His legacy, embodied in the Aga Khan Development Network, stands as a testament to pluralism and social upliftment, offering a model of progressive faith. The world at large is suffering from acute polarisation based on religious fervour laced with extremism, supremacism and revisionism, across all faiths. This aggressive phenomenon when conflated with politics conjures a dangerous admixture of hatemongering, intolerance and ‘othering’. Befittingly, the Indian Prime Minister condoled the passing away of Aga Khan IV by recollecting, “He was a visionary, who dedicated his life to service and spirituality. His contributions in areas like health, education, rural development and women empowerment will continue to inspire several people.” Earlier in 2015, the Indian Government had conferred the Padma Vibhushan to Aga Khan IV. Given the bitter politics and narratives of the day that seek to ‘divide’ rather than ‘unite’ each other – the Aga Khanis are a glorious example of the model citizenry that is inclusive, progressive and concerned about the future, and not just mired in the darkness of the past.