Death of the Aga Khan: What is Ismailism, the esoteric branch of Shia Islam?
Hussaini, also known as the Aga Khan, died on Tuesday, February 4, aged 88. A colossally wealthy philanthropist, he was also the imam of the Nizari Ismaili faith, an esoteric branch of Shia Islam that changed the history of the Middle East.
Shia Ismaili Muslims leader, Karim Aga Khan IV passes away at 88
Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, passed away in Lisbon on 4 February 2025, aged 88, surrounded by his family.
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,
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.
The Aga Khan: A Visionary Leader's Legacy of Humanitarianism
The Aga Khan, a visionary leader, was instrumental in promoting peace and compassion. As the leader of Shia Ismaili Muslims, he established the Aga Khan Development Network, improving lives through healthcare,
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.
The new Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims, is named
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini has been named the new spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims, succeeding his father, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, who died on Tuesday. Al-Hussaini, who is the Aga Khan V,
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini appointed new Aga Khan
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini has been named the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of millions of Shia Ismaili Muslims around the world. He will take on the role from his father Prince Karim Aga Khan, who died on Tuesday at the age of 88.
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims, dies; son named successor
The Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the world's millions of Ismaili Muslims and a major philanthropist, has died. His son will succeed him.
Iran’s Shia crescent falters: How regional power shifts after October 7 – opinion
The Sunni rebels view Iran as their enemy and, of course, will not cooperate with it. As a result, the Shia crescent has been ...
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Sunnis and Shias: What's the story?
While the main responsibility of Sunni Caliphs was to maintain law and order in the Muslim realm, as descendants of the Prophet, Shia Imams (spiritual leaders) also provided religious guidance and ...
Aga Khan IV dead at 88
Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary imam of the Nizari Isma’ilism sect of Shia Islam, has died in Lisbon, Portugal. The ...
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Endowment amendment bill, a clear attack on beliefs of Indian Muslims: Shia scholar
In Friday prayer sermons held at the central mosque in Budgam, Kashmir, Hujjat al-Islam Syed Hassan Mousavi Safavi, President of the Shia Sharia Association, has strongly condemned the new Endowment ...
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Key facts about Islam
and follow The Six Articles of Faith (a set of six important religious beliefs). Shia is the second largest branch of Islam. Shia Muslims follow beliefs known as the Five Roots of Usul ...