IIS Launches A Companion to Muslim Ethics in Canada and the UK

The IIS hosted a series of international events in Edmonton, Toronto, and Vancouver in Canada and Leicester in the UK to launch A Companion to Muslim Ethics. This second volume in the Muslim Heritage Series, edited by Dr Amyn B. Sajoo, provides academics, students and other interested readers with an insight into the roots of Islam’s ethical framework – and how its teachings have branched out in the cultural, political, intellectual and religious lives of Muslims, past and present.

UK Jamat comes together for NSF 2010 — a weekend of Non Stop Fun!

The National Sports Festival — a flagship event of the Ismaili Muslim community in the United Kingdom — renewed itself during the weekend of 2–5 April 2010 at Loughborough University. With over 1 000 participants playing 11 sports and competing in 37 categories, NSF 2010 was the biggest edition in the biennial sports festival’s 26-year history..........................

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Ismaili Student Network introduces young Ismailis to university life

This autumn, many young Ismailis in the United Kingdom, like myself, began the transition to university. Although it is a time of excitement and eagerness for independence, many of us will also feel apprehension at the prospect of living away from home for the first time, and being responsible for ourselves.
Suddenly, the idea of managing our own budgets, seeking out a new group of friends, and cooking for ourselves was dauntingly real. So it was greatly reassuring to receive a personal letter from the Ismaili Student Network (ISN) inviting us to join the network, and to attend their ‘Get Fresh’ event in early September.



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Cookery classes inspire new interest in cooking traditional foods

In addition to learning how to cook a selection of traditional dishes, participants received valuable tips from Auntyji Razia Laljee, such as what spices work well with particular foods. Photo: Courtesy of Farah Williamson

Recognising that a younger generation of Ismailis in the United Kingdom are less likely to know how to cook traditional foods, members of the Youth Cultural and Social Network — a committee of the Ismaili Council for the United Kingdom’s Youth and Sports Portfolio — recently organised a series of cookery classes.
The classes were designed to be interactive and not overly complex. Simple dishes were selected that participants at any skill level would feel comfortable replicating in their own homes. A suitable venue was found, and prospective participants were invited to Come Cook with Auntyji.

Come Cook with Auntyji offered “a fun and relaxed way to learn how to make our food,” said Hussein Lalji. Photo: Courtesy of Farah Williamson

The response was fantastic — people loved the idea and wanted to be part of it. Participants had lots of different motivations for joining the class. One, who was recently married, felt it was now the time to learn how to cook. A young man, who never had the time to learn from his mum, jumped at the opportunity to get hands-on experience.
“You are what you eat,” said Hussein Lalani, who participated in one of the classes. “Our cuisine is an important part of our identity and these classes are a fun way to connect with it.”

Tasty kebabs that are ready to eat, together with a yoghurt dip. Photo: Nazma Lakhani

Participants cooked side-by-side with “Auntyji” Razia Laljee, who has a passion for cooking and was happy to teach her craft. She passed on years of knowledge and experience through simple tips such as what spices work well with certain foods, and how to adapt recipes to suit one’s taste.
The menu consisted of kebabs, bateta saak (potato curry), chicken saak (chicken curry) and rice. Each participant was provided with all of the ingredients required for the dishes. Once the food was cooked, everyone sat together to taste and share their creations.


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