The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims, has died at the age of 88. He dedicated his life to serving his followers and improving the lives of people in developing countries.
The Aga Khan, Prince Karim Al Hussaini, the spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims, has died at the age of 88. He passed away on Tuesday in Portugal surrounded by his family, according to the Aga Khan Foundation. An announcement regarding his successor will be made at a later time. The Aga Khan is survived by three sons and one daughter.
The Aga Khan, also known as Mawlana Shah Karim Al Hussaini Aga Khan IV, ascended to the role of Aga Khan at the young age of 20 while still a Harvard undergraduate. He dedicated a vast material empire, built on billions of dollars in tithes, to constructing homes, hospitals, and schools in developing nations. Revered by his followers as a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, the Aga Khan was chosen as successor by his grandfather, who bypassed his playboy son. His grandfather believed that the Shia Ismaili Muslim diaspora should be led by a young man 'who has been brought up in the midst of the new age.'Over the decades, the Aga Khan transformed into a prominent business magnate and philanthropist, effortlessly navigating between the spiritual and the secular realms. A staunch defender of Islamic culture and values, he was widely recognized as a bridge builder between Muslim societies and the West, despite, or perhaps because of, his reluctance to engage in politics. The Aga Khan Development Network, his primary philanthropic organization, focused primarily on healthcare, housing, education, and rural economic development. A network of hospitals bearing his name is spread across countries where healthcare had been inadequate for the poorest, including Bangladesh, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan, where he invested tens of millions of dollars in local economic development. His keen eye for architecture led him to establish an architecture prize and programs for Islamic Architecture at MIT and Harvard. He also dedicated himself to restoring ancient Islamic structures worldwide. The true extent of the Aga Khan's financial empire remains difficult to quantify, with some reports estimating his personal wealth in the billions
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