Death of Aga Khan: An obituary for the pioneer of Islam

Death of Aga Khan: An obituary for the pioneer of Islam

the AGA Khan, the head of the Muslim Ismailites, died at the age of 88. Karim Al Husseini, as he was called with a bourgeois name, died on Tuesday in Lisbon in the circle of his family, such as the faith community and its foundation, the AGA Khan Development Network. The successor as a spiritual leader is still announced and takes place in accordance with his will. King Charles III. expressed his "deepest regret" about the loss of his long -time friend, while Malala Yousafzai spoke their condolences to the family and praised the tireless efforts of the AGA Khan for Education and Development, as nzz.ch reported.

The AGA Khan was not only recognized by a significant religious leader, but also as a liberal pioneer of Islam. He defined the faith as rational and peaceful and vehemently campaigned against ignorance, which he saw as the cause of many conflicts. Al Husseini took over the role of religious leader in 1957 at the age of 20 and was considered the descendant of the Prophet Mohammed. As one of the richest men in the world, a French court estimated his assets to "at least ten billion euros". He led various charitable projects, including the AGA Khan Development Network, which is active in the areas of education, health and infrastructure worldwide, which also led to an improvement in living conditions in poverty regions, such as vienna.at reported.

the AGA Khan, a jet setter and horse lover, was not only known for his political and economic insights, but also for his success in horse racing. His famous race horse Shergar was the most expensive in the world in the 1970s. Despite his personal successes, his legacy was primarily the establishment of institutions that promoted education and development initiatives in poorer countries. His impeccable commitment to build bridges between cultures and beliefs is estimated by supporters and reviews and remains essential at a time when interreligious tensions are often the order of the day.