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The Holy Qur’an has been a source of inspiration for Muslims through the ages. His Highness the Aga Khan delivered this opening address at an international conference titled “Word of God, Art of Man: The Qur’an and its Creative Expressions,” organised by The Institute of Ismaili Studies on 19 October 2003 in London.

Click here to read the speech.

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