A BEACON OF INSPIRATION
His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him), became 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims at the age of 20 on 11 July, 1957 following the death of his grandfather, Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III (2 November, 1877 – 11 July, 1957).
Since his youth, His Highness has guided the spiritual growth of his followers and worked tirelessly for their material welfare and progress. He has articulated that education, self-help, unity, character and generosity as well as the ethic of keeping a balance between the spiritual (din) and temporal (dunya) are the elements which keep a community vibrant and healthy and lead to enlightenment and dignity.
The Aga Khan has described his mission as encompassing not only the interpretation of matters of faith, but also the economic, social, and cultural environments. This engagement, grounded in the ethics of Islam, has led to initiatives by him that, over the past five decades, has led to the improvement, well-being and dignity of human beings in some of the world’s poorest, most deprived and most diverse communities regardless of faith, origin or gender.
This series will try to tell the story of His Highness the Aga Khan and the Ismaili community by presenting the grand panorama of the 49th Imam through a collection of compact, lucid, incisive and authoritative articles. It is sincerely hoped that our greatest asset, the readers, will play their part by submitting anecdotes and photographs to make this a unique series. Please email your contributions to simerg@aol.com, subject “Aga Khan IV Series.”
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His Highness the Aga Khan IV Series Readings
(latest on top)
His Highness the Aga Khan’s Foresight and Wisdom at Age 20
“The Power of Wisdom” – His Highness the Aga Khan’s Interview with Politique Internationale
Ismaili Imam Bestowed With Honorary Canadian Citizenship at Foundation Ceremony for Aga Khan Museum
Key Themes of His Highness the Aga Khan’s Speeches Made During His Golden Jubilee Celebrations
Key Themes of His Highness the Aga Khan’s Speeches Between 2000 and July 2007
Timeline of His Highness the Aga Khan’s Awards and Honours
Click for Prince Karim Aga Khan, Honours, Part I
August 18, 2010 at 10:20 am
The Imam’s accomplishments make me a proud Ismaili.
May 30, 2010 at 5:35 am
Hazar Imam – be with me forever and ever.
May 17, 2010 at 6:30 am
Hope that our Imam is always with us!!!!
April 27, 2010 at 4:06 pm
Our Imam is Leader.