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The Aga Khan University Hospital Achieves Fifth Successive International Quality Accreditation

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The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH,N) has been accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI ...

A person goes to an Indian jeweler to buy a ring and she sees a ring on display and asks the price and she is told 50,000 rupees. She says ararar (expression of disgust). She sees another bigger ring and inquires the price.

The jeweler tells her 2 times ararar!

Why do Gorakhnathis wear Earrings?

There is a ceremony popular with Gorakhnathis where the Guru pierces the ear of the disciple. The Guru plugs the disciple’s ears with neem wood sticks till the time that the wound heals.

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World's largest high-speed-rail tunneling machine passes 10,000 meters beneath Yangtze

BEIJING -- China's domestically developed, world's largest-diameter high-speed-rail shield tunneling machine "Linghang" surpassed the 10,000-meter mark on Tuesday, leaving just 1,000 meters to reach the south ...

Why Ismaili Muslims Are So Peaceful? || The Story of Unity, Faith & Service

Why are Ismaili Muslims known for being one of the most peaceful, progressive, and united Muslim communities in the world?

In this powerful video, we take you inside the Ismaili way of life — a path guided by a Living ...

How West Africa contributes to the $450 billion business of human trafficking

Human trafficking, which generates an estimated $450 billion annually, is reportedly being driven by a fiscal engine prevalent in the West African market.

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Just a question: Where did the Imam come from and where did he depart to? Isn't Lisbon Mowlas residence?

Saudi Arabia Deports 24,000 Pakistani Beggars After Warning To Islamabad

Saudi Arabia alone has deported 24,000 Pakistanis over allegations of begging, while the UAE has imposed visa restrictions on most Pakistani citizens, citing concerns that some were "getting involved in criminal activities ...

Return of the King? Not Quite.

America’s recent flirtation with kingship is unsettling, but history has shown us that monarchy is much more than power grabs and gilded rooms.

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Saudi Arabia introduces new Hajj transport rules; fines up to SR100,000 ($27,000) | World News - The Times of India

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What Is Your Greatest Superstition?

First, we knocked on wood. Then we asked a visual artist, a designer, a psychic medium, a makeup artist and a conductor to each reveal their biggest superstitions.

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The World Order Is Shifting. Will Democracy Catch Up?

I was ousted from Thai politics. Here’s what that taught me about the state of democracy today.

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When Silicon Valley Seeks the Sacred

In an uncertain and often frightening world, more people are searching for meaning in communities of faith.

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Quite few times I requested on this Forum for the REAL definition of Noor, so for no proper definition. .
Shah Karim provided the meaning of Noor as Light in his 1965 interview. Just as light is used in many situations such as light in the bulb, light of our hearts, light of heavens and earth ...

swamidada786 wrote: Sun Dec 14, 2025 7:58 pm Atleast you admitted Dua is Sharia, then what is the batni aspect of Dua? Through Sharia one enter in Haqiqa.

The meaning of Dua is the batin. Each murid will interpret phrases of Dua based on his/her understanding. There cannot be one meaning for everyone.

I quoted Dua which is foundation of our Ismaili Tariqa that there is no mention of word Noor in Dua. It was just for information. I do believe Hazar Imam is Noor of Allah.
Dua is our Sharia, the zaheri aspect of our faith which every Ismaili is expected to practice. The batini aspects may not be ...

Message from the UK Jamati Institutions

We appreciate that the Jamat is longing for Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to the UK however we kindly remind the Jamat that messages currently in circulation are unofficial and should neither be relied upon nor forwarded.

The timing and manner of ...

A Global Minority With a Powerful Voice - Ismaili Jamat

A Global Minority With a Powerful Voice - Ismaili Jamat.
It is a topic on The Shia Imami Nizari Ismaili Aga Khani Community.
We are One Jammat.

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China tried for 40 years and finally succeeded — 400 million-ton atmospheric harvest targeting global pollution

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It seems like China tried for 40 years and has finally succeeded in what seems like the biggest ...

7 countries with the largest international migrant populations

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Migration is shaping the 21st century like few forces have in history. People move for work, education, family, refuge ...

Ginan Insights: Towards a Religiohistory of Ginans- Ali Asani

Association for the Study of Ginans (ASG) presents Ginan Insights, a webinar series that aims to provide a platform for past and current areas of research into the remarkable poetic heritage of Ginans. This ASG Annual lecture features ...

The National Conciliation and Arbitration Board (NCAB) UK

"Any differences between murids must be resolved through tolerance, understanding, compassion, dialogue, forgiveness and generosity, all of which represent the ethics of Islam"
(Mawlana Shah Karim, Al Khwabi, Syria, 9 November 2001 ...

World’s Tallest Hotel Opens at 1,237 Feet with More Than 1,000 Rooms

The Ciel Dubai Marina resides in the United Arab Emirates' city, permanently changing Dubai's skyline

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Message from the President of the Ismaili Council for Portugal

We are pleased to share the speech delivered today, December 12th, by the President of the Ismaili Council for Portugal, Yasmin Bhudarally. On behalf of the Ismaili Institutions, this speech conveys our gratitude and a brief ...

As we remember our beloved Mawla Shah Karim on his 89th birthday, we recite Salawats and offer Shukhrana for his love, guidance and assistance throughout our lives … I pray that we all find comfort in reciting Salawats and recalling our beloved Mawla’s happy memories. We love you our beloved Mawla ...

The Ismaili Constitution and not ALL Farmans, even since 4 February 2025 have not yet been made available despite reminders by Hazar Imam in Farmans since 4 Feb 2025.
I sincerely hope the Leaders will do so soon, and I hope before the next Didar. I look forward to them.
I have with me official ...

This document clearly outlines what Hazar Imam has directed all members of the Jamat — including leaders — to understand, share, and act upon, without exception. It sets out the specific directions, goals, and priorities for every murid to uphold.

All Farmans made recently are being made ...

100,000 Ordered to Evacuate as Rivers Rise in Washington State

Days of heavy rain pushed waterways to record flood levels in a mountainous region north of Seattle. “Do not wait,” local officials warned residents, urging them to seek higher ground.

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Leaders of Syrian Jamat
Sheraton Hotel
Damascus Syria
May 8, 1980

""When you return to your homes, I would like you to take back with you My Farman concerning unity, friendship and brotherhood. Keep in mind the Farman that I have sent you, either in writing or this afternoon. Remember also that ...

In an interview Shah Karim said," The only miracle in Islam is Quran".
You have to keep in mind that this statement was made in a context of a public interview and not a Farman. What Hazar Imam tells his Jamat in his Farmans is very different than what he tells a public audience. The public is a ...