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Who are Ismaili Muslims and how do their beliefs relate to the Aga Khan’s work?
The Ismaili community considers the imam a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad. Ismaili Muslims are considered to be a branch of Shiite Islam. They constitute the second-largest community ...
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The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the Ismaili, passes away at 88
In November, Central Asia specialist Bruce Pannier reported for bne IntelliNews on how the 49th hereditary imam of the Ismaili community has served as the chief beneficiary to the Pamiri—but in ...
This Muslim leader changed my life and many others
His Highness Prince Karim al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, leader of Ismaili Muslims worldwide, died Feb. 4. Almas Muscatwalla writes ...
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Houston’s Ismaili Muslims respond to death of spiritual leader, the Aga Khan IV, news of successor
The Ismaili Muslim community in Houston, Ghulamhussain said, is both large and tight-knit, and is devastated over the death of the Aga Khan. “He is the only spiritual leader we had growing up ...
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The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist, dies at 88
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 ...
New CT university president has ‘kindness and compassion,’ shares tough childhood to help all
Sharing his life’s story makes Ismaili “approachable to students and staff,” said William Lugo, sociology and criminology ...