CBC Interview - One on One

layla · Post by **layla** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:22 am

"One on One"
I watched Peter Mansbridge interview with his Highness Prince Karim (born December 13, 1936) is the current (49th) Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims. He has held the title since July 11, 1957. The Aga Khan is very gentle soft spoken person who is believed to be a direct descendant of Mohammed by the Ismaili community. Wikipedia offers much more background if you are interested.

Although I was interrupted a couple of times during the interview, I did come away with some pearls of wisdom which the Aga Khan shared without any hesitation.When asked about why he liked visiting Canada.He said words to the effect that Canada was a good example of a pluralistic society, a global asset. He was here establishing the Aga Khan Foundation Centre.

On the Question of Canada in Afghanistan, his response was about 2 speeds of change happening in that Country. The one side of rapid changes whilst the other rural area's where there was so much hope only a few years ago has not seen any changes and therefore leads to a continued situation of people who do not even have the basics.

When asked about Canada's role in Afghanistan the response was clear.Canada should stay although the situation is very difficult but very necessary. The Aga Khan spoke about the need for governments to provide enabling environments where people can achieve change.On this topic I agree.

When asked about the US attack on Iraq, on Bhagdad specifically he posed the reverse by asking a simple question How would the Christian World react to the bombing of Rome.

It has been just over 20 years since I had the Honour of attending the ground breaking ceremony for the Jatmatkhana in Burnaby. I along with several hundreds of others was received by His Highness the Imam and her Highness the Begum. Through my Ismaili friends I learned that like Judea Christian religions the Muslims have many different sects. Memoirs of the Aga Khan has one chapter that explains to people outside the Ismaili community what they are all about including their beliefs. If you can get a copy , I highly recommend it.

amynmoolji · Post by **amynmoolji** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 10:19 am

I've seen the excerpt on the AKDN site, but does anyone have the video or transcript of the entire interview?

Post by **Admin** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 2:22 pm

We are in the process of transcribing the whole interview from video. Please be patient!

Admin

amynmoolji · Post by **amynmoolji** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 2:43 pm

Sorry for being impatient

is there any way to get the video?
and thank you!!!

Virgo2 · Post by **Virgo2** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 7:13 pm

Dear amynbhai,

Please visit akdn.org - you will find the video there. Virgo2

Post by **Admin** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 3:04 am

It is only an extract on akdn site, not the whole interview

Virgo2 · Post by **Virgo2** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:56 am

Thanks, Admin. In that case we will await your transcription of the interview. Nevertheless, it was good to see Imam on video. Virgo2

amynmoolji · Post by **amynmoolji** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 9:52 am

seems google video had it at one point in time. getting a "not currently available, please try again later" now.

amynmoolji · Post by **amynmoolji** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 3:36 pm

sorry for the numerous posts, but the interview seems to be now posted on the cbc website.

http://www.cbc.ca/mansbridge/

ALWAAZ-AMAR · Post by **ALWAAZ-AMAR** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 5:38 am

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southyam · Post by **southyam** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 7:54 pm

Amazing interview, not to be missed.

kmaherali · Post by **kmaherali** » Sat Oct 16, 2010 11:57 am

The Story Behind the Interviewby Peter Mansbridge

There are about eighty thousand Ismaili Canadians in our country, and when I decided to interview their spiritual leader, the Aga Khan, his Canadian representatives told me that every single one of them would be watching. They weren’t kidding. Every time I meet an Ismaili Canadian, whether in Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa or any of the other urban areas they seem to favour, I’m stopped and told how great the interview was. One on One airs at least three times every weekend on the CBC, and one of those airings is in the middle of the night.

More....
http://simerg.com/special-series-his-hi ... -aga-khan/

www.ismaili.net

CBC Interview - One on One

CBC Interview - One on One

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