Reflections of a Cosmopolitan Citizen | The Voices of History Episode 2

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Voices of IIS

The Institute of Ismaili Studies

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The Voices of IIS explores new vistas of research and pedagogy. The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) was established in 1977 as an academic institution of higher education. It is dedicated to the study of Islam, with a particular focus on the history, philosophy, law, and mysticism of Ismaili and broader Shi‘i intellectual and cultural heritages within the larger Muslim ummah.

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Reflections of a Cosmopolitan Citizen | The Voices of History Episode 2

Voices of IIS

39 minutes 19 seconds

7 months ago

Reflections of a Cosmopolitan Citizen | The Voices of History Episode 2

The Oral History Project, by the Ismaili Special Collections Unit of the Institute of Ismaili Studies, seeks to preserve the memories, experiences and stories of the members of the Ismaili communities across the world in their own voices. Learn more

In this episode, we’ll meet Dr Mohamed Keshavjee, a former governor of the Institute of Ismaili Studies and award-winning specialist in cross-cultural mediation. Dr Keshavjee shares his experience growing up in South Africa in the midst of the 'winds of change'. He also reflects on his experiences with His Highness Aga Khan IV and how that has influenced his life and work.Do you have a story to share with the IIS Oral History Project? If you want to share your memories, story of your family or story of an elder you know, please reach out to Oral History Project Coordinator Rizwan Karim at rkarim@iis.ac.uk.