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

(AP video/Radwan Abu Al Majd ) People carry the coffin of Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV and 49th hereditary imam ...

Half-British prince who inherits $13bn estate as Muslim spiritual leader - The 53-year-old becomes the imam of Shiite Ismaili ...

He was 88. His Aga Khan Development Network and the Ismaili religious community announced that His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV and 49th hereditary imam of the Shia Ismaili ...

The Aga Khan Development Network and the Ismaili religious community announced earlier that His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV and 49th hereditary imam of the Shiite Ismaili ...

His grandfather chose Karim as his successor over his flamboyant son - Karim’s father Prince Aly Khan - who was once married to Hollywood actress Rita Hayworth. As Aga Khan – derived from ...

Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of the global ... and son-in-law, Hazrat Ali. They regard him as 'the bringer of life.' Despite experiencing personal challenges, he remained highly ...

He was the founder and president of the Aga Khan Development Network, which employs 96,000 people and finances development programmes particularly in Asia and Africa. "His Highness Prince Karim Al ...

It is a sombre day for an estimated 15 million Ismaili Muslims around the world, including here in BC.Their spiritual leader, Prince Karim Aga Khan has died at the age of 88.The Aga Khan was a ...

surrounded by his family". It said: "His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be ...