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Barakah is dedicated to Mawlana Shah Rahim al Hussaini, His Highness the Aga Khan, members of his family and the Ismaili Imamat – a Hereditary Divine Institution from the Time of the Prophet Muhammad and Imam Ali

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    • The Quest and Ecstasy of Didar (Vision) in the Nizari Ismaili Ginanic tradition as UK Ismailis prepare for a beautiful encounter with His Highness the Aga Khan
    • Special coverage of the Aga Khan’s visit to the U.K.
    • Latest News (2026): Princess Zahra Aga Khan installed as first Pro-Chancellor of AKU
    • “Call on the Names of Imams”
    • Prince Sinan Aga Khan in pictures
    • The birth anniversary of Hazrat Ali
    • Special coverage of the Aga Khan’s visit to Portugal
    • Special coverage the Aga Khan’s visit to the USA
    • His Late Highness Aga Khan IV in Pictures: Part 2, 2000 – 2025
    • His Highness the Aga Khan’s speeches, messages and statements
    • Special coverage of the Aga Khan’s visit to Kyrgyzstan
    • Princess Zahra Aga Khan in Pictures: Part II (2021 – 2025)
    • Princess Zahra Aga Khan in Pictures: Part I (1970 to 2020)
    • The Aga Khan, “is running marathons;” he is a “Berlin Legend”
    • Special coverage of the Aga Khan’s visit to Kyrgyzstan
    • Special coverage of the Aga Khan’s visit to Uganda
    • A tribute to Prince Amyn Aga Khan on his 88th birthday
    • His Late Highness Aga Khan IV on Prophet Muhammad
    • Special coverage of the Aga Khan’s visit to Kenya
    • Special coverage of the Aga Khan’s historic visit to France
    • The Aga Khan approves a new motif for his inaugural visits to Ismaili Muslims
    • His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan gives his first address as Chancellor of the University of Central Asia
    • Special Coverage of the Aga Khan’s visit to Mozambique
    • Latest news: The Aga Khan’s message to his community in Iran
    • Ghadir Khumm: Ismaili Muslims Continue to be Guided by the Promised Rope of Imamat
    • The Aga Khan congratulates triumphant Ismaili Mountaineer
    • Aga Khan writes to Pakistan Prime Minister for Pakistan-India peace
    • The Aga Khan confers the title of Diwan on Shafik Sachedina
    • Prince Irfan Aga Khan: Ten years in pictures
    • Prince Hussain Aga Khan at 51
    • Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan: 25 Years in Pictures
    • Sunday, March 16, 2025: Chehlum, the 40th day of mourning of Mawlana Shah Karim,
    • Aga Khan IV in Pictures: Part 1 – the 20th Century
    • His Highness the Aga Khan IV: Words of inspiration that transformed an idea into a living museum
    • The Life and Legacy of Aga Khan IV
    • His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan: A pictorial story
    • “Depth of Field: The Aga Khan Beyond the Lens”
    • Manuscript gifted to His Highness the Aga Khan on his enthronement
    • Worldwide tributes to His Highness the Aga Khan IV
    • His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan accepts oath of allegiance in a magnificent enthronement ceremony
    • In Gratitude: From Shah Karim to Shah Rahim
    • King Charles III grants Prince Rahim, the title of “His Highness”
    • His Highness the Aga Khan IV is laid to rest in Aswan
    • A reflection on the funeral ceremony of His Highness the Aga Khan IV
    • Posts in Social Media as Prince Rahim Succeeds His Father as 50th Hereditary Ismaili Imam
    • Prince Rahim Aga Khan is the New Face of Imamat
    • His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th Hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, Passes Away
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Category: His Highness the Aga Khan

Aga Khanmeets with young Ismaili followers in Lisbon
January 26, 2026January 27, 2026 Malik Merchant, Editor

Special coverage of His Highness the Aga Khan’s visit to the U.K., with the latest updates — timings for Didar and Inter-faith meeting, arrangements for children, and Dastan – a post-Didar national celebration

Aga Khan bestowing the Ismaili communities of Portugal and Spain with a Didar in Lisbon, Portugal
January 22, 2026January 23, 2026 Malik Merchant, Editor

The Quest and Ecstasy of Didar (Vision) in the Nizari Ismaili Ginanic tradition as UK Ismailis prepare for a beautiful encounter with His Highness the Aga Khan

Princess Zahra Aga Khan installed as AKU's first Pro-Chancellor
January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 Malik Merchant, Editor

Latest News (2026): Historic day for Aga Khan University as Princess Zahra is installed as its first Pro-Chancellor; Sardinia’s Olbia Airport renamed in memory of His Late Highness Aga Khan IV; and more

Ismaili Imams
January 8, 2026January 11, 2026 Malik Merchant, Editor

“Call on the Names of Imams”: This remembrance, recommended by their Highnesses Aga Khan IV and V, should encourage us to be passionate about reading the stories of their ancestors, and why?

Hazar Imam and Princes Sinan and Irfan
January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 Malik Merchant, Editor

Prince Sinan Aga Khan in pictures as he celebrates his ninth birthday on January 2, 2026

Rahim Aga Khan signs the Ismaili Constitution under his name, Barakah dedicated to the Aga Khan
January 1, 2026January 1, 2026 Malik Merchant, Editor

January 1, 2026, marks the birth anniversary of Hazrat Ali, the first ancestor of the 50th Hereditary Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, Shah Rahim al Hussaini

Mawlana Shah Karim, His Late Highness Aga Khan IV
December 30, 2025December 30, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

Their Highnesses Late Karim Aga Khan IV and Rahim Aga Khan V: A Blessed Life under Two Ismaili Imams by Vancouver’s Farah Tejani

Aga Khan in Kazan Tatarstan
December 17, 2025December 19, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

His Late Highness Aga Khan IV in Pictures: Part 2, 2000 – 2025

December 9, 2025December 10, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

The Didar of Mawlana Hazar Imam Shah Rahim al Hussaini Aga Khan in Lisbon

December 6, 2025January 4, 2026 Malik Merchant, Editor

Latest news (2025): His Highness the Aga Khan meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi at the 17th Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix activations; and more

Aga Khan addresses leaders and members of Ismaili institutions at a reception held in his honour
December 5, 2025December 10, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

Special coverage of His Highness the Aga Khan’s visit to Portugal

Rahim Aga Khan
November 25, 2025December 19, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

A timeless devotional poem in honour of the Imam-of-the-Time, Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan, as he prepares to give Didar in Portugal

Didar and cherished moments with the Imam of the Time
November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

Didar of the Imam-of-the-Time: Life’s ultimate purpose as Ismailis of Portugal and Spain prepare for the Didar of their 50th Hereditary Imam, His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan, between December 1-4, 2025

Aga Khan addresses Ismaili youth
November 21, 2025November 22, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

A reflection on the special status of the Ismaili Imam, as His Highness the Aga Khan prepares to meet his community in Portugal

Aga Khan Music Awards 2019
November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

The Aga Khan Music Awards: His Late Highness Aga Khan IV attended the inaugural ceremony in Lisbon in 2019; Ismaili TV will transmit the 2025 opening day concert live, November 20

November 11, 2025November 20, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

Special coverage of His Highness the Aga Khan’s visit to the USA

Mayor Whitmire and Aga Khan inaugurate Ismaili Center in Houston
November 7, 2025November 27, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

His Highness the Aga Khan and Houston Mayor John Whitmire inaugurate the first Ismaili Center in the USA, making November 6, 2025, a historic day in the life of the American Ismaili community

November 3, 2025November 4, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

Story of the Ismaili Center, Houston: From the late Aga Khan IV’s confirmation in March 2018 to develop the Center to its official inauguration by Aga Khan V during his forthcoming visit to Texas in November 2025

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