Saturday, 12 January 2013


Introduction
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The Dawoodi Bohra community of Muslims led by  His Holiness Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin  , is a million strong, but scattered over five continents all over the world. Truly international in outlook, profession, skills and expertise, they bring their varied qualities to the community's pool of resources and achieve significant success in their community ventures, no matter how large their scale. They traditionally practice trade and commerce, an occupational identity that they are known by. Syedna's leadership provides them with guidance in the Islamic way of life as they endeavor to practice the faith with spirituality and conviction in an era of rapid change. They practice their religion according to a specific code of beliefs, doctrines and tenets founded on al-Quran and Islamic Shariat as taught and interpreted by the Dai al-Mutlaq. This ensures the unity of faith among the Dawoodi Bohras all over the world and binds the Community together as one entity preserving its identity.

The meaning
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The word Bohra (also spelled Bohora or Vohra ) is derived from the Gujrati vohorvu or vyavahar, meaning "to trade". This has sometimes caused Hindus, Jains and Muslims of trading communities other than those related to the Tayyibi Ismailis to list themselves on census forms as Bohras. The early Hindu converts of the eleventh century comprised a single group of Ismaili
Bohras owing allegiance to the dai mutlaq in Yemen. The dai mutlaq operates as the sole representative of the secluded Ismaili imam and as such has had a great influence on the history, faith, and practices of the Dawoodi Bohras. Dawoodi Bohras are named after their twenty seventh dai Dawood ibn Qutubshah (d. 1612).

Organization
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The Dawoodi Bohra community has largely been molded into its present form by the two dais who have led the community in the twentieth century. The fifty first dai, the celebrated Dr. Sayyidna Tahir Saifuddin (1915-1965), was an accomplished scholar, a prolific writer and poet, a capable organizer and a man of vision. During his period of fifty years he re-vitalized the community, fostered strong faith, modernized the mission's organization, promoted welfare and education in the community, and guided it through the tumultuous period of world wars and independence of nations.The present dai, H.H. Dr. Sayyidna Mohammed Burhanuddin (RD) has continued his predecessor's endeavors with particular emphasis on strengthening the community's Islamic practices and on the promotion of its Fatimid heritage.
The religious hierarchy of the Dawoodi Bohras is essentially Fatimid and is headed by the dai mutlaq who is appointed by his predecessor in office. The dai appoints two others to the subsidiary ranks of madhun (licentiate) and mukasir (executor). These positions are followed by the rank of shaykh and mullah, both of which are held by hundreds of Bohras. An Aamil (usually a graduate of the order's institution of higher learning, al-Jamiah al-Sayfiyah) who leads the local congregation in religious, social and communal affairs is sent to each town where a sizable population exists. Such towns normally have a mosque and an adjoining jamaat-khanah (assembly hall) where socio-religious functions are held. The local organizations which manage these properties and administer the social and religious activities of the local Bohras report directly to the central administration of the dai based in Bombay, called al-Dawah al-Hadiyah.
The Dai al-Mutlaq
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Dawat-e-Hadiyah, Allah's sovereignty over Heavens and Earth, is entrusted to the Imam and during a period of Imam's seclusion, with the Imam's amr (command) and izn (sanction), is headed and governed by the Dai al-Mutlaq, the Imam's representative and vicegerent, the supreme head of Dawat-e-Hadiyah and the Dawoodi Bohra Community. Today, al-Dai al-Fatimi, His Holiness Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin (RD) is the 52nd Dai al-Mutlaq in an uninterrupted chain of succession that commenced in the year 532 AH (1138 AD). He succeeded to the throne of Dawat in the year 1385 AH (1965 AD) by an-nass of his illustrious father and predecessor. His Holiness Dr. Syedna Taher Saifuddin (AQ) the 51st Dai al-Mutlaq.
Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin has often said that the restoration of al-Anwar has engendered an era of unprecedented progress for the body of the community as if attracting a celestial blessing for a humble act of devotion. His focus has always been and still remains on the rebuilding of spirits of men along with the sacred mosques.


CUSTOMS AND RITUALS
At the age of puberty every Bohra, or mumin (believer) as sectarians call each other, pronounces the traditional oath of allegiance which requires the initiate to adhere to the shariah and accept the leadership of the imam and the dai. This oath is renewed each year on the 18th of Dhu al-Hijjah (Id Gadir al-Khumm). The Bohras follow Fatimid school of jurisprudence which recognizes seven pillars of Islam. Walayah (love and devotion) for Allah, the Prophets, the imam and the dai is the first and most important of the seven pillars. The others are tahrah (purity & cleanliness), salah (prayers), zakah (purifying religious dues), sawm (fasting), hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) and jihad (holy war). Pilgrimages to the shrines of the saints is an important part of the devotional life of Bohras, for the facilitation of which rest houses and assisting organizations have been set up.
Once a year, the community commemorates Ashura, the day the Prophet's grandson Imam Husayn (s.a.) was martyred in Kerbala. All over the world community members meet to recount the narrative that moves hearts fourteen centuries after the event. Thousands other choose to gather around Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin, wherever he may be and listen to his discourses which are often relayed live to community centres all over the world.
Some distinctive features
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Dawoodi Bohras use an arabicized form of Gujrati, called lisan al-dawah, which is permeated with Arabic words and written in Arabic script. Another distinctive feature is their use of a Fatimid lunar calendar which fixes the number of days in each month. There is a strong religious learning tradition amongst the Dawoodi Bohras, their dais usually being prolific writers and orators. The Dawoodi Bohras number about a million and reside in India, Pakistan, the Middle East, East Africa (since the 18th century) and the West (since the 1950s).
They are also recognized by their adherence to Islamic Shariat in the appearance and daily lives. They live in closely bonded social groups which meet regularly for prayers and periodically to mark religious dates. Beautiful verses from the community's literary treasury are recited and meals are shared, to break bread together in the universal way.
Traditionally a business community, the Dawoodi Bohras have continued to foster enterprise wherever they live. In recent times, the community has taken a conscious and measured decision to develop a business ethic based upon prohibition in Islam of borrowing or lending on interest. Concurrently, Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin has institutionalised the Islamic concept of qardan hasana, which means offering loans on an interest-free basis and individuals have also been mobilised to offer each other help by means of such loans.
The pivotal role of the Duaat Mutlaqeen (plural of Dai al-Mutlaq), their serenity, inspiring leadership and practical guidance throughout the vicissitudes of history have greatly influenced and motivated the lives of the Dawoodi Bohras along the Fatimi ideals. This has strengthened their bond of loyalty and dedication to the Dawat.
Institutes
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Al-Jameatus Saifiyah, the Arabic academy established in 1814, with branches in India and Pakistan, is the community's principal institution for religious education and training. It teaches a curriculum that blends contemporary subjects to traditional Islamic lore. Part of its curriculum is taught to younger children in community schools in nine countries.


HISTORY OF DUAWAAT MUTLAQEEN



1. Syedna Zoeb bin Moosa
Served as Da'i: 530–546 AH/1138–1151 CE
Place: Houth, Yemen
Died: Moharram 10, 546 AH/April 28, 1151 CE
Mawazeen(Associate): Syedna Khattab bin Hasan, Syedna Ebrahim bin Husain Al Hamidi
(1st Wali al-Hind: Moulai Abdallah at Khambat, Gujarat. Died: Moharram 1.)
(2nd Wali al-Hind: Moulai Yaqub bin Moulai Bharmal at Patan, Gujarat. Died: Rajab 14.)

Dai period: 546–557 AH/ 1151–1162 AD
Place of dai office : BANI HAMID,YEMEN
Death: 10 Shawwal, 557
Mawazeen: Syedna Ali bin Husain bin Ahmad bin Waleed, Syedna Hatim bin Syedna Ibrahim Al Hamidi
Mukasir: Syedna Mohammad bin Taher Al Haresi

3. Sayedna Hatim Bin Syedna Ibrahim
Dai period: 557–596 AH/ 1162–1199 AD
Place of dai office : AL HUTEIB,YEMEN
Death: 16 MOHARRAM, 596
Mawazeen: Syedna Mohammad bin Taher, Syedna Ali bin Mohammadinil Waleed

Dai period: 596–605 AH/ 1199–1209 AD
Place of dai office : SANNA,YEMEN
Death: 25 Zilqad, 605
Mazoon: Syedna Ali bin Mohammadinil Waleed

Dai period: 605–612 AH/ 1209–1216 AD
Place of dai office : SANNA,YEMEN
Death: 27 Shaban, 612
Mazoon: Syedna Ali bin Hanzala
(3rd Wali-ul-Hind : Moulai Ishaq bin Yaqub, Patan, Gujarat.)

 6. Syedna Ali Bin Hanjala
Dai period: 612–626 AH/ 1216–1229 AD
Place of dai office : HAMADAN,YEMEN
Death: 22 Rabi-ul awwal, 626
Mazoon: Syedna Ahmad bin Mubaarak
Mukasir: Syedna Husain bin Syedna Ali

7. Syedna Ahmed Bin Mubarak
Dai period: 626–627 AH/ 1229–1230 AD
Place of dai office : HAMADAN,YEMEN
Death: 28 Jumadil akhir, 627
Mazoon: Syedna Husain bin Syedna Ali
Mukasir: Syedna Al Qazil ajal Ahmad

8. Syedna Husain Bin Syedna Ali
Dai period: 626–667 AH/ 1230–1269 AD
Place of dai office : SANAA,YEMEN
Death: 28 Safar, 667
Mawazeen: Syedna Al Qazil ajal Ahmad, Syedna Ali bin Syedna Husain
Mukasir: Syedi Mohammad bin Assad bin Mubaarak
(4th Wali-ul-Hind : Moulai Ali bin Ishaq, Patan, Gujarat)

9. Syedna Ali Bin Syedna Husain
Dai period: 667–682 AH/ 1269–1283 AD
Place of dai office : Sanaa,YEMEN
Death: 1 SAFAR, 682
Mawazeen: Syedi Husain bin Syedna Ali bin Hanzala, Syedna Ali bin Syedna Husain
Mukasir: Sheikh Assad Hatim Sanjani

10. Syedna Ali Bin Syedna Husain
Dai period: 667–686 AH/ 1283–1287 AD
Place of dai office Sanna,YEMEN
Death: 13 Zilkad, 686
Mazoon: Syedna Ibrahim bin Syedna Husain

 11. Syedna Ibrahim Bin Syedna Husain
Dai period: 686–728 AH/ 1287–1328 AD
Place of dai office Hamadan,YEMEN
Death: 16 SHABAN,728
Mazoon: Syedna Mohammad bin Syedi Hatim
(5th Wali-ul-Hind : Moulai Hasan Fir bin Ali,Den mal, Gujarat)

12. Syedna Mohammed Bin Sayedi Hatim
Dai period: 728–729 AH/ 1328–1329 AD
Place of dai office Hamadan,YEMEN
Death: 16 Juma-dil-Ula,729
Mazoon: Syedna Ali bin Syedna Ibrahim

13. Syedna Ali Shamshuddin Bin Syedna Ibrahim
Dai period: 729–746 AH/ 1329–1345 AD
Place of dai office Hamadan,YEMEN
Death: 18 Rajab,746
Mazoon: Syedna Abdul Muttalib

14. Syedna Abdul Muttalib Najmuddin Bin Syedna Mohammed
Dai period: 746–755 AH/ 1345–1354 AD
Place of dai office : Zimarmar,YEMEN
Death: 24 Rajab,755/ 13th Aug, 1354AD
Mazoon: Syedna Abbas

15. Syedna Abbas Bin Syedna Mohd.
Dai period: 746–779 AH/ 1354–1377 AD
Place of dai office : Hamadan,YEMEN
Death: 8 Shawwal,779
Mazoon: Syedna Abdullah Fakhruddin

16. Syedna Abdullah Fakhruddin Syedna Ali
Dai period: 779–809 AH/ 1377–1406 AD
Place of dai office : Zimarmar,YEMEN
Death: 9,Ramazan, 809/ 16 Feb, 1407AD
Mawazeen: Syedna Ali ash-Shaibani, Syedna Husain Syedna Hasan
Mukasir: Syedi Abdul Muttalib bin Syedna Abdullah
(6th Wali-ul-Hind : Moulai Adam bin Suleyman, Ahmedabad (kankariya), Death; 13 Safar,836 AH)

17. Syedna Hasan Badruddin Syedna Abdullah
Dai period: 809–821 AH/ 1406–1418 AD
Place of dai office : Zimarmar,YEMEN
Death: 6 Shawwal, 821 AH / 5 Nov, 1418AD
Mawazeen: Syedi Abdul Muttalib Najmuddin, Al Maula Mohammad bin Idris
Mukasir: Syedi Ahmad bin Syedna Abdullah

Dai period: 821–832 AH/ 1418–1429 AD
Place of dai office : Shareka,YEMEN
Death: 2 Safar 832
Mazoon: Syedna Idris Imaduddin


19. Syedna Idris Bin Syedna Hasan
Dai period: 832–872 AH/ 1429–1467 AD
Place of dai office : Shareka,YEMEN
Death: 19 Zilqad 872
Mazoon: Al Maula Masad bin Abdullah
(7th Wali-ul-Hind : Moulai Hasn bin Adam, Ahmedabad, Death; 28 Moharram,883 AH)

20. Syedna Hasan Badruddin Syedna Idrees
Dai period: 872–918 AH/ 1467–1512 AD
Place of dai office : Massar,YEMEN
Death: 15 Shaban 918
Mazoon: Al Maula Abdullah Fakhruddin
Mukasir: Syedna Ali Shamsuddin bin Syedna Husain
(8th Wali-ul-Hind : Moulai Raj bin Hasan, Death; 1 Moharram, 925 AH)

21. Syedna Husain Husamuddin Syedna Idrees
Dai period: 918–933 AH/ 1512–1527 AD
Place of dai office : Massar,YEMEN
Death: 10 Shawwal 933
Mazoon: Syedna Ali Shamsuddin
(9th Wali-ul-Hind : Moulai Jafer bin Raj,Ahmedabad ),
(10th Wali-ul-Hind : Moulai Wahhab bin Firoz ),
(11th Wali-ul-Hind : Moulai Sheikh Qasim bin Hasan,Ahmedabad, Death; 27th Jumadil ula,950 AH)

22. Syedna Ali Shamshuddin Syedna Husain
Dai period: 933–933 AH/ 1527–1527 AD
Place of dai office : Zabeed,YEMEN
Death: 21 Zilqad 933
Mazoon: Syedna Mohammad Izzuddin

Dai period: 933–946 AH/ 1527–1539 AD
Place of dai office : Zabeed,YEMEN
Death: 27 Safar 946
Mazoon: Syedna Yusuf Najmuddin

Dai period: 946–974 AH/ 1539–1567 AD
Place of dai office : Taiyyeba,YEMEN
Death: 16 zilhazza 974
Mazoon: Syedna Jalal Shamsuddin
Mukasir: Maulai Miya Musaji
(Dawat already shifted to India)

25. Syedna Jalal Shamshuddin Bin Hasan
Dai period: 974–975 AH/ 1567–1568 AD
Place of dai office : Ahemdabad,India
Death: 16 Rabi-ul-akhir 975 AH
Mazoon: Syedna Dawood bin Ajabshah

Dai period: 975–999 AH/ 1568–1591 AD
Place of dai office : Ahemdabad,India
Death: 27 Rabi ul akhir 999
Mazoon: Syedna Dawood bin Qutubshah

Dai period: 999–1021 AH/ 1591–1612 AD
Place of dai office : Ahemdabad,India
Death: 15 Jumadil akhir 1021
Mawazeen: Syedi Qazi Aminshah, Syedi Aminji bin Jalal, Syedna Sheikh Adam Safiyuddin
Mukasir: Al Maula Ali Mohammad bin Firoz

Dai period: 1021–1030 AH/ 1612–1622 AD
Place of dai office : Ahemdabad,India
Death: 7 Rajab 1030 AH
Mazoon: Syedi Alimohammad bin Firoz

Dai period: 1030–1041 AH/ 1622–1633 AD
Place of dai office : Ahemdabad,India
Death: 2 Rabi-ul-avval 1041 AH
Mazoon: Syedna Ali Shamsuddin
Mukasir: Syedna Kassimkhan Zainuddin

30. Syedna Ali Shamshuddin Bin Molai Hasan
Dai period: 1041–1042 AH/ 1633–1634 AD
Place of dai office : Yemen
Death: 25 Rabi-ul-akhir 1042 AH
Mazoon: Syedna Kassimkhan Zainuddin

31. Syedna Kasimkhan Zainuddin Bin Feerkhan
Dai period: 1042–1054 AH/ 1634–1646 AD
Place of dai office : Ahemdabad,India
Death: 9 Shawwal 1054
Mazoon: Syedna Qutubkhan Qutbuddin

32. Syedna Qutubkhan Qutubuddin Shaheed
Dai period: 1054–1056 AH/ 1646–1648 AD
Place of dai office : Ahemdabad,India
Death: 27 Jumadil akhir 1056
Mazoon: Syedna Phirkhan Shujauddin

33. Syedna Feerkhan Shujauddin Bin Ahmedji
Dai period: 1056–1065 AH/ 1648–1657 AD
Place of dai office : Ahemdabad,India
Death: 9 zilkad 1065
Mazoon: Syedna Ismail Badruddin

34. Syedna Ismail Badruddin Bin Molai Raj Saheb
Dai period: 1065–1085 AH/ 1657–1676 AD
Place of dai office : Jam Nagar,India
Death: 23 Jumadil akhir 1085
Mawazeen: Syedi Najamkhan, Syedna Abdultaiyyeb Zakiyuddin
Mukaserin: Al Maula Abdul Waheed, Al Maula Shams Khan

35. Syedna Abduttayyeb Zakiuddin bin Syedna Badruddin
Dai period: 1085–1110 AH/ 1676–1692 AD
Place of dai office : Jam Nagar,India
Death:12 Zilkad 110
Mazoon: Syedna Musa Kalimuddin
Mukasir: Al Maula Sheikh Adam Safiyuddin

36. Syedna Musa Kalimuddin Bin Syedna Zakiuddin
Dai period: 1110–1122 AH/ 1692–1711 AD
Place of dai office : Jam Nagar,India
Death: 22 rabi ul akhir 1122
Mawazeen: Syedi Sheikh Adam Safiyuddin, Syedna Noor Mohammad Nooruddin
Mukasir: Syedi Khanji Phir

37. Syedna Noor Mohammad Nooruddin Syedna Kalimuddin
Dai period: 1122–1130 AH/ 1711–1719 AD
Place of dai office : Mandvi,India
Death: 4 Rajab 1130
Mawazeen: Syedi Qasimkhan bin Syedi Hamzabhai, Syedna Ismail Badruddin bin Sheikh Adam
Mukaserin: Syedi Hakimuddin bin Bawa Mulla Khan, Syedi Esamkhan, Sheikh Dawoodbhai

38. Syedna Ismail Badruddin II Bin Sayyedi Sheikh Aadam
Dai period: 1130–1150 AH/ 1719–1738 AD
Place of dai office : Jam Nagar,India
Death:7 Moharram 1150
Mawazeen: Syedi Kassim Khan bin Syedi Hamzabhai, Syedi Abdul Qadir Hakimuddin bin Bawa Mulla Khan
Mukasir: Syedi Shams bin Sheikh Hasan Khan

39. Syedna Ibrahim Wajiuddin Bin Sayedi Abdul Qadir
Dai period: 1150–1168 AH/ 1738–1756 AD
Place of dai office : Ujjain,India
Death: 17 Moharram 1168
Mawazeen: Syedi Sheikh Adam bin Syedna Nooruddin, Syedna Hebatullah al-Moayyed fid-Deen
Mukasir: Syedi Ali bin Phirji

40. Syedna Hebatullah-il-Moayed- Fiddeen bin Syedna Vajiuddin
Dai period: 1168–1193 AH/ 1756–1780 AD
Place of dai office : Ujjain,India
Death: 1 Shaban 1193
Mawazeen: Syedi Lookmanji bin Sheikh Dawood, Syedi Khan Bahadur, Sheikh Fazal Abdultaiyyeb, Syedi Hamza
Mukasir: Syedi Abde Musa Kalimuddin

41. Syedna Abduttayyeb Zakiuddin Bin Syedna Badruddin
Dai period: 1193–1200 AH/ 1780–1787 AD
Place of dai office : Burhanpur,India
Death: 4 Safar 1200
Mawazeen: Syedi Sheikh Adam Safiyuddin, Syedna Yusuf Najmuddin
Mukasir: Syedna Abdeali Saifuddin

42. Syedna Yusuf Najmuddin Bin Syedna Zakiuddin
Dai period: 1200–1213 AH/ 1787–1799 AD
Place of dai office : Surat,India
Death: 18 Jumadil akhir 1213
Mawazeen: Syedi Sheikh Adam Safiyuddin, Syedna Abdeali Saifuddin
Mukaserin: Syedi Qamruddin, Sheikh Adam

43. Syedna Abdeali Saifuddin Bin Syedna Zakiuddin
Dai period: 1213–1232 AH/ 1799–1817 AD
Place of dai office : Surat,India
Death: 12 Zilkad 1232
Mawazeen: Syedi Sheikh Adam Safiyuddin, Syedna Mohammad Ezzuddin
Mukaserin: Syedi Qamruddin, Sheikh Adam

44. Syedna Mohd. Ejjuddin Sayedi Jivanjee
Dai period: 1232–1236 AH/ 1817–1821 AD
Place of dai office : Surat,India
Death:19 Ramjan 1236
Mazoon: Syedi Sheikh Adam Safiyuddin
Mukasir: Syedna Taiyyeb Zainuddin

45. Syedna Tayyeb Zainuddin Bin Sayedi Jivanjee
Dai period: 1236–1252 AH/ 1821–1836 AD
Place of dai office : Surat,India
Death: 15 Zilkad 1252
Mawazeen: Syedi Sheikh Adam Safiyuddin, Syedi Hebatullah Jamaluddin
Mukasir: Syedna Mohammad Burhanuddin

46. Syedna Mohd. Badruddin Bin Syedna Saifuddin
Dai period: 1252–1256 AH/ 1836–1840 AD
Place of dai office : Surat,India
Death: 29 Jumadil akhir 1256
Mazoon: Syedi Hebtullah Jamaluddin
Mukasir: Syedna Abdulqadir Najmuddin

47. Syedna Abdulqader Najmuddin
Dai period: 1256–1302 AH/ 1840–1885 AD
Place of dai office : Ujjain,India
Death: 26 Rajab 1302
Mawazeen: Syedi Hebtullah Jamaluddin, Syedna Abdulhusain Husamuddin
Mukaserin: Syedi Abdeali Imaduddin, Syedi Ismail Badruddin

Dai period: 1302–1308 AH/ 1885–1891 AD
Place of dai office : Ahmeda bad,India
Death: 27 Zilhaj 1308
Mazoon: Syedi Ismail Badruddin
Mukasir: Syedna Mohammad Burhanuddin

Dai period: 1308–1323 AH/ 1891–1906 AD
Place of dai office : Surat,India
Death: 27 Zilhaj 1323
Mazoon: Syedi Ismail Badruddin
Mukasir: Syedi Hasan


50.
 Syedna Abdullah Badruddin Bin Syedna Husamuddin
Dai period: 1323–1333 AH/ 1906–1915 AD
Place of dai office : Surat, India
Death: 10 Rajab 1333 AH
Mawazeen: Syedi Ismail Badruddin, Syedi Dawood Shehabuddin
Mukaserin: Syedi Ibrahim Vajihuddin, Syedi Taiyyeb Zainuddin

51. Syedna Taher Saifuddin Saheb
Dai period: 1333–1385 AH/ 1915–1965 AD
Place of dai office : Mumbai,India
Death: 19 Rajab,1385 AH
Mawazeen: Syedi Dawood Shahabuddin, Syedi Fazal Qutbuddin, Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin (RD)
Mukaserin: Syedi Ishaq Jamaluddin, Syedi Saleh Safiyuddin

52. Syedna Mohammad Burhanuddin Saheb
Dai period: 1385 --1435 AH/1956 --2014 AD
Mukaserin: Syedi Saleh Safiyuddin, Syedi Husain Husamuddin  

53.SYEDNA MUFADDAL SAIFUDDIN SAHEB
Dai period: 1435 AH/ 2014 AD
Place of dai office: Mumbai, India
Mazoon ud Dawat: Syedi Hussamuddin Saheb
Mukasir: Syedi Qasim Bs Hakimuddin Saheb

DR.SYEDNA MOHAMMED BURHANNUDDIN


Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin Saheb (RD), our beloved Maula (RD), who has shown us the way into and beyond 2000 A.D. His presence in this century has blessed us with Barakaat & Sa’adaat for which, we the gulam of Aqa Maula (RD) are unable to express our gratitude for the same. Our faith in him is unshakeable, As he is the loving father who leads us through the darkness of our present age and firmly guides us along the one true path.
Mumineen, we are very fortunate that we celebrate Milad’s of Rasulallah (SAW) & his successor Immauzzaman (SA) and Milad of his 52nd Dai-el-Mutlaq (RD). To commemorate Aqa Maula (RD) Milad Mubarak, by paying a humble tribute, along with Sajadaat-us-Shukr, I Enclose herewith 52 points as a brief profile.
1.    Date of Birth: Born on Saturday the 20th Rabiul Akhar 1333h, 06th March 1915 in Surat, in the house of 51st Dai-el-Mutlaq, Syedna Taher Saifuddin AQ through Husaina Aaisaheba and named as his grand father "Mohammed" the 49th Dai-el Mutlaq. It is indeed a great coincidence that, 52nd Dai was born on the very day that his father Syedna Taher Saifuddin AQ, first officially sat on the pedestal of the Dawat.
2.    In 1336h, He started his Ibtedai Taalim (Kindergarten) in Udaipur with "Bismillah Ir Rehman Ir Rahim"  at the age of 3 years.
3.    In 1347h, Syedna Taher Saifuddin AQ took his Misaq, and with it gave the Laqab (surname) of "Burhanuddin". He performed his 1st Haj and Ziarat to Najaf & Kerbala at that time.
4.    In 1348h, The case of Nus (appointment) of 47th Dai el Mutlaq by 46th Dai was decided in Dawat favor and during that period Mohammed Burhanuddin committed himself to memorizing Al Qur’an and became Hafiz Ul Qur’an.
5.    On 27th Rajab 1349h, 7th Jan 1929, at the age 17 year, He was bestowed with the title of "Haddiyat" by Syedna Taher Saifuddin AQ.
6.    In 1350h, Syedna Taher Saifuddin AQ established the office of Al Vazaratus Saifiyah in Mumbai and appointed Mohammed Burhanuddin for the same by awarding the Alamat Sharifa to him.
7.    Again on 27th Rajab 1352h, at the age of 19 years, he was raised to the second highest pedestal in the Dawah with the title of "Mazoon" by Syedna Taher Saifuddin AQ.
8.    On 27th Zilqad 1354h, 19th Feb 1936, His marriage with Ammatullah Aaisaheba D/o. Abdul Hussain Bhaisaheb was celebrated in Surat with great joy & splendor.
9.    In 1358h, As Mazoon ud Dawah, he performed his 1st Ashara Mubarak Waaz in Nasik, India.
10.                       In 1359h, Syedna Taher Saifuddin AQ conferred on his heir apparent the titles of Taj ul Dawah ut Taiyeba and Quratul Aen Imamul Mutlaqeen."
11.                       In 1361h, Again Syedna Taher Saifuddin AQ conferred on his heir apparent the title of "Umdatul Ulemaal Mohideen".
12.                       In 1370h, Ashara Mubarak waaz was performed by both Syedna Taher Saifuddin AQ  & Mohammed Burhanuddin in Mumbai on one Takht. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin RD delivered the shahadat biyan and Syedna Taher Saifuddin AQ concluded the shahadat of Imam Hussain (sa).
13.                       In 1381-82h, He performed a victorious voyage to Yemen after 400 year of Dawah transfer from Yemen & on return bestowed with the title of "Mansoorul Yemen".
14.                       In Ramzan 1384h, "Lailatul Qadr" was observed together by both Syedna Taher Saifuddin AQ & Mohammed Burhanuddin in Mumbai.
15.                       In the midnight 19th Rajabul Asab 1385h, 13th Nov 1965, Syedna Taher Saifuddin AQ  left the mortal world (Aalume Fani) towards the Immortal world (Aalume Baqi) in the Hazrat of Imamuzaman by passing away peacefully in Matheran.
16.                       Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin RD became the 52nd Dai-el-Mutlaq at the age of 52 years. He choose the burial place of Syedna Taher Saifuddin AQ, where the Zarih of Amirul–Mumineen (SA) and Imam Hussain (SA) were fabricated. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin paid a humble tribute to his illustrious predecessor by building a White Marble mausoleum with many features of the Fatemi relics in Cairo. Over and above all this, the manuscript copy of the Qur’an from which Syedna Taher Saifuddin AQ recited, was copied by photographic process, transfered on 772 marble slabs, engraved in Pure Gold and now lies in the inner walls of the "Raudhat Tahera". Surah e Fateha and 113 Bismillah’s are made of precious stone Ruby (Maneq). This engraving of entire Qur’an in pure Gold is unprecedented in Islamic history.
17.                       On 17th Shaban 1385h, Syedna Burhanuddin RD raised his brother, Syedi Khozema Bhaisaheb Qutubuddin as "Mazoon ud Dawah".
18.                       In Ramdan 1385h, wrote the 1st Munajaat and Risala Sharifa (Istaftah Zubdal Muarif). Then on 1st Shawwal, performed Al JameaTUS Saifiyah’s Exam and started the "Zikra Mualana Muqqaddas". Then in Zilqad, Inagurated the Zari Mubarak of Rasul Hussain (SA) and was conferred with the Honorary Degree of Doctorate in Islamic Science by Al Azhar University in Cairo.
19.                       In 1386h, performed 1st Ashara Mubaraka as Dai-el-Mutlaq in Mumbai. After the 1st Anniversary of Syedna Taher Saifuddin (AQ), Syedna (RD) inaugurated the Qubba mubarak of Syedna Qutubuddin Shaheed (RA) in Ahmedabad. Also introduced "Saifee Memorial Foundation" and performed 21 Dawat’s ziarat in 1½ months tour of Kathiawar. In this year the Aligarh Muslim University conferred him, with the Degree of Doctorate in Theology.
20.                       In 1387h, performed Ashara Mubaraka in Mumbai and in Ramazanul Moazzam, his speech on the subject of Qur’an was broadcasted through Radio.
21.                       In 1388h, performed Ashara Mubaraka in Mumbai and introduced a scheme for mumineen to participate in making of Raudhat Tahera. Made a huge contribution for the affected people of Surat against flood in Tapi River. Performed a historic visit in East Africa and went for Haj in Mecca. Also, in this year Shahzada Muffaddal Bhaisaheb Saifuddin Saheb's  Nikah was performed in Surat.
22.                       In 1389h, Syedna RD performed Ashara Mubaraka in Mecca and then became the 1st Dai-el-Mutlaq to visit the Western countries. Vasheq for 30th Raat of Ramadan was introduced. In Shawwal weddings of Sh. Muffaddal Bhaisaheb Saifuddin & Shehzadi Husaina Baisaheb was observed with great joy & splendor. In Zilhaj visited to Colombo.
23.                       In 1390h, Ashara Mubaraka in Columbo, Then made a historic visit in Kathiawar & Rajkot and thereafter visited Cairo on the funeral of President Jamal Abdul Nasser. Then in Shawwal inaugurated Al JameaTUS Saifiyah’s Exam and removed four (4) Manahis (corrupted) Ustaad from Jamea.
24.                       In 1391h, Ashara Mubaraka in Calcutta. Renovation of Qubbah Mubarak of Syedna Hatim in Yemen visited the Cave (Kahf ul Naeem) where Syedna Hatim used to give Sabaq. Historic visit to Indore, Performed ziarat for 21days in Burhanpur and students of class 10th & 11th of Jamea RD Saifiyah were asked to attain the Ziqra  Milad-e-Syedna Taher Saifuddin (AQ) in surat.
25.                       In 1392h, Ashara Mubaraka in Surat. Inauguration of Burhani College in Mumbai.
26.                       In 1393h, Ashara Mubaraka in Mumbai. Munafiqeen Fitnat started in Udaipur. Made visit to Rampura, Bhanpura & Ratlam.
27.                       In 1394h, Ashara Mubaraka in Mumbai. On 28th Rabiul Awwal visited Iraq as state guest and took Misaq of Shehzada Ammar Bhaisaheb in Karbala. Inaugurated Zarih & Mehrab Mubarak of Amirul Momineen in Kufa in the presence of Governor of Kerbala and other muslim scholars. Then via Cario, made his 1st visit to London. One of the four manahis of      Jamea (Shaddad) died. A false case was made against 18 mumineen, which include, Ustaad & Student of Jamea and Jamat members for his death.
28.                       In 1395h, Ashara Mubaraka in Mumbai. On Chehlum raat inaugurated "Raudhat Tahera & waqaf the Fatemi Masjid". Then went to Mecca to attain the funeral of Shah Faisal and perform Umrah. On Milad day won the case against 18 mumineen and got back the possession of "Sandoz House, presently known as Saifee Memorial Foundation". Made visit to Madras and gave the title of "Visamo Istehsanil Khidmat (VIK) to Sh. Ibrahim Yamani whose Mad-he ’s are popular among all of us.
29.                       In 1396h, Ashara Mubaraka in Calcutta and stayed there for 2 months. Then on invitation of Mehar-Jan Al Aalume Islami went to London. Established mumineen’s centre in London and on Miladun Nabi got the news, that African High Court decided the case of Dawah Properties and made Syedna (RD) the True Trustee. This was a great victory for Dawah. Afterward Burhanpur Hakimiyah Case was also won. Then from London, went to Karbala, Najaf, Cairo and to Yemen, where inaugurated the Road to Qubbah mubarak of Syedna Hatim bin Syedna Ibrahim (RA).
30.                       In 1397h, Ashara Mubaraka in Madras, bestowed Shehzada Ammar Bhaisaheb with the title of "Haddiyat" and gave the (Laqab) of "Jamaluddin". During the waaz in Madras, when Syedna (RD) uttered these words that, "Hussain Na Gham Ma Shajar Ane Hajar Roya", people in Galyakot witnessed the Miracle of Mazar e Syedi Fakhruddin Shaheed shedding Tears. Syedna (RD) went to Galyakot and called upon 40 students of JameTUS Saifiyah to witness the same. Thereafter Syedna (RD) went to Ahmedabad & Mumbai and the same Miracle happened in Syedna Qutubuddin Shaheed & Syedna Taher Saifuddin AQ. Afterward the news came that all the Mazar of Hindustan experienced the same Miracle. Syedna (RD) emphasized mumineen to perform Maatum with more Josh.
During this Miracle, the Munafiqeen tried to open a conference in Udaipur. Syedna (RD) sent mumineen to Udaipur to perform Jihad against the same and thus the conference was stopped. On Syedna (RD)’s Milad Mubarak, Shahzada Huzefa Bhaisaheb, Idris Bhaisaheb, Malikul Ashtar Bhaisaheb Nikah were performed with other Qasre Aali members. A huge Fatemi Traditional Procession was arranged on the wedding day, which comprised of All Aayanul Jamat, Jamea Students, Aamil, Kothar & Qasre Aali members. On this occasion Syedna (RD) conferred the title of Hadiyat to Ammatullah Aiesaheba and other Umhatul Mumineen.
31.                       In 1398h, Ashara Mubaraka in Karachi. Syedna (RD) was received by senior members of government & mumineen with a 10km long procession. He remained state guest for 3 days. On 2nd of Safar, Mualatona Zainub (SA) Zarih Mubarak which was fabricated in Karachi was sent to Cairo. On 6th Safar, Syedna (RD) went to Cairo and on 16th Safar inaugurate the same. He was received by President Anwar Sadaat and was honored with      the highest title of Egypt "Vishahul Niel". On Chelum of Imam Hussain (SA) Sydena performed waaz in Rasool Hussain’s Mashad and got the opportunity to step inside the Zarih Mubarak. Syedna (RD) stayed for 157 days in Karachi, during which Chelum, Milad’s of Rasool Allah, Imamuzzaman and Daiez Zaman were observed.
Thereafter Syedna (RD) left Cairo and visited Kuwait, Dubai & Bahrain and finally came back to Karachi. In Rajab Syedna (RD) was received by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra along with thousand of mumineen in Mumbai at Brabourn Stadium. Ramandan was performed in Mumbai. In Shawwal, Syedna (RD) received the privilege of becoming the 1st Dia-el Mutlaq to visit America and met the UNO Secretary General. Syedna (RD) visited all those cities in America, where mumineen resided, make Jamaats. Besides, prosperity 1398h was one of the difficult year, as Munifiqeen tried to launch a commissions against Dawah, known as "Tarkundi" & "Nathwani" but with the Dua Mubarak of Maula (RD) mumineen fought very bravely with them at all stages were defeated badly. From America Syedna (RD) went to London and then to Cairo. During his stay in Cairo, The Egyptian Govt permitted to renovate Al Jamea Al Anwar, Syedna (RD) performed Eidul Adha in Cairo and left for Mumbai.
32.                       In 1399h, Historic Ashara Mubaraka was performed in Jamnagar after 250 years along with 35,000 mumineen. On 27th Rabiul Awwal, Syedna (RD) boarded the "Queen Elizabeth II, ship. During the journey, the QE captain was asked by Syedna (RD) that, What measures would he take, In case of Storm? He replied that, He has faith that, If Syedna (RD) is in the ship there won’t be any Storm.
33.                       In 1400h, Ashara Mubaraka was observed in Bombay. Al Multaqa Al Fatemi Al Ilmi was observed. In Jamidi ul Awwal, Syedna (RD) visited Cairo to inspect the work progress of Al Jamea Al Anwar and was delighted on the completion of its Mehrab. Later Syedna (RD) made a 3 day visit to Nairobi which was suffering from drought. Syedna (RD)’s presence and his bayan brought the Rain. He was named "Rain Maker" in the Newspaper. Syedna (RD) donated 520,000 Kenyan Shillings for the Public Welfare. This year Syedna (RD)’s sister Fatema Aaisaheba passed away.
34.                       In 1401h, the start of 15th century, Syedna (RD) inaugurated Al Jamea Al Anwar in Cairo, and performed Ashara Mubaraka. 10,000 mumineen attained the same and was bestowed by Aqa Maula (RD)’s dua mubarak. In Jamdiul Ukhra , the Karachi High Court decided the case made by Munafiqeen in Syedna (RD)’s favor. Again for the 1sttime, a Fatemi Dai-el-Mutlaq observed Lailatul Qadr in Al Jamea Al Anwar in Ramadan. Afterwards, Syedna (RD) performed Haj in Mecca and Eide Gadire Qum was observed in Kaabatullah.
35.                       In 1402h, Ashara Mubaraka was observed in Cairo. On 16th Moharrum Syedna (RD) observed Urs mubarak of Syedna Hatim, in Qubbah Mubarak in Hutaib and at the time of Zikre Shahadate & Matam Imam e Hussain (sa) blood emerged underneath the Quranic verses. Thereafter Impression of Imam’s Name were found in Jamea e Sana, which were inscribed by Maula (RD)tona Huratul Maleka (sa). In Safar Syedna (RD) became the 1st Dail-el-Mutlaq to observe prayers in Jamea Burasa in Najaf, Iraq. This year for the 1st time performed Ziarat of Maulana Jafferut Tayyar in Jordan.
36.                       In 1403h, Ashara Mubaraka was observed in Sidhpur, India. On 6th of Ramadan, for the 1st time in 1000 years, Syedna (RD) performed Namaz Zohar/ Asar in Al Jamea Al Anwar after Imam Hakim (sa) in the same date in 403h.
37.                       In 1404h, Ashara Mubaraka in Karachi. On 1st , 16th & 30th Moharrum, Inauguration of Taheri Masjid in Saddar and Al Masjid Al Fatemi & Al Aewane Saifee in Al JaemaTUS Saifiyah Karachi. Syedna (RD) stayed for 123 days in Karachi, during which Chelum, Milad’s of Rasool Allah (saw), Imamuzzaman (sa) and Daiez Zaman (RD) and more than 400 Nikah were performed.
38.                       In 1405h, Ashara Mubaraka was observed in Nairobi. On chelum day Syedna (RD) gave commandments of "Munasibatain Al Karimatain". On 17th Jamidil Awwal, visited Iraq on Invitation by Iraqi Govt, stayed for 10 days.
39.                       In1406h, Ashara Mubarak was observed in Surat. Syedna (RD) inaugurated zarih mubarak of Mukhallefate Rasool in Cairo on his Milad day. On 12th Jamadil Awwal dawah’s enemies set a Car Bomb near the East gate of Raudhat Taheri to harm Syedna (RD), but Allah protected his Dai.
40.                       In 1407h, Ashara Mubaraka was observed in Indore, India. For the 1st time in Al Jamea Al Anwar in Cairo, Syedna (RD) observed Namaze Janaza of his Beloved Brother Amirul Jamea, Syedi Yusuf Bhaisaheb Najmuddin (AQ). He was buried near Maulana Malikul Ashter (SA). On Milad e Imamuzzaman (sa), Syedna (RD)’s youngest son Sh. Ammar Bhaisaheb Jamaluddin marriage was observed.
41.                       In 1408h, Ashara Mubaraka in Karachi. On 17th Moharrum Syedna (RD)’s mother Aamena Aiesaheba passed away in Karachi, Her resting place was made in the complex of Al Jamea TUS Saifiyah Karachi. Syedna (RD) stayed for 118 days in Pakistan, during which Chelum, Milad’s of Rasool Allah (saw), Imamuzzaman (sa) and Daiez Zaman (RD) were observed. Thereafter went to America to inaugurate the 1st Bohra Masjid in Detroit. Later performed Haj.
42.                       In 1409h, Ashara Mubaraka was observed in Bombay. After Ashara Mubaraka came to Karachi to condole the demise of President Ziaul Haq.
43.                       In 1410h, Ashara Mubarak was observed in Surat. Milad e Imamuz Zaman and Misaq was observed 1st time in Masjid e Kufa. Iraq.
44.                       In 1411h, Ashara Mubaraka was observed in Darus Salaam, Tanzania. For the 1st time,      Syedna (RD) introduced Qarzan Hasanan and granted One Million Riyals for the mumineen in Yemen. Later he performed Ziarat’s in Hutaib, Shareqa, Shibam,Masar, Hozan, Lahab, Zabed and Zi Jibillah.
45.                       In 1412h, Ashara Mubaraka was observed in Columbo. For the 1st time Miladun Nabi (saw) was observed in Cairo, after 900 years.
46.                       In 1413h, Ashara Mubaraka was observed in Pune, India. In Rabiul Akhar , Syedna (RD) became the 1st Dail-el-Mutlaq to perform Umra on Milad e Imamuz Zaman , made an historic Ziarat of Maulatona Fatema tuz Zehra’s (SA), and showered Attar on Qabr Mubarak. Afterwards visit Ramala, Philistine and observed prayers in Jamea Fatemi, known as Masjid e Asra. Also made inauguration of Al Jamea Al Aqmar’s Mehrab, which is made of Marble.
47.                       In 1414h, Ashara Mubaraka was observed in Mombasa. Kenya. On Milad e Imamuz Zaman, Syedna (RD) inaugurated the Zarih mubarak of Muqame Rasul Hussain (SA) and Raoos us Shauhada in Shaam (Syria). On this occasion the Govt of Syria presented      the Old Zarih of Rasul Hussain (sa) to Syedna (RD), a part from which was gifted and now installed in Fatemi Masjid Al JameaTUS Saifiyah Karachi. On 19th Shaban, Mukasir ud Dawah Syedi Saleh Bhaisaheb Safiuddin passed away in Mumbai and on Eid e Gadir e Khum, Syedi Hussain Bhaisaheb Husamuddin was appointed as Mukasir ud Dawah.
48.                       In 1415h, Ashara Mubaraka was observed in Bombay. Syedna (RD) performed 40 Ziarat of Syedna Qutubuddin Shaheed (sa) along with Amatullah Aiesaheba in his 20 day stay in Ahmedabad. Aie Saheba from her personal savings, paid tribute to Syedna Qutubuddin Shaheed (RA) by mounting a pure Gold Shaheedana on his Qabar Mubarak. On the eve of Miladun Nabi (SAW), Aiesaheba passed away in London. Syedna (RD) with deep grief and sorrow perform the Milad Majlis and thereafter her funeral. She departed from Aqa Maula (RD) after 60 years of Khidmat. On his Milad Mubarak’s Evening & on the Day (Friday), Syedna (RD) along with hundreds of mumineen performed Ziarat (On Niyat of Aiesaheba) of Amirul Mumineen (SA) and Imam Hussain (SA) respectively and for the first time Matam was permitted in the harum of Imam Hussain (SA) on Aqa Maula (RD)’s request. Ramadan Mubarak was observed in Surat after 50 years.
49.                       In 1416h, Ashara Mubaraka was observed in Mombasa. Kenya. Again for the 1st time Syedna (RD) observed the Milad of Imamuz Zaman (SA) in Yemen, the birth place of Imamut Tayyeb (SA) and in the eve, inaugurated two jamea’s in Cairo named as Jamea Lulu (Pearl) and Jamea Jayushi and on the day of Milad inaugurated Maula (RD)tono Ruqqiyah’s Zarih mubarak. On 13th Rabiul Akhar Syedna (RD) inaugurated the Faiz e Hatimi in Sana Yemen and observed his Milad in Yemen.
50.                       In 1417h, Ashara Mubaraka was observed in Karachi. Later inaugurated Masjid Al Moazzam in Surat and invited mumineen to step forward for the Hifz (by heart) of Al Qur’an. For the same Syedna intend to built an Ultra Modern Language Laboratory (Maaduz Zahra) in the complex of Al JameaTUS Saifiyah Surat.
51.                       In 1418h, Ashara Mubaraka was observed in Surat. Syedna (RD) made a historic visit in Far East Asia’s countries, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Burma, Malaysia, and Hong Kong and showered benedictions on mumineen.
52.                       In 1419h, Ashara Mubaraka was observed in Nairobi. Inauguration of mahad al Zahra in Surat in which 10,000 children who had Hifz Al Qur’an, participated from all over the world. On 5th of Rajab, Aqa Maula’s (RD) beloved daughter Shehzadi Sakina ben saheb passed away in Karachi. Syedna (RD) performed her funeral in Al JameaTUS Saifiyah and she was laid to rest near her Grandmother, Amena AeiSaheba.
 In the end, we pray to Allah to grant us thousands of Milad of our beloved Maula Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin  (TUS), and may we remain to see that day when Imamuzzaman (sa) will end his satar (seclusion) on the Hands of SYEDNA MUFADDAL SAIFUDDIN (TUS).


                   


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