Mohammed Burhanuddin

Mohammed Burhanuddin
52nd Dā'ī al-Mutlaq of the Dawoodi Bohra
delivering sermon during his Yemen visit in 2010
Born (1915-03-06)6 March 1915
Surat, Gujarat, British Raj
Died 17 January 2014(2014-01-17) (aged 98)
Malabar Hill, Mumbai, India
Cause of death Cardiac arrest[1]
Resting place Raudat Tahera, Mumbai
Style His Holiness
Term 1965–2014
Predecessor Syedna Taher Saifuddin
Successor Mufaddal Saifuddin[2][3][3][4]
Spouse(s) Aaisaheba Amatullah
Children Mufaddal Saifuddin, Qaidjoher Ezzuddin
Parent(s) Taher Saifuddin
Aaisaheba Husaina
Relatives Jafar us Sadiq Imaduddin (grand-son)
Husain Saifuddin (grand-son)
Taha Saifuddin (grand-son)
Khuzaima (half-brother)
Taher (half-nephew)
Awards Star of Jordan, Padma Shri, Order of the Nile[1]
Signature
Mausoleum 51st and 52nd Dai
grave seen from entrance Raudat Tahera

Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin (6 March 1915 – 17 January 2014)[5] was the 52nd Dā'ī al-Mutlaq of Dawoodi Bohras, a subgroup within the Mustaali, Ismaili Shia branch of Islam.[6] He was appointed as the 52nd Dā'ī al-Mutlaq at the age of 52 in 1967.[7] He was the longest living Dā'ī al-Mutlaq of the Dawoodi Bohra community.[8][9] Compared to those of his predecessor, Burhanuddin's policies were aimed at Islamization of his sect.[10]

Burhanuddin was presented the highest national civic honors by the leaders of Egypt and Jordan.[11] He was the first Dā'ī al-Mutlaq to visit Europe and America.[12]

Early life

Burhanuddin was born to Taher Saifuddin and Aaisaheba Husaina Aaisaheba in Surat in the Indian state of Gujarat.[9][13]:16 He was educated by his father, Taher Saifuddin.[14]

At the age of twelve, he survived a car accident in Colombo, Sri Lanka, where his vehicle got hung on one wheel.[15]

Literary works

Rasāʾil Ramaḍāniyya (Epistles)

The following are a list of Rasāʾil Ramaḍāniyya composed by Mohammed Burhanuddin . Each Risalah is given a title gematrically equivalent to the Hijri year of its publication:[16][17]

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 [18]Nashr al-Khayr1391H1437H2017
SMB 08ندى الفيوضات [19]Nadā al-Fūyūdāt1392H1438H 2018
SMB 09 سلسبيل روض القدس [20] Salsabīl Rawd al-Quds 1392H 1439H 2019

Activities

Burhanuddin issued a dress code, calling for male Bohras to grow a beard and wear a white topi and kurta, and for females to wear a colorful two piece abaya. This Islamization countered a trend toward assimilation into the larger (Hindu-oriented) culture of their neighbors that was prevalent under his predecessor, Taher Saifuddin.[10]

In October 1999, Burhanuddin was elected Chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University,[21] 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 in Karachi by him.[14][22] He built "Burhaniyah Business Counselling Centre" in Mumbai to provide modern business solutions.[14] He built Raudat Tahera, a mausoleum of his father Taher Saifuddin in Mumbai, India. It is unique for its kind, having the entire Quran inscribed on its inner white walls in letters of gold and with precious stones.[14][23] It was inaugurated in 1975 by the erstwhile President of India Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed.

In 1998, he constructed the Mahad al-Zahra institute for memorization and recitation of the Quran.

Mohammed Burhanuddin is credited with the establishment of community kitchens to provide meals everyday to the Dawoodi Bohra families, thus providing free time for women to pursue economic, educational or religious activities.[24][25] The community kitchens don't discriminate between the privileged and the underprivileged sections, both getting the same "good quality and hygienically-prepared" food,[26] while the community members have the provision of paying for their own family, and for sponsoring those who cannot afford it.[27]

Mohammad Burhanuddin is also credited with conceptualizing and establishing Saifee Hospital in Mumbai. The hospital is a state-of-the-art, multi-specialty, 250-bed hospital dedicated to providing modern medical care.[28] It was inaugurated in 2005 by Dr. Manmohan Singh, the erstwhile prime minister of India.[29]

Ashara Mubaraka

The following are the venues where Mohammed Burhanuddin has performed Ashara Mubaraka:

  • 1435AH/2013AD-Mumbai, India; 1434/2012-Surat, India; 1433/2011-Mumbai, India; Hijra 1432/2010-Mumbai, India
  • 1431/2009–Marol, Mumbai, India; 1430/2008–Mombasa, Kenya;1429/2008–Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • 1428/2007–Colombo,  Sri Lanka; 1427/2006 – Mumbai,  India [Saify Mahal]; Hijra 1426 / 2005 – Surat, India
  • 1425/2004– Dubai, U.A.E.; 1424/2003 – Mumbai;  India [Saify Masjid]; Hijra 1423 / 2002 – Indore, India
  • 1422/2001– Houston,  U.S.A.; 1421/2000–Surat,  India; 1420/1999 – Colombo,  Sri Lanka.
  • 1419/1998– Nairobi,  Kenya; Hijra 1418 / 1997 – Surat,  India; Hijra 1417 / 1996 – Karachi,  Pakistan
  • 1416/1995– Mombasa,  Kenya; Hijra 1415 / 1994 – Mumbai,  India; Hijra 1414 / 1993 – Mombasa,  Kenya
  • 1413/1992– Pune,  India; 1412 / 1991–Colombo,  Sri Lanka; 1411 / 1990 – Dar es Salaam,  Tanzania
  • 1410/1989– Surat,  India; Hijra 1409 / 1988 – Mumbai, India; Hijra 1408 / 1987 – Karachi,  Pakistan
  • 1407/1986– Indore, India; Hijra 1406 / 1985 – Surat, India India; Hijra 1405 / 1984 – Nairobi,  Kenya
  • 1404/1983– Karachi;  Pakistan; Hijra 1403 / 1982 – Sidhpur,  India; Hijra 1402 / 1981 – Cairo,  Egypt
  • 1401/1980- Cairo,  Egypt; Hijra 1400 / 1979 – Mumbai,  India; Hijra 1399 / 1978 – Jamnagar, India
  • 1398/1977– Karachi,  Pakistan; Hijra 1397 / 1976 – Madras, India; Hijra 1396 / 1976 – Kolkata,  India
  • 1395/1975– Mumbai, India; Hijra 1394 / 1974 – Mumbai, India; Hijra 1393 / 1973 – Mumbai,  India
  • 1392/1972– Surat, India; Hijra 1391 / 1971 – Kolkata,  India; Hijra 1390 / 1970 – Colombo,  Sri Lanka
  • 1389/1969– Mecca,  Saudi Arabia; Hijra 1388 / 1968 – Mumbai, India; Hijra 1387 / 1967 – Mumbai,  India
  • 1386/1966- Mumbai,  India

Awards and honours

  • "Order of the Star of Jordan", the highest civic honour of Jordan by the King of Jordan.[1]
  • "Order of the Nile", the highest civilian honour of Egypt.[30]
  • "Honorary Doctrates", by Al-Azhar University, Egypt, Aligarh Muslim University, India and University of Karachi, Pakistan.[31]
  • On 6 March 2011, Burhani Foundation, India made largest distribution of bird feeders (20,631) to celebrate Mohammed Buranuddin 100th birthday (according to the Islamic calendar). It was recorded in Guinness World Records.[32][33]
  • Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India, in 2015.[34]
  • Mohammed Burhanuddin was named one of The 500 Most Influential Muslims in the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013.[35]

Death

Burhanuddin died of cardiac attack at his home Saifee Mahal in Mumbai on 17 January 2014.[1] The Bohra community announced a 40-day mourning period in respect of the departed leader.[36] He was buried at Raudat Tahera Mausoleum in Bhendi Bazar, Mumbai beside his father Taher Saifuddin.[31] His second son Mufaddal Saifuddin led the "Namaz-e-Janaza" (funeral procession) of his father at the Saifee Mosque.[31] Half mast of Flag and state honor was given by Indian Government during his funeral.[37]

The day after his death, a crowd of supporters assembled outside his residence to pay their respects; when the gates were opened to let them in, a human stampede ensued, killing eighteen people.[38] A commemoration service held one year after Burhanuddin's death drew an estimated three lakh people to Mumbai; two townships were built specially to accommodate them.[39]

Succession

Family tree Moulai Tarmal/Bharmal to Syedna Burhanuddin



Moulai Tarmal
 
Moulai Bharmal
 
 
 
 
 
 
Syedi Fakhruddin Shaheed
 
Moulai Yaqoob
 
 
 
 
 
 
Syedi Dawood Bhai
 
Moulai Ali
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Moulai Hasanfeer
 
 
 
 
 
 
Syedi Shams Khan
 
Moulai Dawood
 
 
 
 
 
 
Moulai Hasan Ji Badshah
 
Moulai Raj
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Syedna Ismail Badruddin(34th Dai)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Syedi Hakimddin
 
Syedna Abduttayyeb Zakiuddin (35thDai)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Moulai Faijullah BhaiSyedna Ismail Badruddin(38th Dai)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amena Bai
 
 
Ahmed JiSyedna Abduttayyeb Zakiuddin Bin Badruddin(41st Dai)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bouji Aai Saheba (wife Syedi Sheikh Jeevanji)Syedna Yusuf Najmuddin(42nd Dai)Syedna Abde Ali Saifuddin(43rd Dai)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Syedna Tayyeb Zainuddin 45th DaiSyedna Mohammed Ezzuddin(44th Dai)Syedna Mohammed Badruddin (46th Dai)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Syedna Abdul Qadir Najmuddin(47th Dai)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Syedna Mohammad Burhanuddin (49th Dai)Syedna Abdul Husain Husamuddin (48th Dai)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Syedna Taher Saifuddin(51st Dai)Syedna Abdullah Badruddin (50th Dai)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Syedna Mohammad Burhanuddin (52nd Dai)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin (53rd Dai)
 
Broken lines indicate multiple generations

Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin, died in January 2014.[40] As per the tenets of the sect[41] each predecessor is required to nominate his successor prior to his death.[42][43] His death sparked a succession crisis where two rival claimants emerged for the title of 53rd Dā'ī al-Mutlaq:[44] his son, Mufaddal Saifuddin, and his half-brother, Khuzaima Qutbuddin, who was previously Mazoon [45] of the Dawoodi Bohra.[46]

The challenge created a divide in the community with the vast majority aligning with Mufaddal Saifuddin[47][48] whilst a small number aligned with Khuzaima Qutbuddin.[49] Mufaddal Saifuddin assumed control of the Dawoodi Bohra administration and infrastructure. He is largely accepted as the Bohras' leader[50] by government and other public bodies.[51] The UK Charity Commission[52] 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."[53]

His Holiness Syedna Mohammad Burhanuddin belongs to family of Moulai Fakhruddin and Moulai Hakimuddin. He also has link with Mohammad Rasulullah family as indicated in tree placed here.

  • Abdulhussein, Mustafa. Al-Dai al-Fatimi, Syiedna Mohammed Burhanuddin. ISBN 0-9536256-0-5. (an illustrated biography)
  • OUP Encyclopedia of the Modern Islamic World: Muhammad Burhanuddin
  • (A Chronological List of Duatil Mutlaqin)
Tree linking Dawoodi Bohra Dai with Rasulullah
Shia Islam titles
Preceded by
Taher Saifuddin		 52nd Dā'ī al-Mutlaq
1965-2014		 Succeeded by
Mufaddal Saifuddin

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Bohras protest Syedna's half-brother 's claim". The Times Of India. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
  2. ↑ The author has posted comments on this article (2014-10-27). "2.5 lakh Dawoodi Bohras' arrival boosts business in Surat - The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2015-01-17.
  3. 1 2 "Syedna Aali Qadr Mufaddal Saifuddin | Free Press Journal". Freepressjournal.in. Archived from the original on 8 February 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  4. ↑ Succession suit currently led by Taher Fakhruddin
  5. ↑ "The Dawoodi Bohras - The 52nd al-Da`i al-Mutlaq". thedawoodibohras.com. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
  6. ↑ "Know 10 rare facts about Dawoodi Bohra leader Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin".
  7. ↑ "Know 10 rare facts about Dawoodi Bohra leader Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin". Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  8. ↑ "Know 10 rare facts about Dawoodi Bohra leader Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin".
  9. 1 2 "Know 10 rare facts about Dawoodi Bohra leader Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin". Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  10. 1 2 Blank, Jonah (2001). Mullahs on the Mainframe: Islam and Modernity Among the Daudi Bohras. University of Chicago Press. pp. 184–185. ISBN 0226056775.
  11. ↑ "18 killed in stampede in Mumbai ahead of spiritual leader Syedna's funeral". The Times Of India. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  12. ↑ "Know 10 rare facts about Dawoodi Bohra leader Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin".
  13. ↑ Mohiyuddin, Hozefa (2011). Tasbeeh al Mafakhir. Neelam Publication.
  14. 1 2 3 4 "Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin: A symbol of piety, peace for Dawoodi Bohras". The Hindu. Mumbai. 17 January 2014. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  15. ↑ "Know 10 rare facts about Dawoodi Bohra leader Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin".
  16. ↑ ميزة مفتاح خزائن العلوم. Mumbai, India.: Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah, Badri Mahal.
  17. ↑ Traboulsi, Samer (2016). "Transmission of Knowledge and Book Preservation in the Ṭayyibī Ismāʿīlī Tradition". Intellectual History of the Islamicate World – via Brill.
  18. ↑ His Holiness, Syedna Aali Qadr Mufaddal Saifuddin Saheb (1437H). نشر الخير (Nashr al-Khayr) 1391. His Holiness Syedna Aali Qadr Mufaddal Saifuddin Saheb, Badri Mahal, Mumbai, India.
  19. ↑ His Holiness, Syedna Aali Qadr Mufaddal Saifuddin Saheb (1438H). ندى الفيوضات ١٣٩٢. His Holiness Syedna Aali Qadr Mufaddal Saifuddin Saheb, Badri Mahal, Mumbai, India.
  20. ↑ His Holiness, Syedna Aali Qadr Mufaddal Saifuddin Saheb (1439H). سلسبيل روض القدر. Mumbai, India: Badri Mahal.
  21. ↑ "Signposts". India Today. 18 October 1999. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  22. ↑ Khurana, Ashlesha (6 November 2009). "From Gurukul to IBO varsity". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  23. ↑ "Know 10 rare facts about Dawoodi Bohra leader Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin". India TV. 12 February 2014. p. 6. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  24. ↑ Subramanian, Reetika (16 September 2011). "City Bohris start dabba service for community households". Hindustan Times. Mumbai. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  25. ↑ Bhattacharyya, Sourish (29 March 2013). "Faith and food in the Bohra way". Mail Online India. London. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  26. ↑ Ansari, Shabana (9 March 2012). "Bohra women get respite from cooking". DNA. Mumbai. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  27. ↑ Diggikar, Ranjana (5 July 2015). "Freedom from the kitchen smoke & heat". The Times of India. Aurangabad. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  28. ↑ "saifee hospital mumbai". Best Hospitals in India Low Cost Treatment | Cost Treatment in India at Best Hospitals.
  29. ↑ "Indian Prime Minister inaugurates Saifee Hospital in Mumbai". wam.
  30. ↑ "Leader of Bohra community Dr Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin dead at 102 - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 17 January 2014.
  31. 1 2 3 "Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin laid to rest in Mumbai, 70,000+ mourners attend funeral". Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  32. ↑ "Largest distribution of bird feeders". Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  33. ↑ "Mohammed Dilawar's 'save sparrows' campaign enters Guinness record". Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  34. ↑ "Padma Awards 2015". Press Information Bureau. Archived from the original on 26 January 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  35. ↑ "The Muslim 500".
  36. ↑ "Dawoodi Bohra community spiritual head, Dr Burhanuddin passes away". Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  37. ↑ "Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin laid to rest in Mumbai, 70,000 mourners attend funeral". Zee News.
  38. ↑ "Funeral stampede kills 18 in Indian city of Mumbai". Bbc.co.uk. 2014-01-18. Retrieved 2014-06-12.
  39. ↑ "Dawoodi Bohras observe late Syedna's death anniversay". DNA India. 5 January 2015.
  40. ↑ "Leader of Bohra community Dr Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin dead at 102". The Express Tribune.
  41. ↑ Blank, Jonah (2001). Mullahs on the Mainframe : Islam and Modernity Among the Daudi Bohras. University of Chicago Press; 1 edition (15 April 2001). p. 135 & 165. ISBN 978-0-226-05676-0.
  42. ↑ Daftary, Farhad (2007). The Isma'ilis: Their History and Doctrines. Cambridge University Press. p. 275. ISBN 1-139-46578-3.
  43. ↑ Daftary, Farhad (2011). A Modern History of the Ismailis: Continuity and Change in a Muslim Community. I. B. Tauris. p. 333. ISBN 1-84511-717-4.
  44. ↑ Mawani, Rizwan (30 January 2014). "The Intricacies of Succession: Two Claimants Emerge for Dawoodi Bohra Leadership". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
  45. ↑ Blank, Jonah (2001). Mullahs on the Mainframe: Islam and Modernity Among the Daudi Bohras. The University of Chicago Press. p. 163. ISBN 0-226-05676-7.
  46. ↑ "Talk of rift among Bohras over Syedna's successor". Hindustan Times. 15 April 2013. Archived from the original on 26 March 2014.
  47. ↑ "Dawoodi Bohras stage a peace march".
  48. ↑ "Bohras make anti-Syedna faction's ex-communication official, stick by Mufaddal Saifuddin".
  49. ↑ ""Over 200 people attended the Mumbai 'misaaq'" - Breakaway Dawoodi Bohra faction alleges harassment".
  50. ↑ Gnostic, Ismaili (2014-07-05). "What is Shia Islam? A Visual Chart of Different Shia Communities". Ismaili Gnosis. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
  51. ↑ "500 muslims" (PDF).
  52. ↑ "The Charity Commission - GOV.UK". www.gov.uk. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
  53. ↑ Waring, Kate (15 August 2014). "UK Charity Commission's View regarding The Dawat-e-Hadiyah Trust". Herbert Smith Freehills Solicitors and Nabarro Solicitors (Charity Commission).
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.