the true nature of the society in which the buildings are constructed. ...
Siyouni, Sea The Stars and Charm Spirit appeal at Arqana
Ervedya, Sistercharlie, Naaqoos, Dabirsim and National Defense among close relatives. The in-form Aga Khan Studs sires SIYOUNI, SEA THE STARS and CHARM SPIRIT feature strongly at the forthcoming Arqana Deauville yearling sale. Among the highlights is a three-quarter sister to Ervedya, in addition to half-siblings to Sistercharlie, Naaqoos, Dabirsim and National Defense. The Haras de Bonneval's SIYOUNI currently leads the French ...
Harmful Habits and Healthy Living
IICANADA.ORG -- ISMAILI INSTITUTIONS CANADA -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: By Aleem Karmali. Originally published in The Ismaili (UK)] ARTICLE: Unhealthy Habits: Alcohol, Drugs and Smoking In discussing the ethics of healthy living, Mawlana Hazar Imam has consistently warned the Jamat to avoid engaging in activities that cause harm to the self and to others, such as drinking alcohol, using drugs, and smoking. These ...
3 Reasons Young Folks Are Getting That Old-Time Religion
THEFEDERALIST.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: Formal instruction in religion seems to have disappeared in many places, but the younger generation still has a soul and still craves the infinite. The young Catholic writer Matthew Schmitz recently published an article that quickly went viral. In ...
Hayy ibn Yaqzan: A story about the use of intellect for a deeper understanding of the Creator
Written by Ibn Tufayl (d. ca. 1185) a philosopher, physician, astronomer, and court official, the story is set in 12th century Al-Andalus (Islamic Spain) - a jewel of civilisation where people of many cultures, religions, and traditions lived and worked together to advance knowledge. The diversity of their histories and perspectives transformed their society into a mosaic of creative expression, discussion, ...
Do what you feel in your heart ...
DEVIANTART.COM -- Do what you feel in your heart to be right, for you will be criticised anyway. (Eleanor Roosevelt) ...
Sen. Mobina Jaffer diagnosed with cancer
Hardest working senator, Mobina Jaffer has been diagnosed with cancer. Ismailimail editor sends prayers for strength and ease in recovery. Liberal Sen. Mobina Jaffer says she has been diagnosed with cancer. ...
Zain Velji: Inherently Pluralistic Identities
Promise and the beauty of Canada, where diversity enhances, rather than erodes social cohesion. Watch and listen to Zain Velji beautifully describe the strengths of diversity, and the dangers of identities ...
Harvard & IIS scholars present on Nizari Ismaili Thought at Iranian Studies Conference
The Association for Iranian Studies Conference taking place at UC Irvine on August 15, 2018 features the following: Panel Title: Messianic Eschatology of Nizari Ismailis: Reassessment and Frameworks of Interaction Convenor: ...
Kyrgyzstan holds the key to the oldest Mesolithic lifestyle in all of Central Asia: New discovery at the University of Central Asia campus
New Archaeological Finds on University of Central Asia's Naryn Campus The University of Central Asia's (UCA) Naryn Campus was buzzing with activity as a team from Indiana University (IU) in the ...
VIDEO: Project Lehar: Empowering Girls in India
The Aga Khan Foundation has been committed to empowering women and girls in India for the past forty years. Since 2015, over 5,500 girls have been supported by the Aga Khan Foundation's Project Lehar. The project is enabling adolescent girls to access better opportunities. ...
Water is a gift from God: A short video excerpt from Havard professor's lecture
Watch this short video excerpt of Professor Ali Asani describing "water as a gift from God" with various symbolic and substantive tendencies of it, in the Quran. Click on the image ...
Emery Walker's Islamic collection in London: A miniature Qur'an, the size of a postage stamp
Objects, jewellery and art collected worldwide by the antiquarian and photographer on display for first time [...] Once Choudhery started looking she found Islamic pieces in every room, including a very ...
Words of Wisdom: Universal Human Values
A passion for justice, the quest for equality, a respect for tolerance, a dedication to human dignity - these are universal human values which are broadly shared across divisions of class, ...
Capacity building for communicators
Afghanistan -- The Communications and Publications Committee of the Ismaili Council for Afghanistan launched an audio-visual communications training programme across 10 Jamatkhanas in Kabul. The aim of the programme was to train volunteers in the areas of photography, videography, sound engineering, and related fields, calling upon the experience of trainers with extensive years of working in the field of communications. Over ...
