The spiritual leader of the Ismaili Shia community was known worldwide for its development works.
The Ismaili Shiite Muslim community is the spiritual leader of the Muslim community, known for its development work around the world and around the world, has died in Lisbon at the age of 88.
According to the AGA Khan Development Network, the announcement of the nomination of Karim Husseini’s successor, as he was known will soon.
According to the Ismaili tradition, a successor will be chosen by the male offspring of Ayad Khan.
Aga Khan’s length lived in France and was based in Portugal in recent years. Its development network and foundation are based in Switzerland. It will be buried in Lisbon. Then there are three sons and a daughter and several grandchildren.
He was born in Geneva on December 13, 1936 and spent his early childhood in Nairobi, Kenya. He later returned to Switzerland, studying at a special Lee Rosie School before going to the United States to study Islamic history in Harvard.
When his grandfather Sir Sultan Mohmood Shah Agha Khan passed away in 1957, he became the Imam of Ismaili Muslims, a branch of Shia Islam at the age of 20.
I was very sorry for the news that his greatness, Prince Karim Husseini, has passed away. He was a symbol of peace, tolerance and sympathy in our troubled world.
I express deep condolences to the family of his greatness and the Ismaili community. pic.twitter.com/vvxcrq8zpq
– Antonio Guterres (@antonioguterres) February 4, 2025
As is derived from the commanding chief derived from Aga Khan-Turki and Persian words-the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) was considered a direct offspring by the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) by Ismail. .
Aga Khan was a protector of Islamic culture and values and was considered a builder of bridges between Muslim societies and the West, despite his restoration in politics.
Multi -billionaires also enjoyed a lifelong lifestyle, which is characterized by a private island in private jets, sprouts and Bahamas. They held British, French, Swiss and Portuguese citizenship.
AGA Khan Development Network, his main charity organization, is primarily related to health care, housing, education and rural economic development.
It claims to be working in more than 30 countries, in which 96,000 people work and have an annual budget of about $ 1 billion for development activities. This helps build school and hospitals in the poorest parts of Africa and Asia.
