In the quest for a memorable occasion, the bride and groom often overlook one fundamental detail which, as it happens, will seal their impending marriage: the Nikahnama. A Nikahnama is a formal, legally binding contract that solemnises the bride and groom’s union in accordance with Sharia. It outlines the rights and obligations of the newlyweds in Islamic marriage proceedings. This video presses upon the importance of a Nikahnama and its clauses, which a bride and groom should read and understand before signing.

Due to the pandemic, many of us have had to work from home, attend school online and face other challenges that may have affected our mental health in more ways than one.

Redefining Muslim Women: Sultan Mohamed Shah´s (allaihu wa as salaam) reference to recognizing the dignity of women as individuals worthy in, and of themselves, not simply due to the function they perform in society, but advocating women´s education to promote their socio-economic well-being, by arguing it as a right to promote their equality, inner happiness through intellectual growth.

UPDATE OF THE EXCEPTIONAL AND TEMPORARY MEASURES OF THE SITUATION OF PUBLIC CALAMITY

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE Nº 39/21 FROM 9th FEBRUARY 2021
Update on the Exceptional and Temporary Measures to be in Force During the Public Calamity Situation

At 5am, just as the day is dawning, Peter Mwangi turns off his alarm, jumps out of bed and heads to the shower. In two minutes, he is done. He dresses, eats breakfast and is out the door by half-past the hour.   

Here are some tips to try out and see what works for you.

World-renowned for the succulent cherries of Pakistan, this delicious fruit from Hunza almost missed its yearly market debut. Cherry-picking in Hunza was not the same during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oftentimes, traders would book cherry trees and ensure the picking, packaging and transportation of this delicious fruit to market, compensating tree ‘owners’ accordingly. The shutdowns and lockdowns, due to COVID-19, left the cherry growers in a state of dismay, with no intermediaries to link them to market. The Aga Khan Economic Planning Board (AKEPB) stepped in to initiate a programme to impart proper techniques of cherry-picking, packaging and linking the growers directly to the market. By filling the market linkage gap, AKEPB saved the cherry growers’ annual income and the wastage of the fruit.

The complex challenges facing our increasingly volatile world — from climate change to rural development to security — are also a source of opportunity for the next generation of leaders and changemakers. Around the world, young Ismailis like Rufayda Dhamani, Nurmuhammad Butabekov, and Aleem Rehmtulla are taking creative approaches to address these issues and prepare for the future of the global economy.

In recognition of International Women’s Day, the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center USA is pleased to bring you, “Choose to Challenge as Cosmopolitan Leaders.” Join us for a conversation with three exceptional women as they share their journey of breaking barriers and choosing to challenge as cosmopolitan leaders.