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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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INFORMATION FOR YOU
TRAVELLERS
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 ...

Quote of the Day by Mother Teresa: ‘Some people come in our life as blessings; some come in your life as lessons’ - why not everyone is meant to stay in your life explained by Saint Teresa of Calcutta

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Quote of the Day by Mother Teresa offers a profound perspective on relationships ...

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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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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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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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