Who are Ismaili Muslims and how do their beliefs relate to the Aga Khan’s work? (The Conversation) — Aga Khan, the religious leader of the Ismailis – a sect of Islam – established the Aga Khan Foundation in 1967. It has served millions around the world since then. The post Who are Ismaili Muslims and how do their beliefs relate to the Aga Khan’s work? appeared first on RNS.

Aga Khan’s funeral service held in Portugal ahead of private burial ceremony in Egypt LISBON, Portugal (AP) — The Ismaili religious community said Prince Karim will be laid to rest during a private burial ceremony in Aswan, Egypt, on Sunday. The post Aga Khan’s funeral service held in Portugal ahead of private burial ceremony in Egypt appeared first on RNS.

Understanding the Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims (RNS) — The Aga Khan IV was often referred to as a philanthropist, but the description ignores the spiritual impetus for his work. The post Understanding the Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims appeared first on RNS.

Prince Rahim Is Named the Next Aga Khan, Succeeding His Father Prince Rahim al-Hussaini, the new spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, was named as the successor to his father, who died at 88.

The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist, dies at 88 PARIS (AP) — Ceremonies were being held Tuesday in Ismaili communities in the U.S. and others were held elsewhere in the world Wednesday. The post The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist, dies at 88 appeared first on RNS.

The Aga Khan IV, Wealthy Leader of the Ismaili Muslims, Dies at 88 At the age of 20, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini inherited the reins of a Shia Muslim lineage and used his entrepreneurship to become one of the world’s richest hereditary rulers.