These guiding principles of Imam Sultan Mahomed Shah, His Highness the Aga Khan, will make for a happy, rich and meaningful life in 2020 and in the new decade. Let us cherish his words and apply them in our daily living.
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His Highness the Aga Khan: 2019 stories behind the photos
His Highness the Aga Khan: Links to a few of the fantastic pieces published in Barakah during 2019.
Text and Audio: The Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s.) by His Highness the Aga Khan
This piece is published as part of the commemoration of the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad on 12th of Rabi al-Awwal which in 2019 falls on or around November 9. The Aga Khan reflects on the world of Islam and calls upon Muslims to seek inspiration from the Holy Qur’an and the Prophet Muhammad for a truly dynamic Islamic society for the future.
In 1966, His Highness the Aga Khan spoke brilliantly to African nations on seeking out areas of opportunity from new developments in computers and space
Compiled and prepared by ABDULMALIK MERCHANT
Publisher-Editor, Simerg, Barakah and Simergphotos
On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) announced before a special joint session of Congress the dramatic and ambitious goal of sending an American safely to the Moon before the end of the decade. He said, “I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the Earth. No single space project in this period will be more impressive to mankind, or more important for the long-range exploration of space; and none will be so difficult or expensive to accomplish.” Continue Reading
Thematic presentation of remarks made by Mawlana Hazar Imam and Portugal’s President at the 1st Aga Khan Music Awards Ceremony at Gulbenkian
His Highness the Aga Khan, Mawlana Hazar Imam, addresses the inaugural Aga Khan Music Awards. Photo: AKDN / Akbar Hakim.
Remarks by HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN
(49th Imam of Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims) Continue Reading
