AN ISLAMIC CONSCIENCE: The Aga Khan and the Ismailis
6 pm, Monday December 3
JFK Jr. Forum, Kennedy School of Government
(click for map)
As the divide between the Muslim world and the West continues to grow,
it is time to hear the story of a Muslim leader who has been
persevering for fifty years to promote a vision of pluralism,
religious tolerance, and positive social action. This is the first
documentary in 45 years of the Aga Khan, the leader of the world's
Shiite Ismaili Muslims. What does he have to say about this post 9-11
world? And can his example help to bridge the growing divide?
The film will be followed by a Panel Discussion with:
Firas Ahmad: Deputy Editor of Islamica Magazine (KSG '05)
Ali Asani: Professor of the Practice of Indo-Muslim Languages and
Culture (Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations)
Bill Cran: Emmy Award-Winning Director
Shamir Allibhai: Filmmaker and Producer (HDS '09)
Moderated by Jocelyne Cesari: Director of the Islam in the West Program
This event is cosponsored by the Divinity School, Initiative on
Religion and International Affairs, the Islam in the West Program, and
the Kennedy School Muslim Caucus. For more information about the
event, please contact Kamron Mitchell (Kamron_Mitchell@harvard.edu).
The World Film Premiere – AN ISLAMIC CONSCIENCE: The Aga Khan and the
Ismailis
6 pm, Monday Dec. 3 – JFK Jr. Forum, Kennedy School of Government
As the divide between the Muslim world and the West continues to grow,
it is time to hear the story of a Muslim leader who has been
persevering for fifty years to promote a vision of pluralism,
religious tolerance, and positive social action. This is the first
documentary in 45 years of the Aga Khan, the leader of the world's
Shiite Ismaili Muslims and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development
Network. What does he have to say about this post 9-11 world? And can
his example help to bridge the growing divide?
The Screening, which is free and open to the public, will be followed
by a Discussion with the Filmmakers – Producer Shamir Allibhai (HDS
'09) and Emmy-award winning Director Bill Cran – as well as Firas
Ahmad, Deputy Editor of Islamica Magazine, and Professor Ali Asani of
Harvard University. It will be moderated by Jocelyne Cesari, Director
of the Islam in the West Program. For more information about the film,
please visit www.agakhanfilm.org or contact Kamron Mitchell (Kamron_Mitchell@harvard.edu
).
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