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by kmaherali
Wed Nov 27, 2024 11:55 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: SOCIAL TRENDS
Replies: 226
Views: 168272

Re: SOCIAL TRENDS

Top 40 countries with the highest population in the world 2024 https://cdn.businessday.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Untitled-design-12-1-2.png Population is the heartbeat of every nation, driving its economy, culture, and global influence. In 2024, the world’s population has surpassed 8 billion, a...
by kmaherali
Wed Nov 27, 2024 4:54 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Euthanasia
Replies: 59
Views: 49502

Re: Euthanasia

Britain’s Emotional Debate Over Assisted Dying As lawmakers prepare to vote on legalizing assisted suicide for the terminally ill in England and Wales, an intense public discussion has unfolded. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/11/27/multimedia/27uk-dying-01-phjw/27uk-dying-01-phjw-superJumbo.j...
by kmaherali
Tue Nov 26, 2024 3:51 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Parenting Issues
Replies: 55
Views: 21689

Re: Parenting Issues

An I.V.F. Mixup, a Shocking Discovery and an Unbearable Choice Two couples in California discovered they were raising each other’s genetic children. Should they switch their girls? https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/12/01/magazine/01mag-IVF-images-01/01mag-IVF-images-01-superJumbo-v2.jpg?quality=...
by kmaherali
Mon Nov 25, 2024 8:38 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: INTERFAITH ISSUES
Replies: 204
Views: 5437684

Re: INTERFAITH ISSUES

https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/11/24/multimedia/00dc-homeless-faith1-pbkm/00dc-homeless-faith1-pbkm-superJumbo.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp At Bible Study for the Homeless, a Search for Meaning Religion is often overlooked as a factor in the lives of the needy, but those who gather at a cente...
by kmaherali
Sun Nov 24, 2024 11:56 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: FORMS OF GOVERNANCE
Replies: 510
Views: 402264

Re: FORMS OF GOVERNANCE

The Bizarro Normalcy of the Public Reaction to Trump’s Win https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/11/23/opinion/23Miller/23Miller-jumbo.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp One of the things that has been clear with Donald Trump’s win this time is how different it is: no shock wave jolting society. This is, ...
by kmaherali
Sat Nov 23, 2024 6:42 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: TRUMP AND ISLAM
Replies: 75
Views: 47110

Re: TRUMP AND ISLAM

Sebastian Gorka, a right-wing commentator who backed barring entry to people from Muslim-majority countries in Trump’s first term, will return to the White House as an adviser. In a statement, Donald J. Trump lauded the firebrand conservative commentator as a “tireless advocate” for his agenda. The...
by kmaherali
Sat Nov 23, 2024 5:00 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: SOCIAL TRENDS
Replies: 226
Views: 168272

Re: SOCIAL TRENDS

How Hostility to Immigrants Will Hurt America’s Tech Sector https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/11/22/multimedia/21krugman-cjgp/21krugman-cjgp-superJumbo.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp An improvised ladder hangs from a portion of the wall on the U.S.-Mexico border in Sunland Park, N.M.Credit...Paul ...
by kmaherali
Fri Nov 22, 2024 7:37 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Tourism / Travel
Replies: 17
Views: 5557

Re: Tourism / Travel

Important Visa update for United Kingdom for Canadian/USA Nationalities From 8th January 2025, as per UK entry requirements, Travelers need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to visit United Kingdom for tourism, visit family and friends, business, or transit through the UK. Beginning 27th Nov...
by kmaherali
Fri Nov 22, 2024 2:25 pm
Forum: Contemporary
Topic: SOUTH AMERICA
Replies: 114
Views: 128603

Re: SOUTH AMERICA

Where Glaciers Melt, the Rivers Run Red As the glaciers of South America retreat, the supply of freshwater is dwindling and its quality is getting worse. Video: https://vp.nyt.com/video/2024/11/14/129666_1_00SCI-GLACIERS-vid-50460_wg_1080p.mp4 Dark red pools of meltwater from acid rock drainage on ...
by kmaherali
Fri Nov 22, 2024 1:23 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Environment and Spirituality
Replies: 283
Views: 365831

Re: Environment and Spirituality

Bathing in Oil at a Climate Summit? It Leaves a Stain. In Azerbaijan, site of the COP29 climate talks and a petrostate, people aren’t only proud of their oil. They swear by its health benefits and visit resorts to soak in it. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/11/19/multimedia/00cop-oilbath-dispa...
by kmaherali
Fri Nov 22, 2024 11:28 am
Forum: Doctrines
Topic: Is Quran compilation complete?
Replies: 799
Views: 1844649

Re: Is Quran compilation complete?

https://the.ismaili/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_banner/public/gems_2_0.png?itok=eRJR6ICK The Qur’an: An inexhaustible well-spring of inspiration The Holy Qur'an has been a source of inspiration for Shia Muslims through the ages, proffering religious direction and ethical principles. Alongsi...
by kmaherali
Fri Nov 22, 2024 10:35 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Articles of Interest in Science
Replies: 335
Views: 181214

Re: Articles of Interest in Science

https://assets.nautil.us/sites/3/nautilus/MZRvuNHu-Renken_HERO.png?q=65&auto=format&w=1200 NEUROSCIENCE The Power of Small Brain Networks It only takes four neurons to achieve big things. BY ELENA RENKEN November 15, 2024 Small may be mightier than we think when it comes to brains. This is ...
by kmaherali
Thu Nov 21, 2024 10:14 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: SOCIAL TRENDS
Replies: 226
Views: 168272

Re: SOCIAL TRENDS

What ‘Mass Deportation’ Actually Means https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/11/20/opinion/20lind/20lind-superJumbo.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp If you didn’t think they were serious before, you certainly ought to know better now. Donald Trump’s team has construed his victory as a mandate for carryi...
by kmaherali
Thu Nov 21, 2024 9:56 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Weather Related
Replies: 37
Views: 3910

Re: Weather Related

Intense West Coast Wind and Snow Knock Out Power and Close Roads The “atmospheric river” storm disrupted travel and left at least two people dead in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Video: https://nyti.ms/3YWfh8t A deadly weather system left tens of thousands without power in Washingt...
by kmaherali
Thu Nov 21, 2024 7:42 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: FAITH AND SCIENCE
Replies: 332
Views: 519731

Re: FAITH AND SCIENCE

https://assets.nautil.us/sites/3/nautilus/Lightman_lead2.png?q=65&auto=format&w=1200 The Power of Small Wonderments Alan Lightman’s three greatest revelations while writing The Miraculous from the Material. BY ALAN LIGHTMAN November 19, 2024 Each chapter of my new book, The Miraculous from ...
by kmaherali
Wed Nov 20, 2024 2:36 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: IMPORTANCE OF EARLY CHILDOOD EDUCATION
Replies: 68
Views: 48675

Re: IMPORTANCE OF EARLY CHILDOOD EDUCATION

https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/meips/ADKq_NaOqmoasPtXtJJ7EQw0RuxDEMYnMhTkQPgEZPLAsdejTBX7Q-b5f3LQvt244bf9ycPs6INTXMDLUqcN-SMtX2pACtJHsA-ZGfh3Yxx0Q7mubL6z-xnEpx-H4JSQ-kn3e65CEdhY7V7dVqBJ0vigUDkEdxXsABjdwYk=s0-d-e1-ft#https://mcusercontent.com/d96dca1bf4db0840727e3f20b/images/d26299a8-91c3-b2fa-0b...
by kmaherali
Wed Nov 20, 2024 2:02 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: JUDAISM
Replies: 125
Views: 317284

Re: JUDAISM

Israel issues more than 1,000 arrest warrants for ultra-Orthodox draft avoiders https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/2024-10-30t134001z-1083815171-rc2rl8axa6w6-rtrmadp-3-israel-politics-budget.JPG?c=16x9&q=h_653,w_1160,c_fill/f_webp Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men in Jerusalem protest a S...
by kmaherali
Tue Nov 19, 2024 8:29 pm
Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
Topic: PRINCE AMYN AGA KHAN
Replies: 87
Views: 223789

Re: PRINCE AMYN AGA KHAN - Chantilly 2024-11-08

https://www.pointdevue.fr/society/soirees/au-chateau-de-chantilly-une-icone-de-la-royaute-belge-a-lhonneur A u château de Chantilly, une icône de la royauté belge à l’honneur Google Translation: At the Château de Chantilly, an icon of Belgian royalty in the spotlight She was the first queen of the ...
by kmaherali
Tue Nov 19, 2024 6:51 pm
Forum: Contemporary
Topic: Ismaili Community in Contemporary Situation
Replies: 374
Views: 298281

Re: Ismaili Community in Contemporary Situation

Anisa Tejpar: Beyond a typical trajectory https://the.ismaili/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_banner/public/2_273.png?itok=EELEZu_5 From the start of her career Anisa never followed a typical trajectory. Though she graduated from Canada’s National Ballet School, she took many by surprise by piv...
by kmaherali
Tue Nov 19, 2024 1:36 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: SOCIAL TRENDS
Replies: 226
Views: 168272

Re: SOCIAL TRENDS

Trump Confirms Plans to Use the Military to Assist in Mass Deportations Mr. Trump’s top immigration policy adviser has discussed using military assets to build detention centers and support civilian immigration agents. President-elect Donald J. Trump confirmed on Monday that he intended to declare ...
by kmaherali
Mon Nov 18, 2024 12:57 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Christianity
Replies: 400
Views: 226508

Re: Christianity

Memorize Nearly 1,000 Bible Verses? For These Young Christians, It’s Game On. The National Bible Bee competition, which is fast rising in popularity, demands feats of memorization that make the National Spelling Bee look like a game of tic-tac-toe. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/11/15/multime...
by kmaherali
Mon Nov 18, 2024 12:10 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: SOCIAL TRENDS
Replies: 226
Views: 168272

Re: SOCIAL TRENDS

On Migration, Europe Warms to Ideas Once Seen as Fringe As in the United States, a decline in the numbers of migrants crossing borders has not stopped anti-migrant sentiments from gaining ground. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/11/14/multimedia/00eu-migration-01-mkcv/00eu-migration-01-mkcv-sup...
by kmaherali
Mon Nov 18, 2024 8:58 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Environment and Spirituality
Replies: 283
Views: 365831

Re: Environment and Spirituality

Emergency Declared as Smog Chokes Parts of India and Pakistan The authorities in New Delhi closed schools and urged residents to stay home. Similar measures have been implemented in Punjab, Pakistan’s largest province. Video: https://nyti.ms/4hUjuCj Since moving to New Delhi, which had the world’s ...
by kmaherali
Sun Nov 17, 2024 6:57 pm
Forum: Ginans
Topic: GINAN RECITATIONS
Replies: 130
Views: 111491

Ho Jire Maaraa Hansaa (Ginan) - Taufiq Karmali & Henna Noorani

https://files.constantcontact.com/bdc05dd3701/5bf41ee9-8f21-46ee-ace7-e48c48c014b0.jpg?rdr=true Ho Jire Maaraa Hansaa O My Momin Brother! Taufiq Karmali and Henna Noorani recite the soulful ginan "Ho Jire Maaraa Hansaa," beautifully conveying the wisdom of Pir Sadardin. The ginan is a cal...
by kmaherali
Sun Nov 17, 2024 11:37 am
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: SOCIAL TRENDS
Replies: 226
Views: 168272

Re: SOCIAL TRENDS

Trump Immigration Targets: Ukrainians, Venezuelans, Haitians The president-elect has vowed to end a program that allows thousands of people from troubled nations to stay in the United States. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/11/15/multimedia/15nat-immig-tps-jchb/15nat-immig-tps-jchb-jumbo.jpg?q...
by kmaherali
Sat Nov 16, 2024 7:13 pm
Forum: Imamat/ Noorani Family Activities
Topic: Prince Rahim Aga Khan and family Activities
Replies: 113
Views: 183489

Re: Prince Rahim Aga Khan and family Activities

Prince Rahim attends High-Level Ministerial Dialogue at COP29 https://the.akdn/en/resources-media/whats-new/news-release/prince-rahim-aga-khan-attends-high-level-ministerial-dialogue-at-cop29 https://the.ismaili/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_banner/public/2_270_0.png?itok=EXnWQeSQ Prince Rahi...
by kmaherali
Sat Nov 16, 2024 6:55 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Circumcision
Replies: 17
Views: 50072

Re: Circumcision

Mapped: Where Male Circumcision is Most Common in the World https://www.visualcapitalist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Male-Circumcision-Rates-by-Country_Website_11052024.png MAPSMapped: Where Male Circumcision is Most Common in the WorldPublished 1 hour ago on November 16, 2024 By Pallavi Rao Gra...
by kmaherali
Sat Nov 16, 2024 1:22 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: MAN-MADE DISASTERS
Replies: 89
Views: 57580

Re: MAN-MADE DISASTERS

VIDEO: Four-storey building collapses in Tanzania’s Kariakoo: Rescue operations ongoing By Salome Gregory Mwananchi Communication Ltd What you need to know: Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila has urged the public to remain calm, assuring that rescue operations are being conducted ...
by kmaherali
Fri Nov 15, 2024 9:53 pm
Forum: Current Issues
Topic: Housing
Replies: 6
Views: 644

Re: Housing

How To Get An Accurate Home Value Estimate Online By Quinn Weston Home value estimates are essential for homeowners looking to sell or refinance their properties. Online tools and local real estate agents provide valuable insights based on recent sales data and unique property features. Learn how t...
by kmaherali
Fri Nov 15, 2024 7:09 pm
Forum: Jamat Activities
Topic: Funeral/Burial Expense Programs
Replies: 2
Views: 8638

Re: Funeral/Burial Expense Programs

*_Please forwards it your friends and family members_* The Burial Program drive will be held from November 15 to December 15, 2024. The annual campaign ensures the Burial Program is cost-effective and continues to provide dignified funeral services for the Jamat. We encourage you and your families, ...