Dawoodi Bohra Forum

Dawoodi Bohras and Present Crises In defence of the Silent Majority Dawoodi Bohras are "Spineless Idiots". That is the impression of many Muslim ulama who know them closely. This remark is offending! Off course! Shocking! Off course! But they reason it out as follows:- Dawoodi Bohras are ...

Why is the male member of a family so privileged? And why female members so downgraded? He can go out and mix with anyone. He wants his wife and other female members to remain within four walls. He can remain out of house for months and year for business/job. He can marry together four women. He can...

Khuzema Qutbuddin has not ruled as Dai, so one cannot comment about his functioning. But Mufaddal has been acting as dominating Mansoos and as Dai since over two years. His failure and frustration and frauds are well-known. Reformists are not favouring any one. They would go for a Dai who is benevol...

The Most Ungodly Dai Mufaddal Saifuddin Ever since Mufaddal Bhaisaheb Saifuddin has manipulated the post of 53rd Dai in his favour and he is overriding the Dawat's establishment, instances of violence, extortion of communal wealth and rude behavior of Qasre-Alia's functionaries and Amils have incre...

Why we work Live Mint 29 August 2014 Ever since 68-year-old Mufaddal Saifuddin took over as the 53rd Dai or spiritual leader of the Dawoodi Bohras in January, his sermons have attracted curiosity from members of the million-strong sub-sect of Ismaili Shia Muslims (Dawoodi Bohras), a large section o...

According to Sayedi Khuzema Qutbuddin's sons, they have already shifted to Saifee Mahal from Thana's Darus-Sakina residence. Sayedi Saheb will go to Saifee Mahal directly when arrived in Mumbai. Qaid Johar and Mufaddal have also landed in Mumbai. Also they have been successful in getting all foreign...

A ROAD TO NOWHERE The community world-wide is eagerly waiting for Bombay High Court's judgment for 53rd Dai. Whatever may be the Court's outcome, one thing is certain that plight of suffering Bohras is not going to change. Who-so-ever becomes the next Dai, Mufaddal Saifuddin or Khuzema Qutbuddin bot...

Khuzema Qutbuddin’s son visits Saifee Mahal Hindustan Times (Mumbai) 25 Jul 2014 MUMBAI: Amid heavy police protection, Aziz Qutbuddin, the youngest son of Khuzaima Qutbuddin, visited Saifee Mahal on Thursday, 24th July 2014. This is the first visit by any member of the Qutbuddin family to the Malab...

Late Syedna’s kin allege assault by Burhani Guards, cops detain 3 Express News Service | Mumbai | July 5, 2014 As per the complaint, the incident happened when the sons of Khuzaima Qutbuddin visited mausoleum, Raudat Tahera Abdeali Qutbuddin, Husain Qutbuddin and Aziz Qutbuddin, sons of Khuzaima Qu...

Dear Tasneempati,
We (Just 10 men and ladies) are undertaking Ziyarat Tour of 4 places from Ahmadabad to Khambat before Ramazan.

Dear Dr. Zainab and brother Zinger, I haven't exaggerated any incident in my report. In fact I had used much harsh words in Gujarati which I could not translate in English. As I said there was heavy police deployment that could be reason for few ruffians to keep quite. 1. My intention in writing in ...

Mufaddal has introduced his Namaz and has said it is equivalent to ten thousand prayers. Bohras should pray 10 namaz of Mufaddal and lock all Bohra masjids, which has sawab of one thousand Namaz also stop going to Haj and Umra, which have sawab of one lakh namaz.

Justice Gautam Patel has said it would be better to hold the trial rather than decide on interim relief. He then asked the parties if they are willing to face trial right away and withstand the consequences. The Court is ready for daily hearing. Justice Gautam Patel has advised to go for trial. Both...

HC willing to hold daily trial in Syedna suit Times of India Rosy Sequeira,TNN 17, Jun 2014, MUMBAI: The Bombay HC on Monday said it is willing to conduct a speedy, day-to-day trial in July in the suit filed by the uncle of Syedna Muffadal Saifuddin to declare the former as head of the Dawoodi Bohr...

We are Dawoodi Bohras since last 400 years, Sayedna Daud bin Ajab Shah's time. During last 50 Dai’s time there was no restrictions of Dress-code, Beard and Raza, E-jamat card/ smart card. There was no threat of Salam band / Jamatkharij / Baraat. Misaq was only for Imamuz-Zaman and it was just a cust...

We have decided to break our tour in to three phases. First Gujarat+ Saurashtra Second M.P. And then Maharashtra. We will soon announce in advance the dates we will reach each town for the ziyarat. Those who want to join us please contact:- Saifuddin Insaf (Mumbai) – Phone: 0981 988 4226 or Zehra Be...

Smashing Windscreen of Raza, Dress-code and Jamat-Card into pieces Striking Start of Reformists’ Ziyarat Tour The Tour started from Qubba of seven Dais up to 50th Dai who had kept the community free from the tyrannical-restrictions. A tour of 40 cities Ziyarat by reformists Bohras is jointly organi...

Recently the orthodox Bohras (Shabab) of Udaipur have started coming on their own in Udaipur Masjids and offering namaz under Imamat of Reformist Mulla Sahebs along with reformist Bohras. Inspired by their act, Central Board of Dawoodi Bohra Community, Bombay, Bohra Youth Association, Udaipur and Fu...

How is Syedna chosen? HC wants to know Indian Express | Mumbai 30th April 2014 The Bombay High Court Tuesday sought to know the procedure involved in choosing the Dai-al-Mutlaq or the spiritual head of the over a million-strong Dawoodi Bohra community. Justice Gautam Patel, who posed the question, ...

On Tuesday, 22 April 2014 8:26 PM, It is confirmed news that Qaide Johar has resigned from the Bhindi Bazaar Project. ( Saifee Burhani Upliftment Project ) The ramifications have to be seen. It could be a tactical retreat in face of legal hassles from the existing tenants or may be due to internal t...

Earnest request to intervene in the dispute between two claimants An open letter To Former Hon. Justice Ahmadi Saheb By Jainuddin Vali - Godhara To, Hon. former Chief Justice of India, Aziz Mushabber Ahmadi Saheb It is reliably learnt that you are one of the important persons in the list of support...

Gujarat HC grants injunction on Dawoodi Bohra trusts, Wakfs IANS | Ahmedabad/Mumbai April 16, 2014 The Gujarat High Court Wednesday granted an interim injunction restraining Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, and his supporters from dealing with the assets of around 75 public trusts and 261 Wakfs till April...

PRESS RELEASE: Ad-Interim Order Granted by the Hon. Gujarat High Court on 16-4-2014. 16 April 2014. Filing of Writ Petitions in the Gujarat High Court by His Holiness Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin TUS, being the 53rd Dai al-Mutlaq and Head of the Dawoodi Bohra Community Alleging Violation of the Princi...

Syedna row: 8 petitions in Gujarat HC TIMES OF INDIA TNN | Apr 17, 2014, 12.25 AM IST MUMBAI: Having already challenged his nephew Syedna Muffadal Saifuddin's succession as the 53rd Dai al-Mutlaq (spiritual head of the Dawoodi Bohras) in the Bombay high court, Khuzaima Qutbuddin has now filed eight...

Zehra Cyclewala's protest against Dawat Trust for an attempt to close down two public thoroughfares near Devdi Dawat Property Trust since long is trying to own and close down the two public thoroughfares near Devdi Mubarak in Zapa Bazar Surat and use them for personal gain. These usurpers in religi...

Reply to uncle’s petition by April 29, high court tells Syedna TIMES OF INDIA TNN | Apr 8, 2014, 11.43 PM IST MUMBAI: The HC has posted to April 29 the hearing in a suit filed by the recently ordained Syedna's uncle, Khuzema Qutbuddin, to declare him the Dawoodi Bohras' religious head. On Tuesday, ...

Religious matters must not come to court: HC judge TIMES OF INDIA Rosy Sequeira,TNN | Apr 8, 2014, 02.45 AM IST MUMBAI: Religious matters should not come to court, the Bombay high court said on Monday when a suit filed by the uncle of the recently ordained Syedna of the Dawoodi Bohra community came...

The case came before Justice Kathawala on 7th April at 11 am. He advised both Mufaddal Bhaisaheb and Syedi Khuzema Qutbuddin to settle the issue by mutual consultation as it is a religious issue. When it was put on behalf of Syedi Khuzema that he had already made that offer to Mufaddal to Debate and...

The Waqf deeds signed during late Sayedna Burhanuddin Saheb’s time clearly states:- (a) That as far as the Dawoodi Bohra Community is concerned, waqfs of the community were different from Waqf as ordinarily understood in Muslim laws. Under Muslim Waqf law the properties including mosques are dedicat...

Late Syedna ‘too ill to have spoken coherently’ Mumbai Mirror | Apr 3, 2014 Mumbai Mirror Bureau Opinions of three neurological experts from US form crux of suit filed by Qutbuddin, challenging Mufaddal's ascension as Bohra head. The opinions of three neurological experts from United States form th...