Aga Khan V

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Aga Khan V born?October 12, 1971
2. What is the assumed imamate?February 4, 2025, following the death of his father, Aga Khan IV
3. What is the estimated inheritance value?Over US$13.3 billion (Vanity Fair, 2013)
4. Who is the Aga Khan V?The Aga Khan V is Shah Rahim al‑Hussaini, the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Nizari Isma'ili Muslims. He leads the community with spiritual guidance and helps people around the world.
5. When did he become the Aga Khan V?He became the Aga Khan V on February 4, 2025, after his father, the Aga Khan IV, stepped down.

Hereditary Imamate: A spiritual leadership position passed down through a specific family lineage, believed to be divinely appointed.
Shia Nizari Isma'ili Muslims: A branch of Islam distinguished by its belief in a living, present Imam descended from Prophet Muhammad.
Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN): A network of private, non-denominational development agencies focused on improving quality of life globally.
Philanthropic Endeavors: Activities aimed at promoting human welfare and social good, often through charitable donations and initiatives.