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by yusuftopiwala
Sun Sep 07, 2014 8:36 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Is reform truly possible? Part II
Replies: 72
Views: 18482

Re: Is reform truly possible? Part II

I regret I did not introduce myself, I am Ismaili, Dawoodi, Atba-e-Malak Vakil. The Saheb in whom I believe is not corrupt. He is Benevolent and helps us to understand religion, and if required also helps us with advice and help in financial matters. Can’t we have healthy religious discussion? Why o...
by yusuftopiwala
Sun Sep 07, 2014 4:16 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Is reform truly possible? Part II
Replies: 72
Views: 18482

Re: Is reform truly possible? Part II

Dear Mr. Seeker,

I did not understand your phase. Could you please elaborate, and tell what you want to tell?
by yusuftopiwala
Sun Sep 07, 2014 2:56 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Is reform truly possible? Part II
Replies: 72
Views: 18482

Re: Is reform truly possible? Part II

Dear All, Below mentioned points are my personal thoughts. I think there should not be a situation where few members of a sect feel that there are administrative problems, and hence we should reform it. I think if such is a situation, one can very well leave the sect and form a new sect. Who stops t...
by yusuftopiwala
Mon May 30, 2011 2:41 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Syedi Sadiq Ali Saheb's Nasihat
Replies: 108
Views: 20302

Re: Syedi Sadiq Ali Saheb's Nasihat

We are "Vakili", and we beleive in all the 7 tenants of Islam as per Dawoodi Bohra Faith in Batin.
by yusuftopiwala
Fri May 27, 2011 2:25 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Syedi Sadiq Ali Saheb's Nasihat
Replies: 108
Views: 20302

Re: Syedi Sadiq Ali Saheb's Nasihat

Brother Gulam,

You are right it is the same sect which you are talking about.
by yusuftopiwala
Thu May 26, 2011 8:17 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Syedi Sadiq Ali Saheb's Nasihat
Replies: 108
Views: 20302

Re: Syedi Sadiq Ali Saheb's Nasihat

labbaikyaHussain: 200 people it means this sect is almost extinct. We are not extinct, we have just started. stranger: So you people get split from the mainstream on the issue of rightful successor of 46th da'i.. but why named as 48'ers sect ? It is because in the year 1944, 48 followers of (so cal...
by yusuftopiwala
Thu May 26, 2011 6:23 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Syedi Sadiq Ali Saheb's Nasihat
Replies: 108
Views: 20302

Re: Syedi Sadiq Ali Saheb's Nasihat

1. Our total population is about 200 followers.
2. We are based out at Nagpur
by yusuftopiwala
Thu May 26, 2011 5:28 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Syedi Sadiq Ali Saheb's Nasihat
Replies: 108
Views: 20302

Re: Syedi Sadiq Ali Saheb's Nasihat

We (Atba-e-Malak / 48'ers) have faith and believe in all the Nabi Sahebs thereafter Imams from Maulana Hasan bin Maulana Ali Saheb to 21st Imam Maulana Tayeb Saheb and thereafter Dai-ul-Mutlaqs from Sayedna Zoeb Saheb to 46th Dai-ul-Mutlaq Sayedna Mohammed Badruddin Saheb up to the Hijri year 1256 (...
by yusuftopiwala
Thu May 26, 2011 3:06 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Syedi Sadiq Ali Saheb's Nasihat
Replies: 108
Views: 20302

Re: Syedi Sadiq Ali Saheb's Nasihat

Valekum-us-Salam,

1. We donot have website of our sect.
2. Title of our Present Saheb-ul-Waqt is Vali-uz-Zaman.
by yusuftopiwala
Wed May 25, 2011 4:04 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Syedi Sadiq Ali Saheb's Nasihat
Replies: 108
Views: 20302

Re: Syedi Sadiq Ali Saheb's Nasihat

Dear All, I am from 48'ers sect. I believe & follow Syedi Sadiq Ali Saheb's Naseehats. I can send a copy of the Naseehat to anyone who can give his name and postal address. In Quaran please go through Aayat 7 - 11, here God (Khuda) is ordering the Angels (Malayakats) to do Sajda to Maulana Aadam...
by yusuftopiwala
Sat Sep 18, 2010 10:03 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Quran 2:184 - Bohras v/s rest sects
Replies: 174
Views: 26170

Re: Quran 2:184 - Bohras v/s rest sects

Dear All, If we relate Roza with Fasting, then how do we understand Quran's Aayat 19:26 which goes as below: "So eat and drink and be content. And if you see any man, say, 'Indeed, I have vowed to the Most Gracious a fast , so I will not speak today to any human being." In the above Aayat ...
by yusuftopiwala
Fri May 09, 2008 5:46 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Difference between various Bohra Sub-sects
Replies: 85
Views: 17949

Re: Difference between various Bohra Sub-sects

Dear All, Regarding Zakat According to us there are 26 Aayats where Zakat is used with Namaz, and there are 6 Aayats where Zakat is used independently. If any want to know the Aayat numbers I can provide. Interestingly there is one Aayat 19:30 where Maulan Iesa Saheb is offering Namaz & Zakat. S...
by yusuftopiwala
Sat May 03, 2008 4:43 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Difference between various Bohra Sub-sects
Replies: 85
Views: 17949

Re: Difference between various Bohra Sub-sects

According to you which Aayat of Quran says Zakat means purifying ones wealth/income. As our interpretation says Zakat is imparting Religious Knowledge and thereby increasing ones Religious Knowledge on the Strength of Namaz. I respect your knowledge but please do not mix Zakat and Sadko, Sadko is he...
by yusuftopiwala
Fri May 02, 2008 1:54 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Difference between various Bohra Sub-sects
Replies: 85
Views: 17949

Re: Difference between various Bohra Sub-sects

Dear All,

I had explained our understanding of Zakat. I want to know what do you understand by Zakat OR what is your interpretation of Zakat in light of Holy Quran & Nasihat?

With warm regards,
by yusuftopiwala
Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:40 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Difference between various Bohra Sub-sects
Replies: 85
Views: 17949

Re: Difference between various Bohra Sub-sects

Bhai Sajid, 1. We do not pay any Fitra, Zakat etc. 2. Population of our Jamat is 200 member, there is no typo error. 3. Zakat – On the strength of Namaz, momin Acquires or Obtains or Blessed with religious strength to offer other his religious knowledge. Moreover if you go through and understand Qur...
by yusuftopiwala
Sat Apr 26, 2008 4:50 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Difference between various Bohra Sub-sects
Replies: 85
Views: 17949

Re: Difference between various Bohra Sub-sects

Bhai Sajid, Please find answers to your queries. • Where is the concentration of Attaba-e-Malik jamaat? Nagpur • What is the approximate population of your jamaat? 200 • Do you guys celebrate urs of past dais and duwats? No • Do you guys perform poorjoosh matam? No • How your top hierarchy collects ...
by yusuftopiwala
Thu Apr 24, 2008 12:45 pm
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Difference between various Bohra Sub-sects
Replies: 85
Views: 17949

Re: Difference between various Bohra Sub-sects

Atba-e-Malak Vakil and artalis walas are the same. But I do not have much information about the sulaimanis. We beleive in all the 7 tenants of Islam as per Dawoodi Bohra Faith in Batin. If you need detailed understanding of our Faith, please tell me I will be more then happy to provide you the same.
by yusuftopiwala
Fri Apr 18, 2008 5:45 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Difference between various Bohra Sub-sects
Replies: 85
Views: 17949

Re: Difference between various Bohra Sub-sects

More about Atba-e-Malak or Atba-e-Malak Vakil The Atba-e-Malak is a sect of Dawoodi Boharas and according to the religious beliefs and tenets of the Dawoodi Bohras, there is cycle of 60,000 years, comprising of 3000 years being the period of Fatrat (i.e. lethargy preceding the period of Satar), the ...
by yusuftopiwala
Sat Apr 12, 2008 6:41 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: what are the bohras of today???
Replies: 28
Views: 2926

Re: what are the bohras of today???

Bhai Muslim First, In your reply you talk about Zahir & Batin. I want to know more about understanding of seven tentants in Batin. Is there any sect which does not follow tentants in Zahir and follow the Dawoodi Bohra Faith in Batin. I know there is a sect, but I do not know who are they and whe...
by yusuftopiwala
Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:40 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Postal address of Dawoodi Bohras
Replies: 5
Views: 962

Re: Postal address of Dawoodi Bohras

Brethren my mother tongue is Gujarati, therefore the articles are in Gujarati. So I do not know if I can attach this article.

Anyway if I get your email ID, I can surely attach this article and send it to you through my email id - rizviyusuf@yahoo.com
by yusuftopiwala
Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:37 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Postal address of Dawoodi Bohras
Replies: 5
Views: 962

Re: Postal address of Dawoodi Bohras

Dear Brother, Thanks for your reply. I want to share some articles with fellow brethern, that is why I am looking for address to whome I can sent by post. I am looking for brethern who are actively interested in knowing more about relegion, and sharing their personal thoughts in a healthy manner. Ma...
by yusuftopiwala
Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:30 am
Forum: Bohras and Reform
Topic: Postal address of Dawoodi Bohras
Replies: 5
Views: 962

Postal address of Dawoodi Bohras

Dear Friends,

Please tell me where can I get the postal name & address of Dawoodi Bohras. If it is available on internet I can download it OR if I have to purchase it I can purchase it.

Please help me.

Regards,
Yusuf Topiwala