GALLERY: Jubilee Arts - SI
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Tuning in to glory
India -- For generations the Ismaili community is known for their love for music. The stage was set at the Hasanabad grounds in Mazgaon for an all-India band competition of Scouts and Guides bands from Mumbai, Secunderabad, Surat, Hyderabad and Pune. A total of 14 bands took centre stage. The competition was an opportunity for the Scouters and Guiders who have ...
What Deedar Meant To The Youth
India -- March 1, 2018 was a day of immense joy and special happiness for the Ismailis of the Western India Jamat as they gathered in Mumbai for the Diamond Jubilee Darbar of Mawlana Hazar Imam. Thousands of hearts and souls pierced the atmosphere with spiritual energy. The Mumbai university grounds were transformed for the visit with wonderful decorations and became ...
VIDEO: Calgary HQ JK -- Diamond Jubilee Procession | Photography & Slideshow
Mulaqat Canada Diamond Jubilee Procession Calgary HQ JK. A humble attempt to make a slideshow video from over 350 clicks from the event. We hope you enjoy it. Share with family and friends. Watch on full screen in full 1080 HD format. ...
GALLERY: All-India band competition of Scouts and Guides
India -- The competition was judged by Vincent Johnson, master chief petty officer musician, Subedar Pargat Singh from the Indian Army, and music composer Shardul Sakhale. 14 bands from Mumbai, Secunderabad, Surat, Hyderabad and Pune took centre stage. ...
VIDEO: Visite de Mawlana Hazar Imam au Jamat de France, Belgique, Suisse et Côte d'Ivoire
Mulaqat France -- Dans le cadre du Diamond Jubilee, Mawlana Hazar Imam visitera le Jamat de France, Belgique, Suisse et Côte d'Ivoire le samedi 23 juin 2018. Mawlana Hazar Imam will grant a Diamond Jubilee Mulaqat to the Jamat of France, Belgium, Swizerland and Ivory-Coast on Saturday 23 June 2018. Toutes les informationsAccueil / HomeInscription / RegistrationHébergement / AccommodationProgrammesVolontariat / VolunteersEthics ...
VIDEO: Jubilee Arts UK
United Kingdom -- Jubilee Arts is a Diamond Jubilee International Programme celebrating the Jamat's vast artistic skills and cultural traditions, as well as deepening appreciation for the arts. The programme provides opportunities for aspiring Ismaili artists and their non-Ismaili spouses and children around the world, to showcase and develop their talents both during and beyond the Diamond Jubilee year. Congratulations to ...
Prominent da'is made important contributions to intellectual traditions
Da'i The Arabic term 'da'i' literally meaning 'one who summons,' was applied by several Muslim groups to designate their missionaries, but in the Ismaili tradition, the term referred to an authorised person appointed by the Imam's permission, to teach Ismaili doctrines. Only candidates possessing advanced educational qualifications and intellectual attributes were to be designated as da'is, who operated far and wide, ...
Salman Bhojani: First Muslim elected to Euless, Texas, city council sworn in
"We've made history," says first Muslim ever elected to public office in EulessSalman Bhojani, with his family and parents, was sworn in as a Euless council member Tuesday night, May 22, ...
Who do we thank for Gwadar?
Reportedly, 2400 square miles of the Gwadar area came under the domain of the Sultan of Oman in 1947. It was administered by Great Britain, and fifty percent of the revenue ...
Impacts of Global Climate Change in Chipurson Valley
"Impacts of Global Climate Change in Chipurson Valley" Photo Credit Haider Ali Global warming has significantly changed the yearly weather timetable. The locals are astonished to experience the snow in May. ...
The Shi'i Imamate, by Sami Makarem
United States -- The Tathbit al-imama attributed to the Fatimid Imam-Caliph al-Mansur (334-341/946-953) is an important early Ismaili treatise on the legitimacy of the Imamate of ʿAli b. Abi Talib and that of the Ismaili Imams from among his progeny. The Tathbit al-imama attributed to the Fatimid Imam-Caliph al-Mansur (334-341/946-953) is an important early Ismaili treatise on the legitimacy of the ...
Can Taleeb Noormohamed win the Vision Vancouver nomination and become first Muslim mayor?
Many, many years ago, I was working at CBC Radio booking guests and writing scripts for the local morning show. One day, I contacted a brilliant teenager on the North Shore ...
In This UP Village, Women Are Breaking All Ceilings!
She is grateful for the opportunity given to her by the community volunteers and Adolescent Programme Coordinator of Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) that came to her rescue after she completed middle ...
Food Fusion: Ali Jadavji's Journey to MasterChef Canada
Nutrition Centre -- You may know Ali Jadavji as the Ismaili MasterChef Canada contestant, but his recipes do much more than fulfill your culinary senses: they're a culmination of several cultural influences in his life, all of which add a special flavour to his food. Read on about how Jadavji's creativity has informed his cooking style. Ali Jadavji's fascination with food ...
The new issue of the Akhbaar
Pakistan -- The latest issue of our newsletter Akhbaar is out! We're proud to announce that The Akhbaar, the quarterly newsletter issued by the Department of Publications of the National Council for Pakistan is now available online right here on the Pakistan microsite of the.ismaili . The Akhbaar covers events and initiatives by Pakistani institutions in all seven regions of Pakistan ...
Diamond Jubilee Special: Taste of Culture - Dubai, UAE
Nutrition Centre -- To mark the commencement of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee on 11 July 2017, TheIsmaili Nutrition Centre is pleased to launch "Taste of Culture" - a celebration of our cultural diversity through the joy of food. Travel around the world with us, as we dish out food secrets from the locals themselves. From Dar-es-Salaam to Dallas, discover some ...
VIDEO: Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Calgary
Canada -- Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Calgary on 7 May 2018 during his Diamond Jubilee visit to Canada. ...
The Ismaili UK Magazine Archive
United Kingdom -- Back issues of our community magazine are available here to browse. Thank you to the countless hours of volunteer time that goes in to the preparation of these magazines. Please click on the thumbnails to view the e-mag Summer 2017 Winter 2017 Summer 2016 Winter 2016 Summer 2015 Winter 2015 ...
Message for Nawruz from the Prime Minister
United Kingdom -- On the joyous occasion of Navroz, we are happy to share with you a letter from the UK Prime Minister, The Rt Hon Teresa May, to the Ismaili Community. The letter is a reflection on 60 years of Mawlana Hazar Imam promoting peace, pluralism, improved quality of life and good governance. ...
Beyond Tolerance: Expanding our Vocabulary
United States -- "O Mankind! Be careful of your duty to your Lord, who created you from a single soul, and from it created its mate, and from them twain hath spread abroad a multitude of men and women." (Holy Qur'an, 4:1) Diversity. Tolerance. Human rights. Democracy. Pluralism. Cosmopolitanism. Words that are related and often used interchangeably, yet have nuances of ...
Diamond Jubilee Special: Taste of Culture - Mumbai, India
Nutrition Centre -- To mark the commencement of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee on 11th July 2017, TheIsmaili Nutrition Centre is pleased to launch "Taste of Culture" - a celebration of our cultural diversity through the joy of food. Travel around the world with us, as we dish out food secrets from the locals themselves. From Dar-es-Salaam to Dallas, discover some ...
Providing the Spark of Hope
United States -- "There are those who enter the world in such poverty that they are deprived of both the means and the motivation to improve their lot. Unless these unfortunates can be touched with the spark which ignites the spirit of individual enterprise and determination, they will only sink back into renewed apathy, depredation and despair. It is for us ...
Jubilee Concert UK
United Kingdom -- World-class musicians will take the stage at London's Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 20 June in a unique concert to honour the Diamond Jubilee of Mawlana Hazar Imam. It will celebrate the diversity, richness and vitality of Muslim musical heritage in a contemporary expression. World-class musicians will take the stage at London's Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 20 ...
Diamond Jubilee Special: Taste of Culture: Hunza, Pakistan
Nutrition Centre -- To mark the commencement of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee on 11 July 2017, TheIsmaili Nutrition Centre is pleased to launch "Taste of Culture" - a celebration of our cultural diversity through the joy of food. Travel around the world with us, as we dish out food secrets from the locals themselves. From Dar-es-Salaam to Dallas, discover some ...
Figure skater wins Gold
United States -- A synchronized figure skater exceeded all expectations when she brought home the gold in the 2017 Zagreb Snowflakes Trophy in Croatia. Aliyah Shaikh receiving the silver medal at the novice level for synchronized figure skating in Kalamazoo Michigan, 2016Council for the Midwest A synchronized figure skater exceeded all expectations when she brought home the gold in the 2017 ...
Gifts of the Fatimids
United States -- Jonathan M. Bloom, University Professor of Islamic and Asian Art, Boston College Inscription: "Blessings, satisfaction and [...] to its possessor" Ewer with inscription in Kufic script. Late 10th. or early 11th. century (lid: 11th century). Rock crystal: Cairo, Egypt. Lid: central or southern Italy. From the Treasury of the Abbey of SIn the center of Cairo, the city ...
Voices of the American Ismaili Community
United States -- Three Ismailis express their views about their Ismaili identity."As we enter the next generation, we naturally extend our open and accepting hearts beyond the faith community as we strive to help all and make the world a better place." -Shahnil PunjaSocial scientists define a community to be comprised of a group of people with diverse characteristics who are ...
"Roshni"
An enlightening concert celebrating the Diamond Jubilee, featuring the Imam's previous visits to the United Kingdom, taking the jamat on an emotional trip down memory lane, through music, film and dance. The Roshni concerts come as part of a series of musical celebrations especially for the UK jurisdiction Jamat during this unique and special Diamond Jubilee Year. In these concerts, to ...
VIDEO: Service and learning part of what makes Global Encounters a profound life experience
Kenya -- This summer, 160 Ismaili students and volunteers gathered in Mombasa to take part in Global Encounters 2015. Now in its third year, the programme brought together youth and young professionals from 24 countries to renew a tradition of global citizenship and experience living as part of an international community. Two camp sessions were held in June and July at ...
Fasting triggers stem cell regeneration of damaged, old immune system
USC.EDU -- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA -- In the first evidence of a natural intervention triggering stem cell-based regeneration of an organ or system, a study in the June 5 issue of the Cell Stem Cell shows that cycles of prolonged fasting not only protect against immune system damage -- a major side effect of chemotherapy -- but also induce immune system ...
VIDEO: Ethics In Action - San Antonio, Texas
Watch the highlights from Ethics in Action, a Diamond Jubilee International Program, held in San Antonio, Texas. #AKDNEthicsInAction #DiamondJubilee #AgaKhan #Ismaili #OneJamat ...
VIDEO: Now Showing Stories: Our American Journey Live!
After a year in the making, the first-of-its-kind Ismaili Muslim Broadway-style production, Stories: Our American Journey, premieres live on stage this weekend in Orlando, Florida. Come check it out on opening weekend at the Walt Disney Theater on Saturday, May 26, or catch one of the upcoming shows from the following lineup: New York City (June 9), Dallas (June 16), Chicago (June ...
VIDEO: Mawlana Hazar Imam's Diamond Jubilee visit to India
This film recounts the programme undertaken by Mawlana Hazar Imam during his historic 10-day visit to India. ...
Obituary: Canadian pioneer in Islamic studies crossed tense boundaries | Vancouver Sun
Dr. Hanna Kassis had been quite personally involved with Mawlana Hazar Imam particularly regarding IIS matters. He taught Ta'alim ul-Islam module on the Quran in Toronto, many years back. Recently, he ...
Aga Khan Health Services Hospitals become first to partner with American College of Cardiology's NCDR registry program
The American College of Cardiology has partnered with Aga Khan Health Services to implement the CathPCI Registry in two hospitals in East Africa. These hospitals are the first in the region ...
Aga Khan Foundation: 14,000 tourists visited Badakhshan last year
At least 14,000 domestic and foreign tourists visited verdant landscapes of northeastern Badakhshan province last year, say government officials. The number of tourists is on the increase Information and Culture Director ...
Chowk Wazir Khan: The revival of a 17th century wonder
You all must be familiar with the jewel of Lahore, the Wazir Khan Mosque, but have you ever noticed the beauty of its outer quad, the chowk? 'Chowk' is a local ...
