Portugal -- No passado fim de semana, nos dias 25 e 26 de setembro, comemorámos o Global Ismaili CIVIC Day, que contou com a participação de mais de 20 mil voluntários, em todo o mundo, que deram o seu tempo e o seu contributo em prol da melhoria da qualidade de vida das comunidades em que vivemos. O Ismaili CIVIC é ...
"We have already done a lot of work in the field of history because we want to make sure that we understand the evolution of the Ismaili thought, in the past. It is a religion of the brain, a religion of the mind. It is not just a religion of the soul. It is a faith of reason. And so we ...
As part of a broad initiative to bring Cairo's Islamic heritage to light, the Altinbugha al-Maridani Mosque, located in Cairo's historic Darb al-Ahmar district has been restored by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) with funding from the European Union. The Mosque restoration project, which began in December 2018, was completed in June 2021. The Mosque was built in 1340 ...
Kenya -- This first ever Global Ismaili CIVIC Day was celebrated across 30 countries around the world on 25th and 26 September 2021. Volunteers from the Jamat have pledged hundreds of thousands of hours to improve the quality of life of the communities in which they live, exemplifying universal values of service, peace and compassion. Ismaili CIVIC is a culmination of ...
Portugal -- Encontra-se a decorrer, até ao dia 31 de dezembro de 2021, o prazo de candidaturas à Linha de Apoio à Tesouraria para Micro e Pequenas Empresas (MPE). Tem como principal objetivo apoiar a tesouraria das micro e pequenas empresas, de qualquer setor de atividade, que se encontrem numa situação de crise empresarial (Quebra de faturação igual ou superior a ...
Portugal -- Despite their distinct theological differences, Shi'i and Sunni Muslims, followers of the two main divisions of Islam, share a number of core beliefs including an allegiance to and love for the Prophet Muhammad and members of his family. Portuguese For Shi'i Muslims, reverence for the Prophet and allegiance to his household (Ahl al-bayt, People of the House), comprising his ...
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News story -- Anusha Hudda (USA) is a second-year student on the IIS's Secondary Teacher Education Programme (STEP). Here she shares her experience of living with her peers from around the world in Victoria Hall. STEP is a two-year programme where we earn a master's in Muslim Societies and Civilisations and a PGDip in Teaching and Reflective Practice from SOAS and UCL, ...
News story -- We have made exciting additions to our special collections in the form of a photo album from Soviet Tajikistan and three rare coins, including a (Nizari) copper coin possibly struck at Alamut. The development and study of primary sources that illuminate the heritage of Ismaili communities in different parts of the world has been an integral part of the ...
"Who saves one human life, it is as if he has saved all mankind" (Q 5:32) Contagious diseases have existed since ancient times. Smallpox, for which the first vaccine was developed, ...
A Short Story by FARAH TEJANI Illustration by LEE MATHISON Mr. Sneaky Peeky was an elephant-like no other, For he wore a dark black mask unlike his mom and dad or brother, And when he wore this super mask it made him feel so invincible, But his father was not at all impressed, because he was the school's principal At recess ...
Simerg proudly recognizes the hundreds of Ismaili volunteers who participated in the Ismaili Civic Day that was held in numerous countries around the world on September 26, 2021 to improve the quality of life of the communities in which they live, regardless of faith, gender and background. We are pleased to share with our readers links to a selection of news ...
#Speech made by His Highness the #AgaKhan at the #NobelInstitute in Oslo, Norway on 7 April 2005. Read the full speech here: For more about the Aga Khan Development Network, visit ...
The latest meditation in the Aga Khan Museum/YMCA Mindfulness and Education series is about overcoming perfectionism. Based on the perspective that mindfulness meditation is inherently anti-perfectionist, emphasis is placed on the acknowledgment of error and related positive outcomes (of acknowledgment) in everyday life. Whereas perfectionism establishes unrealistic expectations for performance and associated tendencies to deny and cover up errors, mindfulness meditation assists ...
Global -- In Pakistan, the Ismaili community is scattered all over the country, with a substantial number residing in the mountainous valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. These valleys are known for their beauty and splendour, but also bear many socio-economic and environmental issues. Jamati and AKDN institutions continue to provide access to basic services in the region. The Ismaili Jamat globally, ...
Are you ready? We're going on a virtual road trip through the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Pakistan, and Kenya to explore how AKF is going the distance to help remote and hard-to-reach communities across Africa and Asia. Join us at VirtualVoyage.akfusa.org. #AKFVirtualVoyage ...
Join Salim-Sulaiman, featuring Raj Pandit and Bhoomi Trivedi for a virtual concert to "Celebrate Your Support!" to Focus Humanitarian Assistance USA. Tune in this Sunday, October 3rd at 8:00PM EST and again at 11:00PM EST exclusively on the.ismaili/tv. **This program was pre-recorded before the recent events unfolding in Afghanistan. We wholly support our AKDN partners in affirming our commitment to the peoples ...
Befriending yourself was the focus of the September 15, 2021 meditation in the Aga Khan Museum/YMCA Mindfulness and Education series. As self-calming and self-soothing become more regular practices and life alternatives, what emerges is a more friendly relationship with the self and the many "selves" that constitute the self. This includes some of the 'selves' typically rejected (e.g. the 'lazy self') or ...
"I am optimistic that Taliban Leaders could be persuaded to permit vaccinations again" -- Professor Zulfiqar BhuttaAga Khan University's Professor Zulfiqar Bhutta. Photo: Aga Khan University. Click photo to read article. "The world must work with Kabul's new rulers to get polio and other diseases under control....The Taliban now running the country has an opportunity to show a pragmatic, reformist face ...
Singer, Composer and Music Producer Suleman Raheemani was around fifteen years old when he came across a toy guitar and started playing along with an old tape recorder with some random ...
Pakistan -- AKS is one of the many initiatives launched as a part of Ismaili CIVIC Pakistan in the first year of its execution that centralizes the environment as a core theme for this year. AKS - a national art competition encourages youth across Pakistan to articulate their relationship with Nature and their ideas for environmental sustainability using diverse artistic expressions. ...
The Aga Khan Museum proudly presents the 2021 Lapis Digital Benefit: Journey Beyond, a spectacular event that celebrates the arts and connects communities across the world. Join us on an exciting journey of art beyond borders, from eye-opening stories based on masterpieces in the Museum collections, to stellar performances and intimate talks by eight artists from North America, East and South Asia, the ...
Ismaili CIVIC -- Singapore's Ismaili Community, today partnered to provide 250 potted plants to the Moulmein- Cairnhill community in commemoration of the World Health Environmental Day. The event coincides with the Global Ismaili CIVIC Day- an inaugural signature event of the Ismaili Community worldwide. It unites a centuries-old tradition of serving humanity by rendering voluntary service to improve the quality of ...
UK -- Age related macular degeneration (ARMD) is one of the leading causes of blindness in the UK. ARMD causes a gradual loss in central vision, due to characteristic age related "wear and tear," at the level of the macula within the retina. Our central vision is used for most daily activities such as reading, writing, and recognising faces. ARMD is ...
"You become what you digest into your spirit. Whatever you think about, focus on, read about, talk about, you're going to attract more of into your life. Make sure they're all positive." ~ Germany Kent This quote reflects that how our thinking process affects and determine our material conditions. To know more about the connection between thoughts and life, let's explore this journey ...
Saadat Hasan Manto was an Indo-Pakistani writer, playwright and author considered among the greatest writers of short stories (Afsana) in South Asian history. Our Speaker today presenting the another famous afsana of Manto called "Khudkushi (Suicide)". This is a story about life and their challenges. Life is a process of continuous struggle; it is not such a rostrum full of flowers only ...
JOURNEY' reveals the illusion of separateness from which we must all awaken. A voyage of thought, soul, and people who connect and materialise what is concealed into reality. The track is ...
"... following the guidance of the Holy Quran, there was freedom of enquiry and research. The result was a magnificent flowering of artistic and intellectual activity throughout the Umma...." Mawlana Hazar Imam Acceptance of Charter of Aga Khan University, Karachi, March 16, 1983 Speech "From the seventh century to the thirteenth century, the Muslim civilizations dominated world culture, accepting, adopting, using ...
Get Job Ready 2021 is a six-session series to help Young professionals and College students Get ready for the Job Market in 2021. The sessions include - Career trends, Softskills - Resume and Interview tips, Linkedin and will also introduce participants to new concepts such as the Gig Economy, Certifications, Companies that guarantee jobs, etc. This series is a must-attend for anyone ...
Conductor is a short story (afsana) written by Altaf Fatima. The story revolves around a character named Lalu. However Lalu is not so well versed in qualification but instead passionate and enthusiastic for his homeland (Pakistan) in the movement of freedom. The central thesis of this story is that it does not make any difference that which class we belong but we ...
Mayor of Houston Sylvester Turner highlights the Global Ismaili CIVIC Day being marked in Houston and cities around the world to commemorate serving humanity and enriching lives in Houston and cities around the world through an array of community service activities. ...
Part of Aga Khan Trust for Culture, Aga Khan Cultural Services (Afghanistan) has recently launched Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages that will be a repository of verified information on potential dangers to heritage landmarks in Afghanistan. We invite you to read Melissa Gronlund's report in the September 23 edition of The National. Please also read below, after photo, important recent developments ...
The Ismaili presents "Anywhere," performed by K4 from Canada. The song, which contains urban influences, depicts young people finding their way in the world, guided by their faith. ...
Global -- The coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc and redefine normalcy for almost everyone in every part of the world. The past 18 months have been a uniquely challenging time on many fronts. As we learn to adapt to new ways of living, the ongoing uncertainty continues to challenge us at a level much more profound than we may realise. ...
Jury Statement: "This film explores a side of the pandemic told through a compelling human perspective. We particularly were drawn to the portions of the film that educated us on a ...
Global -- Thousands of members of the Jamat are busy making final preparations ahead of the inaugural Global Ismaili CIVIC Day, to be held this weekend in more than 30 countries around the world. This weekend, from Mumbai to Melbourne, and from Dallas to Dar es Salaam, the first ever Global Ismaili CIVIC Day aims to reflect the values of the ...
JollyGul.com has now launched a Western classical music appreciation series! Their first episode is about Beethoven, one of the most admired composers in the history of Western classical music. Jakub Niewiadomski ...
Portugal -- The Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and is the first in the network of Aga Khan Academies established by His Highness the Aga Khan. The Academy features state-of-the-art facilities, a multicultural student body, and an experienced team of educators and staff. Admission to the Academy is competitive and based on student merit, regardless ...
Dr. Shezan Muhammedi has been appointed as a Researcher In-Residence Carleton Library for his background and expertise in the resettlement of Ugandan Asian refugees in Canada. In November 2022, Carleton University ...
Independent Master Jury Will Select Recipients of US$ 1 Million Prize Geneva, Switzerland, 23 September 2021 - The members of the Master Jury for the 2020-2022 Cycle of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture were announced today. The Jury, which independently selects the recipients of the US$ 1 million Award, will convene in January 2022 to select a shortlist from hundreds ...
