Ma -- Shelina Shariff-Zia
Excerpt:Ma in 1963 in the house's front garden with me and Hussein Ramji. Photo: Shelina Shariff-Zia I remember when Ma first told me about herself; it was a weekday afternoon ...
Eid al-Ghadir
"O Messenger, deliver [to the people] what has been revealed to you from your Lord, and if you do not do so, then you will not have delivered His message; and Allah will protect you from the people." (5:67) Upon the Prophet's death, a successor was needed to lead the Muslim community (ummah) and state. Prophet Muhammad was the "seal of ...
Being an Ambassador of Islam: Religious Literacy, Understanding and Action
LIVE WEBINAR -- IICANADA.ORG -- How do we and others know what we know about Islam? Join us for a 1-hour webinar on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 9:00pm ET with Alwaeza Dr. Afroza Nanji. Please register online. This webinar explores the nature and consequences of widespread religious illiteracy about Islam. It examines how Imamat Institutions are responding, and jointly determines with webinar participants, how individual responses ...
1972 East African Safari Rally, Part 1 of 2
YOUTUBE.COM -- ISMAILI DIGEST ED: The East African Safari Rally was the signature, yearly event of East Africa, and we're sure this 2 part series will bring back lots of fond memories for those old enough to remember the thrill of these events. -- First held from 27 May to 1 June 1953 as the East African Coronation Safari in Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika, as a celebration of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II ...
1972 East African Safari Rally, Part 2 of 2
YOUTUBE.COM -- ISMAILI DIGEST ED: The East African Safari Rally was the signature, yearly event of East Africa, and we're sure this 2 part series will bring back lots of fond memories for those old enough to remember the thrill of these events. -- First held from 27 May to 1 June 1953 as the East African Coronation Safari in Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika, as a celebration of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II ...
NCAB DRC
Conciliation and Arbitration Board -- The Aga Khan Conciliation and Arbitration Board for the Democratic Republic of Congo ("NCAB DRC") is comprised of 7 volunteer mediators. Background of Board MembersRepresentative of a variety of professional and business experiences, as well as leaders within the community. Regions covered by NCAB DRCDemocractic Republic of Congo ...
Photo Album, Taj Kothari: Diamond Jubilee 2018, Lisbon, Portugal
Taj Kothari from Miami has kindly shared the Diamond Jubilee Lisbon album. Click on the image to view. All related More... ...
History: Habib Rahimtoola and Khwaja Nazimuddin: Trade Commission in New York 1946
This picture shows members of the Indian Trade Commission examining occidental clothing during a recess of their conference held at New York during 1946. Picture details (Left to Right)Habib Rahimtoola, Dewan ...
Plano's Multicultural Outreach Roundtable teams up with Aga Khan Council for exhibition
Aga Khan Council for the Central United States will host the first Ethics in Action event July 20-21 at the Plano Municipal Center. The inaugural event marks the first collaboration between ...
Aga Khan praises Portugal for pluralism | Gulf News
His Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in Portugal include address to members of the parliament Source: All related More... ...
AKDN's Knowledge for Development Initiative: A collaboration between Ismaili Imamat and Portugal Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education
(translated) Project of the School of Health Technology approved in the 1st FCT and Aga Khan Competition. Miguel Brito, a professor at ESTeSL, is the coordinator of one of the 16 ...
Aga Khan School Bangladesh award and graduation ceremony | Dhaka Tribune
This year, Aga Khan Education Services, Bangladesh, has also completed 30 years of service in Bangladesh. The Aga Khan School Dhaka hosted its 2017-18 award and graduation ceremony for at a ...
Visitors to the Aga Khan Museum can help rebuild a destroyed Iraq library, book by book | The Star
Wafaa Bilal's creation at the Aga Khan Museum -- bookcases filled with pale, empty books -- illustrates the damage and lets visitors help reverse it.Iraqi-American artist Wafaa Bilal poses with his ...
VIDEO: Ismaili Centres Around the World: Places of Peaceful Contemplation
Mesmerizing clips from the Ismaili Center Jamatkhanas Beautiful designs and Sacred spaces. The Nizari Ismailis observe their own distinctive practices such as supplicatory and intercessionary prayers, meditative sessions of remembrance, and the recitation of devotional poetry in Ismaili Jamatkhanas (literally, 'assembly-houses') designated by the Imam of the time for the use of murids who have given the bay'ah. ...
Part 40 -- Diamond Jubilee RoundUp| Latest 7 Videos
Features Diamond Jubilee: Song -- Lisbon Jubilee Visit - Mawla Angane Aaya by Shaheena Karim; Expressions -- Portugal Non-Stop Ismaili Dandia Raas Geets - KARAOKE Part 2; Collections -- Jubilee Arts Artist Spotlight - Nazish Ali & Zohair Kabani; Song -- Aj Tu Achay Saeen Sajan by S Raheemani; Collections -- JubileeArts Artist Spotlight - Zainab Baloch...and more. ...
NCAB Afghanistan
Conciliation and Arbitration Board -- The Aga Khan Conciliation and Arbitration Board for Afghanistan ("NCAB Afghanistan") is comprised of 13 volunteer mediators. Background of Board MembersRepresentative of a variety of professionals from different backgrounds. Countries that fall under the jurisdiction of NCAB AfghanistanAfghanistan Contact:chair.ncab@djiafg.org Events and News ...
Mawlana Hazar Imam departs Portugal, concluding his Diamond Jubilee year
Global -- Mawlana Hazar Imam departed Portugal on 12 July, concluding a seven-day Diamond Jubilee visit to the country as well as the Diamond Jubilee year. A guard of honour was present at the airport, where leaders of the Jamat and AKDN bid Hazar Imam farewell prior to his departure. Hazar Imam visited Portugal at the invitation of the Portuguese government. ...
Diamond Jubilee Alliances Conference
United States -- The Diamond Jubilee Alliances Conference is an energetic two-and-a-half day conference to enable an interactive knowledge exchange with talented Ismaili professionals from our various Alliance groups including Finance, Education, Media and Communications, Healthcare, Technology, Legal, Public Service, Business, and Finance. The Diamond Jubilee Alliances Conference is an energetic two-and-a-half day conference to enable an interactive knowledge exchange with ...
Mawlana Hazar Imam graces Jamat with Darbar in Portugal
Global -- Over 40,000 members of the Jamat from over 45 countries around the world assembled at Feira Internacional de Lisboa for one of the largest Jamati gatherings in modern history and the final Darbar of the Diamond Jubilee year on 11 July 2018. Mawlana Hazar Imam was joined by Prince Amyn, Princess Zahra, Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa, Prince Hussain, ...
Moez Kassam named to Canada's Top 40 under 40 for 2018
Six Western alumni have been named to Canada's Top 40 Under 40 for 2018, awards officials announced Thursday. Founded in 1995 by Caldwell Partners, Canada's Top 40 Under 40 is an ...
Saudi women's stories take wing at the Aga Khan Museum, Toronto
Saudi women's stories take wing in the installation Suspended Together. A flock of white doves in the Museum atrium represent an artist's response to travel restrictions. This summer, Saudi-Arabia-born artist Manal ...
Chestermere student awarded "Lemonade Day Youth Entrepreneur of the Year" | 660 NEWS
Eight-year-old Anaya Kassam was all smiles Monday inside Chestermere City Hall and it wasn't just because her lemonade was so sweet. The grade 2 student at Prairie Winds School was awarded ...
What's Eco Soap Bank?
No child should suffer because there isn't any soap available. Your donation will help keep kids and their families healthy and safe from preventable illnesses. Donate: A short video for ...
"Indian Settlers in Africa: The Legacy of Suleman Verjee and Sons", by Dr. Kas Jamal
Indians started settling in East Africa in large numbers from the 1850,s onwards.Their role in the settlement of Africa and the forces which led to this, and motivations are explored by ...
Pakistani mothers-to-be missing out on health benefits of exercise, study finds
Pregnant women in Pakistan are missing out on the significant health benefits that come from regular exercise during pregnancy, according to new research by Aga Khan University. A study of the ...
Aga Khan University and Ministry of Health, Portugal sign Memorandum of Agreement for the cooperation in the area of Health
(translated) The Memorandum of Understanding signed this morning by the Minister of Health of Portugal, Adalberto Campos Fernandes, and the President of the Aga Khan University, Firoz Rasul, with immediate effect ...
Simon Sinek on Millennials in the Workplace
YOUTUBE.COM -- Simon Sinek speaking about Millennials in the workplace of today, and social media addiction. ...
Aga Khan visits Portugal as year-long event ends | Daily Nation
The Aga Khan concluded year-long celebrations to mark his 60th anniversary as the spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslims with a State visit to Portugal last week. During the visit, he ...
Aga Khan says he will proudly transfer services to new facilities in Lisbon
(translated) The Ismaili Muslim leader, Aga Khan, said this Tuesday, July 10, in the Portuguese Parliament that he will "proudly" begin to transfer services from his foundation to the historic Palacete ...
Positive and practical approaches to Islamophobia
Ismaili Centre Burnaby -- On 10 May 2018, a panel of professionals spoke eloquently about the painful experiences of individuals affected by prejudice and hatred, and the need for a systematic analysis of data to combat forces that are eroding our social fabric. The panel was made up of Ms. Sarah Khan, lawyer and acting Executive Director of Seniors First BC, ...
Mehfil Chai House at the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby
Ismaili Centre Burnaby -- On 15 March 2018, Mehfil Chai House, a medley of performances, poetry and songs, was showcased to celebrate Asian Heritage Month -- an annual event that promotes an understanding and appreciation of Asian-Canadian arts and culture in the month of May. The third year running at the Ismaili Centre, this year's theme "Pan Asian Routes" placing a ...
This Homeless Veteran Will Make You Cry!
YOUTUBE.COM -- Today I filmed something I previously thought impossible. What this old, homeless veteran does will make you cry... ...
23 of the Most Amazingly Successful Introverts in History
INC.COM -- Here are some of the most successful introverts in history [including Albert Einstein, Bill Gates, Steven Spielberg, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Page, JK Rowling, Warren Buffett, Meryl Streep, Barack Obama and Michael Jordan] and how you can emulate their success. There are a lot of misconceptions regarding introverts. Some look at those they consider to be introverted and toss out all kinds of hyperbole, such ...
Presidencia.PT Video: Remarks by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa honouring His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan at the National Palace of Queluz
Lisbon Portugal - Monday, July 9th, 2018: President of the Portuguese Republic, His Excellency Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa hosted a banquet in honour of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan at ...
Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development is interested in acquiring 10% stake in TagusPark (Lisbon, Portugal)
(translated) Caixa Geral de Depósitos launched a tender to sell 10% stake in Taguspark. Aga Khan expressed interest. Mário Centeno has to pronounce on the final decision. Banco público está obrigado ...
Hussein Janmohamed conducts Nai Children's Choir for 2018 Serenade! Choral Festival
Click on the image to watch this nine minutes performance conducted by Hussein Janmohamed with Nai Children's Choir. via ...
Seinfeld - Telemarketer Call
YOUTUBE.COM -- Jerry Seinfeld gives a telemarketer a taste of his own medicine. ...
