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"Central Asia: Music of the steppe" (Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan) was presented at Cite de la Musique, Paris, November, 2009 ...
YOUTUBE.COM -- Welcome to the Shandur Polo Festival in Northern Pakistan. I'm bringing you wild action from the world's only polo festival which has absolutely no rules - and which happens to take place on the highest polo ground in the world. ...
THEFEDERALIST.COM -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Hazar Imam, 1976: "I have observed in the Western world a deeply changing pattern of human relations. The anchors of moral behaviour appear to have dragged to such depths that they no longer hold firm the ship of life: what was once wrong is now simply unconventional, and for the sake of individual freedom must be tolerated. What is tolerated soon becomes accepted. Contrarily, what was once right is now viewed as outdated, old fashioned and is often the target of ridicule."] ARTICLE: We should have seen 'Cuties' coming. Normalization of such material starts with increased exposure. For two generations now, the entertainment industry has been pushing the envelope of debauchery a little bit at a time -- while calling anyone objects a prude or a puritan. This is precisely how "grooming" works. Parents need to be on guard. Slowly getting people used to small actions they would ordinarily find disgusting so that ...
UK -- Following the launch of Ismaili CIVIC in the UK earlier this year, one of the earliest engagements was with Age UK, a long-term partner for the Ismaili community. Age UK have historically supported the Ismaili community through their involvement with the Ismaili Senior's Circle Clubs and with their work with the Aga Khan Social Welfare Board. Age UK is ...
UK -- Over the August Bank holiday weekend the South London Ismaili CIVIC team collected, organised and distributed over a thousand children's items including clothes, toys, and books to vulnerable families in Croydon, South London. The event, "Children All The Way" was organised in collaboration with the Croydon Voluntary Action Group (CVA) and Home-start. The event was attended by the Mayor ...
Verily we come from God and to God we return (Q 2:156) Every soul will taste of death. Then unto Us ye will be returned (Q 29:57) Lo! Unto thy Lord is the return (of all) (Q 96:8) Echoing the ayats, Pirs and Sayyids composed several ginans including: Pir Hasan Kabirdin: Dur desh thi aayo vanjaaro Shah mil sodaa kijiya O ...
On 16 April 2020, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates hosted a live 24-hour online cultural marathon symposium which saw UAE Ambassadors from countries around the world engaging with museum directors, artists, design specialists, and heads of cultural institutions on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and sharing insights in relation to future trends. This ...
As humans, we look to art to help unravel -- or at least get perspective on -- the many mysteries of life, from love, to existence, to the astonishing beauty of the natural world. But what happens when the artist turns their gaze to the act of art-making itself? What insights do we glean then? Curator Dr. Michael Chagnon looks for answers in Museum masterpieces, ...
"We never thought this could happen to us, but it did." Families from across the United States share their harrowing experiences of surviving natural disasters including tornadoes, hurricanes and wildfires. Natural disaster preparedness is key to saving lives and protecting property. ...
Don't know how to prepare for a natural disaster? Watch this short video to learn basic steps to ensure your own and your family's safety when disaster strikes. ...
By: Sadruddin Noorani, Chicago, USA Prayer: Spirituality & Diversity Prayer. Is a term we use frequently, but what is prayer and why do we pray? This may seem like a deceptively ...
DAILYSTOIC.COM -- A person isn't brave, generally. We can only be brave, specifically. In the moment. This is true for you or me or the most decorated soldiers. The criteria for two highest U.S. military honours are virtually identical but action in the moment is what changes everything. It's not fighting off of 12 insurgents for 5 hours -- it's sprinting across an open plain for 20 seconds, exposed to gunfire on three sides, to aid a fallen comrade. Twenty seconds of insane, embarrassing bravery. That's what courage is. Think about that today, as you're deciding whether to speak up or go along with something you disagree with. Give yourself a few seconds of courage. Something great will come of it. Promise. ...
"Central Asia: Music of the steppe" (Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan) was presented at Cite de la Musique, Paris, November, 2009 ...
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USA -- One of the most profound documents attributed to Imam Ali (a.s.) is his letter to Malik al-Ashtar, upon the Imam appointing him governor of Egypt. This document is often considered a model for good governance and continues to play a major role in international diplomacy. Citing this letter in 2002, Kofi Annan, then Secretary-General of the United Nations, called ...
GLOBALVALUEHUNTER.COM -- The list of world leaders, or former world leaders who served in my own adult life-time, whom I admire, is pretty short. There are two: Nelson Mandela and The Aga Khan. Who? Not many of you will even have heard of him. If you have, what you've heard is probably wrong. Based on the extensive research I have done, the Aga Khan is a huge force for good in the world. The Aga Khan is also a savvy businessman. He has built and nurtured many business ventures, both non-profit and for profit, to the benefit and betterment of his followers, and the people of the countries in which they live. This is relevant to us as investors, because ...
UK -- Are you compassionate, caring and discreet? Do you like to listen as well as talk? Do you care about the vulnerable in our Jamat? Are you passionate about inclusion? If the answer to any ONE of these questions is yes, then please email the Aga Khan Social Welfare Board to register your interest. Contact us at [email protected] with your ...
"Central Asia: Music of the steppe" (Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan) was presented at Cite de la Musique, Paris, November, 2009 ...
Academic Experiences and Best Practices for High School. Hear from Ismaili students on how they navigated middle school and high school to strengthen their academic performance, pursue their interests, and broaden their community impact, all while aiming for the education of the highest possible quality. #AKEBUSA ...
YOUTUBE.COM -- TONY HELLER -- Authoritarian control in Europe is being maintained through a "second wave" of COVID-19 'cases, which don't seem to have any connection to reality. ...
AZQUOTES.COM -- "Young people have exalted notions, because they have not been humbled by life or learned its necessary limitations; moreover, their hopeful disposition makes them think themselves equal to great things -- and that means having exalted notions. They would always rather do noble deeds than useful ones: Their lives are regulated more by moral feeling than by reasoning -- all their mistakes are in the direction of doing things excessively and vehemently. They overdo everything -- they love too much, hate too much, and the same with everything else." -- Aristotle ...
Aankhaladdi Joi Joi Thaakee (My eyes are losing strength watching and waiting) JollyGul.com presents Taufiq Karmali's soulful rendition of Sayyid Fazal Shah's ginan Aankhaladdi Joi Joi Thaakee. The popular and melodious ...
"And indeed We have created man And We know what his soul whispers to him, And We are nearer to him than [his] jugular vein" (Q 50:16). "God said: I could not be contained in the heavens and the earth but can be contained in the heart of a true believer." Hadith of Prophet Muhammad Ginans are a vast collection consisting ...
Portugal -- But, 11 out of 15 countries with the most coronary heart disease deaths due to trans-fats have yet to take actions to eliminate the substances. Two years into the World Health Organization's (WHO) ambitious effort to eliminate industrially-produced trans fats from the global food supply, the Organization reports that 58 countries so far have introduced laws that will protect ...
Portugal -- As a masterpiece from the time of the brilliant Mughal civilization, which reached its height during the reign of the Emperor Shah Jahan, the Picture Wall is partly responsible for the Lahore Fort's UNESCO World Heritage listing in 1981. However, the Picture Wall has suffered long periods of abandonment, improper use, and neglect, and past conservation efforts have left ...
"Central Asia: Music of the steppe" (Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan) was presented at Cite de la Musique, Paris, November, 2009 ...
[H/T MOHIB EBRAHIM] -- YOUTUBE.COM -- A compilation of some inspirational movies scenes. My list was pretty long so I decided to post just a few of them, that really inspired me in some way. Hope y'all will like it. Enjoy ...
The Ismaili is pleased to present an original composition entitled "Nur" by Conchord, a musical trio based in the United States. The lyrics contain themes of Divine Light and the grace of God, and the song features an English translation of ayat an-Nur from the Qur'an. ...
Global -- As India rapidly urbanizes, pockets of rural Gujarat continue to remain home to smaller communities of the Jamat. Anchored to their land and with strong ties to their community, they often live in areas that are seismically active. Since 2012, the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat's Rural Habitat Development Programme, has focused on working with these communities to improve ...
Another Group winner for the sought-after sire. SIYOUNI has been in fine form on all fronts recently, thanks to juvenile Group scorer POLICY OF TRUTH, and his yearlings in demand at Arqana. POLICY OF TRUTH ran out the decisive winner of the Gr.3 Prix des Chênes at ParisLongchamp on Thursday and he could now attempt to emulate his sire SIYOUNI in ...
An eighth winner of the ParisLongchamp Group 1 for the Aga Khan Studs The Prix Vermeille is a race which has seen great success for His Highness the Aga Khan, with six winners carrying the famous green and red silks before Sunday's edition, in addition to Mandesha for Princess Zahra Aga Khan in 2006. The 2020 edition of ParisLongchamp's premier mile ...
"Central Asia: Music of the steppe" (Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan) was presented at Cite de la Musique, Paris, November, 2009 ...
YOUTUBE.COM -- PRAGERU -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: Hazar Imam at Columbia University, 2006: "How can we inspire people to reach beyond ... unprincipled relativism?"] ARTICLE: Is everything, including truth, a personal opinion or preference? In other words, is truth relative? This "True for you, but not for me" relativism insists you accept contradictions, deny reality and deny common sense. Rather than adjusting our views to the truth, we adjust the truth to us. However, we rely on mind-independent, universal truths to think clearly and live, or we'll quickly get lost. Some things just are true. Saying "the earth is flat" is false, no matter what someone prefers or believes. Why? Because it doesn't match up with reality. Until recently, a key objective of education was the pursuit of truth. Harvard's motto is "veritas," Latin for "truth." No more. In a viral video, a 5' 9" American Caucasian male asked students to acknowledge that he's Chinese, or six-foot-five, or a ...
In this video brought to you by the Aga Khan Health Board for India, Jinal Shah (Senior Nutritionist with Rujuta Diwekar) explains how we can build immunity from within by making basic changes to our diet. This session is hosted by Tehzeeb Lalani (Member, Aga Khan Health Board for India). We hope you find this webinar insightful! Do like, subscribe and share with ...
"Central Asia: Music of the steppe" (Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan) was presented at Cite de la Musique, Paris, November, 2009 ...
[H/T MOHIB EBRAHIM] -- YOUTUBE.COM -- CSLEWISDOODLE -- [ISMAILI DIGEST ED: C.S. Lews' points about miracles are correct and why Ismaili Ignition produced "Ismaili Imamat's Authenticity: The First Objective Evaluation, 'A Signature in History'." See here: http://isma.li/signature] ARTICLE: Whether miracles occur can never be answered by experience. Every potential miracle is, in the last resort, something our senses experience. And our senses are not infallible so we can always say it was an illusion. If our worldview, a priori, excludes the supernatural, "illusion" is what we always say. So what we learn from experience first depends on the philosophy we bring to experience. It is, therefore, useless to appeal to experience before we have settled the philosophical question. If experience cannot prove or disprove miracles, still less can history because, again, the philosophical question must come first. Here is an example of what happens if we skip the preliminary philosophical task and rush on to the historical. In a popular commentary ...
Ginans are a vast collection comprising several hundred poetic compositions which have been a central part of the religious life of the Nizari Ismaili community of the Indian subcontinent that today resides in many countries around the world. Derived from the Sanskrit gyan, meaning contemplative knowledge, ginans refer to the poetic compositions authored by Ismaili Pirs, who came to the Indian ...
