Author: Malik Merchant, Editor
Founding publisher and editor of www.barakah.com, www.simerg.com and www.simergphotos.com.
Podcasts: The Aga Khan’s principles and aspirations for a peaceful and equitable world – Volume 1
April 11, 2023: Prince Irfan Aga Khan becomes 8 years old – the word Irfan, with it roots in the Qur’an, is a notion embodied within the Ismaili Muslim tradition of seeking spiritual enlightenment under the divine authority and guidance of the Imam-of-the-Time, currently His Highness the Aga Khan
April 10, 2023: As Prince Hussain Aga Khan Turns 49, Barakah presents the Prince’s devotion to sea exploration, his love for marine life and his contribution to the Ismaili Imamat
A thematic presentation of His Highness the Aga Khan’s message on the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan
Mutual care and love: His Highness the Aga Khan with his grandchildren, Princes Irfan and Sinan; some New Year tasks for the worldwide Jamat to reflect on
As world marks World Wildlife Day, Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan’s actions for animal welfare are a model for the younger generation to follow
Flashback: “I would like to be buried in Aswan” – the wish of Aga Khan III, 48th Hereditary Imam of Ismaili Muslims
Prince Rahim Aga Khan speaks on daunting challenges facing the world as it becomes increasingly urban, and sheds light on AKDN’s work in a large metropolis that has yielded positive results
Barakah’s Sister Blogs Simerg and Simergphotos
An Entreaty to Hazrat Ali, the First Imam of Shia Muslims
Flashback 2016: A Moment of Joy in Kyrgyzstan as Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, Spontaneously Walks to His Followers and Blesses Them for Everything They Wish, Bringing Tears of Happiness to Their Eyes; With a Humble Supplication to the Beloved 49th Imam
Banff Exhibition Reflects Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s Concern on Ocean Pollution; and Special Curriculum at University of Central Asia Will Help Students Prepare for World Impacted by Climate Change
Must Watch: Aga Khan’s Rare and Insightful Interview with Lucky Severson; and Transcript
2011 Photo Flashback: His Highness the Aga Khan and Jesse White, as Aga Khan Council Awards Longest Serving Illinois Secretary Of State With Lifetime Award
2021-2022: News on Mawlana Hazar Imam and Members of His Family, With Anchor Links to 35+ Stories
Rare Photographs of His Highness the Aga Khan and Oleg Grabar, Including a Group Photo Taken in China in 1981
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