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Understanding Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims

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, following the death of his father.

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Aga Khan IV, philanthropic leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies at 88

As leader of a branch of Shiite Islam, the Aga Khan mixed business projects and humanitarian initiatives as he built a personal fortune.

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Aga Khan IV to be buried in Egypt on Sunday

The late Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, who died on Tuesday in Lisbon after nearly seven decades as the spiritual leader of the global Ismaili Muslim community, will be buried in Egypt on Sunday,

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The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist, dies at 88

The Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, has died. Karim Al-Hussaini became the Aga Khan at age 20 as a Harvard undergraduate when his grandfather passed over his father as his successor.

The EastAfrican · 39m

Why Uganda Was ‘Spiritual Home’, Crown of the Aga Khan

The Aga Khan was keen to increase investments in Uganda in the health, education, hotels, aviation, and energy sectors because the country is key as one of the recognised homes of the Ismaili community around the world, complete with a fully-fledged diplomatic mission.

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Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Is Named the New Aga Khan

Following the death of his father the Aga Khan IV, Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini has been announced as the new Aga Khan—the spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims, a branch of Shia Islam. He was designated as Aga Khan V in his father’s will, which was unsealed yesterday.

The Financial Times · 8h

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

The Daily Monitor on MSN · 1d

Religious leaders applaud Aga Khan’s compassion

The leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims, who harnessed entrepreneurship and philanthropy, died on Tuesday at his home in Lisbon, Portugal. He was 88 Thank you for reading Nation.Africa Show plans Religious leaders in Uganda have hailed the legacy of compassion,

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Prince Rahim Aga Khan named 50th Imam of Ismaili Muslims

Prince Rahim Al Hussaini Aga Khan V was on Thursday named the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Ismaili Muslims. The announcement came following the unsealing of the will of his late father,

Aga Khan funeral set for Sat.

The News International · 13m

Prince Karim Aga Khan's funeral takes place in Lisbon

The private funeral of Prince Karim al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Ismaili community, was held in Lisbon, Portugal, which was also attended by Finance Minister

The East African on MSN · 12h

His Highness the Aga Khan's funeral ceremony set for Saturday

The ceremony will be live-streamed on The Ismaili TV, according to an official statement.

Daily Nation on MSN · 1d

Aga Khan funeral set for Saturday

The funeral ceremony for His Highness Prince Karim al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV will take place on Saturday at the Ismaili Centre in Lisbon, Portugal.The ceremony, which starts at 11am, will be open only to invited guests including members of the Aga Khan family,

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Shergar theft remembered following Aga Khan's death

The champion racehorse, owned by the Aga Khan, was stolen in Ireland 42 years ago today. The billionaire spiritual leader had ...

The Next Aga Khan Is Named

Hussaini, the new spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, was named as the successor to his father, who died at 88.

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King Charles “Deeply Saddened” Over Passing of the Aga Khan IV

In July 1957, when his grandfather Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah, the Aga Khan III, unexpectedly designated Karim his successor—bypassing his other descendants—the Queen gave him the nonhereditary title of ...

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How many children did Aga Khan have? All about the billionaire and his family as he dies at 88

Husseini, known as Aga Khan IV, passed away on February 4, 2025, at 88, after serving as the 49th imam of Nizari Ismaili Muslims for more than 67 years.