Our Exemplars

Allah Ta’ala has promised in the Quran Majeed that He will remember those who remember Him. Allah Ta’ala’s Awliya’ Kiraam are living an eternal life in Jannat and they too remember those who remember them.

As we attempt to come to terms with the loss of Syedna Qutbuddin, we try to overcome our state of shock and disbelief of coming to Darus Sakina for ziarat, and not qadambosi. When we reflect on our memories...

For us however, Rasulullah’s example is not only a model framed in the distant past, which was a very different time and context. In every age, Rasulullah’s example is alive through a guide and exemplar – a guide who we can see and hear. One guide we trust who not only truly follows the example of Rasulullah, but personifies its relevance in today’s age.

We remember Syedna Burhanuddin’s legacy and we offer shukur for the great bounties that he showered upon us, not least of which was his priceless doa for us every day and night. We also offer shukur to Syedna Burhanuddin for leaving in our midst his successor who continues to bless us with his doa-e-mustajaab.

Syedna Jalaal’s vigor to do good for Dawat and Mumineen, and his integrity and amaanat in the handling of Dawat funds despite the nobility of the cause is noteworthy. It is also remarkable that Syedna Jalaal’s noble intention was completed by the generosity of Maamji. Allah Ta’ala suffices his Awliya’.

On the auspicious occasion of the Urus Mubarak of the 50th Dai Syedna Abdullah Badruddin RA (10th of Rabiul Awwal) we are pleased to present a biographical article written by Shehzadi Dr. Bazat Saifiyah Baisaheba.

Al-Dai al-Ajall al-Fatemi Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS succeeds our most beloved and forever remembered Muqaddas Maulana Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin RA, as 54 Dai of the Dawoodi Bohra community. As Moiz Imam said to Syedna Qadi l-Nu’man, “One Maula has passed away, but another Maula remains.

This week we are pleased to present the akhbar of Syedi Fakhuddin Shaheed, on the occasion of his Urs.

This is a brief biographical article of the 51st Dai al-Mutlaq Syedna Taher Saifuddin RA highlighting his accomplishments in his unprecedented 50 years as Dai.

This biographical account was by Shaikh Dawood Moulvi was a devout follower of Syedna Taher Saifuddin RA who built his career in the service of the Nizam of Hyderabad. After his retirement he devoted himself entirely to the educational upliftment of the community.