New title holder becomes the spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims

Rahim Al-Hussaini has been named the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims.

He was designated as the Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, in his father’s will. His father died on Tuesday in Portugal.

The Aga Khan is considered by his followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and is treated as a head of state.

The Aga Khan Development Network and the Ismaili religious community announced earlier that His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV and 49th hereditary imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, died surrounded by his family.

It said his burial and will-reading will be held in the coming days, followed by an homage ceremony.

More details soon…