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Takht Nashini

Takht Nashini

Takht Nashini

Today July 11, 1957 is the 65th anniversary of our beloved 49th Imam's ascension to the Masnad of Imamat

Takht Nashini 1957 DaresSalaam

Takht Nashini 1957 DaresSalaam

In October 1957 the first Takht Nashini of our 49th Holy Imam was performed in DaresSalaam (Upanga) Tanzania

Takht Nashini July 11, 1957

Takht Nashini July 11, 1957

Artist's impression of the 4 Aga Khan Imams commemorating the Takht Nashini of our 49th Holy Imam Shah Karim Al-Husayni

SPEECH AT THE DINNER IN HONOUR OF THE PRESIDENT UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

Hazar Imam, Begum Salimah and Prince Amyn Mohammed at the Dinner with the President of Tanzania

Mr President, Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,

I am delighted to welcome you here this evening and to be able to reciprocate the generous and warm hospitality which you, Mr President, extended yesterday; I would also like to express my appreciation for the welcome given to us by CCM and Government Leaders and officials since our arrival. Both my wife, Begum Salimah and my brother, Prince Amyn, join me in these sentiments.

Succession From Aga Khan III to Aga Khan IV - 1957-07-11

Collection of News clippings from the historic time of the succession of the Aga Khan II to the Aga Khan IV.

The Beloved Imam of the Ismailis, Mowlana Sultan Mohamed Shah Passed away on July 11th, 1957. He appointed his grandson Mowlana Shah Karim Al-Hussayni age 20 to succeed him as Imam and Pir of all the ismailis of the world.

The historic time of transition had articles mourning Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, speculating who the next Imam will be, and covering the funeral and release of the will.

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Heritage Society Collection

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Heritage Society Collection

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Heritage Society Collection

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Heritage Society Collection

Imamate Enthronement Disk Cover

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Publication Type  Article
Year of Publication  1957
Authors  Anonymous
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Printed on the Inside of disk set cover.

Imamate Enthronement Part 7 - Presentation of Loyal Address on Behalf of H.H. The Aga Khan Shia Imami, Ismaili Supreme Council for Kenya, Homage of Community Leaders. Reply to the Loyal Address by H.H. The Aga Khan (Pt1) - 1957

MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR) 4:40 minutes (4.28 MB)

"His Master's Voice" The Gramophone co. Ltd AMC
Made in England

"Imamate Enthronement of His Highness The Aga Khan Mowlana Karim Shah Al-Hussaini"

Nairobi, October 22nd, 1957

1957 Imamate Enthronement

  1. MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR) 3:25 minutes (3.14 MB)
  2. MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR) 3:39 minutes (3.34 MB)
  3. MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR) 3:07 minutes (2.85 MB)
  4. MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR) 3:49 minutes (3.49 MB)
  5. MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR) 5:06 minutes (4.68 MB)
  6. MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR) 2:44 minutes (2.51 MB)
  7. MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR) 4:40 minutes (4.28 MB)
  8. MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR) 4:42 minutes (4.31 MB)
  9. MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR) 3:58 minutes (3.64 MB)
  10. MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR) 4:37 minutes (4.23 MB)
  11. MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR) 6:43 minutes (6.16 MB)

Imamate Enthronement Part 2 - Recitation of verses from Quran - 1957

MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR) 3:39 minutes (3.34 MB)

"His Master's Voice" The Gramophone co. Ltd AMC
Made in England

"Imamate Enthronement of His Highness The Aga Khan Mowlana Karim Shah Al-Hussaini"

Nairobi, October 22nd, 1957

Imamate Enthronement Part 3 - The Imamate Installation: The Robing - Presentation of the Pagri - of the Sword of Justice - of the Chain of Office - of the Signet Ring - 1957

MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR) 3:07 minutes (2.85 MB)

"His Master's Voice" The Gramophone co. Ltd AMC
Made in England

"Imamate Enthronement of His Highness The Aga Khan Mowlana Karim Shah Al-Hussaini"

Nairobi, October 22nd, 1957

Imamate Enthronement Part 4 - Recitation of verses from Ginan - 1957

MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR) 3:49 minutes (3.49 MB)

"His Master's Voice" The Gramophone co. Ltd AMC
Made in England

"Imamate Enthronement of His Highness The Aga Khan Mowlana Karim Shah Al-Hussaini"

Nairobi, October 22nd, 1957

Imamate Enthronement Part 5 - Presentation of Loyal Address on behalf of the Kenya Muslim League - Presentation of loyal address on behalf of the African Muslim Community - 1957

MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR) 5:06 minutes (4.68 MB)

"His Master's Voice" The Gramophone co. Ltd AMC
Made in England

"Imamate Enthronement of His Highness The Aga Khan Mowlana Karim Shah Al-Hussaini"

Nairobi, October 22nd, 1957

Imamate Enthronement Part 6 - Presentation of Loyal Address on Behalf of the East African Muslim Welfare Society - 1957

MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR) 2:44 minutes (2.51 MB)

"His Master's Voice" The Gramophone co. Ltd AMC
Made in England

"Imamate Enthronement of His Highness The Aga Khan Mowlana Karim Shah Al-Hussaini"

Nairobi, October 22nd, 1957

Imamate Enthronement Part 8 - Reply to the loyal address by H.H. the Aga Khan (conclusion) - 1957

MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR) 4:42 minutes (4.31 MB)

"His Master's Voice" The Gramophone co. Ltd AMC
Made in England

"Imamate Enthronement of His Highness The Aga Khan Mowlana Karim Shah Al-Hussaini"

Nairobi, October 22nd, 1957

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Imamate Enthronement Part 9 - March Past of Ismaili Youth Organisations - Conclusion of the ceremony. - 1957

MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR) 3:58 minutes (3.64 MB)

"His Master's Voice" The Gramophone co. Ltd AMC
Made in England

"Imamate Enthronement of His Highness The Aga Khan Mowlana Karim Shah Al-Hussaini"

Nairobi, October 22nd, 1957


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