"When I was pregnant, I used to work full-time, even until the ninth month... My husband encouraged me. My husband supports me a lot." Razia is a Lady Health Visitor in northern #Pakistan. In the global #genderequality index, Pakistan consistently ranks near the bottom. In this short film, we learn how women like Razia are crucial to elevate the status of #women, ...
In a story dated August 31, 2021, Tom Robb reports in the on-line edition of Journal and Topics that members of the Ismaili CIVIC organization will host a supply donation drive-thru to create welcome kits for Afghan refugees at three locations: Glenview Jamatkhana at 100 Shermer Rd., the Ismaili Jamatkhana in Chicago's North Side Edgewater neighborhood, and the Ismaili Jamatkhana in ...
Events -- 30th September 2021 -- Islamic History and Thought Lecture Series Sign up to IIS academic news, publications and events alerts. This paper focuses on the Alawi Bohra community in Vadodara, Gujarat, and their khizānat al-kutub, or treasury of books. As Shi'i Isma'ilis, the Alawi Bohras consider themselves heirs of the Fāṭimid Imamate (909-1171). Whereas other Isma'ili communities, such as the ...
Portugal -- "Compreender a Sharia: O Direito Islâmico num Mundo Globalizado", por Raficq S. Abdullah and Mohamed M. Keshavjee, encoraja o leitor a ter um novo pensamento sobre a história da sharia e o seu papel no mundo moderno. English A sharia tem sido uma fonte de mal-entendidos e conceitos errados, tanto no mundo muçulmano como no não-muçulmano. "Compreender a Sharia: ...
Portugal -- "Understanding Sharia: Islamic Law in a Globalised World Understanding", by Raficq S. Abdullah and Mohamed M. Keshavjee, encourages new thinking about the history of sharia and its role in the modern world. Portuguese Sharia has been a source of misunderstanding and misconception in both the Muslim and non-Muslim worlds. "Understanding Sharia: Islamic Law in a Globalised World" sets out ...
"...My grandfather was a most gifted person, and amongst his many qualities, one of them had always particularly impressed me. While the past was a book he read many times, the future was just one more literary work of art into which he used to pour himself with deep thought and concentration. Innumerable people since his death have told me how ...
#Speech made by His Highness the #AgaKhan at the inauguration of the restored #HumayunsTomb and Gardens in New Delhi, India on 15 April 2003. Read the full speech here: For more about the Aga Khan Trust for Culture: ...
Dozens of cars lined up outside the Ismaili Jamatkhana to show support for the hundreds of Afghan refugees who are about to call Central Texas their new home. Local organizations are making sure refugee families have what they need when they arrive....Click HERE or on image below to see video and read report by Ricardo Lewis on CBS Austin.Dozens of volunteers ...
To support Afghan refugee families, the Cedar Park community, City officials, and Ismaili CIVIC volunteers collected 26 pallets of donations! The effort illustrated the community's compassion for the vulnerable and a commitment to improving the quality of life of those in need. Video attributed to CBS Austin. ...
USA -- Our ability to make choices are affected by our credit scores from housing to personal transportation and much more. Take a look at how we can protect and improve our credit score. Credit FreezeA credit freeze, also known as a security freeze, is the best way to help prevent new accounts from being opened in your name. It's absolutely ...
The University of Michigan's Michelle Al-Ferzly investigates the multiple purposes of silver-inlaid bronze inkwell in the Museum's Collection. This 800-year-old Iranian marvel is engraved with a list of blessings and symbols representing the 12 signs of the zodiac -- suggesting that the inkwell was much more than just a useful instrument in a medieval scribe's toolkit. To learn more about this object ...
Global -- The changes caused by the Covid-19 pandemic have impacted every aspect of life, and often leave us feeling physically and emotionally tired without understanding why. Our ability to recover after hardships, also known as resilience, is key in helping us to adapt to new situations in our lives. Read on for eight tips on how to build resilience in ...
With the introduction of some of India's next-generation musicians, the final episode in our three-part docu-series grapples with the question of how to carry on and preserve a centuries-old oral and musical tradition. We meet Lakha Khan's son, Dane, who not long ago was driving a truck and showed little interest in following in his father's footsteps. Now, Dane has joined forces ...
Access to Quality Care through Extending and Strengthening #Health Systems (#AQCESS) From 2016 to 2021 the #AgaKhan Foundation, in collaboration with local governments and communities and with the financial support of Global Affairs Canada, undertook a project dedicated to improving the health and well-being of #women and #children under five in Kenya, Mali, Mozambique and Pakistan. The US$ 24 million project - ...
Access to Quality Care through Extending and Strengthening #Health Systems (#AQCESS) From 2016 to 2021 the #AgaKhan Foundation, in collaboration with local governments and communities and with the financial support of Global Affairs Canada, undertook a project dedicated to improving the health and well-being of #women and #children under five in Kenya, Mali, Mozambique and Pakistan. The US$ 24 million project - ...
Inspired by Abraham, three globally acclaimed contemporary Middle Eastern artists from Muslim, Christian, and Jewish traditions take us on an artistic exploration of living harmoniously. ...
[ISMAILI DIGEST ED: We urge everyone to read our in March 2020, Editor's Choice newsletter "Here's what social media and smartphones do to your children's brains" which highlights admissions by top tech executives that they deliberately designed social media to be addictive (and don't use, nor allow their pre-teenage children to use, it or smart phones). The new letter is available here: http://isma.li/x10uHc or from "Editor's Choice" on the website menu.] ARTICLE: Global -- Dementia is characterised by confusion, disorientation, and impaired memory -- it is often portrayed as a 'loss of mind.' In a concerning development, recent studies have linked the overuse of screens and connected devices to reduced attention and failing memory among younger people in what is being described as 'digital dementia.' Over the past decade, smartphones have become ubiquitous, ...
Remarks from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Recognizing the Ismaili Muslim Community's Contributions for Haiti's Recovery Efforts - August 28, 2021. ...
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Introduced by MALIK MERCHANTPublisher/Editor Simerg, Barakah andSimerg Photos This is the second in our series of on-going reports from our special correspondent in Afghanistan who is covering for us the developments in his country that are impacting the lives of the Ismaili Jamat. Our first report dated Thursday, August 26, 2021 can be read HERE. We urge all members of the ...
Helping businesses understand multiple aspects of financial planning. Considering the allocation, acquisition, and administration of financial resources essential to expand the business. If you enjoyed the session and want to be a part of Maaro Vyaapar, Maari Pragati 2.0 (MVMP 2.0), you can register for the upcoming sessions at the link below Sessions are held in Hindi and Gujrati, every alternate Sunday. ...
Watch this video: Are you prepared for a hurricane? The National Disaster Management Team would like to increase awareness of hurricane preparedness among the Jamat. For any assistance, please call ACCESS at 844-552-2237. For more information on hurricanes, visit www.focus-usa.org/prepare/hurricane. ...
Global -- In case you missed this exclusive interview aired last month on The Ismaili TV, here's another opportunity to hear Gary Otte describe his motivation to compile a visual record of Mawlana Hazar Imam's life and work, centred around photos taken by him and other photographers over the course of eight decades. The resulting book, entitled Depth of Field, is ...
Pakistan -- The ongoing development of new Jamatkhanas in the northern areas of Pakistan has constituted the ground breaking of four new Jamatkhanas in Gilgit-Baltistan and Upper Chitral. The new spaces allocated are seismic-resistant and will serve as a multipurpose space for the community. Built on high altitudes, the Jamatkhanas will be constructed in collaboration with local communities who are assisting ...
Prepared and Compiled by MALIK MERCHANT (Publisher-Editor, Barakah, Simerg and Simergphotos) Albuquerque doctor Sharmin Dharas and her husband, Shams Mehri, are desperately waiting to hear whether more than 100 extended family members -- some of whom worked for Americans in Kabul -- will be among those flown to safety as the deadline for Americans and some Afghans to leave by August ...
USA -- If smell is a word and perfume literature, then "oud" is scripture buried deep in our history. Oud, Oudh, aloeswood, agarwood, or "liquid gold," as it is commonly referred to, originates from the Agar (Aquilaria) tree in the forests of the Indian Subcontinent & South East Asia. The oil itself is produced by the tree as a means of ...
Axis Bank Foundation and AKRSP-India recently released their report "Compendium of Best Practices - Water Management in Tribal Areas". The report was launched by Shri M K Jadav, Hon'ble Secretary (Water resources), Government Of Gujrat Narmada, Water Resources & Water Supply . The launch which happened on 12th August saw participation from various organisations and eminent practitioners, researchers and government officials working ...
Introduced by MALIK MERCHANTPublisher/Editor Simerg, Barakah andSimerg Photos We have received a very reliable report by an Ismaili individual (name withheld) of the ground realities in Afghanistan following the recent swift and generally peaceful takeover of the country by the Taliban. The author is in contact with numerous Ismaili individuals in Kabul and around the country, and will be sending regular ...
UAE -- SEEDs Webinar 3 - Spiritual and Ethical Development Through Play ...
Portugal -- The Aga Khan Education Board informs that the applications for the AKES Scholarship for the 2021/22 school year are now open, until the September 10th of 2021. Applications for AKES Scholarships The AKES Scholarship programme is for students who are applying to national Universities of reference. The selection criteria and the requirements are the following: Selection criteriao Genuine financial ...
After serving for 15 years as the President of the Aga Khan University, Firoz Rasul is to retire in order to spend more time with his family in Canada. "On behalf ...
#Speech made by His Highness the #AgaKhan at the #AKUCharter Granting Ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya on 11 June 2021. Read the full speech here: For more about the Aga Khan University: For more about the AKU Charter: ...
Compiled and prepared by MALIK MERCHANT (Publisher-Editor, Barakah, Simerg and Simergphotos) PRESS RELEASE In a press release issued in Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 25, 2021, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) stated as follows: "The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is firmly committed to its core mandate of undertaking a range of innovative programmes and projects to improve the quality of ...
Global -- The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is firmly committed to its core mandate of undertaking a range of innovative programmes and projects to improve the quality of life of communities in many parts of the world. English | فارسی ...
Kabul, Afghanistan, 25 August 2021- The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is firmly committed to its core mandate of undertaking a range of innovative programmes and projects to improve the quality of life of communities in many parts of the world. In Afghanistan, AKDN agencies have a longstanding engagement with a wide range of activities including healthcare, education, early childhood development, ...
On May 19, 2021 Ethiopian novelist and 2020 Booker Prize finalist, Maaza Mengiste, delivered the 8th Annual Pluralism Lecture, "The Moment of Encounter: History, Disruptions, and Transformations" , followed by a conversation with Nahlah Ayed, host of CBC Radio's Ideas. Presented by the Global Centre for Pluralism in partnership with the University of British Columbia, Maaza Mengiste speaks about her journey into historical ...
This week, The Ismaili presents a rendition of "Allah Hoo," the famous qawwali popularised by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The genre of Muslim devotional music known as qawwali was founded in the 13th century. It fuses together the practice of lyrical repetition and remembrance, and combines Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and Indic musical traditions. ...
Global -- Since the global launch of the Ismaili CIVIC initiative last year, volunteers from the worldwide Jamat have made a significant positive impact in the areas of health, education, economic development, environmental stewardship, and cultural restoration. To build on this momentum, the inaugural Global Ismaili CIVIC Day will take place on 26 September 2021. Ismaili CIVIC Day will harness the ...
On 31 July 2021, five Ismaili CIVIC Singapore volunteers were invited to join 4PM's (Persatuan Persuratan Pemuda Pemudi Melayu or the Malay Youth Literary Association) annual ministerial dialogue. Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies, was generous with his time to preside over this hour-long closed dialogue. Natasha Amin, Iliyan Allana, Haris van Keulen, Aamir Bana, and ...
Pakistan, Islamabad, 23 August 2021 - The Aga Khan Foundation and Aga Khan Agency for Habitat launched a partnership with the European Union (EU) that will reach 74,000 people in four districts of Gilgit-Baltistan: Diamer, Astore, Karmang and Shigar. The project will enable communities and health authorities to anticipate and respond to natural hazards and emergencies including COVID-19. To be implemented ...
The Islamic phrase "Umm ul Muminin"(Mother of the believers) is followed in the centre by"Khadijah"; the bottom contains the Islamic honoric phrase "Radhi allahu anha" (May Allah be pleased with her). Credit: Maajid Shafi (own work), Wikipedia Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International. Note: This art work is not part of the article posted below. ********* When her father died, the young ...
