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Prince Rahim Aga Khan

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V named 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims

Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V was named the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, following the unsealing of the Will of his late father, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, who died in Lisbon, Portugal on February 4, 2025, aged 88.

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.

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.

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His Highness the Aga Khan IV, 1936-2025

His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, 1936-2025

His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), passed away peacefully in Lisbon on February 4, 2025, aged 88, surrounded by his family.

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A future where we all thrive together needs strong foundations.

For more than 55 years, (since 1967), we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally-driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life.

Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society, and businesses, as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive together. Learn more about AKDN here.

3million

students reached annually, from early childhood to primary and secondary grades to vocational training, university degrees, and professional development

8million

people supported for health and nutrition and water and sanitation programs

10million

people served through long-term partnerships with civil society organizations (around 40% women-led)

10,000hectares

land and natural resources assets, which generates clean and reliable electricity

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The voices of civil society will reflect and express the growing complexity of society, not as autonomous fragments, but as diversified institutions seeking the common good. And I believe that the voices of civil society can be among the most powerful forces in our time.
HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN
BROWN UNIVERSITY, MARCH 10, 2014