Davos, Feb. 5 -- Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, passed away in Lisbon on 4 February 2025, aged 88, surrounded by his family.

Karim Al-Hussaini, 88, was the founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network.

The Aga Khan Development Network has announced that the process of selecting his successor will follow shortly.

Leaders and staff of the network have offered their condolences to the family of Prince Karim Aga Khan and to the Ismaili community worldwide.

In a post on X, Aga Khan Development Network stated, "As we honour the legacy of our founder, Prince Karim Aga Khan, we continue to work with our partners to improve the qu...