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At the intersection of faith and ecology
28 November 2023
Ahead of this week’s UN climate change conference (COP28), there’s a growing urgency for more awareness — and more action. An often overlooked source of inspiration for sustainable living is found in the teachings of Islam, where a profound connection between faith and environmental stewardship has been emphasised for centuries.
Why your career might benefit from mentorship
27 November 2023
I was 16 when I became an intern in the creative industry. I remember stepping out of the train station and seeing the large offices, working people, and the buzz of London. It was a life I wanted to experience but felt slightly intimidated by. Then I met my mentor, who helped me see a realistic path towards a successful career.
Communities unite for third annual Global Ismaili CIVIC Day
27 November 2023
More than 100,000 members of the Jamat in 30 countries, along with their families, united to serve neighbouring communities and protect the environment on the third annual Global Ismaili CIVIC Day, celebrated in September. This worldwide event was a culmination of a year-long effort, which included the most activities on a single day since Ismaili CIVIC began in 2020.
Video: The Ismaili Update - Global Pluralism Award
14 November 2023
View highlights of the Global Pluralism Award held yesterday in Ottawa, as Princess Zahra and special guests honoured the inspiring and brave work helping to build more inclusive societies where diversity is valued and protected. Following a rigorous review process, an independent, international jury of experts selected this year’s three winners and seven honourable mention recipients from among 200 submissions across 60 countries.
Live event: Global Pluralism Award 2023
13 November 2023
Prizes will be presented today for the Global Pluralism Award 2023. Join us live on The Ismaili TV to celebrate extraordinary individuals working to promote peace and pluralism worldwide.
Prince Rahim attends the 6th annual Paris Peace Forum
10 November 2023
Prince Rahim attended the Paris Peace Forum at Palais Brongniart yesterday, and participated alongside world leaders and change makers to help build a more peaceful world.
University of Michigan welcomes AKU delegation to Ann Arbor
31 October 2023
The University of Michigan (U-M) this week welcomed Princess Zahra and representatives from Aga Khan University (AKU) campuses in Pakistan and Kenya. Senior leadership from both universities signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand ongoing collaboration.
Video: The Ismaili Update - October recap
30 October 2023
Join us for a new episode of The Ismaili Update, as we look back at the exciting stories from the worldwide Jamat during the action-packed month of October.
Muslim Footprints Episode 10: Being an ambassador of the faith
30 October 2023
For our final episode of this season we are delighted to welcome to the podcast Professor Souleymane Bachir Diagne, who guides us through his autobiography, Le Fagot de Ma Memoire. Le fagot is a bundle of twigs. In Francophone Africa it refers to the wood that’s used to make a fire. Here, Professor Diagne has collected the twigs of his memory, interweaving the story of his professional trajectory, and the Muslim beliefs and motivations that have guided him.
Muslim Footprints Episode 9: 500 years of Islam in America
30 October 2023
This podcast episode tells the story of how Islam arrived in America, possibly as early as the 1400s on ships from Europe and West Africa. Our guests this week explain the chain of events that led to America's encounter with Islam more than five centuries ago.
Video: The Ismaili Update - Ismaili Center Houston
23 October 2023
Join host Zainne Saleh for the latest episode of The Ismaili Update featuring a significant milestone for the Ismaili Center Houston and a special honor for Mawlana Hazar Imam! See exclusive highlights as Prince Amyn attends a luncheon to recognise Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, accepts the Key to the City of Houston on behalf of Mawlana Hazar Imam, and participates in a Topping Out ceremony for the Ismaili Center.
Mawlana Hazar Imam honored with the Key to the City of Houston
22 October 2023
The Ismaili Center Houston achieved a significant milestone today with a special ‘topping out’ ceremony attended by Prince Amyn and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.
