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alleviate economic and social exclusion, diminish the vulnerablity of poor population, reduce poverty |
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AKAM works closely with what types of agencies? |
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Governments, international agencies, professional organizations |
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Name four types of services that AKAM offers: |
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micro insurance, saving services, housing credits, and education loans |
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AKFED focuses on which three sectors? |
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industry, tourism, and financial services |
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AKHS programs are focused towards which group? |
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most vulnerable groups in society, especially childbearing women and young children |
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The person was born in Persia in the 9th century and wrote around 200 books on different subjects. What is his name? |
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What are the main farming crops in Africa? |
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olives, dates, citrus fruits, cocoa, palm oil, peanuts, and cereals |
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What were the four major groups that governed the Ottoman Empire? |
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The Royal Palace, the Imperial Council, the Grand Vazier, and the Ulama |
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What are two other names of Surah Fateha? |
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Ummul Qur'an and Suratul Hamd |
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What is the mission statement of AKDN? |
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AKDN is a contemporary endeavor of the Ismaili Imamat to realize the social conscience of Islam through institutional action. |
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Who's considered the greatest traveler of the Middle Ages? |
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Abu Abdullah Ibn Battutah |
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What Quranic Ayat is recited when someone dies? |
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Inna lillahi wa inna ilyahi rajiun, "From God we are and to Him is our return." |
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When did Ghadir-e-Khum take place? |
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What does Ghadir-e-Khum mean? |
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A pool or marsh with some shady trees |
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Which sura is called "the seven oft-repeated ones"? |
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Why is Namaz-e-Mayat recited? |
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for forgiveness of the sins of the deceased |
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Which sura is referred to the historical context of Ghadir-e-Khum? |
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Guidance from the Imam of the time |
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Pilgrimage, Prayer, Belief in One God, Fasting, Zakat |
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After split with Mustalis, Nizari Ismailis established Ismaili state in_________. |
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One of the Imam's during Alamut was________________. |
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Whos is the author of Safarnama? |
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Who were the Ithna Asharis? |
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Followers of Musa Kazim and not Imam Ismail |
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Which was Imam declared as the Caliph publicly and laid the foundation fo the Fatimid Dynasty? |
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Name the first Imam of the Alamut period: |
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What famous book did Pir Sha Buddin Shah write? |
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Risala-e-dar-Hakikate Din |
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Surah which talks bout the Unity of God |
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Where was the Constitution signed? |
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When was the Ismaili Constitution signed (solar calendar) |
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December 13th, 1986 on HI's 50th bday |
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When was the Ismaili Constitution signed (Islamic calendar) |
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10th of Rabi al-Thani, 1407 AH |
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The Imam is to continue the ______________ and _______________ of Allah's final message |
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Which Quranic ayats would you find in the 2nd part of Du'a? |
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Surah Nisa-Ayat 59 Surah Yaseen-Ayat 12 |
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Name the Quranic Ayat in 3rd part of Du'a: |
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Which Quranic ayat would you find in the 4th part of Du'a? |
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Surah al-Fath-Surah 48, ayah 10 |
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Which Quranic ayat would you find in the 5th part of Du'a? |
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Surah Anfaal-Surah 8, ayah 27 |
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Astaghfirullahi Rabi wa Atubu Ilahi |
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I seek forgiveness from allah, who is my Sutainer, and I return to Him in repentance |
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O Bestower of miraculous bounties |
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What is the importance of the symbol of AKF representing the right hand an five fingers? |
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It represents a universal symbol of skill, achievement, and caring. The five fingers signify the five principles of Islam and the five senses of man. |
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When was the Aga Khan Award for Architecture established? |
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