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Mufaddal Saifuddin ( Arabic : مُـفـضّـل سـيـفُ ٱلـدّين , romanized : ʿĀlī Qadr Mufaḍḍal Sayf al-Dīn ) is the spiritual leader, the 53rd Da'i al-Mutlaq of more than one million Dawoodi Bohras , a subgroup of the Tayyibi , Musta'li , Ismaili Shia branch of Islam . He is the second son of the 52nd Da'i al-Mutlaq, Mohammed Burhanuddin , whom he succeeded in 2014. A direct descendant of the Islamic Prophet Mohammed , Saifuddin's lineage traces back through the Prophet's daughter, Fatima al-Zahra , and her husband, Ali ibn Abi Talib , continuing through Imam Hussein and the Ismaili Imams up to Ja'far al-Sadiq In Egypt , he rebuilt shrines of the Ahl al-Bayt and is personally responsible for the restoration of medieval Fatimid architecture, notably Al-Anwar Mosque , Al-Aqmar Mosque , Al-Juyushi Mosque , and Lulua Mosque . In Yemen , he has spearheaded several campaigns to improve socio-economic conditions of the inhabitants of the Haraaz region, introducing sustainable agricultural systems, improving local infrastructure, addressing substance abuse issues and providing equal access to education for children. Saifuddin personally leads community programs throughout the world, such as the Saifee Burhani Upliftment Project in Mumbai’s Bhendi Bazaar , a philanthropic initiative called Project Rise, and the Faiz al Mawaid Buhaniyah community kitchen, which work towards socio-economic development, environmental conservation, food security and reducing food waste. "سلطان البهرة في الهند.. منع الربا في تعاملات البنوك ويطعم مليون شخص يوميا حول العالم" [Sultan of Bohra in India .. prohibiting usury in banking transactions and feeding two million people daily around the world]. elabalad.news (in Arabic). Cairo : El Balad. : CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ( link ) "وزيراعظم سان سيدنا عالي قدر مفضل سيف الدين جي ملاقات" [Prime Minister Meeting with Syedna High Honorable Mufaddal Saifuddin] (in Sindhi). His Holiness TUS appeared for the examinations of the historic Dawoodi Bohra educational institute Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah in Surat where he graduated with the highest honours. He completed his undergraduate education in India and Egypt where he was privately tutored by distinguished professors from Cairo's leading universities including Cairo University and al-Azhar. : CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ( link ) Kamaal, Saiyed (7 June 2011). Muffadal Saifuddin is the second eldest among seven children of Dr Burhanuddin. Born in Surat, he moved to Mumbai for his school education and graduated from Mumbai University. He is presently a rector in Arabic University in Surat. "جهود متواصلة لدعم قيم السلم والتعايش" [Continuous efforts to support the values of peace and coexistence]. albiladpress (in Arabic). Bahrain : Al Bilad . : CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ( link ) Kappal, Bhanuj (28 July 2019). Jordan : The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre . Lebanon : Beirut News. 6 July 2014. : CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ( link ) "What is Shia Islam? A Visual Chart of Different Shia Communities" . The Express Tribune . 18 January 2014 . The Times of India . 7 June 2011 . "Dawoodi Bohra leader visits Uganda: His Holiness cherishes peace and social equality" . newvision.co.ug .
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Mufaddal Saifuddin ( ; Abu Jafar-us-Sadiq Mufaddal Saifuddin ) is a claimant to the title of 53rd Dā'ī al-Mutlaq (highest spiritual authority) of the Dawoodi Bohra . The Dawoodi Bohra are a sub group within the Mustaali , Ismaili Shia branch of Islam . He is currently the Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University .
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53rd Dā'ī al-Mutlaq of the Dawoodi Bohra Mufaddal Saifuddin ( Arabic : سيّدنا عـالي قـدر مُـفـضّـل سـيـفُ ٱلـدّين) is the spiritual leader and 53rd Da'i al-Mutlaq of two million Dawoodi Bohras , a subgroup of the Tayyibi , Mustaali , Ismaili Shia branch of Islam .He is a son of the 52nd Da'i al-Mutlaq, Mohammed Burhanuddin , who he succeeded in 2014.Saifuddin led the restoration of medieval Fatimid architecture, notably Al-Anwar Mosque , Al-Aqmar Mosque , Al-Juyushi Mosque , and Lulua Mosque in Cairo .He also discovered the burial places of the 5th , 11th , 12th , 13th , 20th , 21st , 22nd , and 30th Da'i al-Mutlaq in Yemen in the years 2018 and 2019."سلطان البهرة في الهند.. منع الربا في تعاملات البنوك ويطعم مليون شخص يوميا حول العالم" [Sultan of Bohra in India .. prohibiting usury in banking transactions and feeding one million people daily around the world]. elabalad.news (in Arabic).Cairo : El Balad. : CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ( link ) "وزيراعظم سان سيدنا عالي قدر مفضل سيف الدين جي ملاقات" [Prime Minister Meeting with Syedna High Honorable Mufaddal Saifuddin] (in Sindhi).His Holiness TUS appeared for the examinations of the historic Dawoodi Bohra educational institute Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah in Surat where he graduated with the highest honours.He completed his undergraduate education in India and Egypt where he was privately tutored by distinguished professors from Cairo's leading universities including Cairo University and al-Azhar. : CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ( link ) Kamaal, Saiyed (7 June 2011).Muffadal Saifuddin is the second eldest among seven children of Dr Burhanuddin.Born in Surat, he moved to Mumbai for his school education and graduated from Mumbai University.He is presently a rector in Arabic University in Surat."جهود متواصلة لدعم قيم السلم والتعايش" [Continuous efforts to support the values of peace and coexistence]. albiladpress (in Arabic).Bahrain : Al Bilad . : CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ( link ) "البهرة "شيعة الحاكم بأمر الله".. النشأة والتاريخ" [Bohra "Shiite ruler by the command of God" ..Jordan : The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre .A Visual Chart of Different Shia Communities" .The Express Tribune . 18 January 2014 .The Times of India ."Dawoodi Bohra leader visits Uganda: His Holiness cherishes peace and social equality" . newvision.co.ug .There are <ref group=lower-alpha> tags or templates on this page, but the references will not show without a template or template (see the help page ).
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53rd Dā'ī al-Mutlaq of the Dawoodi Bohra Mufaddal Saifuddin ( ) is the spiritual leader, the 53rd Da'i al-Mutlaq of one million Dawoodi Bohras , a subgroup of the Tayyibi , Mustaali , Ismaili Shia branch of Islam .He is the second son of the 52nd Da'i al-Mutlaq, Mohammed Burhanuddin , whom he succeeded in 2014.He has led a number of cultural, social, and economic initiatives.In Islamic Cairo , he rebuilt shrines of the Ahl al-Bayt and led the restoration of medieval Fatimid architecture, notably Al-Anwar Mosque , Al-Aqmar Mosque , Al-Juyushi Mosque , and Lulua Mosque .In Yemen, he has spearheaded several campaigns to improve socio-economic conditions of the inhabitants of the Haraaz region, introducing sustainable agricultural systems, improving local infrastructure and providing equal access to education for children.Saifuddin oversees community programs throughout the world, such as the Saifee Burhani Upliftment Project in Mumbai’s Bhendi Bazaar, Project Rise (a Dawoodi Bohra global philanthropic initiative), and the FMB community kitchen, which work towards socio-economic development, environmental conservation, food security and reducing food waste. "سلطان البهرة في الهند.. منع الربا في تعاملات البنوك ويطعم مليون شخص يوميا حول العالم" [Sultan of Bohra in India .. prohibiting usury in banking transactions and feeding two million people daily around the world]. elabalad.news (in Arabic). Cairo : El Balad. : CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ( link ) "وزيراعظم سان سيدنا عالي قدر مفضل سيف الدين جي ملاقات" [Prime Minister Meeting with Syedna High Honorable Mufaddal Saifuddin] (in Sindhi). His Holiness TUS appeared for the examinations of the historic Dawoodi Bohra educational institute Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah in Surat where he graduated with the highest honours. He completed his undergraduate education in India and Egypt where he was privately tutored by distinguished professors from Cairo's leading universities including Cairo University and al-Azhar. : CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ( link ) Kamaal, Saiyed (7 June 2011). Muffadal Saifuddin is the second eldest among seven children of Dr Burhanuddin. Born in Surat, he moved to Mumbai for his school education and graduated from Mumbai University. He is presently a rector in Arabic University in Surat. "جهود متواصلة لدعم قيم السلم والتعايش" [Continuous efforts to support the values of peace and coexistence]. albiladpress (in Arabic). Jordan : The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre . A Visual Chart of Different Shia Communities" . The Express Tribune . 18 January 2014 . The Times of India . 7 June 2011 . "Dawoodi Bohra leader visits Uganda: His Holiness cherishes peace and social equality" . newvision.co.ug .
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