The Aga Khan IV, Wealthy Leader of the Ismaili Muslims, Dies at 88
At the age of 20, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini inherited the reins of a Shia Muslim lineage and used his entrepreneurship to become one of the world’s richest hereditary rulers.
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Ismaili Muslims Get a New Leader, the Fifth Aga Khan
Rahim al-Hussaini, the new spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, was named as the successor to his father, who died at 88.The New York Times - 14h -
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims, dies at 88
Considered by his followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, the Aga Khan was a business magnate and philanthropist.CBS News - 1d -
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Rahim Al-Hussaini is named the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims
Rahim Al-Hussaini was named Wednesday as the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims, following the death of his father.NBC News - 8h -
The new Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims, is named
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini will succeed his late father, who founded a vast business development networkFinancial Times - 13h -
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini appointed new Aga Khan
The late Aga Khan's son has been named as his successor after the spiritual leader's will was unsealed.BBC News - 15h -
The Aga Khan IV, Wealthy Leader of the Ismaili Muslims, Dies at 88
At the age of 20, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini inherited the reins of a Shia Muslim lineage and used his entrepreneurship to become one of the world’s richest hereditary rulers.The New York Times - 19h -
Rahim al-Hussaini named as 50th Aga Khan after death of father
Prince becomes spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims after death of Karim Al-Hussaini aged 88. Rahim al-Hussaini, 53, has been named the new Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of ...The Guardian - 19h -
Rahim Al-Hussaini is named the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims
Rahim Al-Hussaini has been named as the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili MuslimsABC News - 19h -
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Billionaire and spiritual leader the Aga Khan dies
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The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist, dies at 88
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Aga Khan, philanthropist and leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies aged 88
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The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims, dies at 88
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The Aga Khan IV, Leader of the Ismaili Muslims, Dies at 88
At the age of 20, he inherited the reins of a Shia Muslim lineage and used his entrepreneurship to become one of the world’s wealthiest hereditary rulers.The New York Times - 1d -
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