VIDEO: INSPIRE Book Review - Surviving The Mongols
IIS Publication - Surviving the Mongols Presenter: Dr Azizullah Najeeb Author: Dr Nadia Eboo Jamal Please use the link to share your feedback with us: ...
VIDEO: Pocket Performance: Padideh Ahrarnejad and Ali Massoudi Return, Part 1 of 2
Canada-based Iranian classical masters Padideh Ahrarnejad and Ali Massoudi return with a new two-part Pocket Performance for the #MuseumWithoutWalls. Filmed in 2020 in the Museum's Auditorium, this mini-concert featuring Ahrarnejad on tar and Massoudi on tombak is resplendent in its expressive beauty and technical precision. This is Part 1 of 2 of the duo's performance at the Museum. Part 2 will be ...
Webinar: Demências - Como tratar?
Portugal -- No próximo dia 4 de março, às 14h00, o Aga Khan Health Board e o Elderly Care irão realizar o webinar "Demências - Como tratar", com a participação da Associação Alzheimer Portugal. As demências são um conjunto de sintomas de doenças neurológicas que causam um declínio progressivo da capacidade funcional da pessoa, nomeadamente, perda de memória, capacidade cognitiva, raciocínio ...
Formação IIS - Palestras da História e do Pensamento Islâmico
Portugal -- Série de Palestras da História e do Pensamento Islâmico: Os Drusos, do Esoterismo Ismaili à Formação de uma Escola de Direito Doutrinária. Organizada pelo Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS), a Série de Palestras da História e do Pensamento Islâmico foi concebida para convidar estudiosos de várias instituições académicas internacionais, especializados em aspetos intelectuais, sociais e políticos das sociedades islâmicas ...
Wilson Santos levou o Estúdio PEM Records à RTP África
Portugal -- Este mês começou com mais uma projeção do trabalho desenvolvido pelos jovens do Pendão, no âmbito do CLDS +Juntos, uma iniciativa da Fundação Aga Khan Portugal. No passado dia 4 de fevereiro, foi exibida a entrevista realizada pela RTP África, no programa "Bem-Vindos", ao Wilson Santos, um dos jovens que dinamiza o Estúdio PEM RECORDS. O Wilson (cujo nome ...
New show on The Ismaili TV explores achievements of Trailblazers among the global Jamat
Global -- Trailblazers, a new original series airing exclusively on the Ismaili TV, will showcase Ismaili professionals from around the world who have demonstrated excellence in their respective fields. In our premiere episode, we speak with the Honourable Salma Lakhani, the first Muslim and South Asian to be appointed as Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. Salma shares her interesting insights on how ...
Book of the Month: Justice and Remembrance by Reza Shah-Kazemi
Portugal -- This is the first serious book in any western language on the intellectuality and spirituality of Imam 'Ali, cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad, first Imam of all Shi'is, fourth of the 'rightly guided' caliphs, and arguably the single most important figure in Muslim history after the Prophet himself. Portuguese The principal sources used in this book are ...
Livro do Mês: Justiça e Recordação por Reza Shah-Kazemi
Portugal -- Este é o primeiro livro sério em qualquer língua ocidental sobre a intelectualidade e espiritualidade de Imam 'Ali, primo e genro do Profeta Muhammad, primeiro Imam de todos os muçulmanos xiitas, quarto dos califas 'corretamente guiados', e sem dúvida a figura mais importante da história muçulmana depois do próprio Profeta. English As principais fontes utilizadas neste livro são o ...
I-CERV Volunteers Battle Food Shortages Amid COVID-19
USA -- Signs reading "Mayor's Milk Initiative - Free Food & Milk," were posted around communities by I-CERV volunteers from the Central United States, as they worked over six weeks to serve 1,400 families. In partnership with the City of Dallas and Borden Dairies, I-CERV came together to provide relief to socially and economically-marginalized community members. "Volunteers put the values of ...
Hazrat Ali taught that intellect is first and foremost a spiritual faculty
Thus Allah makes clear his signs so that you may use your intellect (Qur'an 2:142). Intellect - the power or faculty of the mind by which one knows or understands, as distinguished from that by which one feels; the understanding; the faculty of thinking and acquiring knowledge. Dictionary.com Reason - the mental powers concerned with forming conclusions, judgements, or inferences. Dictionary.com ...
Yawm-e Ali, 13th Rajab 1442 - February 24, 2021
By: Sadruddin Noorani, Chicago, USA On this day, the 13th of Rajab, Ismaili Muslims as well as many other Muslims around the world celebrate the birth anniversary of Amir-al-mu'minin Mawla Murtaza ...
Hazrat Ali's Birth Anniversary: Ginan Recitation by Shamshu Bandali Haji
A rare portrait of Alwaez Shamshu Bandali Haji from his early years.Photo: Shamshu Bandali Haji Family Collection. Simerg is pleased to present a selection of verses from the Ginan Muman Chetamni composed by Syed Imam Shah that relate to to the birth of Hazrat Ali (a.s.). The recitations are taken from Ginans Central, a truly exceptional website which curates Ginans for "long-term ...
An equine dynasty
Zarkasha, Zarkava and Zarkamiya reunited at Haras de Bonneval. The matriarch ZARKASHA, pictured with her Champion daughter ZARKAVA and Group 1 placed granddaughter ZARKAMIYA. ZARKASHA is now aged 22 and enjoying a peaceful retirement at Haras de Bonneval where she has found a new vocation as a nanny to the foster mares' foals after their weaning. Her last foal is a ...
VIDEO: Hum Hai Ghulam-e-Ali
To coincide with the occasion of Yawm-e Ali, The Ismaili is pleased to present "Hum Hai Ghulam-e-Ali," a devotional composition in praise of Hazrat Ali. ...
VIDEO: Sufi Night | Saadi's Thought & Human Unity | Session 6
In this session, the speakers talk about the brief history of Sheikh Saadi's life, his poetry and stories that talk about humanity, brotherhood, love and tolerance. ...
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[Feb 1954]The Platinum Jubilee of Mawlana Sultan Muhammad Shah's Imamat was commemorated
Mawlana Sultan Muhammad Shah succeeded his father to the Imamat on August 17, 1885 reigning for seventy-two years, longer that any of his predecessors. K.K. Aziz states that Mawlana Sultan Muhammad Shah "occupies a place which .... may be called unique.... The positions he held in public life, the parties and organizations he led or patronized, the long innings he played ...
VIDEO: FOCUS USA: Three Steps to Basic Disaster Preparedness
Are you prepared if a disaster struck? Watch this very short and informative video on how you can be prepared TODAY! ...
VIDEO: Smile Please! - Dental Health - Myths vs. Facts
Here is a link to our live session on Sunday, 21st Feb, 2020 at 5 PM: ...
TKN Volunteers Teaching Nurses English in Khorog, Tajikistan
USA -- "You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give." Sir Winston Churchill A rugged 14-hour drive to Khorog and grueling 12-hour days would tire anyone, but not TKN volunteers Yasmin Walji, Alisha Bhimani, and Shirin Nanjee. They were on a mission to ensure that clinicians from the Pamir region of Tajikistan can ...
VIDEO: A message from the Aga Khan Health Board
A message from the Aga Khan Health Board regarding the COVID 19 vaccine. ...
VIDEO: AKEPB USA: Retirement Savings Webinar for Business Owners - February 2021
AKEPB USA: Retirement Savings Program for Business Owners - February 2021 ...
Exclusive and Rare Photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Historical Visit to Pemba in November 1957 from Kamrudin Rashid and Shah Abdulla Collections
The island of Pemba, known as 'Al Jazeera Al Khadra' (the green island) in Arabic, is an island forming part of the Zanzibar archipelago, lying east of Mainland Tanzania. It is situated about 50 kilometres to the north Zanzibar. In 1964 Zanzibar was united with the former colony of Tanganyika to form Tanzania. Zanzibar lies 71 kilometres north-west of Dar-es-Salaam. Together with ...
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[Feb 18]Today in history: Al-Mu'ayyad was granted audience with Fatimid Imam al-Mustansir bi'llah
"My eyes had barely fallen on him when awe took hold of me and reverence overcame me..." A distinguished Ismaili scholar, da'i, and statesman of the Fatimid era, Abu Nasr Hibat Allah b. Musa b. Abi Imran b. Dawud al-Shirazi was born around the year 1000 in Shiraz, the capital of Fars region in south-west Persia, where his forefathers had a ...
VIDEO: Evaluation and Feedback
Pakistan -- Presented by Volunteer's Capacity Building Portfolio, Council for Pakistan ...
Literacia Financeira para Jovens
Portugal -- O Aga Khan Economic Planning Board, o Aga Khan Education Board e o Youth & Sports, através da iniciativa Youth Economic Forum, irão realizar, no próximo dia 27 de fevereiro, o evento "Money Makers - Literacia Financeira", destinado a jovens entre os 14 e os 17 anos. Inscreve-te neste programa e terás respostas aos temas relacionados com a gestão ...
Free digital library with over 200 thousand audiobooks and eBooks
Portugal -- In the midst of the stressful routine of your everyday life, it is important to take time out for yourself. Recently, Fnac and Kobo developed a digital library available for kids and adults. Why not take this opportunity and your time and start reading a book? Portuguese With your remote work, the growth of household chores and the necessary ...
Confinamento em família: o que fazer?
Portugal -- Ficar em casa com as crianças pode tornar-se desafiante: entre conciliar as suas aulas, os seus tempos livres e, claro, o teletrabalho dos pais, é preciso arranjar ideias e atividades para entretê-las durante o dia. English Por um lado, encaramos o novo confinamento com um desafio, um obstáculo, que coloca muito peso em cima dos pais que, para além ...
Islamic Traditions in 'Greater Khurāsān': Ismailis, Sufis and Sunnis
LIVE WEBINAR -- INSTITUTE OF ISMAILI STUDIES (IIS) -- 24th February 2021 to 27th February 2021 -- Register now, The Institute of Ismaili Studies warmly invites scholars and researchers to its forthcoming international conference, convened by Dr Dagikhudo Dagiev. Important Dates Conference Dates: 24 - 27 February 2021 Conference venue: Online via Zoom The goal of this international conference is to explore a variety of manifestations of Islamic ...
Aga Khan Health Services in Tanzania launches first digital health app
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 4 February 2021 - Aga Khan Health Services in Tanzania (AKHST) today launched "PIGIA DAKTARI APP", a new tele-medicine mobile app for android phones that helps Tanzanians access specialist care safely - in both urban and remote areas - from the comfort of their homes. The app is available for download in the Google Play Store. In ...
VIDEO: Pocket Performance: Naghmeh Farahmand, Shahin Fayaz, and Bijan Sepanji, Part 1 of 2
Enjoy Part 1 of 2 of a stirring archived Museum performance from Naghmeh Farahmand (percussion), Shahin Fayaz (setar), and Bijan Sepanji (violin). The trio, who are all instructor-performers with Toronto's Sarv Music Academy, blend Iranian and Western classical styles to dramatic effect. To learn more about the Sarv Music Academy: This is Part 1 of 2 of the trio's performance at the ...
VIDEO: Lunchtime Lecture -- Yasuke: An African Warrior in Japan with Prof. Thomas Lockley
How did an African-born warrior make the leap from a bodyguard to a European missionary, to elite warrior and confidant to Japan's most powerful warlord, to 21st-century pop culture icon? In a February 18 online talk for the Museum, author and Nihon University instructor Prof. Thomas Lockley traces the mysterious history and growing cross-cultural impact of the figure popularly known as Yasuke. ...
Season's Greetings - Ismaili CIVIC, South London
UK -- At the end of 2020, Ismaili CIVIC South London teamed up with local schools, Baitul Ilm, nurseries, churches and community groups to design and deliver more than 17,000 personalised Christmas cards. Hand-drawn and electronic cards were sent to NHS front-line facilities staff including administrators, cleaners, catering, porters, and medical staff at St George's Hospital, East Surrey Hospital and Croydon ...
Smile through Art 2020
UK -- Ismaili CIVIC UK, Spectrum Consortium and AKYSB's heARTspace collaborated on a joint mission late 2020, to bring a smile to the faces of care home residents and workers. Budding artists from 13 Jamatkhanas unleashed their creative talents to donate almost 800 pieces of artwork to over 25 care homes across the country. Illustrations, poems, photographs, tapestry, painting and even ...
VIDEO: INSPIRE Book Review - Sacred Seed
Inspired by physicist and environmental leader Dr. Vandana Shiva, this collection of essays draw on the wisdom of ancient and modern traditions to remind readers of the profound sacredness of the seed--how in its purity, it is the source and renewal of all of life. Reviewer: Muhammad Aslam Moderator: Shoaib Sultan Please use the link to share your feedback with us: ...
Covid-19's Impact on the USA Jamat
USA -- The USA has been particularly, and surprisingly, affected by the pandemic, due in large measure to political tardiness and an unwillingness to confront it early on, as well as a resistance to preventive measures by some segments of the public. As a result, the infection rate and the economic and social consequences of the virus have been significantly higher ...
VIDEO: A Guiding Light - The Imamat of the Shia Ismaili Muslims (Hindi)
From Prophet Muhammad's (s.a.a.s) declaration at Ghadir-e-Khumm to our present Imam, learn about the Shia interpretation of Islam and the history of the Ismaili Imamat. ...
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[Feb 16]Today in history: Mawlana Sultan Muhammad Shah established a research institution
Mawlana Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III (r. 1885-1957) established a research institution, the Ismaili Society (Anjoman-e Esma'ili), on February 16, 1946 in Bombay (now Mumbai), India. According to the Charter, its primary objective was "the promotion of independent and critical study of all matters connected with Ismailism with the stated policy of refraining from all religio-political missionary activities" (Daftary, Anjoman-e ...
VIDEO: Durood o Salam
The Ismaili is pleased to present a rendition of "Durood O Salam," a much-loved composition, originally performed by Kamal Taj, to celebrate the occasion of Mawlana Hazar Imam's visit to the United States Jamat in 1986. ...
