Hikmat - Twin Wisdoms
  • The East Through the Oriental Eyes

    Date: 8 December 1930 Location: London Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text At the height of Islamic civilization Muslim scholars wrote books of travel – similar works being written today – the value of Sirdar Ikbal Ali Shah’s books. At the height of its civilisation… Read more

  • The Present Outlook

    Date: 1 December 1930 Location: London Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text Conversation with Mrs. Asquith – interest in horses – personal ‘concern for India and its welfare – citizen of the world – the First World War – English literature – mistakes of the… Read more

  • A Federation for India

    Date: 21 November 1930 Location: London Speaker: Aga Khan III Source: Speeches of Aga Khan III – K K Aziz Full Text Practically every school of Indian thought has expressed its views – unanimity on self-government – assurances to British commercial interests – a federal scheme could lead to full self-government and responsibility. Mr. Prime… Read more