Ismaili
Britishnoun
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a Shiah sect whose adherents believe that Ismail, son of the sixth imam, was the rightful seventh imam
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Also called: Ismailian. a member of this sect
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Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini has been named the new Aga Khan, spiritual leader of millions of Shia Ismaili Muslims around the world.
From BBC
Prince Karim Aga Khan was the 49th hereditary imam of the Ismaili Muslims, who trace his lineage directly to the Prophet Muhammad.
From BBC
Sunni Muslims make up the majority of the population, with the remainder split between Christians, Alawites, Druze and Ismailis.
From BBC
Kosovo’s Central Bank Governor Ahmet Ismaili said starting Thursday, new rules on local transactions in euros would be applied in the northern municipalities, and all financial institutions there should register in the next month.
From Seattle Times
“The Ismaili community is shocked and saddened by this incident and is providing support to the families of the victims,” the Ismaili Community said in a statement.
From Seattle Times
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