In the north of the country, a village that has been isolated from the outside world for centuries is suffering from the ...

The 53-year-old was sworn in as the movement's 50th imam at a ceremony in Lisbon, where his father, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, or Aga Khan IV, died last Tuesday at the age of 88.

When international delegations attended the European Commission’s conference on Syria on March 17, Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini, or Aga Khan V, attended alongside them. Addressing the conference, he ...

According to the Ismailis, for example, the Quran conveys allegorical messages from God, and it is not the literal word of God. They also believe Muhammad to be the living embodiment of the Quran.

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.

Ismailis traditionally give a tithe, or a percentage of their earnings, to the Imam. He returned their trust by being an exceptionally enlightened leader.

HistoriCity: History of Nizari Ismailis stretches from Iran to India By Valay Singh Feb 13, 2025 11:43 AM IST ...

The new Aga Khan assumed the title following the death of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the 49th Imam of the Shia Ismailis on February 4. The 49th Imam was buried at his family mausoleum in Aswan ...

Ismailis around the world observed the ceremony via livestream in their Jamatkhanas (places of gathering) in more than 35 countries. Prince Rahim Aga Khan V named 50th hereditary Imam ...

The 53-year-old was sworn in as the movement's 50th imam at a ceremony in Lisbon, where his father, Prince Karim Al Hussaini, or Aga Khan IV, died last Tuesday at the age of 88.