One of the central challenges that faces our world today is the challenge of harmonising many highly diversified voices within an increasingly globalised world. …..And what place could be more ideal for both our educational hopes and our architectural enthusiasm than the place where we meet today - in the heart of London’s “Knowledge Quarter.”

Two of those values which deserve special mention today - the value of education as a force for cooperation and healing in our world - and the value of architecture as a source of inspiration and illumination.

Hazrat Mowlana Islamshah reigned as Imam for 56 years from A.H. 771 to 827. His complete name was Sayyed Ahmed Islamshah. Pir Sadardin and Pir Hasan Kabirdin famously addressed him as Sri Islamshah. His mother's name was Khalifa Bibi. in "Gulzar-e-Shamsh" it is said that Pir Sadardin was the Khalifa and Pir of Imam Ahmed Islamshah. Hazrat Imam Islamshah lived in Shaher-e-Babak and Kahek in Iran.