Billionaire and Islamic Spiritual Leader Aga Khan Dies at the Age of 88 | Vantage| Palki Sharma|N18G

Billionaire and Islamic Spiritual Leader Aga Khan Dies at the Age of 88 | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G
Billionaire and Islamic spiritual leader the Aga Khan died on Tuesday aged 88, leaving millions of followers in mourning across the world. Prince Karim al-Husseini was regarded as a direct descendent of the Prophet Mohammed, given nearly divine-status as the 49th hereditary imam of the Ismaili sect of Shia Islam. The spiritual leader was also known for his development work around the world and his interest in race horsing. Palki Sharma brings you the legacy of the Aga Khan.
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[@abac25]

Thank You, The Aga Khan!! I got a second chance to live after being treated at one of the hospitals you built in South Asia and have lived a productive life for 30 years now!! Your legacy will always remain as one of the most generous men to have walked planet earth

[@a-bexplorer49]

His services towards humanity must be remembered for decades after decades.. his legacy will be continued ❤

[@Amer.Rai.]

Highlight please

[@adamgulamhusein8768]

More than 700 hospitals built and/or managed by the AKDN. More than 200 schools built and managed by AKS. More than 40,000 Early Childhood Development Centers built and managed by the AKDN, and much, much more. The majority of this work is done in poor, 3rd world countries. “I am unsure where to begin to describe this great citizen of the world. Aga Khan the humanist, the peace-builder, the democrat, the philanthropist or an esteemed ambassador between civilizations. His Highness the Aga Khan is a tireless humanist whose views and beliefs are employed for the service of people and in the true expression of humanity.” - Hamid Karzai, Afghanistan’s President He will forever be missed and his contributions forever cherished.

[@jakebob8116]

Hamid Karzai was a puppet of the west. like Shah shujah of British puppet. like Dr Najeb and 😢Babrak. of Russia puppet.

[@FarazSaleem-t3v]

@@adamgulamhusein8768 Well Most Expense Schools And Hospitals What a Great Donation to the nation 😂🤣🤣🤣

[@Prashant_Pandey4]

Only for Muslims , Muslims are very conservative.

[@SakMin3028]

@@FarazSaleem-t3vyou should do some research and see where all the schools were made before you show your ignorance to the world!

[@FarazSaleem-t3v]

@SakMin3028 No Benefit for the poor those schools and Hospitals are Far more expensive then affordable If you know the reality

[@SusanMertz-x8s]

I Hit $32,590 today. Thank you for all the knowledge and nuggets you had thrown my way over the last week. i started with 5k in last week 2025... now i just hit $32,590

[@JohnnyBrown-b1s]

How did you manage to achieve that level of growth? I've been trying everything I can to improve my investments, I want to retire in a few years and I need a better diversification

[@ChrissieChanning]

Same here waking up every 14th of each month to 57,000 dollars it’s a blessing to I and my family… I can now retire knowing that I have a steady income❤️Big gratitude to Ms Evelyn Vera

[@JoBowers-k2n]

Timing is crucial, and as Ms Evelyn Vera suggests, it's often wise to make purchases during market downturns, prioritize acquiring solid assets, and explore options that allow you to generate passive income while yu invest

[@EvenlyFleck]

After I raised up to 325k trading with her I bought a new House and a car here in the states 🇺🇸🇺🇸. Glory to God.shalom.

[@EvanPollock-f8y]

I've seen this name before and I'm now interested. Could you let me know how I can reach her?

[@mucyo2024]

May his soul rest in peace. He did alot of good here in Uganda.

[@yasminachwa4334]

Yes ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Capricornian76]

The sun has set, but your light will never fade. Rest in eternal peace. Your service, vision, institutions and legacy will continue to inspire and benefit millions across the world.

[@Ali_kazi_mumbai]

Condolences from Mumbai India

[@yasminachwa4334]

Same ❤❤❤❤

[@MundiaKamau]

I am from Kenya, in East Africa, and Prince Karim (Aga Khan IV), his brother Prince Amyn, and their mother, Joan, actually lived here in Kenya during World War II of 1939 to 1945. Rest in Peace, Prince Karim. Regards, Michael M. Kamau, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, 6th February 2025.

[@Eniola0ne]

How I wish every human being will be like Highness Aga khan. I went to Aga khan Hospital in Dar es Salaam. Is high standards hospital, with all equipment. May your soul rest.

[@SyedIrshadMurtaza]

Our beloved Imam who blessed us with numerous barakah and happiness.

[@shagaskincare1149]

Yes, I am proud to be an Ismaili Muslim. My heart aches for losing him

[@amitkotadia9570]

U from?

[@amiralibhojani3012]

Lots of prayers Upon Our beloved spiritual Imam sahab...

[@kenissa5890]

A devoted leader to his Ismaili community, and work for humanity, flourished education, health and Islamic architecture. He gives idea of pluralism and modesty to his follower many thanks 🙏 ❤

[@yasminachwa4334]

Very true

[@yasminachwa4334]

❤❤❤❤

[@Safz-c9b]

❤❤❤ Aga khan also won many many awards internationally, in India he won Padma Bhushan from the Indian government ! For his contribution in social projects in India including cleaning ganga river

[@manumudgal5776]

Yeh in 2015 by Pranab Mukharjee.

[@alimuhammedkhorasi8743]

He was conferred with the Padma Vibhushan award, which is higher than Padma Bhushan

[@amiralibhojani3012]

Please correct it It is a Padma Vibu- Bhusan the 2 nd largest Award of India

[@fs5882]

He was the greatest man of his time. May he rest in peace.

[@Shahid_Vegdani]

The greatest leader ever. He's bridge between West and East

[@PeacefulMountainLandscap-ze5lx]

Devastated 😭😔😩 may he rest in peace Condolences from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@yasminachwa4334]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cocoaorange1]

He seemed like a caring , nice guy. The world needs more like him. RIP. That is sad his horse was kidnapped years ago.

[@TheShafaqhussain]

A great leader with a great legacy , a true champion of pluralism ❤

[@mrsakhi.08]

Thank you Moula for everything ❤

[@yasminachwa4334]

Yes the our beloved moula bapa

[@yasminachwa4334]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@syedmuhammadfaheem8662]

Agha khani Ismaili is The most progressive sect in Islam

[@Amer.Rai.]

You please tell me something about your faith. Why Agha Khani girls do not be friends with me just because Am not Agha Khani.

[@FarazSaleem-t3v]

@@syedmuhammadfaheem8662 🤣🤣😂😂😂😂 agha khanis are not part of Islam They believe in there imaam action Not Allah And His Prophet Muhammed (PBUH). IN FACT MUSLIM ARE THOSE WHO FOLLOW QURAN AND MUHAMMED (PBUH)

[@mohsinnawaz451]

@@FarazSaleem-t3v dear, you should reponder on your knowledge about shia imami ismaili muslims. it seems you lack enough information about us.

[@FarazSaleem-t3v]

@mohsinnawaz451 might be lack of knowledge.Answer me some Questions Do your Imam Prays Like Muslims and Which Testament do you guys read First answer these then we will go further

[@Am-pk3zh]

Condolences from EL Wak gedo Somalia he was man of humanity 😢

[@akMassage-w1z]

El wak got my attention, it's my former village be4 I moved to Canada.....how is life their buddy

[@mubashir_talha]

He was a prominent leader of the Muslim ummah more than a philanthropist or a business man.His role was more religious rather than political and social.

[@abuebrahimlakhani191]

Correction, Sorry not the ummah only the ismailee sect!

[@notout841]

​@@abuebrahimlakhani191firqaparasti ke jaraseen kab khatm honge??? Netanyahu hi khatm karega...! kYa yaar saqeefa wale jab sochte hain gand sochte hain

[@susanchan941]

@@abuebrahimlakhani191 The Ismailee sect is part of our ummah. Peace and God bless.

[@Azrael-pc1dz]

@@susanchan941says who???

[@alimurtaza6318]

@@Azrael-pc1dz says majority of muslim scholars

[@dy6682]

The Ismailis are peaceful people . Time waits for no one . RIP sir .

[@Don.Aw6752]

Islam and peace its like water and oil

[@moonfour4]

​@Don.Aw6752 ismali are really peacfull quite progressive and at a 95% of litteracy rate especially when compared . Im not Ismaili . Im a liberal from a shia family

[@AymanGamingOfficial]

@@moonfour4thank you for your kind words, i am a shia ismaili muslim thank you ❤

[@HariomRay-uj5xo]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 what a joke

[@AymanGamingOfficial]

@@HariomRay-uj5xo you don’t know who we are and how progressive we are brother

[@Skymaster.47]

Thank You His Highness, for your service and contribution to the betterment of millions of lives.

[@ksumar]

Prince Rahim, his son has been appointed to be his successor.

[@Mutasis_Mutandis]

His eldest son.

[@lulu-xt5gs]

Is he behind Agha khan hospitals.

[@Riddletron]

Yes

[@laylaali5977]

Yes

[@yasminachwa4334]

He is doing too many good deeds it is impossible impossible to count

[@harunorrashid6017]

May his soul rest in eternal peace! He was a great philanthropist, had avid passion for art and architecture. We think he deserved Nobel Peace Prize!

[@khadija4801]

Thank you Mowla for everything 🙏 ❤😊

[@veenaseth2287]

He did a lot of charity. He was a great leader, promoting pluralism unlike many of ourcurrent leaders that promote hate and division.

[@kalsangboztemir7962]

He was not a politician

[@bossoheliasafrokodzo2899]

A colossus goes home. May his soul rest in peace ❤❤❤

[@abuebrahimlakhani191]

He had nothing to do with Islam. Born a white westerner. Died a white westerner. Never lived a day of his life with his people

[@MujahidKhan-r3o]

Thank you Moula for everything you are still in our heart❤😢❤❤

[@Rjail-nj8mp]

One of the very greatest leaders of Islam in living memory

[@chasefancy3092]

The religion is not accepted by God. The Archangel "Jibril" does not consider them Muslims.

[@hshakeem]

His grandfather Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah Agha Khan III was the 1st president of All India Muslim League on its formation in 1906. He financed the purchase of Gawadar by Pakistan from Oman in 1958. May they both rest in peace.

[@MZaki-db7ll]

May his departed soul rest with peace in Jannah.

[@Ayella_256]

This man built all this with 1Bn to 13BN. Wow 😢

[@zulfiqarshah3108]

being a ismaili, thank you for this

[@Janctrl143]

Deeply sadden 😢 RIP

In Pakistan Ismaili are around 1℅ of population, but they are best in Health, education. His followers are most progressive and civilized in Pakistan. Other sect shia, Suni, brelvi, should learn from him

[@mohsinaziz2000]

A specimen for modern Islam. Progressive, forward looking, scientific

[@Okeezy-v7g]

Exactly! Wish the warmongers could pick leaves.

[@farid7838]

Ismaili sect is NOT Islam. You do not even pray or open the noble Quran. Dumb idolaters!

[@HamzaHassan-f9l]

😂 shut up , islam dosnt need modern , modern people need islam

[@yasminachwa4334]

I love u ya ail bapa thank you for everything and u are earning to many good deeds u have done a lot for everyone I love u❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉

[@Safz-c9b]

Great report ❤ by palki

[@monicanath4859]

Thank you for everything Mowla! Ya Ali madad 🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼!

[@maruthipriyanka7273]

Rest in peace. Wonderful contribution to humanity

[@tr7426]

إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ, It's truly a significant loss for the world. His legacy of generosity, his vision for better tomorrow, and commitment to pluralism is inspiring and will undoubtedly continue to have a lasting impact on the world.

[@RobloxGamer-k5x]

Condolences from Bangladesh

[@SultanHasanKhan]

My condolnces from Pakistan

[@yasminachwa4334]

❤❤❤

[@discoverchina1885]

May allah bless him ❤

[@zeeshanraza617]

Where are you from?

[@yasminachwa4334]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@abuebrahimlakhani191]

I thought you guys considered him God incarnate!

[@Xav_MC]

@@abuebrahimlakhani191 no we don't

[@drpradeepsahu2989]

Sorry my condolences to him 🙏

[@yasminachwa4334]

❤❤❤❤

[@justiceforall5782]

Through the Aga Khan Development Network(AKDN), he transformed lives by advancing education, healthcare, culture, and economic development across continents. His life was marked by service to humanity, irrespective of race, gender, ethnicity or religion. His enduring legacy of philanthropy will continue to inspire generations. As founder of world's largest private international development organisation, he was a beacon of hope for the underprivileged and vulnerable everywhere . His vision led to remarkable achievements in education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation. The Aga Khan built schools that shaped futures, hospitals that saved lives, and created opportunities that uplifted entire communities.He has been widely recognized for his efforts in humanitarian work, architecture,education, and development.Among his notable accolades are the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award,Nishan e Pakistan, the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, the Archon Award, the Champion for Global Change etc. Additionally, he has received honorary doctorates from prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge,Brown etc.

[@sharminalibhai2117]

multiple marriages??? Does 2 qualify as multiple?

[@msdolly6101981]

More than 1 is multiple

[@Kami-hm2eh]

A poor mentality will go around such things, how many wives,how much wealth and so many..wasn't there anything else in your mind..?didn't you read the whole story, or you should at least read the comments..

[@Mutasis_Mutandis]

Yes.

[@samirsayani5777]

We proud to be Ismaili

[@akmalkhan3401]

Not Muslim??

[@Noor-q7g1b]

@@akmalkhan3401 ismailis are muslim

[@socraticdialogue29.]

@@akmalkhan3401 Ismailis are not Muslims, they worship Aga Khan

[@abuebrahimlakhani191]

Yes proud, say that when you stand in front of Allah on r the Day of Judgment. He will disown you. He in fact will pleading for his life

[@akmalkhan3401]

@ Yes that is what i mean

[@mariyarupani2641]

😢Reast in peace... Our Aga khan ji.... 😢

[@Hussaeinnali]

Proud to be Ismaili❤ ya Ali

[@sunderviswanathan9134]

very poor reporting . they focused on the wrong parts of his life . glad the comment section is filled with people who have mentioned what he has done . Some days the internet is a good place and better journalists

[@KhaJaan-x8t]

Indian journalism is a waste of time as always

[@pratik526]

All this social work, charity and goodness. May his soul rest in peace.

[@boomerang8909]

He died one year short of his mother's age in 1997. RIP

[@mohammadkhalid569]

Informative and good research based report by you- Mohammad Ali Khalid freelance journalist Chicago Illinois USA 🇺🇸

[@smahmedhasan6643]

My Condolences from India

[@umarkuna8637]

May Allah the Almighty forgive him, Ameen

[@Truth6969]

Peacefuls 💥🤯

[@PureOranges2010]

His worth is $ 1 billion to 13 billion? 😙😙😙😙 The gap is $ 12 billion ?☺☺ What type of news this ?

[@nangalwemuniafu8576]

I love your presentation my dear sister. Keep it up.

[@clicksfromnorth]

Thanks muala for everything you blessed with ❤

[@wasifhasan1795]

A leader of muslim ummah

[@AminahkaharebuSekibembe]

Will forever be grateful the opportunities he provid inalilllah waina illaihi Rajiuuna

[@yasminachwa4334]

Same here ❤❤❤❤❤

[@yashsingh0010]

I have never known about him till now. Rest in Peace, Great man.

[@KhaJaan-x8t]

His job is to be recognised by every single individual either this way or another as light of God as ismaili spiritual leader

[@USA2025-1]

He was a leader of Ismaili community but he helped Sunnis , Christians and others communities during their hardships . This commentator on this video is ignorant talking about private planes and yacht 🛥️.

[@socraticdialogue29.]

It is true he had a playboy lifestyle

[@maryhassanali9649]

I was totally disappointed with the poor job done on the video, especially lacking concrete information. somehow it seemed that someone had pushed them to do a video and they did with mediocrity. Truly sad.

[@KhaJaan-x8t]

Media is after him for a long time, but they never succeeded it

Its a lie, He is not descendent of Prophet Mohammed .

[@Xav_MC]

yes he is, look up the lineage

[@ramd9532]

He is the direct descendent. Look it up.

[@syedahmad4919]

He is lying . Aga khan are not Muslims

[@KK-fy6xf]

@@Xav_MCEducate yourself in this informative world. 😢

[@KK-fy6xf]

@@ramd9532. Nope

[@LP-ff8fk]

Really appreciate the efforts that your team is making to bring quality & freshness to the news media domain!Congratulations!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ty814]

15 million followers of his donates more then 10-15% of their income per year to him. That's his true wealth but apart from that he had vast level of investments.

[@KK-fy6xf]

2 to 2.5 million followers. No more than that!! Other numbers are Lies. Sadly. But collecting Tithes is true Not mandatory but through fear and emotional blackmailing. 😢

[@Rustamay]

​@@KK-fy6xfwhy is his community condition better than other sects in south Asian countries? Even the community is paying him such a heavy amount 🤔

[@KK-fy6xf]

@ Because, we mostly including my great great grandparents were converts from Hindus 200 some years ago. Who were a community who did well in business. So it’s running in our blood. (Gujjus). If you see rest of Ismailis from Afghanistan Iran Syria, they are not doing so great. So most ( 80%)of the $$$ collection in JK comes from The converts. Hope this clears

[@fuffarkkpwala]

RIP 🙏

[@asialies]

Rest in Peace 🕊️

[@harryjonson-y3g]

In Pakistan Ismaili are around 1℅ of population, but they are best in Health, education. His followers are most progressive and civilized in Pakistan.

[@zakaullakhan3131]

Rest in peace,

[@numankhan3308]

MAy his soul rest in peace. He is an example.

[@jobinsavier7441]

Rest in peace to a great man of divine heart

[@padmagovindaswamy9058]

Good content

[@Am-pk3zh]

rest in peace 🙏

[@Autoenginework]

Deeply sadden 😢😢😢Ya ali

[@Oui700]

RIP sir❤

[@YedukondalKondal-sb6rt]

Who Built Muslim League ( Communal Unrest Of India ) in 1906 ...?

[@skycam.lanyard]

The very jk institutions he runs are echo chambers my own daughter doesn’t talk to me because she’s brainwashed into thinking her dad is a kaffir or it least the school books are he’s not quite holy as we’re lead to believe not to tarnish his legacy , I’m sure we all have skeletons in our closets but don’t always believe the hype ;2008 I sensed alcohol in his breath , but we’re even lead to believe it taste like water for him -right ? he runs his charities like a business , he’ll get special funding and bids to commercial offices , honorary certificates yet he openly admitted he doesn’t know Arabic 99% of the new generation don’t have a language, and seems like their riding the Indian bandwagon most peaceful bunch but a little delusional R.I.P.guru Nanak was more Muslim then he was ironically!

[@bahadurmomin1203]

Thanks for all👍

[@laylaali5977]

Rest in peace

[@Kh55-e9k]

My condolences from Tajikistan😢😢😢YAM

[@bingeltube]

Palki Sharma forgot to report who is next in line!

[@drpradeepsahu2989]

👍👏👏

[@jayshah5959]

Over beloved Mola, we love you unconditionally ❤ and you will always be in our hearts. We miss you alot😢

[@royalqcryptofxuniversity2668]

What country is he from again???

[@karimahmady4341]

Is prophet M (peace be upon him)was belong’s any country?

[@msdolly6101981]

Karim 😅. He was asking about this man😅

[@charley8034]

Good that he’s doing charity. But lavish lifestyle multiple wives private yachts, private island… not if someone can call this human being a saint. . RIP sir. Thank you for humanity work.

[@moskmm]

Married twice is not a sin and when you work for 15 million people in 30 countries, camels are not an option. The man had personal businesses which did well and he used his money and community money to build the largest and most respected development organization in the world.

[@socraticdialogue29.]

So true, he lived a playboy lifestyle yet he is called an Iman. The Ismaili never critiques him even when he did outlandish things like buy a 40 million dollar horse. That is not the signs of a religious leader.

[@KAH-7]

CERTAINLY NOT a True Successor of Rasulollah saw, for 1. endorsing Shirk beliefs and understanding because most of his devotees came from that background in Hind and I say this, a true Sevener.

[@janejustin1788]

i thought all muslim men are allowed to marry upto 4 wives???

[@yasirjariya3001]

Mf crying sunni Muslim 😭🥲🫵🏼

[@AJ-xp1tu]

Love you always ❤.

[@j.r.6517]

May His Soul Rest In Peace 🙏💐

[@ULTIMATESOLUTIONS-o1m]

"فِي نَارِ جَهَنَّمَ فِيهَا خَالِدُونَ أَبَدًا"

[@din8046]

۱- یا ایها الرسول بلغ ما انزل الیک من ربک. . غدیر خم ۲- انما ولیکم الله و رسوله و الذین امنوا الذین ۳- یا ایها الذین امنوا اطیعوا الله و اطیعوا الرسول و اولی الامر منکم. . . لعنت الله علی اهل فتنه، اهل تروریست، لعنت الله علی قوم الکاظبین لعنت الله علی قوم الظالمین ( داعش، النصره، طالبان….)

[@semabarat6952]

Ya Ali madad ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@RobertBernard-s8m]

He was a great man and that's coming from an RC

[@AGAZAH]

The post progressive sect of Islam who follows the actual Islamic teachings.

[@Great.minds.blacks]

May His Soul Rest in peace

[@liaqatkhan7850]

God bless aga jhan great man.

[@Aarma12]

Islamic? Really first post?