Aga Khan, Isma'ilism

Understanding the Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims
The Aga Khan IV was often referred to as a philanthropist, but the description ignores the spiritual impetus for his work.
Newly named Aga Khan V to lead 'nearly completed' Ismaili Center in Houston
Hussaini, will oversee the plans to open the million-dollar Ismaili Muslim community hub after his father's recent passing.
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.
Death of Aga Khan: Who are the Ismaili Muslims?
Hussaini, son of Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, has been named in his father’s will as his successor to lead the Nizari Ismailis, a Shia Muslim denomination. We take a look at this branch of Shia Islam that has 15 million members worldwide.
The Aga Khan, billionaire spiritual leader, dies at 88
Hussaini became the Aga Khan IV and 49th hereditary iman in his family's 1,300-year-old dynasty when he was a 20-year-old student at Harvard. His gr
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V takes over role of spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims
Prince Rahim succeeds his late father, Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, who passed away on February 4 at the age of 88. Thank you for reading Nation.Africa Show plans His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V has formally assumed his role as the new spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims community.
Aga Khan, the leader of Ismaili Muslims, laid to rest in Egypt during private burial ceremony
Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV and 49th hereditary imam of the Shiite Ismaili Muslims, who died Tuesday in Portugal, to be buried at the Aga Khan mausoleum, in Aswan, Egypt, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Haytham Fahmy) ASWAN,
Rahim Al-Hussaini succeeds his father to become new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini has succeeded his father to become the 50th hereditary Imam, or spiritual leader, of Ismaili Muslims. He was named after the will of his late father Prince Karim Aga Khan
Portugal: Ismaili leaders pledge allegiance in Lisbon to new Aga Khan
Ismaili Muslim leaders swore allegiance Tuesday to Prince Rahim Aga Khan V in a ceremony in Lisbon to celebrate his proclamation as imam, after the death a week ago of his father, Karim Aga Khan IV. The ceremony,
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist, dies at 88
The Aga Khan , who became the spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims at age 20 as a Harvard undergraduate and poured a material empire built on billions of dollars in tithes into building homes,
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Death of the Aga Khan: What is Ismailism, the esoteric branch of Shia Islam?
The Aga Khan Al-Hussaini was always considered by ... Though they do not reject the religion's rules, they attach less importance to them than they do to spirituality or devotion to the imam.
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Aga Khan's funeral service held in Portugal ahead of private burial ceremony in Egypt
They consider it a duty to donate up to 12.5% of their income to the Aga Khan as steward. Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation ...
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‘Aga Khan IV struck fine balance between business and religion’
Although Prince Karim Al- Hussaini Aga Khan IV was not a Ugandan, his legacy will live on in the Pearl of Africa. He impacted thousands of lives in Uganda through Go to My Subscriptions ...