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By explaining the causes and impacts of climate change to our children, we can empower them to become informed and engaged stewards of the environment.

Climate change is the most important topic affecting the future of our children. As responsible parents, it's important for us to talk to them about the issue. This article can help you explain climate change in a way that’s easy for children to understand.

An Arabic-script ambigram, where ‘Muhammad’ upside down is read as ‘Ali’ and vice versa.

This week, Shia Muslims across the world observe Eid-e Ghadir, marking the anniversary of an important event in Muslim history. According to Shia belief, tradition, and interpretation of history, this occasion commemorates the pivotal gathering at Ghadir Khumm, when Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) — based on a divine command from Allah — designated Hazrat Ali as his successor and the first in the continuing line of hereditary Imams.

Due to the rapid development of AI, it will soon raise a series of broader concerns about how we live our lives.

In today’s world, artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a game changer. From chatbots to self-driving cars to virtual assistants, AI is everywhere, promising convenience and incredible advancements. But as this powerful technology grows, what will it mean for our future?

As summer temperatures soar, extreme heat events can be critical tests of survival.

As summer begins in the northern hemisphere, many regions are bracing for another season of record-breaking heat waves. While some of us may enjoy the sunny weather, others may suffer from exhaustion, dehydration, or heat stroke. How can we all stay safe and comfortable during these scorching days?

In an Irshad Mubarak made in Shugnan, Tajikistan, in 1998, Mawlana Hazar Imam spoke of the purpose of wealth in Islam. “Wealth and power are not objectives in themselves, but are to be used in the service of others,” he explained.

Ali-Zia Kerawala lives in Houston and is currently in a Master’s Program for Clinical Mental Health Counselling pursuing certification as a Licensed Professional Counsellor.

I’ll never forget the feeling of the sand beneath my feet as I walked along the beach, watching the tide come in. I’ll never forget the sound of 120 people wincing audibly as I dislocated my elbow at a middle school wrestling meet. Most of all, I’ll never forget the way the entire world and all its problems melted away as I sped down a hill on my longboard.

 Economic empowerment, at its core, means having enough money to not only meet our basic needs but also to dream beyond mere survival.

We sometimes hear about “economic empowerment” and its role in helping families and communities to progress from one generation to the next. But what does it actually mean, and why is it important? 

This week, alongside our sisters and brothers in Islam, we commemorate Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice. The occasion recalls the monotheistic ethos at the heart of the Abrahamic traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Search for "Muslim Footprints" on your favourite podcast platform today.

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El segundo episodio de Muslim Footprints -Huellas Musulmanas- nos transporta a los primeros días del Islam. Acompañados por el invitado de esta semana, el Dr. Stephen Burge, examinaremos la extraordinaria vida y trayectoria del Profeta Muhammad (la paz sea con él y su familia).

Search for "Muslim Footprints" on your favourite podcast platform today.

Join us for the second episode of Muslim Footprints as we travel back in time to the earliest days of Islam. Accompanied by this week’s guest Dr Stephen Burge, we examine the remarkable life and journey of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family).

This rendering of the Aga Hall Estate project depicts a planned charbagh garden.

The summer of 2023 in India is turning out to be the one of the hottest, with temperatures soaring over 45 degrees Celsius. The threat of such heat waves and the broader risks of climate change are making green buildings a growing area of interest for the real estate sector.

Les insignes de Chevalier de l’ordre national de la Légion d’honneur remis à Président Shamir Samdjee.

Le Ministre français de l’Intérieur et des Outre-mer, Gérald Darmanin, a reçu hier le Prince Rahim pour des échanges sur la collaboration entre la France et l’Imamat Ismaili. M. Darmanin a ensuite présidé une cérémonie au cours de laquelle il a remis les insignes de Chevalier de l’ordre national de la Légion d’honneur à Shamir Samdjee, Président du Conseil National Ismaili pour la France, en reconnaissance de la contribution de longue date de l’Imamat Ismaili et de la communauté Ismailie à la France.

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Prince Rahim avec Gérald Darmanin et Président Shamir Samdjee.

France’s Minister of the Interior and overseas territories, Gérald Darmanin, received Prince Rahim yesterday for discussions on the collaboration between France and the Ismaili Imamat. Thereafter, Mr Darmanin presided over a ceremony to bestow the Legion d’honneur upon Shamir Samdjee, President of the Ismaili Council for France, in recognition of the Ismaili Imamat and Ismaili community’s longstanding contributions to France. 

Join us from Naryn and Khorog for the third and final episode of The Ismaili Update: University of Central Asia. Follow along as we share highlights from yesterday's convocation ceremony with our hosts Sabrina and Assylbek.

The student procession makes their way towards the graduation hall at UCA’s Naryn campus.

Amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Naryn and Khorog, the University of Central Asia's Class of 2023 were honoured for their achievements today at a special convocation ceremony attended by Princess Zahra, who shared a message from Mawlana Hazar Imam.

Join us from Naryn and Khorog for the second episode of The Ismaili Update: University of Central Asia. Follow along as Princess Zahra and her children, Sara and Iliyan, arrive in Naryn to meet with UCA students, staff, and guests ahead of convocation day. Also, get a behind-the-scenes look at UCA Awards Night, where students were recognised for outstanding achievements during their time at the University.

Princess Zahra joins staff of the Aga Khan Medical and Diagnostic Centre in Naryn for a group photograph.

Today, as final preparations for the University of Central Asia (UCA)’s upcoming convocation ceremony were under way, Princess Zahra met with government officials in Bishkek, and with students and the UCA Board of Trustees in Naryn.

Clockwise from top left: Suyuna Dadybaeva, Khursand Sharipov, Saif Ur Rahmen, Karlygash Kussainova, and Safdar Jan.

It has been two years since the University of Central Asia’s first graduating class collected their hard-earned degree certificates. Today, alumni from the class of 2021 and 2022 are confidently contributing to their societies and pursuing graduate studies at renowned universities worldwide.

Sumaino (centre) with classmates and friends at a UCA event last year.

I come from the roof of the world: the Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan, a place abundant in natural beauty and unique traditions where people are known to be kind, loving, and hospitable. It was my dream to attend the University of Central Asia (UCA), but being from the remote district of Ishkashim, I always questioned whether I could compete with students from big cities and fancy schools.

Join us from Naryn and Khorog for the first episode of The Ismaili Update: University of Central Asia. Get to know our hosts Sabrina and Assylbek who will share their firsthand experiences at UCA. Also get a behind-the-scenes look at preparations taking place for the UCA convocation ceremony, which will take place this Friday and will be attended by Princess Zahra. Don't forget to tune in to The Ismaili TV to watch a livestream of the ceremony!