Ismaili Centres Archive
Karim Khoja was recently elected to the Board of Trustees for the Village of Glenview Illinois, where the Glenview Jamatkhana is located. He encourages Jamati members to show more interest in civic involvement, as a responsibility, as well as a way for the larger community to learn about the Ismaili community in its midst.
Eid-al-Adha honors one of the greatest trials of faith in the life of Abraham when he was willing to sacrifice his son for God. For Muslims today, this holiday renews the importance of making sacrifices in one’s daily lives; such as those of one's time, energy and resources for the benefit others.
Mawlana Hazar Imam has worked tirelessly to eliminate poverty in the poorest regions of the world and emphasized the ethic of Islam - that is, to live the faith through one’s actions in service to their community.
The laughter of a child is a sweet reminder of the gift of hearing. Dr. Nimet Adam is an audiologist in Florida, committed to using her professional talent to help refugee children hear again.
Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa started bright and early with breakfast at the traditional Mayor’s Canada Day Celebration for Seniors.
A sea of red shirts and smiling faces greeted a hungry Canada Day crowd at the Alberta Legislature Grounds. Hundreds of Ismaili volunteers participated in a tradition that goes back to 1989 – serving Canada Day breakfast to the residents of Edmonton.
As a result of physical inactivity, poor eating habits, and other demographic and social factors, men and women, now more than ever, are almost equally susceptible to slow progressing, chronic illnesses known as non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Since the earliest days of Islam, the Shia notion of nazrana — the offering of an unconditional gift to the Imam of the Time as a gesture of a murid’s love and homage — has been a time-honoured tradition in the Jamat. With the approach of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee, Ismailis around the world are renewing this age-old tradition.
In all times and in all places, Ismailis have looked to the Imam of the Time, who has protected and guided the community in spiritual and worldly matters. And throughout 1 400 years of history, the Jamat has been continuously reminded of the value system that anchors our faith, and which continues to serve us as it has served our ancestors.
Rt Hon Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London attended at an Iftar meal at the Ismaili Centre, London to break the Ramadan fast after sunset.
The Holy Qur’an calls upon Muslims “to compete in good works” and that is what the Ismaili Muslims of Atlanta did during the 2016 Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday break with project Thanks Jingling.
With 40 days until the inauguration of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee, TheIsmaili is pleased to unveil a musical tribute composed by Salim – Sulaiman and performed by Ismaili artists from around the world.
Portuguese President visits Jamat at Ismaili Centre, expresses nation’s gratitude
On May 27, visitors lined up outside the Ismaili Centre prior to the 10 a.m. opening. The crowd was participating in Doors Open Toronto, a millennium project that has become one of the city’s anticipated cultural events.