Bagamoyo’s Historic Ismaili Jamatkhana Through Pictures, Poetry and Prose

“[The guide] took us immediately to a plain stone two-storey building on the seaward side of the town, conspicuous only by its size, and its red roof. The facade was broken only by a large wooden double door, with a small door inset on one side. We clanged the handsome brass knocker, then gave a little push and the door opened. We bent down and entered. Suddenly it was marvellously cool.”

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Historical Photos from the Archives of Master Khimani of South Africa – Part III

The first two sets of historical photos from The Ismaili Collection of the Late Master Khimani were described as a veritable treasure trove, excellent and amazing. One reader noted: “These are valuable photos, like in priceless. I loved the picture of the flag-raising at the Bombay jamatkhana.” Simerg is pleased to present the final set of photos from this series.

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Vali Jamal’s Thank You Letter to Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan: The 1972 Expulsion of Asians from Uganda

“….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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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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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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