Latest news with #AgaKhanV
Express Tribune
12-02-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V accedes as 50th imam
LISBON: Prince Rahim Aga Khan V formally acceded as the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community in a historic ceremony held at The Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon, Portugal. The event, attended by global leaders of the Ismaili community, marked the official transition of leadership following the passing of his father, Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. During the ceremony, Ismaili leaders from around the world pledged spiritual allegiance to the new Imam on behalf of the global Ismaili community. The momentous occasion was livestreamed in Jamatkhanas (places of gathering) across more than 35 countries, allowing Ismailis worldwide to participate virtually. In his address, Aga Khan V paid tribute to his late father, Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, and expressed gratitude to his family for their support. He also thanked the governments of Portugal and Egypt for their recognition of his father's contributions and for facilitating dignified funeral arrangements. Speaking to the international community for the first time as their Imam, Aga Khan V pledged to dedicate his life to care for the spiritual and material well-being of the Ismaili Jamat. He underscored the core principles of the Ismaili Muslim faith, stressing the importance of maintaining a balance between spiritual and worldly responsibilities. His message centred on universal values of peace, tolerance, inclusion and humanitarian service, urging his followers to actively contribute to the societies in which they live. He also called upon the Ismaili community to take a leadership role in addressing climate change, stressing the need for environmental responsibility. Having been deeply involved in the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) for decades, Aga Khan V pledged to continue fostering stability while embracing measured change. He reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining strong partnerships with governments and international organisations, following in his father's footsteps to promote peace, stability and sustainable development.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Is Named the New Aga Khan
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Following the death of his father the Aga Khan IV, Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini has been announced as the new Aga Khan—the spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims, a branch of Shia Islam. He was designated as Aga Khan V in his father's will, which was unsealed yesterday. 'Prince Rahim Aga Khan V is a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his progeny) through his daughter, Hazrat Bibi Fatima, and the Prophet's cousin and son-in-law, Hazrat Ali, the fourth Rightly Guided Caliph of Islam and the first Shia Imam,' the Aga Khan Development Network said in a statement. 'Throughout their 1,400 year history, the Ismailis have been led by a living, hereditary Imam. The Ismailis live in over 35 countries and number approximately 12 to 15 million.' Prince Rahim, the second child and eldest son of the former Aga Khan and his first wife, Sarah Crocker Poole, was born in Geneva. He went to school in the United States, attending high school at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, then graduating from Brown University with a degree in comparative literature in 1995. In 2013, he married American model Kendra Spears, and they have two children: Prince Irfan (b. 2015) and Prince Sinan (b. 2017). The couple divorced in 2022. The new Aga Khan V 'will take over a vast portfolio. The family and Ismaili institutions are stunningly wealthy: Estimates of the fortune have ranged from $1 billion to $13 billion, with holdings ranging from airlines to real estate to newspapers,' per the New York Times. He will also lead the Aga Khan Development Network, where he has worked for many years. You Might Also Like 12 Weekend Getaway Spas For Every Type of Occasion 13 Beauty Tools to Up Your At-Home Facial Game
