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by kmaherali
Wed Mar 18, 2026 8:53 am
Forum: Customs and Traditions
Topic: Nutrition and Food Related
Replies: 45
Views: 109229

Nawruz nutrition: A time for renewal

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The occasion of Nawruz symbolises ...
by kmaherali
Wed Mar 18, 2026 8:32 am
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: Facts about Navroz
Replies: 84
Views: 159598

Re: Facts about Navroz

The New Year reset is almost here

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by kmaherali
Wed Mar 18, 2026 7:47 am
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: VOLUNTEERS - SEVA - SEWA - TKN
Replies: 239
Views: 362021

Re: VOLUNTEERS - SEVA - SEWA - TKN

Dr. Salim Surani’s Global Commitment Through Time and Knowledge Nazrana Strengthens AKU–East Africa

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by kmaherali
Wed Mar 18, 2026 5:55 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Social Evils
Replies: 128
Views: 232402

Re: Social Evils

Dinner and No Drinks: Restaurants Are Struggling as Americans Drink Less

Traditionally a reliable revenue stream for restaurants, alcoholic drinks are down markedly — and the bottom line is, too.

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by kmaherali
Tue Mar 17, 2026 7:26 pm
Forum: Inspiration
Topic: Teachable Moments
Replies: 210
Views: 338412

Re: Teachable Moments

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Dear Karim,

I wanted to share something with you in case you need to fill your cup ...
by kmaherali
Tue Mar 17, 2026 5:18 pm
Forum: Padhramnis, Mulaquats and Didar other than Jubilees
Topic: Eastern Canada Deedar and visit March 25-31
Replies: 41
Views: 26815

Re: Eastern Canada Deedar and visit March 25-31

📌 *Shukrana Tasbih*

📿 🤲 Shukrana tasbih will be recited during morning and evening Jamatkhana ceremonies in the days leading up to Mawlana Hazar Imam’s arrival in Canada, beginning *Wednesday, March 18* in the evening and *Thursday, March 19* in the morning.
by kmaherali
Tue Mar 17, 2026 2:27 pm
Forum: Contemporary
Topic: ASIA
Replies: 281
Views: 578710

Dozens Killed, Possibly Many More, in Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul

The attack hit a drug rehabilitation facility, and Afghanistan vowed to retaliate, risking an escalation of the conflict between the two countries.

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by kmaherali
Tue Mar 17, 2026 9:46 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Mawlana Sultan Mohamed Shah and others on Meditation
Replies: 172
Views: 271754

Re: Mawlana Sultan Mohamed Shah and others on Meditation

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by kmaherali
Tue Mar 17, 2026 8:37 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: PRIVATE PHILANTHROPY
Replies: 182
Views: 278714

Re: PRIVATE PHILANTHROPY

The Billionaire Backlash Against a Philanthropic Dream

The Giving Pledge, once trendy among the world’s richest, has come upon hard times.

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by kmaherali
Tue Mar 17, 2026 6:15 am
Forum: Padhramnis, Mulaquats and Didar other than Jubilees
Topic: Eastern Canada Deedar and visit March 25-31
Replies: 41
Views: 26815

Re: Eastern Canada Deedar and visit March 25-31

IMPORTANT UPDATES

Information on transportation is now available - refer to Didar Quebec & Maritimes - Key Information https://iicanada.org/visit/planyourvisit/didarquebec and Didar Ontario - Key Information pages https://iicanada.org/visit/planyourvisit/didarontario.

Dates, venues and timings ...
by kmaherali
Mon Mar 16, 2026 7:56 pm
Forum: Padhramnis, Mulaquats and Didar other than Jubilees
Topic: UK Didar and visit, complete coverage
Replies: 91
Views: 109127

Re: UK Didar and visit, complete coverage

Primary Week 8 - Post-Didar: I Carry the Light

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by kmaherali
Mon Mar 16, 2026 4:21 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Infrastructure and Construction
Replies: 28
Views: 24824

Re: Infrastructure and Construction

Asia’s Largest International Airport to Be Inaugurated Under 45 Days

India’s newest major airport in Uttar Pradesh moves closer to launch after regulatory approval.

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DELHI- The ...
by kmaherali
Sun Mar 15, 2026 12:27 pm
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: VOLUNTEERS - SEVA - SEWA - TKN
Replies: 239
Views: 362021

Re: VOLUNTEERS - SEVA - SEWA - TKN

How skills training is shaping women’s lives in Hunza

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by kmaherali
Sun Mar 15, 2026 8:53 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: FAITH AND SCIENCE
Replies: 277
Views: 332081

Pope Leo on Mathematics Day: Moral dimension must be upheld

Pope Leo XIV, who taught mathematics and physics, sends a message on the occasion of the International Day of Mathematics, reiterating that having a great deal of knowledge is not enough if we do not know who we are or what the meaning of life is.

By Deborah Castellano Lubov

Pay attention to the ...
by kmaherali
Sun Mar 15, 2026 6:00 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: The Workplace
Replies: 62
Views: 97455

Re: The Workplace

Why the Kids Won’t Farm

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By Brooks Lamb

Mr. Lamb is the author of “Love for the Land: Lessons From Farmers Who Persist in Place” and works for the American Farmland Trust. He wrote from ...
by kmaherali
Sat Mar 14, 2026 1:17 pm
Forum: Rites and Ceremonies
Topic: VOLUNTEERS - SEVA - SEWA - TKN
Replies: 239
Views: 362021

Re: VOLUNTEERS - SEVA - SEWA - TKN

From Diagnosis to Treatment in Neurology: Canadian Zaitoon Shivji’s TKN Journey at FMIC-Kabul

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by kmaherali
Sat Mar 14, 2026 1:03 pm
Forum: Padhramnis, Mulaquats and Didar other than Jubilees
Topic: Eastern Canada Deedar and visit March 25-31
Replies: 41
Views: 26815

Re: Eastern Canada Deedar and visit March 25-31

SAFETY & PREPAREDNESS

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The safety and well-being of the Jamat and our inter-faith family members is a shared priority during the Visit. Screening procedures ...
by kmaherali
Sat Mar 14, 2026 9:26 am
Forum: Institutional Activities
Topic: News on and about Nation Media
Replies: 34
Views: 117924

Re: News on and about Nation Media

Fears for press freedom as billionaire takes control of East Africa's largest media house

Wycliffe Muia
Nairobi

The Citizen Rostam Aziz, wearing a blue shirt, speaking at a press conference The Citizen
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by kmaherali
Sat Mar 14, 2026 7:44 am
Forum: Art, Architecture, Music
Topic: General Art & Architecture of Interest
Replies: 130
Views: 192571

Re: General Art & Architecture of Interest

A Chilean Master of Modest Design Wins Architecture’s Top Prize

The naming of Smiljan Radic as the next Pritzker laureate was delayed by the disclosure of Jeffrey Epstein’s friendship with Tom Pritzker, who has now distanced himself from the prize.

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by kmaherali
Fri Mar 13, 2026 9:00 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: BUDHISM
Replies: 40
Views: 88677

Re: BUDHISM

Why is Buddhism shrinking worldwide?

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Buddhists are the world’s only major religious group whose population shrank between 2010 and 2020, according to a recent Pew Research ...
by kmaherali
Fri Mar 13, 2026 3:20 pm
Forum: Padhramnis, Mulaquats and Didar other than Jubilees
Topic: Eastern Canada Deedar and visit March 25-31
Replies: 41
Views: 26815

Re: Eastern Canada Deedar and visit March 25-31

VIDEO: CANADA VISIT UPDATE – EPISODE 3

In this third installment of our Canada Visit Update, host Zahra Premji brings us the latest energy from Vancouver and beyond as we prepare for Mawlana Hazar Imam’s historic first Jamati visit to Canada.

This episode highlights the multifaceted ways our ...
by kmaherali
Fri Mar 13, 2026 9:26 am
Forum: Institutional Activities
Topic: AKTC Work in the world
Replies: 352
Views: 596343

Re: AKTC Work in the world

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by kmaherali
Fri Mar 13, 2026 6:34 am
Forum: Contemporary
Topic: THE MIDDLE EAST
Replies: 293
Views: 393553

Re: THE MIDDLE EAST

Why Is Iran Blocking the Strait of Hormuz?

With attacks and threats, Tehran is using the world’s most important transit point for oil and gas as leverage against its enemies.

Where ships have been attacked
The paths of ships struck in and near the Persian Gulf

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Note: Damage is as of ...
by kmaherali
Fri Mar 13, 2026 4:38 am
Forum: Padhramnis, Mulaquats and Didar other than Jubilees
Topic: Eastern Canada Deedar and visit March 25-31
Replies: 41
Views: 26815

Re: Eastern Canada Deedar and visit March 25-31

REFLECTIONS ON DIDAR

EPISODE 3: ADAB - IN THE PRESENCE OF THE IMAM

Join Alwaeza Farzana Lalani as she provides insight to help us prepare for the upcoming Didar of Mawlana Hazar Imam. Using historical examples, and reflections on the relationship between the Imam and his murals, Alwaeza Lalani ...
by kmaherali
Thu Mar 12, 2026 7:33 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Christianity
Replies: 311
Views: 398427

Re: Christianity

Notions of ‘Christendom’ often miss the mark – medieval Europe’s ideas about faith and power were not so simple

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by kmaherali
Thu Mar 12, 2026 12:20 pm
Forum: Books
Topic: IIS Catalogue and Publications
Replies: 76
Views: 244543

Re: IIS Catalogue and Publications

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by kmaherali
Thu Mar 12, 2026 10:40 am
Forum: Padhramnis, Mulaquats and Didar other than Jubilees
Topic: Eastern Canada Deedar and visit March 25-31
Replies: 41
Views: 26815

Re: Eastern Canada Deedar and visit March 25-31

VISIT SCHEDULE
March 11, 2026 | Canada

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It is with immense joy and gratitude that we welcome Mawlana Hazar Imam for the upcoming Canada Visit.

The Visit for Eastern ...
by kmaherali
Thu Mar 12, 2026 10:09 am
Forum: Institutional Activities
Topic: THE IIS ACTIVITIES
Replies: 175
Views: 262124

Re: THE IIS ACTIVITIES

Conference

Elemental: Ismaili Perspectives on Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Ether

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by kmaherali
Thu Mar 12, 2026 9:20 am
Forum: Qasidas & Geets
Topic: Shan e Ali
Replies: 2
Views: 1330

Re: Shan e Ali - Glory of Ali

Google translation:

Even the hopeless becomes filled with hope,
even the ungrateful becomes appreciative.
Just have your loving gaze on them,
what is a human being — even the devil becomes an angel.

If the dust of “Dar-Ali” meets the forehead,
then even the unlucky one becomes blessed.
If the holy ...
by kmaherali
Wed Mar 11, 2026 5:11 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: SOCIAL TRENDS
Replies: 174
Views: 276442

Re: SOCIAL TRENDS

'Too high a cost': Singaporeans say parenthood isn't worth it despite years of cash incentives
By Binh Minh, Phan Anh March 9, 2026 | 07:56 pm PT
'Too high a cost': Singaporeans say parenthood isn't worth it despite years of cash incentives
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