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 53-year-old was designated as the Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary imam of the Shiite Ismaili Muslims, in his father’s will. His father died Tuesday in Portugal.
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.
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,
World leaders mourn His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV
World leaders mourn the death of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV and remember his lifelong commitment to peace and development.
Shia Ismaili Muslims leader, Karim Aga Khan IV passes away at 88
Karim Al-Hussaini, 88, was the founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Aga Khan Development Network has announced that the process of selecting his successor will follow shortly. Leaders and staff of the network have offered their condolences to the family of Prince Karim Aga Khan and to the Ismaili community worldwide.
Spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, Aga Khan IV is dead
Aga Khan IV, Prince Shah Karim Al Hussaini, the spiritual leader of Nizari Ismaili Muslims worldwide, is dead. He passed away in Lisbon at the age of 88, his development network said on Tuesday. “His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini,
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.
Prince Karim Aga Khan dies at 88, global Ismaili community mourns
Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of the global Ismaili Muslim community, has passed away at the age of 88. His death was officially confirmed on Tuesday.
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini: New Era for Ismaili Leadership
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini has been appointed the 50th hereditary Imam for the Shia Ismaili Muslims, succeeding his father, the late Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. Known for his active role in global development,
Rahim Al-Hussaini Is New Aga Khan, Spiritual Leader Of Ismaili Muslims
Rahim Al-Hussaini has been appointed as the new Aga Khan, the spiritual leader for millions of Ismaili Muslims worldwide. He was named Aga Khan V, becoming the 50th hereditary imam of the Shiite Ismaili Muslims,
The Aga Khan, Spiritual Leader Whose Riches Enabled Horse Racing Glory, Dies at 88
The Aga Khan, known for his triumphs in horse racing, dazzling wealth and development work around the world, has died in Lisbon at the age of 88, according to the Aga Khan Development Network on X. The announcement of his designated successor will follow,
Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, 49th Hereditary Head Of Shia Ismaili Sect, Passes Away In Portugal
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Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan and billionaire philanthropist, dead at 88
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Kalonzo recounts his days with Aga Khan
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