(in Dutch, English translation follows) Zon, maan en sterren Ik zie ze al van verre De noor van onze imam zal altijd schijnen Dit zal dan ook nooit verdwijnen Door hem zijn wij van binnen vrj Dat maakt al zijn murids heel erg blij Als sterren stralen in de nacht Week ik dat Mawlabapa aan mij dacht Voor het slapen gaan ...
Excited, mesmerised momins, full of expectancy, full of love and joy Communal love beyond any I have ever witnessed An empty reservoir waiting to be filled A hungry child awaiting its delayed meal The desert gasping for its monsoon Roses, jasmine and freesia release clouds from the intoxicating agarbati Rising and raising me higher and higher till I land on a ...
Takhtnashini in Nairobi An event so momentous, So significant My heart is filled with wonder And childish piety Giving Bay'ah in Mombasa Hazar Imam's gentle hand On my bowed shoulder Benign, protective The kaleidoscope is set In simple, comforting patterns Glowing brightly throughout childhood Religion is woven Through our lives Jamat Khana as familiar As our homes Pictures of Hazar Imam ...
Mungu mbariki mwongozi wetu Mawla Mungu mbariki mwongozi wetu Mawla Shah Karim al-Hussayni wa umma Ismailia Shah Karim al-Hussayni wa umma Ismailia Dinini na Duniyani uongozi wako Mawla Dinini na Duniyani uongozi wako Mawla Umetu weka mbali kwa maowa na maafa Umetu weka mbali kwa maowa na maafa Miaka khamsini Mawla, watu ongoza wewe Miaka khamsini Mawla watu ongoza wewe Moyo ...
Nutrition Centre -- As a first year university student, Shazia Govindji can relate to the temptation of choosing fast food over fresh fruit, vegetables and a balanced plate. But she has some tips to share with fellow students in search of quick ways to eat healthier without blowing their budget. Double chocolate cake, fried chicken in a bucket, large cheesy pizza ...
Engulfed in a shroud of darkness, as heavy and solid as the night, So cold and helpless I stand before you, begging you for the warmth of your light. "Do you feel me when you look into those glistening eyes?" I hear you say, A voice as melodious as a nightingale's sigh, as clear as a summer's day. "I am here ...
Expressions of the Golden Jubilee A group photo of the participants of "The Festival of Poetic Expressions" which was held to celebrate the Golden Jubilee celebrations of His Highness the Aga Khan. The picture includes the UK Ismaili leadership and the organizing committee of the Festival. Photo: The Aga Khan Council for the UK. Please click for photo enlargement Ismailis throughout ...
Born of the light My guiding beacon A light seen unseen In shadows fading clean Born of the ocean My river of truth Flowing ebbing A source unseen Like the sun and the dew We have our pact My destiny surrendered To the warmth of your noor Like the drop and the ocean We have our rendezvous But how I need ...
Pakistan -- Millions of people throughout Pakistan have been devastated by heavy downpours and massive flooding that has been described as one of the worst disasters in the country's history. But in the face of calamity, communities, institutions, government and civil society are coming together to help one another and rebuild lives. It was an early August morning, and the sun ...
by Shellyza Moledina Special to Simerg A Brief Review of the Golden Jubilee initiative in London, UK, showing at Imperial College from September 10-26, 2010 Shellyza Moledina found hope and inspiration in "Rays of Light" The pictures are brilliant, the design is well thought out, the lights are carefully set, and the music is beautiful and soul-stirring: you know you've reached ...
Global -- The Aga Khan Development Network's involvement in West Africa began some 40 years ago, and has included investments in people, culture and enterprise. Last month, Mawlana Hazar Imam joined the President and people of Mali in marking the 50th anniversary of their independence, and inaugurated a National Park developed by AKTC as part of the occasion. Salima Chitalia reviews ...
Today, parks meet the needs of many city-dwellers wanting to relax in a natural environment. This explains the success among local communities of parks already created by AKTC. Experience shows that these urban parks are a vital public facility, frequented by city-dwellers in their hundreds of thousands. The Cairo park, for example, now receives more than 2 million visitors a year.... ...
Bamako, Mali, 20 September 2010 - His Highness the Aga Khan was today received by President Amadou Toumani Touré of Mali, upon his arrival in Bamako. His Highness, who was accompanied by his son Prince Hussain and daughter-in-law Princess Khaliya, will join Heads of State from across West Africa for events to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Mali's Independence on 22nd ...
Algerian born scholar Mohammed Arkoun (February 1, 1928 - September 14, 2010) was a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Ismaili Studies and also a member of its Board of Governors, which is chaired by His Highness the Aga Khan In a tribute to the Algerian Islamic scholar Mohammed Arkoun, who died at the age of 82 in Paris, France, ...
Global -- Professor Mohamed Arkoun passed away in Paris on 14 September at the age of 82. An outstanding research scholar and a rigorous critic of the theoretical tensions embedded in the field of Islamic Studies, he was a courageous public intellectual and a powerful voice in the frequently contentious debates on Islamic modernism and humanism. Earlier this week, the world ...
Nutrition Centre -- Healthy Hints Although very high in fat, most of the fat comes from corn oil and not butter. However, it is still excessive and you may like to experiment using less oil, lower fat spread in place of butter, and half-fat soft cheese instead of the cream cheese. Adding more carrot or using some wholemeal flour will enrich ...
Gr 3 winner Rajsaman and Classic second Rayeni head the ARQANA trio. The Aga Khan Studs send a small but select draft to ARQANA's Arc sale, held on 2nd October on the eve of the famous Longchamp showpiece for which the stable's Behkabad is current favourite. Three Aga Khan-bred colts are entered in the catalogue, and they are all Stakes performers, ...
Publication: Living in Historic Cairo: Past and Present in an Islamic CityEditors:Professor Azim Nanji , Dr Farhad Daftary and Professor Elizabeth FerneaQuestions addressed in the interview:1. Living in Historic Cairo is perhaps the first publication that covers not only the history of the ancient city of Cairo but also examines how the metropolitan population occupies this built environment. What provided the impetus ...
Eleanora Duse wins Gr.2 Blandford Stakes, Wade Giles is close second in Gr.3 Solonaway Stakes. Gilltown Stud sire AZAMOUR narrowly missed out on a Pattern race double at the Curragh on Sunday as his daughter ELEANORA DUSE stayed on gamely to justify favouritism in the Gr.2 Blandford Stakes, and Wade Giles ran well to finish ¾ length second in the Gr.3 ...
Nutrition Centre -- Cholesterol is the biggest single risk factor for heart disease, and cholesterol testing is a good way to highlight that risk. In the United Kingdom, this week has been designated National Cholesterol Week, and the Ismaili Nutrition Centre has some tips to help you keep your cholesterol level in check and your heart healthy. Have you had your ...
Where Hope Takes Root: Democracy and Pluralism in an Independent World by His Highness the Aga Khan In this remarkable collection of talks given during the course of six years ending 2008, the Aga Khan surveys the modern world and sets out the principles that inform his vision of peaceful, productive societies. He returns again and again to the three cornerstones ...
Behkabad, Sarafina and Dalakhani's son Duncan all book their tickets for the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. The Aga Khan Studs enjoyed a highly productive Arc Trials day at Longchamp on Sunday as BEHKABAD lifted the Gr 2 Prix Niel, Sarafina was a creditable third in the Gr 1 Prix Vermeille, and DUNCAN, a five-year-old son of DALAKHANI was successful ...
burning a Tower, burning a Book why do you burn me out of hatred out of fear? for you do not understand me, keeping far you don't think near. why shall we hoard and steal why rape and castigate? is license the height we crave is that all we see and rate? even the river meets the ocean even the acorn ...
By Raghda El-Halawany Special to the Daily News Egypt. Copyright. It is hard to miss the Fatimid legacy that is apparent on the streets of Cairo. Many of this era's traditions are still practiced. Shia practices such as celebrating Al-Mawlid Al-Nabawy and Ashura are still common among Egyptians today Shia numbers in Egypt range from 800,000 - 2 million Experts say ...
News story -- A live webcast of the book launch event for Living in Historic Cairo: Past and Present in an Islamic City takes place tonight, Tuesday 14th September 2010, at 8.30pm GMT Dr Farhad Daftary, Dr Alice Hunsberger and Mr Seif El-Rashidi participate in a hosted discussion. You can watch the discussion live on this page once the event begins. For ...
News story -- Dr Newman argued that the khilaf (debate or polemical) literature isa vast corpus of work which chronicles internal Shi'i debates. The al-Dhari'a ila asanif al-Shi'a, the great bibliographical dictionary of Agha Buzurg al-Tihrani (d. 1970 CE), lists titles in the khilaf genre scattered across a number of volumes. A preliminary count turns up more than 1000 titles which may ...
Historic Cairo - A Walk through the Islamic City by Jim Antoniou Cairo contains the greatest concentration of Islamic monuments in the world, and its mosques, mausolea, religious schools, baths, and caravanserais, built by prominent patrons between the seventh and nineteenth centuries, are among the finest in existence. Jim Antoniou takes his readers on a guided walk through the very heart ...
News story -- Mr Mohamed Keshavjee, a member of the Institute's Board of Governors, commenced the programme with an overview of IIS' contributions to the promotion of scholarship and learning of Muslim cultures and societies through the production of publications and other academic resources. Mr Keshavjee also shared the rationale behind each of the publications being launched. Introducing the first of these ...
News story -- In his talk, Professor Esack explored two dominant paradigms of political power that exist in Muslim thinking: the Meccan paradigm and the Medinan paradigm. He described the Meccan paradigm as one where Muslims were the persecuted victims with others exercising power over them. In comparison, in the Medinan paradigm, Muslims were the dominant and dominating group, exercising power over ...
Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic, 1 September 2010 - A new three-kilometer diversion of the Naryn State Road constructed by the University of Central Asia (UCA) -- one of several infrastructure projects completed by UCA that are essential for full-scale construction to start -- was formally handed over by UCA to the Naryn Oblast Administration, in the presence of the President of the ...
Nutrition Centre -- Healthy Hints Take a look at the fibre. For a dessert, three grams per serving is a good amount. That's more fibre than you'd get from a slice of whole grain bread, and the heart healthy fats from nuts also make this a good choice. The only downside is the calories, so go easy on your main course. ...
The progressive juvenile takes Gr 3 Solario Stakes NATIVE KHAN became a fourth black-type winner for his Gilltown Stud sire AZAMOUR when staying on well to secure the Gr 3 Solario Stakes over seven furlongs at Newbury on Saturday. The grey was only making his second racecourse appearance after an impressive debut win at Newmarket in July and there looks to ...
By Sadru K. HassamUnder the Fatimids, Egypt became the center of an empire that included at its peak North Africa, Sicily, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, the Red Sea coast of Africa, Yemen and the Hejaz. Egypt flourished, and the Fatimids developed an extensive trade and diplomatic network and ties which extended all the way to China and its Song Dynasty. Map Credit: ...
Photo: Heba Helmy, almasryalyoum.com Fanous Ramadan (the Ramadan lantern) is an essential part of Ramadan's magical atmosphere in Egypt. Some sources date the fanous back to a celebration during the Fatimid dynasty when Egyptians welcomed the arrival of the Fatimid Ismaili Imam/Caliph Muizz to Cairo by lighting hundreds of lanterns. Since that time, the fanous lanterns and lamps of various kinds, ...
A more recent photo of His Highness the Aga Khan, 49th Ismaili Imam and direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) Introduction "I have dedicated my life to the uplift and progress of the Ismailis all over the world and I pray for all your happiness and success." These words of dedication were articulated by Mawlana Shah Karim al-Husayni, His Highness ...
Artist's Statement The words of the Holy Qur'an have inspired a great many calligraphers to create masterpieces of Qur'anic manuscripts that are now part of important art collections throughout the world. They are of great historical and aesthetic importance and no doubt, a spiritual uplift for the whole of humanity. The Qur'an played a central role in the development and evolution ...
Five of the Gilltown sire's progeny change hands for prices well above sale average. The excellent racecourse success of DALAKHANI's progeny is echoed in the sales ring where five of his youngsters recently changed hands at ARQANA's select yearling sale. Of these five, all but one reached or exceeded the six-figure mark. They recorded an average of 170,000€, well above the ...
"We are a long way from the democratization of nuclear energy. Maybe I'm naïve but I advocate another approach, which I call "positive proliferation." The positive proliferation that I would dearly love to see happen is based on a simple principle: yes to energy, no to arms." Editor's Note:Politique Internationale is a French political affairs journal, dedicated in particular to international ...
Healthy Hints It is well known that aubergines are good for you. In this recipe, they are simply baked and then spiced. Eat the skin too for added fibre -- you could try serving it with a raita dip, or shredded and mixed into a side salad. 2 large aubergine 1 tbsp rapeseed (canola) oil 1 tsp garlic paste 1 medium ...
Pakistan -- Islamabad, Pakistan, 12 August 2010 - FOCUS Pakistan has launched a significant relief effort in the wake of severe flooding that has caused widespread destruction in several of the country's provinces. With its Search and Rescue Team, Community Emergency Response Teams and hundreds of volunteers, FOCUS has already delivered food, shelters and supplies to hundreds of affected households, with ...
