Who are Ismaili Muslims and how do their beliefs relate to the Aga Khan’s work?
The Ismaili sect split into two branches in 1094. Aga Khan was the leader of the Nizari branch, which believes in a living imam or leader. The second branch – Musta'lian Tayyibi Ismailis – believes ...
Khaleej Times10d
Aga Khan, imam of Ismaili Muslims, dies at 88
"Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), passed away peacefully in Lisbon on ...
The Aga Khan V Formally Enthroned As The 50Th Hereditary Imam Of Ismaili Muslims
The global Ismaili Muslim community witnessed a historic and deeply significant moment today as Shah Rahim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan V, formally ascen ...
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Aga Khan, late leader of Ismailis, to be buried in Egypt today
GILGIT: Prince Karim Aga Khan Al Hussaini, the 49th imam of Ismaili Muslims, will be buried in the Egyptian city of Aswan on Sunday.
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Aga Khan Buried In Egypt After Shia-Ismaili Muslims Commemorate Spiritual Leader
He was remembered fondly by admirers in Pakistan and Lisbon a day earlier on February 8. Shia-Ismaili Muslims around the world reflected on Aga Khan's advocacy for peace, interfaith harmony ...
The Free Press Journal16d
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V Named 50th Hereditary Imam Of Shia Ismaili Muslims
Mumbai: Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V has been named as the 50th hereditary Imam or spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, following the unsealing of the Will of his late father ...
Hindustan Times17d
‘Aga Khan embodied cosmopolitanism and compassion’
There are over 15 million Shia Ismaili followers in 35 countries across the globe. In India, the concentration is mainly in Gujarat, Mumbai and Hyderabad. Aga Khan IV’s office numbered his ...
Dhaka Tribune17d
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V named 50th hereditary Imam of Shia Ismaili Muslims
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V was named the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims on Wednesday, following the unsealing of the Will of his late father, Prince Karim ...
The Free Press Journal17d
Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, 49th Hereditary Head Of Shia Ismaili Sect, Passes Away In Portugal
He was also the founder of the Aga Khan Foundation charity, giving his name to institutions, including a university in Karachi ... of the social elite. The Shia Ismaili community in Mumbai ...
The Daily Star17d
The Aga Khan, leader of the Ismaili Muslims, passes away
"His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), passed away peacefully in ...
Dawn17d
OBITUARY: Karim Aga Khan — Imam of the atomic age
Claiming descent from the Ismaili imams that would separate from the Shia mainstream in the eighth ... where members of the jamaat can be found in Karachi and along Sindh’s coastal towns ...