Prince Rahim Named 50th Imam of Shia Ismaili Muslims
Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V has been named the 50th Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community. This announcement follows the passing of his father, Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, who led the community for decades.
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V has been officially named the 50th Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community. He succeeded his father, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV. He passed away on February 4, 2025, at the age of 88 in Lisbon, Portugal.
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) confirmed the appointment following the unsealing of the late Aga Khan IV’s will. Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, 53, is the eldest son of Aga Khan IV and his first wife, Princess Salimah. He was born on October 12, 1971, and studied at Phillips Academy Andover and Brown Uni...