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    • The Aga Khan approves a new motif for his inaugural visits to Ismaili Muslims
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    • Prince Irfan Aga Khan: Ten years in pictures
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Category: Essay

Insightful essays about the work of the Ismaili Imamat under the leadership of its 49th Hereditary Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, who is respectfully addressed by his followers as Mawlana Hazar Imam.

October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 Malik Merchant, Editor

The Architecture of Empathic Pluralism: His Highness the Aga Khan, an Inspired Vision of Architecture

Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, addressing the International Convocation of the Association of American Universities (AAU). Photo: AKDN. Reproduced in Barakah.com
August 25, 2022August 26, 2022 Malik Merchant, Editor

Karim Aga Khan IV: Modern Personification of Historical Islamic Rationalism, Charity and Peace by Michael Hamilton Morgan

August 22, 2018August 23, 2018 Malik Merchant, Editor

India’s Aga Khan Council President shares 3 personal stories and lessons he learned from gracious moments with Mawlana Hazar Imam during Diamond Jubilee visit

August 8, 2018August 8, 2018 Malik Merchant, Editor

Portugal President’s surprise Darbar visit in Lisbon: A highpoint during Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee; includes video clip

July 28, 2018August 1, 2018 Malik Merchant, Editor

Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee: Memories of a modern day pilgrimage to Lisbon

July 24, 2018October 26, 2022 Malik Merchant, Editor

Exclusive: An inspiring and moving account of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Darbar in Lisbon on July 11, 2018 – the “highest point” of his Diamond Jubilee

June 22, 2018January 25, 2020 Malik Merchant, Editor

The Talks, Titles, Treaties and Walks of the Aga Khan IV: Glimpses of his “Extra-ordinariness”

April 25, 2018April 28, 2018 Malik Merchant, Editor

Forgiveness, Imamat and path to enlightenment of the soul: Important notes for Jamats in Western Canada as they prepare for Hazar Imam’s holy visit

April 15, 2018April 28, 2018 Malik Merchant, Editor

Exclusive: An inspiring and moving account of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee Darbar in Nairobi

March 11, 2018 Malik Merchant, Editor

Important notes on baitul khayal, bol, the soul and Imam’s status as Mawlana Hazar Imam continues his journey to grace Jamats with Didar and Blessings

Mawlana Hazar Imam addresses the Jamat during the Darbar at Garamchashma, Lower Chitral. Photo: The Ismaili.
March 10, 2018March 26, 2018 Malik Merchant, Editor

An important message to the USA Jamat: Family members and friends must “forget and forgive” past grudges and mistakes as they prepare for Hazar Imam’s Didar

February 19, 2018January 23, 2019 Malik Merchant, Editor

Songs of affection for His Highness the Aga Khan: Mera Mawla Shah Karim Aa Raha Hai, and Salawat with an explanation

February 18, 2018February 19, 2018 Malik Merchant, Editor

His Highness the Aga Khan to visit USA in March 2018: National Council President delivers inspiring video message

Aga Khan in Hunza
December 13, 2017January 8, 2018 Malik Merchant, Editor

His Highness the Aga Khan in Pakistan: Zahiri-u-Noorani didar – A personal reflection of the darbar in Hunza

November 9, 2017November 12, 2017 Malik Merchant, Editor

Update#3: Forthcoming visit by Mawlana Hazar Imam to Ismailis in Eastern Canada – Important notes on Ism’ul Azam (Bol), Baitul Khayal, Imam’s True Status and the Soul

October 18, 2017July 22, 2021 Malik Merchant, Editor

A Pearl for a Monarch of Faith and Practicality: Reflections of a Mwalimu on His Highness the Aga Khan by Austin Bukenya

June 4, 2017June 6, 2017 Malik Merchant, Editor

The Aga Khan and the Nation Media

May 9, 2017February 18, 2021 Malik Merchant, Editor

Not all heroes wear capes – A Christian reflects on the Aga Khan

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