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REWARD OF FOOT-STEPS TAKEN TOWARDS JAMATKHANA
We recon the mark or impression made by a foot being the foot-step, an action of taking a step in gait or the distance covered by a stride in walking. In Arabic, it is called waqae or aqdam, in Hindi qadam, in Marathi paula and in Gujrati pagathiyu’n and dagalu.
Koran (36:12) says, “And We write down that which they send ahead (of their deeds) and the footprints that they left behind.” (wa nak tobo ma kademu wa a’asaare’ qum).
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Princess Zahra Aga Khan attends Commonwealth Day Commemoration at Westminster Abbey 2024-03-11
Posted March 12th, 2024 by librarian-hdPrincess Zahra Aga Khan attended the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on Monday, March 11, 2024. Princess Zahra is listed as an Honorary Steward, Representing the Vice President of the Royal Commonwealth Society, on page 5 of The 2024 Commonwealth Day Service of Service Booklet.
THE PROCESSION OF HONOURED GUESTS AND PARTICIPANTS THE FOUR LOYAL SOCIETIES Honorary Steward Princess Zahra Aga Khan Representing the Vice President Royal Commonwealth Society
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JAMATKHANA By: Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S.Ali
JAMATKHANA
By: Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S.Ali
mumtaztajddin@yahoo.com
THIS WRITE-UP INCLUDES FOLLOWING TOPICS
JAMATKHANA
SUFIC KHANQAH
QIBLA - Direction
WUZU or Cleanliness
DARKHANA (headquarters)
ISMAILI CENTRES
JAMATKHANA
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President Sadyr Japarov receives Prince Rahim Aga Khan 2024-02-29
Posted March 1st, 2024 by librarian-hdAKIPRESS.COM - President Sadyr Japarov today received Prince Rahim Aga Khan, the eldest son of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan and member of the Board of the Aga Khan Development Network, president's press service reported.
During this meeting, views were exchanged about cooperation between the Kyrgyz Republic and Aga Khan Development Network in the field of education, ecology and green economy.
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President Sadyr Japarov receives Prince Rahim Aga Khan 2024-02-29
Posted March 1st, 2024 by librarian-hdAKIPRESS.COM - President Sadyr Japarov today received Prince Rahim Aga Khan, the eldest son of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan and member of the Board of the Aga Khan Development Network, president's press service reported.
During this meeting, views were exchanged about cooperation between the Kyrgyz Republic and Aga Khan Development Network in the field of education, ecology and green economy.
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Prince Rahim Aga Khan's Kyrgyzstan Visit Boosts Bilateral Ties and Sustainable Development 2024-02-29
Posted March 1st, 2024 by librarian-hdPrince Rahim Aga Khan's visit to Kyrgyzstan marks a milestone in AKDN's collaboration for socio-economic and educational enhancement. A beacon of hope for sustainable development.
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AKU receives $1.5 million boost to revolutionize treatment of β-Thalassemia 2024-02-28
Posted February 29th, 2024 by librarian-hdKARACHI, FEB 28 (DNA) – Aga Khan University has received a$1.5 million grant from Wellcome Leap, a leading global health innovation organization. This significant grant will support a project that seeks to transform the treatment of β-Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), which have plagued South Asia, particularly Pakistan. These diseases have not only caused significant suffering but also imposed a heavy economic burden on society. This competitive grant provides a significant boost to the development of innovative gene therapies.
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AKU wins award of excellence for disruptive education
Posted February 28th, 2024 by librarian-hdThe Aga Khan University (AKU) has won the Award of Excellence for Disruptive Education of the prestigious and competitive Zairi International Award in Higher Education, 2022.
Thirtyone countries participated at the MENA Higher Education Leadership Forum in Dubai, UAE and thehonour to their organization has been received by Prof. Tashmin Khamis and Ms. Azra Naseem.
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Continue to strive with courage and optimism and grasp all opportunities to serve your communities and contribute to making a more pluralistic and peaceful world. Since I was a young girl, my father always told me what a mistake it had been for many international organizations in the 1960s and 70s to focus almost exclusively on primary education and effectively defund tertiary and higher education across many countries.
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If it's a daunting endeavor, so much the better. For every success there will be setbacks, but when you look back, it will be with the satisfaction of those who embrace hope, strive against the odds, and remain faithful to their commitments and ideals.
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Speech by Princess Zahra Aga Khan at the AKU Global Convocation, Nairobi, Kenya 2024-02-17
Posted February 24th, 2024 by librarian-hdBismillah-ir-rahman-ir-rahim.
Our Chief Guest, Honourable Ezekiel Machogu, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education, Government of Kenya,
Chairman and Members of the Kenya University Council and Uganda Council, Chairman
and Members of the AKU Board of Trustees,
Vice-Chancellor and President Suleiman Shahabuddin,
Provost Deans, Faculty, Alumni, Staff and Generous Supporters of AKU,
Parents, Family Members, Distinguished Guests, and most importantly, the members of
the Class of 2023.
Good afternoon, Hamjambo, and welcome to the Aga Khan University's 2024 Convocation.
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UN High Commissioner for Refugees visits Delegation of Ismaili Imamat calls for action on climate-caused displacement 2022-05-09
Posted February 24th, 2024 by librarian-hdOttawa, Canada, 9 May 2022 – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi called for action to tackle climate change – a major factor contributing to the world’s worsening refugee crisis.
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Prince Hussain Aga Khan's "Fragile Beauty" unites partners for conservation 2024-02-23
Posted February 23rd, 2024 by librarian-hdNairobi, Kenya, 23 February 2024 - The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is partnering with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the National Museums of Kenya (NMK) and Focused on Nature (FON) – Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s conservation organisation – around the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6), to take place at UNEP headquarters in Nairobi next week. The Assembly will focus on how multilateralism can help tackle the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste.
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As we all know, an excellent education is a broad one, developing the interests in arts, culture, sports, as well as academics, but it also needs to be meaningful and relevant. As we saw in the film again, the extensive service learning program is local and sustainable and improves the quality of life of others. It also allows our students to demonstrate their growing leadership skills and values.
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Speech by Princess Zahra Aga Khan at the Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa 2024-02-19
Princess Zahra visited the Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa on the occasion of its 20th anniversary
At an elegant ceremony this morning on the coast of Kenya, Princess Zahra joined students, staff, and guests to celebrate the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa’s 20th anniversary.
Established in 2003, the school was inaugurated by Mawlana Hazar Imam and the former president of Kenya, the late Mwai Kibaki. It is the first in an integrated, global network of residential schools known as the Aga Khan Academies, with other campuses located in Hyderabad, India; Maputo, Mozambique; and Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Speech by Princess Zahra Aga Khan at the 20th anniversary of the Mombasa Aga Khan Academy 2024-02-19
Posted February 22nd, 2024 by librarian-hdPrincess Zahra speeech at the Mombasa Academy 20th anniversay
Feb 19, 2024, 6:46 PM
Bismillah-ir-raheman-ir-rahim.
Respected representatives of the Ministry of Education, Kenya and the Mombasa County Department of Education,
Students, parents, staff, alumni of the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa,
Ladies and gentlemen,
Friends of the Academy.
Good morning and welcome to this day of commemoration, celebration and hope.
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Aga Khan University Celebrates Empowerment and Education: Over 700 Students Graduate Across Four Countries 2024-02-19
Posted February 20th, 2024 by librarian-hdAga Khan University marks a milestone as over 700 students graduate across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Pakistan. With women comprising 70% of the graduating class, the ceremonies emphasized education, empowerment, and community service.
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Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa upgraded to better serve 1.2m 2024-02-20
Posted February 20th, 2024 by librarian-hdMombasa, Kenya, 18 February 2024 – Completed renovation of the Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa marks a milestone in its ongoing commitment to provide quality health care to a population of nearly 1.2 million people. The refurbishment has transformed the 86-bed facility into a state-of-the-art 115-bed secondary hospital, offering comprehensive, integrated health services to the communities it serves.
The renovation project represents a total investment of $12.2 million, with significant support from Agence Française de Développement (AFD).
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Princess Zahra Aga Khan visits Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa on its 20th anniversary 2024-02-19
Posted February 19th, 2024 by librarian-hdVIDEO ARRIVAL: http://ismaili.net/timeline/2024/2024-02-19-akam-arrival.mp4
VIDEO SPEECH OF PRINCESS ZAHRA AGA KHAN: http://ismaili.net/timeline/2024/2024-02-19-akam-speech.mp4
VIDE OF EXTEMPORE SPEECH BEFORE LEAVING: : http://ismaili.net/timeline/2024/2024-02-19-extempore.mp4
VIDEO DEPARTURE: http://ismaili.net/timeline/2024/2024-02-19-leaving.mp4
COMPLETE CEREMONY: https://youtu.be/h23O0QT2Ydk
LINK TO MORE NEWS AND PHOTOS: https://forum.ismaili.net/viewtopic.php?p=77235#p77235
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Princess Zahra Aga Khan holds talks with First Lady Rachel Ruto in Nairobi 2024-02-16
The First Lady Rachel Ruto met Princess Zahra Aga Khan, daughter of His Highness the Aga Khan. The meeting aimed at exploring opportunities for collaboration and mutual support in advancing various initiatives across Kenya.
The First Lady and Princess Zahra Aga Khan delved into a wide range of topics, including the advancement of women’s economic empowerment, healthcare, and education.
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