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Farrokh Derakshani, Director of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, in a discussion with Dr. Zahra Jamal at the Ismaili Center and Jamatkhana, Houston.
Farrokh Derakshani, Director of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, in a discussion with Dr. Zahra Jamal at the Ismaili Center and Jamatkhana, Houston.
Farrokh Derakhshani: The Aga Khan Award for Architecture and its global impact
Farrokh Derakhshani: The Aga Khan Award for Architecture and its global impact
17 May 2020

“Architecture is the only art form which has a direct, daily impact on the quality of human life.” Mawlana Hazar Imam, Aga Khan Award for Architecture ceremony, Al-Ain, UAE, November 6, 2016

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Naveed Ali (far left) in San Antonio with REC graduates.
Naveed Ali (far left) in San Antonio with REC graduates.
Teaching about Faith, History, and Ethics
Teaching about Faith, History, and Ethics
8 May 2020

Recognizing some of our REC teachers who impart history, values, and ethics to our children.

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Interdependence can facilitate a united and concerted global effort, one that may also lead to greater realisation that we are part of a single community, inseparable from others.
Interdependence can facilitate a united and concerted global effort, one that may also lead to greater realisation that we are part of a single community, inseparable from others.
Hope, faith, and community
Hope, faith, and community
2 May 2020

How does one define their role and value in society, or one’s purpose in life? Are we atomised beings moving through life in a random fashion or connected and “born of a single soul,” as the Qur’an informs us? How are we connected, and what is an individual without a community?

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Karishma Ali has built a team of 100 girls to play soccer. “One person can make a difference, never give up,” she says.
Karishma Ali has built a team of 100 girls to play soccer. “One person can make a difference, never give up,” she says.
How Soccer is Making a Difference for Girls in Chitral
How Soccer is Making a Difference for Girls in Chitral
26 April 2020

One lonely girl’s passion and determination to play soccer is changing the lives of so many in Northern Pakistan

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Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim artwork by US Seniors to show how art can decipher the meaning of life.
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim artwork by US Seniors to show how art can decipher the meaning of life.
Inspirations from the Qur’an | Day 7: Rahma
Inspirations from the Qur’an | Day 7: Rahma
12 April 2020

The following article is part of a special week of reflection focused on inspirations from the Qur’an.

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The Garden features secluded forest paths, granite and limestone terraces, still pools that reflect the prairie sky and a waterfall that tumbles over textured stone. The landscape allows us to reflect upon how nature can provide us signs from God.
The Garden features secluded forest paths, granite and limestone terraces, still pools that reflect the prairie sky and a waterfall that tumbles over textured stone. The landscape allows us to reflect upon how nature can provide us signs from God.
Inspirations from the Qur’an | Day 6: Ayaat
Inspirations from the Qur’an | Day 6: Ayaat
11 April 2020

The following article is part of a special week of reflection focused on inspirations from the Qur’an.

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The Ismaili Center UK's entrance showcases Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim, in the name of Allah the most Beneficient, the most Merciful.
The Ismaili Center UK's entrance showcases Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim, in the name of Allah the most Beneficient, the most Merciful.
Inspirations from the Qur’an | Day 5: Tawba
Inspirations from the Qur’an | Day 5: Tawba
9 April 2020

The following article is part of a special week of reflection focused on inspirations from the Qur’an.

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Shukr means thank you but is also a reminder of one’s constant trust and gratitude in the Divine.
Shukr means thank you but is also a reminder of one’s constant trust and gratitude in the Divine.
Inspirations from the Qur’an | Day 4: Shukr
Inspirations from the Qur’an | Day 4: Shukr
8 April 2020

The following article is part of a special week of reflection focused on inspirations from the Qur’an.

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Inscription: Iqra and Allah. Commissioned by the International Conference, “Sounds and Spaces of Muslim Piety, Tradition and Transformation,” at the University of Alberta by Hamida Madhani.
Inscription: Iqra and Allah. Commissioned by the International Conference, “Sounds and Spaces of Muslim Piety, Tradition and Transformation,” at the University of Alberta by Hamida Madhani.
Inspirations from the Qur’an | Day 2: Taqwa
Inspirations from the Qur’an | Day 2: Taqwa
7 April 2020

We invite the Jamat to a special week of reflection through daily articles focused on inspirations from the Qur’an.

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The AKDN strives to bring people out of poverty and enable them to participate in the social and economic mainstream. Instead of simply giving people money or food, which are most certainly needed, the AKDN instead teaches people how to save their own money and provide food for their families themselves. This approach to poverty alleviation gives hope because it retains people’s own dignity and makes them self-reliant.
The AKDN strives to bring people out of poverty and enable them to participate in the social and economic mainstream. Instead of simply giving people money or food, which are most certainly needed, the AKDN instead teaches people how to save their own money and provide food for their families themselves. This approach to poverty alleviation gives hope because it retains people’s own dignity and makes them self-reliant.
Inspirations from the Qur’an | Day 3: Adl (Justice)
Inspirations from the Qur’an | Day 3: Adl (Justice)
6 April 2020

Poverty is often not an issue of individual failing, but one of social justice.

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The calligraphy illustrates Allah in the center using script boldly, inspiring the concept of Taqwa. In the background of the illustration is a constant reflection of our utmost belief to be one with Allah, Tawhid.
The calligraphy illustrates Allah in the center using script boldly, inspiring the concept of Taqwa. In the background of the illustration is a constant reflection of our utmost belief to be one with Allah, Tawhid.
Inspirations from the Qur’an | Day 1: Tawhid and Taqwa
Inspirations from the Qur’an | Day 1: Tawhid and Taqwa
5 April 2020

The following article is part of a special week of reflection focused on inspirations from the Qur’an.

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CEP participants with IIS and ITREB Leadership.
CEP participants with IIS and ITREB Leadership.
Ninety Educators gather in Houston for ITREB USA’s Continuing Education Program
Ninety Educators gather in Houston for ITREB USA’s Continuing Education Program
7 February 2020

“Training and development of volunteer educators is a key priority of ITREB USA. During these sessions, participants engage with IIS scholars and each other to improve their pedagogical skills and content delivery. Crucially, we discussed ways in which they can facilitate the Jamat’s inquiries around their own faith, strengthen their sense of belonging in the community, and help them navigate contemporary ethical dilemmas.”
ITREB Chairman Murad Abdullah speaking about the Continuing Education Program (CEP)

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