In recognition of his tireless commitment to the cause of educational development, in 1902 he was, at a young age of 25, unanimously nominated as a member of the Imperial Legislative Council by the viceroy, Lord Curzon.
It was in pursuit of his educational vision that the Aga Khan successfully dedicated himself to the project of transforming the Mohammedans Anglo-Oriental College at Aligarh into a leading Asian University. He envisaged Aligarh University as “an intellectual and moral capital” for Muslims, a university which would “preach the gospel of free inquiry, of large-hearted toleration and of pure morality”.
– Business Recorder, November 2nd, 2014
Today marks the 137th birth anniversary of our 48th beloved Imam – His Highness Sir Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III.
Ismailimail is proud to present the second installment of today’s five readings with a news report from Business Recorder, Pakistan’s Premier Financial Daily newspaper.
November 02, 2014 RECORDER REPORT
Birth anniversary of Sir Sultan Mohammed Shah Aga Khan III, the 48th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims is being observed on Sunday (today). Sir Aga Khan III was born in Karachi in 1877 and dedicated his entire life to the cause of Islam. He will always be remembered as one of the most distinguished and well-reputed leaders and diplomats during Pakistan’s freedom movement.
Sir Aga Khan, with his vast experience and personality of an international stature, proved to be a responsible and productive mediator between the western world and the leaders of the subcontinent. From every platform, he advocated free, universal, practically oriented primary education; improved secondary schools for Muslims, and a generous provision of government and private scholarships to enable talented Muslim students to study abroad. During the 20th century, he established more than 200 schools in Asia and Africa.
The first Aga Khan School was established by Sir Aga Khan in 1905 in Gwadar. Today, there are over 160 Aga Khan Schools all across Pakistan catering to more than 36,000 students. It was in pursuit of his educational vision that the Aga Khan successfully dedicated himself to the project of transforming the Mohammedans Anglo-Oriental College at Aligarh into a leading Asian University. He envisaged Aligarh University as “an intellectual and moral capital” for Muslims, a university which would “preach the gospel of free inquiry, of large-hearted toleration and of pure morality”.
In recognition of his tireless commitment to the cause of educational development, in 1902 he was, at a young age of 25, unanimously nominated as a member of the Imperial Legislative Council by the viceroy, Lord Curzon.
Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah Aga Khan III played a pivotal role in making the Pakistan Movement a success by inculcating political awareness among the Muslims of the sub-continent. To safeguard the interests of the Indian Muslims, the Aga Khan led a long and successful campaign for separate Muslim representation in the Indian legislature. Under the leadership of Sir Aga Khan, the Simla Deputation brought success and confidence for the Muslims of the subcontinent. Sir Aga Khan was also chosen as the spokesman for the Muslim delegation to the Round Table Conference where Allama Iqbal graciously spoke on the services of the Aga Khan for Muslims.
Via Business Recorder | Ismaili community marks Sir Aga Khan III’s birth anniversary today
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