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Customary laws are traditional rules, practices, and customs that are developed and followed by a particular community or group of people. They are often passed down through generations, and they reflect the cultural, social, and religious values of a community. The importance of customary laws can be seen in several ways:
Preservation of cultural identity: Customary laws play a vital role in preserving the cultural identity of a community. These laws reflect the values, beliefs, and traditions of a particular community, and they are often closely tied to that community's history and way of life.
Maintaining social order: Customary laws help to maintain social order within a community. They provide a framework for resolving disputes and conflicts and for enforcing social norms and expectations.
Access to justice: Customary laws can provide a means of accessing justice for people who may not have access to formal legal systems. They are often more accessible and affordable than formal legal systems, and they are often better suited to addressing the needs of the local community.
Protecting human rights: Customary laws can be used to protect human rights within a community. They can provide a means of addressing issues such as domestic violence, child abuse, and discrimination, which may not be addressed by formal legal systems.
Promoting sustainable development: Customary laws can play a crucial role in promoting sustainable development. They often reflect a deep understanding of the local environment and the natural resources available, and they can provide a framework for managing these resources in a sustainable way.
In summary, customary laws play a vital role in maintaining the social, cultural, and environmental well-being of a community. They provide a means of preserving cultural identity, maintaining social order, accessing justice, protecting human rights, and promoting sustainable development.
CITIZEN PORTAL COMPLAINT CODE- GB281120-87634216; DISTRICT & VILLAGE GOVERNMENTS.Putting local communities at the centre of their own development means that interventions will be directly relevant to their needs, and contribute to long-term sustainability. They must be given the ways and the means to take responsibility for their own future. Self Reliance is a big part of the ethics THAT OUR FAITH ADVOCATES.
As the world rapidly evolves, there are certain skills and educational paths that will become increasingly valuable in the future. Here are some examples:
1.Digital literacy: As technology continues to play an integral role in all aspects of our lives, being digitally literate will be essential. This includes understanding how to use and interact with various digital tools and platforms, as well as being able to navigate and process information online - TUTORIALS - MICROSOFT - GOOGLE - LINKED IN
2.Critical thinking and problem-solving: With the world becoming more complex and interconnected, the ability to analyze information, identify patterns, and solve problems will be increasingly important - TUTORIALS
3.Creativity and innovation: With the pace of change accelerating, being able to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions will be highly valued -TUTORIALS
4.Emotional intelligence: As we interact more with artificial intelligence and automation, the ability to empathize, communicate effectively, and build relationships will become even more important - TUTORIALS
5.Data analysis: As we generate more data than ever before, the ability to interpret and make decisions based on that data will be highly valued - TUTORIALS
6.Lifelong learning: With the pace of change accelerating, being able to adapt and learn new skills will be critical for success - TUTORIALS
7.Sustainability: As we face increasing environmental challenges, having a strong understanding of sustainability principles and how to implement them will be highly valued - TUTORIALS
Overall, education and training that emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and adaptability, as well as a strong foundation in digital literacy and data analysis, will be highly valuable for the future. Additionally, skills and knowledge related to sustainability, emotional intelligence, and cross-cultural communication will be increasingly important as the world becomes more interconnected.
A knowledge society refers to one in which the creation, dissemination, and use of knowledge play a central role in economic, political, and cultural life. It is characterized by an increased reliance on information and communication technologies and the ability of individuals to access, process, and use the information to improve their lives. The knowledge society values education, innovation, and the exchange of ideas. It seeks to create conditions that support the development and application of new knowledge to solve problems and meet human need.ORIENTATION:GUIDANCE
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Education and Skills for the Future:
As the world rapidly evolves, there are certain skills and educational paths that will become increasingly valuable in the future. Here are some examples:
1.Digital literacy: As technology continues to play an integral role in all aspects of our lives, being digitally literate will be essential. This includes understanding how to use and interact with various digital tools and platforms, as well as being able to navigate and process information online - TUTORIALS - MICROSOFT - GOOGLE - LINKED IN
2.Critical thinking and problem-solving: With the world becoming more complex and interconnected, the ability to analyze information, identify patterns, and solve problems will be increasingly important - TUTORIALS
3.Creativity and innovation: With the pace of change accelerating, being able to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions will be highly valued -TUTORIALS
4.Emotional intelligence: As we interact more with artificial intelligence and automation, the ability to empathize, communicate effectively, and build relationships will become even more important - TUTORIALS
5.Data analysis: As we generate more data than ever before, the ability to interpret and make decisions based on that data will be highly valued - TUTORIALS
6.Lifelong learning: With the pace of change accelerating, being able to adapt and learn new skills will be critical for success - TUTORIALS
7.Sustainability: As we face increasing environmental challenges, having a strong understanding of sustainability principles and how to implement them will be highly valued - TUTORIALS
Overall, education and training that emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and adaptability, as well as a strong foundation in digital literacy and data analysis, will be highly valuable for the future. Additionally, skills and knowledge related to sustainability, emotional intelligence, and cross-cultural communication will be increasingly important as the world becomes more interconnected.
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1. State-of-the-art blended learning labs with smart LEDs and Chromebooks
2. The best educational content for high schools including both national and international resources
3. Offline educational content availability with backup power
4. A blended learning expert at each school to deliver the lectures and train the subject teachers.
5. Real-time online monitoring of student progress through a purpose-built LMS
IDEA DEMONSTRATION FACILITY FOR WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION & SKILLS AT OUR ANCESTRAL HOME IN HUNZA. Every interested volunteer is welcome to visit the facility and get a briefing.
Views on homeschooling can vary widely depending on the individual, their cultural or religious background, and their educational goals and priorities. Here are a few perspectives:
Advocates of homeschooling may argue that it allows parents to tailor the curriculum to their child's individual needs and interests, as well as to provide a more personalized and flexible learning environment. They may also point out that homeschooling can offer a safer and more supportive social environment for children who may struggle in traditional school settings.
On the other hand, critics of homeschooling may argue that it can lead to social isolation and limit children's exposure to diverse perspectives and experiences. They may also question whether parents have the necessary qualifications or resources to provide comprehensive education and whether homeschooled children are adequately prepared for higher education or the workforce.
It's worth noting that homeschooling laws and regulations can vary by state or country, and it's important for parents to understand their legal obligations and ensure that their child's education meets certain standards. Additionally, many families may find that a hybrid approach, combining homeschooling with community classes or online resources, can offer the best of both worlds. Ultimately, the decision to homeschool should be based on careful consideration of the child's individual needs and circumstances, as well as a commitment to providing high-quality education.
Inheritance is the practice of passing on property, titles, debts, rights, and obligations upon the death of an individual. The rules of inheritance differ between societies and have changed over time.
ICAB, in collaboration with the Institute of Ismaili Studies, and at the direction of Mawlana Hazar Imam, has produced Guidelines for Ethical Wealth Transfer and Inheritance Planning to assist Ismaili murids to engage in ethical wealth transfer and inheritance.
What is the formula for property rights under Islamic inheritance laws?
Shares under the Islamic inheritance law depend on the closeness of relation to the deceased. Shares also differ when a person belongs to Sunni or Shia sect.
Individual Women
Inheritance Right
As Mother
1/6th of X
As wife
1/8th of X if she has any children
1/4th of X if she does not have any children
As Daughter
½ of brother’s share, if she has brothers
women having sisters
Sunni/Hanafi - 2/3rd of X is divided equally among themselves
Shia….total inheritance is equally divided among themselves
Women having no siblings
Sunni/Hanafi - 1/2 of X
Shia- All property (X)
X in the above table means “all wealth of the deceased person after settlement of mortgages and loans”.
Why Create a will? As Allah said "It has been ordained upon you, when death is near one of you, leaving wealth behind, to make a will in favor of parents and close relatives, impartially. This is incumbent upon the pious." —Quran 2:180
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"Dastur" on Transfer of Property: If there are no male inheritors or entitled children in the direct line, the estates get transferred to the closest male "SUKUINs" - such as uncles, cousins etc.
Collective views: “Not a handful of Hunza soil should ever be sold to an outsider.” That statement was repeated by several attendants of the gathering and complied well with the old local rule in property dealings where land should be offered to relatives and community members on a priority basis if a sale was unavoidable.
Willed property as an evolving trend is transferred by The Registrar of Properties in the area of Pakistan where the property is situated records all transfers. Courts look at the names on the records of the Building Control Authorities, Local Government (City Government), Excise and Taxation (Property Taxes) and Utility Companies to determine the legal ownership of inherited property in Pakistan.
SPECIAL NOTE: In Hunza traditional practices as well as family-specific practices are still applicable, the outline is as follows:
1. Ancestral non-movable estate is given to the male descendants (sons) only.
2. Equal shares in Land, housing, and commercial structures (if any) with the following guidelines:
a. Cultivable crop land – Eldest son has the first choice.
b. Garden (fruit trees/grass growing land) – Middle son.
c. House – Youngest son
3. Specific to our family – The ancestral estate is treated as an honest trust which cannot be sold and passed on intact to the next generation.
A range of terms are applied to what people consider of absolute significance. They may refer, for example, to their way of life, worldview, or overarching vision.
A 'way of life' points to a mode of living, based on certain norms and beliefs, which is followed by a group of people.
A 'worldview' implies an all-encompassing explanation of the world. A 'vision' refers to ideals or prospective which guide a people's engagement with the world. Such terms have their own specific meanings in the context in which they are used. These terms find an ultimate orientation by which people may order their lives. The word 'orientation' means the act of turning towards where one wishes to go. It also has a broader sense of referring to the basic beliefs and values which guide an individual or a group of people.
An ultimate orientation is one's sense of place in the cosmos or in the overall scheme of things. When we 'orient' ourselves in this way we turn our thoughts, words and deeds towards what is of absolute worth to us.
Principles and Beliefs:
At the heart of every faith, we find a vision of the world and human life within it. We also find that this vision is translated into a set of our earthing principles. These principles express the fundamental beliefs of a religion.
“My grandfather often reminded you that we are living in the atomic age …. With this material progress will come many difficulties as well as many blessings....I shall devote my life to guiding the community in all the problems which these rapid changes will bring in their wake.” Tanzania, 19 October 1957,
REORIENTATION - Ordained by the Imam since 2000 - Details on:
(2) TALIM CURRICULUM - the relevant beliefs now available through the TALIM curriculum rather than the POLLUTED forms of "DAS AVTAR" scripture compiled by Pir Saddruddin or Wajh-e-Din/Zadul-Musafirin compiled by Pir Nasir-e-Khisraw. DOWNLOAD SITE
(4) THE ISMAILI CONSTITUTION – Read Articles 18 & 19. The constitution has built-in flexibility, allowing various communities the ability to propose rules and regulations unique to individual communities,
The Author:
Brigadier Sherullah Beg (Retd) was a ‘Hunzakutz’. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the
University of Punjab in 1939. Owing to outbreak of World War II, he could not join the Indian
Civil Service, which he was aspiring to. He joined the British Indian Army as an Officer Cadet in
1942 through competitive selection and was granted a commission as a 2nd Lt in the Madras
Infantry in May 1943. During much of his service, he served as an Instructor in five different
training institutions for officers and on staff, including the Staff College, Quetta. He was one of
the few Indian officers selected to teach British Officer Cadets at the Officer’s Training School,
Bangalore. He held staff appointments at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Delhi, later Supreme
HQ during partition and then GHQ Rawalpindi. He served in the Gilgit region as an Officer on
Special Duty for some time. Apart from command of two infantry battalions of the Punjab
Regiment, he served as Deputy Provost Marshal of Pakistan’s Army for nearly five years, followed
by his appointment as Pakistan’s Armed Forces’ Military Attache in Cairo from 1964 to 1966,
concurrently accredited to Sudan and Lebanon. In October 1966, promoted Brigadier and recalled
to command an Infantry Brigade. In early 1968 selected to command Special Services Group, the
elite force of Pakistan Army. Was retired on completing 28 years commissioned service in May
1971.
Since then, he has settled on a 10 acre, rather stony and partially developed farm he inherited from
his father in the village of Jutial at Gilgit. In addition to devoting his time on developing his farm,
the retired Brigadier is intensely absorbed and interested in the development potential of the
Northern Areas. He has a wide range of interests extending from poetry, history and literature to
research work on the people and languages of the Northern Areas. Besides the subcontinent, has
extensively travelled in the Arab and Middle Eastern countries, as well as Western European
countries. Knows several languages, English, Urdu, Persian, Arabic, Spanish, Russian and has a
smattering of German. In addition to his mother language Brushaski, can also converse in Khowar
(Chitrali) and Shina (Gilgit) dialects. Installed the first ever micro-electric generator in Gilgit as
first pilot project to light up his unobtrusive cottage, which he designed himself and has given it
the appropriate Burushaski name: ‘Amn-e-Yal’ (the shelter or shadow of peace) at an elevation of
nearly 6,000 feet overlooking the Gilgit valley.
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