Dr. Hussein Rashid, founder of Islamicate, a consultancy focusing on religious literacy and cultural competency, discusses the relationship between the Enlightenment in Europe and how the state of violence is used to reinforce existing power structures. ...
24-year-old Fiix cofounder fought cancer, used Snapchat to launch startup 24-year-old Khallil Mangalji is a happy guy. He just closed a $1.8 million round of venture funding for his two-year-old startup, ...
The Collierville, Tennessee Town Beautiful Commission announced three honorees for August, recognizing their efforts to make the Town of Collierville a more attractive place to live. [...] The August Beautification Award ...
Excerpt translated via Bing: REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA-For more than three decades, the attention of the Western world continue to be fixed on the Islamic world. One cause is the rapid development of ...
Sacoor Brothers win the Most Admired International Retailer of the Year Award, and Portugal's Superbrands 2016 & Escolha Consumidor 2017 Consumer Choice Awards. "We are so honoured to have received such ...
The Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board Ontario's Annual Premier Cup 2017 Outdoor Cricket Tournament was held on Saturday and Sunday September 2 & 3, 2017 at various locations for Kids ...
Specialists on Islam will come together Sept. 7-9 at Vanderbilt University to discuss the historical and contemporary facets of being Muslim in a wide variety of locales and language communities around ...
What you need to know about the future of world religions: by 2050, the number of Muslims around the world will nearly equal the number of Christians, as Islam will grow faster than any other major world religion. ...
Dance With SL is a South Asian dance and choreography collective, founded by Shereen Ladha, that trains and showcases the top Bollywood performers in Canada. Dance With SL is the creative ...
United States -- "With just a phone call, they reached us and took my family safely. 'Thank you,' is too small an expression for these great hands of help. I am really proud to be a part of this community. Thanks." Dr. Lakshmi Puppala, who was rescued from her home in Houston, by an Ismaili volunteer."This unprecedented storm has affected millions ...
Global -- Hurricane Harvey has been referred to as a "1,000-year flood," with its 50 inches of rainfall exceeding all records for the continental USA. It is estimated that damage from the storm will surpass that of hurricanes Sandy (New Jersey 2012) and Katrina (Louisiana 2005) combined. Volunteers have worked to reach Jamati members and others affected by the flooding, and ...
Haripour standout among quartet of Aga Khan winners. The Aga Khan Studs exciting draft of four winning colts and geldings at the forthcoming Goffs Champions Sale is highlighted by HARIPOUR, half-brother to dual Derby hero Harzand. A five and a half-length winner at Navan in June over a mile and five furlongs, HARIPOUR (Shamardal) has also been placed twice in Ireland. ...
Features an TED-Ed clip on the five major world religions; a lecture on "What is Religion?" by Karen Armstrong; an explanation on the history of spread of religion; a book documentary on the Bible Unearthed - historical analysis of the events of the Bible; a talk on Religion, the Nation-State and Violence by Hussein Rashid...and more. ...
Despite the anti-Muslim fervor that has plagued the United States for over a decade, Eboo Patel, author and founder of the Interfaith Youth Core, sees strong connections between Islam and America. It's about pluralism, Eboo says in this lecture, which took place during a week examining "Radicalism." Eboo cites America's founding fathers' efforts to ensure religious and secular pluralism. ...
Female carpenters working at CIQAM-Women Social Enterprise, which received machinery to improve the productivity of their carpentry product line at Village Altit, Hunza-Nagar, Gilgit-Baltistan. . There are more than 80 women working ...
Professor Amir Kassam returns to Groundswell No-Till Show and Conference 2017 and makes a presentation on: The Revolution of No-Till System: A Global Perspective. See details on Groundswell No-Till Show and ...
'Memoirs of a Muhindi' successfully launched in Calgary Journalist, travel writer & author Mansoor Ladha had a successful book launch of his recent book -- Memoirs of a Muhindi: Fleeing East ...
September 12-14, 2018 at Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations' new campus in King's Cross, London This conference aims to explore the diversity of Muslim cultures prevalent in the Indian ...
The Jamat Khana in Arusha after a fresh coat of paint. Courtesy Sultan Jessa Arusha (Tanzania) Jamat Khana after a new coat of paint Arusha (Tanzania) Jamat Khana after a new ...
TRANQUILITY - An Art Exhibition Tickets, Sat, Sep 9, 2017 at 1:30 PM The Ismaili Glenview Jamatkhana & The Consulate General of Pakistan is proud to present 'Tranquility'- an exploration and ...
The study of religion is a rich and fascinating dimension of human experience that includes, but goes well beyond, an exploration of beliefs and ritual practices. Harvard Religion EdX explores how religions are internally diverse, and how they evolve and change as living traditions that impact, and are impacted, by the cultural, historical, and political contexts of adherents. ...
Features a short clip from Harvard Religion EdX on the misunderstandings of Religion; a lecture on the core of our Religious Traditions by Karen Armstrong; a Reality Check: Religion isn't on the way out by Al-Jazeera; a talk on Averting Violent Extremism by Ali Asani, a speech on Pluralism, Prejudice and the Promise of America by Eboo Patel...and more. ...
"...this is the first project to be launched during this Jubilee year and it is very important that it is a place of worship." Mawlana Hazar Imam, Foundation Ceremony, Ismaili Centre, ...
Aga Khan Museum Welcomes Italy's Renowned Bruschettini Collection of Islamic Art Arts of the East: Highlights of Islamic Art from the Bruschettini Collection Will Showcase One of the Most Important Private ...
Incredible and moving images of rescue mission by Ismaili youth, contributing to the relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey in Houston. ...
United States -- While the Homage Ceremony was designed to encourage reflection, Jamati members found creative ways to personalize the experience, beyond a single day. Natasha Ladhani spoke with some of them.Throughout the day of the Diamond Jubilee Opening Ceremonies various Jamati members used the site's reflection spaces to ponder what this Jubilee means to them. The hallmark of this exercise ...
Thx to the #Ismaili Muslim community for stepping up in #Houston today @focusakdn - humanity knows no boundaries ; Zahra Premji (@ZahraGlobalNews) August 30, 2017 If you need any assistance, or ...
A young boy comes to North America with his poor, immigrant family, not knowing a word of English. He learns about sacrifice and hard work from his loving parents, and excels ...
The Blue Qur'an is considered one of the most exquisite creations of mediaeval Islam, and is one of the wonders of Islamic calligraphy. Although rare in Qur'an manuscripts, the gold-on-blue style ...
United States -- Painting different subjects in varying styles, an artist illustrates her talent.If there is a style, Nazlee Ramji, of Houston, can probably paint it.From acrylic and oil paints, to glass beads, sequins and rhinestones, her work exudes an impressive versatility. Using bold, rich colors and from her traditional Persian style to the bright hues and defined lines of her ...
This article contains the biography of one of the great Ismaili Khidmatgār (Volunteers) of our age. I have prepared this article for my forth coming publication "Gems Of The Era". This ...
By: Kamrudin A. Rashid - Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ISMAILI JAMATKHANA AND CENTRE IN DUSHANBE, TAJIKISTAN During our trip to Tajikistan in August 2016, we also visited Dushanbe and saw many historical ...
United States -- One of the proud traditions of New York Headquarters Jamatkhana is celebrating Ruz-e-Nur. It is quite a new tradition at this Jamatkhana, only dating back to 2011 as an official Jamati celebration, introduced by Manhattan Jamatkhana. Traditions are a large part of the Ismaili community. There is a plethora of cultures that thrive within the Ismaili faith because ...
United States -- Encouraged by globalization and recognizing the needs of the developing world, healthcare professionals are taking opportunities to serve a larger population and make a significant impact. It's simple - go where the patients are. Encouraged by globalization and recognizing the needs of the developing world, healthcare professionals are taking opportunities to serve a larger population and make a ...
Aga Khan Development Network has been active in economic development projects in Cote d'Ivoire since the 1960s. Starting in the packaging industry, the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development, through Industrial ...
THE ROAD TO SUCCESS..... The road to success is not straight. There is a curb called failure, a loop called Confusion, speed bumps called Friends, red light called Enemies; caution lights ...
Between earning a Master's in Landscape Architecture from Harvard University's Graduate School of Design, collecting a wealth of certifications (Permaculture Design, LEED, Cultural Heritage Conservation, etc.) and boasting a portfolio of ...
United States -- A road trip inspired by the shortage of clean water for the residents in Flint, Michigan.By day, he is a digital marketing consultant; by night and over the weekend, Sunny Taj from Houston is a civil society engineer. "Sunny has served in various capacities, from being the regional marketing lead for the Aga Khan Foundation to raising funds ...
United States -- The One Jamat Dance Brings Performers Together in HoustonForty-three dancers from 11 years to the early 40s were positioned in two lines -- ballet shoes tied, excitement and nerves abundant as they walked inside the Houston NRG arena. Just minutes before, there was so much acitvity -- volunteers helping with hair and makeup in one corner, small group ...
The Ismaili community also counts powerful business people in Africa. Distribution, bank, hotels: if their activities are not directly linked to those of the Aga Khan, they are often close to ...
