Aga Khan and Madame Mubarak inaugurates Cairo's Al Azhar Park 2005-03-25
The Sunday Times Interview, Part II, Nicholas Tomalin, ‘Our Future in Africa’ (London, United Kingdom) 1965-12-19
Interview - THE RULER WITHOUT A KINGDOM = Sunday Times
The Imam's word on the Faith is taken as an absolute rule. Every Ismaili is expected to accept it. The Community always follows very closely the personal way of thinking of the Imam. It's one of the particularities of Ismailis. An Ismaili who did not obey My word in matters of Faith, would not be excommunicated, he would still be a Muslim. He simply would no longer be a member of the Jamath
Interview - THE RULER WITHOUT A KINGDOM = Sunday Times
I have been the bearer of the "NOOR" a word which means "The Light"
Since My grand-father, the last Aga Khan, died, I have been the bearer of the "NOOR" a word which means "The Light" The NOOR has been handed down in direct descent from the Prophet. But My work and responsibilities overflow into the practical side of life
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President of Pakistan appreciates socio-economic work, services of Aga Khan Development Network
President Mamnoon Hussain talking to Hafiz Sherali, President Aga Khan Council for Pakistan
source: Associated Press of Pakistan Corporation www.app.com
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday
appreciated the socio-economic work and services rendered by the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), Aga Khan Foundation and Aga Khan Health services in Pakistan under the inspiring and dynamic leadership of Aga Khan.
President Mamnoon Hussain was talking to Hafiz Sherali, President Aga
Khan Council for Pakistan here at Aiwan-e-Sadr. During the meeting, Hafiz Sherali handed over a letter of felicitation from His Highness the Aga Khan on the occasion of Pakistan Day to the President.
The President noted that continued engagement of AKDN in Pakistan
especially the northern areas was making a visible difference in the lives of people and infrastructure in the country.
The President also appreciated the role of Aga Khan’s grandfather, Sir
Sultan Shah Aga Khan in the Pakistan Movement in his capacity as the first
President of the All India Muslim League.
Hafiz Sherali apprised the President of the current projects being
undertaken in Pakistan in various sectors with special reference to the
establishment of School of High Excellence in Islamabad. He also briefed
the President about the special projects which would be undertaken on the occasion of Diamond Jubilee of the Aga Khan on 11th July, 2017.
President Mamnoon Hussain extended an invitation to His Highness the
Aga Khan to visit Pakistan during his Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Of the Abrahamic faiths, Islam is probably the one that places the greatest emphasis on knowledge.
Of the Abrahamic faiths, Islam is probably the one that places the greatest emphasis on knowledge. The purpose is to understand Gods creation, and therefore it is a faith which is eminently logical. Islam is a faith of reason.