Almost 90 years ago -- decades before the more recent interest in health, diet and exercise -- Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah, Aga Khan III, wrote this short but lovely article on keeping healthy opening it with the remark that "all my life I have been keenly interested in the kindred subjects of exercise and diet, and their influence on the general ...
Promising three-year-olds for Newmarket sale. The Aga Khan Studs will send four three-year-olds from the yards of Michael Halford and John Oxx for the forthcoming Tattersalls Horses In Training sale at Newmarket on 10th to 12th July. Out of a full sister to champion racehorse and successful sire Sinndar, SINOUR was beaten a head into second place on his seasonal debut. ...
Pakistan -- Young Ismailis from across Pakistan grappled with the challenge of re-imagining their country's future last year at the National Youth Camp 2012 held in Karachi. Some 80 participants aged 18 - 22 engaged in dialogue about differences and commonality, reflected on how to make positive life choices, and learnt how they might transform their hopes for a better world ...
As the Ismaili Web has grown during the past twenty years, the material I have gathered on our beloved Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) has been spread over many pages. I decided to create this page to portray all the files in one place for Milad Day. Hope this is useful. "And We have not sent you except as a Mercy to Mankind" ...
By Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali Editor's Note: Miraj is observed on 27 Rajab. Please follow link for Calendar Converter in the horizontal menu above under Muslim Holidays. The word miraj is derived from uruj means to ascend. The Koran (70:4) says, "To Him ascend the angels and soul" (taruljul malaikatu war'ruhi ilaihi), and in 97:4: "Angels and soul (from Him) ...
News story -- During the first half of 2013, authors of recent IIS publications delivered six events, visiting Canada, France, Portugal, United Kingdom and Tajikistan. Over 550 people attended the events, including local academics, dignitaries, members of the Ismaili community and others. The first book launch of the year was held on 9th February at the Ismaili Centre Dushanbe, Tajikistan, to commemorate ...
John Stackhouse/Patrick Martin: Can I just ask you one small question: Your trip to Canada has been very quiet, there wasn't much of a public announcement here. There was a very small press release yesterday, but it was very quiet. Is that how you always plan trips? Aga Khan: That's how I prefer things. I think when you look at the ...
News story -- Dr Jalal Badakhchani and Professor Hermann Landolt were special guests at a book launch programme held in Tehran towards the end of 2011, dedicated to the 13th century Diwan-i Qa'imiyyat (Poems of the Resurrection) by Hasan Mahmud Katib. The launch was held at the Centre for Research of the Written Heritage (Markaz Nashr-i Miras-i Maktoob). Dr Badakhchani, editor of ...
Healthy Hints If you want to make this healthier, cut the olive oil and cheese by half - this will lower the fat, calories and saturated fat. Omit the salt as you already have a salty flavour coming from the soy sauce. 500 g (17.5 oz) pasta, fusilli or penne (dried) 4 tbsp olive oil 3 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp ...
"For many years, I have felt that traditional music played such a critical role in the cultures of Central Asia that it deserved attention and assistance. The need became all the more apparent after the countries of the region achieved independence and began the process of redefining themselves. For the new countries of Central Asia, the inherent pluralism of their societies ...
On Thursday, March 14, Khalil Andani (Master's Candidate, Harvard University) delivered a presentation on the concept of Knowledge ('ilm) according to Sayyidnā Nāṣir-i Khusraw. This presentation took place during the 17th annual NMCGSA Graduate Symposium held at the University of Toronto. Khalil's presentation explores the ideas of knowledge ('ilm), intellect ('aql), perception (andar yāftan; idrāk), recognition (ma'rifah) and inspiration (ta'yīd) in ...
29 May 2013 - A 2013 update for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture app is now available for the iPhone, iPad and iTouch from the iTunes app store. If you have the app installed, you will be prompted to install the update. Both the app and the update are free. To find the app, simply search for "aga khan" or ...
By Malik MerchantLabour for the welfare of others is the best way of improving oneself, because its results are sure and certain. If you work for yourself, you are never happy -- His Highness the Aga Khan, Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah (1877 - 1957), March 12, 1924, Recreation Club, Mumbai, India. Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan with Ismaili volunteers and ...
Kofi Annan on jacket of his new book which tells the story of his remarkable time at the center of the world stage. FOR COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE AND VIDEOS PLEASE CLICK: The Global Centre for Pluralism INTRODUCTION: By clicking on the above image or hyperlink you will have an opportunity to see numerous videos and transcripts from an event hosted by the ...
"I am especially honoured to introduce today's lecturer, Kofi Annan, the former Secretary General of the United Nations, Nobel Laureate, and global peacemaker. "I believe that in today's world, few individuals have had as brilliant a diplomatic career as him. He is a remarkable diplomat who is not only able to conceive the terms for negotiated solutions to the crises he's ...
NOTE: This post has now been superseded. Please see new post by clicking Videos of Kofi Annan's Lecture and Discussion on Diversity and Peace in the 21st Century ___________ Kofi Annan to be interviewed by John Stackhouse of the Globe and Mail Please click on THE GLOBE AND MAIL today, Thursday May 23 at 6:30 p.m. (i.e. 18:30 EST North America; ...
Ottawa, Canada, 24 May 2013 - 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 21st Century." Addressing a crowd of 250 people and an online audience of nearly 400, Mr. Annan reflected on his recent experiences in Kenya ...
Classic hopes among winners for in-form sires Gilltown Stud stallions DALAKHANI and AZAMOUR have enjoyed a fine set of results so far in May, both boasting black-type performers among their numerous winners. Sire of last year's ill-fated Prix de Diane herione Valyra, AZAMOUR will have a leading chance in the forthcoming Epsom Oaks thanks to his daughter Liber Nauticus. The Sir ...
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In welcoming Kofi Annan this evening, I want to emphasise what his personal example has meant to all of us. He has truly been an inspiration, demonstrating the power of patience and persistence, of a willingness always to listen and a refusal to give up hope.... As Kofi Annan has taught us, pluralism requires constant dialogue, a readiness to compromise, and ...
By Reza Shah-Kazemi What we have said so far has shed light on the value and influence of love, and it has incidentally become clear that love for the pure ones is a means for the reform and refinement of the soul, not that it is an end in itself. Now we must see whether Islam and the Qur'an have chosen ...
Introduction: The birthday anniversary of Hazrat Imam Ali (a.s.) is commemorated on the 13th Rajab. This festival is celebrated by the Shi'te communities and is observed as an occasion to reflect upon the life and teachings of their first Imam. According to the Shi'a doctrine and tradition, Hazrat Ali was the foundation (asas) of the institution of Imamah. His designation (nass) ...
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Global -- At a special event held at the Ismaili Centre, Prince Amyn spoke in honour of the illustrious career of Professor Charles Correa, and acknowledged his long-standing partnership with the AKDN. ...
Healthy Hints You might assume that all fried potato cakes are high in fat and calories. But this recipe uses the minimum amount of oil, so each serving of two tikkis gives you only around 100kcals. That's fewer calories than half a portion of a small French Fries bought from a fast food outlet. 4-5 large green chilli 800 g (1.8 ...
Post compiled by Malik Merchant, Editor, Simergphotos.com and Simerg.com Introduction: Victoria Day is a federal Canadian public holiday celebrated on the last Monday before May 25, in honour of Queen Victoria’s birthday. Queen Victoria was born on May 24, 1819. Following the death of three uncles and her father, she became Queen of the United Kingdom on June 20, 1837 ...
News story -- Dr Al-Karim Datoo, Research Coordinator for the Constituency Studies Unit at the IIS, presented a paper entitled ' Sociological exploration of values in a globalising context' at the British Sociological Association's annual conference 'Engaging Sociology' on 5 April 2013 in London. In his presentation, Dr Datoo analysed how the forces and processes of globalisation impact the formation of values, ...
1. During civil disturbance adopt such an attitude that people do not attach any importance to you - they neither burden you with complicated affairs, nor try to derive any advantage out of you. 2. He who is greedy is disgraced; he who discloses his hardship will always be humiliated; he who has no control over his tongue will often have ...
by Zhang He, Singapore My father cleared his throat and asked, "How much are the oranges?". Illustration by Natalie Chin. It was a freezing cold winter day in China. My family and I were visiting my beloved paternal grandmother who lives in Zhengzhou, a city in China. And this time we were celebrating the Chinese New Year with her. It was ...
"People who believe in speculation, search for knowledge on the basis of speculations and surmises. These speculations and surmises only take them further away from the truth. The Religion of God has nothing to do with surmises." Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (p) Usul al Kafi, Book 2, Chapter 19, Tradition 7 "One who bases his mind on conjectures will always remain in ...
Dalakhani close relative lifts Gr 3 Prix de Guiche. The well-bred DALWARI opened his Group account at the first time of asking in Tuesday's Prix de Guiche at Chantilly, at the same time reserving his ticket for the Gr 1 Prix du Jockey Club. The Jean-Claude Rouget-trained colt will therefore attempt to emulate his uncle DALAKHANI, winner of the French Derby ...
Location of Hangzhou in the People's Republic of China. Map: Wikipedia "What I propose to discuss with you is how cultural heritage can itself be a "trampoline" for social and economic development, in the same way that agriculture, water resources, power supplies or transportation systems have traditionally been perceived. Even in settings of abject poverty, cultural legacies, though once dormant, can ...
Global -- Hangzhou, China, 15 May 2013 - Mawlana Hazar Imam delivered the keynote address today at the Hangzhou International Congress "Culture: Key to Sustainable Development" organised by UNESCO, the People's Republic of China and the Hangzhou Municipal Government. The Congress provided the very first global forum to discuss the role of culture in sustainable development, with participation of the global ...
Hangzhou, China, 15 May 2013 - His Highness the Aga Khan today delivered the keynote address at a conference entitled "Culture: Key to Sustainable Development" organised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China, the National Commission of the People's Republic of China and the Hangzhou Municipal Government in ...
For all of these journeys [of cultural projects], the development process has been long and complex, but filled with stimulating lessons. Let me briefly summarise five of them. First, these cultural projects depend upon an ethic of partnership. This means that traditional separations between public and private domains must be set aside. The concept of public-private partnership is an essential keystone ...
His son Salamargo raises a bid of 520,000 Euros at Arqana. SEA THE STARS was the star of the show at Arqana's Saint Cloud breeze-up this weekend as his son Salamargo established a new record for the sale. Even before his good breeze, the handsome bay from the first crop of his champion racehorse sire had understandably attracted a great deal ...
Sinndar and Dalakhani are damsires of Flotilla and Nevis, Gilltown's resident also records his 31st Stakes winner. The enduring success of bloodlines is a recognised quality of the Aga Khan Studs breeding and the operation's stallions are highly accomplished at bringing their class to the maternal side of pedigrees. SINNDAR has already proved his worth in this role on several occasions ...
BEAD BAI BY SULTAN SOMJEE, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (March 5, 2013), Paperback, 466 pages, appx. $17.10 - $19.00 at Amazon and CreateSpace. Available via author's blog, see link at end of article. The Cover Page of Sultan Somjee`s `Bead Bai" - a sojourn into Khoja life in early Nairobi, Kenya. The Gujarati writing at the foot of the book cover ...
News story -- Dr Miklos Sarkozy, an associate professor of the Karoli Gaspar University of the Hungarian Reformed Church has joined the IIS as a research fellow until December. His research at the Institute will focus on the history of the regional policy of the Nizari Ismaili State with its neighbouring kingdoms of Northern Iran in the Caspian provinces of Gilan and ...
LAILA LOKHANDWALLA It is with deep regret and sorrow that we announce the passing of Laila Lokhandwalla in Toronto, Canada, on Sunday May 5, 2013 at the age of 55. Our heartfelt condolences go to Ms. Lokhandwalla's family and friends, and we pray for the eternal peace and rest of Laila's soul. Her funeral ceremonies took place at the Scarborough Jamatkhana ...
