Sahir Dewji
Biographic Data
| ID | 956132 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sahir Dewji |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sahir |
| FAMILY NAME | Dewji |
| SIGNATURE | DEWJI S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Independent Researcher, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1, Canada |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8596-5669 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Networks of faith and function: The emergence of Canada’s Ismaili community and early institutionalization
This article examines the settlement of Ismailis in Canada from the early 1970s through the lens of migration history, institutional development, and the evolution of jamatkhanas (“houses of prayer”) as both sacred and civic spaces. It situates this trajectory within the broader transformations of Canadian society, including the liberalization of immigration policy, the adoption of multiculturalism, and the entrenchment of religious freedoms in t…
Aga Khan IV and Contemporary Isma'ili Identity: Pluralist Vision and Rooted Cosmopolitanism
Cosmopolitan engagement and pluralism are consistent themes that run through the Isma'ili community's history and continue to be an integral characteristic of the community's identity. The present Isma'ili Imam, Karim Aga Khan IV, has been lauded as a champion of pluralism and recognized for his commitment to cosmopolitan ethics which feature prominently in his discourses to both Isma'ili adherents and other communities. Although the Isma'ilis ha…
The Aga Khan's Discourse of Applied Pluralism: Converging the "Religious" and the "Secular
His Highness Aga Khan IV has emerged as a public intellectual advocating for pluralism as a sign of courage and humility. He has spoken repeatedly on the dire need for a pluralist ethic against the "clash of civilizations" and has committed himself to ideals of inclusion, belonging, and helping the world understand pluralism better. In this endeavour he has created partnerships with countries like Canada, to foster more spaces for dialogue and (r…
The Aga Khan's Discourse of Applied Pluralism: Converging the "Religious" and the "Secular
His Highness Aga Khan IV has emerged as a public intellectual advocating for pluralism as a sign of courage and humility. He has spoken repeatedly on the dire need for a pluralist ethic against the "clash of civilizations" and has committed himself to ideals of inclusion, belonging, and helping the world understand pluralism better. In this endeavour he has created partnerships with countries like Canada, to foster more spaces for dialogue and (r…
The Aga Khan's Discourse of Applied Pluralism: Converging the "Religious" and the "Secular
His Highness Aga Khan IV has emerged as a public intellectual advocating for pluralism as a sign of courage and humility. He has spoken repeatedly on the dire need for a pluralist ethic against the "clash of civilizations" and has committed himself to ideals of inclusion, belonging, and helping the world understand pluralism better. In this endeavour he has created partnerships with countries like Canada, to foster more spaces for dialogue and (r…
Aga Khan IV and Contemporary Isma'ili Identity: Pluralist Vision and Rooted Cosmopolitanism
Cosmopolitan engagement and pluralism are consistent themes that run through the Isma'ili community's history and continue to be an integral characteristic of the community's identity. The present Isma'ili Imam, Karim Aga Khan IV, has been lauded as a champion of pluralism and recognized for his commitment to cosmopolitan ethics which feature prominently in his discourses to both Isma'ili adherents and other communities. Although the Isma'ilis ha…
Networks of faith and function: The emergence of Canada’s Ismaili community and early institutionalization
This article examines the settlement of Ismailis in Canada from the early 1970s through the lens of migration history, institutional development, and the evolution of jamatkhanas (“houses of prayer”) as both sacred and civic spaces. It situates this trajectory within the broader transformations of Canadian society, including the liberalization of immigration policy, the adoption of multiculturalism, and the entrenchment of religious freedoms in t…
Environmental ethics (2 works) · Epistemology (2 works) · Faith (2 works) · Islamic Studies and History (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Multiculturalism (2 works) · Pedagogy (2 works) · Philosophy (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Religion and Society Interactions (2 works)