Davos [Switzerland]: Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, passed away in Lisbon on 4 February 2025, ...

His death was announced by the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The prince was the 49th hereditary imam of the Ismaili Muslims and traced his lineage directly back to Prophet Muhammad.

As Aga Khan – derived from Turkish and Persian words to mean commanding chief – he was believed by Ismailis to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad through the prophet’s cousin and ...

His father died Tuesday in Portugal. The Aga Khan is considered by his followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and is treated as a head of state. The Aga Khan Development Network ...

Considered by followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was a student when his... PARIS — The Aga Khan, who became the spiritual leader ...

Considered by his followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, the Aga Khan was a student when his grandfather passed over his playboy father as his successor to lead the diaspora ...

Considered by his followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was a student when his grandfather passed over his playboy father as his ...