{"id":2398927,"date":"2025-02-04T18:42:01","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T23:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aga-khan-iv-dead-at-88-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-02-04T18:44:28","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T23:44:28","slug":"aga-khan-iv-dead-at-88-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aga-khan-iv-dead-at-88-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Aga Khan IV dead at 88 &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Faga-khan-iv-dead-at-88-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2398927&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Aga Khan IV, the 49th\u2064 hereditary imam of the Nizari Ismailism sect\u2064 of Shia Islam, passed away\u2063 at the \u2062age of 88 in Lisbon, Portugal, surrounded by family.Born Mawlana Shah Karim al Hussaini in 1936, he became the Imam at the young age of 20, following his grandfather&#8217;s legacy.As a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/russians-rally-in-support-of-navalny-across-u-s\/\" title=\"Russians rally in support of Navalny across U.S.\">prominent leader<\/a> among \u200bapproximately 15 million Ismaili Muslims, he was believed to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, thus holding a meaningful spiritual status.<\/p>\n<p>Aga Khan IV\u2063 was known for\u200d his immense wealth,with an estimated fortune exceeding $13 billion,and was involved in many humanitarian efforts,requiring followers to contribute about 10% of thier income to support religious \u2062and\u2062 charitable activities. \u200cHe epitomized a\u200b blend of modernity and tradition, leading a progressive sect while also engaging \u200bin luxury pursuits like racehorse \u200bbreeding and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">owning significant properties worldwide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>His successor \u2063has yet to be publicly disclosed, \u200dbut it will follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-blocks-ny-gun-law-excoriates-democrats-trying-to-eviscerate-the-bill-of-rights\/\" title=\"Judge Blocks NY Gun Law, Excoriates Democrats Trying To \u2018Eviscerate The Bill Of Rights\u2019\">historical traditions<\/a> of\u200c succession in the Ismaili community.The details surrounding the inheritance of his title and fortune will\u200b be \u200drevealed in accordance with his will. He had two marriages, both of which ended in divorce, and he leaves\u200b behind\u200b three sons and one daughter. The title &#8220;Aga\u2064 Khan&#8221; has historical \u2062significance, given that it was first conferred in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/prager-the-human-need-to-feel-important-and-how-government-squelches-it\/\" title=\"PR...R: The Human Need To Feel Important \u2013 And How Government Squelches It\">early 19th century<\/a> and translates to &#8220;great king.&#8221;  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Aga Khan IV dead at 88<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1976075\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary imam of the Nizari Isma&rsquo;ilism sect of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/islam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Shia Islam<\/a>, has died in Lisbon, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/portugal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Portugal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The billionaire religious leader, whose birth name was Mawlana Shah Karim al Hussaini, died surrounded by his family, the <a href=\"https:\/\/transition.ismaili\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Ismaili community announced<\/a> Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>He was believed by Ismaili Muslims to be the direct descendant of the prophet Mohammad after inheriting the title from his grandfather, the third Aga Khan. His successor has not yet been publicly announced.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Mawlana Shah Karim&rsquo;s successor, as the 50th Shia Imami Ismaili Imam, has been designated in conformity with the historical Shia Imami Ismaili tradition and practice of&nbsp;<em>nass<\/em>,&rdquo; the Ismaili community announced following news of the Aga Khan&rsquo;s passing.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Aga Khan, spiritual head of Ismaili Muslims, listens to a speech during the inauguration of the restored 16th century Humayun&rsquo;s Tomb in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013. (AP Photo\/Manish Swarup)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The heir to the imam&rsquo;s office and considerable fortune was reportedly &ldquo;recorded in his will&rdquo; and will be read &ldquo;in the presence of the Imam&rsquo;s family and senior international Jamati leaders&rdquo; at a later date.<\/p>\n<p>Aga Khan IV was born in 1936 in Geneva and was named imam by his grandfather at the age of 20, skipping a generation due to his father&rsquo;s public scandals surrounding his love for women and parties.<\/p>\n<p>Typically dressed in perfectly tailored suits and speaking with a posh British accent, the reclusive yet eccentric multibillionaire stood out among Muslim leaders for his distinctly Westernized character.<\/p>\n<p>Aga Khan III said his grandson was the perfect candidate to inherit the position due to his youth and the rapid changes taking place around the world in the &ldquo;atomic age,&rdquo; which required a fresh outlook.<\/p>\n<p>He was among the wealthiest royals in the world with a fortune in excess of $13 billion, and he was a mainstay of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">European high society<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to leading one of the most progressive, esoteric, and liberalized sects of Islam, the imam was an accomplished racehorse breeder and proponent of Islamic architecture. <\/p>\n<p>He owned the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Sardinia and kept two private jets for his personal use. His portfolio included properties in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">France<\/a>, Portugal, Ireland, and more.<\/p>\n<p>The office of the Aga Khan is a position of nearly divine status among approximately 15 million Ismaili Muslims.<\/p>\n<p>Ismailis are compelled by the doctrines of their faith to send roughly 10% of their monthly income to the Aga Khan for use in religious and humanitarian efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Aga Khan IV was married twice, with both unions ending in divorce. He has one daughter and three sons. The office will be passed to one of his children, almost certainly a male.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>However, as established by his grandfather, there is no guarantee that age will play a factor.<\/p>\n<p>The title &ldquo;Aga Khan&rdquo; was first given to the 46th Ismaili imam in 1818 by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">shah of Iran<\/a> and roughly translates to &ldquo;great king.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1976075\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1976075\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aga Khan IV, 49th imam of Nizari Isma&#8217;ilism, dies at 88<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3468,"featured_media":2398928,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AP312312152531.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[49823,42954,5191,4133,32229],"class_list":["post-2398927","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-aga-khan-iv","tag-historical-figures","tag-leadership","tag-news","tag-obituary"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AP312312152531.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2398927","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3468"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2398927"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2398927\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2398931,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2398927\/revisions\/2398931"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2398928"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2398927"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2398927"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2398927"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}