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[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

The King is pleased to grant the new Aga Khan the title “His Highness”.

[Paige Alexander, Carter Center CEO @P_AlexanderCEO]

Our hearts go out to the family of Aga Khan IV and to the entire Ismaili community. While we mourn his passing, we honor his legacy as a peacemaker, humanitarian, and compassionate global leader.

[Prime Minister of Canada @CanadianPM]

Today, we join millions of Ismaili Muslims in mourning the passing of His Highness the Aga Khan. On behalf of all Canadians, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offers his deepest condolences to the Aga Khan’s family and friends. Read his statement: https://t.co/JCzhUuLfpj

[Kristalina Georgieva @KGeorgieva]

I am deeply saddened by the passing of His Highness Aga Khan IV. A visionary leader who championed global development, education, and inclusion. My heartfelt condolences to his family and the Ismaili community.

[Amina J Mohammed @AminaJMohammed]

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un

I am deeply saddened by the passing of His Highness the Aga Khan.
A lifelong advocate for peace and human development, his faith, commitment, and generosity improved the lives of many.
My prayers are with his family and the world's Ismaili Muslims.
May Allah swt give him Al-Jannah Firdaus

[Frank Hartmann @GERonAsia]

We mourn the passing of Karim Aga Khan IV, esteemed spiritual leader of the Ismaili community. His unwavering commitment to promoting tolerance will be remembered. His humanitarian engagement lives on through the legacy of the Aga Khan Foundation, a key partner of 🇩🇪 int’l coop.

[Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) @State_SCA]

Sending our sincere condolences on the passing of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. This is a great loss to the Ismaili community and other admirers and partners around the world. We honor his compassion and contributions to education, health, and development for people in need.

[President of Ireland @PresidentIRL]

Statement by President Michael D. Higgins on the death of the Aga Khan https://t.co/c93y61EwU4

[Aga Khan Development Network @akdn]

Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V was today named the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, following the unsealing of the Will of his late father, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, who died in Lisbon, Portugal yesterday, aged 88.

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V is a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his progeny) through his daughter, Hazrat Bibi Fatima, and the Prophet’s cousin and son-in-law, Hazrat Ali, the fourth Rightly Guided Caliph of Islam and the first Shia Imam.

Throughout their 1,400 year history, the Ismailis have been led by a living, hereditary Imam. The Ismailis live in over 35 countries and number approximately 12 to 15 million.

[Justin Vaïsse @JustinVaisse]

Today the @ParisPeaceForum is mourning the passing of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan 😔 and presents its condolences to his family & all Ismaelis.
A man of peace, a humanist and an intellectual, he attended xx editions of PPF and AKDN is a key member of our Board.
#AgaKhanIV

[Penny Mordaunt @PennyMordaunt]

His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, was a great friend to the UK. My thoughts are with his family, the many organisations he supported and the Ismaili Muslim community. @AKF_Global @akdn

[Weatherhead Center for International Affairs @HarvardWCFIA]

We remember these words well, and mourn the news of his passing yesterday. Watch the video of the Aga Khan's Jodidi Lecture, delivered at Harvard ten years ago, for more inspiration: https://t.co/6hvKiki6RF

[Filippo Grandi @FilippoGrandi]

With my colleagues at UNHCR, I wish to express heartfelt condolences to his family, the Ismaili community and our friends at @akdn on the passing of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, remembering his exemplary commitment to culture, philanthropy and humanitarian causes.

[Emmanuel Macron @EmmanuelMacron]

Le Prince Aga Khan a consacré sa vie à promouvoir la paix, la tolérance et le développement. Son engagement pour le dialogue entre les cultures restera une source d’inspiration pour nous tous. À sa famille et à ses proches, mes condoléances.

[Asia Society @AsiaSociety]

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Aga Khan IV, who was honored with an Asia Society Asia Game Changer Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. In his acceptance speech, he emphasized his hope and prayer for “peace in every community, in every country of the world.”

[Aga Khan Foundation @AKF_Global]

His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), passed away peacefully in Lisbon on 4 February 2025, aged 88, surrounded by his family.

The announcement of his designated successor will follow.

Aga Khan IV established the Aga Khan Foundation in 1967 to bring together human, financial and technical resources to address the challenges faced by the poorest and most marginalised communities in the world. The Foundation operates in 18 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America.

The management, staff and volunteers of the Aga Khan Foundation offer our condolences to the family of His Highness and to the Ismaili community worldwide. As we honour the legacy of our founder, Prince Karim Aga Khan, we continue to work with our partners to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities across the world.

[Malala Yousafzai @Malala]

I pass on my deepest condolences to HH Prince Karim Aga Khan’s family and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace. His legacy will continue to live on through the incredible work he led for education, health and development around the world.

[U.S. Representative Sylvester Turner @repsturner]

I join countless others across our nation and the world in extending my heartfelt condolences to the family and the @TheIsmaili community on the passing of His Highness Prince Mawlana Shah Karim Al-Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV.

I had the honor of meeting His Highness in 2018, a meaningful encounter that led to the decision to establish the 8th Ismaili Center in the heart of Houston.

[Justin Trudeau @JustinTrudeau]

The Aga Khan devoted his life to peace and prosperity for all. He worked across continents and cultures to resolve the world’s greatest humanitarian challenges: poverty, education, and gender inequality.

He was an extraordinary man of vision, faith, and generosity, and I know his legacy will live on through the many lives he touched. 

Following the news of his passing, my family and I send our condolences to His Highness’ family, his many friends, and to all Ismaili Muslims in Canada and around the world who are mourning this loss.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

I am deeply saddened by the news that His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, has passed away. He was a symbol of peace, tolerance and compassion in our troubled world.

I express my deepest condolences to His Highness’s family and the Ismaili community.