“….To me as an Ismaili youth you were from the Noorani family, beloved of your father, our 48th Imam…you became our hero when you were appointed the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in 1966. …Here are two vignettes from Naples. You notice an African face among the admiring people thronging you. You ask: “What are you doing here?” And he says simply, “Sir, I am Ismaili.” Three years later when you visit Vancouver, he comes forward to greet you and says he never wants to go back to “that” country….”

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Previous post: Historical Photos from the Archives of Master Khimani of South Africa – Part II

Our readers described the first piece of this series on historical photos from the collection of the Late Master Khimani as a veritable treasure trove, excellent and amazing, rare and inspiring. One reader noted, “these brought back lots of past memories of our forefathers and elders almost a century ago.” Simerg is pleased to present the second set of photos, followed by more in the coming week.

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Previous post: A Brief Note on Master Khimani’s Service to the South African Jamat, and Historical Photos from His Family Archives

“…The Master’s wisdom and profound knowledge of Islam drew many members of the Jamat to him to help resolve disputes, seek personal advice as well as to gain a deeper understanding of the faith. Their exemplary lives remain an inspiration to the South African Jamat everywhere.”

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Previous post: Salim Kanji’s Thank You Letter to Three Ismaili Pioneers in East Africa

“…When the early Ismaili immigrants began arriving in East Africa from the Indian Sub-Continent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, much work needed to be done in the socio-economic factors of the community’s life…..you are among the ones I particularly wish to particularly thank for the roles you played in securing the future of the Jamat in East Africa…”

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Previous post: Thank You Letter to Lady Ali Shah Through the Voice of Her Son, Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan III

“PARADISE LIES AT THE FEET OF YOUR MOTHER”
A tradition of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s.)

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Previous post: Reminiscences of Two Great Ismaili Missionaries, Pir Sabzali and Meghji Missionary

“…there was a lot of gentleness and warmth as well as mutual respect between them, and they had a soft sense of humour when they recounted personal anecdotes. It seems like they really fed off each other.”

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Previous post: Reflections on the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat as it Receives Governor General’s Medal in Architecture

“It is our prayer that the establishment of the Delegation will provide a strongly anchored, ever-expanding opportunity for rich collaboration – in the devoted service of ancient values, in the intelligent recognition of new realities, and in a common commitment to our shared dreams of a better world.” – His Highness the Aga Khan, December 2008.

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Previous post: Thank You Letter to Pir Sabzali and the Ismaili Pirs of the Ginanic Tradition

“I personally express gratitude to the early Pirs for having introduced the Shia Imami Ismaili faith to my forefathers. I am what I am and where I am thanks to that single great decision one of my forefathers took several hundred years ago, when he embraced the Ismaili faith” – Ameer Janmohamed

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Previous post: Exploring Belgium – the Modern and the Medieval

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Previous post: Hatim Mahamid’s Thank You Letter to the IIS

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