Family of the Aga Khan

The Aga Khan is the hereditary prince and Imam of the Nizari Ismaili Muslims. Aga Hasan Ali Ali Shah, 46th Imam of the Ismailis was given the title of Aga Khan by the Shah of Persia in the 19th Century. Since that time there have been four Aga Khans. The Ismaili are the second largest Muslim group of the Shiah branch. The Aga Khans have, especially in the 20th Century, become very prominent social and cultural figures and leaders in international organizations. Prince Aly Khan grabbed a great deal of attention when he married the iconic actress Rita Hayworth. The current Imam, Prince Aga Khan IV, was born in Switzerland and devotes most of his time to 3rd World development, promoting equality for women and the preservation of Islamic art and architecture.

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[TheSultanKarim]

I am an Ismaili Muslim and am extremely proud to be one. Ismailis do not insult others, do not practice name calling, and do not hate others. We believe in the brotherhood of the Ummah. Ismailis improve the quality of life of all peoples in the communities in which we live regardless of race,color,or ethnicity. We forgive you for name calling. We pray to Allah that may he bless you with the understanding that the purpose of human existence is to serve the underprivileged. Beautiful family!

[TheSultanKarim]

The Aga Khan is improving the quality of life of all peoples in the some of the world's poorest countries regardless of race, color, or ethnicity. For example, Aga Khan schools, Aga Khan hospitals, Aga Khan rural support programmes are institutions that operate on a no profit and no dividend policy. Their primary purpose is to uplift the quality of life of all peoples. The Aga Khan follows both The Quran and Our Beloved Prophet (PBUH). He is authentic Islam. Follow His example.

[izmirica]

@TheSultanKarim

Good on you. I'm Sunni, we are all Muslims, and I have great respect for your Aga Khan. Done alot for the Ummah. Like Mahathir Mohamad of Malaysia and now Erdogan of Turkey.

[shubroto81]

I am a hindu and the only tolerant and open minded muslims I have met in my life are aga khanis and sufis and some ahmedias. they are the only muslms I have respect for.

[crazyhot2000]

@sharmeen28 ... it's batini not batuni lol..

[Jamat786]

Amazing pictures. Long live the Imam.

Our Imam is doing so much for a better world and we Ismaili's are benefiting from his work. He is doing everything...Everything. Thanks to our Imam, the world is getting to know who we really are... Or shall i say, who "YOU ARE"

[ThePeaceinworld]

a BRILLIANT PAKISTANI

[sharmeen28]

Aga Khan in his farmans all the essence of Quran.He can never take Ismailis away from Quran.Ismaili Tarika is based on batuni tarika..v all are connected to Allah bcoz we are created by Him from one nafs.Though all traditions are not followed by Ismailis which are followed by Muslims but our traditions reflect Quran's interpretations.He spoke about humanity,Early morning bandagi, etc are all mentioned in the Quran.He is Hadi who shows us right path.He told in his farman to read Quran.

[sharmeen28]

Ismailism is based on Batuni Tarika.Aga Khan never against the traditions of muslims.In one one his Farmans he said to read the Quran.Though his farmans are not related to Quran's ayats, but v all ismailis believe that the essence of Quran is interpreted by him.He says about humanity,early morning 4 'oclock bandagi,etc and all these things are mentioned in Quran.Aga Khan is

Hadi , a way whose guidance will help us to reach Allah.That is the ultimate goal

of us.He cant take us away from Quran.

[TheSultanKarim]

The Aga Khan is improving the quality of life of all peoples in the some of the world's poorest countries regardless of race, color, or ethnicity. For example, Aga Khan schools, Aga Khan hospitals, Aga Khan rural support programmes are institutions that operate on a no profit and no dividend policy. Their primary purpose is to uplift the quality of life of all peoples. The Aga Khan follows both The Quran and Our Beloved Prophet (PBUH). He is authentic Islam. Follow His example.

[farhaanassar]

All ismaili's are Sufi's, but not all Sufi's are Ismaili. It is a shame of the way sunnis and shia's act. It is too bad they do not have guidance from Imam-e-Zaman as we do. Its amazing how much Imam loves all religions not just Ismailis. Sultan Muhammed Shah said that he cannot leave the sunni's and shia (from his help) because they are his grandparents Ummah. (Prophet Muhammed S.A.S) Imamat is so amazing and inshallah the world will be able to see during this Kaljug.