“Today the Ismailis are the only Shia community who throughout history have been led by a living hereditary Imam in direct descent from the Prophet” — Mawlana Shah Karim Aga Khan, excerpt from film
This short film is one of the most absorbing and inspiring presentations I have ever seen on Mawlana Shah Karim, His Highness the Aga Khan, who passed away in Lisbon on February 4, 2025 at the age of 88. He has been succeeded by his eldest son, Mawlana Shah Rahim, who was conferred the title His Highness by His Majesty, King Charles III.
“The love of the Imam knows no physical boundaries; no mountain, no river, no desert, can stop the love of the Imam for his Jamat worldwide” — Mawlana Shah Karim Aga Khan (20:11 min)
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Light Upon Light is not just a film, it’s a crucial piece of the history of Shah Karim’s 67 year reign as the 49th Imam of the Ismaili Muslims. Aside from the singing and recitation of prayers at appropriate moments and questions by media interviewers, there is not a single instance of anyone else speaking in the film. The words and sentiments are of the Imam alone.
“Keep in mind, PLEASE, keep in mind, that the Imam is always with you. There isn’t a second, in the day or the night, when the Imam is not with you. He is always with you” — Mawlana Shah Karim Aga Khan (33:58 min).
Every Ismaili in the world, especially the youth in the community, must watch this singularly important presentation. No viewer will want to stop watching it after the first few minutes. It is an awesome and captivating presentation that holds immense significance for the Ismaili community. Friends of the Ismaili community will also find the thirty-eight minute presentation engrossing.
Date posted: February 23, 2025.
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