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Monthly Archives: April 2010
The Earth’s Ozone Hole Chemistry
PASADENA, Calif. – A new NASA study of Earth’s polar ozone layer reinforces scientists’ understanding of how human-produced chlorine chemicals involved in the destruction of ozone interact with each other. A team of scientists led by Michelle Santee of NASA’s … Continue reading
Posted in Mother Earth
Treasures of the Aga Khan Museum. Masterpieces of Islamic Art
This is the first time the Aga Khan’s collection has been exhibited in Germany. More than 200 masterpieces have been chosen to document more than one thousand years of cultural history. The works on display in Berlin’s Martin-Gropius-Bau are from … Continue reading
Posted in Exibitions/Conferences
From Ibn Sina to Tusi: The Scientific Tradition in Medieval Islam
From the ninth century onwards, scholars in Muslim lands were engaged in all of the disciplines of science. A treasury of Greek, Indian, Persian and Babylonian philosophic and scientific thought became available through translations into Arabic, and philosopher-scientists, physicians, mathematicians … Continue reading
Posted in Islamic History
Al-Azhar: An Ancient Centre of Learning
Al-Azhar (The Luminous) was constructed as the central grand-mosque for Cairo by al-Qaid Jawhar al-Siqillí when he took Egypt for the Fatimid Imam-Caliph al-Mu‘izz li Dín Allah in 969 CE and founded Cairo as its capital city. It was inaugurated … Continue reading
Posted in Arts & Culture, Building & Structure
Community Health Action Day: AMREF Virtual Training School Takes Health Care to the Rural Community
Every day, AMREF works in hundreds of communities across Africa to ensure that every African can enjoy the right to good health. Today, the AMREF Virtual Nursing School (AVNS) will take health care to Ole Kasasi sub-location, Kajiado district. Set … Continue reading
Posted in Articles
IIS Launches A Companion to the Muslim World
The Institute of Ismaili Studies, together with the editor, Dr Amyn B. Sajoo of Simon Fraser University, celebrated the launch of A Companion to the Muslim World in a series of events in the UK and across Canada. This is … Continue reading
Posted in Institute of Ismaili Studies
Dubai: Ismaili Centre Recognise as a Patron of the Arts
The Ismaili Centre, Dubai was recently recognised by the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) with the inaugural Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Patrons of the Arts Award. The award — whose establishment was announced in March 2009 … Continue reading
Posted in Ismaili Centres
Investment of faith
Article Author :Farooq Mitha While many non-governmental organizations are actively engaged in projects within Syria, the work of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is one of the most intriguing. This is not only because of the types of projects … Continue reading
Posted in Articles
Measuring Calcium In Arteries Could Improve Heart Disease Prediction
Written by: Catharine Paddock, PhD US researchers found that using a score based on the amount of calcium present in coronary arteries as well as the traditional factors taken into account when assessing heart disease risk improved the prediction of … Continue reading
Posted in Health
Tourist Investment Market Forum Starts Activities
The sixth International Tourist Investment Market Forum kicked off on Tuesday with the participation of businessmen and investment companies from 15 countries. The Forum, titled “Tourist Products: Renewed Opportunities for Investment & Tourist Development in Syria”, will present 92 tourist projects including … Continue reading
Posted in Asian Development
President Ms. Almas Jiwani Honored The “Honorary Life Member” Award
The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) Canada Honours President, Almas Jiwani, With the “Honorary Life Member” Award. The Board of Directors of The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) Canada recognizes excellence, valour, exceptional hard work and … Continue reading
Posted in Ismailis On Front
Travel to the coastal town of Asilah
While such scenes have glamorous shine Asilah’s reputation as a stylish entertainment center for the elite of North Africa, not long ago this ancient fortified port suffered from social obscurity and tourism. In the 70s, mentioned only in passing, but … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Narrowing the gap of knowledge between the West and Islam
Despite the fact that Muslims comprise about 20 per cent of the world’s population, significant misconceptions and misunderstandings about the Muslim world continue to persist. The pluralism of Muslim societies and the diversity of interpretations of the Holy Qur’an, the … Continue reading
Posted in Islamic Affairs
Canada is a perfect choice for Ismaili Imamat – Prime Minister Steven Harper
Canada a fitting choice for Ismaili Imamat building – Prime Minister Stephen Harper Prime Minister Stephen Harper says Canada and the Ismaili community are bonded by shared values of tolerance, compassion, community service and, especially devotion to pluralism. His comments … Continue reading
Posted in Ismaili News
Enter the Persian Sufi
By Anwar Moora The calligraphy, in fact, has a beauty all its own and could easily form the subject of another exhibition. At times the words appear in the form of a halo around a head, giving the holy one … Continue reading
Posted in From The News Paper
Remember: Candle in the Wind – The Late Nazia Hasan
*Size: 700 x 1200, Kindly Click on the Image for Zoom In View. Courtesy: Dawn, Pakistan – Sunday April 25, 2010
Posted in Articles, From The News Paper
