MAY 2023

1. 2023: News on Mawlana Hazar Imam and members of his family – Prince Rahim Aga Khan hosts His Excellency Salem Al Qassim at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon
2. Exclusive photographs from Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s presentations of his exhibition “The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty” at the Aga Khan Museum; plus photos displayed at the Ismaili Centre
3. Beautiful Moments from Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s presentation of his exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty at the University of Waterloo
4. Prince Hussain Aga Khan and his wife Princess Fareen conclude visit to Calgary with a beautiful event at Glenbow; Prince and Princess walk through reception area and greet guests with warmth, enthusiasm and kindness
5. University of Calgary hosts Prince Hussain Aga Khan for presentation of his beautiful exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty
6. Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s Living Sea Exhibition in Calgary: The Sea Lion’s moving mummy hug, the beautiful picture book and visitors’ reaction
7. Fondly remembered: Prince Aly Khan (d. May 12, 1960) and Prince Sadruddin (d. May 12, 2003), two brothers in His Highness the Aga Khan’s family who passed away on the same day, 43 years apart compiled and prepared by Malik Merchant
8. Prince Hussain Aga Khan, underwater photographer par excellence, brings his stunning exhibition to Calgary for first ever debut in Canada by Malik Merchant
9. 2023: News on Mawlana Hazar Imam and members of his family – Prince Rahim Aga Khan attends historic coronation ceremony of King Charles III

APRIL 2023

1. Princess Zahra Aga Khan gives a succinct overview of the history and transformation of Zanzibar’s 130 year “Old Dispensary” to a cutting-edge health centre as she opens the Aga Khan Polyclinic in Zanzibar
2. Podcasts: The Aga Khan’s principles and aspirations for a peaceful and equitable world – Volume 1
3. April 11, 2023: Prince Irfan Aga Khan becomes 8 years old – the word Irfan, with it roots in the Qur’an, is a notion embodied within the Ismaili Muslim tradition of seeking spiritual enlightenment under the divine authority and guidance of the Imam-of-the-Time, currently His Highness the Aga Khan
4. April 10, 2023: As Prince Hussain Aga Khan Turns 49, Barakah presents the Prince’s devotion to sea exploration, his love for marine life and his contribution to the Ismaili Imamat
5. A thematic presentation of His Highness the Aga Khan’s message on the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan

MARCH 2023

1. 2023: News on Mawlana Hazar Imam and members of his family – Princess Zahra Aga Khan in Karachi for 40th anniversary of the founding of the AKU in 1983 by her father, His Highness the Aga Khan, 49th Hereditary Ismaili Imam
2. Mutual care and love: His Highness the Aga Khan with his grandchildren, Princes Irfan and Sinan; some New Year tasks for the worldwide Jamat to reflect on
3. Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan: 23 Years in Pictures
4. As world marks World Wildlife Day, Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan’s actions for animal welfare are a model for the younger generation to follow

FEBRUARY 2023

1. Flashback: “I would like to be buried in Aswan” – the wish of Aga Khan III, 48th Hereditary Imam of Ismaili Muslims
2. Prince Rahim Aga Khan speaks on daunting challenges facing the world as it becomes increasingly urban, and sheds light on AKDN’s work in a large metropolis that has yielded positive results
3. Barakah’s Sister Blogs Simerg and Simergphotos
4. An Entreaty to Hazrat Ali, the First Imam of Shia Muslims by The Ismaili and Munir Gillani Group

JANUARY 2023

1. Flashback 2016: A Unique Moment in Kyrgyzstan as His Highness the Aga Khan Spontaneously Walks to His Followers and Blesses Them for Everything They Wish by Malik Merchant
2. 2023: News on Mawlana Hazar Imam and Members of His Family – Prince Rahim Aga Khan Attends Event to Honour Dr. Farhad Daftary’s Contribution to the Institute of Ismaili Studies compiled and prepared by Malik Merchant
3. Banff Exhibition Reflects Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s Concern on Ocean Pollution; and Special Curriculum at University of Central Asia Will Help Students Prepare for World Impacted by Climate Change by Malik Merchant
4. Must Watch: Aga Khan’s Rare and Insightful Interview with Lucky Severson; and Transcript introduced by Malik Merchant
5. 2011 Photo Flashback: His Highness the Aga Khan and Jesse White, as Aga Khan Council Awards Longest Serving Illinois Secretary Of State With Lifetime Award prepared and compiled by Malik Merchant
6. 2021-2022: News on Mawlana Hazar Imam and Members of His Family, With Anchor Links to 35+ Stories
7. Rare Photographs of His Highness the Aga Khan and Oleg Grabar, Including a Group Photo Taken in China in 1981 introduced by Malik Merchant
8. Prince Sinan Aga Khan: The Start of a New Year Also Brings an Abundance of Joy and Happiness to Mawlana Hazar Imam, Members of His Family and Ismailis Around the World as Prince Sinan Celebrates His 6th Birthday on January 2, 2023 by Malik Merchant
9. As Former Pope Benedict XVI Passes Away, We Republish a Photo of the Pope Greeting His Highness the Aga Khan in 2008; and Explain the Papacy, the Hereditary Imamat and St. Peter in Ismaili Muslim and Catholic Traditions prepared and compiled by Malik Merchant

DECEMBER 2022

1. We Congratulate Princess Yasmin Aga Khan on the Auspicious Occasion of Her 73rd Birthday on December 28, 2022, and for Being Recently Bestowed with France’s “Knight of the Legion of Honor”
2. Ode à l’Imam du Temps Présent / Ode to the Imam of the Present Time by Mohez Nato
3. Prince Hussain Aga Khan and Sharks – the Prince’s Favourite Species – in the Context of Steven Spielberg’s Jaws and the Director’s Guilt Over Making the Film compiled and prepared by Malik Merchant
4. Glimpses Into The Hereditary Imamat, a Legacy of the Prophet Muhammad, as Ismaili Muslims on December 13, 2022, Celebrate the 86th Birthday of their 49th Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan by Malik Merchant
5. The Life Boat: Our Connection to the Imamat by Elisha Alladina
6. 2010 Photo Flashback: Qatar, Home of 2022 FIFA World Cup, Was Host to the Most Prestigious Prize Ceremony in Architecture in the Presence of His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th Hereditary Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims compiled and prepared by Malik Merchant

NOVEMBER 2022

1. A Beautiful Free Downloadable Booklet Commemorating the Life of the 48th Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah, Aga Khan III
2. 3-Day “Feast of Culture” Concludes in Muscat, Oman, with Presentation of The Aga Khan Award for Architecture compiled by Malik Merchant

OCTOBER 2022

1. Prince Amyn Aga Khan Signs Special Stamps Launched by the Sultanate of Oman to Commemorate the 2022 Aga Khan Award for Architecture and the Aga Khan Music Awards compiled by Malik Merchant
2. His Highness Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said and Prince Amyn Aga Khan Preside Over Ceremony in Muscat, Oman, to Present Aga Khan Music Awards to 15 Laureates from Diverse Countries compiled by Malik Merchant
3. A Beautiful Handwritten Message of Hope and Prayer from Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, to All His Shia Ismaili Muslim Followers introduced by Malik Merchant
4. Prince Rahim Aga Khan: 51 Years in Pictures introduced, compiled and prepared by Malik Merchant
5. Hadith Qudsi – a Sacred Tradition – on Panel Presented to His Highness the Aga Khan Encapsulates the Shia Ismaili Concept of Imamat in Less Than 35 Words introduced by Malik Merchant

SEPTEMBER 2022

1. Exclusive Report and Photos: Prince Rahim Aga Khan and Princess Zahra Represent Mawlana Hazar Imam at Historic Signing of Accord Between the Ismaili Imamat and British Columbia by Malik Merchant
2. The Aga Khans, the Ismaili Imamat and the British Crown by Rizwan Mawani
3. In Pictures: Princess Zahra Aga Khan and Her Work for the Ismaili Imamat compiled and introduced by Malik Merchant
4. Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s Must Watch Presentation “The Seas of My Youth” – An Illustrated Talk by the Prince at The Natural History Museum compiled and introduced by Malik Merchant
5. September 12, 2022: Prince Amyn Aga Khan, Younger Brother of Mawlana Hazar Imam, Turns 85; Please Watch His Recent Interview compiled and introduced by Malik Merchant

AUGUST 2022

1. A Review of the Aga Khan’s “Where Hope Takes Root: Democracy and Pluralism in an Interdependent World” by Nizar Motani
2. Photographs of a Special Service Set Presented to Mawlana Hazar Imam During His Silver Jubilee Visit to the UK by Gulshan Parekh
3. Prince Karim Aga Khan at Harvard: “My College Room Mate Rules 10 Million” By John Fell Stevenson

JULY 2022

1. 1972: A Tribute to His Highness the Aga Khan by Pakistan’s Distinguished Man of Letters, A. K. Brohi
2. Latest News: Mawlana Hazar Imam Celebrates Imamat Day with His Family; and More Compiled by Malik Merchant
3. Ismaili Muslims Celebrate 3 Historic Events in a Week; Gift of a Magnificent 17th Century Alam (Standard) to His Highness the Aga Khan Symbolises the Foundational Principles of the Shia Ismaili Muslim Faith By Malik Merchant
4. World Leaders Send Congratulatory Messages to His Highness the Aga Khan on the Auspicious Occasion of His 65th Imamat Day
5. Imamat Day Mubarak Artwork with a Qur’anic Phrase Beautifully Rendered in Fatimid Kufi and Thuluth Scripts By Karim Ismail and Malik Merchant
6. His Highness the Aga Khan: The 49th Ismaili Imam’s Historic Installation Ceremonies from an Extremely Rare East African Ismaili Souvenir By Amin Jaffer and Malik Merchant

JUNE 2022

1. Reflections on Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Pictorial Biography, “Depth of Field – The Aga Khan Beyond the Lens,” By Nizar Motani
2. July 13, 1957: From Disappointment to Joy, as Dolly Jamani Has a Memorable Photograph with Mawlana Hazar Imam on a Historic Day in Geneva By Mobina Merani (nee Jamani)

MAY 2022

1. Unrest in Gorno-Badakhshan: In His Second Talika in 4 Months, Mawlana Hazar Imam Calls On Youth in Particular to Maintain Peace, be Law-Abiding and Contribute Actively to the Progress of Tajikistan; Makes Farman to Jamat to Reject Any Form of Action that May Endanger its Safety By His Highness the Aga Khan
2. May 12, 2022: Prince Rahim Aga Khan Meets With Vatican’s Monsignor Peña Parra; Princess Zahra Aga Khan and Prince Hussain Mark Iftar at Ismaili Centre Lisbon; and Prince Rahim Reaffirms Commitment of Ismaili Imamat to Afghanistan, Update reports compiled and prepared by Malik Merchant

APRIL 2022

1. Eid ul-Fitr: An Inspiring Talika Mubarak of Mawlana Hazar Imam from May 23 2020, and the Auspicious Day in 1944 When He Recited Eid Namaz Aged 7 Introduced, prepared and compiled by Malik Merchant
2. Kenya’s Late President Mwai Kibaki and His Support for the Work of the Aga Khan Development Network; the President Conferred the Country’s Highest Honour on the 49th Ismaili Imam During His Golden Jubilee Prepared and compiled by Malik Merchant
3. Irfan Aga Khan: The Name of Our Beloved Seven Year Old Prince Has its Roots in the Qur’an; Irfan is Also Widely Applied in Mystical Islam as Gnosis and Knowledge of the Divine Prepared and compiled by Malik Merchant
4. Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s Journey of Sea Exploration and Discovery Began at the Age of 5: Barakah Marks His Birthday on April 10 With Stories of His Love, Concern and Passion for Marine Life Introduced by Malik Merchant
5. The Rope of Imamat, and What Makes the Ismaili Imamat Unique Prepared by Malik Merchant
6. Yasmin Aga Khan: A Princess with a Mission By Sadruddin Noorani and Malik Merchant

MARCH 2022

1. His Highness the Aga Khan and Late Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
2. Navroz, March 21, 1960: A Historic Day in the Life of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, and His Jamat By Malik Merchant with Zahir Dharsee
3. March 20, 2022: New Photos, Video and Report of Prince Rahim Aga Khan’s Visit to Mozambique – the Inauguration of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo Compiled and prepared by Malik Merchant
4. For Navroz, a Collection of Beautiful Photos of His Highness the Aga Khan and Members of His Family prepared and compiled by Malik Merchant
5. 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
6. 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 by Malik Merchant

FEBRUARY 2022

1. The Winter Olympics: Reminiscing His Highness the Aga Khan’s Participation in the 1964 Innsbruck Olympic Games by Zahir Meghji and Malik Merchant
2. Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Talika to the Jamat in Tajikistan Emphasizes Calm, Unity, and the Ismaili Tradition of Respecting Law of the Land, As Well As Rejecting Violence, Disorder and Illegal Activity by His Highness the Aga Khan

JANUARY 2022

1. 7 Seas: A Special Film Presentation by Prince Hussain Aga Khan Shot Along Egypt’s Red Sea Coast by Prince Hussain Aga Khan
2. January 7, 2022: Latest News on Mawlana Hazar Imam and Members of His Family

DECEMBER 2021

1. Princess Yasmin Aga Khan Turns 72 on Tuesday, December 28, 2021: We Wish Princess Yasmin a Very Happy Birthday, and Congratulate the Princess on Her Dedication to the Alzheimer’s Association for 40 Years by Malik Merchant
2. Mawlana Hazar Imam Accepts 85th Birthday Gift of 19th century Sèvres Porcelain Vases from World Wide Jamat With Appreciation and Gratitude: Barakah Presents a Brief Description of the Gift Compiled and prepared by Malik Merchant
3. Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, is the Present Bearer of the Noor of Imamat: Barakah Presents Profound Notes on the Imamat and a Very Special Piece of Art for the 85th Salgirah of the 49th Ismaili Imam by Numerous authors
4. Holy Birthday Message of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan: Sends Blessings to Ismailis and Deceased Ismailis, Admires Pandemic Response, Calls for Commitment to Faith, Directs Institutions for Support in Conflict Areas, Family Members Assume Additional Responsibilities in His Work, and Appreciates Beautiful Salgirah Gift by Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan

NOVEMBER 2021

1. Honeymoon Lodge: The Birthplace of Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah by Mumtaz Tajddin
2. A Memorable Collection of Historical Photos of Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah, His Highness the Aga Khan III by Malik Merchant

OCTOBER 2021

1. Memorable Paintings of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, by Vancouver Ismaili Artist Azeez Khanbhai by Azeez Khanbhai
2. Rare Photographs of Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah and Prince Aly Khan from the Collection of Naffisa Gilani by Naffisa Gilani
3. Flashback 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
4. Prince Rahim Aga Khan: 50 Years in Pictures introduced and compiled by Malik Merchant
5. A Rejuvenating Thanksgiving Weekend! And Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Blessings and Historical Photos from the Kanji Collection Made It Even More Rejuvenating by Malik Merchant

SEPTEMBER 2021

1. 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
2. September 18, 2021: A Lovely Photo Tribute to Princess Zahra Aga Khan on Her Birthday Prepared and compiled by Malik Merchant
3. 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
4. Prince Amyn Aga Khan’s 1973 visit to the Ismaili Jamat in Toronto, Canada By Dr. Mohamed Fazal Manji
5. September 28, 1960: An Important Letter from Prince Amyn Mohamed Aga Khan Expressing His Strong Devotion and Loyalty to the Imamate of His Brother, Mawlana Shah Karim Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan Introduced by Malik Merchant

AUGUST 2021

1. 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
2. Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan: The 62nd Year of His Imamat – (I) The Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in Lisbon Prepared and compiled by Malik Merchant

JULY 2021

1. Talikas by Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan (a special new page with links to all the Talikas sent to Jamats around the world since March 2020)
2. July 13, 2021: Tweets and Links to Latest News on Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, and Members of His Family
3. In a Wide Ranging Imamat Day Talika, Mawlana Hazar Imam Sends Blessings for the Souls of His Deceased Spiritual Children, the Jamats Around the World as Well as Everyone Involved in Combatting Covid-19; Tells Jamats Not to Hesitate in Getting Vaccinated and Expresses Happiness At Two Recent Events in Universities That He Has Built by His Highness the Aga Khan
4. Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, is Well into the 7th Decade of His Imamat: Our Pictorial Series Looks at Years 61-64 of His Hereditary Reign Compiled and prepared by Malik Merchant

JUNE 2021

1. Photos of Begum Salimah’s Visits to Aga Khan Health Centres in Kampala and Masaka in 1972 from the (Late) Dr. Rahimtula Jamani Family Collection, UK by Gulshan Jamani
2. Thematic Excerpts from Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Virtual Address at the University of Central Asia’s Historic First Convocation Ceremony Held at its Campuses in Khorog and Naryn by His Highness the Aga Khan
3. As Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, Prepares to Deliver a Virtual Address for University of Central Asia’s First Ever Convocation, Barakah Brings You Some of the Earliest Speeches He Made on Building a University Specialized on Educating High Mountain Populations by His Highness the Aga Khan
4. Thematic Excerpts from Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Virtual Address, as Thriving Aga Khan University Enters New Phase with the Granting of Charter by President Uhuru Kenyatta by His Highness the Aga Khan

MAY 2021

1. 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
2. Thematic Excerpts from Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Virtual Convocation Address to the Aga Khan University’s Class of 2020 by His Highness the Aga Khan
3. Report and Photos: Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, Addresses First Global Convocation of Aga Khan University to a Worldwide Audience introduced by Malik Merchant, report(s) from The Ismaili
4. Video: Princess Zahra Aga Khan’s Introductory Remarks at the 8th Annual Pluralism Lecture Presented by Acclaimed Ethiopian Novelist Maaza Mengiste by Princess Zahra Aga Khan
5. Ismaili Journalist Mansoor Ladha’s Precious Moments with Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan by Mansoor Ladha

APRIL 2021

1. UNESCO’s 5 Audio Recordings of His Highness the Aga Khan and Prince Sadruddin Are Now On Organization’s New Digital Platform introduced by Malik Merchant
2. Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s Journey of Sea Exploration and Discovery Began at the Age of 5: Barakah Marks His 47th Birthday With Stories of His Love, Concern and Passion for Marine Life introduced by Malik Merchant

MARCH 2021

1. Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Navroz Talika Mubarak by Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan
2. Exclusive Photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 1972 Visit to Kampala and Mbale Through the Lens of Amir Kanji by Amir Kanji

FEBRUARY 2021

1. 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
2. Exclusive and Rare Photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Historical Visit to Pemba in November 1957 from Kamrudin Rashid and Shah Abdulla Collections by Kamrudin Rashid and Shahbanu Shiraz Abdulla

JANUARY 2021

No posts on Barakah. Several at sister website Simerg, and two at Simergphotos

DECEMBER 2020

1. Exclusive Photographs of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 1972 Visit to Uganda Through the Lens of Sultan Baloo by Sultan Baloo
2. In Talika Mubarak on the occasion of his 84th birthday, Mawlana Hazar Imam asks us to draw comfort from the practice of our faith, appreciates the excellent work of volunteers, and conveys his paternal maternal blessings to the world wide Jamat by His Highness the Aga Khan
3. New Members Appointed by Mawlana Hazar Imam to Board of Governors of the Institute of Ismaili Studies Reflect Diversity and Gender Balance prepared and compiled by Malik Merchant
4. Vision and Foresight of Ismaili Imamat, as Aga Khan Agency for Habitat Wins 2020 World Habitat Gold Award; and Photos of Prince Rahim Aga Khan’s Visit to Agency Programs in Pakistan prepared and compiled by Malik Merchant
5. Poem “In Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Eyes” with a Digital Portrait Launches Our New Series on Historic Days in the Life of His Highness the Aga Khan introduced by Malik Merchant, with poem by Farah Tejani and digital image by Akbar Kanji

NOVEMBER 2020

1. Tribute and Photo Essay: The Late Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa and His Unmistakable Support for the Work of His Highness the Aga Khan prepared and compiled by Malik Merchant
2. Prince Rahim Aga Khan Meets Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister; Mawlana Hazar Imam Expresses Hope on Afghanistan’s Future at Geneva Conference; and His Message to the 2020 Virtual Paris Peace Forum prepared and compiled by Malik Merchant
3. 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
4. Flashback: Photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, with John Kerry, as President-Elect Joe Biden Names Former Secretary of State as Special Climate Envoy – Barakah prepared and compiled by Malik Merchant
5. 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
6. Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, in his message on November 2, 2020, tells his spiritual children “there is no room for complacency” over the risks posed by the coronavirus “for sometime to come” and send his blessings for mushkil-asan by His Highness the Aga Khan
7. Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah, His Highness the Aga Khan: A Special Audio Presentation for his 143rd Birth Anniversary, and a Fantastic Publication for You to Download prepared and compiled by Malik and Nurin Merchant

OCTOBER 2020

1.  Rare Video: Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, Visits a Pamiri House in Gorno-Badakhshan in 1995 introduced by Malik Merchant
2. Prince Rahim Aga Khan Announces AKDN’s Exciting Partnership with Prince William to Launch Earthshot Prize to Keep our Planet Habitable, and Ensure a Future for Life on Earth prepared and compiled by Malik Merchant
3. A Beautiful Double Wedding in the Family of the 46th Imam Mawlana Shah Hasan Ali Shah, His Highness the Aga Khan I, as Reported in April 1874 in a Historic American Newspaper from The Emporia News, April 10, 1874
4. Aggregation of News Stories and Photos from First Quarter of 2020: Princess Zahra Aga Khan in the UK; Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa in Kenya and Tanzania; and Flashback to Mombasa Visit Photos from 2014 prepared and compiled by Malik Merchant

SEPTEMBER 2020

1. Prince Hussain Aga Khan at the Hay Festival; Also Purchase Signed Copies of the Prince’s Diving Into Wildlife and Exclusive Scarves Made for His Organization – Available in Toronto
2. Unique Moments in the Imamat of Mawlana Shah Karim al Hussaini Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan: A Special New Series by Barakah by Malik Merchant
3. His Highness the Aga Khan Weaves the Beautiful and the Practical, the Spiritual and the Material to Better the Quality of Life of Human Beings introduced by Malik Merchant
4. Blessings of Our Forefathers: Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 1966 Visit to Iringa, Tanzania by the Family of Alijah Akbarali and Alijiani Kulsumbai Mohamed Hamir

AUGUST 2020

1. Photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam and Members of His Family from the Collection of Alijah Zulfikarali Khoja: South Africa, Aswan and East Africa
2. 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)
3. Behold, the Light of Ali by Farah Tejani
4. Ghadir-Khumm, the Imamat, Mawlana Hazar Imam and 2 Recitations of Pir Sadardin’s ‘Feel Happy’ Ginan Eji Anand Anand by Malik Merchant

JULY 2020

1. 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.
2. “Primus in Armis”, a new book on a British Regiment, makes a rare reference to Prince Aly Khan’s military services in the British and US Armies and his contribution to the Allied Forces; the Prince was “a remarkable officer” writes author Stephen Keoghane by Malik Merchant
3. The Hereditary Divine Institution of Imamat has spanned 1388 years since the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.S.) passed away in 632 C.E. by Malik Merchant
4. Government Leaders Across Canada Send Messages of Congratulations to Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, on his 63rd Imamat Day by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and others
5. Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, sends Talika Mubarak to Ismailis around the world on the occasion of his 63rd Imamat Day by Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan
6. Two Beautiful Calligraphies for the 63rd Imamat Day of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan by Karim Ismail
7. A devotional song with a very rare film clip to commemorate the 63rd Imamat Day anniversary of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan Introduced by Tajdin Esmail

JUNE 2020

1. Mawlana Hazar Imam and his family members on partnership between races as a condition of peace and prosperity by Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan
2. Part 2 of our guide to Farman Mubarak made by Mawlana Hazar Imam during his Diamond Jubilee Year, and 4 Talikas received from him in recent weeks by Malik and Nurin Merchant
3. A brief review of Al-Khimyah: A must-see film by Prince Aly Muhammad on his father’s, His Highness the Aga Khan, amazing Al-Azhar Park project in Cairo by Malik Merchant
4. Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan’s new film to be released today, June 5, at noon, is on revival of a dump ground and rubble to a lush green oasis in historic Cairo by Malik Merchant
5. A memorable 1951 photo of Prince Aly Khan taken in Mombasa, Kenya by Zahir Dhalla

MAY 2020

1. Mawlana Hazar Imam’s loving and inspiring Talika on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr shows his concern for his spiritual children in all facets of their lives by Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan
2. The unforgettable Eid ul-Fitr of September 1944: A heart warming story as told by Mawlana Hazar Imam and Prince Amyn Muhammad by Late Kaderali Patel
3. Nine devotional Swahili songs from 1952 honouring Imam e Zaman Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah, His Highness the Aga Khan by Malik Merchant
4. 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
5. Must watch official video: Mawlana Hazar Imam’s historic visit to Central Asia in 1995 – the first by an Ismaili Imam in centuries

APRIL 2020

1. Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, sends message to his spiritual children around the world on Covid-19, with blessings for their protection from difficulty; multiple translations including Farsi, Dari, Arabic, Urdu, Gujarati and Russian by Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan
2. Mawlana Hazar Imam’s inspiring messages, a Ginan, 4 beautiful video songs and the Salawat
3. A portrait of Prince Rahim Aga Khan’s family, as oldest son Prince Irfan becomes 5 years old; and meanings of the Princes’ names Irfan and Sinan prepared and compiled by Malik Merchant

MARCH 2020

1. Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, showers his paternal and maternal blessings on his spiritual children around the world in light of the present crisis by Malik Talib
2. A guide to Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee Farman Mubarak quotes that will uplift our hearts, and reaffirm that we are always in his care, presence and protection by Malik and Nurin Merchant
3. Imam Sultan Mahomed Shah, His Highness the Aga Khan III, on a World War (III) of a different kind by Malik Merchant
4. 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 by Malik Talib, Chairman of the Ismaili Leaders’ International Forum
5. On the birth anniversary of Hazrat Ali, 10 principles that will assist us for spiritual growth during the coming Navroz compiled by Malik Merchant

FEBRUARY 2020

1. Amin Jaffer collection: Exclusive photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Arusha, Tanzania, in 1966 by Amin Jaffer
2. 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

JANUARY 2020

1. A reflection on the recent publication of Farman Mubarak of Mawlana Hazar Imam Shah Karim al Hussaini Aga Khan by Malik Merchant
2. 2020: For new year and a new decade, here are 10 guiding principles of Imam Sultan Mahomed Shah, His Highness the Aga Khan, for a happy, rich and meaningful life in the years ahead prepared and compiled by Malik Merchant

DECEMBER 2019

1. His Highness the Aga Khan: 2019 stories behind the photos
2. 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
3. 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
4. Exclusive: Photos of Prince Amyn Aga Khan’s 1968 visits to Arusha and Egerton College by Amin Jaffer
5. 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
6. Depiction of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and Birthday messages from Canadian Ismaili leadership and Prime Minister Justin Truseau
7. The Salgirah of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, and his unbounded love for his spiritual children by Farouk Esmail
8. 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 by Sadruddin K Hassam
9. 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 by Malik Merchant

 NOVEMBER 2019

1. Very rare photos of Prince Aly Khan’s 1951 visit to Arusha, Tanganyika by Amin Jaffer
2. A comprehensive report of His Highness the Aga Khan’s visit to Ottawa for the 2019 Global Pluralism Award compiled and prepared by Malik Merchant
3. 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 compiled and prepared by Malik Merchant
4. Watch video: His Highness the Aga Khan at White House Conference on Culture and Diplomacy hosted by US President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton compiled and prepared by Malik Merchant
5. Reports and Tweets: His Highness the Aga Khan at the 2019 Paris Peace Forum
6. His Highness the Aga Khan and key players in his network to participate in 2019 Paris Peace Forum
7. A unique moment: Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, tours his son’s photo exhibition in Lisbon
8. Text and Audio: The Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s.) by His Highness the Aga Khan

OCTOBER 2019

1. His Highness the Aga Khan III: A brilliant account of a reporter’s face to face meeting with the 48th Ismaili Imam at the London Ritz by Correspondent, Star of India
2. His Highness the Aga Khan III: Heart-touching anecdotes from his triumphal tour of India that gave birth to the Muslim University of Aligarh Compiled and prepared by Malik Merchant
3. Photos and Report: Asia Society Texas Center Honors Princess ZahraAga Khan with annual Huffington Award by Asia Society Texas Center
4. A 4-minute video of extempore remarks made by Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, that will stay in your heart and mind forever introduced by Malik Merchant
5. Official Royal Family video and photos: His Highness the Aga Khan welcomes Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Aga Khan Centre ahead of their tour of Pakistan Compiled from The.Ismaili, the Royal Family Channel and Hello Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2019

1. Ismailis in Canada and around the world rejoice with Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, as Prince Hussain and Princess Fareen are married in Geneva, Switzerland by Malik Merchant
2. Anver Versi, editor-in-chief of New African, interviews His Highness the Aga Khan – “A man for all seasons” by Anver Versi, Editor New African
3. Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, announces wedding day of Prince Hussain and Ms. Fareen Hoag by Malik Merchant
4. His Highness the Aga Khan in Tatarstan: Themes from his speech in Kazan; a superb gallery of photos; and 5 high quality videos of the visit By His Highness the Aga Khan
5. Video and Photos: Mawlana Hazar Imam in Tatarstan – As it happens, a day by day coverage of his visit to for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture Compiled and prepared by Malik Merchant
6. Mawlana Hazar Imam is expected to arrive in Kazan, Tatarstan on September 11, for 14th Cycle of Aga Khan Award for Architecture compiled by Malik Merchant
7. Kazan in Tatarstan, Russia, to host 2019 Aga Khan Award for Architecture Compiled by Malik Merchant

AUGUST 2019

1. Photos of His Highness the Aga Khan from the collection of veteran Ismaili journalist (Late) Sultan Jessa, Order of Canada Introduced by Malik Merchant
2. From Hazrat Ali to Mawlana Shah Karim, His Highness the Aga Khan: A hereditary succession of Imams that commenced with Prophet Muhammad’s famous declaration at Ghadir Khum after his final pilgrimage Compiled and adapted by Malik Merchant
3. Must see: The Aga Khan’s compassionate heart Video by CGTN Africa
4. His Highness the Aga Khan’s address at the extraordinary 2002 Smithsonian Folklife Festival is in US Senate’s Congressional Record by Lawrence Small, speech by His Highness the Aga Khan
5. Calling Everyone in Canada: A Beautiful and Unique Frame of Philatelic Objects Honouring Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan by Malik Merchant

JULY 2019

1. Must watch: Prince Hussain Aga Khan on unprecedented threats to environment and biodiversity, and impacts of climate change by Prince Hussain Aga Khan
2. His Highness the Aga Khan embodies the ecumenical spirit that links the 3 great monotheistic religions by Vartan Gregorian
3. The Living Imam, Mawlana Shah Karim al Hussaini, His Highness the Aga Khan, and the Nur (Light) of Imamat Introduced by Abdulmalik Merchant, includes excerpts on Imamat and its role from the Aga Khan’s speeches
4. The munajat Ya Ali Khuba Mijalas: A traditional ginan recited on the occasion of His Highness the Aga Khan’s ascension to the throne of Imamat by Sadrudin Hassam
5. Parades, picnics, and pluralism this July and beyond? by Nizar Motani

JUNE 2019

1. His Highness the Aga Khan and the bubonic plague of 1897: How the young 48th Ismaili Imam’s actions saved countless lives by His Highness the Aga Khan III

MAY 2019

1. Glimpses from past and present: The Aga Khans and Queens Victoria and Elizabeth II
2. Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan’s holistic view of the world and his words of wisdom to Ismailis
3. In memory of Prince Aly Khan and Prince Sadruddin: Two brothers who passed away on same day 43 years apart Introduced by Abdulmalik (Malik) Merchant

APRIL 2019

1. 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 by His Highness the Aga Khan
2. 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
3. Princess Yasmin Aga Khan speaks to the Globe and Mail about her mother and Alzheimer’s Interview conducted by Globe and Mail Health Page reporter Wency Lung
4. Thematic presentation of remarks made by Mawlana Hazar Imam and Portugal’s President at the 1st Aga Khan Music Awards Ceremony at Gulbenkian by His Highness the Aga Khan 

MARCH 2019

1. The Aga Khan Music Awards Logo by Samir Sayegh
2. Prince Hussain at ‘Fragile Beauty’ Exhibition in Nairobi; Prince Rahim at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre in Seattle; and Princess Zahra at launch of hospital expansion in Dar es Salaam compiled and prepared by Abdulmalik Merchant
3. Comprehensive coverage of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Portugal for the inaugural edition of the Aga Khan Music Awards totaling US$ 500,000 in prizes compiled and prepared by Abdulmalik Merchant
4. Selected sayings of Hazrat Ali, and His Highness the Aga Khan on his ancestor by Imam Mawlana Ali and His Highness the Aga Khan
5. Historical 1960 Navroz Mubarak message, prayer and photo of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan by His Highness the Aga Khan
6. “My Beloved Mother” – Lady Ali Shah through the voice of her son, Imam Sultan Mahomed Shah, Aga Khan III introduced by Zarina Zaver Moosa

FEBRUARY 2019

1. The Gujarati edition of the Memoirs of Aga Khan: The voice of the translator and his reflections on the 48th Ismaili Imam by Late Jyotindra Dave, with an introduction by Abdulmalik Merchant 
2. Photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, from a rare Ismaili magazine introduced by Abdulmalik Merchant
3. The seal of Aga Khan University and convocation regalia of His Highness the Aga Khan
4. Historical Diamond Jubilee message from Imam Sultan Mahomed Shah to Ismaili youth: “The body is the temple of God for it carries the soul” by His Highness the Aga Khan III

JANUARY 2019

1. 3 Amazing photos from flickr of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, at the Paris Peace Forum introduced by Abdulmalik Merchant
2. Barakah looks back at important 2018 stories of Mawlana Hazar Imam and members of his family that we did not publish during the year compiled and prepared by Abdulmalik Merchant
3. Mawlana Hazar Imam’s view of the world: More gems from his speeches by His Highness the Aga Khan
4. In historic visit to Islamic City of Marawi in Philippines, His Highness the Aga Khan vehemently rejected notion that modern education diminishes sharpness and deepness of our faith by His Highness the Aga Khan
5. His Highness the Aga Khan, Mawlana Hazar Imam, impressed scientists during his visit to Los Alamos Lab in 1959 by Newspaper report and Press release
6. Prince Rahim Aga Khan: Pluralism Harnesses Human Creativity and Kindles the Very Spirit of the Knowledge Society by Prince Rahim Aga Khan
7. The Aga Khan and Germany’s Minister of State Speak about Stabilization Measure Experiences in Northern Afghanistan by His Highness the Aga Khan and Niels Annen
8. The Aga Khan on the importance of education: The story of his Czech coach by His Highness the Aga Khan

DECEMBER 2018

1. Mawlana Hazar Imam announces engagement of Prince Hussain Aga Khan to Miss Elizabeth Hoag by Abdulmalik Merchant
2. On the Auspicious Occasion of Our Beloved Mawlana Shah Karim’s 82nd Birthday: Our Hearts at Your Feet by Zafeera Kassam
3. Flashback 1978: Mawlana Hazar Imam’s historic first visit to Canada included a cake cutting ceremony to celebrate his 42nd birthday by Kamrudin Rashid and Jehangir A. Merchant

NOVEMBER 2018

1. 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
   
2. The Ismaili community’s dynamic 48th Imam: A very brief portrait of His Highness the Aga Khan, Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah by Bashir Fazal Ladha
3. “Mawla fulfilled my wish” – a six year old girl’s loving story from the Diamond Jubilee of His Highness the Aga Khan III by Sakerkhanu Gulamhusain Gulamali

OCTOBER 2018

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SEPTEMBER 2018

1. A Journey of Love and Devotion: Expressions for the Silver, Golden & Diamond Jubilees (and beyond) of our Beloved Imam Mawlana Shah Karim al Hussaini Aga Khan by Rose Motani

AUGUST 2018

1. India’s Aga Khan Council President shares 3 personal stories and lessons he learned from gracious moments with Mawlana Hazar Imam during Diamond Jubilee visit by Ashish Merchant
2. Perspectives on the International Art Gallery at the Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in Lisbon Zainub Verjee in conversation with Malik Merchant
3. Joyful photos from His Highness the Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations by Muslim Harji
4. Portugal President’s surprise Darbar visit in Lisbon: A highpoint during Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee; includes video clip by Azeem Maherali
5. ‘A diamond is forever’: In honour of His Highness the Aga Khan, Portugal Postal Service releases a unique souvenir sheet embedded with a 1.24mm genuine diamond – a family keepsake for generations to come by Abdulmalik Merchant

JULY 2018

1. 50+ magnificent photos of His Highness the Aga Khan with the President of Portugal at Belem Palace, National Palace of Queluz, and Palacete Henrique de Mendonça
2. A poetic piece on the grand finale of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee by Jalal Jaffer
3. Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee: Memories of a modern day pilgrimage to Lisbon by Rahim Hirji
4. Exclusive: The conclusion of a stirring account of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Darbar in Lisbon on July 11, 2018 – the “highest point” of his Diamond Jubilee by Zafeera Kassam
5. Exclusive: An inspiring and moving account of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Darbar in Lisbon on July 11, 2018 – Part 1 of the highest point of the Diamond Jubilee of His Highness the Aga Khan by Zafeera Kassam
6. The Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee in Lisbon: Visitors react to Prince Hussain’s animal photos and convey messages to him; viewers want to see more of his works introduced by Abdulmalik Merchant
7. The epochal finale in Lisbon of the Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee: (1) Prelude to an exclusive narrative of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s darbar by Zafeera Kassam
8. The Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee in Lisbon: Prince Hussain’s little exhibition of animal photos is captivating by Abdulmalik Merchant
9. The Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee in Lisbon: Glimpses from the magnificent International Arts Gallery by Abdulmalik Merchant
10. The Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee in Lisbon: Young and old alike must visit the “Sentiment Wall” at the International Arts Festival by Abdulmalik Merchant
11. Thousands of Ismailis gather at Lisbon park to welcome Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, for highest point of his Diamond Jubilee by Abdulmalik Merchant
12. The Aga Khan in Portugal: Important notes with frequent updates
13. The many facets of His Highness the Aga Khan’s leadership by Shiraz A. Nasser

JUNE 2018

1. The Aga Khan in UK and France: A thorough and comprehensive coverage of his Diamond Jubilee visit by Abdulmalik Merchant
2. The Talks, Titles, Treaties and Walks of the Aga Khan IV: Glimpses of his “Extra-ordinariness” by Nizar Motani
3. The Aga Khan Museum’s exhibition The World of the Fatimids by Sahir Dewjee
4. Tweets — Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan at World Partnership Walk in Toronto
5. Prince Aly Khan on two most important principles of life for an Ismaili introduced by Azeem Maherali

MAY 2018

1. Speaking to Post-Secular Society: The Aga Khan’s Public Discourse by Karim H. Karim 
2. Tributes to His Highness the Aga Khan by the Canadian Members of Parliament and Senate introduced by Yasmin Ratansi
3. Opinion piece — Seat of the Ismaili Imamat and the Aga Khan network in Portugal English translation of an article by Feliciano Berreiras Duarte
   
4. Perspectives and opinion pieces on the Aga Khan by distinguished Canadians by Jean Chretien, Adrienne Clarkson, Naheed Nenshi and others
5. “And Diverse are their Hues” — A description of the Fatimid gift presented to Mawlana Hazar Imam during his USA Visit adapted from The Ismaili, USA
6. Registration link for Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee Darbar in Lisbon and welcome message from the Portugal Aga Khan Council President

APRIL 2018

1. Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan channels his interest on the work of the AKDN into an inspiring short film by Prince Aly Muhammad
2. Honours bestowed on the Aga Khan during his 60 years of Imamat: The President’s Medal by The Architectural League of New York on May 18, 2017 complied by Abdulmalik Merchant
3. The Aga Khan in Ottawa and Western Canada: A thorough and comprehensive coverage of his Diamond Jubilee visit complied by Abdulmalik Merchant
4. Forgiveness, Imamat and path to enlightenment of the soul: Important notes for Jamats in Western Canada as they prepare for Hazar Imam’s holy visit by Shiraz Pradhan and Abdulmalik Merchant
5. US Congressional remarks on His Highness the Aga Khan in recognition of his life of services to humanity by Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
6. Exclusive — An inspiring and moving account of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee Darbar in Nairobi by Zafeera Kassam
7. Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee is an occasion for all Canadians to celebrate by Ruth Ramsden-Wood
8. Calligraphy; Ya Mawla you are there; Someone is coming; and Darbar 2018 by Karim Ismail, Nadim Pabani, Zafeera Kassam and Shariffa Keshavjee
9. The Aga Khan in Kenya: A thorough and comprehensive coverage of his Diamond Jubilee visit by Abdulmalik Merchant with contributions from Zafeera Kassam and Tazmina Kassam
10. In October 1957 Nairobi speech, His Highness the Aga Khan asked younger generation to stand by the faith of their forefathers and meet future challenges in the spirit of humility and tolerance by His Highness the Aga Khan
11. Seat of the Ismaili Imamat — What’s happening inside the Palacete Mendonça? Photos of restoration work and the palace’s 3 hectares of gardens English translation of an article by Lina Santos published in Portuguese daily newspaper Diário de Notícias

MARCH 2018

1. Canadian Ismaili artists showcase their skills in a nationwide festival in Toronto to celebrate Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee by Abdulmalik Merchant
2. To Ismailis of Portugal — We are now preparing to be with you in Lisbon to celebrate the “highest point” of the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan by Abdulmalik Merchant
3. A message to Ismailis from 10 Downing Street for Navroz and for His Highness the Aga Khan’s special year by British Prime Minister Theresa May
4. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits Ismaili Centre and awes Ismaili children on the festive occasion of Navroz by Abdulmalik Merchant
5. The beautiful Aga Khan Museum in Toronto brings the Fatimids, a remarkable Islamic dynasty, to its doors; must visit exhibition on until July 2, 2018 by Abdulmalik Merchant
6. “A picture is worth 10,000 words” – Beautiful flowers for the Aga Khan and his happiness at receiving them during his Diamond Jubilee visits complied by Abdulmalik Merchant
7. State welcome for His Highness the Aga Khan as he arrives in Atlanta, Georgia, to commence his USA Diamond Jubilee visit complied by Abdulmalik Merchant
8. An important message to the USA Jamat: Family members and friends must “forget and forgive” past grudges and mistakes as they prepare for Hazar Imam’s Didar by Abdulmalik Merchant
   
9. Important notes on baitul khayal, bol, the soul and Imam’s status as Mawlana Hazar Imam continues his journey to grace Jamats with Didar and Blessings by Shiraz Pradhan
10. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth holds glittering reception at Windsor Castle to celebrate His Highness the Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee compiled by Abdulmalik Merchant
11. Mawlana Hazar Imam asks renowned Indian composer Salim Merchant to convey his blessings to all Ismaili artists by Salim Merchant
12. For Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee, Kenya’s Ismailis use saadhri, the reed mat, as branding for their national arts festival; reed mat important in the Fatimid period by Abdulmalik Merchant

FEBRUARY 2018

1. Yaa Haazar Imam – Your blessings are unlimited and I’m the seeker of your amazing gifts by Jishan Ali Thobani
2. Highest point of the celebrations of His Highness the Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee will be in Lisbon, Portugal, on July 11, 2018
3. Wow! India’s Ismailis celebrate the Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee visit with show of spectacular colours by Pink n Purple Photography
4. Aga Khan demonstrates spirit of love of humanity through his activities by Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India
5. The Aga Khan in India: A thorough and comprehensive coverage, includes schedule of 11 day visit compiled and prepared by Abdulmalik Merchant
6. Songs of affection for His Highness the Aga Khan: Mera Mawla Shah Karim Aa Raha Hai, and Salawat with an explanation by Fez Meghani (songs) and Shiraz Pradhan (Salawat)
7. His Highness the Aga Khan to visit USA in March 2018: National Council President delivers inspiring video message by Barkat Fazal (message) and Abdulmalik Merchant (article, ethic of forgiveness)
8. His Highness the Aga Khan on the importance of Mumbai and India to his family and the Ismaili community by His Highness the Aga Khan
9. “A Dream Come True” – Reminiscences of the Aga Khan’s 2013 visit to India, as tens of thousands of joyous Ismailis await his forthcoming Diamond Jubilee visit by Toral Pradhan
10. Highlights from the Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee year from July 11, 2017 to January 31, 2018: Spanning 205 days, Hazar Imam has visited 7 countries and flown 80,000 kms compiled and prepared by Abdulmalik Merchant

JANUARY 2018

1. The Aga Khan in UAE: (3) A thorough and comprehensive coverage compiled and prepared by Abdulmalik Merchant
2. The Aga Khan in UAE: (2) Video and Photos of Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid receiving Imam of Nizari Ismailism compiled and prepared by Abdulmalik Merchant
3. Late Vazier Abdulalli & Fatema Motani collection: Rare and historical photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visits to Uganda 1957 to 1964
4. The Aga Khan in UAE: (1) Arrival in Dubai and preparations for the visit compiled and prepared by Abdulmalik Merchant
5. A splendid collection of photos of the Aga Khan’s visits to Dubai as Ismailis in UAE prepare for Diamond Jubilee mulaqat Compiled and prepared by Abdulmalik Merchant
6. The Oncology Project in Uganda and Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Didar in Canada by Shellyza Moledina

DECEMBER 2017

1. Memories of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s momentous visit to Pakistan through photographs, stories and videos by Abdulmalik Merchant
2. Exclusive – J. Patrick Boyer’s thought provoking insights on the Aga Khan as he talks about his book “Foreign Voices in the House” in an interview with Barakah by Patrick Boyer (interviewer Abdulmalik Merchant)
3. The Aga Khan in Pakistan: A thorough and comprehensive coverage of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Karachi, December 14-19, 2017 by Abdulmalik Merchant
4. His Highness the Aga Khan in Pakistan: Zahiri-u-Noorani didar – A personal reflection of the darbar in Hunza by Faqir Ullah Khan
5. The Aga Khan in Pakistan: A thorough and comprehensive coverage of his Diamond Jubilee visit to Northern Pakistan, Dec. 7-14, 2017 by Abdulmalik Merchant
6. His Highness the Aga Khan in Pakistan: A Chitral boy’s story of a beautiful moment with his beloved 49th Imam by Abdulmalik Merchant
7. Amazing photos of the Diamond Jubilee darbar preparations in Aliabad, Hunza, with arrival report of His Highness the Aga Khan to Pakistan by Faqir Ullah Khan
8. Ismailis on the roof of the world make incredible preparations for Diamond Jubilee Darbars of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan by Faqir Ullah Khan
9. NEWS: In Pakistan, Jubilant Ismailis in remote Chitral prepare for Diamond Jubilee Visit of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, with enthusiastic support, help and cooperation of Muslim brothers by Abdulmalik Merchant

NOVEMBER 2017

1. His Highness the Aga Khan on the Holy Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him) by His Highness the Aga Khan
2. After a memorable 4-day encounter of the Ontario Ismailis with Mawlana Hazar Imam, 12,000 more strong souls await chance in Montreal to show their love for 49th Imam by Abdulmalik Merchant
3. Exclusive photo essay – Aga Khan presides over ceremony to honour individuals dedicated to pluralism – the ideal of living together peacefully and respectfully by Jean-Marc Carisse
4. Forthcoming visit by Mawlana Hazar Imam to Ismailis in Eastern Canada – Montreal’s highly organized registration process through my lens by Muslim Harji
5. Forthcoming visit by Mawlana Hazar Imam to Ismailis in Eastern Canada – Ismaili children express love and devotion to their Imam with beautiful and symbolic works of art by Muslim Harji
6. Forthcoming visit by Mawlana Hazar Imam to Ismailis in Eastern Canada – Important notes on Ism’ul Azam (Bol), Baitul Khayal, Imam’s true status and the soul by Shiraz Pradhan
7. Forthcoming visit by Mawlana Hazar Imam to Ismailis in Eastern Canada – Applying the Islamic ethical principle of forgiveness in light of the holy visit by Abdulmalik Merchant
8. Aga Khan receives Asia Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award with hope and prayer for peace in every community

OCTOBER 2017

1. Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, to visit his Ismaili followers in Eastern Canada in November 2017 by Abdulmalik Merchant
2. David Johnston, 28th Governor General of Canada, and the Aga Khan, 49th Imam of Ismaili Muslims: An association that goes back to the 1980’s compiled by Malik Merchant
3. Reminiscences of the 1946 Diamond Jubilee of the 48th Ismaili Imam His Highness the Aga Khan III by Ismaili women of the time by Shariffa Keshavjee
4. Building God’s Kingdom – Prince Karim Aga Khan, the atomic Imam, on patriotism and community by Andrew Kosorok
5. Aga Khan honoured as “Champion for Global Change” at top UN gala event
6. A Pearl for a Monarch of Faith and Practicality: Reflections of a Mwalimu on His Highness the Aga Khan by Austin Bukenya
7. 5 days to remember: The Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee visits to Uganda and Tanzania
8. His Highness the Aga Khan arrives in Uganda for 55th Uhuru Day celebrations and to grace Ismailis with Darbar
9. The Aga Khan’s view of the World compiled by Salim and Zahida Rahemtulla

SEPTEMBER 2017

1. Larnin’ in the Post-Colonial world – The Atomic Imam speaks on education by Andrew Kosorok
2. Prince Amyn Muhammad Aga Khan turns 80 – A thank you letter for a life of service and dedication to Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan by Azeem Maherali

AUGUST 2017

1. Asia Society event at UN to Honour Aga Khan for breathtaking achievements as hereditary 49th Imam compiled by Abdulmalik Merchant
2. Advice from the Aga Khan for a new beginning for the world’s press by His Highness the Aga Khan

JULY 2017

1. The Aga Khan shares the secret to healing our modern age by Andrew Kosorok
2. The architecture of empathic pluralism: His Highness the Aga Khan, an inspired vision of architecture by Bruno Freschi
3. The Seat of the Ismaili Imamat in Portugal introduced by Abdulmalik Merchant
4. In first public event of his Diamond Jubilee, Aga Khan is bestowed Portugal’s Grand Cross and an Honorary Doctorate compiled by Abdulmalik Merchant
5. Lapel pin of His Highness the Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee by Abdulmalik Merchant
   
6. Aga Khan’s Interview that was in archives for decades, until his Diamond Jubilee introduced by Abdulmalik Merchant
   
7. Quebec Ismailis Celebrate Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee by Muslim Harji
8. Diamond Jubilee of Mawlana Hazar Imam: Homage…murids’ yearning by Jalal Jaffer
9. The Aga Khan on Imamat and the Ismailis: A selection of speeches he made in the 20th century
10. Karim Aga Khan IV: Modern personification of historical Islamic rationalism, charity and peace by Michael Hamilton Morgan

JUNE 2017

1. My journey at the Aga Khan Academy by Ziyaan Virji
2. The Aga Khan and the Nation Media by Tazmin Jamal
3. The Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee: First song featuring Ismaili artists from around the world composed by Salim and Sulaiman

MAY 2017

1. The Aga Khan and David Johnston inaugurate the Global Centre for Pluralism
2. 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
3. Slide Show: The Aga Khan and David Johnston inaugurate the Global Centre for Pluralism
4. Aga Khan arrives in Canada to open Global Centre for Pluralism; and photos of opening ceremony setting by Nurin and Abdulmalik Merchant
5. The Aga Khan on pluralism in an interdependent world
6. Not all heroes wear capes – A Christian reflects on the Aga Khan by Andrew Kosorok
   
7. Diamond Jubilee of Aga Khan III – Glimpses from “an incomparable occasion” introduced by Abdulmalik Merchant

APRIL 2017

1. The Aga Khan’s spirit for a better world is “amongst the purest expressions of human fraternity” by René Lévesque
2. Visionary media executive on the Aga Khan: “I was serving no ordinary man” by Michael Curtis

MARCH 2017

1. The Aga Khan –  Sweet and endearing stories of his childhood days in Kenya from the diary of Late Kaderali B. Patel
2. The Aga Khan – A spiritual guide, an intellectual guide who is committed to a humanistic attitude that is rooted in classical Islamic thought by Mohammed Arkoun
3. The Aga Khan Bears Serious Responsibility of His Office with “Smile of a Prince” by Léopold Sédar Senghor
   
4. 1995 The Aga Khan’s First Visit to Badakhshan, A Historic Day the Ismailis Will Never Forget by Gulnar Saratbekova (with additional material compiled and prepared by Malik Merchant)
5. Prince Sinan Aga Khan: First official photos shared by Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa

FEBRUARY 2017

1. Noteworthy Aga Khan Videos from the Vincent Scully Award Ceremony Held at the National Building Museum in 2005 introduced by Abdulmalik Merchant
   
2. The Aga Khan stands out as an icon of  action by James Wolfensohn
3. The Aga Khan – From an Ismaili Muslim Imam to a Global Citizen and Virtual Head of States by Nizar A. Motani
4. BARAKAH – His Highness the Aga Khan, A Visual and Textual Celebration by Abdulmalik Merchant

Last updated: June 1, 2023.

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