Prince Karim, 88, was given the title of “His Highness” by Queen Elizabeth in July 1957, two weeks after his grandfather, the ...

The Aga Khan IV was often referred to as a philanthropist, but the description ignores the spiritual impetus for his work.

The Aga Khan IV was laid to rest on Sunday at a ... he had requested to be buried in Aswan near his grandfather, Sultan Muhammad Shah, and his grandmother, Om Habiba,” said Maj.

Prince Karim Aga Khan was a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon ... successor as Imam of the late Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan III. Throughout his life, His Highness ...

who trace his lineage directly to the Prophet Muhammad. The Aga Khan succeeded his grandfather, Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan III, as Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims in 1957 at the age of 20.

From his father, Prince Aly Khan, and his grandfather, Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III, the Aga Khan inherited two of the world’s largest and most successful racing stables. He built up a ...

Prince Karim Aga Khan was a direct descendant of Prophet Muhammad through the latter ... successor as Imam of the late Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan III. His followers say that throughout ...

Prince Karim Aga Khan was a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon ... he succeeded his grandfather, Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan III, as Imam in 1957. Throughout his ...

ASWAN, Egypt (AP) — The Aga Khan IV was laid to rest on Sunday ... to be buried in Aswan near his grandfather, Sultan Muhammad Shah, and his grandmother, Om Habiba,” said Maj.