The ultimate goal of our Ismaili friends is to achieve full knowledge of, and consequently unity with, God. As the mirror of God, the Imam is central to this process.
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Pluralism
The more we listen to Khalil Andani, the more we appreciate his brilliance. He is a disciplined scholar and a fantastically clear communicator. In this video, recorded last month, Mr Andani gives us a wonderful summary of the Aga Khan's view of pluralism, its origins in Islam and in the global situation, and its application to today's world.
Clash of Civilisations?
Prince Karim Aga Khan IV has, on a number of occasions, refuted Samuel P. Huntingdon's theory of a clash of civilisations, saying:
"I disagree with this assessment. In my view it is a clash of ignorance which is to blame"
At the end of last month the Aga Khan was invited by Canada's Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, to address their parliament.
You can read a summary of that address or even watch the entire 45 minutes *here*