Ismaili Centres Archive
Nature plays an important role in all of our lives. It is our primary duty, not only to preserve the nature but also to value and intensify its existence.
“…it is the Garden, down through history, that has often symbolised the harmonious interaction of Divine Blessing and Human Creativity.
This merging of Nature’s Gifts with Human Design is an ideal that is deeply embedded, of course, both in Indian culture and in Islamic traditions, with the flow of refreshing water reminding us of the abundance of Divine Blessing.” Mawlana Hazar Imam at the Inauguration of the Sunder Nursery, New Delhi, February 2018.
Dr Manzura Davlatbekova was born in Khorog and grew up in the city of Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Dr Davlatbekova’s parents were teachers but she dreamed of a profession as a medical doctor. Since she was in school, her passion was to help and cure those who were sick.
Houston’s Zeineen Momin has turned the research laboratory where she works into a testing facility for the Covid-19 virus during the worldwide pandemic.
Many in the Jamat around the country have been moved by the lack of adequate personal protective equipment available to healthcare workers and other frontline responders during this COVID-19 crisis. These dedicated professionals are risking their own lives to save others. Others have been concerned about the plight of those unable to work, and who are finding it difficult to provide food for their families at this time.
Some of these generous individuals are being recognized in this series for taking their own initiative to make a difference, and for illustrating the ethics of our faith by reaching out to those in need.
Shazia Meraj Ali Karera works as a clinical charge nurse in critical care areas. In the current Covid-19 crisis, she has been on the frontlines at Kanad Hospital in Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates.
With schools starting for some students in June, you may have questions and concerns about how schools will operate in these unusual times. The Aga Khan Education Board (AKEB) is here to help parents and carers, by offering advice and guidance in supporting their children with going back to school.
With schools starting for some students in June, you may have questions and concerns about how schools will operate in these unusual times. The Aga Khan Education Board (AKEB) is here to help parents and carers, by offering advice and guidance in supporting their children with going back to school.
Haizia Wazir grew up in Ali Abad village, which is in the Brep District of Upper Chitral, Pakistan. In 2010, she graduated from the Aga Khan High School in her district with the ambition of traveling to Peshawar to further her studies.
If you’re finding yourself with some extra time in lockdown, don't give in to boredom. Instead, see if you can give yourself some space and time to think about where you are in life — and where you'd like to be.
Youth Flash – a Young Ambassador Initiative
Welcome to Youth Flash – a weekly post run for the youth, by the youth. Running out of ideas on how to keep yourself entertained during the coronavirus lockdown? From theatre shows and museum tours to quizzes and workout videos, there's plenty of free fun to be had online so check in every week to see Youth Flash’s round-up of our favourite finds…
