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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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    • His Highness the Aga Khan’s speeches, messages and statements
    • Latest news: His Highness the Aga Khan announces visit to the USA;
    • Special coverage of His Highness 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)
    • Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, “is running marathons;” he is a “Berlin Legend”
    • Special coverage of His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan’s visit to Kyrgyzstan
    • Special coverage of His Highness the Aga Khan’s visit to Uganda
    • A tribute to Prince Amyn Aga Khan on his 88th birthday
    • Latest news of His Highness the Aga Khan and his family: Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan in Portugal for reopening of a cherished chapel
    • Aga Khan Award for Architecture Master Jury announces winners of the 16th Award Cycle
    • His Late Highness Aga Khan IV on Prophet Muhammad
    • Special coverage of His Highness the Aga Khan’s visit to Kenya
    • Special coverage of His Highness the Aga Khan’s historic visit to France
    • His Highness the Aga Khan approves a new motif for his inaugural visits to Ismaili Muslims
    • Special readings on the Imamat the Aga Khan prepares to bless his Ismaili followers with a “Didar” in France
    • His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan gives his first address as Chancellor of the University of Central Asia
    • Special Coverage of His Highness the Aga Khan’s visit to Mozambique
    • The Aga Khan: “Always with Mozambique”
    • Latest news: His Highness the Aga Khan’s message to his community in Iran
    • Ghadir Khumm,: smaili Muslims Continue to be Guided by the Promised Rope of Imamat: The Aga Khan is the 50th Imam in this Unique Hereditary Succession
    • His Highness the Aga Khan congratulates triumphant Ismaili Mountaineer
    • Prince Aly Khan, on self-effacement, Ismaili welfare and Islamic principles
    • “My Beloved Mother” by His Late Highness Aga Khan III
    • Aga Khan writes to Pakistan Prime Minister for Pakistan-India peace
    • His Highness the Aga Khan confers the title of Diwan on Shafik Sachedina
    • His Highness the Aga Khan’s condolence message on the passing of Pope Francis
    • Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah and Mawlana Shah Karim photos from the collection of Mohamed Kassam
    • Prince Irfan Aga Khan: Ten years in pictures
    • Prince Hussain Aga Khan at 51
    • Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan: 25 Years in Pictures
    • Rare Photos, 1959: Aga Khan IV Hosted by Dar es Salaam Mayor Manilal Devani
    • 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
    • “Your Aga Khan, My Hero”
    • The Life and Legacy of Aga Khan IV
    • Prince Karim Aga Khan: Pictorial in Nation and the Ismaili
    • His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan: A pictorial story
    • Film: Light Upon Light
    • Canadian Tributes to His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan
    • “Depth of Field: The Aga Khan Beyond the Lens”
    • Message from His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan
    • Manuscript gifted to His Highness the Aga Khan on his enthronement
    • Video: Tribute to His Highness the Aga Khan IV in the Portuguese Parliament;
    • 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
    • Prime Minister Trudeau’s tribute to His Highness the Aga Khan IV
    • His Highness the Aga Khan IV: Share Your Condolences
    • 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
    • Prince Sinan Celebrates His 8th Birthday on January 2, 2025
    • Farah Nasser’s Fascinating Interview with Princess Zahra Aga Khan
    • His Highness the Aga Khan and His People: A Deep Spiritual Bond
    • A Pivotal Day in Islamic History that is Unknown to the World at Large
    • Aga Khan III: Glimpses from His Life — Download Free 191-Page Publication
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Category: History

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

September 12, 2025November 20, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

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

Aga Khan departs Kenya
August 28, 2025November 20, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

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

Prince Amyn receives France's highest honour
July 17, 2025November 20, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

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

June 27, 2025June 28, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

50th Ismaili Imam, His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan, gives his first address as Chancellor of the University of Central Asia, a unique mountain university, and pays a tribute to his father for his vision in conceptualising, founding, and implementing the project

Rahim Aga Khan
June 12, 2025June 13, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

1393 Years After Ghadir Khumm, Ismaili Muslims Continue to be Guided by the Promised Rope of Imamat: His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan is the 50th Imam in this Unique Hereditary Succession

May 10, 2025December 10, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

“My Beloved Mother” – Lady Ali Shah through the voice of her son, His Late Highness Aga Khan III

April 26, 2025April 26, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

Rare photographs of Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah and Mawlana Shah Karim Shah, Aga Khan III and Aga Khan IV, from the collection of Alijah Mohamed Kassam of the UK

Mayor Manilal Devani and His Highness the Aga Khan
April 3, 2025April 5, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

Rare Photos, 1959: His Late Highness Aga Khan IV Hosted by Dar es Salaam Mayor Manilal Devani

February 22, 2025February 23, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

Film: Light Upon Light – Mawlana Shah Karim His Highness the Aga Khan in his own words – a fascinating, absorbing and inspiring film about the 49th Imam of the Ismaili Muslims – a MUST watch!

Ismaili Imam, the Aga Khan, Mawlana Hazar Imam
November 19, 2024December 10, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

The Preamble of the Shia Imami Ismaili Constitution, Ordained by His Highness the Aga Khan

November 2, 2024 Malik Merchant, Editor

Aga Khan III: Glimpses from His Life — Download Free 191-Page Publication

July 10, 2024July 10, 2024 Malik Merchant, Editor

Imamat Day Mubarak: On July 11, 2024, Ismaili Muslims Celebrate the 67th Anniversary of His Highness the Aga Khan as the 49th Hereditary Imam, in Direct Lineal Descent of the Prophet Muhammad and Hazrat Ali

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 Malik Merchant, Editor

Mazhar or Theophany: A Special Reading as Ismaili Muslims Commemorate the Auspicious 67th Imamat Day of His Highness the Aga Khan, July 11, 2024

June 23, 2024June 25, 2024 Malik Merchant, Editor

1392 Years After Ghadir Khumm, Ismaili Muslims Continue to be Guided by the Promised Rope of Imamat: His Highness the Aga Khan is the 49th Imam in this Unique Hereditary Succession

March 17, 2024April 6, 2024 Malik Merchant, Editor

For Navroz, Thoughtful Messages by the 48th and 49th Hereditary Imams of the Ismaili Muslims, and a Sermon on Piety by the 1st Imam, Hazrat Ali

January 23, 2024January 24, 2024 Malik Merchant, Editor

Yawm-e-Ali – The Birth Anniversary of Hazrat Ali

Ismaili Imam Aga Khan in Methan Village, Sidhpur, India, for meeting with followers and foundation ceremony of new Ismaili Jamatkhana prayer house, Barakah.
January 22, 2024December 17, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

Nazarali Momin Photo Collection: 46 Years Ago, on January 22, 1978, Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, Performed the Foundation Laying Ceremony of a New Ismaili Jamatkhana in Methan Village, Sidhpur, India

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