Rahim Al-Hussaini succeeds father as the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims
Rahim Al-Hussaini succeeds father as the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims - The 53-year-old becomes the imam of Shiite Ismaili Muslims, estimated to be around 12 to 15 million globall
Rahim al-Hussaini named new Aga Khan after father's death
Rahim al-Hussaini has been named the new Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of millions of Ismaili Muslims. The development came after the death of his father, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, who passed away at the age of 88 in Lisbon.
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini appointed new Aga Khan
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini has been named the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of millions of Shia Ismaili Muslims around the world. He will take on the role from his father Prince Karim Aga Khan, who died on Tuesday at the age of 88.
Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan and billionaire philanthropist, dead at 88
Hussaini, the Aga Khan — the title given to the imam of the Nizari Ismailis, a branch of Shia Islam — died February 4 in Lisbon at the age of 88. He led a major development aid foundation.
Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV, patron of architecture and cultural heritage, dies at 88
Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV, died on February 4 in Lisbon, Portugal at age 88. As founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), the Aga Khan IV was one of architecture’s greatest patrons.
The Aga Khan IV, Wealthy Leader of the Ismaili Muslims, Dies at 88
At the age of 20, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini inherited the reins of a Shia Muslim lineage and used his entrepreneurship to become one of the world’s richest hereditary rulers.
Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V named 50th imam of Ismailis
“Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V was today named the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, following the unsealing of the Will of his late father, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, who died in Lisbon, Portugal yesterday, aged 88,” the statement said.
Prince Rahim al-Hussaini announced as 50th imam of Ismaili Muslims
Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V has been announced as 50th hereditary Imam of Ismaili Muslims as designated by Shah Karim, according to an official announcement on Wednesday. Prince
The Aga Khan Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, spiritual leader and friend of the late Queen, dies aged 88
The Aga Khan was the spiritual leader of about 12 million people from the Ismaili sect of Islam, having inherited his title at the age of 20.
The Aga Khan, billionaire spiritual leader, dies at 88
The Aga Khan "evolved into a business magnate and a philanthropist, moving between the spiritual and the worldly with ease," The Associated Press said. "Urbane, cosmopolitan and often media-averse," the Times said,
Rahim Al-Hussaini is named the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Rahim Al-Hussaini was named Wednesday as the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims, following the death of his father. The Aga Khan is considered by his followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and is treated as a head of state.
New Aga Khan named: Rahim Al-Hussaini succeeds father as Ismaili Muslims’ leader
Rahim Al-Hussaini was named Wednesday as the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims, ...
King Charles “Deeply Saddened” Over Passing of the Aga Khan IV
The Aga Khan IV can trace his lineage to the Prophet Muhammad. According to the Associated Press, “His successor was ...