Aga Khan

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. What is the spiritual and temporal leader of?The Nizari Ismāʿīli Shias
2. What is the estimated global follower count?12 to 15 million
3. Why is the Aga Khan important?He helps millions of people by running the Aga Khan Development Network, which builds schools, hospitals, and helps communities in Asia and Africa.
4. How does the Aga Khan become the leader?The title is passed from father to son, a family tradition that has lasted more than 150 years.

Imām: In Nizari Ismaili Islam, the Imām is the spiritual and temporal leader, considered a direct descendant of Prophet Muhammad.
Nizari Ismaili Shia: A major branch of Shia Islam characterized by its belief in a living, hereditary Imām and its extensive global development activities.
Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN): A comprehensive network of private, non-denominational development agencies focused on improving quality of life and fostering self-reliance.
Hereditary Succession: A system where leadership or a title is passed down through family lineage, typically from parent to child.