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Foundations of Faith
ITREB Canada Education Series

Foundations of Faith is a standardized national curriculum developed by Ismaili Tariqah and Religious Education Board (ITREB) Canada that provides an introductory exploration of the key principles and practices of our Tariqah. The curriculum consists of 12 modules and offers members of the Jamat the opportunity to explore issues and questions of relevance to them. Online readings and resources for personal study are now available for the following topics:

1.Human Existence and Religious Quest

Explore the role of religion in the human search for meaning and the challenge of secularism to the religious worldview.

2. Islam and Muslim Civilizations

Learn about the emergence of Islam, the life of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.), and the flowering of richly diverse civilizations.

3. The Holy Qur’an

Examine the Noble Qur’an’s historical context, form, content, and the multiplicity of its interpretations.

4,Ethics and Values of Islam

Discover the foundational sources for Muslim values and their application in making moral choices in our contemporary world.

For more information on Foundations of Faith, please see the prospectus brochure.

Click here to read more at the source: Foundations of Faith – Resources for Personal Study

https://ismailimail.wordpress.com/2016/ ... -of-faith/
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Heritage Residential 2016 - Website now live

Explore different ways to study religion – in particular Islam, as a lived tradition

· Consider the development of Islam as a religion through case studies and relevant examples

· Examine significant events and the history behind extremist movements and how they manifest themselves

· Explore various key players and political, cultural, geographical and social nuances that have impacted contemporary world challenges and how this is reflected in the media

· From the poetry of Ibn Arabi to the music of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan explore devotional literature and expression over time

For more information and to apply, visit: www.heritage.iiuk.org/residential
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Dr. Hasan Ali Khan: Constructing Islam on the Indus
BY ISMAILIMAIL POSTED ON MARCH 22, 2019
Karachi, Pakistan

Ismaili Tariqah and Religious Education Board (ITREB) Pakistan under its initiative INSPIRE has organised a discussion session with Dr Hasan Ali Khan (Assistant Professor, Habib University) on his book ‘Constructing Islam on the Indus’. The book talks about the interaction and shared heritage of Suhrawardi Sufi Order and the Ismailis of South Asia.

Brochure at:

ismailimail.blog/2019/03/22/dr-hasan-ali-khan-constructing-islam-on-the-indus/
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STEP - Secondary Teacher Education Programme

As candidaturas para o programa STEP dinamizado pelo Instituto de Estudos Ismailis encontram-se abertas até ao próximo dia 21 de outubro.

The Secondary Teacher Education Programme (STEP) trains and develops exceptional candidates to become teachers and mentors who can help shape and inspire future generations within a global context.

Key features of STEP

- An MA in Muslim Societies and Civilisations awarded by SOAS University of London;

- A Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Reflective Practice awarded by UCL;

- Study in London with a globally diverse student body;

- Instruction in teaching the IIS’ Secondary Curriculum;

- Practice-based teaching placements in religious education contexts and UK mainstream schools;

- Educational field trip to Spain visiting sites of historical significance in Muslim cultures and civilisations;

- Leading to deployment as professional teachers within the wider Aga Khan network of institutions;

- A fully funded scholarship.

Entry Requirements

- A British 1st or 2nd Class Degree or recognised equivalent;

- The minimum IELTS (Academic) for UKVI English language requirement: Overall 7.0 Band with a minimum score of 6.5 in each component;

- Minimum of 1 year's experience teaching in a Religious Education Centre;

- To enter a contract-bound commitment of a minimum of 3 years as part of the IIS scholarship to work as a teacher within the ITREB network.

Application Deadline: 21 October, 2019

Para mais informações consulte o website: www.iis.ac.uk ou contacte o Itreb Portugal através do e-mail: itrebpt@cism.com.pt
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ITREB for Pakistan: Residential Programme on Understanding Islam

BY ISMAILIMAIL POSTED ON NOVEMBER 4, 2019

ismailimail.blog/2019/11/04/itreb-for-pakistan-residential-programme-on-understanding-islam/

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ITREB Pakistan Inspire Book Review: A Modern History of the Ismailis
BY ISMAILIMAIL POSTED ON NOVEMBER 4, 2019

ITREB Pakistan is pleased to organize INSPIRE Book Review

Book: A Modern History of the Ismailis (ed. by Farhad Daftary)
Reviewer: Attash Sawja
Venue: National Council Hall, Darkhana JK, karachi, Pakistan
Date & Time: Saturday, Nov 9, 2019, at 6:45 PM

Please use the following link for registration: https://forms.gle/YGw421LCbP2PBx1YA

ismailimail.blog/2019/11/04/itreb-pakistan-inspire-book-review-a-modern-history-of-the-ismailis/
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Google translation of the Portuguese article:

https://the.ismaili/portugal/dr-daryous ... -fevereiro


Dr. Daryoush Poor at the Ismaili Center on February 5th and 6th

On February 5th and 6th, Dr. Daryoush Poor will visit the Ismaili Center in Lisbon.

On February 5, Wednesday, at 8:30 pm, the book “The First Aga Khan: Memoirs of the 46th Ismaili Imam” will be launched at the Ismaili Center, by one of its authors, Dr. Daryoush Poor.

On Thursday, the 6th, after the religious ceremonies, Dr. Daryoush will speak at Jamatkhana on the theme “Faith and the World”.

All Jamat are invited to attend both events.

For more information, contact the ITREB Secretariat.
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Ninety Educators gather in Houston for ITREB USA’s Continuing Education Program
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“Training and development of volunteer educators is a key priority of ITREB USA. During these sessions, participants engage with IIS scholars and each other to improve their pedagogical skills and content delivery. Crucially, we discussed ways in which they can facilitate the Jamat’s inquiries around their own faith, strengthen their sense of belonging in the community, and help them navigate contemporary ethical dilemmas.”
ITREB Chairman Murad Abdullah speaking about the Continuing Education Program (CEP)

Over ninety Waezeen, teacher educators, STEP Teachers (including the Regional Academic Leads and Teacher Leads), and youth facilitators gathered in Houston during the weekend of January 20, 2020, to participate in the annual training session organized by the Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) and the Ismaili Tariqah and Religious Education Board for the United States (ITREB-USA).

This year, Dr. Shiraz Kabani, Head of the IIS Department of Community Relations, and Dr. Karim Gulamali, Course Director of the International Training Programme, facilitated a discussion around the articulation of Imamat focusing on the frequently asked questions from the Jamat. The session highlighted the difference between an essentialist or static approach to Islam, versus one that encompasses the ethos of dynamic thinking, with scope for intellectual inquiry, adaptation, and fluidity. It also helped educators to contemplate on the needs of the Jamat and called on them to nurture an empathetic and thoughtful disposition. The training included a skills-development module where educators were challenged to provide responses to case studies reflecting the prominent concerns and inquiries from the Jamat.

Dr. Kabani and Dr. Gulamali also led a hands-on workshop on the art of elocution, focusing on the delivery of waez. In addition to emphasizing tone, pitch, and the use of pauses, they noted that affect and emotions, too, are didactic.

On the final day of training, participants learned about how to conduct literary analysis with Professor Karim Dharamsi, Chair of General Education and Philosophy at Montreal’s Royal University. Studying the works of Plato, they examined questions of epistemology – from the situatedness of knowledge and different ways of knowing, to learning how to analyze the validity and soundness of arguments, with a focus on common fallacies made in the construction of such arguments.

Sarfaraz Abdullah described his time at the training as, “an exhilarating experience to be in a room with so many talented, experienced, and knowledgeable individuals, immersed in high energy discussions and debates on issues of key significance to the many segments of our Jamat.”

Nahid Husain-Habib, a youth facilitator, said, “The Houston CEP was a wonderful platform to begin new conversations between a variety of stakeholders who interact with the Jamat in different ways. Together, we shared ideas to better serve the Jamat and its changing needs. Insha’allah, these conversations will continue and lead to positive change within our institutions.”

Board members for ITREB USA, Furhana Husani and Warda Ali expressed satisfaction that the sessions were well received. “We feel that such continuing education platforms are crucial for us to build community across educators as well as to ensure that there is a platform for us to discuss emerging issues,” said Furhana. Warda agreed, noting that “ITREB USA will continue to create additional training opportunities for educators, including exploring online platforms.”

Photos at:

https://the.ismaili/usa/ninety-educator ... on-program
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COME TEACH AND LEARN WITH US

ITREB Angola would like to thank all the volunteer work of Dar-a-Talim teachers and kindly request for new teachers help.

ITREB Angola would like to thank all the volunteer DAT teachers whose dedication and hard work behind the scenes has been remarkable and an incredible asset for our future generations. We want to make sure that their work is valued, admired and provide them with all the support they need.
In Islamabad, Pakistan, October 2000, Mowlana Hazar Imam said: “…Giving can take many forms – funds, time, ideas and professional skills. Everyone can and should be a donor, not just the wealthy, and all forms of giving should be encouraged and recognized. Volunteerism is critical and is obtaining greater and greater recognition and encouragement.”
We would like to take this opportunity to invite members of the Jamat who may be interested in joining DAT team either for Talim lessons or Recitation (Krias) classes even if they don’t have availability on Saturdays. New teachers help is needed.

Please contact either DAT coordinators or any member of ITREB Angola.

https://the.ismaili/understanding-islam ... d-learn-us
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Kitab Corner

ITREB UK are delighted to launch the Kitab Corner postal service. During this uncertain time, this remote service aims to provide comfort and solace to members of the Jamat of all ages. It enables individuals and families to request devotional material, curriculum books, and other publications to be sent to their homes during the temporary closure of Jamatkhanas.

We are often encouraged to find opportunity in a crisis. The current global situation could be a chance to take a different perspective, to break out of a standard routine, and engage in lifelong learning. You might choose to finally spend time with a book you've always wanted to read, or to read something you might not usually have a chance to.

The Kitab Corner service enables members of the Jamat to request the following:

Devotional material, including Du’a books, Ginan books, the recently published Farman books, or even a tasbih
Curriculum material, including Primary curriculum (Ta’lim) and Secondary curriculum books
Other materials, including IIS and AKTC publications
Once you have finished reading the book requested, you may choose to return it when Jamatkhanas reopen, or you can keep it in your home as reference material for you and your loved ones.

To request a book, please email itreb.kitab@iiuk.org with the following details:

Name
Surname
Postal address
Email address
Local Jamatkhana
Book(s) requested
Phone number (optional)
Any questions (optional)
To view a set of frequently asked questions, please see this page.

https://the.ismaili/uk/institutions/itr ... tab-corner
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ITREB Kenya - Reflections on the month of Ramadhan with Alwaeza Habiba Manji - 24th April 2020

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... y-oJRZrk6A
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Webinar: Facets of Faith - Iman

This week’s Facets of Faith Webinar Series explores how having a deep relationship with the Divine can be an incredible and perpetual source of comfort, strength, and peace.

Join Alwaeza Aziza Jivraj as she shares how the practice of faith can be an anchor towards a life of meaning, purpose, fulfilment, and enduring happiness.

https://iicanada.org/national/galleries ... faith-iman
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Perspectives: "Spirituality" with Al-Waez Sarfaraz Abdullah

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwvrZD9K5as

ITREB USA - Al-Waez Sarfaraz Abdullah shares a perspective on “Spirituality” through a focus on the significance of Laylat al-Qadr and explores the concept of spiritual search in our tradition.
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The Conference of the Birds

The Conference of the Birds is a mystical tale originally compiled in 4,500-line poem by Farid al-Din Attar. ITREB Mozambique will take you through this intriguing journey where Hoopoe leads the seekers through seven valleys to see the king.

In the twelfth century, a group of birds realise the need to know more about their king and meet him. However, Simurgh, the king lived too far and the journey to reach to him seemed arduous. Hoopoe a clever bird steps forward and offers to lead these birds through this intense, interesting and scary journey, calmly!


The Conference of the Birds is a mystical tale originally complied in 4,500-line poem by Farid al-Din Attar. Through the use of metaphors, the Sufi poet relates to the journey, all human beings should undertake in search of God. This unique piece is published by the Institute of Ismaili Studies in the Primary 4 book ‘Fountain of Stories’.


ITREB Mozambique will take you through this intriguing journey where Hoopoe leads the seekers through seven valleys to see the king. What happens after the birds cross the seven valleys? Do they see the king? Is the king exactly as they expected? Maybe ‘yes’ may be ‘not’. The journey to experience the reality imperative!


The conference of Birds will be broadcasted in four episodes from 4th to 7th June 2020.
Stay tuned.

https://the.ismaili/mozambique/itreb-mz ... -the-birds
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ASPIRE: Plagues! Reason and Piety in Muslim Ethics

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqgGl91BMLM

ITREB USA presents Aspire, a webinar series that features conversations of a stronger future built on the foundations of our faith. Plagues! Reason and Piety in Muslim Ethics features​ Dr. Amyn Sajoo and is moderated by Maria Budhwani.
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Facets of Faith - Engaging with the Qur’an-e Shariff

The Qur’an-e Shariff inspires and informs the lives of 1.8 billion Muslims around the world.

How do we understand it? What does it contain? How should we engage with it? Join Alwaez Rahim Moledina for both an introduction and an approach to the holy book of Islam.

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... e=emb_logo

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Podcast: The Concept of Prayer in Rumi's Masnawi (Farsi)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... e=emb_logo
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Heritage Webinar Series: Conference of the Birds

In the first Heritage Webinar, organised by ITREB UK, Dr Farouk Mitha discusses the various features of Farid-ud-din-Attar’s poem Conference of the Birds, including the aesthetics of the piece and its relation with Ismaili identity.

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... CYOcJBoOTA
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Ask the Waezeen

Do you have a question about our faith and are not sure who to ask?

Ask the Waezeen provides an accessible and convenient online medium to ask questions and engage in a one-on-one dialogue with an Alwaez(a) in a safe and non-judgmental setting.

Book your session today at iicanada.org/AskTheWaezeen
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ASPIRE: Ismaili Imamat - Values and Expressions

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... e=emb_logo

"Join Dr. Shainool Jiwa as she takes us on a journey to understand the values of our tradition and how they have found expression in manifestations of the Imam-murid relationship, as well as created more inclusive and equitable societal frameworks."

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ITREB India Presents: Rahat: Imamat Day Special: Introduced by President Ashish Merchant

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4O8aVJClCY

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ITREB India invites you to Noor-E-Illahi - An ITREB Seminar (Promo: English)

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9J5jP7cXBQ

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ITREB India invites you to Noor-E-Illahi - An ITREB Seminar (Promo: Gujarati)

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmA9_7YnYdw
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Google translation of the original article in Portuguese:

https://the.ismaili/portugal/tradi%C3%A ... luntariado

The tradition of volunteering

We are currently experiencing complex times, marked by countless challenges and uncertainties, which require changes on the part of all of us in the way we live, work and deal with each other. These are times that give rise to a profound reflection on the meaning of life and our relationship with faith.

English

The Ismaili story is full of circumstances in which our Jamat has shown formidable firmness in its values ​​and identity. In this long historical path, voluntary service, through the teachers of Dar-at-Ta'lim, has played a fundamental role in helping young generations to gain confidence, to practice and articulate our faith, to live their lives accordingly. with our values ​​and to dedicate ourselves to the well-being and progress of their families, Jamat and society in general. When we reached the end of another school year at Dar-at-Ta'lim, it was also time to remember the value of this tradition and inform all Jamat members that ITREB has time and knowledge on offer from all who wish to participate in the religious education of our young people.

Would you like to be a Dar-at-Ta'lim teacher and participate in the religious education of our young people? Sign up now using the link below:

https://forms.gle/kMGk4z1iX6o5MeMu8
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Secondary Religious Education teachers adapt to new ways of working

World Teachers' Day is an occasion to celebrate the teaching profession worldwide, take stock of achievements, and draw attention to the voices of teachers, who are at the heart of learning.

Since the announcement of lockdowns earlier this year, Bait-ul Ilm centres quickly transitioned to an online learning model. This has significantly impacted the routines of students and teachers as they experiment with new ways of working and communicating. To mark World Teachers’ Day, 5 October, we spoke to IIS-trained secondary Religious Education teachers around the world to find out how they have adapted.


Read about the experiences of RE teachers around the world at:

https://the.ismaili/global/news/institu ... ys-working
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Zikr: A Polish for the Heart - Alwaez Akbar Huda (in Urdu)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKhKOMWDoVk

In this video, the speaker takes us through a journey of the soul and how one may polish the heart so that it shines in the light of Allah.
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Personal Search for Spiritual Enlightenment - Alwaez Akbar Huda (in Urdu)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipKQnBIVcrM
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Essence of Qurbani - Alwaez Rai Kamaluddin(in Urdu)

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCiIJEsBSCY

In this session, Alwaez Kamaluddin talks about the true essence of sacrifice according to the teachings of Islam and how one may embrace them in their own life.[
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From Panic to Peace - Alwaez Rai Kamaluddin

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1uWghMzpCA
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Three Enemies of Happiness - Alwaez Kamaluddin Ali Muhammad

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InHqQkunN5o


In this session, the speaker informs us about the Three Enemies that prevent us from being on the path towards Happiness and how we may take care of these enemies.
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Qualities of Being Human: Stories from the life of Imam Ali (A.S.) - Alwaeza Ambreen Pirbhai

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvZvCjXa_MU

On the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir, we are proud to bring for you a collection of inspirational stories from the life of Hazrat Ali (A.S.)
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Nuqta Series | The role of Religion in times of Crisis - Alwaez Kamaluddin Ali Muhammad | Session 1

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BROqyUUvQ2Q

In this session, Alwaez Kamaluddin talks about how Religion can be a source of strength and inspiration during the time of crisis and how it can give hope to mankind about their future.
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Sufi Night | The thought of Jalal ud Din Rumi | Session 1

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ripKuq4ln_g
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