USA -- For many of us who are not from Central Asia, our knowledge of the Ismaili tradition of this region begins and ends with the figure of Nasir-i Khusraw (d. after 1070).1 Without a doubt, Nasir-i Khusraw is a towering figure not only for the history of the Ismaili Tradition, but more generally for the intellectual history of the Islamic ...

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Global -- Since the beginning of time, people have handed down knowledge and lessons from one generation to the next in the form of stories. The novelist Haruki Murakami once said that "Stories lie deep in our souls. Stories lie so deep at the bottom of our hearts that they can bring people together at the deepest level." For one young ...

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USA -- From new networking groups to offering new skills development and information on new careers, over the last year, IPN has transformed the organization to engage professionals and entrepreneurs in the Jamat virtually. As 2021 begins, we reflect on a challenging year while looking forward to what this new year brings. This past year was especially notable for IPN, as ...

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Global -- Sensitive to the needs of our young Jamat in a time of uncertainty, and in the absence of regular in-person camp offerings, the virtual Mosaic camp was an example of innovation and dedication from a small group of volunteers in the UK, looking to inspire and educate leaders of the future. In a year where all in-person camps were ...

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Portugal -- As constipações e gripes são muito frequentes nos meses mais frios e, geralmente, curam-se de forma espontânea. Porém, podem surgir complicações, especialmente nas pessoas cuja resistência às infeções é menor, seja pela idade (65 anos ou mais) ou por sofrerem de determinada doença crónica. English Também o frio e a chuva favorecem as quedas nos mais velhos, devido à ...

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Portugal -- Colds and flu are very common in the coldest months and usually heal spontaneously. However, complications can arise, especially in people whose resistance to infections is lower, either by age (65 years or more) or by suffering from a certain chronic disease. Português Cold and rain also favor falls in the elderly, due to the combination of a slippery ...

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Far East -- The Covid-19 pandemic has forced teachers and students around the world to make an abrupt transition from classrooms to remote learning as schools, universities, and other educational centres were closed. Many communities in Asia were not prepared for this sudden change, but the Ismaili community in the Far East have helped to smooth the transition. The Jamat of ...

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Pakistan -- Eight Ismaili women of Pakistani origin were honoured with recognition in the list of 100 Outstanding Women Nurses and Midwives. They were among the 100 women from 43 countries who were acknowledged for making significant contributions to the fields of nursing and midwifery. The list was a collaboration between several major development agencies focused on global health and nursing ...

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USA -- "Reopening of Jamatkhanas was like a light and hope for every Jamati member. To follow all the new guidelines wasn't easy for us as volunteers and for the Jamat in general. This was indeed a new experience for us all." Bakhtatun Bakhtalieva, New York. The year 2020 will be a year most would like to forget, with businesses, offices, ...

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Global -- Welcome to The Ismaili Magazine 2020: A Year of Extraordinary Service. This digital magazine provides a whistle-stop tour across continents, highlighting the various programmes, initiatives, and events organised by AKDN and Jamati institutions around the world over the past 12 months. ...

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