Introduced by MALIK MERCHANT
Publisher/Editor Barakah, Simergphotos and Simerg

Barakah, a website dedicated to Mawlana Hazar Imam, members of his family and the Ismaili Imamat, was launched in 2017. Special photo pieces prepared from 2017 onwards appear in Section 1, under Barakah. Photos that were received from private collections or reproduced from photo libraries as well as other sources prior to 2017 appear in Section 2, under Simergphotos, which was launched in 2012.

SECTION 1: BARAKAH

1. Exclusive Photos: An Unforgettable and Awe-inspiring Mulaqat with Mata Salamat Begum Om Habibeh Aga Khan; and an Overview of Her Special Computer Project in Aswan by Nizar Harji
2. For Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan’s 22nd Auspicious Birthday on March 7, Barakah Presents a Beautiful New Painting, and Photographs Highlighting His Youthful Life compiled and prepared by Malik Merchant
3. A Memorable Collection of Historical Photos of Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah, His Highness the Aga Khan III prepared by Malik Merchant
4. Memorable Paintings of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, by Vancouver Ismaili Artist Azeez Khanbhai by Azeez Khanbhai
5. Rare Photographs of Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah and Prince Aly Khan from the Collection of Naffisa Gilani by Naffisa Gilani
6. June 26, 2002: His Highness the Aga Khan and (Late) US Secretary of State Colin Powell Launch Smithsonian Folklife’s Silk Road Festival compiled and prepared by Malik Merchant
7. Prince Rahim Aga Khan: 50 Years in Pictures introduced and compiled by Malik Merchant
8. Historical Photos from the Kanji Collection by Malik Merchant
9. Remembering the Late William Davis, Premier of Ontario During His Highness the Aga Khan’s Visits to Canada in 1978 and His Silver Jubilee in 1983 by Zahir Dharsee
10. September 18, 2021: A Lovely Photo Tribute to Princess Zahra Aga Khan on Her Birthday prepared and compiled by Malik Merchant
11. September 12, 2021: Barakah’s Tribute to Prince Amyn Aga Khan on His 84th Birthday; and Aga Khan Museum and Ismaili Centre Mark 7th Anniversary of Opening introduced by Malik Merchant
12. Prince Amyn Aga Khan’s 1973 visit to the Ismaili Jamat in Toronto by Dr Mohamed Fazal Manji
13. Photo Essay: Celebrating the Ismaili Flag and the Beautiful Personal Standard of Mawlana Hazar Imam; the Ismaili Ethos of Valour and Peace Are Representative of the Flag’s Red and Green Colours – prepared and compiled by Malik Merchant
14. Photographs of Mawlana Hazar Imam His Highness the Aga Khan, and Members of His Family from the Bernard Gotfryd Collection at the US Library of Congress introduced by Malik Merchant
15. Exclusive Photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 1972 Visit to Kampala and Mbale Through the Lens of Amir Kanji by Amir Kanji
16. Photos of a Historical Medal Presented to Officer Derek Hodgson for His Role in Security at the Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee in Dar es Salaam in August 1946 by Malik Merchant
17. Exclusive and Rare Photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Historical Visit to Pemba in November 1957 from Kamrudin Rashid and Shah Abdulla Collections by Kamru Rashid and Shah Abdulla
18. Exclusive Photographs of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 1972 Visit to Uganda Through the Lens of Sultan Baloo – Barakah by Sultan Baloo
19. Shirin S. Laviolette’s Small but Precious Personal Collection of Photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Visits to Soroti and Mbale, Uganda introduced by Malik Merchant
20. Uganda Asian Exodus: Laila Datoo’s Exclusive Collection of Photos of Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan’s Visit to a Refugee Camp in Italy in January 1973 by Malik Merchant
21. Photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam and Members of His Family from the Collection of Alijah Zulfikarali Khoja: South Africa, Aswan and East Africa
22. Photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 1972 Visit to Jinja, Uganda, Preceding the Expulsion of Asians, and Two Earlier Visits Made in 1957 and 1966 by Sadrudin Mitha (1972 photos), Sultan and Salim Somani (1957 and 1966 photos)
23. World Exclusive: Photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 1957 Visit to Kigoma, Tanganyika, from Late Alijah Abdulrheman Lalji Popatia Collection by Malik and Nurin Merchant from material submitted by the Popatia family.
24. A memorable 1951 photo of Prince Aly Khan taken in Mombasa, Kenya by Zahir Dhalla
25. The exemplary volunteer service and dedication of Nazir Nensi to the Jamat and Mawlana Hazar Imam, and two cherished photos with the Imam by Malik Merchant
26. Amin Jaffer collection: Exclusive photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Arusha, Tanzania, in 1966 by Amin Jaffer
27. Exclusive: Noorali Harji collection of rare photos of Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah, Prince Aly Khan and Mawlana Hazar Imam in Zanzibar and Mombasa by Malik Merchant
28. The historic visit of Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah, His Highness the Aga Khan, to Iran in 1951: Glimpses from a very rare Ismaili souvenir Introduced and compiled by Malik Merchant
29. A brief note on Kamarbai Ramji’s 100th birthday celebration, and 5 rare photos from her family of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan by Malik Merchant
30. Exclusive: Photos of Prince Amyn Aga Khan’s 1968 visits to Arusha and Egerton College by Amin Jaffer
31. 2 beautiful photos from 1957 of a blessed day in the lives of Sadruddin and Sakerkhanu Velji: Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, performs their marriage by Malik Merchant
32. Very rare photos of Prince Aly Khan’s 1951 visit to Arusha, Tanganyika by Amin Jaffer
33. Photos of His Highness the Aga Khan from the collection of veteran Ismaili journalist (Late) Sultan Jessa, Order of Canada Introduced by Malik Merchant
34. Exclusive: Rare photos of Imam Sultan Mahomed Shah and Mawlana Shah Karim from Jan Karmali Collection by Jan Karmali with introductions by Amin Jaffer and Abdulmalik Merchant
35. 4 rare photos of His Highness the Aga Khan’s visit to Dar es Salaam’s Aga Khan Boys Secondary School introduced by Abdulmalik Merchant; photos Ali Rajabali Collection
36. Late Vazier Abdulalli & Fatema Motani collection: Rare and historical photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visits to Uganda 1957 to 1964
37. Great photos of a “GREAT DAY” at 330 Sussex: Aga Khan and Canada’s Governor General open Global Centre for Pluralism Photos by Jean-Marc Carisse

SECTION 2: SIMERGPHOTOS

1. “Horses” by Gulgee: An Exceptional Gift to His Highness the Aga Khan for His Landmark 80th Birthday
2. Letters and Photographs of His Highness the Aga Khan from the Family Archives of the Late Mr. Frank Pattrick
3. Photographs of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan at Parliament Hill by Jean-Marc Carisse
4. A Former Standard 3 Ismaili Student of Aga Khan Primary School, Nairobi, Shares Memorable Photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 1966 Visit to School
5. Ismaili History in the Making: 49th Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, Visits Portugal and Introduces the First Five Senior Officials of the Imamat to Country’s President
6. Photos of Visits by Mawlana Hazar Imam and Prince Aly Khan to Mozambique in the late 1950’s
7. Exclusive: Photos of Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan’s Visit to Dar-es-Salaam and other East African Photos by the Late Abdul M. Ismaily (“Papa Jaan”)
8. Exclusive: Photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Visit to Pakistan by the Late Abdul M. Ismaily (“Papa Jaan”)
9. Egyptian President Sisi’s Memorial Photo with African Heads of State and His Highness the Aga Khan
10. Photos of His Highness the Aga Khan’s Visits to East Africa by Azhar Chaudhry
11. Exclusive: Photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 1960 Visit to Hunza by the Late Abdul M. Ismaily (“Papa Jaan”)
12. A Historic Handshake Between Two Faith Leaders, His Highness the Aga Khan and Pope Benedict XVI
13. His Highness the Aga Khan’s 2015 Speeches in the UK and USA Tell Marvellous Stories About the Al-Azhar Park and Convey a Profound Message of Our Common Humanity
14. A Memorable Photo Essay: The Travels and Accomplishments of His Highness the Aga Khan in 2015: (II) Canada, India and Greece
15. The 2015 Travels and Accomplishments of a Global Humanitarian and Spiritual Leader, His Highness the Aga Khan
16. His Highness the Aga Khan and the Ismailis
17. A Rare 1954 Video of the Hajj, With Footage of Mata Salamat, the Begum Aga Khan; and a Masterpiece Work of Art by the Begum of His Highness the Aga Khan
18. “Victorious Trudeau,” His Highness the Aga Khan and Yasmin Ratansi – Exclusive Photos By Jean-Marc Carisse
19. A Unique Video of the Signing Ceremony Establishing “Seat of the Ismaili Imamat” in Portugal
20. Photo Essay: Fabulous Photos of the Aga Khan Park and the Inauguration Ceremony
21. Image of the Year: “The Ismaili Imamat is Unique”, Mawlana Hazar Imam Our Guide, Hope and Inspiration
22. Celebrating Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 78th Salgirah (Birthday) With a Rich Collection of Photos and Quotes
23. A Collection of 48 (Plus 1) Memorable Images from the Life of the 48th Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, His Highness the Aga Khan III
24. September 12, 2014: The Official Opening of the Ismaili Centre and Aga Khan Museum, a Reporter’s Glimpse
25. Two Unique 1957 Portraits of His Highness the Aga Khan by Photographer Sarfraz Sadaruddin
26. My Late Mother, Jean Kirk, and Her Special Collection of Rare Photos of His Highness the Aga Khan’s Visits to the Aga Khan Primary School in Nairobi
27. His Highness the Aga Khan’s Historic Visit to the Parliament of Canada: A Collection of Photos and Speech Excerpts
28. Historical Images: The 48th Ismaili Imam’s “Never-to-be-Forgotten” Message to Ismaili Youth
29. The Magnificent Aga Khan University, its Symbolic Logo and the Elegant Jamiapoash Worn by His Highness the Aga Khan for the University’s Convocation
30. Glimpses from the 2013 Aga Khan University Convocation, with a Summary of Seven Key Themes in His Highness the Aga Khan’s Address
31. Photos from Karim Master’s Original Copy of “Fidai” Magazine Published in 1936 to Commemorate the Golden Jubilee of His Highness the Aga Khan
32. For 56th Imamat Anniversary, Magnificent and Unique Historical Portraits of His Highness the Aga Khan
33. For Canada’s 2013 Victoria Day, A Small Dedication to Queen Victoria, with Reflections on Her Majesty by Ismaili Imams
34. “Mubarak…Khushamadeed”: A Poem for Prince Rahim Aga Khan and Ms. Kendra Spears
35. Historical Images: A 1946 Genealogical Chart of Ismaili Imams and a Magnificent Portrait of the Young Prince Karim Aga Khan
36. Photo Flashback: His Highness the Aga Khan at NATO Headquarters in January 2007
37. Exclusive Photos and Story: The Investiture Ceremony of Prince Amyn Mohamed as Chief of Ismaili Scouts
38. His Highness the Aga Khan with Ismaili Leaders and Volunteers at the London Ismaili Centre’s Rooftop Garden
39. Photo Essay: The Historical Jubilees of His Highness the Aga Khan (1877-1957), the Imam of the Socio-Economic Revolution
40. Photo Essay: Historic Signing of Agreement in Alberta Between His Highness the Aga Khan and Premier Alison Redford
41. From John F. Kennedy to Pierre E. Trudeau to Stephen E. Harper – A Selection of Photos and Videos of His Highness the Aga Khan with USA Presidents and Canadian Prime Ministers
42. Magnificent Photos of Chateau de Chantilly and His Highness the Aga Khan’s Visit to the Jewel of French Culture
43. His Highness the Aga Khan’s Work at a Glance

Date posted: November 24, 2020.
Last updated: March 10, 2022.

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