Dawoodi Bohra Lailatul Qadr Namaz Now
"greater than a thousand months"
For the Dawoodi Bohra community, Lailatul Qadr (the Night of Power) is the most auspicious night of the year, considered . It is a night dedicated entirely to ibaadat (worship), typically beginning from Maghrib and continuing until sunrise. Core Namaz & Amal
, symbolizing the "Night" mentioned in the Quran as being "greater than a thousand months" Fatemi Dawat Spiritual Significance & Timing dawoodi bohra lailatul qadr namaz
For a Dawoodi Bohra, the 23rd night is the "Crown of Ramadan." The Namaz offered in the congregation ( Jamaat ) under the leadership of a Shaher (local religious authority) or Aamil (priest) is considered the most powerful act of the lunar year. "greater than a thousand months" For the Dawoodi
- Recitation of the Quran: Dawoodi Bohras recite the Quran extensively in the days leading up to Lailatul Qadr, seeking to complete the entire Quranic text before the night of Lailatul Qadr.
- Fasting: Many Dawoodi Bohras observe a fast on the day preceding Lailatul Qadr, which is known as the "Sawm-e-Qadr."
- Charity: Dawoodi Bohras also engage in acts of charity, giving generously to the needy and poor, in preparation for the night of Lailatul Qadr.
Sources and Variations
The Rida and Kurta: The Dress Code of the Night
Wasila Broadcasts
: For those unable to attend in person, live broadcasts of the Wasila Mubaraka by the Dai al-Mutlaq or designated representatives are often available online. Recitation of the Quran : Dawoodi Bohras recite
- In Each Rak’at: After reciting Surah Al-Fatiha, the follower recites Surah Al-Ikhlas (Qul Huwallahu Ahad) repeatedly.
- The Specific Count: The Bohra tradition mandates reciting Surah Al-Ikhlas 10 times in each Rak’at.
- The Math: 100 Rak’ats x 10 Ikhlas per Rak’at = 1,000 recitations of Surah Ikhlas.
- Reward: It is taught that reciting Surah Ikhlas once equates to reciting one-third of the Quran. Therefore, on this night, the mumin (believer) effectively recites the equivalent of the entire Quran 333 times in a single sitting.