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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Rahim Al-Hussaini is named the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims
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The new Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims, is named
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Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini appointed new Aga Khan
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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 - 21h -
Rahim Al-Hussaini is named the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims
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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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Considered a direct descendant of the prophet Muhammad, the Aga Khan spent billions on homes, hospitals and schools in developing countries. The Aga Khan, who became the spiritual leader of the ...The Guardian - 1d -
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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