Aga Khan IV, Spiritual Leader of Ismaili Muslims, Dies at 88 His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, regarded by his followers as a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, became the spiritual ...

As a scholar of Muslim philanthropy ... The Ismaili sect split into two branches in 1094. Aga Khan was the leader of the Nizari branch, which believes in a living imam or leader.

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. He became the Aga Khan IV on Oct. 19 ...

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday congratulated Prince Rahim Aga Khan, on assuming the role of the 50th ...

His Highness Prince Karim al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, leader of Ismaili Muslims worldwide, died Feb. 4. Almas Muscatwalla writes ...

He was a defender of Islamic culture and values, but also widely regarded as a builder of bridges between Muslim societies and the West. The Aga Khan Development Network deals mainly with issues ...

They consider it a duty to donate up to 12.5% of their income to the Aga Khan as steward. Shenila Khoja-Moolji, an associate professor at Georgetown University who researches Muslim societies ...

The award is in honour of his outstanding services rendered to the nation in various capacities and responsibilities.