Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

13 June 2011 — The following articles were recently published at TheIsmaili.org.

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	Yawm-e Ali This week, Ismailis and other Muslims mark Yawm-e Ali, which commemorates the birthday of Hazrat Ali. The cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family), Hazrat Ali is recognised as the most important spiritual and intellectual authority in Islam after the Holy Prophet, who, in accordance with the Shia tradition of Islam, designated him under Divine Command, as the first in the line of hereditary Imams from the Prophet’s own progeny. more »
	As construction continues along Wynford Drive, BC Premier visits exhibition at the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby Twelve months after Mawlana Hazar Imam presided over the Foundation Ceremony of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, the Aga Khan Museum and their Park, the buildings along Wynford Drive are taking shape. As construction progresses, a cross-country exhibition about the projects stops at the Ismaili Centre, Burnaby where the BC Premier is among the visitors. Also see: » Gallery: Construction of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto and Aga Khan Museum (May 2011) » Full Construction Gallery of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, the Aga Khan Museum and their Park » Learn more about the Ismaili Centre, Toronto » Explore the Aga Khan Museum Online Gallery more »
	Developing a child’s mind through the game of chess Research shows that children who play chess cultivate good habits that benefit them academically and socially. Danial Asaria is a young chess champion from California who has won several local and national awards. His parents discuss how teaching their son chess has helped him to sharpen his focus, improved his analytical abilities and develop other important skills. more »
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	Choose whole grains for better health Are whole grains better for us than those that have been refined? Researchers at Tufts and Harvard Universities think so. Learn about the health benefits of adding whole grains to your diet. more »