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Volunteerism and Leadership

When you leave this hall, remember that in the Imam's heart, in His thoughts, in His love, you have a position of priority, a very special position. And in your own ways you are leaders, without titles, without decoration, without offices, but what you do in the Jamat ...

Quote of the Day Lao Tzu: ‘Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish - too much…’ Chinese philosopher on balance and patience in leadership

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Ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu's wisdom on leadership, particularly his "small fish" analogy, highlights the perils of over ...

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JOURNEY TO DIDAR
June 26, 2026 | Canada

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As we prepare for Mawlana Hazar Imam's arrival in Western Canada, join us for an interactive Journey to Didar ...

Chinese proverb of the day: 'A Single Conversation with a Wise Man Is Worth a Month’s Study of Books' teaches how to learn life lesson in today's social media oriented era

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Chinese proverb of the day remains highly relevant in the age of Generation Z. While modern technology provides ...

Doctors Thought It Was Asthma. A.I. Flagged a Serious Heart Problem.

Artificial intelligence programs can spot patterns in electrocardiograms that humans miss. Now, one program is going to be widely available — for free — to doctors.

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Proverb of the day: 'A cat may go to a monastery, but...' Life lessons from African proverb on fundamental nature, intrinsic characteristics, surroundings, authenticity and self-acceptance, behavioral consistency and realistic expectations

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Proverb of the Day: "A cat may go to a ...

Why the True Death Toll of Venezuela’s Quakes Is So Hard to Know

Five days after devastating twin earthquakes flattened entire residential neighborhoods, experts fear the official death toll of 1,719 could be a serious undercount.

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Ghost story by Misty https://ghoststories.quora.com/Ghost-story-by-Misty

So I haven't told any of my friends about this but my father passed away recently and so did my husbands uncle. Well my dad was crematied and so was my husbands uncle. Well we have their ashes in our apartment and every night ...

Thousands Flee South Africa as Anti-Immigrant Attacks Grow

A threat to all undocumented foreigners to leave the country by Tuesday has led many to set up street camps as they try to get out.

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Unlocking the Wisdom of Japanese Proverbs: Why Slow Growth Leads to Lasting Success | World News - The Times of India

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'The tree that grows too fast…'

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Quote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci: “The painter who draws merely by practice and by eye, without any reason, is like a mirror which copies everything placed in front of it without being conscious of their existence”

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“Victory parade” in Trieste, 1945. The city was liberated by the Kiwis street by street but the Italian campaign was led by the US. The Kiwis decided to justice had to be served.

Denmark Moves to Ban the Islamic Call to Prayer Nationwide and Says It Has No Place Over Danish Rooftops

Nationwide ban on adhan ignites debate over religious freedom and secularism
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After laying off hundreds of engineers, GM now replaces more than 1,000 workers with 50 robots at its flagship plant in the US; says: We are implementing … - The Times of India

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Didar Day - Key Information

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CANADA VISIT FUND
June 22, 2026 | Canada

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As we prepare to welcome Mawlana Hazar Imam for his visit to Canada, the Canada Visit Fund (CVF) is a way of ...

Satellite images show scope of devastation in Venezuela after dual earthquakes

By Saturday, three days after the earthquakes, more than 1,400 people had been confirmed dead and the crisis was continuing.

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Nigerian proverb of the day: "What an old man sees while lying down, a young man can never see even when he climbs up in a tree" and a lesson in experience, judgement and wisdom - The Times of India

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London Heathrow Flight 120 …
… was flying to Malaga with Silly Sam the pilot and Silly Sal the co-pilot.

As they approached the airport, they peered out of the cockpit window. “Blimey,” said Silly Sam. “Would you look at how blooming short that runway is?”

‘You're not kidding, Silly Sam,” said ...

Messe Berlin Locker Booking Now Open

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Canada Visit Update Episode 5 (Western Edition)

Join our host, Dr. Hakique Virani, for the latest edition of the Canada Visit Update series!

In this episode, we connect with Jamati members across the country to hear their thoughts, reflections, and excitement as we prepare for Mawlana Hazar Imam ...

A city has planted 880,000 trees and 2.5 million smaller plants since 2016, reduced the temperature by up to 3°C in some areas, and won an international award for using vegetation to combat urban heat in Colombia.

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Pakistani Hindus join Shiite Muslims in Muharram observances honoring Imam Hussein

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UCA convenes International Conference on Mountains, Climate and Health in Central Asia

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Now THAT is a sneaky cat!

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The house looked normal, but every family that moved in eventually left.

Years ago, a woman named Martha spent every day waiting in her kitchen for her missing husband to return. She sat in the same corner for years until ...

UCA celebrates Class of 2026 and concludes Silver Jubilee Year
University of Central Asia

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UCA celebrates Class of 2026 and concludes Silver Jubilee Year

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