Barakah

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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  • Barakah: A Dedication to Mawlana Hazar Imam
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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
  • Talikas
    • Talika, May 2022 (Tajikistan)
    • Talika, January 2022 (Tajikistan Jamat)
    • Talika, 85th Salgirah, December 2021
    • Talika, 64th Imamat Day, July 2021
    • Talika, Navroz, March 2021
    • Talika, 84th Salgirah, December 2020
    • Talika, November 2020
    • Talika, 63rd Imamat Day, July 2020
    • Talika, Eid ul-Fitr, May 2020
    • Talika, Covid-19, April 2020
    • Talika, March 2020
    • Talika, Navroz, March 2020
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March 21, 2020December 10, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

Mawlana Hazar Imam sends talika on the occasion of Navroz with special blessings for mushkil asan, and prayers for the Jamat's health and well-being

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020 Malik Merchant, Editor

On the birth anniversary of Hazrat Ali, 10 principles that will assist us for spiritual growth during the coming Navroz

Aga Khan Arusha Tanzania 1966, Barakah photo.
February 24, 2020March 20, 2020 Malik Merchant, Editor

Amin Jaffer collection: Exclusive photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Arusha, Tanzania, in 1966

February 8, 2020February 8, 2022 Malik Merchant, Editor

Exclusive: Noorali Harji collection of rare photos of Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah, Prince Aly Khan and Mawlana Hazar Imam in Zanzibar and Mombasa

February 3, 2020February 6, 2020 Malik Merchant, Editor

A reflection on the recent publication of Farman Mubarak of Mawlana Hazar Imam Shah Karim al Hussaini Aga Khan

January 1, 2020December 10, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

10 guiding principles of Imam Sultan Mahomed Shah, His Highness the Aga Khan, for a happy, rich and meaningful life in the years ahead

Barakah Aga Khan articles 2019
December 30, 2019August 12, 2020 Malik Merchant, Editor

His Highness the Aga Khan: 2019 stories behind the photos

Aga Khan III sketch, Barakah
December 28, 2019December 10, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

The historic visit of Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah, His Highness the Aga Khan, to Iran in 1951: Glimpses from a very rare Ismaili souvenir

Aga Khan in Rajkot
December 26, 2019March 20, 2020 Malik Merchant, Editor

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

Prince Amyn Aga Khan Arusha and Egerton College visit 1968 Barakah and Simerg photos
December 22, 2019December 22, 2019 Malik Merchant, Editor

Exclusive: Photos of Prince Amyn Aga Khan’s 1968 visits to Arusha and Egerton College

Sadrudin and Sake Velji with Aga Khan
December 16, 2019February 18, 2021 Malik Merchant, Editor

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

His Highness the Aga Khan depiction at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
December 13, 2019December 15, 2019 Malik Merchant, Editor

A depiction of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, at a Canadian Museum, and birthday messages from Canadian Ismaili leadership and Prime Minister

His Highness the Aga Khan, Mawlana Hazar Imam, birthdays cake cutting, Barakah and Simerg
December 10, 2019December 16, 2023 Malik Merchant, Editor

The Meaning of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Birthday and the Depth of His Love for the Jamat

Mawlana Hazar Imam Aga Khan cutting birthday cake in Karachi DEcember 13 1964 Barakah and Simerg
December 8, 2019December 18, 2022 Malik Merchant, Editor

A thorough and profound explanation of the Ginan Eji Dhan Dhan Aajano recited for the auspicious birthday of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, with link to 30 recitations

Aga Khan in Calgary in May 2018 for his Diamond Jubilee
December 6, 2019November 17, 2022 Malik Merchant, Editor

The Volunteer’s Traditional Motto “Work No Words” needs a revision to “Work and Many Words” in light of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee Farman

November 28, 2019December 1, 2019 Malik Merchant, Editor

Very rare photos of Prince Aly Khan’s 1951 visit to Arusha, Tanganyika

2019 Global Pluralism Award Winners and Honourable mentions with Aga Khan
November 20, 2019November 21, 2019 Malik Merchant, Editor

A comprehensive report of His Highness the Aga Khan’s visit to Ottawa for the 2019 Global Pluralism Award

Simerg and Barakah His Highness the Aga Khan is decorated on October 27, 1960 with Portugal's The Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry the Navigator by Goa's Governor General H. E. Vassalo e Silva.
November 17, 2019November 23, 2019 Malik Merchant, Editor

1960 and 2019 in the life of His Highness the Aga Khan: Honour by Portugal in Goa; and an inspirational wish in the City of Porto

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