Aga Khan III (Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah)
48th Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and a prominent Muslim leader and politician; here heard in a recorded BBC interview recounting his 1898 meetings with Florence Nightingale and discussing faith and public health.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 11min
The Aga Khan meets Florence Nightingale
Aga Khan III, 48th Imam and influential Muslim leader, recalls tea with nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale and their wide-ranging conversations. He describes her energy, views on faith and morality, her grasp of India’s public health, and how she inspired his work on maternal and infant welfare. Short, vivid memories bring a surprising personal side to two towering figures.
