Toronto, Canada, 28 February 2014 -- More than a million people living in Asia and Africa will have new opportunities within reach, thanks to a five-year, CAD $100-million partnership between the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and the Government of Canada, through the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development. The Partnership for Advancing Human Development in Africa and Asia was ...
It is a particularly happy day, for me, that we are extending this partnership, strengthening it, giving it new opportunities, in areas of development needs that are essential -- young children, isolated peoples, post conflict situations. So we have a partner, a wonderful partner, who works with us not in the easy, comfortable parts of the world, but who works with ...
Aga Khan's Constellation of Accolades - Over 200 honors from 50 countries Editor's Note: This wonderful synopsis of His Highness the Aga Khan's honors has been compiled by Azeem Maherali. Context: The Constellation of Accolades represents the various appointments, awards, honours, and tributes His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan has been endowed with over the course of his 56 years Imamat. ...
Ottawa, Canada, 27 February 2014 -- His Highness the Aga Khan today praised Canada's efforts to reduce instability across the world and emphasized the role of strong civil society, education and good governance in fostering development of societies and in mitigating conflict. The Aga Khan made the remarks in a historic address to a joint session of parliament at the invitation ...
Ottawa, Canada, 27 February 2014 - His Highness the Aga Khan delivered a historic address to a joint session of the Parliament of Canada in the House of Commons today. ...
Today, 27 February, 2014, by invitation of the Prime Minister of Canada, The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, His Highness the Aga Khan spoke in the Chamber of the House of Commons, addressing both the Members of the Senate and the House of Commons. We are pleased to bring you the full event video with speeches by the Prime Minster of Canada, ...
When the clashes of modern times have come, they have most often grown out of particular political circumstances, the twists and turns of power relationships and economic ambitions, rather than deep theological divides. Yet sadly, what is highly abnormal in the Islamic world gets mistaken for what is normal. Of course, media perceptions of our world in recent years have often ...
Ottawa, Canada, 26 February 2014 -- His Highness the Aga Khan, founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, arrived in Canada today to deliver a historic address to the Canadian Parliament at the invitation of The Prime Minister of Canada, The Right Honourable Stephen Harper. His Highness ...
Simerg Welcomes Eye Witness Accounts of His Highness the Aga Khan's Parliament Address and His Presence at the Iconic Massey Hall Massey Hall is a performing arts theatre in the Garden District of downtown Toronto. The theatre originally was designed to seat 3,500 patrons but, after extensive renovations in the 1940s, now seats nearly 2800. Photo via blogto.com. Many dozens of ...
Lankan Rupee's dominant victory in the Oakleigh Plate Group I (1100m) at Caulfield gave Redoute's Choice his 24th Group 1 winner last Saturday. A little earlier, at Randwick, the David Payne-trained mare Lilliburlero won the Triscay S. Group III (1200m). She is the 110th Stakes winner by REDOUTE'S CHOICE, who is currently honouring a second Northern Hemisphere season at the Aga ...
Compiled and presented by Abdulmalik J. Merchant Publisher-Editor, www.simerg.com An early portrait of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, with a framed photo of his grandfather, the 48th Ismaili Imam, Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah (1877-1957) in the background. Photo by Philippe Le Tellier/Paris Match via Getty Images. Copyright. His Highness the Aga Khan is the direct descendant of ...
Event photo: University of Alberta. Later this week, His Highness the Aga Khan by invitation of the Prime Minister of Canada, The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, His Highness the Aga Khan, will make an historic address to both the Members of the Senate and the House of Commons, a rare privilege normally reserved for heads of state and government. To commemorate ...
IC EVENT ON 21 February 2014 -- Ismaili Centre Burnaby -- 21 February 2014 -- Thirty-seven students from Senator Reid Elementary School in Surrey, British Columbia attended an Aga Khan Museum Enlightened Encounters workshop held at the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby. Facilitated by Museum staff, the session featured an exhibit of reproductions from an illustrated manuscript of Nasir's Ethics. Following the workshop, ...
IC EVENT ON 20 February 2014 -- Ismaili Centre Burnaby -- 20 February 2014 -- Ten Alberta and British Columbia teachers in the Secondary Teachers Education Programme (STEP) took part in an interactive session with staff from the Aga Khan Museum, including Museum Director Henry Kim, Patricia Bentley, Amirali Alibhai, and Sarah Beem-Borg.The session was part of the Museum's Enlightened Encounters ...
IC EVENT ON 4 July 2014 -- Ismaili Centre Burnaby -- 21 February 2014 -- The Aga Khan Museum brought their Enlightened Encounters initiative to the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby. Reflecting the diversity of the Museum's programmes, the event offered insight into the range of programming that will take place at the Toronto-based Museum when it opens later this year.Aga Khan Museum ...
News story -- During the second half of 2013, authors of various IIS publications facilitated thirty-one events across various countries, including Canada, Kenya, Portugal, Tanzania, Uganda, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Over 4,000 people attended the events, including local academics, students from leading universities, members of the Ismaili community, and others. In September, the IIS hosted an event ...
Event photo: Office of the Prime Minister of Canada On 27 February, 2014, by invitation of the Prime Minister of Canada, The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, His Highness the Aga Khan, will make an historic address to both the Members of the Senate and the House of Commons, a rare privilege normally reserved for heads of state and government. Although the ...
Material compiled and presented by Abdulmalik J. Merchant (Publisher-Editor, www.simerg.com) "Our Government is honoured to once again welcome His Highness the Aga Khan to Canada. Our country has a warm and lasting friendship with His Highness, who was granted honorary Canadian citizenship for his leadership as a champion of international development, pluralism and tolerance around the world." - Prime Minister Stephen ...
IC EVENT ON 15 February 2014 -- Ismaili Centre Dubai -- 15 February 2014 -- The role of leadership in implementing ethical business models that benefit all stakeholders was the focus of a knowledge form held at the Ismaili Centre, Dubai. Panelists and keynote speakers representing a cross-section of industry leaders engaged with the audience on the importance sustainable growth and ...
Nutrition Centre -- High in vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, fruit, and fish, the Mediterranean diet is associated with a significant improvement in quality of life. Many South Asian foods work well with it, and some simple changes can help you incorporate the Mediterranean lifestyle into your daily living. Choosing plenty of fruits and vegetables at the market provides a variety ...
By Sadru Meghji (Special to Simerg) President Julius Nyerere and his fellow countrymen in a march following the announcement of the Arusha Declaration of 1967. Many such marches were held across the country to connect people with the Tanzanian leader's vision of socialism to develop the nation's economy. Over the years the Declaration became hugely unpopular politically and socially and was ...
By Dr. Sheikh Khodr Hamawi ForwardPrelude Part I Chapter I Comparative Study of Religions 1- Judaism2- Christianity3- IslamChapter II Islam and its Divisions1- The Sunna2- The Shi'a3- The Theology of Sunna and Shi'aChapter III Shi'a and its Sub divisions Part II Doctrine of Ismailism Chapter I Potentiality and ActualityChapter II Existence in PowerChapter III Existence in Action (by force)Chapter IV ...
Rahim Takhori son of Mohammad Ali was born in 1934. He is from Khulm city (Tashqurghan). He spent most of his time with his family in Takhar province. He was taught playing Ghichak and Dambora by Takhari teachers such as Mollah Mohammad Azam Khan. He died in 2007. ...
Rahim Takhori son of Mohammad Ali was born in 1934. He is from Khulm city (Tashqurghan). He spent most of his time with his family in Takhar province. He was taught playing Ghichak and Dambora by Takhari teachers such as Mollah Mohammad Azam Khan. He died in 2007. ...
Canada -- When a severe winter storm forced Ontario residents to cope for days in frigid temperatures without electrical power or heat, Ismaili institutions and volunteers quickly mobilised to support those who were most vulnerable. The Jamat's strength, support and care for one another kept everyone safe; warmed by the knowledge that no one in the community is ever alone. On ...
The Champion sire records his 109th Stakes winner. Leading Melbourne trainers Peter Moody and Mick Price produced a pair of talented 4YOs to give champion sire REDOUTE'S CHOICE a valuable Group race double at Caulfield in Melbourne today. The Teeley Assets home-bred Lankan Rupee (ex Estelle Collection by Zabeel) made it look easy in the $175,000 MRC Rubiton S. 1100m G2, ...
A Canvas for Light "When the sun moves across the sky, the shadows dance along the building's surfaces." Photo: Maki and Associates/Moriyama and Teshima Architects. By Kristopher Benes As an architect I often get asked to name my favourite Ottawa building! Being a fan of minimalism I was often hard pressed to find anything non-residential that came immediately to my mind ...
The Tolerance of the Fâtimids toward "The People of the Book" (Ahl Al-Kitâb) By Diana Steigerwald In the Qur'ân, Jews and Christians are designated as Ahl al-Kitâb (People of the Book). The Book (Kitâb) refers to previous revelation such as the Torah (Tawrât), the Psalms (Zabûr), and the Gospels (Injîl). The status of Ahl al-Kitâb is distinguished from the one of ...
Global -- Dar es Salaam, 8 February 2014 - RAYS OF LIGHT:Glimpses into the Ismaili Imamat was inaugurated at Diamond Jubilee Hall today by the Prime Minister of Tanzania, the Right Honourable Mizengo Peter Pinda. A Golden Jubilee International Programme depicting the first 50 years of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Imamat, the photographic exhibition also coincides with the upcoming 50th Anniversary of ...
By Andrew Kosorok (Special to Simerg) Holy (Al-Quddus). Photo: Andrew Kosorok. Copyright. Looking at our neighbors and those around us, it is obvious each of us see the world and view our relationship with the universe and our Creator in different ways. When the tragedy of 9/11 happened and 3000 lives were ended because of the heartless actions of two dozen ...
Global -- Berlin, 5 February 2014 - Mawlana Hazar Imam held meetings with the German foreign minister, Frank-Walter Steinmeier. His Highness the Aga Khan today met with Germany's foreign minister, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, to discuss cooperation between the German government and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The discussions focused on intensifying joint efforts by Germany and AKDN to stabilize fragile states. ...
A well organized Condolence and Memorial Meeting in the loving memory of Rai Hoosein Khan Mohammed was arranged by ITREB Pakistan on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 from 7:30pm at ITREB, P Auditorium. The Program to pay homage to the departed soul was as follows: Pictures of late Hoosein bhai were projected on the wall for the benefit of the audience. The ...
Berlin, Germany, 5 February 2014 - His Highness the Aga Khan today met with Germany's foreign minister, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, to discuss cooperation between the German government and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The discussions focused on intensifying joint efforts by Germany and AKDN to stabilize fragile states. ...
News story -- The IIS is pleased to announce the publication of Aims, Methods and Contexts of Qur'anic Exegesis (2nd/8th-9th/15th c.), edited by Dr Karen Bauer, Research Associate in the Qur'anic Studies Unit. Although many books and articles use tafsir as a source, this is the first volume dedicated to exploring tafsir as a genre. The product of two workshops sponsored by ...
We were informed by Ms. Allison Wallace of Australia that her mother, Mrs. Jean Kirk, who was the principal of the Aga Khan Primary School in Nairobi during 1963 passed away recently. Allison’s note to us was sent in response to a rare collection of photos that she came across at Simerg (SeeMemories of Kenya: Vintage Photos of Imam Sultan ...
Geoffry Barker: Westerners see an incongruity in your dual roles as a religious leader and international businessman. Do you think you are an incongruous religious leader? Aga Khan: The incongruity exists through your tradition, through your experience, the Augustinian interpretation, if one can call it that, of Christianity.... In Islam there is no reason why a dichotomy should exist. Every Muslim ...
Shimshal Valley in summer. Photo: Wikipedia. INTRODUCTION: The Oral Testimony Programme of the Panos Institute, London, England, conducted over 300 interviews with people who live in mountain and highland regions round the world, including numerous individuals from the Ismaili community in Shimshal, which is located in the Karakorum mountains of Pakistan. The interviews were carried out by local people in local ...
News story -- The IIS is pleased to launch a digital interactive map based on the Safar-nama of Nasir-i Khusraw, the renowned Persian poet and philosopher. The interactive map traces the route of Nasir-i Khusraw and his companion on his epic voyage during which he travelled from Central Asia to the Mediterranean Coast, Egypt and Arabia. The Safar-nama or literally 'travelogue,' is ...
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 27 Januay 2014 - Princess Zahra AgaKhan, on behalf of the AgaKhan Development Network (AKDN), reiterated the AKDN's commitment to providing quality health care in Tanzania. "Our objective is to create a true integrated system that provides access to quality affordable health care." ...
REMEMBERING AN ISMAILI MAN OF LETTERS Born in Kisumu, Kenya, to Rabhiabai and Kassam Janmohamed on June 6, 1931, Ameer Kassam Janmohamed was kind and generous and true to the responsibilities he had to his family and friends, his faith and the noble causes he undertook in public life from his youthful days. His long time service to the Rotarians was ...
