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Pluralism: a work in progress
26 November 2020
The year 2020 has rapidly become one of the most disruptive in living memory. Just as one life-altering crisis becomes embedded in the collective consciousness, other developments gain attention, raising additional questions to address. Many of us are asking, what is our responsibility? What can we do, and how can we help?
Video: Pursuing dreams on the roof of the world
25 November 2020
Sadaqat aspires to become a writer. Although he suffers from a childhood impairment and the distance from his village to school is two kilometres, he does not allow his condition or the stretch of road to hinder him on the path to achieving his dream.
Offering opportunities and transforming lives
25 November 2020
The Ismaili Council for Pakistan's Socio-Economic Development Programme supports access to quality education, so that children like Sadaqat can achieve their dreams and empower their families.
Music video: Ay banday (O believer)
23 November 2020
The Ismaili is pleased to present Ay Banday performed by Zainab Baloch. The song’s lyrics represent a reminder of the transient nature of this world, and urge the listener to reflect on one's purpose in life.
One person’s mission to connect communities
23 November 2020
"I spend a lot of time learning about my faith and trying to be an exemplary ambassador of Islam in the world,” said Aziz Nathoo, who has immersed himself in teaching, dialogue, peacemaking, tolerance, and promoting pluralism for the past 20 years.
What does the future hold for young people?
19 November 2020
Working lives are changing more rapidly than perhaps ever before. Careers of the Future is a new original series airing exclusively on The Ismaili TV, where students and young professionals can hear directly from members of the Jamat at the leading edge of their fields about how to most effectively prepare for the future of work.
Healthcare Hero - Nadia Nizar Ali
10 November 2020
Based in Dubai, UAE, Nadia Nizar Ali is currently working as an emergency nurse at the Belhoul Speciality Hospital in Dubai. Her passion for serving the community is what motivates her to remain on the frontlines, helping to fight Covid-19 as part of a healthcare team.
An insight into student life at the University of Central Asia
9 November 2020
Surrounded by the Pamir mountains in the heart of Khorog, Tajikistan, students like Jonbegim Mukhtor have the opportunity to participate in a university experience like no other.
Music video: Chehra Tera
9 November 2020
The Ismaili is pleased to present Chehra Tera with music by Alykhan Surani, performed by Zaheed Damani and Anar Hussainaly, and filmed at the Aga Khan Garden in Alberta. The song’s lyrics explore the notions of longing and search, and illustrate how the signs we seek are often closer than we may realise.
Message from Mawlana Hazar Imam, 2 November 2020 (Arabic)
2 November 2020
Message from Mawlana Hazar Imam, 2 November 2020 (Farsi)
2 November 2020
