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March 31, 2010

Palestine’s “Turbulent Priest” Delivers a Blistering Easter Message

By Stuart Littlewood 31 March 2010 Stuart Littlewood views the Easter message of Gaza’s courageous Fr Manuel Musallam in which he delivered a blistering attack on Israel’s occupation and its rape of the holy sites, and a damning indictment of … Continue reading →

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Filed under Christianity, Human Rights, Islam, Israel, Judaism, Palestine, War crimes

Tagged as Israeli apartheid, Israeli's bulldozers, Jerusalem for Arabs, Occupied territories, Palestine Christians, Religious freedom, Zionist

March 31, 2010

Interview with Karim Aga Khan “In Islamic Architecture You Can Often Sense a Spirituality”

He is the hereditary imam of Shiite Ismaili Muslims – and known for his development network and wealth. But Karim Aga Khan is also well-versed in architecture. Philip Jodidio spoke with him Karim Aga Khan: “I have always tried to … Continue reading →

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Filed under Aga Khan Award for Architecture, Architecture, Environment, Islam, Islamic Art, Ismaili Centres, Ismaili Muslims

Tagged as Aga Khan Development Network, Aga Khan Trust for Culture, Civil Society, Islam, Muslim Architecture, University of Central Asia

March 30, 2010

Television Stations in Germany

German TV viewers have a choice of 145 channels. The main feature of the TV landscape is its dual system of public and private broadcasters Michael Ridder Germany is the world champion exporter – also in the television business. Its … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Democracy, Germany, Public and Private

March 30, 2010

Avraham Burg: Israel’s new prophet – The Independent… Listen also to BBC Radio Interview

Avraham Burg was a pillar of the Israeli establishment but his new book is causing a sensation. It argues that his country is an “abused child” which has become a “violent parent”. And his solutions are radical, as he explains … Continue reading →

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Filed under Arab countries, Israel, Judaism, Middle East, Palestine, Secularism

Tagged as Holocaust, Israeli settlement, Palestine, State of Israel, Two state solution

March 30, 2010

New Grand Sheikh at Al-Azhar University: Fighting Extremism in A Suit and Tie

The new grand sheikh of al-Azhar University, Ahmed al-Tayyib, is considered open-minded and moderate. He rejects all forms of political Islam and would like to continue to lead the most renowned and respected seat of Sunni learning in the progressive … Continue reading →

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Filed under Al-Azhar University, Egypt, Islam, Muslims, Women's rights

Tagged as Al-Azhar University, Egypt, Grand Sheikh at Al-Azhar, Muslim Brothers party

March 29, 2010

Freedom Must for Human Creativity – Dalai Lama

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, 17 March 2010 (Hindustan Times) – Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has stressed the need for individual freedom to ensure overall growth of human creativity. “Without freedom, one’s creativity cannot bloom. Right to freedom is … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Buddhist University, China, Dalai Lama, Freedom, Human values

March 29, 2010

Uganda: New, Hungry and Aggressive Air Uganda has Big Plans for Entebbe

Michael Wakabi Nairobi — When he took over the helm of the Entebbe based Air Uganda, in May 2009, Hugh Fraser was clear about his mission – rightsizing the carrier to the demands of the market and reducing costs by … Continue reading →

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Filed under Aga Khan Development Network, Aviation, East Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Tourism

Tagged as Africa, Aga Khan Development Network, Air Uganda, Tourist industry

March 29, 2010

Science and Religion in Islam – gonashgo.blogspot.com

588)Biologist Wins Templeton Prize, Postulating No Contradiction Between Science And Religion But That They Are Seperate Realms; Islam Says Otherwise. “Islam does not deal in dichotomies but in all encompassing Unity. Spirit and body are one, man and nature are … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Aga Khan, Islam, Islam and Science, Ismaili Muslims

March 29, 2010

Misconceptions about Afghanistan in Pakistani Media – inewp.com

By Agha H Amin Afghanistan has been the subject of misconceptions par excellence as far as Pakistani analysts and Pakistani policy makers are concerned. First it is a misconception to state that Pakistan has all the cards to dictate the … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Afghanistan, India, Iran, NATO, Northern Alliance, Pakistan, Pashtuns, Taliban, USA

March 29, 2010

Uganda: Landslide victims get help from Ismaili, Indian communities

By ESTHER NAKKAZI and MONICAH ATURINDA Over 300,000 people affected by recent landslides in Mt Elgon have received relief items from the Ismaili and Indian communities living in Uganda. The aid, in form of food, shelter and medicine will be distributed … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Islam, Ismaili Muslims, Landslide in Uganda, Natural disaster, Relief supplies

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The Ismaili
- “One plant for me and one for my country” — Ismailis in Kabul mark Navroz with a tree planting
- Nutrition Centre: Cooking is easy, quick and healthy when you do it with Aunty-ji!
  The latest edition of the popular Cooking with Aunty-ji took place at NSF2012, the UK Ismaili National Sports Festival held in April. The event created greater awareness among younger and older members of the community about the importance of good nutrition.
- Prince Amyn signs AKF partnership agreement with the Catholic Church in Portugal
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- Roza Otunbayeva – former President of the Kyrgyz Republic – Visits Canada to Deliver an Inaugural Pluralism Lecture at Global Centre for Pluralism
  Related: http://www.pluralism.ca/media/press-releases-new.html Photograph sources: https://twitter.com/kgembassy – https://twitter.com/MuktarDjumaliev
- His Highness the Aga Khan is giving introductory speech at Global Centre for Pluralism’s inaugural lecture
  H.H. Aga Khan is giving introductory speech at GCP inaugural lecture. http://t.co/lfZM8AeY— KG Embassy in USA (@kgembassy) May 28, 2012 Aga Khan: Roza Otunbayeva guided her country through difficult democratic path. Otunbayva was first KG amassador to Canada— Muktar Djumaliev (@MuktarDjumaliev) May 28, 2012 R.Otunbayeva: we are now opening new st […]
The Ismaili Centres around the world

The Ismaili Centre, London. Photo: Crispin Boyle
The Ismaili Centre in London is a religious, social and cultural meeting place for the Ismaili Muslim community in the United Kingdom. Opened in 1985, the Centre is the first religious and cultural centre to be specially designed and built for the Ismaili community in the West. Located in South Kensington, the Ismaili Centre occupies a prominent island site on Cromwell Road, facing the Victoria and Albert Museum on one of the major thoroughfares leading out of London.
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The Ismaili Centre, Burnaby. Photo: Garry Otte
The Ismaili Centre in Burnaby, a tree-lined suburb of Greater Vancouver, is the first such centre to be purpose-built by the Ismaili Muslim community in Canada. Access to the building is gained through a courtyard garden, which is enhanced by fountains, trees and flowers. Inside, a prayer hall provides facilities for communal services and quiet contemplation. The facility also includes a social hall, administrative offices, council chamber and classrooms for religious instruction.
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The Ismaili Centre, Lisbon. Photo: Gary Otte
The Ismaili Centre in Lisbon established, for the first time in continental Europe, a permanent place where spaces for gathering for Ismaili Muslims complemented premises for an international network of social, cultural and economic development institutions serving people of all faiths, backgrounds and origins. Access to the Ismaili Centre is through a landscaped park that surrounds buildings interspersed with courtyards and open patios. The complex combines multipurpose halls, open and enclosed areas for social functions, exhibitions and cultural presentations with offices and spaces for more contemplative gatherings of members of the Ismaili community.
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The Ismaili Centre Dubai. Photo: Gary Otte
The Ismaili Centre, Dubai is a complex of creative spaces for contemplative, cultural, educational and recreational purposes, designed to encourage understanding and the sharing of wisdom from many perspectives. Built on land that was donated by the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, the Centre was opened on 26 March 2008 as part of the commemoration of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Golden Jubilee. Regional and cosmopolitan in its conception, the Ismaili Centre, Dubai draws on spiritual and intellectual roots that give it contemporary resonance. Its courtyards, gardens and watercourses, set amidst interlinking interiors, propose a harmony of tradition and timelessness.
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The Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe. Photo: Gary Otte
Opened in 2009, the Ismaili Centre, Dushanbe is the first such Centre in Central Asia — a region that has been home to Ismaili Muslims for more than a thousand years. It stands as both a reminder of great history and accomplishment, and a call on the peoples of the region to reflect on that inheritance as they shape the world of tomorrow. Inspired by some of the region’s most distinctive monuments, the architecture of the Ismaili Centre blends many craft and artisanal traditions of Central Asia. It is designed to facilitate cultural and intellectual exchange, and to re-invigorate the spirit of enquiry characterised by scholars whose contributions over the centuries were encouraged by the Ismaili Muslim community under the patronage of its leadership.

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