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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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    • Special coverage of His Highness the Aga Khan’s visit to Canada
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    • The Quest and Ecstasy of Didar (Vision)
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    • His Late Highness Aga Khan IV on Prophet Muhammad
    • 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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    • Manuscript gifted to His Highness the Aga Khan on his enthronement
    • His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan accepts oath of allegiance in a magnificent enthronement ceremony
    • In Gratitude: From Shah Karim to Shah Rahim
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    • His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th Hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, Passes Away
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Aga Khan IV
February 15, 2025March 11, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

Tributes from around the world to Mawlana Shah Karim, His Highness the Aga Khan IV (d. February 4, 2025)

Rahim Aga Khan signs the Ismaili Constitution under his name, Barakah dedicated to the Aga Khan
February 12, 2025December 10, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan accepts oath of allegiance from the global Ismaili community as the Mantle of Imamat is passed to him by his father, Prince Karim, in a magnificent and moving ceremony in Lisbon

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

In Gratitude: From Shah Karim to Shah Rahim

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

His Majesty, King Charles III, grants the 50th Ismaili Imam, Prince Rahim, the title of “His Highness”

February 9, 2025February 10, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

Photos and Video: Mawlana Shah Karim, His Highness the Aga Khan, is laid to rest in Aswan, Egypt, following funeral ceremony in Lisbon

Funeral Aga Khan IV
February 8, 2025April 5, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

A personal reflection on the funeral ceremony of His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th Imam of the Ismaili Muslims

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

Paying Tribute to Mawlana Shah Karim Al Hussaini, His Highness the Aga Khan: Share Your Condolences

Prince Rahim Aga Khan, the 50th Hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslims. Photograph: The Diwan of the Ismaili Imamai, Lisbon.
February 6, 2025February 6, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

Posts in Social Media as Prince Rahim Succeeds His Father, His Highness the Aga Khan, as 50th Hereditary Ismaili Imam

Prince Rahim Aga Khan, the 50th Hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslims. Photograph: The Diwan of the Ismaili Imamai, Lisbon.
February 5, 2025December 10, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

Prince Rahim Aga Khan is the New Face of Imamat as Mawlana Shah Karim Designates Him the 50th Hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslims in the Everlasting Chain of Imamat

February 5, 2025February 13, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

Part 2: Tributes in the Social Media as His Highness the Aga Khan, 49th Ismaili Imam, Passes Away, Aged 88

February 5, 2025February 6, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

Part 1: Tributes in the Social Media as His Highness the Aga Khan, 49th Ismaili Imam, Passes Away, Aged 88

February 4, 2025February 5, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th Hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, Passes Away at the Age of 88: The Ismaili Imamat is an Eternal Divine Institution, and Ismailis Await the Announcement of the 50th Imam

January 5, 2025January 19, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

Rare Platinum Jubilee Souvenir from 1954 Contains Prince Karim Aga Khan’s Advice to the Ismaili Community on Excelling in Education, Hard Work, Obedience to Imam’s Farmans, and Devotion to Community

Prince Rahim Aga Khan, Prince Sinan and President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
January 2, 2025January 19, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

Born Shortly After His Highness the Aga Khan Turned 80, His Grandson, Prince Sinan, Celebrates His 8th Birthday On January 2, 2025

The photograph shows former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau’s family, friends, colleagues, and official guests in attendance to observe his passing. His son, Justin, now the Prime Minister of Canada, rests his head on the casket of his father. Margaret Trudeau, in the front pew with son, Alexandre, is flanked by the beloved prime minister’s later life partner, Deborah Coyne, and their daughter, Sarah. The former prime minister’s sister, Suzette Rouleau, is on the far side of the same first row. Leonard Cohen on the right. In attendance next to Cuban President Fidel Castro are former Governor-General Romeo Leblanc, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. Other notables present at the ceremony not shown in this photograph include past Canadian Prime Ministers John Turner, Joseph Clark, Brian Mulroney, and Jean Chrétien. Photo: Copyright Jean-Marc Carisse.
December 29, 2024December 29, 2024 Malik Merchant, Editor

President Jimmy Carter Dies at 100: He Attended the Aga Khan Award for Architecture Ceremony in Spain in 1998 and, with the Aga Khan, was Honorary Pallbearer at the Funeral of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau

December 27, 2024December 28, 2024 Malik Merchant, Editor

His Highness the Aga Khan and Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh: A Warm Relationship Forged on a Deep Shared Vision of Public-Private Partnership and the Importance of Culture and Heritage

Princess Yasmin Aga Khan recognized by President Reagan
December 27, 2024December 10, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

Princess Yasmin Aga Khan’s Mission to Find Cure for Alzheimer’s Continues as She Turns 75 on December 28, 2024

Al Qassimi, Rahim Aga Khan, Moroccan Ambassador at Al Burda award
December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 Malik Merchant, Editor

(II) Aug 1- Dec 31, 2024: Latest News of His Highness the Aga Khan and Members of His Family: Prince Rahim Aga Khan Attends Al Burda Award Ceremony in the UAE

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