Sir Aga Khan III Remembered (1877 – 2009)

Article By: Munir Moosa Sewani
The Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims commemorate 132nd birthday of Highness Sir Aga Khan III on 2nd November 2009, all over the world.
Sir Aga Khan 111 was born on Friday November 2, 1877 at “Honeymoon Lodge” in Karachi. He proved to be an Intellectual asset for the Muslim Ummah. He was [...]

Aga Khan III: A great leader and a social reformer

Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan-III (1877-1957) was a renowned nineteeth and twentieth century leader of international stature. Born in Karachi on November 2, 1877, he became a world statesman, “guide, philosopher and the friend of the world of Islam” (Qayyum, 1969).
Through his intimate knowledge of Eastern as well as Western cultures (K.K Aziz, 1998), [...]

Classic Poem by a Canadian Poet.

Classic Poem by a Canadian Poet. 
! O my Lord!
! O my Mowla!
! O my Imam of the time,
Thank you, and sincere Thanks for the whole lot.
Thank you thy guidance, worldly & spiritually,
Thank you for uplifting religiously my soul,
Thank you for elevating worldly my status.
Merciful and Forgiving is thy Imamat, ever kindly.
! O my Mowla Murtaza [...]

Bukenya applauds Aga Khan

Kampala: The government has once again commended the efforts of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in various sectors of Uganda’s economy. The Vice President, Prof.  Gilbert Bukenya, made these remarks on behalf of the president at a ceremony to celebrate the Imamat Day in Kampala last week. Imamat Day marks the anniversary of the [...]

Aga Khan inspires Alberta grads

By Keith Gerein, Edmonton Journal 

The spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims stood before a crowd of University of Alberta graduates Tuesday and implored them to use their education to spread Canada’s success as a multicultural society. The world is suffering through a “deficit” of ethical conduct and respect for pluralism, and educated people are [...]

Minister Kenney Issues Statement Marking Imamat Day

OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – July 10, 2009) – The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement regarding Imamat Day:
“Tomorrow is Imamat Day and I am pleased to join Canadian Ismailis, as well as Ismailis around the world, in marking the anniversary of the accession of His Highness Prince Karim Aga [...]

Treasures of the Aga Khan

Treasures of the Aga Khan
Story by Nadya Madrid
I didn’t go out last Friday night, which meant that on Saturday morning I was feeling spritely enough to take in a bit of culture (By spritely I mean that I was simply awake and vertical, I was not doing star jumps or anything of ther sort). Well, [...]

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the House of Commons passing a motion to grant Honorary Canadian Citizenship to His Highness the Aga Khan:

“Today, on the advice of our Government, the House of Commons voted to bestow Honorary Canadian Citizenship upon His Highness the Aga [...]

MPs grant Agan Khan honorary citizenship

OTTAWA– Parliamentarians have voted to grant the Aga Khan honorary Canadian citizenship in what the prime minister describes as a recognition of his leadership in promoting “development, pluralism and tolerance around the world.”  Honorary Canadian citizenship is bestowed by the Governor General and requires the unanimous approval of all voting MPs.  Born in Geneva, Shah [...]

Aga Khan now a Canadian citizen

OTTAWA (AFP) – Canada parliament on Friday extended honorary Canadian citizenship to the Aga Khan, the spiritual head of Ismaili community, said a statement. “This is recognition of the Aga Khan’s leadership as a champion of development, pluralism and tolerance around the world and of his remarkable leadership as Imam of the worldwide Ismaili community,” [...]

VideO: University honours ‘heroes of the day’

How the world is shaped by the ‘clash of ignorances’ – Speech By Aga Khan

How the world is shaped by the ‘clash of ignorances’
An Article extracted for the speech of Aga Khan delivered in the graduation ceremon at Cambrdige University
AS I HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT the challenge of international development and its relationship to education, I have come to identify four key areas of concern.
These are issues which have engaged [...]

Aga Khan Address: Four global challenges for today’s grads

Four global challenges for today’s grads Young Canadians have opportunity to build a better world

The following are excerpts of the U of A convocation address delivered by the Aga Khan Tuesday.
In today’s community of nations, a country’s standing is no longer recognized simply by what it can achieve for itself, but just as much by [...]

Daily Nation: Aga Khan honoured

His Highness the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network, on Friday received an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from the University of Cambridge’s Pembroke College.

The Aga Khan becomes the first Muslim to receive the distinction in the university’s 800-year history.

“As we celebrate [...]

Aga Khan Awarded an Honorary Doctorate at Cambridge University

Aga Khan Awarded an Honorary Doctorate at Cambridge University; UCA Scholars to Study at Cambridge
His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and Founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network, today received an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from the University of Cambridge’s Pembroke College – the third oldest of [...]

An Unforgetable Dinner – Former U.S President Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter aspired to make Government “competent and compassionate,” responsive to the American people and their expectations. His achievements were notable, but in an era of rising energy costs, mounting inflation, and continuing tensions, it was impossible for his administration to meet these high expectations. After seven years’ service as a naval officer, Carter returned [...]

Aga Khan granted the distinction of “Grand Mécène” and “Grand Donateur” by the French Ministry of Culture

May 28th 2009, Paris – France’s Minister for Culture, Christine Albanel, honoured the Aga Khan with the titles of  Grand Patron  (Grand Mécène)  and Grand Donor (Grand Donateur) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to cultural development in France through the Foundation for the Preservation and Development of the Chantilly Domain (Fondation pour la sauvegarde et [...]