The publisher/editor of Barakah, Simerg and Simergphotos and members of the Late Jehangir Merchant family wish Ismailis around the world Salgirah Mubarak on the auspicious occasion of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 83rd birthday, and we offer our sincere prayers for everyone’s happiness and success in all walks of life.
We are delighted to include a downloadable photo of the depiction of Mawlana Hazar Imam at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg, Manitoba, along with Salgirah messages from the core team of the Canadian Ismaili leadership team which appeared in the weekly Al-Akhbar newsletter of Friday, December 13, 2019, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, was born on December 13, 1936 in Geneva, Switzerland and, at 83, is the oldest serving Imam in Ismaili history.
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SALGIRAH MUBARAK GREETINGS FROM THE CANADIAN LEADERSHIP
Joint Salgirah message from AMEERALLY KASSIM-LAKHA, President, Aga Khan Council for Canada, DR. KABIR JIVRAJ, Chairman, Ismaili Tariqah & Religious Education Board for Canada, AZMINA DAMJI, Chairman, Grants & Review Board for Canada, AL-NAWAZ NANJI, Chairman, Conciliation & Arbitration Board for Canada, KARIM THOMAS, Vice-President, Aga Khan Council for Canada, and DR. NAZMUDIN BHANJI, Mukhisaheb, Darkhana Jamatkhana
Today, on the auspicious occasion of our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 83rd birthday, we offer our heartiest Mubaraki to every member of the Canadian Jamat.
Salgirah provides each of us an opportunity to reflect on our deeply personal bond with our beloved Imam and our ties with one another, as spiritual brothers and sisters.
Hazar Imam has often reminded us of the importance of living the principles of our faith in our everyday lives. And in today’s fragmented world, it is the bonds of community and our deeply-rooted values, which allow us to realize the social conscience of Islam.
The ethic of service, for example, sits at the bedrock of our values. The Ismaili Volunteer Corps, marking its 100 years of selfless service, truly embodies the spirit of generosity, compassion and care for those most vulnerable. So too do the countless non-badged volunteers who selflessly give of their time and energy to improve the lives of others in the Jamat and in the greater community. May we all continue to find ways to serve and learn together.
And as we celebrate Salgirah together as one Jamat and re-affirm our love, loyalty and devotion to our Hazar Imam, let us recommit to those cherished principles of kindness, tolerance, and forgiveness, harnessing our values to shape a more understanding, pluralistic and harmonious world.
On this joyous day, we offer our humble shukhrana for Hazar Imam’s continued love, mercy, guidance and protection. We pray for the Jamat’s happiness, good health, prosperity, strength of faith and unity.
We pray for the safety and security of all those living in conditions of conflict and strife. And we hope that today can be a day of light and joy for every member of the Jamat, and for our beloved Imam.
Khushiali Mubarak.
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Statement by the Prime Minister on the birthday of His Highness the Aga Khan
December 13, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario
“Today, we join Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims in Canada and around the world to celebrate the 83rd birthday of their spiritual leader, His Highness the Aga Khan.
“His Highness has worked for more than six decades to reduce poverty, improve healthcare and education, and defend the rights of the most vulnerable, especially women and children. An advocate for people of all backgrounds and faiths, he inspires others to follow his path of compassion, generosity, and service.
“The Aga Khan champions respect for diversity and human rights – values that are shared by Canadians. In recognition of his contributions, he was named an honourary Canadian citizen. His Highness also chose Canada as the home of the Aga Khan Museum and the Global Centre for Pluralism. Canada, and the world, are stronger because of his work to build a more peaceful, inclusive future.
“Today, Sophie and I thank the Aga Khan for his international leadership, and wish him continued health and happiness on this special day.”
Date posted: December 13, 2019.
Before departing this website please take a moment to visit Barakah’s Table of Contents for links to more than 190 pieces dedicated to Mawlana Hazar Imam, his family and the Ismaili Imamat.
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What a glorious photo of our beloved sarkar Maulana Hazar Imam and the the article..tons of barakat.
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Saligrah Mubarak to all our global brothers and sisters on this very auspicious day. On this glorious sunny day we rejoice our beloved Hazar Imam’s Birthday and wish many more to come. We truly are a Blessed community, for His tireless effort in making lives better in all spheres not only ours, but also of the communities that we reside in. For that we are eternally indebted to our Beloved Hazar Imam.
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Ya Ali Madad:
Sukar Mowla , de nous donner la possibilité de pouvoir célébrer ce jour du 13 Décembre 2019, L’ Anniversaire de notre Bien Aimé Hazar Imam. Salgirah Koussialy Mumbarak à tous les frères et sœurs du One Jamat globalisé!
C ‘est l’occasion de renouveler très humblement notre Indéfectible attachement à Son Autorité Spirituelle et souhaiter par les prières à notre Imam du Temps Présent, une Bonne Santé, une Longue vie, de toujours vivre un bonheur serein et trouver réconfort affection, tendresse, solidarité avec toute Sa famille Noorani. Et qu’Il continue d ‘éclairer, d’nspirer Ses Leaders Institutionnels et plus que jamais qu’Il reste un Etre de Lumière pour les Murids, un Phare dans le monde entier.
Exprimons Lui, très humblement, nos Sukranas pour tout ce qu’Il fait sans relâche pour que tous Ses Murids à travers le monde vivent en paix, en sécurité et jouissent de l ‘équilibre Din/Dounia dans des pays d’opportunités.
Et promettons Lui que nous serons fermes dans l’application et dans l’ observation de Ses Directives, Hidayaths et Farmans.
Lors du Jubilé de Diamants, Mowla Bapa nous a vivement exhorté à nous préoccuper de notre progrès spirituel, le Din, garant de notre succès et notre bonheur matériel Dounia.
La maturité de la foi ne s’obtient pas du jour au lendemain. Si nous désirons avoir une foi saine, solide et profonde , nous devons exercer notre foi pour la fortifier. Nous devons aller à la rencontre de cette “extraordinaire Lumière ” que notre Tariqah ésotérique nous propose et que Mowla Bapa s’engage à nous guider et nous tenir la main pour y accéder !
Et là, Mowla Bapa sait exactement comment nous devons être fortifiés pour être prêts en tout temps, faire face a toutes sortes de difficultés. Nous avons juste besoin de Lui obéir, même quand c’est un challenge et Lui faire confiance car Il sait comment fortifier notre foi. Il est toujours avec Ses Murids!
Lorsque nous suivons Ses Farmans et faisons des efforts, nous nous rendons compte qu’une foi de conviction, reposant sur une sincère expression de l’ Éthique de la foi, de “best practices” est le meilleur choix et mérite donc bien d’y consacrer du temps et des efforts!
Aussi, en ce jour Heureux de Koussialy Mumbarak prions :
“Oh Mowla, nous nous soumettons très humblement à Tes Farmans, guide nous sur la voie droite du Siratal Mustaquim et aide nous à avoir une foi solide et mature. Tiens nous la main afin que nous puissions évoluer dans notre quotidien par la foi et non par la seule recherche du succès materiel. Apprends-nous à Te faire confiance en toutes circonstances. »
Ameen
Mohez Nato et famille
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Salgira Mubarak…..to all Ismaili Muslims around the globe
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