Qadr Namaz - Dawoodi Bohra Lailatul

Beyond the physical namaz , the Dawoodi Bohra tradition is rich with specific Wazeefas (litany of Duas). The most famous for this night is the Wazeefa of the 52nd Dai, .

Before or during intervals of the namaz, community members listen to the Wasila —a spiritual sermon delivered by the His Holiness the Dai al-Mutlaq or his representatives. The Wasila connects the believers to the history of the Prophet, the Imams, and the Duat, invoking their intercession for spiritual elevation.

The core of the night involves specific Waseeq (prayers and supplications) usually conducted by the community leader or their representative.

Turning to Allah with sincere repentance ( Tauba ). 2. Structure of Dawoodi Bohra Lailatul Qadr Namaz & Waseeq dawoodi bohra lailatul qadr namaz

In Islamic tradition, Lailatul Qadr marks the night the Holy Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad. The Quran describes this night as "better than a thousand months" (Surah Al-Qadr).

For a Dawoodi Bohra, completing the Lailatul Qadr Namaz brings a sense of spiritual rebirth. The exhaustion of standing in prayer for eight to ten hours is entirely eclipsed by the overwhelming feeling of inner peace, purified souls, and a renewed commitment to lead a righteous, compassionate life in the year ahead.

Why 100 Rak’ats? Why 10 Ikhlas per Rak’at? The Dawoodi Bohra tradition holds a secret numerology (Ilm-ul-Jafar) behind this number. Beyond the physical namaz , the Dawoodi Bohra

In the holy month of Ramadan, there is one night that surpasses a thousand months in value: (The Night of Power). For the global Dawoodi Bohra community, this night is not merely a date on the calendar; it is a living, breathing spiritual experience marked by unique ibaadat (worship), community solidarity, and the seeking of infinite barakaat (blessings).

: This "Revival of the Night" usually starts around 10:30 PM with the first set of prayers.

The evening begins like any other night in Ramadan with the mandatory Maghrib namaz, followed by breaking the fast, and then the Isha namaz. Following Isha , the specific voluntary prayers ( Nafila ) of Ramadan are recited. 2. Wasila and Munajat The Wasila connects the believers to the history

For Dawoodi Bohras, (the 23rd night of Ramadan) is the most significant night of the year, spent entirely in Ihya (keeping vigil) through Amal (devotional acts). The night's prayers are structured into specific segments including Washeq , Salaam , and the Munajaat . The Washeq of Lailatul Qadr

A highlight of the night is the or the early morning sermon delivered by a Shahzada (prince) or a high-ranking Amil. This discourse connects the community to the teachings of the 52nd Dai, Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin, and the current 53rd Dai, Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin. The sermon reinforces the importance of allegiance (Walayat) and the esoteric meanings of the Quran.

The core of Lailatul Qadr revolves around (Tahajjud), which is performed in the latter half of the night. This sequence consists of multiple units (Rak'ats), divided into distinct sections:

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