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Proverb of the day from Greece: 'Death does not just steal your future; its primary act is to rob you of the illusion that you were the main character...' A modern Greek saying that puts life, death and self-importance into perspective

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Canada Visit Update Episode 6

Join our host, Aziz Morady, for the latest edition of the Canada Visit Update series.

🫶🎶 In Episode 6, we visit Generations Calgary, where residents, family members, and volunteers share how they are preparing for Didar and what this special occasion means to them ...

African Proverb of the Day: “One who eats alone cannot… — Life lessons on happiness, community, loneliness, human connection and why life is better together

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Part 3 - The Ismaili Update: Europe visit

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His Highness the Aga Khan concludes visit to Germany

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His Highness the Aga Khan meets with Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Villa Borsig ...

Ismaili Imamat strengthens ties with Federal Republic of Germany

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As Iran’s Patriarch Is Mourned, Glimpses of a Changing Tehran

Throughout the capital, the government is using Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral to project strength at a time of great uncertainty for Iran.

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Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player’s Suspension. Now He’s Eligible to Play.

The reversal of Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension is highly unusual. It was the first time since 1962 that FIFA has nullified a suspension for a red card received during the World Cup.

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The Ismaili Sounds is pleased to present “Noore Jaane Man”, a devotional expression of love, reverence, and spiritual longing for the Imam of the Time. A poetic endeavor on the occasion of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit with the Continental Europe Jamat in Germany, it celebrates the Imam’s guidance ...

Japan reveals new Noetra plan to flood the country with 10 million robots by 2040 — including work in the nursing, food and drink sectors
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Japan wants millions of robots to help care for its elderly citizens

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The Ismaili Update: Europe visit - Part 2

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Mawlana Hazar Imam graces European Jamat with didar

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The Ismaili Update: Europe visit - Part 1

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After the Great Wall of China, Africa is building an 8,000-km 'Wall of Trees' to fight climate change, restore land and feed millions | - The Times of India

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To Reveal the Rhythmic Roots of Laughter, Just Tickle an Ape

A study of chimps, gorillas and other great apes, including human children, sheds light on how laughter has evolved.

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China, India Compete Over Buddhism Ahead of Dalai Lama Succession

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United by 'generosity, service, compassion': Ismaili Muslim Community celebrates 29 years of Stampede breakfasts

The Ismaili community welcomed Calgarians and visitors alike to enjoy food and connect as a community, emphasizing that Calgary's diversity

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Important Updates

- Didar for the Jamat residing in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba will take place on Friday, July 24 in Calgary.
- Didar for the Jamat residing in British Columbia will take place on Sunday, July 26 in Vancouver.
- Visit Registration deadline is Sunday, July 5 - Refer to the ...

Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Germany

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Quote of the day by Charles Bukowski: 'Nobody can save you but yourself, and you're worth saving. It's a war not easily won but if anything is worth winning this is it...' German-American teaches why the hardest battle is the one you fight within

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Quote of the day by Lao Tzu: ‘Stop leaving and you will arrive. Stop searching and you will see. Stop running away and you will be found’ - Ancient philosopher’s timeless wisdom on why we attract our deepest desires when we stop chasing them

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African proverb of the day: 'The forest not only hides man's enemies but is full of man's medicine, healing power and...' - this thought-provoking African saying teaches life lessons on importance of our environment and why nature is humanity's greatest resource

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July 3, 2026 | Canada
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To support the Jamat travelling for the Western Canada Visit, the following have been arranged:

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Proverb of the day: 'A chameleon can only change its colour but never...' Life lessons from African proverb on core values, character, identity, adaptability and authenticity

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Proverb of the day highlights an African proverb that teaches the value of protecting your identity while ...

Arabic proverb of the day: 'The monkey is a gazelle in its mother's eyes'…a saying about parental love and how affection shapes perception across cultures - The Times of India

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Very interesting information just before Hazar Imam's Mulaqat in Germany!

German public university creates Islamic theology faculty
Christoph Strack
07/02/2026July 2, 2026

The University of Münster is the first public university in Europe to establish an Islamic theology faculty, a move that ...

Upper Chitral: Firing by unknown persons, Mukhkiani of community hall martyred, Mukhkiani injured

Ismaili Mukhi Injured, Mukhiani Martyred in a Gun Shot

A tragic incident has deeply saddened the Ismaili community. According to local reports, unidentified gunmen opened fire on Mukhi Bulbul Azam ...

Mass Mournings,
6 Days and 2 Countries: Iran Prepares to Bury Supreme Leader

Long-delayed funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed during U.S.-Israeli strikes at the war’s outset, are set to begin Friday. For the regime, it is a critical moment to demonstrate that it has endured ...

Over a third of households in Poland now consist of one person amid demographic change

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Over one third of households in Poland (35%) now consist of just a single person, up from 22% in 2006. Meanwhile ...