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Mohammed Burhanuddin

February 04, 2023

Not to be confused with Mohammed Burhanuddin I.

Mohammed Burhanuddin (6 March 1915 – 17 January 2014) was the 52nd Dā'ī al-Mutlaq of Dawoodi Bohras.[3] He led the community for 49 years in a period of social, economic, and educational prosperity;[4][5] strengthened and re-institutionalized the fundamental core of the community's faith; revived its culture, tradition, and heritage. In successfully achieving coexistence of traditional Islamic values and modern Western practices within the community, Burhanuddin completed the work his predecessor Taher Saifuddin had started.[6] Burhanuddin was presented the highest national civilian honors of the states of Egypt and Jordan[3][4] recognising his revivalism and restoration efforts.[7] He was known in Arab countries as Azamat us-Sultan (lit. 'the Great Sovereign'). Owing to extensive travels for community reach-out,[2] he was the first Dā'ī al-Mutlaq to visit Europe, Australia, and America.[8]

Syedna

Mohammed Burhanuddin

52nd Dā'ī al-Mutlaq of the Dawoodi Bohra
مُحـمّـد بـُرهـان الـدِّيـن
Burhanuddin c. 1934.
Da'i al-Mutlaq
In office
1965–2014
Preceded byTaher Saifuddin
Succeeded byMufaddal Saifuddin
Title
Personal
Born
Mohammed

(1915-03-06)6 March 1915
Surat, Bombay Presidency, British India
Died17 January 2014(2014-01-17) (aged 98)
Malabar Hill, Mumbai, India
Resting placeRaudat Tahera, Mumbai
ReligionShi'a Islam
Home townMumbai, India
SpouseAmatullah Aaisaheba
Children
Daughters
  • Sakina
  • Batul
  • Huseina
Sons
Parents
  • Taher Saifuddin (father)
  • Husaina Aaisaheba (mother)
CitizenshipIndian
SectIsmailism
Dawoodi Bohra
Jurisprudence
Other names
Occupations
  • Spiritual Leader
  • Philanthropist
StyleHis Holiness
Awards
Chancellor, Aligarh Muslim University
In office
3 Oct 1999 – 3 Oct 2002
Preceded byHakim A Hameed
Succeeded byAziz M Ahmadi

Life

Early life

Burhanuddin was born to Taher Saifuddin and Husaina Aaisaheba in Surat in the Indian state of Gujarat.[8][9]: 16 

Burhanuddin, taught by his father,[10] completed his religious education at the age of 13.[11] Following Burhanuddin's mīthāq (oath) in Surat, aged 15,[2]: 66–67  he was appointed Amir al-Hajj (Arabic: أمِير الحَجّ, lit. 'chief of hajj pilgrims'), was conferred the title of Shaykh (Arabic: الشيخ, lit. 'leader'), and bestowed the laqab of Burhan al-Din (Arabic: بُرهان الدّيْن, lit. 'proof of faith') by his father, Taher Saifuddin.[12][13]

 
Burhanuddin just after his appointment to the station of Mazoon al-Dawat in Surat on Yawm al-Mab'as, 1934.

On his 17th birthday, Burhanuddin was promoted to the rank of Haddiyah (lit. 'a high rank')[14]: 15  and made in charge of Alvazaratus Saifiyah, the central administrative body of the community.[14]: 19  At age 19, Taher Saifuddin designated him as his successor to the office of the Dai al-Mutlaq (Arabic: داعي المطلق, lit. 'absolute missionary'), and subsequently elevated him to the station of Mazoon al-Da'wat (Arabic: مأذون الدعوة, lit. 'authorized missionary'), making him his second-in-command.[12][13] By age 20, Burhanuddin had committed the entire Quran to memory.[14]: 19 [15]

Marriage and family

Burhanuddin married Amatullah Aaisaheba in 1937[12] in Surat. She was the daughter of Abdul Husain, a descendant of the 46th Da'i al-Mutlaq Abdul Qadir Najmuddin.[citation needed] The city and the Iwan (lit. 'hall') of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah, the main venue of the celebrations, were decorated heavily.[16] Taher Saifuddin extended an open invitation to all community members to attend the ceremonies, and had also invited distinguished dignitaries and government officials.[17]

Burhanuddin and Amatullah had 10 children, seven sons and three daughters.[18][19]

Al-Dai al-Mutlaq

After the demise of his father, Taher Saifuddin on 12 November 1965, Mohammed Burhanuddin presided over a 40-day mourning period and assumed the office of his predecessor. He chose the burial place of his father to be Qasre Husaini (Raudat Tahera), the site where the shrines of Imam Ali and Imam Husain were fabricated.[2]: 6 [14]: 25 

Centenary

In 2011, Burhanuddin, celebrated his centenary in accordance with the Islamic calendar. A mega procession was organised in Mumbai that started from MG Road to Azam Campus Grounds (the route is popularly known as Marine Drive) involving 8000 participants. Followers were dressed in golden robes traversing on horses or upon chariots. Various floats were a part of the parade displaying a variety of accomplishments during Burhanuddin's tenure. Similar processions took place at community centers across the world.[20] During the ceremonies held over the period of a week, Burhanuddin laid the foundation stone for the SBUT project in Bhendi Bazar[21] and announced the opening of a branch of the Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah university in Nairobi, Kenya.

Succession

Main article: Succession to the 52nd Dai al Mutlaq

Burhanuddin spent a few days every year in London, where he has a home. During one such visit in 2011, he suffered a stroke and was admitted to Cromwell Hospital. Some days after being admitted to the hospital, he appointed his 2nd son, Mufaddal Saifuddin, as his successor holding a few members of his immediate family to bear witness, as per the religious traditions. He asked for the news to be communicated to all community members.[22]

Upon his return to Mumbai, Burhanuddin visited the mausoleum of his father. There, he reiterated his proclamation upon Mufaddal Saifuddin as his successor-designate amongst thousands of onlookers, the event also being broadcast to a number of other locations in Mumbai.[23]

Activities

Libas al-Anwar

 
A Dawoodi Bohra family in their religious attire, the Libas al-Anwar.

Burhanuddin issued a dress code, calling for male Bohras to grow a beard and wear a white topi and kurta, and for women to wear a colorful two piece abaya, known formally as a Rida. This Islamization countered a trend toward assimilation into the larger culture of their ancestors that was also prevalent under his predecessor, Taher Saifuddin and the previous Du'at before them.[6] The history of this culture can be traced back to the medieval Fatimid dynasty in Egypt.

Al-Jame al-Anwar

 
 
 
Top: Jame Anwar before and after renovations under taken by Burhanuddin. The mosque was formally inaugurated by Anwar Sadat, the 3rd President of Egypt, in 1980. Bottom: Masjid e Moazzam in Surat post re-construction by Burhanuddin is a striking example of Neo-Fatimid architectural style that flourished during his tenure.
 
 
Great Mosque of Kufa before and after restoration by Burhanuddin in 1990s.

In 1980 ACE/1401 AH, the Al-Hakim mosque was extensively refurbished in white marble and gold trim by Mohammed Burhanuddin. Remnants of the original decorations, including stucco carvings, timber tie-beams, and Quranic inscriptions were restored as part of the renovations. His intent to restore the ancient Al-Hakim Mosque as a place of worship in contemporary times necessitated a lighting solution that provided this important functionality to the mosque and did so in a manner that paid tribute to the Fatimid tradition of illumination and its aesthetics. The miraculous emergence of the mishkat or small lantern from the niche of the richly decorated façade of Al Jami al Aqmar provided that solution. The niche in which the lantern motif was found has also been compared to the mihrab niche of Al Azhar mosque, the same also now found in Al-Hakim mosque, which has a central motif that resembles a large lamp or lantern.[24]

Educational contributions

In October 1999, Burhanuddin was elected Chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University,[25] a position that his father also held. He is credited with expanding the two century old Arabic university Al Jamea tus Saifiyah. In 1983, a new campus of "Al Jamea tus Saifiyah" was built by him in Karachi.[10][26] He built the "Burhaniyah Business Counseling Center" in Mumbai to provide modern business solutions.[10] He also built the Raudat Tahera, a mausoleum of his father Taher Saifuddin in Mumbai, India. It is one of a kind, having the entire Quran inscribed on its inner white walls in letters decorated with of gold leaves and with precious stones.[10][27] It was inaugurated in 1975 by the erstwhile President of India Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed.

In 1976, he established a facility exclusively dedicated to the study of arts and sciences of the Quran.[28]

MSB Schools

Main article: MSB Educational Institute

MSB[29] (also known as Al Madrasa Tus Saifiya Tul Burhaniyah[30][31]) was founded by Burhanuddin in 1984, with its first two branches in Mumbai, India and Nairobi, Kenya.[29] It is accredited with the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education[32] and is operated under the purview of the office of the Dai al-Mutlaq of the Dawoodi Bohras. The institute has branches in 25 cities across India, Pakistan, East Africa, and the Middle East.[32][33]

Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah

Main article: Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah

Knowledge is our legacy. Hence, it is our duty to protect this legacy for the betterment of our community. The world is changing fast and, to live a respectable life, it is necessary for us to be aware of what’s going on around us; it is our duty to adapt to modern technology and industrial development.

—Mohammed Burhanuddin[34]

On the occasion of his 100th birth anniversary, Mohammed Burhanuddin established a third campus of the institute of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah in Nairobi, Kenya.[35] Two years later, his son Mufaddal Saifuddin, announced the dedication of yet another campus of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah in Marol (Mumbai) on his behalf. The construction of each campus is centered around a masjid, with all buildings oriented towards the Holy Kaaba in Mecca.[36] All four campuses have integrated green building techniques and observe environmental friendly operations. The buildings have been designed to utilize sunlight and facilitate natural ventilation as much as possible, and avoid dependency on artificial methods that consume great amounts of electricity, for e.g. solar water heating systems have been used in the dormitories of the Surat campus. A layout of coconut trees planted along the perimeter of the Karachi campus’ sports field mitigates waterlogging not only in Jamea but also in the surrounding homes. Recycling, compost facilities, motion sensor lighting and paper reduction policies are also applied in all four campuses.

Al-Multaqa al-Fatemi al-Ilmi

In the year 1978, Burhanuddin held a historic Islamic conference in Surat where he called upon delegates of the community centers to adhere to the time-tested traditions of their faith while also embracing the beneficial ‘new’ with the advent of scientific advancements. Amongst his important messages to the community was to renounce the practice of riba (lit. 'interest and usury'). The congregation initially started in Surat and was thereafter held in Mumbai, Karachi, Nairobi and Dar es salaam between 1978 - 1988.

The first gathering at Surat in 1978 was held in Iwaan al-Barakat (lit. 'Hall of Blessings') of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah. Burhanuddin laid down seven principles[which?] in this meet to develop social, educational and economic fervor amongst his followers.

In 1984, on the twin occasions of the 100th birth anniversary of his father, Taher Saifuddin and the 1400th birth anniversary of Husayn ibn Ali, Muhammed's grandson; Burhanuddin laid down another set of principles similar in spirit to the ones established before with the added emphasis of Qardan Hasana (lit. 'good loan'), which are interest-free loans. The abolition of riba from an institutional level and to certain extents on an individual level is considered to be the highlight of these meetings.[37]

Community kitchens

Burhanuddin established community kitchens (viz. Faiz al-Mawaid al-Burhaniyah) to provide meals everyday to the Dawoodi Bohra families, thus providing free time for women to pursue economic, educational or religious activities.[38] The community kitchens don't discriminate between the privileged and the underprivileged sections, both getting the same "good quality and hygienically-prepared" food,[39] while the community members have the provision of paying for their own family, and for sponsoring those who cannot afford it.[40]

Medical aid

 
Manmohan Singh, then Prime Minister of India, speaks at the inauguration of Saifee Hospital on June 4, 2005. Seated on the podium are Vilasrao Deshmukh, Mohammed Fazal, and Burhanuddin.

Saifee Hospital

Main article: Saifee Hospital

Burhanuddin conceptualized and established Saifee Hospital in Mumbai, a state-of-the-art, multi-specialty, 250-bed hospital.[41] It was inaugurated in 2005 by Dr. Manmohan Singh, the erstwhile prime minister of India.[42] During the inauguration, Dr Singh said: "The Bohra community has made a noble and significant contribution to society at large in constructing the Saifee Hospital and I too pray and hope that it benefits all sections of our society" [43]

The main vision of the hospital is to provide preventive, curative and holistic care to individuals from every strata. The hospital consists of 2574 beds and is a multi-speciality healthcare destination.[44] It has 44 ICU beds, 9 Operational Theatres and conducts approximately 10,000 surgeries in a year.[45] It has been certified by ‘The International Standards Organisation’ (ISO) and National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL).[45]

The hospital specializes in Robotic Surgeries, Bariatric Surgeries, Cardiology, Critical Care Medicine and Dentistry among other services.[45]

Burhani Medical Idara

Mohammed Burhanuddin set up the Burhani Medical Idara (Department). The aim of this department is to provide medical aid to the members of the Dawoodi Bohra community.[46]

The official website of the department has an online Doctor's directory which enlists the name of all doctors of the community who are providing their services free of charge. As of 15 December 2019, a total of 2549 doctors have been registered with the department. The ratio of doctors with respect to the total members of the community is 1:300.[46]

Apart from this, hospitals have been established all across the globe in places such as Tanzania and Pakistan, where medical aid is provided at a subsidised rate.

Saifee Ambulance in Mumbai provides subsidised medical services to the local neighbourhood.  It extends  help in hospitalisation, immunisation and blood donation. It also sets up regular medical camps.[43]

Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust

Main article: Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust

One of Burhanuddin's major undertakings was the establishment of the Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust. This redevelopment project comprising 16.5 acres of landform has approximately 250 existing buildings, 1250 shops and 3200 families under its radar in South Mumbai. The idea is to incorporate the locality's dilapidated structures into a more sustainable development project, with new buildings, modern infrastructure, wider roads, more open spaces and commercial establishments.

Using the ‘best principles of urban planning’ the project aims to meet the present and future socio-economic needs of the people. The neighborhood, famously known as Bhendi Bazaar has been divided into 7 sub-clusters. The majority of the flats in these buildings will relocate the existing tenants/occupants to better accommodation. The area will have its own environment-friendly decorum along with an efficient sewage treatment plant, solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and garbage disposal units. The project aims to be resource neutral. It has already been pre-certified 'Gold' by the Indian Green Buildings Council.[47]

Memorisation of the Quran

Burhanuddin emphasized on the notion of ‘memorising the entire Holy Quran’. There are several examples where Burhanuddin has announced this idea on an international level, for example on the occasion of completion of 1400 years of Quranic revelation on Mohammed (1387 H), and in the International Islamic Conference on Aspects of Islamic Studies at Albert Hall, London (Meherjaan al-Alami al Islami 1976 CE) he addressed this desire in his speech.[48] Subsequently, in that same year, a Quranic  institute by the name of Mahad al-Zahra was established by him.[49] The main objectives of this institution is to facilitate learning of the art of recitation, memorization and understanding of the Quran and its sciences.[50]

Mohammed Burhanuddin had inaugurated Mahad al-Zahra, Karachi in the year 1404H, during his birthday celebrations there. In 1415 H, he delivered a sermon where he stressed upon the memorisation of the Quran and directed the students of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah to commit the entire Quran to memory. In the following year 1416 H, Husain Burhanuddin, the grandson of Mohammed Burhanuddin memorised the  entire Quran and since then this initiative has taken traction tenfold.[citation needed]

In the year 1418 H/ 1998, Burhanuddin laid down the foundation for a new branch of Mahad al-Zahra in Surat (India).[51] The new facility provides the ideal environment of comfort and peace for the students engrossed in the demanding memorisation process. This institute also houses an audio studio where various recordings have been taped. The entire Quran has also been recorded and distributed via CDs and lately, through the internet. Students of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah memorise the Quran under this institution and render teaching services to community members residing in different parts of the world. In H 1433 / C.E. 2013, a kindergarten named Rawdat al-Quran al-Kareem (RQK) was established in Mumbai with the aim of nurturing young pupils in the light of the Quran.[51]

E-learning

In the year 2005, a distance-learning memorization program was launched to reach out to members of the community who live in distant cities such as Sydney, Australia, Los Angeles.[citation needed]

Marriage ceremonies

Burhanuddin continued his father's tradition of organising mass marriages, known as Rasm-e Saifee, during his visits to various Dawoodi Bohra communities. Taiseer un Nikah, an international committee, plays principal role in match-making, counseling, and facilitating the solemnization of these marriages.[52]

Ashara Mubaraka

 
Burhanuddin and his father Saifuddin at a religious gathering in Rampura, Central India Agency c. 1947.

The Ashara Mubaraka (Arabic: عشرة مباركه, lit. 'the blessed ten') is an annual mourning of Husayn ibn Ali's martyrdom at the Battle of Karbala.[53][54] In the tradition of the Fatimids,[55][56] the Da'i al-Mutlaq delivers ten wa'az (Persian: وعظ, lit. 'sermons') on Islamic philosophy, history, liturgy, expository, horatory over 9 days: One wa'az each day for 8 days starting 2nd Muharram and two on the final day of Ashura (Urdu: عاشوراء), the 10th of Muharram.[53] Every year the Da'i al-Mutlaq selects a city to host the Ashara at[54][57][58] which, at times, attract 100,000 to 200,000 azadar-e Husayn (Urdu: عزادارِ حسين, lit. 'mourners of Husayn').[59][60][61][62][63] The ashara wa'az from the host city is, on occasion, broadcast to various venues around the world.[59][60] Pilgrims are often provided with free accommodation, transportation, and meals.[60][64][65][66] The faculty of Funun al-Quran, a department of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah, oversees elaborate Tazyeen (lit. 'decor') of the host venue.[67]

List of cities Burhanuddin presided over Ashara at as Dai al-Mutlaq
CE AH City Province Country Cont Start Date End Date
1960s[2]: 130 
1966 1386 Mumbai Maharashtra   India Asia 22 April 30 April
1967 1387 11 April 19 April
1968 1388 30 March 7 April
1969 1389 Mecca and Medina Mecca Province and Medina Province   Saudi Arabia 20 March 28 March
1970s[2]: 130 
1970 1390 Colombo Western Province   Sri Lanka Asia 9 March 17 March
1971 1391 Kolkata West Bengal   India 27 February 7 March
1972 1392 Surat Gujarat 16 February 24 February
1973 1393 Mumbai Maharashtra 4 February 12 February
1974 1394 25 January 2 February
1975 1395 14 January 22 January
1976 1396 Kolkata West Bengal 3 January 11 January
1397 Chennai Tamil Nadu 23 December 31 December
1977 1398 Karachi Sindh   Pakistan 12 December 20 December
1978 1399 Jamnagar Gujarat   India 1 December 9 December
1979 1400 Mumbai Maharashtra 21 November 29 November
1980s[2]: 130 
1980 1401 Cairo Cairo Governorate   Egypt Africa 9 November 17 November
1981 1402 30 October 7 November
1982 1403 Sidhpur Gujarat   India Asia 19 October 27 October
1983 1404 Karachi Sindh   Pakistan 8 October 16 October
1984 1405 Nairobi Nairobi County   Kenya Africa 27 September 5 October
1985 1406 Surat Gujarat   India Asia 16 September 24 September
1986 1407 Indore Madhya Pradesh 5 September 13 September
1987 1408 Karachi Sindh   Pakistan 26 August 3 September
1988 1409 Mumbai Maharashtra   India 14 August 22 August
1989 1410 Surat Gujarat 4 August 12 August
1990s[2]: 130 
1990 1411 Dar es Salaam Coastal Indian Ocean   Tanzania Africa 24 July 1 August
1991 1412 Colombo Western Province   Sri Lanka Asia 13 July 21 July
1992 1413 Pune Maharashtra   India 2 July 10 July
1993 1414 Mombasa Mombasa County   Kenya Africa 21 June 29 June
1994 1415 Mumbai Maharashtra   India Asia 10 June 18 June
1995 1416 Mombasa Mombasa County   Kenya Africa 31 May 8 June
1996 1417 Karachi Sindh   Pakistan Asia 19 May 27 May
1997 1418 Surat Gujarat   India Asia 8 May 16 May
1998 1419 Nairobi Nairobi County   Kenya Africa 28 April 6 May
1999 1420 Colombo Western Province   Sri Lanka Asia 17 April 25 April
2000s
2000 1421 Surat[2]: 130  Gujarat   India Asia 6 April 14 April
2001 1422 Houston[68][69] Texas   United States North America 26 March 3 April
2002 1423 Indore[54][62] Madhya Pradesh   India Asia 15 March 23 March
2003 1424 Mumbai[66] Maharashtra 5 March 13 March
2004 1425 Dubai[70] Emirate of Dubai   United Arab Emirates 22 February 1 March
2005 1426 Surat[71] Gujarat   India 10 February 18 February
2006 1427 Mumbai[72] Maharashtra 31 January 8 February
2007 1428 Colombo[73][74][75] Western Province   Sri Lanka 20 January 28 January
2008 1429 9 January 17 January
2008/09 1430 Mombasa[76][77] Mombasa County   Kenya Africa 29 December 6 January
2009 1431 Marol[59] Maharashtra   India Asia 18 December 26 December
2010s
2010 1432 Mumbai[78][a] Maharashtra   India Asia 8 December 16 December
2011 1433 27 November 5 December
2012 1434 Surat[b][81] Gujarat 15 November 23 November
2013 1435 Mumbai[c] Maharashtra 5 November 13 November

Teaching

Patriotism

Mohammed Burhaunndin always instructed his followers to be patriotic to the state they resided in. In Islam, loyalty to the land of abode is an integral part of one's faith. Mohammed Burhanuddin urged his followers to follow the laws of the country they live in and strive to be good citizens. Dawoodi Bohras have therefore become well integrated into the various societies that they have become part of, in the countries in which they reside. They are active in community help efforts and also partake in social drives and campaigns.[full citation needed]

Islamic Identity

 
Burhanuddin in conversation with Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, in London (2010).

Throughout his 50 years in the office, Mohammed Burhaunndin strove to imbibe a particular Islamic identity to his followers. The most prominent distinction of the Dawoodi Bohra community is their religious attire, known as the Libas-al-Anwar (lit. Radiant Clothes.) For men, it usually consists of a trouser-like pant called an izar, coupled with a loose elongated shirt-like draping over the upper body --- called a kurta along with an overcoat called a saya, which is topped off by a skull cap called - Topi. The women's attire is called a ‘Rida’ which is an all-covering dress worn by Bohra women. Furthermore, the men in the community adorn a full-grown beard which adds to their distinctive identity.

In addition to the distinctive clothes, he also urged his followers to speak a unique language, known as the Lisan-al-Da’wah (the language of Da’wah). The language is predominantly rooted in Arabic and Gujarati with a mix of words from other languages such as Urdu and Persian.

Burhanuddin has also supported the movement towards Islamic English where the expression of Islamic norms and Quranic concepts are better articulated in the English language without compromising the meaning. For example ‘Mosque’ though derived from the Arabic word ‘Masjid’ fails to convey the original meaning of the word, ‘a place for prostration or sajda.[82]

Upliftment

During his life, Mohammed Burhanuddin regularly urged his followers to extend help to the less fortunate in society. In the year H 1424 H/ C.E. 2002, during his visit to the island nation of Madagascar, Burhanuddin instituted the idea of ‘upliftment’ and called upon all the members of the community to help their fellow community members. Along with the community members, he expanded his efforts to help the society at large. This can be understood by the aids provided by him in the aftermath of the Bombay Riots and the Bhuj earthquake.

During the Holy Month of Ramadan, the less fortunate members of the community would be provided essentials such as clothes, food, shelter and medical services.

To carry out these functions, Mohammed Burhanuddin set up institutions such as His Holiness Doctor Syedna Taher Saifuddin Memorial Foundation (STSMF).[83]

Trade and business

The new Trust[which?] was aimed to provide modern solutions for today's modern business. Throughout his life, Mohammed Burhanuddin urged his community to enter the world of trade, business and industrialization. The word ‘Bohra’ itself denotes the meaning of ‘a trader.’. Mohammed Burhanuddin encouraged his followers to move forward and expand their businesses. He stressed to his followers to keep the tradition of business and entrepreneurship intact in the community. To help his followers to that extent, Mohammed Burhanuddin institutionalized the concept of Islamic Loans which are interest free, known as Qardan Hasanah (Good Loans). In 1991, Mohammed Burhanuddin established the Burhani Qardan Hasana Trust. The main goal of this trust is to provide interest free loans to community members to fulfill their economic goals and help expand their businesses. Furthermore, to help enhance his community members' business skills, Mohammed Burhanuddin set up the Burhaniyah Business Counseling Centre (BBCC) in Mumbai. The center organized numerous expos named Burhani Expo to help connect community members with each other to expand their businesses and create a global network of traders within the community.

In 2014, Mohammed Burhanuddin again re-institutionalized this concept by renaming the Qardan Hasnah trust by the name of Hasanaat al Qardan Hasan al Burhaniyah.[84] The BBCC was also absorbed by this new trust and a new department was formed to help community members prosper in their business endeavors. This department was named ‘Tijarat Rabeha’ which translates into Profitable Business. The main aim of this department is to facilitate the needs of new and upcoming entrepreneurs within the community by providing modern day solutions and ideas to them. It also organizes numerous seminars, workshops and webinars to help existing businessmen within the community expand their businesses and evolve their business acumen in course with the ever changing times.[85]

Welfare of women

Burhanuddin formed the Amatullah Aaisaheba Memorial Trust in 1996 in memory of his late wife, Amatullah Aai who had played a leading role in the welfare of the Dawoodi Bohra women. The trust lays particular emphasis on the support of home industries run by women.[86]

Housing complexes

The community facilitates schemes to provide flats and houses at cheaper rates. Several housing complexes have been established all over India, for example in Kalyan, Marol and even in foreign countries such as in Nairobi, Kenya.[87]

In H 1426 / C.E. 2004, a department known as Faiz Enayat Amakene Anwar was established in Mumbai. The main aim of this department is to provide better living conditions for those living in poor conditions.[88]

Awards and honors

 
 
Top: Star of Jordan (Jordan). Bottom: Stamp commemorating Burhanuddin's 100th birthday (Pakistan).

Religious titles

Over the course of Burhanuddin's tenure as Mazoon al-Dawat, he was bestowed numerous khitabaat (lit. 'titles') by his predecessor, Taher Saifuddin, owing to his accomplishments in the service of the Dawoodi Bohra community and the society at large. These titles were topic of all ten waaz of his son Mufaddal Saifuddin's first Ashara Mubaraka as the 53rd Da'i al-Mutlaq, in 2014.[93]

  • The Foundation of the Learned Monotheists (عمدة العلماء الموحدين): Bestowed on the day of Eid-e Ghadir-e Khum (1361 AH).
  • The Perfect Young Man and Preeminent Elder (الفتى الكامل والشيخ الفاضل): Taher Saifuddin upon conferring nass on Burhanuddin bestowed this title to him in his Risaalah, 'Bahr Fadl Kabeer' (1352 AH).
  • The Crown of the Pure and Radiant Dawat (تاج الدعوة الطيبة الغراء): Bestowed on 27th Zilqad al-Haraam in Madras (1359 AH).
  • The Proof of Faith (برهان الدين): This laqab (lit. 'cognomen') was bestowed on the 20th of Rabi al-Akhar, 1347 AH, in Surat. The day of Burhanuddin's meethaq.
  • The One who is Praised and Commended (محمد): Taher Saifuddin mentioned that he chose the name Mohammed, following in the footsteps of his predecessor, Abdeali Saifuddin, who named his son Mohammed; and took the kunyat (lit. 'teknonym') Abu Mohammed.
  • The Delight of the Eye of the Imam of the Pious (قرة عين امام المتقين): Bestowed on 27th Zilqad al-Haraam, 1359 AH, in Madras
  • The One Divinely Aided in Yemen (منصور اليمن): Bestowed on the 18th of Shabaan al-Kareem, 1381 AH, at Ghurrat al-Masajid, Mumbai.
  • The Stairs of Salvation for the Ascending (سلم النجاة للمرتقين): Taher Saifuddin upon conferring nass on Burhanuddin bestowed this title to him in his Risaalah, 'Bahr Fadl Kabeer' (1352 AH).
  • The Treasure of Faith (ذخيرة الدين): Taher Saifuddin upon conferring nass on Burhanuddin bestowed this title to him in his Risaalah, 'Bahr Fadl Kabeer' (1352 AH).

Death

 
Raudat Tahera c. 2010.

Burhanuddin died of cardiac arrest at his home Saifee Mahal in Mumbai on 17 January 2014.[89] The Bohra community announced a 40-day mourning period in respect of the departed leader.[94] His second son and successor, Mufaddal Saifuddin led the Salat al-Janazah (lit. 'funeral procession') of his father at Ghurrat al-Masajid, after which he was buried at Raudat Tahera besides his father Taher Saifuddin.[95] The Indian flag was flown at half-mast as a mark of state mourning.[95]

The day after his demise, a crowd of supporters peacefully assembled outside his residence to pay their respects; Unfortunately, when the gates were opened to let them in, a human stampede ensued, killing eighteen people.[96] A commemoration service held one year after Burhanuddin's death drew an estimated three hundred thousand bohras to Mumbai; two dedicated townships were built specially to accommodate them.[97]

Succession

Main article: Succession to 52nd Dai al-Mutlaq
 
Burhanuddin confers nass on his son Saifuddin at a gathering at Raudat Tahera, 2011.

Mohammed Burhanuddin died in January 2014.[98] As per the tenets of the sect[99] each predecessor is required to nominate his successor during his lifetime.[100][101] His death sparked a succession crisis where two rival claimants emerged for the title of 53rd Dā'ī al-Mutlaq:[102] his son, Mufaddal Saifuddin, and his half-brother, Khuzaima Qutbuddin, who was previously Mazoon [103] of the Dawoodi Bohra.[104]

The challenge created a divide in the community with the vast majority aligning with Mufaddal Saifuddin[105][106] whilst a small number aligned with Khuzaima Qutbuddin.[107] Mufaddal Saifuddin assumed control of the Dawoodi Bohra administration and infrastructure. He is largely accepted as the Bohras' leader[108] by governments and other public bodies.[109] The UK Charity Commission[110] has stated in writing, that "our view is that His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin is the current incumbent of the office of Dai al-Mutlaq."[111]

Genealogy

Burhanuddin is a descendant of leaders of the early Fatimid mission in India, Fakhr al-Din Shaheed, Abd al-Qadir Hakim al-din, Khanji Pheer, and Syedi Lukman.[112]

Notable works

Rasāʾil Ramaḍāniyya (Epistles)

The following are a list of Risalah Ramadaniyya composed by Mohammed Burhanuddin. Each Risalah is given a title according to Abjad numerals equivalent to the Hijri year of its publication:[113][114]

ID Title Title (English) Hijri Pub.Year
SMB 00 حكمة الغيبة الحقيقية Hikmat al-Ghaybah al-Haqiqiyyah 1385H
SMB 01 استفتاح زبد المعارفIsteftah Zubad al-Ma'arif1385H 1386H
SMB 02فيوضات الجنةFuyoodhaat al-Jannah1386H
SMB 03 سلام نضرة النعيم Salaam Nadrah al-Na'eem 1387H
SMB 04 ذات النور Zaat al-Noor 1388H
SMB 05 ظهور مجد الفاطميين Zuhoor Majd al-Fatimiyeen 1389H
SMB 06بركة صبغة الله Barakah Sibghah Allah 1390H
SMB 07نشر الخير [115]Nashr al-Khayr1391H1437H2017
SMB 08ندى الفيوضات [116]Nadā al-Fūyūdāt1392H1438H 2018
SMB09 سلسبيل روض القدس [117] Salsabīl Rawd al-Quds 1393H 01.10.1439H 2019
SMB10 بركات دعاة الستر [118] Barakāt Duāt al-Satr 1394H 01.10.1440H 2020

Notes

  1. ^ The Ashara sermons and prayers were led by Saifuddin, Burhanuddin's son.[79]
  2. ^ Saifuddin, Burhanuddin's son, led the sermons and prayers.[80]
  3. ^ The Ashara Mubaraka sermons and prayers were led by Burhanuddin's son, Saifuddin.[81]

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Further reading

  • Hassanally, Yusuf Mamujee (2017). Gems of History: A Brief History of Doat Mutlaqeen. Colombo: Alvazaratus Saifiyah.
  • Najmuddin, Yusuf (1985). Fifty-Second El-Dai el-Fatimi: Seventy-Five Momentous Years in Retrospect. Bombay: Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah – via books.google.com.
  • Esposito, John L, ed. (2009). . Encyclopedia of the Modern Islamic World. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780199861255. Archived from the original on 20 January 2015 – via archive.mumineen.org.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  • Mustafa, Shabbir Hussain (2011). . Between Community and Securalism: The Dawoodi Bohras and Agendas of 'Reform' in India, c. 1915-1985 (Thesis). National University of Singapore. Archived from the original on 13 June 2020.
  • Electricwala, Mohammed Abbas (2015). . inflibnet.ac.in (Thesis). Shri Jagdishparasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University. hdl:10603/135136. Archived from the original on 18 June 2020 – via shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in.
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Not to be confused with Mohammed Burhanuddin I Mohammed Burhanuddin 6 March 1915 17 January 2014 was the 52nd Da i al Mutlaq of Dawoodi Bohras 3 He led the community for 49 years in a period of social economic and educational prosperity 4 5 strengthened and re institutionalized the fundamental core of the community s faith revived its culture tradition and heritage In successfully achieving coexistence of traditional Islamic values and modern Western practices within the community Burhanuddin completed the work his predecessor Taher Saifuddin had started 6 Burhanuddin was presented the highest national civilian honors of the states of Egypt and Jordan 3 4 recognising his revivalism and restoration efforts 7 He was known in Arab countries as Azamat us Sultan lit the Great Sovereign Owing to extensive travels for community reach out 2 he was the first Da i al Mutlaq to visit Europe Australia and America 8 SyednaMohammed Burhanuddin52nd Da i al Mutlaq of the Dawoodi Bohraم حـم ـد بـ رهـان الـد يـنBurhanuddin c 1934 Da i al MutlaqIn office 1965 2014Preceded byTaher SaifuddinSucceeded byMufaddal SaifuddinTitleSyednaMaulanaMansoor al Yemen 1 2 69 PersonalBornMohammed 1915 03 06 6 March 1915Surat Bombay Presidency British IndiaDied17 January 2014 2014 01 17 aged 98 Malabar Hill Mumbai IndiaResting placeRaudat Tahera MumbaiReligionShi a IslamHome townMumbai IndiaSpouseAmatullah AaisahebaChildrenDaughters SakinaBatulHuseina Sons Qaidjoher EzzuddinMufaddal SaifuddinMalik ul Ashtar ShujauddinHuzaifa MohyuddinIdris BadruddinQusai VajihuddinAmmar JamaluddinParentsTaher Saifuddin father Husaina Aaisaheba mother CitizenshipIndianSectIsmailismDawoodi BohraJurisprudenceMustaaliTayyibiOther namesAbul Qaidjoher Kunya Burhanuddin Laqab OccupationsSpiritual LeaderPhilanthropistStyleHis HolinessAwardsPadma Shri Order of the Nile Order of the Star of JordanChancellor Aligarh Muslim UniversityIn office 3 Oct 1999 3 Oct 2002Preceded byHakim A HameedSucceeded byAziz M Ahmadi Contents 1 Life 1 1 Early life 1 2 Marriage and family 1 3 Al Dai al Mutlaq 1 4 Centenary 1 5 Succession 2 Activities 2 1 Libas al Anwar 2 2 Al Jame al Anwar 2 3 Educational contributions 2 3 1 MSB Schools 2 3 2 Aljamea tus Saifiyah 2 4 Al Multaqa al Fatemi al Ilmi 2 5 Community kitchens 2 6 Medical aid 2 6 1 Saifee Hospital 2 6 2 Burhani Medical Idara 2 7 Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust 2 8 Memorisation of the Quran 2 8 1 E learning 2 9 Marriage ceremonies 3 Ashara Mubaraka 4 Teaching 4 1 Patriotism 4 2 Islamic Identity 4 3 Upliftment 4 4 Trade and business 4 5 Welfare of women 4 6 Housing complexes 5 Awards and honors 5 1 Religious titles 6 Death 7 Succession 8 Genealogy 9 Notable works 9 1 Rasaʾil Ramaḍaniyya Epistles 10 Notes 11 References 12 Further readingLife EditEarly life Edit Burhanuddin was born to Taher Saifuddin and Husaina Aaisaheba in Surat in the Indian state of Gujarat 8 9 16 Burhanuddin taught by his father 10 completed his religious education at the age of 13 11 Following Burhanuddin s mithaq oath in Surat aged 15 2 66 67 he was appointed Amir al Hajj Arabic أم ير الح ج lit chief of hajj pilgrims was conferred the title of Shaykh Arabic الشيخ lit leader and bestowed the laqab of Burhan al Din Arabic ب رهان الد ي ن lit proof of faith by his father Taher Saifuddin 12 13 Burhanuddin just after his appointment to the station of Mazoon al Dawat in Surat on Yawm al Mab as 1934 On his 17th birthday Burhanuddin was promoted to the rank of Haddiyah lit a high rank 14 15 and made in charge of Alvazaratus Saifiyah the central administrative body of the community 14 19 At age 19 Taher Saifuddin designated him as his successor to the office of the Dai al Mutlaq Arabic داعي المطلق lit absolute missionary and subsequently elevated him to the station of Mazoon al Da wat Arabic مأذون الدعوة lit authorized missionary making him his second in command 12 13 By age 20 Burhanuddin had committed the entire Quran to memory 14 19 15 Marriage and family Edit Burhanuddin married Amatullah Aaisaheba in 1937 12 in Surat She was the daughter of Abdul Husain a descendant of the 46th Da i al Mutlaq Abdul Qadir Najmuddin citation needed The city and the Iwan lit hall of Aljamea tus Saifiyah the main venue of the celebrations were decorated heavily 16 Taher Saifuddin extended an open invitation to all community members to attend the ceremonies and had also invited distinguished dignitaries and government officials 17 Burhanuddin and Amatullah had 10 children seven sons and three daughters 18 19 Al Dai al Mutlaq Edit After the demise of his father Taher Saifuddin on 12 November 1965 Mohammed Burhanuddin presided over a 40 day mourning period and assumed the office of his predecessor He chose the burial place of his father to be Qasre Husaini Raudat Tahera the site where the shrines of Imam Ali and Imam Husain were fabricated 2 6 14 25 Centenary Edit In 2011 Burhanuddin celebrated his centenary in accordance with the Islamic calendar A mega procession was organised in Mumbai that started from MG Road to Azam Campus Grounds the route is popularly known as Marine Drive involving 8000 participants Followers were dressed in golden robes traversing on horses or upon chariots Various floats were a part of the parade displaying a variety of accomplishments during Burhanuddin s tenure Similar processions took place at community centers across the world 20 During the ceremonies held over the period of a week Burhanuddin laid the foundation stone for the SBUT project in Bhendi Bazar 21 and announced the opening of a branch of the Aljamea tus Saifiyah university in Nairobi Kenya Succession Edit Main article Succession to the 52nd Dai al Mutlaq Burhanuddin spent a few days every year in London where he has a home During one such visit in 2011 he suffered a stroke and was admitted to Cromwell Hospital Some days after being admitted to the hospital he appointed his 2nd son Mufaddal Saifuddin as his successor holding a few members of his immediate family to bear witness as per the religious traditions He asked for the news to be communicated to all community members 22 Upon his return to Mumbai Burhanuddin visited the mausoleum of his father There he reiterated his proclamation upon Mufaddal Saifuddin as his successor designate amongst thousands of onlookers the event also being broadcast to a number of other locations in Mumbai 23 Activities EditLibas al Anwar Edit A Dawoodi Bohra family in their religious attire the Libas al Anwar Burhanuddin issued a dress code calling for male Bohras to grow a beard and wear a white topi and kurta and for women to wear a colorful two piece abaya known formally as a Rida This Islamization countered a trend toward assimilation into the larger culture of their ancestors that was also prevalent under his predecessor Taher Saifuddin and the previous Du at before them 6 The history of this culture can be traced back to the medieval Fatimid dynasty in Egypt Al Jame al Anwar Edit Top Jame Anwar before and after renovations under taken by Burhanuddin The mosque was formally inaugurated by Anwar Sadat the 3rd President of Egypt in 1980 Bottom Masjid e Moazzam in Surat post re construction by Burhanuddin is a striking example of Neo Fatimid architectural style that flourished during his tenure Great Mosque of Kufa before and after restoration by Burhanuddin in 1990s In 1980 ACE 1401 AH the Al Hakim mosque was extensively refurbished in white marble and gold trim by Mohammed Burhanuddin Remnants of the original decorations including stucco carvings timber tie beams and Quranic inscriptions were restored as part of the renovations His intent to restore the ancient Al Hakim Mosque as a place of worship in contemporary times necessitated a lighting solution that provided this important functionality to the mosque and did so in a manner that paid tribute to the Fatimid tradition of illumination and its aesthetics The miraculous emergence of the mishkat or small lantern from the niche of the richly decorated facade of Al Jami al Aqmar provided that solution The niche in which the lantern motif was found has also been compared to the mihrab niche of Al Azhar mosque the same also now found in Al Hakim mosque which has a central motif that resembles a large lamp or lantern 24 Educational contributions Edit In October 1999 Burhanuddin was elected Chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University 25 a position that his father also held He is credited with expanding the two century old Arabic university Al Jamea tus Saifiyah In 1983 a new campus of Al Jamea tus Saifiyah was built by him in Karachi 10 26 He built the Burhaniyah Business Counseling Center in Mumbai to provide modern business solutions 10 He also built the Raudat Tahera a mausoleum of his father Taher Saifuddin in Mumbai India It is one of a kind having the entire Quran inscribed on its inner white walls in letters decorated with of gold leaves and with precious stones 10 27 It was inaugurated in 1975 by the erstwhile President of India Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed In 1976 he established a facility exclusively dedicated to the study of arts and sciences of the Quran 28 MSB Schools Edit Main article MSB Educational Institute MSB 29 also known as Al Madrasa Tus Saifiya Tul Burhaniyah 30 31 was founded by Burhanuddin in 1984 with its first two branches in Mumbai India and Nairobi Kenya 29 It is accredited with the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education 32 and is operated under the purview of the office of the Dai al Mutlaq of the Dawoodi Bohras The institute has branches in 25 cities across India Pakistan East Africa and the Middle East 32 33 Aljamea tus Saifiyah Edit Main article Aljamea tus Saifiyah Knowledge is our legacy Hence it is our duty to protect this legacy for the betterment of our community The world is changing fast and to live a respectable life it is necessary for us to be aware of what s going on around us it is our duty to adapt to modern technology and industrial development Mohammed Burhanuddin 34 On the occasion of his 100th birth anniversary Mohammed Burhanuddin established a third campus of the institute of Aljamea tus Saifiyah in Nairobi Kenya 35 Two years later his son Mufaddal Saifuddin announced the dedication of yet another campus of Aljamea tus Saifiyah in Marol Mumbai on his behalf The construction of each campus is centered around a masjid with all buildings oriented towards the Holy Kaaba in Mecca 36 All four campuses have integrated green building techniques and observe environmental friendly operations The buildings have been designed to utilize sunlight and facilitate natural ventilation as much as possible and avoid dependency on artificial methods that consume great amounts of electricity for e g solar water heating systems have been used in the dormitories of the Surat campus A layout of coconut trees planted along the perimeter of the Karachi campus sports field mitigates waterlogging not only in Jamea but also in the surrounding homes Recycling compost facilities motion sensor lighting and paper reduction policies are also applied in all four campuses Al Multaqa al Fatemi al Ilmi Edit In the year 1978 Burhanuddin held a historic Islamic conference in Surat where he called upon delegates of the community centers to adhere to the time tested traditions of their faith while also embracing the beneficial new with the advent of scientific advancements Amongst his important messages to the community was to renounce the practice of riba lit interest and usury The congregation initially started in Surat and was thereafter held in Mumbai Karachi Nairobi and Dar es salaam between 1978 1988 The first gathering at Surat in 1978 was held in Iwaan al Barakat lit Hall of Blessings of Aljamea tus Saifiyah Burhanuddin laid down seven principles which in this meet to develop social educational and economic fervor amongst his followers In 1984 on the twin occasions of the 100th birth anniversary of his father Taher Saifuddin and the 1400th birth anniversary of Husayn ibn Ali Muhammed s grandson Burhanuddin laid down another set of principles similar in spirit to the ones established before with the added emphasis of Qardan Hasana lit good loan which are interest free loans The abolition of riba from an institutional level and to certain extents on an individual level is considered to be the highlight of these meetings 37 Community kitchens Edit Burhanuddin established community kitchens viz Faiz al Mawaid al Burhaniyah to provide meals everyday to the Dawoodi Bohra families thus providing free time for women to pursue economic educational or religious activities 38 The community kitchens don t discriminate between the privileged and the underprivileged sections both getting the same good quality and hygienically prepared food 39 while the community members have the provision of paying for their own family and for sponsoring those who cannot afford it 40 Medical aid Edit Manmohan Singh then Prime Minister of India speaks at the inauguration of Saifee Hospital on June 4 2005 Seated on the podium are Vilasrao Deshmukh Mohammed Fazal and Burhanuddin Saifee Hospital Edit Main article Saifee Hospital Burhanuddin conceptualized and established Saifee Hospital in Mumbai a state of the art multi specialty 250 bed hospital 41 It was inaugurated in 2005 by Dr Manmohan Singh the erstwhile prime minister of India 42 During the inauguration Dr Singh said The Bohra community has made a noble and significant contribution to society at large in constructing the Saifee Hospital and I too pray and hope that it benefits all sections of our society 43 The main vision of the hospital is to provide preventive curative and holistic care to individuals from every strata The hospital consists of 2574 beds and is a multi speciality healthcare destination 44 It has 44 ICU beds 9 Operational Theatres and conducts approximately 10 000 surgeries in a year 45 It has been certified by The International Standards Organisation ISO and National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories NABL 45 The hospital specializes in Robotic Surgeries Bariatric Surgeries Cardiology Critical Care Medicine and Dentistry among other services 45 Burhani Medical Idara Edit Mohammed Burhanuddin set up the Burhani Medical Idara Department The aim of this department is to provide medical aid to the members of the Dawoodi Bohra community 46 The official website of the department has an online Doctor s directory which enlists the name of all doctors of the community who are providing their services free of charge As of 15 December 2019 a total of 2549 doctors have been registered with the department The ratio of doctors with respect to the total members of the community is 1 300 46 Apart from this hospitals have been established all across the globe in places such as Tanzania and Pakistan where medical aid is provided at a subsidised rate Saifee Ambulance in Mumbai provides subsidised medical services to the local neighbourhood It extends help in hospitalisation immunisation and blood donation It also sets up regular medical camps 43 Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust Edit Main article Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust One of Burhanuddin s major undertakings was the establishment of the Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust This redevelopment project comprising 16 5 acres of landform has approximately 250 existing buildings 1250 shops and 3200 families under its radar in South Mumbai The idea is to incorporate the locality s dilapidated structures into a more sustainable development project with new buildings modern infrastructure wider roads more open spaces and commercial establishments Using the best principles of urban planning the project aims to meet the present and future socio economic needs of the people The neighborhood famously known as Bhendi Bazaar has been divided into 7 sub clusters The majority of the flats in these buildings will relocate the existing tenants occupants to better accommodation The area will have its own environment friendly decorum along with an efficient sewage treatment plant solar panels rainwater harvesting and garbage disposal units The project aims to be resource neutral It has already been pre certified Gold by the Indian Green Buildings Council 47 Memorisation of the Quran Edit Burhanuddin emphasized on the notion of memorising the entire Holy Quran There are several examples where Burhanuddin has announced this idea on an international level for example on the occasion of completion of 1400 years of Quranic revelation on Mohammed 1387 H and in the International Islamic Conference on Aspects of Islamic Studies at Albert Hall London Meherjaan al Alami al Islami 1976 CE he addressed this desire in his speech 48 Subsequently in that same year a Quranic institute by the name of Mahad al Zahra was established by him 49 The main objectives of this institution is to facilitate learning of the art of recitation memorization and understanding of the Quran and its sciences 50 Mohammed Burhanuddin had inaugurated Mahad al Zahra Karachi in the year 1404H during his birthday celebrations there In 1415 H he delivered a sermon where he stressed upon the memorisation of the Quran and directed the students of Aljamea tus Saifiyah to commit the entire Quran to memory In the following year 1416 H Husain Burhanuddin the grandson of Mohammed Burhanuddin memorised the entire Quran and since then this initiative has taken traction tenfold citation needed In the year 1418 H 1998 Burhanuddin laid down the foundation for a new branch of Mahad al Zahra in Surat India 51 The new facility provides the ideal environment of comfort and peace for the students engrossed in the demanding memorisation process This institute also houses an audio studio where various recordings have been taped The entire Quran has also been recorded and distributed via CDs and lately through the internet Students of Aljamea tus Saifiyah memorise the Quran under this institution and render teaching services to community members residing in different parts of the world In H 1433 C E 2013 a kindergarten named Rawdat al Quran al Kareem RQK was established in Mumbai with the aim of nurturing young pupils in the light of the Quran 51 E learning Edit In the year 2005 a distance learning memorization program was launched to reach out to members of the community who live in distant cities such as Sydney Australia Los Angeles citation needed Marriage ceremonies Edit Burhanuddin continued his father s tradition of organising mass marriages known as Rasm e Saifee during his visits to various Dawoodi Bohra communities Taiseer un Nikah an international committee plays principal role in match making counseling and facilitating the solemnization of these marriages 52 Ashara Mubaraka Edit Burhanuddin and his father Saifuddin at a religious gathering in Rampura Central India Agency c 1947 The Ashara Mubaraka Arabic عشرة مباركه lit the blessed ten is an annual mourning of Husayn ibn Ali s martyrdom at the Battle of Karbala 53 54 In the tradition of the Fatimids 55 56 the Da i al Mutlaq delivers ten wa az Persian وعظ lit sermons on Islamic philosophy history liturgy expository horatory over 9 days One wa az each day for 8 days starting 2nd Muharram and two on the final day of Ashura Urdu عاشوراء the 10th of Muharram 53 Every year the Da i al Mutlaq selects a city to host the Ashara at 54 57 58 which at times attract 100 000 to 200 000 azadar e Husayn Urdu عزادار حسين lit mourners of Husayn 59 60 61 62 63 The ashara wa az from the host city is on occasion broadcast to various venues around the world 59 60 Pilgrims are often provided with free accommodation transportation and meals 60 64 65 66 The faculty of Funun al Quran a department of Aljamea tus Saifiyah oversees elaborate Tazyeen lit decor of the host venue 67 List of cities Burhanuddin presided over Ashara at as Dai al Mutlaq CE AH City Province Country Cont Start Date End Date1960s 2 130 1966 1386 Mumbai Maharashtra India Asia 22 April 30 April1967 1387 11 April 19 April1968 1388 30 March 7 April1969 1389 Mecca and Medina Mecca Province and Medina Province Saudi Arabia 20 March 28 March1970s 2 130 1970 1390 Colombo Western Province Sri Lanka Asia 9 March 17 March1971 1391 Kolkata West Bengal India 27 February 7 March1972 1392 Surat Gujarat 16 February 24 February1973 1393 Mumbai Maharashtra 4 February 12 February1974 1394 25 January 2 February1975 1395 14 January 22 January1976 1396 Kolkata West Bengal 3 January 11 January1397 Chennai Tamil Nadu 23 December 31 December1977 1398 Karachi Sindh Pakistan 12 December 20 December1978 1399 Jamnagar Gujarat India 1 December 9 December1979 1400 Mumbai Maharashtra 21 November 29 November1980s 2 130 1980 1401 Cairo Cairo Governorate Egypt Africa 9 November 17 November1981 1402 30 October 7 November1982 1403 Sidhpur Gujarat India Asia 19 October 27 October1983 1404 Karachi Sindh Pakistan 8 October 16 October1984 1405 Nairobi Nairobi County Kenya Africa 27 September 5 October1985 1406 Surat Gujarat India Asia 16 September 24 September1986 1407 Indore Madhya Pradesh 5 September 13 September1987 1408 Karachi Sindh Pakistan 26 August 3 September1988 1409 Mumbai Maharashtra India 14 August 22 August1989 1410 Surat Gujarat 4 August 12 August1990s 2 130 1990 1411 Dar es Salaam Coastal Indian Ocean Tanzania Africa 24 July 1 August1991 1412 Colombo Western Province Sri Lanka Asia 13 July 21 July1992 1413 Pune Maharashtra India 2 July 10 July1993 1414 Mombasa Mombasa County Kenya Africa 21 June 29 June1994 1415 Mumbai Maharashtra India Asia 10 June 18 June1995 1416 Mombasa Mombasa County Kenya Africa 31 May 8 June1996 1417 Karachi Sindh Pakistan Asia 19 May 27 May1997 1418 Surat Gujarat India Asia 8 May 16 May1998 1419 Nairobi Nairobi County Kenya Africa 28 April 6 May1999 1420 Colombo Western Province Sri Lanka Asia 17 April 25 April2000s2000 1421 Surat 2 130 Gujarat India Asia 6 April 14 April2001 1422 Houston 68 69 Texas United States North America 26 March 3 April2002 1423 Indore 54 62 Madhya Pradesh India Asia 15 March 23 March2003 1424 Mumbai 66 Maharashtra 5 March 13 March2004 1425 Dubai 70 Emirate of Dubai United Arab Emirates 22 February 1 March2005 1426 Surat 71 Gujarat India 10 February 18 February2006 1427 Mumbai 72 Maharashtra 31 January 8 February2007 1428 Colombo 73 74 75 Western Province Sri Lanka 20 January 28 January2008 1429 9 January 17 January2008 09 1430 Mombasa 76 77 Mombasa County Kenya Africa 29 December 6 January2009 1431 Marol 59 Maharashtra India Asia 18 December 26 December2010s2010 1432 Mumbai 78 a Maharashtra India Asia 8 December 16 December2011 1433 27 November 5 December2012 1434 Surat b 81 Gujarat 15 November 23 November2013 1435 Mumbai c Maharashtra 5 November 13 NovemberTeaching EditPatriotism Edit Mohammed Burhaunndin always instructed his followers to be patriotic to the state they resided in In Islam loyalty to the land of abode is an integral part of one s faith Mohammed Burhanuddin urged his followers to follow the laws of the country they live in and strive to be good citizens Dawoodi Bohras have therefore become well integrated into the various societies that they have become part of in the countries in which they reside They are active in community help efforts and also partake in social drives and campaigns full citation needed Islamic Identity Edit Burhanuddin in conversation with Rowan Williams Archbishop of Canterbury in London 2010 Throughout his 50 years in the office Mohammed Burhaunndin strove to imbibe a particular Islamic identity to his followers The most prominent distinction of the Dawoodi Bohra community is their religious attire known as the Libas al Anwar lit Radiant Clothes For men it usually consists of a trouser like pant called an izar coupled with a loose elongated shirt like draping over the upper body called a kurta along with an overcoat called a saya which is topped off by a skull cap called Topi The women s attire is called a Rida which is an all covering dress worn by Bohra women Furthermore the men in the community adorn a full grown beard which adds to their distinctive identity In addition to the distinctive clothes he also urged his followers to speak a unique language known as the Lisan al Da wah the language of Da wah The language is predominantly rooted in Arabic and Gujarati with a mix of words from other languages such as Urdu and Persian Burhanuddin has also supported the movement towards Islamic English where the expression of Islamic norms and Quranic concepts are better articulated in the English language without compromising the meaning For example Mosque though derived from the Arabic word Masjid fails to convey the original meaning of the word a place for prostration or sajda 82 Upliftment Edit During his life Mohammed Burhanuddin regularly urged his followers to extend help to the less fortunate in society In the year H 1424 H C E 2002 during his visit to the island nation of Madagascar Burhanuddin instituted the idea of upliftment and called upon all the members of the community to help their fellow community members Along with the community members he expanded his efforts to help the society at large This can be understood by the aids provided by him in the aftermath of the Bombay Riots and the Bhuj earthquake During the Holy Month of Ramadan the less fortunate members of the community would be provided essentials such as clothes food shelter and medical services To carry out these functions Mohammed Burhanuddin set up institutions such as His Holiness Doctor Syedna Taher Saifuddin Memorial Foundation STSMF 83 Trade and business Edit The new Trust which was aimed to provide modern solutions for today s modern business Throughout his life Mohammed Burhanuddin urged his community to enter the world of trade business and industrialization The word Bohra itself denotes the meaning of a trader Mohammed Burhanuddin encouraged his followers to move forward and expand their businesses He stressed to his followers to keep the tradition of business and entrepreneurship intact in the community To help his followers to that extent Mohammed Burhanuddin institutionalized the concept of Islamic Loans which are interest free known as Qardan Hasanah Good Loans In 1991 Mohammed Burhanuddin established the Burhani Qardan Hasana Trust The main goal of this trust is to provide interest free loans to community members to fulfill their economic goals and help expand their businesses Furthermore to help enhance his community members business skills Mohammed Burhanuddin set up the Burhaniyah Business Counseling Centre BBCC in Mumbai The center organized numerous expos named Burhani Expo to help connect community members with each other to expand their businesses and create a global network of traders within the community In 2014 Mohammed Burhanuddin again re institutionalized this concept by renaming the Qardan Hasnah trust by the name of Hasanaat al Qardan Hasan al Burhaniyah 84 The BBCC was also absorbed by this new trust and a new department was formed to help community members prosper in their business endeavors This department was named Tijarat Rabeha which translates into Profitable Business The main aim of this department is to facilitate the needs of new and upcoming entrepreneurs within the community by providing modern day solutions and ideas to them It also organizes numerous seminars workshops and webinars to help existing businessmen within the community expand their businesses and evolve their business acumen in course with the ever changing times 85 Welfare of women Edit Burhanuddin formed the Amatullah Aaisaheba Memorial Trust in 1996 in memory of his late wife Amatullah Aai who had played a leading role in the welfare of the Dawoodi Bohra women The trust lays particular emphasis on the support of home industries run by women 86 Housing complexes Edit The community facilitates schemes to provide flats and houses at cheaper rates Several housing complexes have been established all over India for example in Kalyan Marol and even in foreign countries such as in Nairobi Kenya 87 In H 1426 C E 2004 a department known as Faiz Enayat Amakene Anwar was established in Mumbai The main aim of this department is to provide better living conditions for those living in poor conditions 88 Awards and honors Edit Top Star of Jordan Jordan Bottom Stamp commemorating Burhanuddin s 100th birthday Pakistan Order of the Star of Jordan the highest civic honor of Jordan 89 Order of the Nile the highest civilian honor of Egypt 90 Conferred doctorate in Islamic Sciences by Al Azhar University doctorate in Theology by Aligarh Muslim University and doctorate in literature by University of Karachi 11 Padma Shri the fourth highest civilian award of India in 2015 91 One among The 500 Most Influential Muslims in the years 2009 2013 92 Religious titles Edit Over the course of Burhanuddin s tenure as Mazoon al Dawat he was bestowed numerous khitabaat lit titles by his predecessor Taher Saifuddin owing to his accomplishments in the service of the Dawoodi Bohra community and the society at large These titles were topic of all ten waaz of his son Mufaddal Saifuddin s first Ashara Mubaraka as the 53rd Da i al Mutlaq in 2014 93 The Foundation of the Learned Monotheists عمدة العلماء الموحدين Bestowed on the day of Eid e Ghadir e Khum 1361 AH The Perfect Young Man and Preeminent Elder الفتى الكامل والشيخ الفاضل Taher Saifuddin upon conferring nass on Burhanuddin bestowed this title to him in his Risaalah Bahr Fadl Kabeer 1352 AH The Crown of the Pure and Radiant Dawat تاج الدعوة الطيبة الغراء Bestowed on 27th Zilqad al Haraam in Madras 1359 AH The Proof of Faith برهان الدين This laqab lit cognomen was bestowed on the 20th of Rabi al Akhar 1347 AH in Surat The day of Burhanuddin s meethaq The One who is Praised and Commended محمد Taher Saifuddin mentioned that he chose the name Mohammed following in the footsteps of his predecessor Abdeali Saifuddin who named his son Mohammed and took the kunyat lit teknonym Abu Mohammed The Delight of the Eye of the Imam of the Pious قرة عين امام المتقين Bestowed on 27th Zilqad al Haraam 1359 AH in Madras The One Divinely Aided in Yemen منصور اليمن Bestowed on the 18th of Shabaan al Kareem 1381 AH at Ghurrat al Masajid Mumbai The Stairs of Salvation for the Ascending سلم النجاة للمرتقين Taher Saifuddin upon conferring nass on Burhanuddin bestowed this title to him in his Risaalah Bahr Fadl Kabeer 1352 AH The Treasure of Faith ذخيرة الدين Taher Saifuddin upon conferring nass on Burhanuddin bestowed this title to him in his Risaalah Bahr Fadl Kabeer 1352 AH Death Edit Raudat Tahera c 2010 Burhanuddin died of cardiac arrest at his home Saifee Mahal in Mumbai on 17 January 2014 89 The Bohra community announced a 40 day mourning period in respect of the departed leader 94 His second son and successor Mufaddal Saifuddin led the Salat al Janazah lit funeral procession of his father at Ghurrat al Masajid after which he was buried at Raudat Tahera besides his father Taher Saifuddin 95 The Indian flag was flown at half mast as a mark of state mourning 95 The day after his demise a crowd of supporters peacefully assembled outside his residence to pay their respects Unfortunately when the gates were opened to let them in a human stampede ensued killing eighteen people 96 A commemoration service held one year after Burhanuddin s death drew an estimated three hundred thousand bohras to Mumbai two dedicated townships were built specially to accommodate them 97 Succession EditMain article Succession to 52nd Dai al Mutlaq Burhanuddin confers nass on his son Saifuddin at a gathering at Raudat Tahera 2011 Mohammed Burhanuddin died in January 2014 98 As per the tenets of the sect 99 each predecessor is required to nominate his successor during his lifetime 100 101 His death sparked a succession crisis where two rival claimants emerged for the title of 53rd Da i al Mutlaq 102 his son Mufaddal Saifuddin and his half brother Khuzaima Qutbuddin who was previously Mazoon 103 of the Dawoodi Bohra 104 The challenge created a divide in the community with the vast majority aligning with Mufaddal Saifuddin 105 106 whilst a small number aligned with Khuzaima Qutbuddin 107 Mufaddal Saifuddin assumed control of the Dawoodi Bohra administration and infrastructure He is largely accepted as the Bohras leader 108 by governments and other public bodies 109 The UK Charity Commission 110 has stated in writing that our view is that His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin is the current incumbent of the office of Dai al Mutlaq 111 Genealogy EditBurhanuddin is a descendant of leaders of the early Fatimid mission in India Fakhr al Din Shaheed Abd al Qadir Hakim al din Khanji Pheer and Syedi Lukman 112 Notable works EditRasaʾil Ramaḍaniyya Epistles Edit The following are a list of Risalah Ramadaniyya composed by Mohammed Burhanuddin Each Risalah is given a title according to Abjad numerals equivalent to the Hijri year of its publication 113 114 ID Title Title English Hijri Pub YearSMB 00 حكمة الغيبة الحقيقية Hikmat al Ghaybah al Haqiqiyyah 1385HSMB 01 استفتاح زبد المعارفIsteftah Zubad al Ma arif1385H 1386HSMB 02فيوضات الجنةFuyoodhaat al Jannah1386HSMB 03 سلام نضرة النعيم Salaam Nadrah al Na eem 1387HSMB 04 ذات النور Zaat al Noor 1388HSMB 05 ظهور مجد الفاطميين Zuhoor Majd al Fatimiyeen 1389HSMB 06بركة صبغة الله Barakah Sibghah Allah 1390HSMB 07نشر الخير 115 Nashr al Khayr1391H1437H2017SMB 08ندى الفيوضات 116 Nada al Fuyudat1392H1438H 2018SMB09 سلسبيل روض القدس 117 Salsabil Rawd al Quds 1393H 01 10 1439H 2019SMB10 بركات دعاة الستر 118 Barakat Duat al Satr 1394H 01 10 1440H 2020Notes Edit The Ashara sermons and prayers were led by Saifuddin Burhanuddin s son 79 Saifuddin Burhanuddin s son led the sermons and prayers 80 The Ashara Mubaraka sermons and prayers were led by Burhanuddin s son Saifuddin 81 References Edit Yumn Mansoor al Yemen via 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