An Islamic Conscience: The Aga Khan and the Ismailis

Overview

Meet the Aga Khan, the influential leader of the Ismaili Muslim sect. In a series of rare interviews, he shares his views on politics and social justice and discusses his foundation, which invests more than $400 million annually in aid projects. Though little known among non-Muslims, the Aga Khan has played an important role in fighting world poverty and is becoming a key voice of moderation at a time of rising religious conflict.