Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, passed away on February 4 at the age of 88 in Lisbon, surrounded by his family.

The role of the hereditary Imam, or spiritual leader, of the Shia Ismaili Muslims is thought to date back to the Prophet Muhammad's son-in-law, Hazrat Ali. Ismailis pledge a tithe of their earnings to ...

(ANALYSIS) Prince Karim Aga Khan, who died on Feb. 4, served as the religious leader of Ismaili Muslims around the world since being appointed as the 49th hereditary imam in 1957. He came to be known ...

The Aga Khan was a religious leader to millions of Shia Ismaili Muslims and a billionaire investor with a love of horses. He saw no contradiction in his roles.

His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V and his family received global leaders of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community at his Accession Ceremony today, 11th February 2025. The event occurred at The Diwan of ...

Last week, Prince Rahim al-Hussaini ’95 was named the spiritual leader of millions of Ismaili Muslims after his father, the former leader, passed away on Feb. 4. Al-Hussaini is now Aga Khan V, a title ...

During their conversation, President Ruto also congratulated Prince Rahim Aga Khan on becoming the 50th Imam of the Shia Ismaili community. He expressed confidence in Prince Rahim’s leadership and ...

President William Ruto has extended his congratulations to His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V following his accession as the 50th Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community. In a telephone ...

Work has resumed on the massive Ismaili Center near Buffalo Bayou after the death of the Aga Khan IV, the leader of the world's millions of Shia Ismaili Muslims known for his civic service in Houston.

His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V has formally assumed his role as the new spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims community. The accession ceremony took place at the Diwan of the Ismaili ...