Aga Khan, who became the spiritual leader of the ... material empire built on billions of dollars in tithes into building homes, hospitals and schools in developing countries, has died.

His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was considered by his followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and was the 49th hereditary imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. View on euronews ...

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The Aga Khan is considered the bringer of life and descendent of Prophet Muhammad by the Ismaili community, and whoever is crowned with the title enjoys the status of a god in their eyes. Dec. 24, ...