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Mumineen, Muminaat and their children should, Pray Khatmul Qur’an on the niyyat of Syedna Abdeali Saifuddin RA Pray the Qasida Mubaraka composed by Syedna Taher Saifuddin RA in the shaan of Syedna Abdeali Saifuddin RA.  It is published here with a poetic English translation and audio recording.   Pray…

The cross-examination of Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS concluded on 29th January 2019, after hearings on 27 days at the Hon’ble Bombay High Court. The court will give directions for the next cross-examination dates on 8th August 2019.

Syedi Hakimuddin’s wafaat was on the 5th of Shawwal and three weeks later Syedi Hakimuddin’s enemies exhumed his paak body under false charges of heretical burial practices, and his paak body came out fresh and fragrant, the shroud still dry and clean. Syedi Luqman-ji writes in detail in his Seerat of…

Click below to listen to an excerpt of Shehzada Dr Husain Bhaisaheb Burhanuddin's Speech (Hindi). Click here to watch this Hindi interview in which Shz Husain Bhaisaheb addresses questions about the significance of social welfare and the future of the community. On Tuesday 18th June, the Kafila Mohabbat…

This Qasida was composed by Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS on the occassion of Eid-ul-Fitr 1440H. The Qasida is presented here with English and Dawat ni Zabaan translations, as well as audio.

This Dawat ni zabaan Madeh is in shaan of Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS and was composed by Yaquqato Dawatil Haqq Shehzadi Dr Tahera Baisaheba in 1440H on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.

For the June 10, 2019 issue of Outlook, Syedna Taher Fakhruddin Saheb TUS was interviewed by Prachi Pinglay-Plumber of Outlook magazine and spoke about a wide variety of topics including the succession suit filed in the Honourable Bombay High Court, womens’ rights and safety including on FGM, and coercion…

For the June 10, 2019 issue of Outlook, Syedna Taher Fakhruddin Saheb TUS was interviewed by Prachi Pinglay-Plumber of Outlook magazine and spoke about a wide variety of topics including the succession suit filed in the Honourable Bombay High Court, womens’ rights and safety including on FGM, and coercion…

The last ten days of Shehrullah are known as the ten days of ‘itqun-minan-naar (freedom from hellfire) based on the khutba of Rasulullah SA in the last days of Shabaan. In these ten days, as in Shehrullah as a whole, Mumineen are encouraged to do the following:  1 – ROZA: Continue Shehrullah Roza. 2…

On this auspicious occasion Mumineen are advised to do the following amal: Eid-ul-Fitr Night (Bihori Hafti, Part 1, pg. 142 – 144) Mumineen should pray Maghrib Isha Namaaz – with Sunnat and Nafilat – and pray takbeera after each faraz Then pray washeq - 24 rak’at (niyyat in Bihori Hafti, Part 1,…

On this auspicious occasion Mumineen, Muminaat and their children are advised to do the following amal: Mumineen should pray Maghrib Isha Namaz – with Sunnat and Naafilat Then Mumineen should pray Nabi na naam followed by 10 rakaat tatawwu’ namaaz (see Bihori Hafti Part 1, pg 129) Then Mumineen…

Lailatul Qadar is a night that is more auspicious than a thousand months. The night of Maulatuna Fatema SA.  The night that is "greater than a thousand months," as expressed by the Qur’an Majeed. Given this, we must cherish and utilize each and every moment in this night for ibaadat - that should be…

Dawat-e-Hadiyah’s website, www.FatemiDawat.com, was launched in January 2014 to deliver Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin RA’s message to the Dawoodi Bohra community following the wafaat of Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin RA. After beginning with a simple single-page site hosted on WordPress, the first iteration…

This munajaat was composed by Syedna Taher Saifuddin RA on the occassion of Lailatul Qadr 1365H. The munajaat is presented here on the occasion of Lailatul Qadr 1440H.

This munajaat was composed by Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS on the occassion of Lailatul Qadr 1440H. The munajaat is presented here with English and Dawat ni Zabaan translations, as well as audio.

On the auspicious occasion of these layali fazela, Mumineen are advised to do the following amal: Pray Maghrib Isha Namaaz with Sunnat and Naafelat. Maghrib Sunnat - 3 salaams after faraz and 1 salaam for ‘daf’il aafaat’ Isha Sunnat - 2 salaams before faraz Isha Nafilat - 2 salaams after faraz Pray…

This section outlines the significance, importance, and reward in doing wuzu and praying namaaz.

The second ten days of Shehrullah are known as the ten days of Maghferat based on the khutba of Rasulullah SA published here. In these ten days, Mumineen are encouraged to follow these amal details:  ROZA: Continue Shehrullah Roza NAMAAZ: Pray all five Farizat Namaaz on time with their respective…

Syedna Fakhruddin TUS is the true 'aalim of Aal-e-Mohammed and is the spring of pure knowledge and wisdom. Syedna TUS has graciously granted an opportunity to partake the barakat of ‘ilm of Aale Mohammed directly from the source, from the Dai of Imam-uz-zaman SA. All Mumineen, Muminaat and their children…

Bethak: Mumineen will have the opportunity for qadambosi and to araz their wajebaat in Hazrat Imamiyyah of Syedna Fakhruddin TUS in Darus Sakina at 6pm on: Saturday 14th Ramadaan (18th May) Saturday 21st Ramadaan (25th May) Saturday 28th Ramadaan (1st June).

The first ten days of Shehrullah are known as the ten days of Rehmat based on the khutba of Rasulullah SA published here. In these ten days, Mumineen are encouraged to follow these amal details: NAMAAZ: Pray all five Farizat Namaaz on time with their respective Sunnat and Naafilat. As Rasulullah said,…

This section presents translations of the du'as prayed when doing wuzu.

This section presents translations of the du'as prayed when doing wuzu.

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم His Holiness Syedna Taher Fakhruddin Saheb TUS, head of the Dawoodi Bohra community, laments that an occasion of peaceful worship was turned into one of murderous violence in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday. Syedna Fakhruddin Saheb sends prayers for strength to the victims’ families…

1) Pray Maghrib, Isha namaz (also sunnat and nafelat). 2) Pray 14 -rakat Washeq Click here to view niyyat. In each rakat pray Surat al-Hamd 14 times, Surat Qul huwa-allahu Ahad 14 times, Surat Qul-a’uzu birabbil falaq 14 times, Surat Qul a’uzu bi rabbin-naas 14 times, and pray Ayatul-Kursi once. 3)…

To apply for Higher Education Scholarships (college and university) or Primary Education Scholarships (schooling) fill out the correct application form on   http://qjsp.org/application/ The Qutbi Jubilee Scholarship Program (QJSP) was founded by our revered father, Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin RA on the…

Environmental Awareness and Preservation in Islamic Scriptures" was the title of the lecture given by Shehzada Dr Husain Bhaisaheb Burhanuddin, who was invited on 12 January 2019 to an international and interdisciplinary conference titled "Environment, Peace and Morality", organized in Siliguri, India,…

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم   سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي أَسْرَىٰ بِعَبْدِهِ لَيْلًا مِّنَ الْمَسْجِدِ الْحَرَامِ إِلَى الْمَسْجِدِ الْأَقْصَى الَّذِي بَارَكْنَا حَوْلَهُ لِنُرِيَهُ مِنْ آيَاتِنَا Glory to (Allah) Who did take His servant for a Journey by night from Masjid-e-Haram to Masjid-e-Aqsa, whose precincts…

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم His Holiness Syedna Taher Fakhruddin Saheb TUS, head of the Dawoodi Bohra community, strongly condemns the inhumane and horrific attacks which resulted in the loss of innocent lives in Christchurch, New Zealand on Friday 15th March 2019. Syedna Fakhruddin Saheb calls upon all…

Dawoodi Bohra Succession High Court Suit  The cross-examination of His Holiness Syedna Taher Fakhruddin Saheb TUS (the Plaintiff) concluded on 29th January 2019, after hearings on 27 days at the Hon’ble Bombay High Court. Approximately 2,000 questions in aggregate were asked to His Holiness Syedna Khuzaima…

With the raza and doa Mubarak to Syedna Taher Fakhruddin (TUS), a worldwide conference of Mas’uls was organized in Darus Sakina, Thane on 21st and 22nd of Jumadal-Ukhra 1440H (26 & 27 February 2019) by the Mas’ul Coordination Committee. The event was organized in the auspicious ayyam of the 3rd urus…

Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin RA, 3rd Urus Mubarak: 23 Jumada al-Ukhra, 1440H Naseemu barakaate ayyamil urs Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin RA’s third Urus Mubarak was commemorated by Mumineen with deep remembrance of our departed father and immense gratitude for his great bounties. Mumineen from all over India…

Mumineen may also read this brief biographical article about Syedna Taher Saifuddin RA by Shehzadi Dr Tahera Baisaheba, presented with selected photos. Mumineen may also read this biographical account by Shaikh Dawood Moulvi who was a devout follower of Syedna Taher Saifuddin RA who built his career…

In 1435H, Shehzada Dr. Aziz Bhaisaheb Qutbuddin wrote this article about the signifance and meaning of rozu and namaz during these three days.  Mumineen should perfrom Roza in Ayyamul Beez, the 13th, 14th and 15th of Rajab and take barakaat. 13th Rajab – Wiladat Maulana Ali SA Roza niyyat Mumineen…

His Holiness Syedna Taher Fakhruddin Saheb TUS, head of the Dawoodi Bohra community, strongly condemns the inhumane and horrific attacks resulting in the loss of innocent lives in Christchurch, New Zealand. Syedna Fakhruddin Saheb calls upon all people to unite against those who espouse violence and…

On the auspicious occasion of Rajab Pehli Raat, Mumineen are advised to do the following amal: Pray Maghrib Isha Namaz with Sunnat and Naafelat. Pray 24 Rak’at Washeq Namaz (Charhti Surat) and pray Sajada Wajhi Doa (recording of wasila starts with the doa). Click here to view PDF of washeq Niyyat…

On the 16th of January 2019, Shehzada Dr. Aziz Bhaisahab Qutbuddin was invited to the Vidyaniketan English High School in Thane as the Guest of Honor for the school’s annual day function. At the event, 3 teachers were awarded the “Syedna Taher Fakhruddin Saheb Excellence in Teaching Award” in recognition…

After the wafaat of the 51st Dai Syedna Taher Saifuddin on 19th Rajab 1385H, his successor the 52nd Dai, Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin RA, resolved that the 51st Dai’s Urus Mubarak would be commemorated for three days (Ayyamul Barakaatil Khuldiyya). Similarly, after the wafaat of the 52nd  Dai Syedna Mohammed…