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World enough and time : the memoirs of Sir Sultan Mohammed Shah Aga Khan III.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Karachi under the Raj, 1843-1947Publication details: Karachi : Pakistan Herald Publications, 2005.Description: 2 v. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm. + 3 posters in a tubeContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9698837116
  • 9698837191
  • 9789698837112
  • 9789698837198
Uniform titles:
  • Memoirs of Aga Khan
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23 923.254 AGA 8669
LOC classification:
  • DS481.S8 A3 2005
Summary: The memoir chronicles the life of Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan from his early years to his role as a spiritual leader, philanthropist, and advocate for social reforms. He reflects on his family heritage, including his lineage as the 48th Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, and discusses the responsibilities and expectations that came with this title. The memoir delves into his education and travels across different countries, where he interacted with various cultures and prominent historical figures of his time. Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah emphasizes the importance of education, social development, and the need for political engagement among Muslims in the British-ruled India. In addition to his religious duties, he was involved in various social and political movements, including efforts for social reform and modernization within the Muslim community. He also discusses his views on colonialism, nationalism, and the importance of tolerance and pluralism in a diverse society. Throughout the book, Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah's reflections are imbued with a sense of duty to improve the conditions of his community and a deep commitment to the principles of democracy and human rights.
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Reference Marium Abdulla Library Reference Liberal Arts 923.254 AGA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 8669

Originally published: The memoirs of Aga Khan : world enough and time. 1954.

Issued in a case.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

The memoir chronicles the life of Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan from his early years to his role as a spiritual leader, philanthropist, and advocate for social reforms. He reflects on his family heritage, including his lineage as the 48th Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, and discusses the responsibilities and expectations that came with this title.

The memoir delves into his education and travels across different countries, where he interacted with various cultures and prominent historical figures of his time. Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah emphasizes the importance of education, social development, and the need for political engagement among Muslims in the British-ruled India.

In addition to his religious duties, he was involved in various social and political movements, including efforts for social reform and modernization within the Muslim community. He also discusses his views on colonialism, nationalism, and the importance of tolerance and pluralism in a diverse society.

Throughout the book, Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah's reflections are imbued with a sense of duty to improve the conditions of his community and a deep commitment to the principles of democracy and human rights.

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