Prince Karim Husseini is the 49th Aga Khan and spiritual leader of the Nadali Ismaili sect. He succeeded his grandfather in 1957 at the age of 20. His successor is expected to be announced within the next few days.
The Aga Khan Development Network issued a statement expressing its condolences, saying that Prince Karim Aga Khan passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 4, 2025 in Lisbon. The statement also highlighted his role as founder and chairman of the organization and stressed that his designated successor will be announced shortly.
Prince Karim Aga Khan is known not only for his spiritual leadership but also for his extensive philanthropic work and enormous wealth. He is one of the richest men in the world and is famous for participating in horse racing.
A British national, he leads the Ismaili Muslim community, which has a population of around 12 million. His followers believe that he is a direct descendant of the Prophet’s (PBUH) daughter, Hazrat Bibi Fatima, and son-in-law, Hazrat Ali. They consider it the “gift of life”.
Despite the personal challenges he faced, his extensive charitable work continued to garner great respect. Under his leadership, numerous global initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of various communities, regardless of their religion or cultural background, were promoted.
In a statement on social media, the Aga Khan Development Network reiterated its commitment to continue the tradition of humanitarian work. The organization extended its condolences to his family and Ismaili communities around the world, and stressed its commitment to implementing development projects in line with its vision.
Prince Karim Aga Khan is of Persian origin, but his ancestors migrated to India two centuries ago. He was born in Switzerland in 1936 and spent much of his life in France, despite holding British nationality. He spent his final days in Lisbon, Portugal. In 1969, he married British model Sally Crocker Ball, with whom he had three children, two sons and a daughter. Their marriage ended after 25 years. In 1998, he married former German pop singer Princess Gabrielle, who converted to Islam and changed her name to Anna. The couple had a son, but separated six years later.
His enormous wealth allows him to own a luxury yacht, Al Mouasher, worth £100 million, as well as the famous racehorse Shergar, which was stolen in Ireland in 1983 and has never been recovered.
His family includes his children (Princess Zahra, Prince Raheem, Prince Hussein, and Prince Ali Mohammed), in addition to his brother Prince Ayman Mohammed, his half-sister Princess Yasmeen, and four grandchildren.
The Aga Khan was the son of Prince Aly Khan and John Jared Buller. He spent his childhood in Nairobi, Kenya, then studied at Collège Le Rossi in Switzerland, and graduated from Harvard University in 1959 with a degree in Islamic history.
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