Interview with Dr Shafik Sachedina, Head of the Department of Jamati Institutions — The Ismaili on Twitter

Following the recent appointment by Mawlana Hazar Imam of a new Board of Governors of The Institute of Ismaili Studies, Dr Shafik Sachedina reflects back on the history, the ongoing impact, and planned future development of the Institute.

Alle Informationen zur Corona-Schutzimpfung in Nordrhein-Westfalen — NRW News in Deutsch

Nordrhein-Westfalen ist auf die Corona-Schutzimpfung vorbereitet. Das Land organisiert den Gesamtprozess des Impfens einschließlich der Logistik für die Impfstoffe im Land und die Bereitstellung des Impfzubehörs (Spritzen, Kanülen). Dazu gehört unter anderem die Verteilung der Impfstoffe bis hin zu den Impfzentren vor Ort. Auf dieser Seite sind alle Informationen zum Thema Corona-Schutzimpfung gebündelt. CORONA-SCHUTZIMPFUNG DIE…

“Avarice and Greed” -Maxims of Ali, Part 23 — Ismaili Digest

GOOGLE.COM — The avaricious man is treasurer to his heirs. ~~ The avaricious man is poor, even if the whole world is his. ~~ A miser always feels humiliated, and a jealous man is for ever diseased. ~~ Greed and covetousness dulls the faculties of Judgement and wisdom. ~~ Greed is permanent slavery. ~~ When…

Angela Merkel ‘incredibly proud’ of BioNTech founders — Deutsche Welle de News and Video

The German chancellor has voiced her appreciation for BioNTech, the small German firm behind the first coronavirus vaccine to get regulatory approval. Merkel said the shot will save “many lives.” BioNTech founders Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci say their breakthrough was due to international cooperationand a fantastic team German Chancellor Angela Merkel praised the accomplishments…

In the footsteps of Jesus — A Photo Essay on Qantara de | View photos

Jesus, born a Jew, spent his days in the region now known as Israel. He was born in Bethlehem and lived by the Sea of Galilee. Christians believe that he was crucified at Golgotha outside Jerusalem – only to rise from the dead three days later Grotto of the Nativity: the Grotto of the Nativity…

TEDx – Disagreement: An Innate Part of Pluralism — Ismaili Digest

EDITORS’ NOTE: In his recent TEDx Talk, Sahil Badruddin — Ismaili Digest’s Managing Editor and Ismaili Ignition co-founder — expands the Golden Rule to the way we treat and really respect other people’s ideas. He also explains that intellectual diversity means disagreement. Without difference, intellectual diversity or pluralism is impossible. In other words, if we…

Portugal- The return of the new ECD @ Home cycle: Building a foundation for the future that starts early.

Preview in new tab Early childhood development programs and activities protect children from stress, increase learning at home and lay the foundation for learning at school. Special attention needs to be given to the development of early childhood. The University of Chicago professor James Heckman, who won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2000, when…

New Members Appointed by Mawlana Hazar Imam to Board of Governors of the Institute of Ismaili Studies Reflect Diversity and Gender Balance — Barakah com

Text and photos prepared and compiled by MALIK MERCHANT from Ilm magazine, the Ismaili and IIS websites Mawlana Hazar Imam met with leaders of the Ismailia Association and Ismaili scholars in April 1975 in Paris. A decision was taken at the world conference to create the Institute of Ismaili Studies. Photo: Ilm magazine, October 1975….

Talika Mubarak of Mawlana Hazar Imam, 13 December 2020 — The Ismaili

On the occasion of Salgirah, Mawlana Hazar Imam has graciously sent a Talika Mubarak to the global Jamat, which is being shared via The Ismaili. English | Français | Português | العربية  | فارسی | ગુજરાતી | Русский | اردو | Tочики 11th December 2020 My beloved spiritual children, On the occasion of my birthday,…

Ginan: "Dhan Dhan Aajno Daadd Lore" – Taufiq & Nasreen Karmali (Salgirah 2020 Special Presentation) — JollyGul Main Channel

  Dhan Dhan Aajno Daadd Lore It’s an auspicious day today! JollyGul.com presents Pir Sadardin’s “Dhan Dhan Aajno Daadd Lore” gracefully recited by Taufiq and Nasreen Karmali. This popular ginan is widely recited during Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Birthday Celebrations every year.. JollyGul.com is presenting this to the Jamat as part of Salgirah 2020 Celebrations on…

Salgirah — The Ismaili

Throughout history, Ismaili Muslims have been led by a living, hereditary Imam-of-the-Time descended from the progeny of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) through his cousin and son-in-law, Hazrat Ali, and his daughter, Hazrat Bibi Fatima.  by a living, hereditary Imam-of-the-Time descended from the progeny of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him…

Book: The Ismaili Imams: A Biographical History — By Dr. Farhad Daftary

The Ismailis are a major Shi‘i Muslim community in the world today, settled in over 25 countries across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and North America. They are the only Muslims to have a living hereditary spiritual guide, the Nizari Ismaili Imam. This book is the first collection of biographies of all the Ismaili…

Watch two Videos explaining on Covid-19 Vaccines: How Do Vaccines Generate Immunity Against Viruses and MODERNA | PFIZER/BIONTECH | ASTRAZENECA: COVID-19 Vaccine Safety and Efficacy

( Video One) How Do Vaccines Generate Immunity Against Viruses / At Home Science for Kids / bite-sized SCIENCE Want to learn how vaccines generate immunity against viruses? Our scientist, Anubhav, teaches us about the immune system and the importance of vaccines. We are delivering bite-sized SCIENCE, a series of lessons for children 6 yrs…

USA: 7th Annual Islamic Arts Festival Ceremony took place at Houston City — Video By Zafar Tahir

This is the Opening Ceremony of the 7th Annual Islamic Arts Festival. Ceremony took place at the Houston City Hall and the festival was officially inaugurated by Mayor of Houston the Honorable Sylvester Turner at 10:30 AM on Saturday 5th of December 2020. Joining the Mayor was District Attorney of Fort Bend county the Honorable…

PHOTO ESSAY: CHITRAL THROUGH THE LENS OF AN EYE SURGEON — SIMERG PHOTO COM

By Badrudin Kurwa Scenic Chitral Armed with a special magnifying lens, some surgical equipment and plenty of courage and faith, Badrudin Kurwa set out on a mission to restore sight to people blinded by cataracts in a remote corner of the world – Chitral in Northern Pakistan. His mission was part of the Time and…

ARTE documentary: German couple fights for girls’ literacy in Afghanistan, Watch the Video | The project has been under threat since the association’s main donor, Misereor, stopped funding

Ofarin is an association working hard in Afghanistan to provide girls an education. Founded by German aid worker Paul Schwittek it has transformed the lives of a generation of Afghan girls, but now his project is coming to an end. Educating Afghani Girls German couple Peter Schwittek and his wife Annemarie Guaranteeing the schooling of…

Pakistan: Aga Khan Agency for Habitat wins World Habitat Awards Gold Award | Watch Video

Islamabad, Pakistan, 3 December 2020 – The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) won the World Habitat Awards 2020 Gold Award today for its “Integrating Indigenous Knowledge and Technology for Safer Habitat” project.  In the winning project, AKAH pioneered the use of Hazard Vulnerability and Risk Assessments (HVRAs), which integrate science, technology and local knowledge…

4 Videos by The Ismaili: Pursuing dreams on the roof of the world | Planning for Opportunity | Close to Home – Al Khimyah | “Ya Ali Madad”–Song by young members across the world

Pursuing dreams on the roof of the world — Education at mountain region Source: The Ismaili 26 Nov 2020 AKAH – Aga Khan Agency for Habitat: Planning for Opportunity This year’s theme for World Habitat Day, Housing for All: A Better Urban Future, is an opportunity to reflect on the state of housing in our…

Building connections through connectivity — By Ameeqa Qureshi on The Ismaili

Over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, many in the Ismaili community, and indeed, the global community, have collectively strived to achieve a sense of optimism towards the future, propelled by the value we place on human connection. “The right to hope is the most powerful human motivation I know,” said Mawlana Hazar Imam in…

Videos on Covid-19: How should coronavirus vaccines be distributed? | COVID-19 Special — DW (Deutsche Welle) and what kind of Test available — WHO

How should coronavirus vaccines be distributed? | COVID-19 Special — DW (Deutsche Welle) Video As coronavirus vaccines receive approval and become available to the world, the next questions to crop up are the ethics behind vaccine distribution: Who will be the first to be vaccinated. Not only do we have to take into account which…