Understanding Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims

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.
Aga Khan IV, philanthropic leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies at 88
As leader of a branch of Shiite Islam, the Aga Khan mixed business projects and humanitarian initiatives as he built a personal fortune.
Aga Khan IV to be buried in Egypt on Sunday
The late Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, who died on Tuesday in Lisbon after nearly seven decades as the spiritual leader of the global Ismaili Muslim community, will be buried in Egypt on Sunday,
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist, dies at 88
The Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, has died. Karim Al-Hussaini became the Aga Khan at age 20 as a Harvard undergraduate when his grandfather passed over his father as his successor.
Why Uganda Was ‘Spiritual Home’, Crown of the Aga Khan
The Aga Khan was keen to increase investments in Uganda in the health, education, hotels, aviation, and energy sectors because the country is key as one of the recognised homes of the Ismaili community around the world, complete with a fully-fledged diplomatic mission.
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.
The Aga Khan IV, spiritual leader and entrepreneur, 1936-2025
An urbane but almost mythical figure who saw no contradiction between his life’s religious and secular aspects
My unforgettable encounter with the Aga Khan; a visionary and transformative leader
The passing of His Highness the Aga Khan IV marks the end of an era for a leader whose vision extended beyond philanthropy into transformative innovation across multiple industries, including media.As a young designer in the Nation newsroom,
Religious leaders applaud Aga Khan’s compassion
The leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims, who harnessed entrepreneurship and philanthropy, died on Tuesday at his home in Lisbon, Portugal. He was 88 Thank you for reading Nation.Africa Show plans Religious leaders in Uganda have hailed the legacy of compassion,
Prince Rahim Aga Khan named 50th Imam of Ismaili Muslims
Prince Rahim Al Hussaini Aga Khan V was on Thursday named the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Ismaili Muslims. The announcement came following the unsealing of the will of his late father,

Aga Khan funeral set for Sat.

Shergar theft remembered following Aga Khan's death
The champion racehorse, owned by the Aga Khan, was stolen in Ireland 42 years ago today. The billionaire spiritual leader had ...
The Next Aga Khan Is Named
Hussaini, the new spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, was named as the successor to his father, who died at 88.
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Is Named the New Aga Khan
Following the death of his father the Aga Khan IV, Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini has been announced as the new Aga Khan—the ...
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How many children did Aga Khan have? All about the billionaire and his family as he dies at 88
Husseini, known as Aga Khan IV, passed away on February 4, 2025, at 88, after serving as the 49th imam of Nizari Ismaili Muslims for more than 67 years.
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Trudeau Pays Tribute To Aga Khan At Lisbon Memorial Service
Mourners including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gathered in Lisbon on February 8 to commemorate the Aga Khan IV, ...
King Charles “Deeply Saddened” Over Passing of the Aga Khan IV
In July 1957, when his grandfather Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah, the Aga Khan III, unexpectedly designated Karim his successor—bypassing his other descendants—the Queen gave him the nonhereditary title of ...
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This Baby Grew Up to Be the Next Aga Khan
Hussaini, the fourth Aga Khan, is set to be buried on Sunday in Egypt, but headlines are now shifting to his son, Prince ...
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A ‘trailblazer’: The Aga Khan’s legacy as turmoil grips development
Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV, who died this week, leaves behind a transformative legacy in global development through his Aga ...