Following the death of his grandfather the Aga Khan III, Prince Karim, at the age of 20, became the 49th Imam of the Nizari Ismailis and Aga Khan IV, bypassing his father, Prince Aly Khan, and his uncle, Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan, who were in direct line to succession.

1 day ago · Aga Khan IV (born December 13, 1936, Geneva, Switzerland—died February 4, 2025, Lisbon, Portugal) was the wealthy and worldly spiritual leader of the Nizārī Ismāʿīlī sect from his appointment as the 49th imam in the sect in 1957, following the death of his grandfather, the Aga Khan III, until his death in 2025.

2 days ago · ASWAN, Egypt (AP) — The Aga Khan IV was laid to rest on Sunday at a private ceremony in Aswan, Egypt.. The death of Prince Karim - the 49th hereditary imam of the Shiite Ismaili Muslims - was announced Tuesday by the Aga Khan Development Network and the Ismaili religious community. His son, 53-year-old Rahim Al-Hussaini, has been named as the Aga Khan V, the spiritual leader of the world’s ...

3 days ago · Rather, he saw his charitable deeds as part of the responsibilities that flowed from his role as an imam, or leader of the faith. The Aga Khan IV was born in Switzerland as Prince Karim Al ...

6 days ago · H is Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), passed away peacefully in Lisbon on 4 February 2025, aged 88, surrounded by his family.

5 days ago · Prince Karim al-Husseini, who was the Aga Khan IV, died in Lisbon on Tuesday (February 4). He was 88. Considered to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatima and son-in-law Ali, the Aga Khan is the Imam of the Nizari Ismaili Shias, and holds near-divine status among the community.

6 days ago · Billionaire philanthropist and spiritual leader Aga Khan IV has died at 88. He inherited the title of the 49th Imam of the Shia Imami Ismailis in 1957 at just 20 years old. They believed that he was a direct descendant of Prophet Muhammad.

6 days ago · 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 ...

6 days ago · His Aga Khan Development Network and the Ismaili religious community announced that His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV and 49th hereditary imam of the Shia Ismaili...

6 days ago · The Aga Khan’s leadership extended beyond his role as the Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. He was a bridge-builder between cultures and faiths, promoting mutual understanding and respect in an increasingly interconnected world. His efforts to address poverty, advance gender equality and foster sustainable development have left an indelible ...