Aga Khan, Ismaili Muslims

Understanding the Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims
The Aga Khan IV was often referred to as a philanthropist, but the description ignores the spiritual impetus for his work.
Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, passes away at 88; know more about his early life and philanthropic legacy
Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, passed away at 88 in Lisbon. His legacy as a spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist impacting
Death of Aga Khan: Who are the Ismaili Muslims?
Hussaini, son of Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, has been named in his father’s will as his successor to lead the Nizari Ismailis, a Shia Muslim denomination. We take a look at this branch of Shia Islam that has 15 million members worldwide.
The Aga Khan, billionaire spiritual leader, dies at 88
Hussaini became the Aga Khan IV and 49th hereditary iman in his family's 1,300-year-old dynasty when he was a 20-year-old student at Harvard. His gr
Aga Khan, the leader of Ismaili Muslims, laid to rest in Egypt during private burial ceremony
Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV and 49th hereditary imam of the Shiite Ismaili Muslims, who died Tuesday in Portugal, to be buried at the Aga Khan mausoleum, in Aswan, Egypt, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Haytham Fahmy) ASWAN,
Rahim Al-Hussaini succeeds his father to become new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini has succeeded his father to become the 50th hereditary Imam, or spiritual leader, of Ismaili Muslims. He was named after the will of his late father Prince Karim Aga Khan
His Highness the Aga Khan IV: End of an Era
Throughout his life, Aga Khan IV championed the belief that Islam is a thinking, spiritual faith that teaches compassion, tolerance, and the dignity of humankind.
The Aga Khan IV, spiritual leader and entrepreneur, 1936-2025
An urbane but almost mythical figure who saw no contradiction between his life’s religious and secular aspects
Ismaili Muslims bid goodbye to late Aga Khan
Ismaili Muslims said a last goodbye on Saturday to their late spiritual leader, Aga Khan IV, at a private funeral ceremony in Lisbon attended by dignitaries and foreign leaders.
Funeral of Aga Khan, billionaire, leader of Ismaili Muslims and former Shergar owner, takes place
The Aga Khan was a notable supporter of Irish racing and one of the driving forces behind the redevelopment of the Curragh.
My unforgettable encounter with the Aga Khan; a visionary and transformative leader
The passing of His Highness the Aga Khan IV marks the end of an era for a leader whose vision extended beyond philanthropy into transformative innovation across multiple industries, including media.As a young designer in the Nation newsroom,
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His Highness the Aga Khan laid to rest in Egypt in a private ceremony
The Aga Khan’s burial came five days after he passed away on February 4 in Lisbon, Portugal, ...
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Death of the Aga Khan: What is Ismailism, the esoteric branch of Shia Islam?
The Aga Khan Al-Hussaini was always considered by ... Though they do not reject the religion's rules, they attach less importance to them than they do to spirituality or devotion to the imam.
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Aga Khan's funeral service held in Portugal ahead of private burial ceremony in Egypt
The Ismaili religious community said Prince Karim will be laid to rest during a private burial ceremony in Aswan, Egypt, on Sunday.
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‘Aga Khan IV struck fine balance between business and religion’
Although Prince Karim Al- Hussaini Aga Khan IV was not a Ugandan, his legacy will live on in the Pearl of Africa. He impacted thousands of lives in Uganda through his businesses that cut across ...
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Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dead at 88
OTTAWA — The Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims, has died at the age of 88. A post on social ...