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Ten tips to stay safe in extreme heat
28 June 2023
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?
Making smart choices with money: Part 2
27 June 2023
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.
Making smart choices with money: Part 1
27 June 2023
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?
Disability to dynamism
27 June 2023
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.
Muslim Footprints episode 2: The life and message of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
26 June 2023
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).
Aga Hall Estate laying the foundation for a greener future
23 June 2023
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.
Prince Rahim meets with French Interior Minister in Paris
21 June 2023
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.
Video: The Ismaili Update - University of Central Asia Episode 3
16 June 2023
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.
UCA graduates poised to make impact in Central Asia and beyond
15 June 2023
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.
Empowering minds, transforming futures
14 June 2023
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.
Video: The Ismaili Update - University of Central Asia Episode 2
14 June 2023
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.
My journey of growth and discovery at UCA
14 June 2023
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.
