Introduced by MALIK MERCHANT

The Ismaili Imamat is a Hereditary Institution and originates from the time the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him and his family) appointed Hazrat Ali — his cousin and son-in-law — to succeed him as the Imam at a pivotal gathering held between Mecca and Medina following his final pilgrimage. The current Hereditary Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, directly descended from Imam Ali (may peace be on him), is His Highness the Aga Khan (actual name Shah Karim Al Hussaini) who is lovingly addressed by his Ismaili Muslim followers as Mawlana Hazar Imam (Our Lord, the manifest and present living Imam).

Canada is home to more than 100,000 Ismailis and the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, the Aga Khan Garden in Edmonton, and the Global Centre for Pluralism in Ottawa are just some of the many projects of the Ismaili Imamat in Canada. The Aga Khan’s younger brother Prince Amyn has been singularly involved in these and other projects of the Imamat around the world for almost six decades and we honour him today, September 12, 2023, as he celebrates his 86th birthday. Please click Prince Amyn Aga Khan or on the photographs to find out more about his contribution and devotion to the Imamat.

Date posted: September 12, 2023.

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