The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims, has died at age 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,
Aga Khan IV, Head Of Shia Ismailis, Laid To Rest At Family Mausoleum In Egypt
Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the 49th Ismaili Imam, who passed away in Lisbon, Portugal, on February 4, was laid to rest on Sunday , February 9, at a private ceremony in Aswan, Egypt. Prince Rahim Aga Khan V,
Prince Rahim designated Aga Khan V, the 50th leader of Shia Ismaili Muslims
Rahim Al-Hussaini was named Wednesday as the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's millions of Ismaili Muslims. The 53-year-old succeeds his father, who died on Tuesday.
Aga Khan, the leader of Ismaili Muslims, laid to rest in Egypt during private burial ceremony
Prince Karim, 88, was given the title of “His Highness” by Queen Elizabeth in July 1957, two weeks after his grandfather, the Aga Khan III, unexpectedly made him heir to the family’s 1,300-year dynasty as leader of the Ismaili Muslim sect.
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V named 50th hereditary Imam of Shia Ismaili Muslims
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V was named the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims on Wednesday, following the unsealing of the Will of his late father, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV,
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V Named 50th Hereditary Imam Of Shia Ismaili Muslims
Mumbai: Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V has been named as the 50th hereditary Imam or 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 on Tuesday, aged 88.
Private burial service held in Egypt for Aga Khan, hereditary imam of Shiite Ismaili Muslims
A burial service for Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary imam of the Shiite Ismaili Muslims, was held in the southern Egyptian province of Aswan on Sunday. After a procession through the streets, his body was carried down the Nile in a white boat.
Aga Khan IV to be buried in Egypt on Sunday after emotional funeral service in Lisbon
The Egyptian city of Aswan will on Sunday, February 9 be the resting place for His Highness Prince Karim al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, the 49th Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, following an emotional funeral ceremony held in Lisbon,
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The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies aged 88
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the Ismaili Shia Muslim community and known for his development work around the world, has ...
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Death of the Aga Khan: What is Ismailism, the esoteric branch of Shia Islam?
Here are five keys to better understanding the religious tradition. Ismaili Islam is a branch of Shia Islam. According to the Shiites, temporal and spiritual power is vested in the imams ...
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Shia-Ismaili Muslims In Pakistan And Lisbon Commemorate Aga Khan
Spiritual leader and business magnate Prince Karim Aga Khan, considered by his followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, was remembered fondly by admirers in Pakistan and Lisbon on ...
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Ismaili Muslims bid goodbye to late Aga Khan
He was regarded as a direct descendent of the Prophet Mohammed and enjoyed near divine status as the 49th hereditary imam of the Ismaili Nizaris, a branch of Shia Islam.