Aga Khan III, Indian 48th Shia Imam (died 1957)
Aga Khan III
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah, known as Aga Khan III, was the 48th imam of the Nizari Ism'aili branch of Shia Islam. He was one of the founders and the first permanent president of the All-India Muslim League (AIML). He was also a descendant of al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah (932-975).
Imamate in Shia doctrine
In Shia Islam, the Imamah is a doctrine which asserts that certain individuals from the lineage of the Islamic prophet Muhammad are to be accepted as leaders and guides of the ummah after the death of Muhammad. Imamah further says that Imams possess divine knowledge and authority (Ismah) as well as being part of the Ahl al-Bayt, the family of Muhammad. These Imams have the role of providing commentary and interpretation of the Quran as well as guidance.
November 2
November 2 is the 306th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 59 days remain until the end of the year.