Comments on: A Western Correspondent’s Account of the Aga Khan’s Historic First Visit to His Followers in Gorno-Badakhshan http://simerg.com With a particular focus on the cultural, intellectual and textual expressions of the Ismailis and related Muslim traditions. Weekly quote: “...This is a time of new freedoms, but it is also one in which new choices must be made wisely. In exercising freedom and making choices, our institutions must be guided by the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace of Allah be upon him), and the tradition of our tariqah, which is the tradition of Hazrat Ali: A thinking Islam and a spiritual Islam – an Islam that teaches compassion, tolerance and the dignity of man – Allah’s noblest creation.” Excerpts from His Highness the Aga Khan's message dated May 14, 1992, to mark the Aga Khan Foundation's 25th anniversary. Mon, 28 May 2012 09:56:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Firoz & Zubeda http://simerg.com/special-series-his-highness-the-aga-khan-iv/voices-a-western-correspondents-account-of-the-aga-khans-first-historic-visit-to-his-followers-in-gorno-badakhshan/#comment-46462 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:36:28 +0000 http://simerg.com/?page_id=10308#comment-46462 Have just read this article and feel thrilled and sad at the same time. Coming from an American news correspondent, the article brings out the real lives that our brothers and sisters live in these mountainous regions.

Having been there some years ago, both Zubeda (who worked in Khorog in 1996 as a teacher trainer for six weeks) and I have met the people and experienced their hospitality and continue our friendship over the thousands of miles via skype and email.

Thank you for sharing this article.

Regards

Firoz

]]> By: Khairuddin "Amiree" http://simerg.com/special-series-his-highness-the-aga-khan-iv/voices-a-western-correspondents-account-of-the-aga-khans-first-historic-visit-to-his-followers-in-gorno-badakhshan/#comment-33169 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:35:12 +0000 http://simerg.com/?page_id=10308#comment-33169 I am overjoyed to visit this site and I pray for Peace, Luck and Success of All Ismaili Brothers and Sisters, and especially for the Ismaili Jamat in Afghanistan.

Khairuddin “Amiree”

]]> By: Moumina http://simerg.com/special-series-his-highness-the-aga-khan-iv/voices-a-western-correspondents-account-of-the-aga-khans-first-historic-visit-to-his-followers-in-gorno-badakhshan/#comment-17657 Fri, 27 May 2011 19:00:52 +0000 http://simerg.com/?page_id=10308#comment-17657 I was among the blessed and fortunate ones to be there and be witness to the miracle of His presence, for which I am forever thankful.

]]> By: Parisa http://simerg.com/special-series-his-highness-the-aga-khan-iv/voices-a-western-correspondents-account-of-the-aga-khans-first-historic-visit-to-his-followers-in-gorno-badakhshan/#comment-17647 Fri, 27 May 2011 11:59:38 +0000 http://simerg.com/?page_id=10308#comment-17647 I was blessed to be there

]]> By: Zarina Bhatia http://simerg.com/special-series-his-highness-the-aga-khan-iv/voices-a-western-correspondents-account-of-the-aga-khans-first-historic-visit-to-his-followers-in-gorno-badakhshan/#comment-3293 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:54:46 +0000 http://simerg.com/?page_id=10308#comment-3293 I am absolutely thrilled about receiving this information via simerg.com. Without having been fortunate so far to have visited this part of the world, this article was a truly an eye-opener. Many many thanks, simerg! zarinaspeaks.wordpress.com

]]> By: Dolat Khan http://simerg.com/special-series-his-highness-the-aga-khan-iv/voices-a-western-correspondents-account-of-the-aga-khans-first-historic-visit-to-his-followers-in-gorno-badakhshan/#comment-3086 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:39:35 +0000 http://simerg.com/?page_id=10308#comment-3086 I am excited enough by visiting this page and by excitement my tears were near to flow. I kept the pictures in my personal record for future view. I pray and my heart prays for the peace in the world and for the spiritual development of human being. May Allah give light, brightness and shine to our hearts.

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