Reflecting on the Aga Khan's Legacy: Must-Read Articles 2022 Simerg

Introduced by MALIK MERCHANT

As we enter the year 2023 this weekend, we present links to articles we posted in 2022 on Simerg’s sister website, Barakah, which is dedicated to His Highness the Aga Khan, members of his family and the Ismaili Imamat. The Aga Khan is the 49th Hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, and is directly descended from the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him and his family) through his son-in-law Imam Ali, the first Imam of all Shia Muslims, who was married to the Prophet’s daughter, Fatimah.

We commence the presentation with an image containing a verse from the Qur’an, a tradition (hadith) of the Prophet Muhammad and excerpts from the Aga Khan’s speeches and/or interviews. This is followed with links to more than thirty must read 2022 pieces.

The Ismaili Imamat is Unique

An artistic graphic displaying a verse from the Qur'an along with quotes attributed to Nizar Queshitani and Mawlana Hazar Imam, emphasizing the significance of the Ismaili Imamat and its connection to historical Islamic lineage.

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Note: All photos may be clicked for enlargement. Preceding each photograph is a link to the corresponding piece. Please click on the links and read the articles.

Please click: Princess Yasmin Aga Khan: Birthday and Knighthood

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Please click: Ode to the Imam of the Present Time: His Highness the Aga Khan

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Please click: Prince Hussain Aga Khan and Sharks

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Please click: The Hereditary Imamat and the Aga Khan’s 86th Birthday

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Please click: The Lifeboat: Our Connection to the Imamat

A red fishing boat named 'PIONER MULTI' anchored on a calm lake, surrounded by green hills and a blue sky with scattered clouds.

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Please click: 2010 Photo Flashback: The Aga Khan Award for Architecture in Qatar

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Please click: The Life of the 48th Ismaili Imam, Aga Khan III

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Please click: Oman’s 3-Day Feast of Culture: The Aga Khan Awards

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Please click: A Handwritten Message of Hope and Prayer from the Aga Khan

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Please click: Prince Rahim Aga Khan: 51 Years in Pictures

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Please click: Prince Rahim Aga Khan and Princess Zahra in British Columbia

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Please click: The Aga Khans, the Ismaili Imamat and the British Crown

A formal gathering featuring three individuals in evening attire, including a man on the left in a black tuxedo, a woman in the center wearing a black dress with a sparkling design, and a man on the right also in a tuxedo.

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Please click: Princess Zahra Aga Khan and Her Work for the Ismaili Imamat

A woman speaking at an event, wearing a dark purple outfit with intricate designs, holding a piece of paper.

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Please click: A Review of the Aga Khan’s “Where Hope Takes Root”

Aga Khan IV seated and writing in a notebook, dressed in a formal suit, with a flag in the background.

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Please click: The Silver Jubilee Service Set Presented to the Aga Khan

A beautifully arranged dining table setting featuring white plates with red rim, silver cutlery, and elegant glassware, all placed on a rich burgundy tablecloth.

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Please click: The Aga Khan: Modern Personification of Historical Islamic Rationalism, Charity and Peace

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Please click: The Aga Khan’s View of the World

A woman and two men engage in a conversation while holding a large document titled 'Bill of Rights' in a formal setting.

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Please click: The Aga Khan Stands Out as an Icon of Action

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Please click: The Aga Khan at Harvard

A young man smiling while holding a stack of books, dressed in a formal blazer with an emblem, standing outside in a lush green setting.

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Please click: A Tribute to the Aga Khan

Two men engaged in conversation, one in a suit and glasses, the other in a white traditional outfit.

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Please click: Gift of a Standard to the Aga Khan and its Significance

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Please click: World Leaders’ Congratulatory Messages to the Aga Khan

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Please click: The Aga Khan’s Installation Ceremony from a Rare Magazine

A historical black-and-white photo featuring a gathering with a woman in a dress sitting on a chair, while a man in traditional attire interacts with another man who is bowing, in a festive setting.

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Please click: Reflections on “Depth of Field – The Aga Khan Beyond the Lens”

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Please click: Dolly Jamani’s Memorable Photograph with the Aga Khan

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Please click: Message from the Aga Khan to His Followers in Tajikistan

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Please click: The Aga Khan Recites Eid ul-Fitr Prayers at Age 7

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Please click: The Aga Khan and Late Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki

Two men shaking hands in a formal setting, with one wearing a necklace and medal, and floral arrangements in the background.

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Please click: Irfan Aga Khan: The Seven Year Old Prince’s Name and its Roots

A young boy wearing a white shirt and light blue shorts stands with his hands on his ears, while a man in a white shirt looks at him. In the background, several photographers are capturing the moment, and there is a colorful backdrop.

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Please click: Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s Journey of Sea Exploration

A man examining an art piece in an exhibition hall, reflecting thoughtful engagement.

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Please click: Yasmin Aga Khan: A Princess with a Mission

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Please click: The Aga Khan and Late Secretary of State Madeleine Albright

Image of a panel discussion at the White House Conference on Culture and Diplomacy featuring prominent figures including Secretary Madeleine Albright, President Bill Clinton, and His Highness the Aga Khan.

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Please click: March 21, 1960: The Aga Khan in Burma

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Please click: An Unforgettable Meeeting with Om Habibeh Aga Khan

A woman in a red dress stands smiling in front of a decorated wall, with candles and a painting in the background, holding a handwritten note.

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Please click: 22nd Birthday of Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan

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Please click: Reminiscing the Aga Khan’s Participation in the 1964 Winter Olympic Games

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Please click: January – December 2022: News Coverage

A group of eight individuals in formal attire standing in a well-decorated interior, featuring ornate wall designs and a large emblem in the background.

With this post, we welcome new readers to our 3 websites – Simerg, Barakah and Simergphotos – and wish them as well as all our existing readers a very happy, peaceful and prosperous 2023.

Date posted: December 29, 2022.

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Before departing this website, please take a moment to review Simerg’s Table of Contents for links to hundreds of thought-provoking pieces on a vast array of subjects including faith and culture, history and philosophy, and arts and letters to name a few. Also visit Simerg’s sister websites Barakah, dedicated to His Highness the Aga Khan, and Simergphotos. The editor may be reached via email at mmerchant@simerg.com.