Dawoodi Bohra

Dawoodi Bohras are the main branch of the Bohras (a Musta'li subsect of Ismaili Shi'a Muslims ) based primarily in India and Pakistan . Their spiritual leader is Dr Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin . He is known as the Da'i al-Mutlaq and is the 52nd Da'i in an unbroken chain of Da'is. The Bohras believe that the 21st Imam , Imam Taiyab (a direct descendant of the Prophet Mohammed S.A. via his daughter Fatema Zahra S.A. ) went into seclusion and established the offices of the Da'i al-Mutlaq , Madhun (common usage: Mazoon ) and Mukasir . The Da'i al-Mutlaq is the Imam's vicegerent , with full authority to govern the Dawoodi Bohra community in all matters both spiritual and temporal. During the Imam's seclusion, the Da'i al-Mutlaq is appointed by his predecessor in office. The Madhun and Mukasir are in turn appointed by the Da'i al-Mutlaq . Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin has appointed Syedi Khuzaima Qutbuddin as his Madhun , and Syedi Husain Husamuddin as his Mukasir .

Dawoodi Bohras ( Hindi : दवूदि बोह्रा, Arabic : داؤدی بوہرہ) are the main branch of the Bohras , a Mustaʿlī subsect of Ismāʿīlī Shīʿa Islām . The subsect is based in India although the Dawoodi Bohra school of thought originates from Yemen . Today, there are close to 1 million Dawoodi Bohras worldwide. Dawoodi Bohras have a unique blend of cultures, including Yemeni, Egyptian, African, and Indian. The word Bohra itself is derived from the Gujarati word Vehwahar , which is interpreted as "trading". A member of the Dawoodi Bohra Community is called Bohra. The spiritual leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community is called the Dāʿī l-Muṭlaq ( "Unrestricted Missionary"); Mohammed Burhanuddin is the 52nd and current Dāʿī l-Muṭlaq. Dawoodi Bohras believe that the 21st Imām , Ṭayyib Abī l-Qāṣim , believed to be a direct descendant of Muḥammad through his daughter Fāṭima az-Zahra , went into seclusion and established the office of the Dā‘ī l-Muṭlaq as the Imām's vicegerent , with full authority to govern the Dawoodi Bohra community in all matters both spiritual and temporal, as well as those of his assistants, the Ma'dhūn ( "Licensee") and Mukāsir ( ). During the Imām's seclusion, a Dā‘ī l-Muṭlaq is appointed by his predecessor. The maʾḏūn and mukasir are in turn appointed by the Dā‘ī l-Muṭlaq. A fundamental belief of the Dawoodi Bohra is that the presence of the secluded Imām is guaranteed by the presence of the Dāʿī l-Muṭlaq. Dā‘ī Muhammad Burhanuddin appointed Khuzaima Qutbuddin as his ma'dhūn and Husain Husamuddin as his mukāsir .

Dawoodi Bohra in their customary attire Dawoodi Bohra ( , also spelled Daudi Bohra ) are a sub-sect of Shia Islam . The Dawoodi Bohra trace their belief system back to Yemen , where it evolved from the Fatimid Caliphate and where they were persecuted due to their differences from mainstream Sunni Islam and Zaydi Shia Islam . Around 1530 CE, the Dawat was relocated to India. The word Bohra itself comes from the Gujarati word vehru ("trade") in reference to their traditional profession, while the term Dawoodi refers to their support for Dawood Bin Qutubshah in the 1592 leadership dispute which divided the Tayyibi sect, creating the Dawoodi Bohra.

Sect of Ismaili Shia Islam The Dawoodi Bohras are a religious denomination within the Ismā'īlī branch of Shia Islam . The majority are in India, Pakistan , Yemen , East Africa, and the Middle East, with a growing presence across Europe, North America, South East Asia, and Australia. The worldwide population is about one million. The Dawoodi Bohras are a close-knit community who follow the tenets of Islam. Whilst adherence to traditional values is important for the community, they are also known for their mercantilism and having a modernist approach to their lifestyles. Their cultural heritage is in the traditions of the Fatimid imams ; direct descendants of the Islamic prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatima . The Fatimids ruled over North Africa between 10th and 11th century CE . Mostly self-reliant, the Bohras are typically traders, businesspersons, and entrepreneurs. The word "Bohra" comes from the Gujarati word vohrvu or vyavahar , meaning "to trade". Mullahs on the mainframe: Islam and modernity among the Daudi Bohras . People of Sri Lanka . "The Iḥyāʾ of al-Jāmiʿ al-Anwar: Religious Values in the Restoration of Sacred Islamic Monuments" .

Sect of Ismaili Shia Islam The Dawoodi Bohras are a religious denomination within the Ismā'īlī branch of Shia Islam . They number approximately one million worldwide and have settled in over 40 countries around the world. The majority of the Dawoodi Bohra community resides in India, with sizable congregations in Pakistan, Yemen, East Africa, and the Middle East. They also have a growing presence in Europe, North America, and Australia. The Dawoodi Bohra community follows Islam and is specifically identified as Shia Fatimid Ismaili Tayyibi Dawoodi Bohra. Their faith is founded on the conviction that there is only one God , that the Quran is the message of God, that the Islamic prophet Muhammad is the last of the prophets , and that Ali is his legatee and successor. They follow the tenets of Islam, such as reciting the Quran, performing the five daily prayers ( Salah ), annual tithes of 2.5% (or 1⁄40) of total income and savings ( Zakat ), fasting during the month of Ramadan ( Sawm ), the mandatory Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah and the Prophet's shrine in Madinah and religious struggle ( Jihad ). At the core of their faith is the belief that the Ahl al-Bayt , members of the Muhammad's family, are the rightful imams and like all Shia Muslims, they hold that Ali bin Abi Talib, Muhammad's legatee, succeeded him and provided guidance, interpretation and explanation of the Quran. A fundamental tenet of the Dawoodi Bohra faith is that there will always be an imam present on earth, who is descended from Muhammad's grandson Imam Husain , to carry on the task of leading the faithful. When the imam chooses to withdraw from public view (as is the case today), he is represented by the Da'i al-Mutlaq (an unrestricted missionary) who, like the imam, preserves and protects the faith until the imam's return. After the 21st imam chose seclusion in 1132AH, the Dais operated from Yemen and subsequently from India, for the last 300 years. The present leader is the 53rd Dai al-Mutlaq, Mufaddal Saifuddin who assumed office in January 2014. The Bohras are well-educated and wealthy, typically affluent traders, businesspersons, entrepreneurs and professionals (doctors, lawyers or accountants). The word "Bohra" comes from the Gujarati word vohrvu or vyavahar , meaning "to trade". Their heritage is derived from the traditions of the Fatimid imams ; direct descendants of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatima , who ruled over North Africa between the 10th and 11th century CE . Whilst adherence to traditional values is important for the community, they are also known for their mercantilism and forward outlook. Lisan al-Da'wat is the language of the Bohras. The language is based on a Neo-Indo-Aryan language, Gujarati , but incorporates a heavy amount of Arabic , Urdu , and Persian vocabulary and is written in the Arabic script naskh style. The Bohras' cultural attire is known as Libas al-Anwar. Prominent religious festivals include Eid-e-Milad an-Nabi , Eid al-Fitr , Eid al-Adha and Muharram . The majlis is an age-old practice of the community, who congregate on major dates in the Islamic calendar. The Bohra community during their gatherings, eat in groups of eight, seated around a large steel platter called a thaal. Mullahs on the mainframe: Islam and modernity among the Daudi Bohras . "The Iḥyāʾ of al-Jāmiʿ al-Anwar: Religious Values in the Restoration of Sacred Islamic Monuments" .