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AGA KHAN URGES CORRECT USE OF KORAN TEACHINGS - 2003-10-23

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Thursday, 2003, October 23
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LONDON - The Aga Khan at the weekend spoke about freedom of interpretation as a 'generosity which the Holy Koran confers upon all believers'. He also spoke of what was needed to assure 'the growth of future generations of our intelligentsia, so that we strengthen our own capacity to determine our destiny'. In a keynote address at an international meeting entitled 'Word of God, Art of Man: The Koran and its Creative Expressions,' the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the the Shia Ismaili Muslims, said: 'The revelation granted to the Holy Prophet Muhammad opened new horizons and released new energies of mind and spirit.'

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H.H. Prince Karim Aga Khan IV


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Address at the 25th Anniversary Graduation Ceremony of The Institute of Ismaili Studies 2003-10-19

Hazar Imam spoke at the 25th IIS Graduation at Grosvenor House   2003-10-19
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iis.ac.uk

His Highness the Aga Khan
Le Meridien Grosvenor House Hotel
October 19, 2003

Bismillah a-Rahman al-Rahim

Distinguished guests,The faculty, staff and students of The Institute of Ismaili Studies,Ladies and gentlemen,

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Aga Khan urges correct use of Koran teachings - 2003-10-23

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www.nationaudio.com/News/DailyNation/Today/News/News23102003543.html

The Aga Khan at the weekend spoke about freedom of interpretation as a 'generosity which the Holy Koran confers upon all believers'.
He also spoke of what was needed to assure 'the growth of future generations of our intelligentsia, so that we strengthen our own capacity to determine our destiny'.

Quran's vision is inclusive, says Aga Khan - 2003-10-22

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www.dawn.com/2003/10/22/int9.htm

The Aga Khan, Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, told distinguished audiences of students, international scholars, diplomats and civic dignitaries that 'freedom of interpretation is a generosity which the Holy Quran confers upon all believers'.

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