Mehboob Kamadia
Ismaili Scholar
Through colossal efforts, rigorous academic training, substantial cost and numerous sacrifices, Mehboob Kamadia committed to a 30 years knowledge engineering studying all aspects of Ismaili Islam. His three decades of time & knowledge investment encompasses a unique 6-year University of Toronto curriculum: Specialist Programme in the Study of Religion which included Middle Eastern and Islamic studies; field trips to different continents; and a painstaking research covering a wide spectrum of knowledge-information with links to Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, education, film, history, philosophy, politics and science - social & natural.
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Family Background: Traces Mehboob Kamadia's ancestry to two renowned personalities in the Indian Subcontinent history: Pir Vazir Esmail & Kamadia Haji.
Ismaili & Academic Studies: The story of Mehboob Kamadia's quest for knowledge.
Contributions: Through Lectures, Seminars, Encounters, Services and Travels.
Impressions of Professors: On Mehboob Kamadia's performance and contributions while he was specializing in the Study of Religion at the University of Toronto (1994-2000).
Feedback: Impressions of Intellectuals, organizations, leaders and members of the community on Mehboob Kamadia's humble efforts in serving as an ambassador of knowledge.
Imparting Knowledge Through Travel: A pioneering approach of disseminating knowledge about world civilizations in general and Muslim in particular to tourists and holidaymakers. The impact of this innovative approach is palpable in testimonials which have been generously provided by participants.
In coming months and before the end of 2012, Mehboob Kamadia may decide to take this pilot project on a level of business venture by partnering with reputable Canadian travel tour companies.
Photo Gallery: Seeks to capture the essence of various field-trips, expeditions, discovery and pleasure trips of Mehboob Kamadia.
Upcoming Journeys with Mehboob Kamadia
Copyright 2012
Left: Mehboob Kamadia: Ismaili Scholar
Right: Nizar Ali, a professional Syrian Ismaili Guide
While paying their glowing tributes to great Ismaili fidais and dais, Mehboob & Nizar stand at the entrance of Qadmus Castle, once a capital of the Ismaili network of castles in Syria.
Mehboob Kamadia