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AMANAH & GUIDANCE
AMANAH & GUIDANCE
What does the Arabic word ‘Amanah’ mean?
It means “trust” or “responsibility” entrusted to someone (includes values like honesty and responsibility).
What fuels release carbon dioxide and contribute to climate change?
Fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas)
What is one environmental initiative by AKDN to fight climate change?
Tree planting, solar energy at Serena Hotels, turtle conservation, etc.
Give one example of a sustainable daily habit.
Turning off lights when not in use, using reusable bags, reducing food waste, etc.
What global issue are we experiencing every day and mentioned by Mawlana Hazar Imam in his Takht Nishini farman?
Climate change
Name two impacts of climate change.
Flooding and droughts (also: sickness, species extinction, etc.)
This member of the Nurani family created a photo exhibition called Fragile Beauty to raise awareness about endangered sea creatures.
Prince Hussain
What does it mean to be sustainable?
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations.
Which part of the Ismaili Du’a includes the word "amanah" and warns believers not to betray it?
5th part of Du’a (Yā-ayyuha’l-ladhīna āmanū lā takhūnu’l-lāha wa’r-rasūla wa-takhūnū amānātikum wa-antum ta‘lamūn”)
What greenhouse gas increases due to burning fossil fuels and traps heat?
Carbondioxide (CO2)
This family member promotes sustainability through healthcare and education, especially through their leadership roles in AKDN institutions.
Princess Zahra
Which Kenyan wind power project is one of Africa’s largest and generates renewable energy?
Lake Turkana Wind Power Project
What kind of environmental damage must we reduce, according to Mawlana Hazar Imam?
Damage caused by fossil fuel use
Name two Sustainable Development Goals- SDGs that are directly related to environmental protection.
SDG 14 (Life Below Water), SDG 15 (Life on Land)
This family member served as the Chairman of the AKDN's Environment and Climate Committee.
Mawlana Hazar Imam/ Shah Rahim
What is one way a company might measure its environmental impact?
Trees planted, emissions reduced, energy saved, etc.
What does the word Khalifa refer to?
Refers to humans as caretakers of the Earth or God’s vicegerent.
What is the overall target year for achieving the SDGs?
2030
What 2 values embodied by the Nurani Family can inspire us to live a more sustainable life?
Care, empathy, justice, responsibility, integrity.
Share one major challenge companies face when adopting sustainable practices in Kenya.
Lack of funding, infrastructure, resistance to change, etc.