Hikmat - Twin Wisdoms
  • The Communal Electorates

    Date: 7 February 1934 Location: New Delhi Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text For the moment communal electorates will have to be retained practical experience of working the democratic institutions by Hindus and Muslims might remove the need for them. Discussing the general political situation… Read more

  • The Indian White Paper

    Date: 14 December 1933 Location: Bombay Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text Dominion Status – the need for constructive discussion – avoid recrimination – an appeal for co-operation and unity – the Communal Award – economic progress – the new Governor of Bombay – the… Read more

  • Indian Proposals for the New Constitutional Order

    Date: 17 November 1933 Location: London Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text Constitutional Reform by the British Indian Delegation London: 17 November 1933 The declaration of policy made by the British Prime Minister at the end of the First Roimd Table Conference – the preamble… Read more

  • In Defence of the Indian White Paper

    Date: 24 October 1933 Location: London Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text Indian Constitutional Reform London: 24 October 1933 The White Paper scheme a result of discussions at the Round Table Conferences and consultations between representatives of Indian opinion and the British – those behind… Read more

  • Muslims and the Making of the New Indian Constitution

    Date: 1 August 1933 Location: London Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text All India Muslim League London: 1 August 1933 The origins of the All India Muslim League – the Nehru Report of 1928 and the All India Muslim Conference – the resolution of the… Read more

  • The Making of the New Indian Constitution

    Date: 24 July 1933 Location: London Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text The occasion a source of pride and satisfaction – Indians are united on the historical changes taking place – the. experience of British statesmanship – tribute to Sir Samuel Hoare – an appeal… Read more

  • Commercial Prospects in Muslim Asia

    Date: 2 July 1933 Location: London Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text Islam and commerce – economic dominance of Muslim countries up to the 16th century – decline thereafter – post-First World War situation – absence of cheap transport in Muslim countries consequences of the… Read more

  • Economic Revival of the Muslim World

    Date: 29 June 1933 Location: London Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text The rise and decline of Muslim power – the need for expanding commerce with the Muslim world – improvements in communi cations – the strategic position of Muslim India – practical suggestions for… Read more

  • The Importance of the Bengali Muslims

    Date: 3 June 1933 Location: London Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text Importance of the Muslims of Bengal – the state must provide education for all – Muslim representatives are working for the interests of Bengali Muslims. The importance of Bengal Muslims has only recently… Read more

  • World Co-operation and Peace

    Date: 2 February 1933 Location: Geneva Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text Love of peace among Indians – call to the member nations to resolve their differences – goal of security and disarmament Western superiority in science and invention but not in spirit and morals… Read more