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Honorary Degrees Conferred on His Highness the Aga Khan since 1967: A Pictorial Record with Citations, Tributes and Remarks SIMERG Insig
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An earlier portrait of His Highness the Aga Khan. Compiled by Azeem Maherali
Islam: A Mosaic, Not a Monolith a brief but ambitious essay by Vartan Gregorian 1952 Historical Recordings of Allidina Jamal Walji Luvungivallas Ismaili Songs in Kiswahili at SAMAP Shia-Sunni Reconciliation and Enriching the Ummah and the World Through a Common Islamic Ethic, as Articulated by the Modern Direct Descendants of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s.) Reflections on Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s.) by Three Ismaili Imams The Mevlud/Mawlid Tradition by Omid Safi
Wisdom, Versatility, Sagacity and Statesmanship - Characteristic of His Highness the Aga Khans Noble and Great family
To date, His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th Imam of Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, has been awarded 20 honorary degrees by universities from 11 different countries. The latest, the 20th, was conferred at 11 a.m. on Friday January 13, 2012, by the University of Ottawa, Canada. 1. Canada from five institutions of the prestigious G13. G13 or Group of 13, is a group of leading research-intensive universities in Canada: McGill University, McMaster University, University of Toronto, University of Alberta, University of Ottawa. 2. UK from three institutions of the prestigious Russel Group. The Russell Group is a collaboration of the top twenty universities in the United Kingdom: University of
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London, University of Wales, University of Cambridge. 3. USA from three institutions: 2 institutions of the prestigious Ivy League and/or from 1 institution of the Big Three. Ivy League comprises of 8 colleges considered to be among the best institutions of higher learning in Northeastern United States. Big Three (colleges) a term used to refer to Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. As well His Highness received an award equivalent to an Honorary Degree from UCSF. Brown University, Harvard University, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) 4. Pakistan from two institutions: University of Peshawar, University of Sind 5. Portugal from one institution: University of vora 6. Egypt from one institution: American University in Cairo 7. Ireland from one institution: National University of Ireland 8. Kyrgyzstan from one institution: Osh State University 9. Lebanon from one institution: American University of Beirut 10. Mali from one institution: University of Sankor 11. Tajikistan from one institution: Khorog State University The following are the degrees in chronological sequence: NOTE: Legum Doctor (LL.D. also known as Doctor of Laws) is a doctorate-level academic degree in law, or an honorary doctorate, depending on the jurisdiction.
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1. LL.D. (h onor is ca u sa ) U n iver sity of P esh a w a r , P a kista n (19 6 7-11-30)
November 30, 1967: His Highness the Aga Khan entering the Convocation Hall, University of Peshawar. Photo Credit: Ismailia Association for Pakistan, Special Brochure
Vali Jamals Thank You Letter to Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan: The 1972 Expulsion of Asians from Uganda Salim Kanjis Thank You Letter to East African Pioneers Kassam Ali Paroo, Lutafali Maherali and Aziz Esmail Zarina Moosas Thank You Letter to Lady Ali Shah Through the Voice of Her Son, Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan III Ameer Janmohameds Thank You Letter to Pir Sabzali and the Ismaili Pirs of the Ginanic Tradition
November 30, 1967: His Highness the Aga Khan with Governor Mohammad Musa Khan, Chancellor of the University of Peshawar. Photo Credit: Ismailia Association for Pakistan, Special Brochure His Highness the Aga Khan was cited as whether it be the cause of Muslims in Pakistan, so dear to his fore-bearers and to himself, or in the far distant Philippines, his generosity has enhanced all.
Reminiscences of Two Great Ismaili Missionaries, Pir Sabzali and Meghji Missionary Hatim Mahamids Thank You Letter to the Institute of Ismaili Studies Aziz Kurwas Thank You Letter to the Person of the Institution of Imamat Mohezin Tejanis Thank You Letter to Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan A Man of Multiple Visions Andrew Kosoroks Thank You Letter to the Makers of the Fatimid Blue Quran I WISH ID BEEN THERE Ghadir-Khumm and the Two Weighty Matters Ikhwan al-Safa The Love for Ali
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The Eid-i Qiyama! Al-Qahirah: Then and Now Khawja Nasir Tusis Tales Pir Satgur Nur: Miracles in Ginan Putla Ismaili Penmanship in 1906 Discourses of Hazrat Ali Ibn Ridwan and Supernova 1006 Light the Candle of Wisdom in the Heart A Fidai Mission: Into Saladins Tent His Name is Jawhar Inferno of Alamut Fatimid Power and Learning Spirit
November 30, 1967: His Highness the Aga Khan - " The day we no longer have the time nor the faith to bow in prayer to Allah because the human soul...is no longer of sufficient importance to us will be a sunless day of despair."
A Young Murid Aspires to Understand Commonalities Between Past and Present Hazrat Alis Example: What We Can Do Today The Great Resurrection Varas Ismail Gangji: The Turning Point The Three Kings Without Crowns Riding Forth to Open the Canal with Nasir Khusraw Weaving a Web of Silence, Only to Know A Christian Envoy at the Ghadir Khumm Campsite Volunteering at the Dawn of the Age of Imamat The Unveiling at Sijilmasa Beginnings. Another Shalimar A Unique Moment in the Life of the Punjab Jamat The Faith of My Forefathers 13th-14th Century Avatar Discourses; 1885 Aga Khan III Investiture; 1907 Aga Khan III in New York The Mind of Yazid, the Faith of Hussein Karbala Tragedy I Wish Id Been There Summoning the Past Into the Present I Wish Id Been There Links Via Full Size Images "I Wish I'd Been There" Summoning the Past Into the Present H.H. THE AGA KHAN IV Flashback into the 1960s: Admiration for His Highness the Aga Khan by President Senghor and A K Brohi Gems from His Highness the Aga
The following are remarks from the convocation address delivered by His Highness the Aga Khan: I am deeply moved by the kindness of your welcome and by the outstanding honour this University has done in bestowing an honorary degree upon me today. I speak these words in no formal sense, but from the heart. I do this especially because, as a Muslim it will remain a proud memory that the first such academic honour I have received has been given to me by this renowned Islamic seat of learning in Pakistan. ..What has been called the permissive society where anything goes, nothing matters, nothing is sacred or private any more, is not a promising foundation for a brave and upright new world. This fearful chase after material ease must surely be tempered by peace of mind, by conscience, by moral values, which must be resuscitated. If not, man will simply have converted the animal instinct of feeding himself before others and even at the expense of others, into perhaps a more barbaric instinct of feeding himself and then hoarding all he can at the cost of the poor, the sick and the hungry. .It is here that the East, that Asia, nay that this very University can contribute something of primordial and everlasting value. It is my deepest conviction that if Islamic society is to avoid following blindly the course of Western society without
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taking the trouble to raise guards against the latters weaknesses and deficiencies, a thorough rediscovery, revitalisation and reintegration of our traditional values must be achieved. It would be traumatic if those pillars of the Islamic way of life, social justice, equality, humility and generosity, enjoined upon us all, were to lose their force or wide application in our young society. It must never be said generations hence that in our greed for the material good of the rich West we have forsaken our responsibilities to the poor, to the orphans, to the traveller, to the single woman. The day, we no longer know how, nor have the time nor the faith to bow in prayer to Allah because the human soul that He has told us is eternal is no longer of sufficient importance to us to be worthy of an hour of our daily working, profitseeking time, will be a sunless day of despair. It is eminent seats of learning such as this that can synthesise and transmit to the younger generations the proper balance between the Western search of well-being and the Eastern spiritual, human and cultural traditions. I believe the future does reserve better standards of living for us than what we have at present, but in order to enjoy them fully, we must know today what will be the fundamental principles of our lives tomorrow. I render sincere and high tribute to Peshawar University that has set out to fulfil this essential and monumental task. May Allah crown your efforts with brilliant success. ~~~~~~
Khans Speech at the University of Ottawa Honorary Degrees Conferred on His Highness the Aga Khan since 1967: A Pictorial Record with Citations, Tributes and Remarks A Selection of Images from Readings Published in 2011 A Tribute to His Highness the Aga Khan on His 75th Birthday Part III A Tribute to His Highness the Aga Khan on His 75th Birthday Part II A Tribute to His Highness the Aga Khan on His 75th Birthday Part I A Unique Event Fifty Years Ago: The Review Process and Presentation of Recommendations to Mawlana Hazar Imam for a New Ismaili Constitution in Africa Aga Khan in Prestigious Jury for First-Ever Business Leaders Award to Fight Human Trafficking The Preamble of The Constitution of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims The 11th Cycle of The Aga Khan Award for Architecture Aga Khan Graces 10th Annual LaFontaine-Baldwin Symposium Aga Khan Gifts Brown University in Honour of Vartan Gregorian Vartan Gregorian's Tribute to His Highness the Aga Khan at Brown University in 1996 One on One: Peter Mansbridge with His Highness the Aga Khan His Highness the Aga Khan and Canada: A Profound Affinity But Why Canada? Canada's New Governor General, His Excellency David Johnston, Receives His Highness the Aga Khan at Rideau Hall on Thursday, October 7, 2010 His Highness the Aga Khans Foresight and Wisdom at Age 20 1957 Aga Khan IV Ceremonial Installation: Presentation of Sword of Justice Signified Ismaili Imams Role as Defender of Faith Ismaili Imam Bestowed With Honorary Canadian Citizenship at Foundation Ceremony for Aga Khan Museum Key Themes of His Highness the Aga Khan's Speeches Made During His Golden Jubilee Celebrations Key Themes of His Highness the Aga Khan's Speeches Between 2000 and July 2007 A Western Correspondents Account of the Aga Khans Historic First Visit to His Followers in GornoBadakhshan Timeline of His Highness the Aga Khan's Awards and Honours Part II Worldwide Honours For
2. LL.D. (h onor is ca u sa ) , U n iver sity of S in d, P a kista n (19 70-02-06 )

His Highness the Aga Khan was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Law by Sind University, Karachi in recognition of the role that his Royal Highness and his ancestors have played in the world of Islam, of his patronage of arts, education and learning, and in recognition of his love, sympathy, condescension and affability, his humanity and his generosity, and other contributions. Praising His Highness the Aga Khan, the Vice-chancellor, Prof. Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah, said: In a short span of 12 years as Imam, His Royal Highness has shown that he is endowed with wisdom, versatility, sagacity and statesmanship which are characteristic of his noble and great family. In the fast-changing and kaleidoscopic conditions on the continents of Asia and Africa, His Royal Highness has not only guided the socio-economic activities of his own followers, but has also rendered immense material assistance in the economic development of new and young nations and thereby advanced the well-being, prosperity and stability of the people of those countries. The following are remarks from the convocation address delivered by His Highness the Aga Khan: Pakistan was conceived by Muslims and for Islam. Everyone here will agree with me, I am sure, that the source of national motivation in the future must continue to be our faith. But once this is said, how is it to be achieved? If institutions are born from society, then I affirm that it is to our society that we must turn, and ask ourselves: If Islam is to be the source of inspiration, how do we transform this inspiration into practical terms of everyday life? And how do we do this and at the same time continue to make material progress? These questions have a special urgency and relevance in a democratic society such as Pakistan is now seeking to create. It is society which gives birth to its institutions in democracy and not the institutions which shape and impose themselves upon society. I am convinced that our faith and our heritage contain all the indicators that we shall need. More than this, I am convinced that it will take relatively little effort to isolate those elements which, through the centuries, were responsible for the amazing development of the Muslim Empire. And once we have identified these basic elements, we should be able, without difficulty, to use them to our advantage. Let me turn to another aspect of Islamic society: our intellectual elite. In the
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past, much of the dynamism of Muslim society was born from the leaders of the faith: the Imams, the Pirs and Mullahs. This identity between the leaders of the faith and the empires intellectual elite was a continuous source of strength both to the faith and those whose duty it was to govern the empire. How many aspiring Mullahs or Imams today enter secular universities and obtain degrees in secular subjects? And vice-versa, how many university graduates, after completing their degrees, turn their lives to directing the flock of the faithful? Let me not be misunderstood I criticise neither Pirs nor Mullahs nor Imams nor degree-holders. I simply state that in future I believe it will be in our societys interest to have a much wider platform in common between our religious and our secular leaders. Our religious leadership must be acutely aware of secular trends, including those generated by this age of science and technology. Equally, our academic or secular elite must be deeply aware of Muslim history, of the scale and depth of leadership exercised by the Islamic empire of the past in all fields. It is through the creation of such a new elite, inspired by, and widely read in everything related to our heritage, that there must come about a revival in Muslim thought. This has been described as the age of technology and blessed may be those who through their technological discoveries have enabled man to conquer space and to hope one day to draw sufficient food from the earth and the sea to feed himself. Blessed also may be those who have helped eliminate from this earth such crippling diseases as poliomyelitis and perhaps one day cancer. But through all this development, hand in hand and side by side with it, the spirit of Islam must survive. A society without a strong sense of its own identity has time and again in human history proved to be well on the way to decay.
Prince Karim Aga Khan Underline Impact of Ismaili Imamats Contribution to Humanity Part I Worldwide Honours For Prince Karim Aga Khan Underline Impact of Ismaili Imamats Contribution to Humanity H.H.THE AGA KHAN III Historical American Newspapers on His Highness the Aga Khans Incognito Visit to the USA in 19061907 Mawla Fulfilled My Wish On Meeting the Noorani Family My Voyage to Europe The 1955 Jubilee Ball of His Highness the Aga Khan III at the Savoy An Ismaili Youths Rare Moment With Imam Sultan Mahomed Shah VOICES Shukr Mawlo, Shukr Mawlo When Hope is All You Have Left, a Story for Mawlana Hazar Imams Salgirah Embryonic Stem Cell Research and the Rights of a Foetus: A Shia Muslim Perspective from Iran Tales of Ismaili Women of Shimshal: Hussn Bibi and Her Journey to New Zealand to Study English Tales of Ismaili Women of Shimshal: Eid Festivities, Celebrations after a Dangerous Trip, and Stories of a Health Worker and a Wood-Cutter Remarkable Tales of Ismaili Women from Shimshal, a Remote Village in the Karakoram Under Siege: Timbuktu, Malis Fabled City of Saints Historic Farmon Khona in Shimshal Jerusalem: A Photo Essay of the Holy City Reflections on the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat as it Receives Governor Generals Medal in Architecture Words of Wisdom from Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan to the Canadian Jamat That Everyone Can Benefit From The Treasures of Iran, with Excerpts on Hafiz by His Highness the Aga Khan III
~~~~~~ 3. LL.D. (h onor is ca u sa ) , M cGill U n iver sity, Ca n a da (19 83-11-01)
November 1, 1983: His Highness the Aga Khan seen with McGill University Chancellor on being conferred with an Honorary Degree of Laws by McGill University David Johnston, then Principal and Vice-Chancellor of McGill and currently Canadas Governor General - said in his presentation: The Aga Khans personal position is unique in the world today.This man is a bridge between North and South, East and West. His leadership is beyond politics, beyond race, beyond religion.
Christian and Muslim Perpectives on Jesus and Shia Ismaili Islam Starry Night of Alamut and The Milky Way Across Alamut; The Earth from Space: Spectacular Night Time Photos from TWAN and NASA Hunzas New Lake: The Story Behind the Birth of Lake Gojal Photo Essay: The Ruins of Alamut Photo Essay: Iran Through a Canadian Lens
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In a world torn by division, hostility, war and fear of nuclear holocaust, he is a shining beacon of inspiration and of hard-headed accomplishment in improving the lot of humankind, in elevating the quality of civilised life and in uplifting all peoples of the world to cherish the brotherhood of man.
Kitengela Sculpture at Aga Khan Hospital Seeks to Inspire Hope and Brighten Lives of Patients NanoWisdoms The First Website Dedicated to Ismaili Imamats Speeches, Interviews and Writings Young Ismaili Achievers: An Interview with Serena Taj Young Ismaili Achievers: An Interview with Zul Kapadia Young Ismaili Achievers Speak About Family and Faith, Aspirations, Interests and Social Networks Writings of Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan; A Friend of Endangered Species, the Vulnerable Habitat and the Monk Seal Voices: Good Sufi, Bad Muslims A Letter from Badakhshan In the Making: The Aga Khan Museum, The Ismaili Centre and Their Park 2011 Simerg Essay Writing Contest $1000.00 in Cash Prizes
~~~~~~ 4 . LL.D. (h onor is ca u sa ) , M cM a ster U n iver sity, Ca n a da (19 87-05-15)
May 15, 1987: Minister of Colleges and Universities, the Hon. Gregory Sorbara, conveys greetings from the Province of Ontario at the McMaster University' s Convocation while Dr. Lee, the Aga Khan, The Chancellor Dr. Panabaker and the Lt. Governor, The Hon. Lincoln Alexander look on. Photo credit: Nadir Abdulla (Ontario Ismaili, 7/1987).
Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan: A Rare and Insightful Interview With The UNESCO Courier Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan: Some of the Causes for the Refugee Crisis Injustice, Intolerance and Lack of Respect for Human Rights My Climb to Sacred Alamut, Where Every Stone Tells a Story The Frontispiece of the Ismaili Jamatkhana in Mashhad, Iran The Memoirs of Aga Khan: A Translators Voice Yakimour 1954: A Golden Moment for an Aspiring Student An Audience with the 48th Ismaili Imam, Aga Khan III November 1, 1983: His Highness the Aga Khan Conferred Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws by McGill University Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan at the Canadian Governor General's Leadership Conference An Introduction to the Office of the Governor General of Canada and Some Recent Memories with the Aga Khan Rays of Light: Thank you for restoring my faith in the human race Professor Mohammed Arkoun: A Courageous Intellectual Who Advocated A Tolerant, Liberal and Modern Islam
May 15, 1987: His Highness the Aga Khan being conferred an honorary degree of laws by McMaster University on its 100th anniversary for his leadership in the advancement of health and education in a large number of developing countries. The President of the University, Mr. Alvin Lee, praised His Highness the Aga Khans
Al-Kalimah by MarleneLuce Tremblay Voices: The Power of Wisdom His Highness the Aga Khans Interview with Politique Internationale
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sober and responsible leadership in the advancement of the Third World; his promotion of education and the ideal of education; his major contribution to health care in Pakistan and his involvement of McMaster University in that project; and his extraordinary efforts in bridging many and very diverse religions and cultures for which, he is unique in bridging the underdeveloped and the highly developed worlds. In that Islamic tradition, which treasures education, rest the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims and their religious leader, His Highness the Aga Khan. ~~~~~~
Part I: 99 Most Beautiful Names A sculptural presentation of the Names for God from the Quran Part II: A Background Explanation of the Sculptures of the Beautiful Names of God Voices: World Renowned Photographer Sarite Sanders Portrays Mysterious Radiance of a Fatimid Tomb and the Elegance of the Aga Khan Mausoleum Voices: Unravelling the Dark History of the Medieval Ismaili Community Hashish Assassin Pulling Back the Silk Curtain Voices: Alluring Istanbul Links Cultures, Religions and Two Continents and Offers Something for Everybody Voices: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III The 48th Ismaili Imam at the Ritz: Calm Mind, Clear-Thinking and Wise, A Reporters 1933 Story Voices: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III Imam Speaks of Burmese Patriotism; Memorial Plate at Jamatkhana Honours 31 Ismaili Lives Lost in WWII Bombardment Voices: Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah, Aga Khan III Historic Photos and Imams Recognition of Services Rendered by the Family of Itmadi Kassam Kothari of Jamnagar Voices: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III Portraits from the National Portrait Gallery Voices: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III Eloquent Persian Quatrain by 48th Ismaili Imam Graces a 1923 Invitation For Talk About Imamat Voices: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III Stories from Readers (I) Voices: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III Recollection of Imams Visit to a Family Shop; A Story about the Diamond Jubilee Scale andDoes it (Still) Work? Voices: A Review of Prince Hussain Aga Khans Photo Exhibition in Washington D.C. Voices: Ambitious Iranian Ismaili, Mansour, Reflects on His Musical Career and Life in the UK Voices: 30 Questions for Columnist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown Hot and Spicy at Toronto's Harbourfront: Yasmin AlibhaiBrown to visit Toronto and Vancouver for Readings, Cooking Demos and Signings Voices: Brilliant Astrophysicist, Arif Babul, in Conversation with Simerg Voices: Babul on the Bootes Void, Galaxies, Benefits of Studying Science, Creation, God and Intellect
5. D. Litt. (h onor is ca u sa ), U n iver sity of Lon don , U n ited K in gdom (19 89 -10-11)
Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, Chancellor of the University, conferred the Degree during the Founders Day Convocation ceremony.
October 11, 1989: His Highness the Aga Khan with Princess Anne, Chancellor of the University of London at a ceremony at Logan Hall where he received an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Literature in Education from the University of London. His Highness the Aga Khan was cited as a calm voice in troubled times, a world leader, uniquely placed to bridge the cultural differences dividing the East and West. ~~~~~~
6 . LL.D. (honor is ca u sa ), U n iver sity of W a les, W a les, U n ited K in gdom (19 9 3-11-30)
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Voices: Babul on Science Funding, Muslim Scientists, Intelligent Design and Neurosciences Voices: Babul Talks about Identity, Aspirations for the Family and the Jamat, An Ismaili Academy, Family Pursuits, Frontierless Brotherhood, and Allahs Blessing Voices: Sunrise Over the Alamut Voices: Bruno Freschi, Architect of the Ismaili Centre in Burnaby, in Conversation with Simerg Voices: Vij's, a Great Restaurant, and Mr. Bruno Freschi, the Beloved Architect Voices: Photo Gallery of the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Burnaby, Canada Voices: Thumbnail Photo Gallery of the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Voices: Remarkable Bilaal Rajan Lofty Goals, Noble Achievements at Age Twelve Bilaal Rajan's Amazing Summer of Extremes: In Mandela's Land and Amongst the "King of the Arctic" Voices: For Volunteer's Week, Bilaal Urges us to become 'Barefooters' Voices: Alice Hunsberger on Nasir Khushraw Poet of Substance Voices: John Nuraney, Member of Legislative Assembly, British Columbia Voices: Maria Cook of the Ottawa Citizen on the Delegation Building Voices: Best Wishes from a Vagabond Reporter Voices: Seeking Sufism LITERARY READINGS Modern Ismaili Imams on ShiaSunni Reconciliation and Enriching the Ummah and the World Through a Common Islamic Ethic The Merits, Teachings and Universality of Allahs Last Prophet: Reflections by Three Ismaili Imams The Verses of the Immaculate Conception of Jesus Christ in the Holy Quran and their Lasting Impact on a Christian Emperor Americas Founding Fathers and Islam: A Brief Discussion Based on Documents at the Library of Congress Naser-e Khosraws Dangerous Homeward Journey: From One Thousand Roads to Mecca by Michael Wolfe Naser-e Khosraws Pilgrimages to Mecca: From One Thousand Roads to Mecca Edited by Michael Wolfe Naser-e Khosraw in Fatimid Cairo: From One Thousand Roads to
November 30, 1993: His Highness the Aga Khan, Prince Charles, Chancellor of the University of Wales and other members of the procession ' " doff" their caps following the award of the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws to the Ismaili Imam on the 100th anniversary of the founding of the university. Prince of Wales, Princess Charles, Chancellor of the University, conferred the Degree to His Highness the Aga Khan for his patronage of education and academic research throughout the world. The citation notes that the university pays tribute to a great spiritual and humanitarian tradition for his work that has diminished poverty, unemployment and ignorance. It also notes that his many institutions have transformed the quality of life of millions of people in the developing world of Africa and Asia, and have a matchless record of creative endeavour among the poorer people of our world. ~~~~~~
7. LL.D. (h onor is ca u sa ), K h or og S ta te U n iver sity, Ta jikista n , (19 9 5-05)

His Highness the Aga Khan was the first graduator of the University which was founded on August 5, 1992 by the decision of the Cabinet of the Ministers of the Rupublic of Tajikistan. ~~~~~~
8. LL.D. (h onor is ca u sa ), B r ow n U n iver sity, U S A (19 9 6 -05-27)
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May 26, 1996: His Highness the Aga Khan receives a standing ovation at the conclusion of the Baccalaureate Address at Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.
Mecca Edited by Michael Wolfe One Thousand Roads to Mecca: Naser-e Khosraws Writing About the Muslim Pilgrimage Loving Tales of our Beloved Imams: (I) Farazdaqs Praise and Support of Imam Zainul Abideen (a.s.) Baba Ismail: The First Shamsi Convert in the History of the Gupti Ismailis of Punjab The Imamat As Depicted Through the Ages in Ismaili and nonIsmaili Writings An Esoteric Interpretation of the Miraj and the Prophetic Tradition I Have a Time with God (li maa Allah waqt) An Englishman Reflects on the Nature of Imam Ali
May 26, 1996: An audience at Brown Univeristy' s " Green" watches a live telecast from the Meeting House of the First Baptist Church where the Aga Khan delivered the Baccalaureate Address to graduating class. Photo: Abdulmalik Merchant In the citation and remarks, President Vartan Gregorian, said: He has become a major activist for civilized humanity and universal values. Not in words but in deeds. Not in one location but around the world. .He has affected the lives of millions. Indeed, only ten days ago, while I was in Chicago, a driver from Pakistan, noting my accent, inquired about my place of birth. When I said I was born in Iran, he asked if I was familiar with the Aga Khan. I said I was slightly familiar with the Aga Khan. He said, Everything I have I owe to him my spiritual welfare, my business. And do you know, he is coming to the United States. I wish there were an opportunity for me to thank my Imam! He then turned down the visor and showed me the Aga Khans picture. Your Highness, I told him that when I see you, I will thank you on behalf of Fateh Ali Jindhani and all the Fateh Ali Jindhanis of the world. They are a legion and they are of all faiths. As an educator, I thank you on behalf of universities where no Islamic Civilization was taught and where, thanks to your munificence such teaching now exists. One more private, personal thank you for entrusting the education of Prince Rahim to Brown University. We are grateful for your trust, we salute Prince Rahim, your beloved daughter Princess Zahra and your son Prince Hussain. Ladies and gentlemen, members of the Class of 1996, I present to you this inspiring leader, great humanitarian, statesman and man of learning and culture, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV.
The Wisdom of Hazrat Ali: Selections from Nahj al-Balaghah for Young People (II) Remembering the Heroism and Ethic of Hazrat Ali (a.s.) in the Persian New Year The Common Word for a Common Humanity: The Underlying Essence of the Message as Rooted in the Holy Scriptures of Islam and Christianity Hazrat Hasan: Ahead of His Time and Perhaps Would Be If He Were With Us Today Jesus Through a Muslim Lens Imam Jafars Legacy to the Community The Formulation of the Doctrine of Imamate How a Muslim Sees Muhammad Two Songs for Miladun-Nabee The 1979 London Didar: The Setting and The Experience Pomp and Celebration in Fatimid Egypt During the Flooding of the Nile Cairo in the Light of Nasir Khusraws Safarnama The Ismailis: From the Earliest Times to the Fall of the Fatimid Empire A Reflection on Wajhullah (The Face of Allah) Proofs of Islam A Brief Note on Ahlul-Kitab or The People of the Book The Story of Noahs Ark in the Holy Quran The Traditional Ismaili Greeting Ya Ali Madad Two Orations of Imam Jafar alSadiq (AS) A Brief Introduction to the Muslim Calendar and Major Muslim Festivals and Religious Observances Seeking the Forgiveness of the Imam of the Time: A Short Explanation (II) Seeking the Forgiveness of the Imam
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May 27, 1996: His Highness the Aga Khan standing alongside other Honorary Degree Recipients during Brown University' s Academic Procession. Photo: Abdulmalik Merchant
of the Time: A Short Explanation (I) The Noble Quran An Inexhaustible Well-Spring of Inspiration and Knowledge The Fountain Pen and its Fatimid Origins Preparing for Mawlana Hazar Imams Didar: Short Essential Readings (VII) Imamat in Ismaili Ginanic Literature Preparing for Mawlana Hazar Imams Didar: Short Essential Readings (VI) The Merciful Glance and other readings Preparing for Mawlana Hazar Imams Didar: Short Essential Readings (V) Ya Ali Khuba Mijalas and other readings
May 27, 1996: A section of the large crowd witnessing the Degree Ceremony at Brown University' s " Green." The Honorary Degree recipients, including the Aga Khan, are on the stage in the distant. Photo: Abdulmalik Merchant
Preparing for Mawlana Hazar Imams Didar: Short Essential Readings (IV) Aab-i Shifa and other readings Preparing for Mawlana Hazar Imams Didar (III) An Ode on Imams Essence and other readings Preparing for Mawlana Hazar Imams Didar (II): Spiritual Enlightenment Under the Imams Guidance and other readings Preparing for Mawlana Hazar Imams Didar (I): Dazzled by the Light and other readings Islams Great Striver: Hazrat Ali Journey of Discovery: A Recent Visit to the Mausoleums of Pir Sadardin and Pir Hasan Kabirdin The Ruby Shines On A Play About the Life of Nasir Khusraw The Wisdom of Hazrat Ali: Selections from Nahj al-Balaghah for Young People (I) Islam: The Religion of Equality and Universal Brotherhood by Prince Aly S. Khan How Are Essential 21st Century Innovations Vested in the Abbasid and Fatimid Dynasties? A Brief Discussion on Avicennas Madhab In the Beginning.The Quran and Muslim Thinkers on Creation Averroes and Maimonides: Master Minds of 12th Century Medieval Thought Persians in Fatimid Egypt: (III) Their Role in Commerce, the Economy and Trade Persians in Fatimid Egypt: (II) Their Role in the Dawah and Ismaili Doctrines Persians in Fatimid Egypt: (I) Their Role in the Army Pir Nasir-i Khusraw on the Gateway and Key to Paradise Avicenna on the Aims of Education, Stages of Education and Methods
May 27, 1996: A portrait of His Highness the Aga Khan taken at Brown University. Photo credit: Akdn.org The following are excerpts from His Highness the Aga Khans Baccalaureate Address at Brown University: For the last fifty years, our planet has been frozen by a paralysing bipolar political vortex which we call the Cold War. During those years, many allowed their views to stagnate and harden into notions so dependable that they became unrevisable dogmas: My capitalism versus your communism, your eastern bloc versus our western bloc and left versus right. But like the Berlin Wall, our old bipolar system was dismantled almost overnight, and with it the black and white world to which
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we had grown accustomed. Unfortunately, views and thought habits, although intangible, are less easily broken than bricks and politics. Learned human behaviour dies hard. .Today in the occident, the Muslim world is deeply misunderstood by most. The West knows little about its diversity, about the religion or the principles which unite it, about its brilliant past or its recent trajectory through history. The Muslim world is noted in the West, North America and Europe, more for the violence of certain minorities than for the peacefulness of its faith and the vast majority of its people. The words Muslim and Islam have themselves come to conjure the image of anger and lawlessness in the collective consciousness of most western cultures. And the Muslim world has, consequently, become something that the West may not want to think about, does not understand, and will associate with only when it is inevitable. .Against this worrying global background it must be made utterly clear that in so far as Islam is concerned, this violence is not a function of the faith itself, as much as the media would have you believe. This is a misperception which has become rampant, but which should not be endowed with any validity, nor should it be accepted and given credibility. It is wrong and damaging. The myth that Islam is responsible for all the wrong doing of certain Muslims may well stem from the truism that for all Muslims, the concepts of Din and Duniya, Faith and World, are inextricably linked. More so than in any other monotheistic religion of the world. The corollary is that in a perfect world, all political and social action on the part of Muslims would always be pursued within the ethical framework of the faith. But this is not yet a perfect world. The West, nonetheless, must no longer confuse the link in Islam, between spiritual and temporal, with that between state and church. ~~~~~~
of Teaching Great Muslim Thinkers: Avicenna on Education (I) Exchange of Letters Between Sultan Malik Shah and Hasan-i-Sabbah Nativity of the Prophet Muhammad: The Mevlud/Mawlid Tradition Ismaili Dawa and Politics in Fatimid Egypt Great Moments in Ismaili History: Ismaili Castles in Syria Great Moments in Ismaili History: The Establishment of the Fatimid Caliphate Photos of Mausoleums of Ismaili Imams of the Dawr Satr Period Photos of the Ruins of the Fatimid Capital, al-Mahdiya, and the Ajdabiyah Fortress Palace Henry Corbin and his Understanding of Ismailism Pir Nasir Khusraw's Theory of Intellectual Education Pir Nasir Khusraw's Concept of Intellect and Theory of Intellectual Education (I) Imam of the Time: The Straight Path The Quintessential Marking Point of Islamic History Wladimir Ivanow, First Modern Champion of Ismaili Studies, Explains Why the Community Should Study its Spiritual Heritage A Brief Intuitive Note on the 'Void' with Reference to the Ginan "Aad Thaki" Hazrat Alis Tradition Emphasizes Islam as a Thinking and Spiritual Faith Imam Hussein (AS): The Chief of the Youth of Paradise Mawlana Hazar Imams Salgirah and the Depth of His Love for the Jamat A Translation and Brief Commentary of Pir Sadardin's Ginan Jem Jem Jugatsu Preet Kareva Reflections on the Scope of Knowledge in Islam: The Interdependence of the Spiritual and Material Dimensions Excavation of a Byzantine Shipwreck and the Discovery of Fatimid Artefacts Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah An Astonishing and Extraordinary Personality Life Under the Fatimids: Clothing, Womens Undergarments, Veiling andA Winter Image of Fatimid Cairo! The Socio-Economic Aspects of the Fatimid Caliphate
9 . Honor a r y P r ofessor sh ip of th e Osh S ta te U n iver sity, K yr gyzsta n (2002)

The honorary rank of professor of the Osh State University was conferred on His Highness Aga Khan for his long and faithful engagement in the sphere of social development and education in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia. ~~~~~~
10. LL.D. (honor is ca u sa ) U n iver sity of Tor on to, Ca n a da (2004 -06 -18)
June 18, 2004: His Highness the Aga Khan was conferred an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the University of Toronto. Here he is pictured with the Chancellor Hon. Vivienne Poy, President Birgeneau, and Dr. Thomas H. Simpson, Chair of the Governing Council, at the convocation ceremony. Photo Credit: Akdn.org Remarks from the convocation address by His Highness the Aga Khan: In 1957, the year I became imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, the Nobel Peace Prize winner was a 60 year-old statesman who, two years earlier, in a book entitled Democracy in World Politics, had written:
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We are now emerging into an age when different civilisations will have to learn to live side by side in peaceful interchange, learning from each other, studying each others history and ideals, art and culture, mutually enriching each others lives. The only alternative in this overcrowded little world, is misunderstanding, tension, clash, and catastrophe.
The prescient writer, whom some of you will recognise as a distinguished alumnus and former teacher at this great institution, went on to lead this country as its fourteenth Prime Minister: Lester B. Pearson. ..This is the nature of the true regime change we need, where the civil society of the industrialised world gives wide and encompassing support to that of the developing world. True regime change occurs when liberty is guaranteed by a people free to create or support institutions of their own choosing. True regime change occurs when that strength and that freedom are defined by the depth, breadth and quality of education shared across the society in question. Partnerships between the developed and developing worlds can and do work. Moreover, they demonstrate how essential universities and their lifeblood you their graduates are to civil society. .Today, you are graduating from one of Canadas greatest universities in a field of study that is of paramount importance. I am speaking to you as a person whose roots and institutional engagement are in the developing world; as a Muslim; as someone seeking to engage with, and improve, the lives of the millions of people who live in Asia and Africa. It is against this background that I invite you indeed, I urge you to reflect deeply on the needs of our world today. I am sure you will wish to seize the opportunities for sharing your knowledge with future generations here in Canada, but should you wish it, the reach of your knowledge can go far beyond your shores, and will be deeply welcomed. Because civil society is so critical to the quality of life, and the pace of progress, and because it finds expression in so many pluralist forms and spaces, I am convinced that the future before you, in this global environment we share, offers you a remarkable spectrum of opportunities. ~~~~~~
Ismaili Studies: Book Briefs (II) Egypt's present-day Shias live on Fatimid legacy Ismaili Studies: Book Briefs (I) The Ramadan Lantern A Fatimid Tradition Some Considerations of the Term Imam in the Holy Quran Fatimid Object: Door Wings of Imam al-Hakim bi-Amrillah Fatimid Monument: Great Mosque of Mahdiyya Surrender and Realisation: Imam Ali on the Conditions for True Religious Understanding Literary Reading: Farmanbardari Obedience to the Imam of the Time Literary Reading: Sayyid Shamsi Seeks Out His Master in Devotional Ginan Eji Navroz na Din Sohamna Literary Reading: Shi'a Ismaili Tradition in Central Asia Evolution, Continuities and Changes Literary Reading: Some Guidelines On Being a Good (Jamati) Leader Literary Reading: Hazrat Ali's Principles of Good Governance Early Muslim Style Literary Reading: Doctrine of Imamat During the Fatimid Period Literary Reading: Imamat in Ismaili Ginanic Literature Literary Reading: Qadi al-Numan on the Distinction between Islam and Iman Literary Reading: Karim Masters Legacy Lives on Through Students He Taughtand a Beautifully Illustrated Journal, "Rahe Rast" An Opportunity of a Lifetime Recitation of Quranic Verses in the Presence of His Highness the Aga Khan Literary Reading: In Ismaili Ginanic Literature Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s) is Symbol of Moon-Light, a Mercy to All Nations, and Intercessor In Metaphoric Ginan Eji Dhan Dhan Aajano Pir Sadr al-Din Asks Mumins to Act Righteously and Gain Spiritual Recognition of Imame-Zaman Literary Reading: Pir Sadr al-Din and the Dawah in India A Brief Note Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III: The Face of Imamat Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III Long Reign Ends Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III 48th Ismaili Imams Platinum
11. Honor a r y Doctor a te of Hu m a ne Letter s , Am er ica n U n iver sity of B eir ut, Leb a n on (2005-06 25)
June 25, 2005: His Highness the Aga Khan receives AUB' s Doctorate of Humane Letters. In its citation, the University praised His Highness the Aga Khan as an avid philanthropist standing at the head of a network of service institutions focused on the have-nots of the world, Muslim and non-Muslim alike. The following remarks were made by His Highness the Aga Khan following the presentation of the Award: I am most grateful to the American University of Beirut for this award. I accept it with much happiness and humility, cognisant of the great distinction and achievements of fellow recipients whom the University is also honouring. Although I have never therefore been an enrolled student here, this great university has always been part of my academic horizon, where some 40 years ago, I supported the introduction of studies in Muslim civilisations and cultures through an Aga Khan Chair in that discipline.
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.The Universitys fidelity to its founding notion that disciplined, objective inquiry is the property of all humanity, attracts faculty and students of high calibre from dozens of countries and cultures, challenged not only to excel in their chosen fields, but to place their knowledge in the wider context of humanitys pluralist heritage. This is a core principle of my own faith Islam that learning is ennobling, regardless of the geographic or cultural origin of the knowledge we acquire. Such teachings spurred a spiritually liberated people to new waves of adventure in the realms of the spirit and the intellect, amongst whose visible symbols were the University of al-Azhar and Dar al-Ilm established by my Fatimid ancestors in Cairo, and the illustrious counterpart institutions in Baghdad, Cordova, Bukhara, Samarkand and other Muslim centres. There is an intimate, centuries-old link between the most glorious periods in Muslim and Judeo-Christian civilisations and their institutions of higher learning..The sentiments, which shaped this link, enlivening the great and civilising exchanges of knowledge and wisdom, are very much evident on this campus today. They are a legacy that is the strongest shield against clashes of ignorance. ~~~~~~
Jubilee: World Evolved from Candle Lights and Horse Carriages to Nuclear Physics and Jet Travel Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III The Diamond Jubilee: "An Incomparable Occasion in the World" Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III: Lakhpaty's Intriguing Poster for 48th Ismaili Imam's Diamond Jubilee Shows Artistic Ingenuity Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III The Diamond Jubilee: An Incomparable Occasion in the World Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III: Lakhpatys Intriguing Poster for 48th Ismaili Imams Diamond Jubilee Shows Artistic Ingenuity Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III Ismailis Celebrated Longest Imamat in History with Three Magnificent Jubilees Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III Titles, Decorations and Honours Conferred on 48th Ismaili Imam; 72 Year Reign Spanned Six British Monarchs and Seventeen PM's Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III Defender of Islam, Activist for Justice and Equality, Confidence Booster, And Deliverer of Joy Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III The Road to Happiness and The Concept of Life Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III Imam's Message in South Africa Addressed Artificial Barriers, Unity, Education for All, and Damaging Social Habits Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III A Mendicant Who Transformed a Dream into Reality and Stirred the Soul of a Bitter Critic Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III A Muslims Analysis of Lessons that Can be Learnt from the 48th Ismaili Imam Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III Links to Movies at British Pathe Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III The Imam of the SocioEconomic Revolution Literary Reading: Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, Aga Khan III Successor and a Son Reflect on Accomplishments of the 48th Ismaili Imam Literary Reading: Fatimid Objects
12. Honor a r y Doctor a te , U n iver sity of vor a , P or tuga l (2006 -02-12)
February 12, 2006: His Highness the Aga Khan is bestowed with the " Honoris Causa" doctorate degree by the University of vora, Portugal, in honour of " the extraordinary work of economic, social and cultural and educational assistance" through the Aga Khan Development Network. Photo credit: Akdn.org The ceremony was presided over by Portuguese President, Jorge Sampaio and Rector, Manuel Patricio. Attendees included the Portuguese Minister for State and Foreign Affairs, Diogo Freitas do Amaral, international diplomatic representatives, members of the senate and faculty of the university, and local dignitaries. His Highness the Aga Khan was praised as unbreakably guided by the defence of human dignity that is available equally to all, without distinction as to ethnic, cultural or religious backgrounds and as an international personality of the highest importance. His Highness the Aga Khan made the following remarks at the Evora Symposium: In the ethical realmsin the educational realmone of the great stumbling blocks is arrogance. Even the resurgence of religious feelingwhich should be such a positive forcecan become a negative influence when it turns into selfrighteousness. All of the worlds great religions warn against this excessyet in the name of those same religions too many are tempted to play God themselves rather than recognising their humility before the Divine. A central element in a truly religious outlook, it seems to me, is the quality of personal humilitya recognition that strive as we might, we will still fall short of our ideals, that climb as we might, there will still be unexplored and mysterious peaks above us. It means recognizing our own creaturehoodand thus our
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human limitations. In that recognition, it seems to me, lies our best protection against false prophecies and divisive dogmatism. A deepening sense of spiritual commitmentand the ethical framework that goes with itwill be a central requirement if we are to find our way through the minefields and the quick sands of modern life. A strengthening of religious institutions should be a vital part of this process. To be sure, freedom of religion is a critical value in a pluralistic society. But if freedom of religion deteriorates into freedom from religionthen societies will find themselves lost in a bleak and unpromising landscapewith no compass, no roadmap and no sense of ultimate direction. What I am calling for, in sum, is an ethical sensibility which can be shared across denominational lines and which can foster a universal moral outlook. ~~~~~~
Glass Weights Bearing the Names of Imams al-Zahir and al-Mustansir Literary Reading: Fatimid Objects Exquisite Gold Earrings, Pendants and Bracelets Literary Reading: Fatimid Objects Four Ivory Panels Literary Reading: Fatimid Object Fragment of Robe Attributed to Imam al-Mustansir Literary Reading: Fatimid Monuments The Al-Hakim Mosque and Bab al-Futuh (Gate of Conquest) Literary Reading: Fatimid Object Textile Fragment Attributed to Imam al-Aziz Literary Reading: Fatimid Monument Aqueduct in Kairouan, Tunisia; Patron Imam al-Mu'izz Literary Reading: If You Perform the Pilgrimage Nasir Khushraws Advice To a Pilgrim Literary Reading: "If You Perform the Pilgrimage" Nasir Khushraw's Advice To a Pilgrim Literary Reading: Imagery in Ginan, Ooncha re Kot, Underscores Souls Yearning for the Beloved Literary Reading: Imams Muhammad al-Baqir and Ja'far asSadiq on Love for the Imam Literary Reading: Ahl al-Bayt An Understanding Based on the Holy Quran, Hadith and Historical Events Literary Reading: Imam as Divine Guide, Proof of God and Source of Salvation in Ismaili Ginanic Literature Literary Reading: Suddh-Buddh and Other Key Terms in Ginan Bindrare Vann Manhe Sukh Charere Gavantri Literary Reading: Service to the Imam, the Greatest Source of Happiness Diwan Sir Eboo Pirbhai Literary Reading: The Inward Odyssey in Two Key Ismaili Ginans, Brahma Prakash and Sakhi Mahapada Literary Reading: Faith (Iman) and its Foundation Literary Reading: An Aspect of Imamat as understood by Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims Literary Reading: Fatimid Coins at the David Museum in Copenhagen, Part III Literary Reading: Fatimid Coins at the David Museum in Copenhagen, Part II Literary Reading: Fatimid Coins at the David Museum in Copenhagen, Part I Literary Reading: The Munajat Ya Ali Khuba Mijalas Literary Reading: The Pure
13. Honor a r y Doctor a te of Hu m a ne Letter s , Am er ica n U n iver sity in Ca ir o, Egypt (2006 -06 -15)
June 15, 2006:His Highness the Aga Khan receiving his honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from Provost Tim Sullivan (left) and American University in Cairo President David D. Arnold (right). Photo Credit: Akdn.org American University, Cairo, President David Arnold says that His Highness the Aga Khan has worked tirelessly throughout his life to better the lives of people around the world. His Highness the Aga Khan made the following remarks at the commencement ceremony: Over these five decades, I have watched that world oscillate constantly, between hope and disappointment. Too often, disappointment has been the dominant story. And too often the dominant response to disappointment has been to embrace false hopes from dogmatic socialism to romantic nationalism, from irrational tribalism to runaway individualism. .Another response has been to revisit past glories contrasting them with contemporary setbacks. Many Muslims in particular, recall a time when Islamic civilizations were on the cutting edge of world progress. They dream of renewing that heritage. But they are not sure how to do so. For some, renewal means recovering old forms of the faith while for others it means rejecting faith itself. For some, recovering glory means opposition to the West, its cultures and its economic systems while for others it means partnering with non-Islamic societies. As university graduates, you will be fashioning your own visions for the future and your own ways of fulfilling them. But as you do, I hope you will honor the values of this University. For the one ingredient which holds particular promise in the search for fulfillment, is the search for knowledge.
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From the very beginnings of Islam, the search for knowledge has been central to our cultures. I think of the words of Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib, the first hereditary Imam of the Shia Muslims, and the last of the four rightly-guided Caliphs after the passing away of the Prophet (may peace be upon Him). In his teachings, Hazrat Ali emphasized that No honour is like knowledge. And then he added that No belief is like modesty and patience, no attainment is like humility, no power is like forbearance, and no support is more reliable than consultation. Notice that the virtues endorsed by Hazrat Ali are qualities which subordinate the self and emphasize others modesty, patience, humility, forbearance and consultation. What he thus is telling us, is that we find knowledge best by admitting first what it is we do not know, and by opening our minds to what others can teach us.
Progeny and The Ascension of Intellect Literary Reading: Islamic Teachings Of Shared Responsibilities and Ethics Guide Work of the Aga Khan Development Network Literary Reading: Allah in Kufic Script basis of Aga Khan Award for Architecture Logo Literary Reading: Nasir Khushraw Foundations of the Faith of Muhammad Literary Reading: "Muizz, The Glory of Our Time" and "Imam, You are the One" Literary Reading: Fatimid Rock Crystal Ewers, Most Valuable Objects in Islamic Art Literary Reading: Imams are Ships of Salvation Literary Reading: Aga Khan Foundation Logo, Characterized by a Universal Symbol of Skill and Caring Literary Reading: True and Unconditional Love Literary Reading: Ethics in the Kalam-i Mawla of Hazrat Ali, Part Five Literary Reading: Ethics in the Kalam-i Mawla of Hazrat Ali, Part Four Literary Reading: Ethics in the Kalam-i Mawla of Hazrat Ali, Part Three Literary Reading: Ethics in the Kalam-i Mawla of Hazrat Ali, Part Two Literary Reading: Ethics in the Kalam-i Mawla of Hazrat Ali Literary Reading: Nasir-i-Khusraw on The Excellence of 'Ali Literary Reading: Aab-i Shifaa, Water that Heals Literary Reading: Fatimid Scientist, Al Hazen, Inspired by the Spirit of the Qur'an Literary Reading: Enduring Teachings of Hazrat Ali Literary Reading: The Imam, Manifest in the World Literary Reading: Beholding the Face of the Imam Literary Reading: The Essence of Imam An Ode by Imam 'Abd alSalam Literary Reading: Qadi Noman on Obedience to the Imam Literary Reading: The Historical Roots of Imamat Literary Reading: Imam Mustansir bi'llah on How to Strengthen Faith Literary Reading: The Founding of al-Mahdiyya Literary Reading Where there is
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His Highness the Aga Khan greeting the residents of Timbuktu who had gathered in the streets of the city to welcome him. - Photo: AKDN/Arnhel de Serra His Highness the Aga Khan made the following remarks after the presentation of the Title of Honorary Citizen of the Islamic Community of Timbuktu and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Sankor: Amid such a worthy and learned gathering I am reminded of the verses of the Holy Quran in which Allah reminds us that He gives the blessing of wisdom to whoever He wills, but only those with intelligence remember that He has done so. My most sincere prayer is that I, my fellow citizens of Timbuktu and my brothers and sisters in Islam can continue our journey to bring greater wisdom and understanding to all. I am also very happy to accept the degree of Doctor Honoris Causa from the prestigious University of Sankor, the African continents most ancient higher education institution. Like Djingareyber and Sidi Yahya, this university has been the alma mater of the towns 180 Quranic schools and the birthplace of the many scholarly works which became uniquely influential in Africa during the Middle Ages. The sum of all that knowledge has been preserved in the richly-stocked libraries of Timbuktu which house thousands of manuscripts, most of them written by scholars born in the town. This tradition of learning and the transmission of knowledge is at the heart of Islam and the practice of the faith. ~~~~~~
15. LL.D. (h onor is ca u sa ) , Ha r va r d U n iver sity, U S A (20 08-06 -05)
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Bliss and Prosperity Literary Reading The Inspiration for the Aga Khan University Logo Literary Reading: Fatimid Astronomers Account of the Lunar Eclipse and Planetary Conjunctions Literary Reading: Imam as the Source of Salvation Literary Reading Imam's Recognition and Love for an Outstanding Murid Literary Reading: The Vision That Transformed Nasir Khushraw Literary Reading: Text and Explanation of Eji Shah Islamshah Amne Maliya
June 5, 2008: His Highness the Aga Khan received an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He is seen speaking to fellow honorary degree recipient British author J.K. Rowling who received an honorary Doctor of Letters degree. Photo Credit: Akdn.org Harvard University conferred honorary doctoral degrees on 10 individuals including His Highness the Aga Khan in recognition of their outstanding achievements in a broad range of fields. ~~~~~~
Literary Reading: The Ginanic Literature of the Ismailis Literary Reading: The Light of Imam and the Festival of Nawruz Literary Reading: On the Fall of Pride Literary Reading: Imam Mustansir bi'llah on the Importance of Zaheri and Batini Aspects of Didar Literary Reading: The Devotion of Nizar Quhistani Literary Reading: The Light that will keep on burning Literary Reading Imam Muizz's Love for Books and Reading Literary Reading: Pir Sadr al-Din on the Beatific Vision of the Imam Literary Reading: The Greatness of Fatimid Cairo Literary Reading Imam's Favours for his Murids Literary Reading: Spiritual Enlightenment Under the Imam's Guidance Literary Reading: Dazzled by the Light An Encounter with the Imam of the Time Literary Reading: The Mystery of the Missing Mount Nasir Khushraw MODERN ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS Modern Artistic Expressions: Guidelines for Submitting Images and Poetry Poetic Expressions: The Poets and their Poetry Mowlabapas 76th Only For Us Navroz 2012: Four Poems Arif Babul: Midnight Meditation Nazim Bhimani: The Deaf World Nazim Bhimani: Hurricane Katrina
16 . LL.D.(h onor is ca u sa ), Na tion a l U n iver sity of Ir ela n d (NU I), M a yn ooth , Ir ela n d (2008-06 -30)
Monday June 30, 2008. A portrait of His Highness the Aga Khan taken before he was honoured by the National University of Ireland (NUI), Maynooth for his work against poverty and in promoting religious understanding. Picture by: Niall Carson/PA Archive/Press Association Images. Copyright.
Nazim Bhimani: Who Am I? Salim-el-azhar Ebrahim: Epigrams I Salim-el-azhar Ebrahim: The Pragmatist, High in the Hindu
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In his citation, John Hughes, President of the University, said: The National University of Ireland is proud to honour the distinguished career of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV in his golden jubilee year as Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaeli Muslims. His Highness is the first member of the Islamic community to be so honoured in the history of NUI Maynooth and it is particularly fitting that this University should honour him at this time, steeped as it is in the history of Catholicism in Ireland, but now a vibrant multicultural and multi-denominational university, with students from more than 50 countries. For the Aga Khan embodies the spirit of understanding, tolerance and ecumenism that should link the great religions of the world. For fifty years, he has been a voice of moderation and a voice of reason in promoting an Islam that embraces and indeed celebrates pluralism and diversity. ..I am delighted to welcome today the beloved daughter of His Highness, Princess Zahra. Princess Zahra, graduated from Harvard in 1994 and is the Head of the Social Welfare Department (SWD) located within the Secretariat of the Aga Khan in France. She has policy and management responsibility for the health, education, and planning and building service companies of the Aga Khan Development Network. She also plays a key policy role with respect to the other social development institutions of the Network. The Aga Khan, a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammed, is the son of Prince Aly Khan and Princess Tajuddawlah Aly Khan, and was born on December 13, 1936, in Geneva. He spent his early childhood in Nairobi, Kenya, and later attended Le Rosey School in Switzerland. He graduated from Harvard University in 1959 with a BA Honours Degree in Islamic History. In 1957 he became 49th Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims at the age of just 20. This followed the death of his grandfather, Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan, who wanted to be succeeded by a young man who has been brought up in the midst of the new age, the atomic age. His grandfather, a great world statesman who was twice president of the League of Nations, and his father who was Pakistans Ambassador to the United Nations, recognised his intellectual gifts and his potential as a great leader. For five decades as Imam, the Aga Khan has amply fulfilled his fathers trust and his grandfathers expectations. In spite of his youth, he quickly established himself firmly not only as spiritual leader, but also as an enlightened guardian of the welfare and progress of the far-flung Ismaili community. But he has done much more than that. He has become a major activist for civilized humanity and universal values, not only in words but in deeds and not only in one location but around the world. For he believes in the long tradition of Ismaili community values that education, self-reliance, solidarity and character are the elements that keep a community vibrant and healthy and lead to enlightenment and dignity. His Highness is the first member of the Islamic community to be so honoured in the history of NUI Maynooth [He] embodies the spirit of understanding, tolerance and ecumenism that should link the great religions of the world. For fifty years, he has been a voice of moderation and a voice of reason in promoting an Islam that embraces and indeed celebrates pluralism and diversity Few people on this earth have contributed more to the promotion of tolerance than our guest of honour here today. Over the years, the Aga Khan has received numerous decorations, honorary degrees, and awards in recognition of the various dimensions of his work. He has received civilian decorations on one or more occasions from the governments of France, Portugal, Ivory Coast, Upper Volta, Madagascar, Iran, Pakistan, Italy, Senegal, Morocco, Spain, and Tajikistan. His Highness has been awarded honorary degrees by universities in Pakistan, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. He has also received numerous awards and prizes from professional organizations in recognition of his work in architecture and the conservation of historic buildings. In 2006, when accepting the Tutzing Award for his promotion of tolerance, the Aga Khan said: societies which have grown more pluralistic in makeup, are not always growing more pluralistic in spirit. What is needed all across the world is a new cosmopolitan ethic- rooted in a strong culture of tolerance. Few people on this earth have contributed more to the promotion of tolerance than our guest of honour here today.
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Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you for the award of the Degree of Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa, this inspiring leader, great humanitarian, statesman and man of learning and culture, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV.
Zahira Virani: "The Morning Sun" "My Ultimate Desire" by Niema Victoria Alhaj "O The Light of Imamat" by Ghulam Abbas Hunzai Padhramni by Aliya Solanki A Beautiful Voice by Hala Khalaf-Alhaj Jubilee Golden by Rahim Valli Fifty Years by Fazila Bhanvadiya Purity of Faith by Shaheroz Bharwani Golden Jubilee by Kaycia Jinnah Our Love for Mawlana Hazar Imam by Sadaf Sherbari Jamatkhana by Raziyyudin Jamani
His Highness the Aga Khan (left) with his daughter Princess Zahara (right) before he was honoured by the National University of Ireland. Picture by: Niall Carson/PA Archive/Press Association Images. Copyright. ~~~~~~
Expressions by Aliyana Hirji What is the Releationship Between You and Me? by Maherun Nisa Pradhan The Spirit Within by Moez Mitha A Nazrana For You by Zain Velji Visual Arts: The Artists and their Works Piecing the Alamut Puzzle Together Ataullah Asmate: "Waves off the Moon" and "Communications 5" Mehboob Dewji: Artist Profile and Statement Mehboob Dewji: Magnificent Digital Islamic Patterns (I): "Diversity"and more Mehboob Dewji: Magnificent Digital Islamic Patterns (II): "Starlight"and more Mehboob Dewji: Magnificent Digital Islamic Patterns (III): "Dawn"and more Mehboob Dewji: Magnificent Digital Islamic Patterns (IV) Mehboob Dewji: Magnificent Digital Islamic Patterns (V)
17. LL.D. (honor is ca u sa ) , U n iver sity of Alb er ta , Ca n a da (2009 -06 -09 )
June 9, 2009: A portrait of His Highness the Aga Khan taken at the University of Alberta where he was granted an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree. Photo credit: Creative Services, University of Alberta
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Nazmu Mamdani: Rafi, My little Boy; Peggy's Cove; and Beejoe Nurin Merchant: "The Nature of Prayer" and "Show Jumping" Nurin Merchant: "Fish", "Anasazi Pot", and "Whale Tea Set" Shahira Patni-Tejpar: Artist Profile and Statement Shahira Patni-Tejpar: "Chai Time" and "Lapis Lazuli Free Fall" Shahira Patni-Tejpar "MultiColored Matungi", "Funky Blue Bowl" and "Vertical Vessel" Rubina Rajan: Nur i, Fury of Insight, Knowledge i, Breeze and Masai Sonny Sultani: Artist Profile and Statement Sonny Sultani: Whirling Sufi Naznin Virji-Babul: Artist Profile and Statement Naznin Virji-Babul: Kashf (Unveiling) and Touched by the Essence Naznin Virji-Babul: Sept 11 Naznin Virji-Babul: Woman Making Roti and Struggle ESSAYS AND LETTERS The Seven Ages of Man Redux by Mo Tejani Rumis Tomb, a Dervish Monastery in Bosnia, and an Iconic Bookstore in Paris A Nature Poem RSVP Rice and Stew Very Plenty Memories of Growing Up in Jinja An Ismaili Reflects on the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II Exploring Belgium: The Modern and the Medieval New Hampshire Twilight and Iguazu Ute Visions Inca Gods A Review of His Highness the Aga Khans Where Hope Takes Root A Letter to Charles Darwin from Galapagos Birds Began It All Why I am Excited About the Aga Khan Museum, The Ismaili Centre and Their Park by Emmanuel Iduma Why I am Excited About the Aga Khan Museum, The Ismaili Centre and Their Park by Zohra Nizamdin Singida Childhood Games
June 9, 2009: His Highness the Aga Khan delivering his Convocation address at the University of Alberta in Edmonton where he received an Honorary degree of Law. Photo credit: Akdn.org Remarks by His Highness the Aga Khan: .My third theme today is ethics. Neither the political nor the civil sector can accomplish anything of value unless those who steer those institutions are motivated and directed by demanding moral standards. When we talk about the ethical realm, when we attack corruption, we are inclined to think primarily about government and politics. I am one, however, who believes that corruption is just as acute, and perhaps even more damaging, when the ethics of the civil and private sectors deteriorate. We know from recent headlines about scoundrels from the American financial scene to the halls of European parliaments and we can certainly do without either. But the problem extends into every area of human enterprise. When a construction company cheats on the quality of materials for a school or a bridge, when a teacher skimps on class work in order to sell his time privately, when a doctor recommends a drug because of incentives from a pharmaceutical company, when a bank loan is skewed by kickbacks, or a student paper is plagiarized from the internet when the norms of fairness and decency are violated in any way, then the foundations of society are undermined. And the damage is felt most immediately in the most vulnerable societies, where fraud is often neither reported nor corrected, but simply accepted as an inevitable condition of life. ~~~~~~
18. Doctor of Divinity , U n iver sity of Ca m b r idge, U n ited K in gdom (2009 -06 -12)
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PARABLES Parables on Integrity & Honesty, Allahs Bounty and Keeping Allah Constantly in Our Hearts Two Tales from Rumi: The SnakeCatcher and the Serpent & The Elephant and the Travellers The Parable of Moses and Khidr in the Holy Quran: An Esoteric Interpretation Parable: Traditional Sufi Stories About the Intricacies of Life Parable: Looking for the Tree of Immortality Parable: The Plight of the Unwise why the donkey was gone! Parable: The Noble Kingdom of Hodja Parable: Dont Blame Me, by Shams Tabriz Parable: Hodjas Hospitality, Taken For Granted Parable: Learning from Tragedy, the Story of the Imprisoned Parrot Parable: Hodja and the Fur Coat Parable: Hodjas Uneven Distribution Parable: Three Hodja Stories, Put to the Test Twice and Tipping the Right Way Parable: For Hodja, Pretending to be Foolish has its Rewards Parable: To Each, His Own Faith A Story by Saadi
June 12, 2009: His Highness the Aga Khan at the Degree Ceremony at the University of Cambridge, where he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree. Photo Credit: Cambridge University His Highness the Aga Khan was recognized with the distinction of Doctor of Divinity for his work in promoting healthcare and education in developing countries at the Cambridge University. The Aga Khan became the first Muslim to receive the distinction in the Universitys 800 year history. Said Dr Rupert Thompson, classicist and Fellow of Selwyn College, in a citation read out in Latin in keeping with the Colleges tradition: As we celebrate our eight hundredth anniversary, it is perhaps fitting that we first honour a man who traces his ancestry to the sixth century, and to the Prophet Mohammed, peace be upon him. Since becoming the fourth Aga Khan, he has worked tirelessly through his Development Network to ensure that those who are oppressed by the worst poverty should enjoy a reasonable standard of healthcare, education and financial security. And this is not humanitarianism, as he says, but the requirement of his faith. Said Tim Winter, Academic Secretary in the Faculty of Divinity: The Honorary Doctorate of Divinity is awarded to individuals who have made a global impact through their religious leadership. I am delighted that His Highness the Aga Khan, whose charitable and spiritual leadership has a truly worldwide reach, and whose support for scholarship has impacted profoundly on Islamic Studies, should have been chosen for this well-deserved honour. ~~~~~~
Parable: The Clay's Sweet Fragrance Parable: The Clays Sweet Fragrance Parable Lesson: The Alchemy of Transformation, from Copper to Gold Parable: Not Being Afraid of Seeking Out the Truth Parable: The Mouse and the Camel, by Rumi Parable: "The Mouse and the Camel", by Rumi Parable: Easying One's Journey to the Lord of Creation Parable: Countering Criticism, Hodja's Way Parable: Paying for Aroma Hodjas Verdict Parable: Hodja on the Deathbed; The Donkey's Bray or the Wise Hodja? Parable: Watermelons and Walnuts COLLECTIONS Collection: Special Selection Out of Print Books on the Art and Architecture of the Fatimid Period Collection: "The Aga Khans Horses" 1938 Limited Edition, Number 81, Signed by the Aga Khan
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19 . Univer sity of Ca lifor nia , Sa n Fr a ncisco (UCSF) M ed a l S a n Fr a n cisco, U S A (2011-04 -26 )
Collection: "The Memoirs of Aga Khan" 1st Editions in Seven Languages Collection: Acquire a Rare Piece of History Framed Stamps Commemorating the Golden Jubilee of His Highness the Aga Khan Collection: Prince Hussain Aga Khans "Animal Voyage" Embraces the Living World Collection: Purchase Animal Voyage by Hussain Aga Khan Collection: Review of Hussain Aga Khan's "Animal Voyage" HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHS Historical Photos: Life in the Ismaili Community (1875 1957) Historical Photos from the Archives of Master Khimani of South Africa Part III Historical Photos from the Archives of Master Khimani of South Africa Part II A Brief Note on Master Khimanis Service to the South African Jamat, and Historical Photos from His Family Archives (Part I) Prince Aly Khan Birth Centenary: Rare Photos from Nagpur and Loureno Marques Historical Photos: Life in the Ismaili Community (1957 Current) An Imamat Day Picnic in Canadas Capital on Fathers Day Olivier Galibert: Ismaili Portraits from Tajikistan Photo Gallery: Ismaili Portraits From Tajikistan (I) Editors Choice: Photos of Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan and Prince Karim Aga Khan Memories of Kenya: Vintage Photos of Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah and Mawlana Hazar Imam His Highness the Aga Khan's Historic Visit to the Island of Pemba in November 1957 Henry Dallal: Portraits from the Hindu Kush Matthieu Paley: Journey to the Roof of the World THE JAMATKHANA Dubais Jewel: The Ismaili Communitys Congregational Space Bagamoyos Historic Ismaili Jamatkhana Through Pictures, Poetry and Prose Fond Memories of Salamieh, 51 Kensington Court, and Yakymour
Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellman presents His Highness the Aga Khan with the 2011 University of California San Francisco Medal, the University' s highest honour. - Photo: UCSF / Noah Berger His Highness the Aga Khan was one of three individuals honoured with the prestigious UCSF Medal at the annual Founders Day banquet. The UCSF Medal, first awarded in 1975, is the Universitys equivalent of an honorary degree. While not restricted to individuals who have an association with UCSF, the award recognizes outstanding personal contributions in areas associated with the Universitys fourfold mission, such as providing top-quality patient care, improving understanding of the factors that affect human health and serving the community. His Highness the Aga Khan noted at the award ceremony: The Aga Khan Development Network has a goal to try to make the countries where we work, countries of opportunity for their populations .In developing civil society, education and healthcare are absolutely critical. We are not trying to bring mediocrity to the developing world. We are trying to do exactly what UCSF is doing, which is to bring quality and excellence.
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20 . Honor a r y Doctor a te for Ser vice to Hu m a nity , U n iver sity of Otta w a , Ca n a da (2012-0113)
His Highness the Aga Khan received his first Honorary Degree on November 30, 1967 at the University of Peshawar, Pakistan, when he was 31. Today, January 13, 2012, he was presented with his 20th honorary degree by Ottawa University' s Chancellor Huguette Labelle. His
51 Kensington Court, and a Memorable Function Hosted by His Highness the Aga Khan III at Londons Savoy
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Highness celebrated his 75th birthday exactly a month ago on December 13, 2011. The President of the University, Allan Rock, observed: " His Highness has used his own faith background to speak directly to the goodness of all people." Photo: University of Ottawa. Copyright. Please click for full-size enlargement. In his welcome remarks, Allan Rock, President of the University of Ottawa, addressed the Aga Khan, saying we see Your Highness presence today as a call to action for all in our university community who seek to serve humanity. He described the Aga Khan as an exceptional man who has used his own faith background to speak directly to the goodness in all people. The degree was awarded at a special convocation, presided over by Huguette Labelle, in what was her last official event following an 18-year tenure as Chancellor of the University of Ottawa. Chancellor Labelle noted One of the privileges of being Chancellor is the opportunity to recognize individuals who have shown outstanding leadership and an exemplary commitment to service to others. Recognizing the Aga Khans global achievements, she said: His work has bettered the lives of people and communities around the world. His Highness the Aga Khan in his speech said: There are many topics of mutual interest that I could talk about today. But I have picked just one. I refer to the field of governance and public policy, and, specifically, to the difficulty of establishing workable constitutional systems.it seems to me that questions of constitutional governance in the developing world deserve a particularly high place on that agenda. The so-called Arab Spring has brought special attention to this challenge illustrating that it is easier to rally people in opposition to a particular government than to forge agreement about new governing processes. But, while this pattern has recently been more dramatically evident, it has been a reality for a very, very long time. In my life, the two moments which contributed most dramatically to this condition were the fall of the British and French colonial empires after World War II and then the disintegration of the Soviet Union and its Eastern European empire two decades ago. The process continues today, as developing nations reexamine sometimes peacefully, sometimes violently the structures under which they are governed. In some cases and I think here of Kenyas very new constitution power has been diffused in response no doubt to pressures from ethnic, economic, religious and other centrifugal forces. One risk of decentralization is that it can place more decision-making power into the hands of communities that have had less access to education and governing experience, and less exposure to national and global issues. Perhaps this is why, in some cases, the trend has been to consolidate governing authority such as in Afghanistan, with the aim of overcoming inertia and inefficiency as well as fragmented and provincial outlooks. The history of constitutions can be seen, as an oscillation between the two poles of centralization and diffusion with new concentrations of power often amplifying the temptation to abuse, while new dispersions of power are often associated with stagnation, paralysis and even more opportunities for corruption. Arrangements that effectively balance power through a federalist approach, for example, are elusive. What is critical is that constitutional arrangements should respect inherited traditions, ensure fairness to minority communities, respond to rural as well as urban concerns and underwrite equitable opportunity for a better life. For more photos of the Ottawa ceremony, please click: His Highness the Aga Khan Receives His 20th Honorary Degree From the University of Ottawa
1953-1957: Ismailia Social and Residential Club and Jamatkhana at 51 Kensington Court, London W8 At the Ismaili Centre Happy Days in Hasanabad Memories of Nairobis Majestic Town Jamatkhana, formerly the Darkhana of Kenya The Darkhana, Canada: A Building of Graceful Architecture and Spiritual Nobility 5 Palace Gate when it was a privilege to be in England 5 Palace Gate Remembering Kampala Jamatkhana: Special in so many ways A Jamatkhana in Tashkorgan, China Serenity in Central London: The Ismaili Centre SIDELINES Five East African Serena Resorts in Cond Nast Travelers Readers Choice Awards Our Incredible Yellowstone Holiday: Part III The Yellowstone Caldera and Geysers of the Old Faithful Basin Our Incredible Yellowstone Holiday: Part II Wild Life Safari at Grand Teton National Park Our Incredible Yellowstone Holiday Part I: Salt Lake City Sideline: Lessons from the Life of "the greatest," Heavyweight Hero Muhammad Ali Sideline: Ismaili Imams Visit to Los Alamos Lab 50 Years Ago Impressed Scientific Hosts and Revealed He Was In Top Physical Condition Sideline: In Remote Badakhshan, Community Funds Spearhead Economic Independence Sideline: Rumi Movie Should Not Gloss Over Important Aspects of Mystic's Life Sideline: Senator Edward Kennedy's Passing Away Obama Issues Proclamation Sideline: Remembering Col. Atilla Altikat, twenty seven years after his assassination in Canadas Capital Sideline: Karzai ventures into remote Ismaili territory for election support Sideline: Brooklyn Museum's Exhibit Portrays Sufi Concepts of Light and Enlightenment Sideline: For Obama, Prayer and a Faith in God Are a Guiding Force to Build a Better World Sideline: In Cairo Speech, Obama Asks Youth to Reimagine and Remake the World; Progress Must be Shared Sideline: In Hawaii, Honolulu
Date posted: January 13, 2012 Date updated: February 1, 2012

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Speeches of His Highness the Aga Khan at the AKDN Speeches of His Highness the Aga Khan at the Institute of Ismaili Studies Other references from which the above piece has been compiled: Part II Worldwide Honours For Prince Karim Aga Khan Underline Impact of Ismaili Imamats Contribution to Humanity by Azeem Maherali (on this website) Timeline of His Highness the Aga Khans Awards and Honours by Mohib Ebrahim (on this website) Aga Khan IV Honorary degrees at Wikipedia We welcome feedback/letters from our readers. Please use the LEAVE A REPLY box which appears below. Your feedback may be edited for length and brevity, and is subject to moderation. We are unable to acknowledge unpublished letters. Please visit the Simerg Home page for links to articles posted most recently. For links to articles posted on this Web site since its launch in March 2009, please click Whats New. Sign-up for blog subscription at top right of this page.
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21 THO U G HTS O N HO N O RARY DEG REES CO NFERRED O N HI S HI G HN ESS THE AG A KHAN SI N CE 1 967: A PI CTO RI AL RECO RD WI TH CI TATI O N S, TRI BU TES AN D REMARKS
Alijah Hasil Murad

December 16, 2012 @ 9:21 am
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Wonderful and excellent. May Mawla bless you.
Anis Ali
February 5, 2012 @ 1:18 am
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I just love it.. Its a real honor for me that I was present outside the hall of Uottawa.. Thank you Mawla Bapa for given me such a precious moment. thanks Simerg for this information too.
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asad
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A nice collection of photos of His Highness.
Pervis Rawji
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I rather enjoyed looking at the Brown pics taken by our very own Editor. Pervis Rawji
iqbal rumi
January 17, 2012 @ 4:02 am
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I Wish I'd Been There IIS Imamat Succession Ismaili Photography
Nice. We feel honoured.
Shahid Nanavati
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Ismailimail Ismailis in Middle Ages PBS Religion & Ethics Sacred Web The Ismaili UPF: Islamic Films +
Thank you Malik: Very well presented. Please recollect Hazar Imams speech on Preventing the Failure of Democracy in 2004 at The Leadership and Diversity Conference (http://www.akdn.org/Content/444): Democracies must be educated if they are to express themselves competently, and their electorates are to reach informed opinions about the great issues at stake. Now as the world is taking a new turn with Muslim countries going through a democracy pandemic, I think here at the University of Ottawa Hazar Imam takes it to
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the next level of understanding where Mawla says: it is easier to rally people in opposition to a particular government than to forge agreement about new governing processes. But, while this pattern has recently been more dramatically evident, it has been a reality for a very, very long time. (Isnt that interesting that this is not new but has been a reality from long before?) A wonderful connection between educating the electorate to reach informed decisions on one hand and on the other driving them to show their brute strength and then failing the very democracy they are fighting and looking for. Malik, your presentation is always very interesting and timely. You make a wonderful collaboration of Mawlas works. Good job. Warm regards Shahid Nanavati
Karim Khan Rajput

January 16, 2012 @ 4:22 am
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Well compiled. Excellent work done by Simerg.
Samir Hoodbhoy
January 15, 2012 @ 2:06 pm
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All the convocation addresses are most inspiring and a gift of the most enlightened Muslim leader of modern times. I would like to read the address presented at the Harvard convocation in June 2008
Malik Merchant, Editor

January 15, 2012 @ 4:50 pm
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The Harvard commencement address in June 2008 was delivered by J. K. Rawling, author of the best selling Harry Potter book series.
Fareeda
January 15, 2012 @ 9:12 am
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Thanks for this excellent and informative article.
Tazim
January 15, 2012 @ 7:51 am
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Super work. Why not edit the photos taken at Browns..they dont fit with the rest of this otherwise concise, great reference-forward material.

January 15, 2012 @ 8:16 am
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Thank you for your feedback. They are relevant to the event.I wonder if they are there because I took most of them!
Rashida Kanji
January 14, 2012 @ 11:46 pm
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Mubaraki to our Beloved Mowla Bapa on the honor bestowed yesterday. To Simerg. Excellent! Thanks Simerg and to the compiler of the reading, Azeem Maherali, for putting a shining smile on me! Your articles, beautiful pictures will always be cherished!. Mubaraki. May Mowlas grace, rehamat and peace be with you always. Ya ali madad, Rashida Kanji Toronto, Ontario
Shamas Nanji
January 14, 2012 @ 10:25 pm
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Hi Malik Just to echo what other before me have said, Well done! This record adds to an already worthwhile resource available worldwide. Thank you Malik. Simergs got class! All
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good wishes.
Mahmoud Vazirali
January 14, 2012 @ 2:50 am
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A beautiful compilation! Bravo Simerg and kudos to the compiler Azeem Maherali.
Nizar12345
January 13, 2012 @ 8:23 pm
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Mubaraki to our Mowla bapa for the honor bestowed by UO for his tireless work to help all the people around the world. We are certainly very proud of his achievements ever since he became our 49th Imam. Our Ismaili Community are very fortunate to have Hazar Imam as our leader.
Shamez (Shawn) Alijah Hassanali Count Rajpar Count Ladak

January 13, 2012 @ 5:37 pm
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Mr Merchant and Simerg, The Synopsis outlining the the different Doctorate Degrees that Khudhavind has received is simply sensational and educational. In such a fast faced dynamic changing society the Imam shows us no matter how busy he is he is always working for the Global Jamat all the time and assisting the less fortunate. I am so happy and proud of our Imam for the extensive amount of time and dedication and institutional and Jamati progress our Imam has made for us during his current terms of office as the Imam. Mowla thanks for being our guiding light and Simerg and Mr Merchant this site will be cherished by many many generations ahead. Keep up the magnificient work!! Mumbarakis to all! Ya Aly Madad!

January 13, 2012 @ 6:56 pm
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Thank you Shamez for your kind remarks. The chunk of the work for this sypnosis was done by my extremely close friend Azeem Maherali of Atlanta. It is hoped to update a number of sections in the piece with more citations, tributes as well as excerpts from Mawlana Hazar Imams speeches. Malik
Hikayat Shah
January 13, 2012 @ 4:32 pm
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Thank you Mr. Abdulmalik Merchant and Simerg for showing the long Road 1967 to 2012 from atound the world covering four continents of the world. From Peshawer Pakistan to Ottawa Canada. From University of Sankor Mali to Osh State University, Kyrgyzstan. From Beirut, Lebanon to vora, Portugal From Cairo, Egypt to Maynooth, Ireland
Elia
January 13, 2012 @ 1:38 pm
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Terrific Simergnicely done. A well compiled piece that will need to be read carefully because His Highnesss words have much foresight and wisdom.
H.M. Al waiz Anwar Ali Allahwala

January 13, 2012 @ 8:40 am
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Very nice. Excellent work. Thank you. Anwar Ali Allahwala
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H.H. THE AGA KHAN IV

MODERN ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS

ESSAYS AND LETTERS SIDELINES

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1. LL.D. (h onor is ca u sa ) U n iver sity of P esh a w a r , P a kista n (19 6 7-11-30)

2. LL.D. (h onor is ca u sa ) , U n iver sity of S in d, P a kista n (19 70-02-06 )

~~~~~~ 3. LL.D. (h onor is ca u sa ) , M cGill U n iver sity, Ca n a da (19 83-11-01)

~~~~~~ 4 . LL.D. (h onor is ca u sa ) , M cM a ster U n iver sity, Ca n a da (19 87-05-15)

7. LL.D. (h onor is ca u sa ), K h or og S ta te U n iver sity, Ta jikista n , (19 9 5-05)

8. LL.D. (h onor is ca u sa ), B r ow n U n iver sity, U S A (19 9 6 -05-27)

9 . Honor a r y P r ofessor sh ip of th e Osh S ta te U n iver sity, K yr gyzsta n (2002)

12. Honor a r y Doctor a te , U n iver sity of vor a , P or tuga l (2006 -02-12)

~~~~~~ 14 . Honor a r y Doctor a te , U n iver sity of S a n kor , M a li (20 08-04 -25)

15. LL.D. (h onor is ca u sa ) , Ha r va r d U n iver sity, U S A (20 08-06 -05)

17. LL.D. (honor is ca u sa ) , U n iver sity of Alb er ta , Ca n a da (2009 -06 -09 )

19 . Univer sity of Ca lifor nia , Sa n Fr a ncisco (UCSF) M ed a l S a n Fr a n cisco, U S A (2011-04 -26 )

Date posted: January 13, 2012 Date updated: February 1, 2012

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Nice. We feel honoured.

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Well compiled. Excellent work done by Simerg.

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Thanks for this excellent and informative article.

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H.M. Al waiz Anwar Ali Allahwala

Very nice. Excellent work. Thank you. Anwar Ali Allahwala

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