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Barakah is dedicated to Mawlana Shah Karim al Hussaini, Highness the Aga Khan, and the Ismaili Imamat

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    • The unforgettable Eid ul-Fitr of September 1944: A heart warming story as told by Mawlana Hazar Imam and Prince Amyn Muhammad
    • Nine devotional Swahili songs from 1952 honouring Imam e Zaman Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah, His Highness the Aga Khan
    • The exemplary volunteer service and dedication of Nazir Nensi to the Jamat and Mawlana Hazar Imam, and two cherished photos with the Imam
    • Must watch official video: Mawlana Hazar Imam’s historic visit to Central Asia in 1995 – the first by an Ismaili Imam in centuries
    • 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; text in 10 languages
    • Mawlana Hazar Imam’s inspiring messages, a Ginan, 4 beautiful video songs and the Salawat
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • Imam Sultan Mahomed Shah, His Highness the Aga Khan III, on a World War (III) of a different kind
    • 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
    • On the birth anniversary of Hazrat Ali, 10 principles that will assist us for spiritual growth during the coming Navroz
    • Amin Jaffer collection: Exclusive photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit to Arusha, Tanzania, in 1966
    • Exclusive: Noorali Harji collection of rare photos of Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah, Prince Aly Khan and Mawlana Hazar Imam in Zanzibar and Mombasa
    • A reflection on the recent publication of Farman Mubarak of Mawlana Hazar Imam Shah Karim al Hussaini Aga Khan
    • 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
    • His Highness the Aga Khan: 2019 stories behind the photos
    • The historic visit of Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah, His Highness the Aga Khan, to Iran in 1951: Glimpses from a very rare Ismaili souvenir
    • 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
    • Exclusive: Photos of Prince Amyn Aga Khan’s 1968 visits to Arusha and Egerton College
    • 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
    • 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
    • The Salgirah of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, and his unbounded love for his spiritual children
    • 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
    • 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
    • Very rare photos of Prince Aly Khan’s 1951 visit to Arusha, Tanganyika
    • A comprehensive report of His Highness the Aga Khan’s visit to Ottawa for the 2019 Global Pluralism Award
    • 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
    • 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
    • Reports and Tweets: His Highness the Aga Khan at the 2019 Paris Peace Forum
    • Text and Audio: The Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s.) by His Highness the Aga Khan
    • A unique moment: Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, tours his son’s photo exhibition in Lisbon
    • 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
    • His Highness the Aga Khan III: Heart-touching anecdotes from his triumphal tour of India that gave birth to the Muslim University of Aligarh
    • Photos and Report: Asia Society Texas Center Honors Princess Zahra Aga Khan with annual Huffington Award
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • Anver Versi, editor-in-chief of New African, interviews His Highness the Aga Khan – “A man for all seasons”
    • 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
    • Video and Photos: Mawlana Hazar Imam arrives in Kazan – As it happens, a day by day coverage of his visit to Tatarstan for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture
    • Mawlana Hazar Imam is expected to arrive in Kazan, Tatarstan on September 11, for 14th Cycle of Aga Khan Award for Architecture
    • Photos of His Highness the Aga Khan from the collection of veteran Ismaili journalist (Late) Sultan Jessa, Order of Canada
    • 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
    • Must see: The Aga Khan’s compassionate heart
    • Calling All Canadian Ismailis: A Beautiful and Unique Frame of Philatelic Objects Honouring Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan
    • A must watch presentation: Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s clarion call for the preservation of environment and conservation of biodiversity
    • His Highness the Aga Khan embodies the ecumenical spirit that links the 3 great monotheistic religions
    • The Living Imam Mawlana Shah Karim al Hussaini, His Highness the Aga Khan, and the Nur (Light) of Imamat
    • 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
    • His Highness the Aga Khan and the bubonic plague of 1897: How the young 48th Ismaili Imam’s actions saved countless lives
    • Glimpses from past and present: The Aga Khans and Queens Victoria and Elizabeth II
    • In memory of Prince Aly Khan and Prince Sadruddin: Two brothers who passed away on same day 43 years apart
    • 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
    • Exclusive: Rare photos of Imam Sultan Mahomed Shah and Mawlana Shah Karim from Jan Karmali Collection
    • Princess Yasmin Aga Khan speaks to the Globe and Mail about her mother and Alzheimer’s
    • Thematic presentation of remarks made by Mawlana Hazar Imam and Portugal’s President at the 1st Aga Khan Music Awards Ceremony at Gulbenkian
    • 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
    • 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
    • Selected sayings of Hazrat Ali, and His Highness the Aga Khan on his ancestor
    • “My Beloved Mother” – Lady Ali Shah through the voice of her son, Imam Sultan Mahomed Shah, Aga Khan III
    • Photos of Mawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, from a rare Ismaili magazine
    • The seal of Aga Khan University and convocation regalia of His Highness the Aga Khan
    • Historical Diamond Jubilee message from Imam Sultan Mahomed Shah to Ismaili youth: “The body is the temple of God for it carries the soul”
    • Barakah looks back at important 2018 stories of Mawlana Hazar Imam and members of his family that we did not publish during the year
    • Mawlana Hazar Imam’s view of the world: More gems from his speeches
    • 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
    • His Highness the Aga Khan, Mawlana Hazar Imam, impressed scientists during his visit to Los Alamos Lab in 1959
    • Prince Rahim Aga Khan: Pluralism Harnesses Human Creativity and Kindles the Very Spirit of the Knowledge Society
    • The Aga Khan on the importance of education: The story of his Czech coach
    • Flashback 1978: Mawlana Hazar Imam’s historic first visit to Canada included a cake cutting ceremony to celebrate his 42nd birthday
    • The Ismaili community’s dynamic 48th Imam: A very brief portrait of His Highness the Aga Khan, Mawlana Sultan Mahomed Shah
    • “Mawla fulfilled my wish” – a six year old girl’s loving story from the Diamond Jubilee of His Highness the Aga Khan III
    • Expressions for the Silver, Golden & Diamond Jubilees (and beyond) of our Beloved Imam Mawlana Shah Karim al Hussaini Aga Khan
    • 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
    • Joyful photos from His Highness the Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Lisbon through the lens of Muslim Harji
    • Portugal President’s surprise Darbar visit in Lisbon: A highpoint during Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee; includes video clip
    • ‘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
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Tag: India

August 22, 2018August 23, 2018 Malik Merchant, Editor

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

February 23, 2018February 23, 2018 Malik Merchant, Editor

Wow! India’s Ismailis celebrate the Aga Khan’s Diamond Jubilee visit with show of spectacular colours

February 16, 2018February 18, 2018 Malik Merchant, Editor

His Highness the Aga Khan on the importance of Mumbai and India to his family and the Ismaili community

February 12, 2018January 22, 2019 Malik Merchant, Editor

“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

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