"I Wish I'd Been There" By Alice C. Hunsberger Dr. Hunsberger is a renowned world authority on Ismaili Poet and philosopher, Nasir Khusraw. I wish I had been in Cairo, Egypt, in 1048, to witness the Sultan's "Opening of the Canal" ceremony, the annual breaking of the earthen dike holding back the Nile, letting the pent up river gush through the ...
United Arab Emirates -- The Ismaili Centre, Dubai was recently recognised by the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority with the inaugural Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Award. The award honours individuals and organisations that have made a significant contribution towards the development of Dubai's cultural sector.The Ismaili Centre, Dubai. Gary Otte The award - whose establishment ...
"I Wish I'd Been There" By Navyn Naran wish i'd been there, weaving my web over the cave, Mount Thaur wherein The Great Witness takes refuge. Rasoullillah quiet, receiving; Abu Bakr, his companion resting, under crystal stars, night darkening. Angels. not a stir i sense, and i weaving my lace piece working my threads dense as Allah Commands. why, o pigeon, ...
Global -- A visual journey through photographs and quotations that highlights memorable moments and images from the past 25 years of the Ismaili Centre, London. ...
"I Wish I'd Been There" By Aziz R. Kurwa Dr. Kurwa, a man of vision, dedicates this article to millions of Ismaili volunteers through the ages, since the dawn of Imamat I awoke, excited at the prospect of the day ahead. Yesterday a proclamation was made after the Namaz that Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s.) would be leaving for his farewell pilgrimage today, ...
"I Wish I'd Been There" By Barnaby Rogerson What an offer! To travel back in time and return as a true witness to the history that I have so often thought and dreamed about. Perhaps I could travel in the habit of a Christian envoy from some Celtic island monastery off the west coast of the British Isles, sent east to ...
Sinndar scores a four-timer and Azamour sires first Group winner. AZAMOUR's first-crop son PUNCHER CLYNCH offered his Gilltown-based sire a first Group victory on Sunday when taking the Group 3 Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown. The progressive colt stuck gamely to his task in the final stages of the ten furlong contest to score by a short head from Ballydoyle duo At ...
Nutrition Centre -- Healthy Hints Plantains are not just a good source of protein and carbohydrates, but they also have a low glycemic index, which means they will help to better manage your blood sugars and keep you fuller for longer. 1 large ripe plantain 1 tbsp reduced fat peanut butter, to serve 1. Peel plantain by chopping both ends off ...
Global -- When the fertile farming district of Bududa was devastated by mud-slides that swept away hundreds of lives, the Ismaili community of Uganda were quick to mobilise assistance. Within a week, donations of food, medical supplies, clothing, and sanitary supplies - together with volunteers - quickly made their way to Bulucheke Camp. On 28 February, Bududa was devastated by mud-slides ...
180,000 Guineas for top-priced representative of the successful young sire. Progeny of His Highness the Aga Khan's second-crop sire AZAMOUR were highly sought after last week at Tattersalls Craven Breeze Up Sale, where three of his four representatives were sold for an average of £95,667 (€106,938), which is seven times the Gilltown stallion's covering fee. His highest bid of 180,000 Guineas ...
"I Wish I'd Been There" by Farzana Meru Writer is an astrophysicist I am struggling to narrow down all the moments in Ismaili history that I would love to have experienced. As I journey through the modern day trying to understand the past, I often ponder what it would be like to rewind time and experience a number of occasions in ...
"I Wish I'd Been There" Sijilmasa was a mediaeval trade entrepôt at the Western edge of the Maghreb in what is now Morocco By Aleem Karmali Seeking to counter negative stereotypes about Islam Standing out in the heat of the desert, a group of conquering Berber tribesmen waited anxiously for their Imam to emerge from the city of Sijilmasa in North ...
Nutrition Centre -- Over the centuries, the peoples of the Middle East have intermingled, blending their cultures and traditions. Yet they have maintained their own distinct foods, traditional dishes and flavours. Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman, is situated in a mountainous area overlooking the Gulf of Oman.Photo: Flikr/The-Malory-Man / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 When my family and I visited ...
Canada -- The Institute of Ismaili Studies recently launched A Companion to the Muslim World, the first book in a new series of publications on essential themes of Muslim heritage. Intelligently written, yet easy to read, the book aims to assist the non-specialist reader to better understand the Muslim world. "A Companion to the Muslim World" by Dr Amyn B. Sajoo. ...
"I Wish I'd Been There" by Ali Mohammad Rajput Former Statistics lecturer, now 86, is devoting his life for service to the Jamat I want to be taken back in time when my late father, missionary Inayat Ali, played a crucial role in the early conversion of the Punjab Ismaili jamat, in the second decade of the last century. This was ...
"I Wish I'd Been There" Some of the recipients of the 1980 Cycle Awards held at Lahore's Shalimar Gardens, with the Aga Khan Award for Architecture Logo shown in centre of the image. Images: akdn.org by Shamas Nanji The Aga Khan Awards In Shalimar Gardens Imagine you're there As it actually happens In timeless allure Courtesy of the Mughals The gardens ...
Gr 3 success for Kargali while Keredari takes Listed prize. KARGALI became the latest in a succession of Aga Khan Studs' graduates when he lifted the Group 3 Gladness Stakes at The Curragh on Sunday. The grey already boasted a Listed victory to his name when offered at the Goffs Horses in Training sale last November and he changed hands for ...
Pakistan -- Life in the Hunza valley was changed forever when a landslide buried the entire village of Attabad in the Northern Pakistan territory of Gilgit-Baltistan earlier this year. Despite extensive relief efforts, the future remains uncertain as a lake resulting from the landslide swallows villages and threatens the lives of thousands downstream. Lal Bano stares ahead - a blank expression ...
According to the latest statistics published by Timeform and Thorougbred Daily News, the Aga Khan Studs' Dalakhani is leading two different stallion rankings. The Gilltown stallion is top European sire by median Timeform ratings and best third-season sire by average earnings. Timeform's statistical review shows that DALAKHANI heads the list of active European sires on median Timeform rating of three-year-old progeny. ...
By ABDULMALIK J. MERCHANT Publisher-Editor, Simerg.com, barakah.com and simergphotos.com The editor of Simerg, right, in a conversation with Bruno Freschi (O.C), the architect of the Ismaili Centre in Burnaby. Please see interview in Voices.Please also see:Editor Profile and ReflectionsAbout the Simerg Banner What is Simerg?" This curiosity is appreciated. Many who have an answer will still ask for verification: "It is ...
"I Wish I'd Been There" by Zahir Dharsee"Avatar" Discourses This word has all of a sudden in 2010, gained significant prominence as a result of it being the title for the Oscar nominated movie directed by James Cameron. The movie has given the word Avatar mass recognition similar to that of Coca-Cola or Nike! Historical anecdotes come from extensive reading Avatar ...
"I Wish I'd Been There" by Ameer Janmohamed Writer has lived life to the fullest To single out one scene, incident or event in Ismaili History which I would have liked to have witnessed is not easy. Even with a rudimentary knowledge of Ismaili history, I know that its fourteen hundred year span is rich with occasions which may be singled ...
United Kingdom -- The National Sports Festival - a flagship event of the Ismaili Muslim community in the United Kingdom - renewed itself during the weekend of 2-5 April 2010 at Loughborough University. With over 1 000 participants playing 11 sports and competing in 37 categories, NSF 2010 was the biggest edition in the biennial sports festival's 26-year history. ...
Global -- The National Sports Festival - a flagship event of the Ismaili Muslim community in the United Kingdom - renewed itself during the weekend of 2-5 April 2010 at Loughborough University. With over 1 000 participants playing 11 sports and competing in 37 categories, NSF 2010 was the biggest edition in the biennial sports festival's 26-year history. ...
"I Wish I'd Been There" By Hussein Rashid Hussein Rashid: Writer teaches in Hempstead, NY There are so many moments in history that I would love to be a part of. To be near the Prophet (SAWS) when he received the first revelation; at Ghadir-e Khumm; at the battle of Siffin; at Karbala; when Imam Jafar (AS) refused to be an ...
Global -- A Golden Jubilee International Programme, RAYS OF LIGHT: Glimpses into the Ismaili Imamat is an exhibition that depicts 50 years of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Imamat, against the backdrop of the 1400 year history of Ismaili Imamat. ...
United States -- As the world continues to face challenges that lead to man-made or natural disasters, the improvement of humanitarian logistics and ultimately the human condition is critical. At a recent conference in Georgia, FOCUS shared its expertise on disaster response, recovery and mitigation. As the world continues to face challenges that lead to man-made or natural disasters, the improvement ...
News story -- Dr El-Bizri's talk, entitled Architecture and Culture, aimed at investigating the principal philosophical presuppositions that underlie the fundamental theoretical reflections on the intercultural roles of architecture. His line of inquiry focused on some of the salient interconnections that this question has with contemporary debates in ontology, epistemology, and theories of value. He argued that the contemplation of the architectural ...
Healthy Hints Less than 150 Calories for an exotic dessert is not bad, especially when it is low in saturated fat. You could try cutting down the sugar and sweetening with some dried fruits -- try chopped dates or apricots. 750ml semi-skimmed milk 5 tbsp sugar few strands saffron a pinch of cardamom, ground 2 tbsp farina powder (Nisha) 2 tbsp ...
We asked you to be a fly on the wall and answer the question: What is the one scene, incident or event in Ismaili history you would like to have witnessed -- and why? Simerg published thirty one contributions over a period of nine weeks for this highly anticipated series. We began the series on Wednesday April 7, 2010, with Hussein ...
Healthy Hints Why only have one of your five (fruit and vegetables) a day when you can have two? This clever recipe combines lentils and fresh vegetables so you get at least two portions per serving. Note that lentils only count once towards your five a day. 140 g dried split chickpea (channa dhal) 4 tbsp corn oil 1 large onion, ...
News story -- Contextualising the khutbas, the first two chapters of the book present the history of the Fatimid khutbas along with an insightful examination of their themes and rhetorical strategies. The Friday sermons in the medieval period of Muslim history usually indicated the political allegiance of the people. It was customary to mention in the khutbas the name of the ruling ...
United Kingdom -- A performance at London's Cadogan Hall by the Ismaili Community Ensemble earlier this year brought an eclectic mix of sounds to the ears - the tabla complimented the trombone, the bansuri flowed with the bass, the kamancha conversed with the clarinet, and the strings argued with the saxophone. Ensemble member Rabiyyah G. Raval shares her reflections. Since its ...
News story -- Khorog, capital of the remote, mountainous Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province (GBAO) of Tajikistan, was chosen to host the conference as the region is the most linguistically diverse in Central Asia; and is designated a 'Museum of Languages' by many scholars engaged in the study of Pamiri languages, such as Drs Joy Edelman and Dodikhudo Karamshoev. The 2009 FEL conference investigated ...
By Bill Fairbairn Special to Simerg. Copyright.Michael Curtis and Jack Beverley hired me on a two-year contract on the spot. I was soon enjoying my work on the Nation but disturbed by its biblical slogan THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE on the front page.... His Highness the Aga Khan, Their Excellencies President Mwai Kibaki of Kenya, President Kagame of Rwanda ...
Profile of Al-Karim Jaffer (Vancouver, Canada): Decades of life's experiences have been instrumental in giving rise to a personal quest. Ignited by numerous events both personal, and by observing the challenges faced by many a people; deep transformations have evolved. A continuous search toward an inner-self has embarked the passion to inscribe. Embarked upon humble beginnings in Africa, educated in Europe, ...
United Kingdom -- As a Muslim community, giving of our time and helping others is integral to our way of life. From a young age, Ismailis are surrounded by examples of volunteers in action. In the UK, the Youth, Cultural and Social Network has launched an initiative that provides opportunities for the Jamat to give back to the society in which ...
Healthy Hints Biryani is a dish that is generally saved for special occasions, and this one uses healthy oily fish. However it is high in fat, mostly because the onions and potatoes are deep fried. You could try using lightly stir-fried onions and boiled potatoes to keep the fat content down. Accompany with a large serving of fresh salad and low-fat ...
Sarite Sanders Articles compiled by: Simerg.com (I) The Mysterious Radiance of a Tomb in Aswan's Fatimid Cemetery Note: All photos by Sarite Sanders may be clicked for enlargements. For those with high speed access, we recommend you view the larger images. For the past three decades, Sarite Sanders of world renown has been travelling to Egypt in the company of writers, ...
Global -- International Women's Day is celebrated by individuals, organisations and governments every year. This year a special recognition event was held for women at the Ismaili Centre, Lisbon, while the Ismaili Council for Afghanistan hosted an event in Kabul that drew some 900 participants. International Women's Day - first promulgated in the early 20th century by socialist groups worried about ...
