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Tag: Doctrine

Aga Khan addresses Ismaili youth
November 21, 2025November 22, 2025 Malik Merchant, Editor

A reflection on the special status of the Ismaili Imam, as His Highness the Aga Khan prepares to meet his community in Portugal

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