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تَألِيْفُ ب َرَكَاتِ َالدّعْوَةِ َالفَاطِمِيّة Shehrullah 1436H - 1437H

Fatemi Dawat annual report Published Zilhijja 1437H (September 2016) Zilhijja 1437H (September Published ©FatemiDawat.com contents احلمد لله سبحانه وتعالى، الذي نعمه على اهل الوالء يوما اثر يوم تتوالى، وصلى الله على نبيه طه وآله لب اللباب، وعلى دعاتهم املطلقني حجب االئمة جتلى ربهم بهم في حجاب كرمي اثر حجاب، كل داع منهم المام عصره خير باب، كشمسهم Syedna khuzaima qutbuddin ra eulogy 01 ولبهم قطب األقطاب، وفخرهم الوارث لفضلهم سبب األسباب، syedna TUS BIOGRAPHY 03 philosophy and vision 05 Syedna khuzaima qutbuddin ra program 07 Praise to Allah, Almighty and Exalted, for his continued blessings upon Mumineen, day after day. May He shower salawaat on Nabi Taha and his progeny, essence Syedna qutbuddin ra Wafaat 09 of essences, and on their Dais, each Dai l-Mutlaq a veil (hijab) for the Imams; the light of their Lord shines forth through them, one after another. Each Dai is a gateway (bab) Janaza Mubaraka, Khatmul Qur’an Majlis to the Imamuz zaman, like the sun among them, the essence, the best pivot (qutb), Syedna Syedna taher fakhruddin tus program Qutbuddin, and their pride (fakhr) and joy, heir to their virtues, the best means [to reach 11 Allah and his Wali], Syedna Fakhruddin. Vazaarat Saifiyyah - dawat administration 13 legal 15 dawat knowledge - sabaqs, madrasa etc 17 introduction zahra hasanaat - social welfare 19 This is the 1437H Annual Report of Dawat- (2) To inform followers and muhibeen of e-Hadiyah, the Fatemi Dawat administra- the Dai al-Mutlaq about Dawat activities outreach and building bridges 23 tion of the 54th Dai al-Mutlaq Syedna Taher and social welfare programs. Learning Fakhruddin TUS, head of the worldwide these details, each will insha’allah publications 25 community. Last year in be encouraged to get personally involved Shehre 1436H, Syedna Khuzaima in Dawat activities by doing khidmat and global reach & volunteers 27 Qutbuddin RA instructed the publication of contributing their skills and offering their a report of Dawat activities and the first Fa- counsel. temi Dawat Annual Report was published. The aim of the report is two-fold: All departments of Dawat have administered many positive projects and (1) To promote the development of an worked efficiently to achieve their mission efficient, professional, compassionate, of serving the 54th Dai al Mutlaq and sustainable administration that will grow helping Mumineen. This report explains dynamically and multifold in the years to where Dawat resources are being utilized come, insha’allah and describes this year’s accomplishments. He established the proof gushing flow of the ta’yeed of Syedna Qutbuddin served Eulogy of Syedna Burhanuddin’s Allah’s wali [Imamuz-Zaman].” as his Mazoon. Syedna Nass on him, and gave Another major khidmat was Qutbuddin’s khidmats for Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin testimony with truth and diplomatic negotiation for the Syedna Burhanuddin were RA ascended the throne valor in the Bombay High installation of the Rasul Husain numerous and invaluable. of Dawat upon Syedna Court. He clarified our sacred mubarak in . This He gave countless eloquent ’s foundational doctrines, which was the last khidmat in Syedna wa’az, bayaans, and RA wafaat, as the 53rd Dai malefactors had corrupted. He ’s era. Syedna wasilas. Syedna Qutbuddin al-Mutlaq. For two years conducted bethak audiences Qutbuddin also performed led Mumineen regularly and three months—like his for Mumineen, listened to the khidmat of Syedna in namaaz. He gave namesake Syedna Qutbuddin their problems, and offered Mohammed Burhanuddin’s innumerable individuals and doa. Burhanuddin, Syedna Shaheed RA—he established solutions and doa. And he historic first safar to Cairo in haqq-ni-tasawwur, and kept Qutbuddin withstood the the Imam’s Dawat with justice, prayed for them morning, which he was conferred the them on the path of truth. He Fulfilling the true role of onslaught against him. wisdom, temperance and noon and night. honorary docterate by Al- spearheaded the financing the Mazoon, he imparted Despite the tremendous courage. In that short period Azhar University. of numerous community ma’rifat of Syedna pressures, he forged ahead of time, he achieved marvels. Syedna Qutbuddin was Syedna construction projects of Burhanuddin’s exalted to fulfill his sacred duty What Syedna Taher Saifuddin Taher Saifuddin’s RA eleventh In Syedna Taher Saifuddin’s last masjids, jamaatkhanas, and status. Syedna Qutbuddin to establish the Dawat of RA wrote for Maulatuna son. Seeing in him the mark years, he would talk privately madrasas, as well as the Saifee zealously continued his Imamuz-Zaman and protect Fatema SA, Syedna Fakhruddin of greatness—like Yaqub for many hours every single Memorial Foundation. devoted khidmat of Syedna Dawat and Mumineen. TUS said for Syedna Nabi SA saw in Yusuf Nabi night with Syedna Qutbuddin, Burhanuddin, despite the He continued in the last Qutbuddin, “each day of his life SA—Syedna Taher Saifuddin and impart to him precious Perhaps what we remember growing jealousy and enmity years of his life to fight for equaled another’s lifetime, and showed him very special love pearls of wisdom. Sitting the most is how Syedna of miscreants in Saifee Mahal truth and justice against his lifetime equaled an eon.” and regard. He personally on his masalla in his last Qutbuddin guided Mumineen and kothar. those who usurped control undertook Syedna Qutbuddin’s Lailatul Qadar, he uttered the at the community level and of its institutions and He abundantly disseminated education, teaching him all momentous words: “Khuzaima in their personal lives. He Syedna Burhanuddin held infrastructure to exploit Dawat learning through his facets of Fatimid ‘ilm, and ni doa mustajab chhe” was always accessible to all Syedna Qutbuddin and his Mumineen. wa’az, bayaan and sabaq. training him in running the (Khuzaima’s doa is always Mumineen from all walks of sincere service for Dawat He clarified Fatemi zakaat Imam’s Dawat. For Syedna answered). life. He always made time for in high esteem. In his Syedna Qutbuddin’s ever- regulations, in light of modern Qutbuddin’s first Ashara meeting with Mumineen in wa’az on 7th flowing barakaat, his ground financial practices. He set wa’az—at the young age of Less than a month after general bethaks and private 1422H in , Syedna laying tamheedaat, his life- up a robust administration. twenty—he sent him to the Syedna Taher Saifuddin’s audiences. Hundreds of Burhanuddin said that it is giving nazaraat, will grace He clarified the vision, grand city of . Proud wafaat, Syedna Burhanuddin thousands of Mumineen have the Mazoon-e-Dawat who Dawat for centuries. As long philosophy and principles of and pleased at his exemplary took the first misaaq as 52nd sought his advice and doa at “establishes the Dawat of as the Dawat remains, this the administration of Dawat performance, he sent him a Dai, and he appointed Syedna crucial junctures in their lives, Fatema in partnership with azeem ul shaan Dai will be which had been corrupted by precious handwritten letter Qutbuddin as his Mazoon in times of both difficulty and the Dai.” During wa’az in remembered. Generations to those who usurped control of of appreciation, in which he and Mansoos. For 50 years joy. Such was their trust in him Saifee Masjid at his 100th come will wonder that such its institutions after the wafaat said Syedna Qutbuddin had Syedna Burhanuddin served that Mumineen confided in birthday celebrations, a saint in flesh and blood of Syedna Burhanuddin. performed wa’az with “the Imamuz zaman as Dai, and him matters that they did not Syedna Burhanuddin walked this very earth. May even share with their parents honored Syedna Qutbuddin Allah Ta’ala grant him the or spouses. And many, many with a very special mu’anaqa highest station in Jannaat Mumineen had life changing embrace and exclusive ziafat. ul naeem, and fulfil his experiences because of Syedna aspirations in his successor, Syedna khuzaima Khuzaima Qutbuddin’s advice On the wafaat of Syedna Syedna Taher Fakhruddin. www.FatemiDawat.com 1 qutbuddin ra 2 this world, and Jannat in the Syedna Fakhruddin performed Qutbuddin’s Dawat time of grief when Mumineen Fakhruddin’s many waaz Short hereafter. selfless and tireless khidmat administration in the United were coming to terms with and bayaans which Syedna of both Dais. At Syedna States. He regularly led the loss of Syedna Qutbuddin, graciously granted raza to Biography Syedna Fakhruddin was born Burhanuddin’s personal namaaz and majlis in his home they found refuge in Syedna broadcast on YouTube. in on 26th Rabiul farmaan, he delivered Ashara in Bakersfield, , Fakhruddin’s embrace and Al-Dai al-Ajal al-Fatemi Akhar 1388H (21 July 1968), wa’az in Thane for the first which were internationally himmat. He leads Mumineen in Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS during the era of the 52nd time at the young age of 20; broadcast through YouTube, ibadat, and counsels them succeeded our most beloved Dai Muqaddas Maulana and delivered Muharram as were his Muharram waaz: In the months since Syedna in their daily lives. Under his and forever remembered Mohammed Burhanuddin waaz regularly thereafter in thousands took barakaat from Qutbuddin’s wafaat, Syedna wise and strong leadership Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin RA. Syedna Burhanuddin numerous towns including Syedna Fakhruddin’s bayaan. Fakhruddin has captained and his lifegiving bayaan RA as 54th Dai al-Mutlaq of the gave him the mubarak name Mohammadiyya (near Galiakot), the ship of Dawat with and nazaraat, Mumineen Dawoodi Bohra community on of his revered grandfather Ujjain, Rajkot, and in the year This year on 27th Muharram, Imami ta’eed and strength, aboard the Safina of his 23rd Jumada l-Ukhra 1437H (30 Syedna Taher Saifuddin RA, of Syedna Burhanuddin’s 100th Urus Mubarak of Syedi and heavenly guidance and Imami Dawat are at peace. March, 2016). As Moiz Imam SA and bestowed on him many Milad, in Mo’alla. Fakhruddin Shaheed QR, direction. He has continued May Allah Ta’ala grant our said to Syedna Qadi l-Nu’man blessings and honors, including Syedna Qutbuddin performed Syedna Qutbuddin’s battle beloved Maula, Shamsud- QR, “A Maula has passed away, sabaq and haddiyyat. At just 18 years of age, Nass on Syedna Taher and in the Bombay High Court duaatil-mutlaqeen, Syedna but a Maula remains.” Syedna Fakhruddin took granted him the laqab and challenged the usurpers Taher Fakhruddin, longest Beloved eldest son of Syedna on the full responsibility Fakhruddin. Five months to a public debate. He has life till qiyamat, and the Like Syedna Ismail Badruddin Qutbuddin, Syedna Fakhruddin of managing all aspects of later, Syedna Qutbuddin showered Mumineen with strength to perform Imamuz Bawa RA—on whose Urus throughout his life received his Syedna Qutbuddin’s—then passed away. But in Syedna precious pearls of ilm, hidayat zaman khidmat. May Allah mubarak he became Dai— father’s continuous personal Mazoon-e-Dawat—office and Fakhruddin, he left behind his and doa. Tens of thousands of grant him nasre azeez and Syedna Fakhruddin combines and special training in ilm-e activities. Syedna Qutbuddin mirror image in ilm, siyasat, Mumineen have benefited and fathe mubeen. in-depth knowledge of the Aal-e Mohammed and in the referred many who came and rehmat. During their taken barakaat from Syedna Islamic traditions and its running and siyasat of Dawat to him for advice to Syedna applicability in today’s world affairs. For some years, Syedna Fakhruddin, on matters ranging with acute business acumen. Fakhruddin lived in Cairo, and from marriage counseling In our turbulent times, his studied and to business problems, to sage leadership promises to memorization and recitation. arbitrating in disputes. be a grounding force for the He topped his Bombay Syedna Fakhruddin counseled larger Muslim community as a University class in an Arabic thousands of Mumineen in vocal advocate of an ideology literature BA, and obtained an this manner, transforming and of plurality and tolerance; MA in Arabic literature from turning around their lives. and a beacon for Mumineen, London University’s School of steering them on the true path Oriental and African Studies After Syedna Burhanuddin’s of conviction and faith, and (SOAS). wafaat in 2014, Syedna guiding them to a life of peace, Fakhruddin directed Syedna prosperity and happiness in Syedna Taher

Fakhruddin TUS www.FatemiDawat.com 3 4 Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin RA were conducted chiefly by people always was to achieve the pinnacle from “within” the community. They of excellence in establishing such an attempted to undermine the faith organisation. This vision was achieved. and the spiritual and temporal vision However, there were elements within well-being of the community for the administration, especially in the their self-interests and gain. Such Imam Sadiq AS said: Religion is latter part of Syedna Burhanuddin’s is the challenge that we face today not just fasting and prayer, rather time, who took advantage of their in Dawat, and such is the storm religion is the construction of administrative positions and pushed which Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin the edifice of Dunya (this World) their own agenda, to the detriment previously and Syedna Taher and Aakherat (the Hereafter ). of Dawat. Today those same people Fakhruddin presently are guiding the The mission of the Dawat is to have completely taken over the ship of Dawat through. call Mumineen to the true path Dawat infrastructure and are using it The community has always of Allah, the Sirat-e-mustaqeem, only for their own ends and benefit. risen again stronger from these which leads to spiritual, personal, But in opposing Syedna Khuzaima challenges. A 100 years ago, Syedna social and material prosperity Qutbuddin RA, the Mansoos of Syedna Taher Saifuddin took the community in this world, and ultimately Burhanuddin, they have fully exposed from dissidence and turmoil to to Jannat (Heaven) in the themselves to be self-serving and unprecedented heights of spiritual Hereafter. To fulfill its purpose, fraudulent. and material success, and a position Dawat Endures its philosophy is to promote and Dawat-e-Hadiya is an institution of recognition and respect in the establish a material and physical which has stood the test of time, of wider world. The challenges Dawat infrastructure and organisation in usurpers, of persecution, of migration, faces today are unprecedented. service of its mission. of perilous mortal attacks, of pogroms, However, with these challenges and Perseveres The vision of Dawat, especially of confusion in faith. All of these there are also unprecedented The challenges of Syedna Taher Saifuddin RA and attempts to destroy or exploit Dawat opportunities. 1. Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS continues to guide the community through his spiritual and temporal leadership, Dawat faces today he continues the mission of the 53rd Dai-l-Mutlaq and all the Du’aat Kiraam before him. are unprecedented 2. Syedna continues to articulate and implement the values However, with these espoused by our faith in today’s context: justice, equity, Principles compassion, unity. challenges there are 1. Mumineen should uphold the Shariat to the best of their ability 3.Syedna continues to establish and develop systems and also unprecedented processes which will ensure the professional, efficient, 2. Mumineen should uphold the highest standards of morality transparent, accountability-based working of the system. opportunities. 3. Mumineen should respect and strive to be helpful to all of God’s children. 4. Mumineen should strive to acquire knowledge of the Qur’an and our Fatemi heritage as it is the source of radiance and grace for this world and the next. 5. In addition to deeni taleem, Mumineen should strive to get the best possible secular educa- In Summary tion. 6. Mumineen should especially respect and encourage women‘s education. The mission, the philosophy and the vision ensures 7. Dawat dues and waajebaat must be collected in line with Shariat rules. the flourishing and ever-increasing prosperity 8. The Dawat administration and the well-to-do should always be concerned for the well-being and perpetuity of Dawat, so that our children, and of the less advantaged people, especially within the community. their children, and the generations to follow, are The Vision 9. Our community should have a dynamic business outlook in this information age, a cutting- guided on the true path, the Sirat-e-Mustaqeem to edge approach that leads us to prosperity in today’s fast-moving world. goodness and prosperity in this world, and success and Mission in the Hereafter. of Dawat Endures & “Religion is not just fasting and prayer, rather religion is the construction of the Perseveres

edifice of this World and the Hereafter“ www.FatemiDawat.com philosophy -Imam Jafarus Sadiq AS 5 6 Testimony in Bombay High Court Nass on Syedna Fakhruddin TUS Milad of Syedna For establishing truth, protecting In addition to establishing the Dawat of Imam uz Zaman, A Dai’s primary Qutbuddin RA the most precious heritage of our responsibility is to appoint his Mansoos so that the Dawat may continue for Mawali Tahereen, and restoring the the future generations, and Mumineen may continue to attain hidayat in this 29 Rabi-ul-Aakhar, 1437H honour and dignity of the Dawoodi world and najaat in the Hereafter. (February 7, 2016) - On the Milad Mubarak of Syedna Khuzaima Bohra Community, Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin RA, Mumineen Qutbuddin RA proceeded to the Hon’ble With the ilhaam of Imam uz Zaman, Syedna Qutbuddin performed the mubarak amal of nass on 27 Muharram, 1437H (November 8, 2015), the gathered in Bakersfield, Bombay High Court for testimony and auspicious day of the Urus of Syedi Fakhruddin Shaheed QR. Syedna California to do deedar of cross-examination on the following Qutbuddin, who is the 14th Dai in the nasal (progeny) of Syedi Fakhruddin their beloved Maula and araz dates in 2015: April 27, April 28, July 29, Shaheed, appointed his son Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS as his successor tehniyaat and mubarakbadi. July 31, August 3, August 4, August 24, and the 54th Dai Mutlaq. Qutbuddin Maula bestowed his Mansoos the Maula delivered a moving bayan and August 25. The opposing counsel mubarak laqab (surname) of ‘Fakhruddin’, drawing upon the blessings of the which deeply touched the hearts asked more than 600 questions in the Ashara Mubaraka 1437H holy name of Syedi Fakhruddin Shaheed. of all who were present. No one course of the testimony. (See page 15 Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin RA delivered waaz in Ashara imagined that this was to be the for more details.) Mumineen had gathered from all over USA in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, very last bayan of Qutbuddin Mubaraka 1437H (October 14-22, 2015) in Darus Sakina, Thane. to attend the Urus majlis and seek the blessings of Qutbuddin Maula. The During these holy days of the shahaadat of Imam Husain SA, Maula. Qutbuddin Maula With his Imami quwwat, himmat and Dai of Imamuz Zaman delivered bayan with azeem shaan, and for nearly 2 appreciated that Mumineen courage, Qutbuddin Maula faced the Qutbuddin Maula showered Mumineen with heavenly barakaat. hours, bestowed Mumineen with priceless pearls of wisdom. In particular, With the ever flowing ta’eed of Imamuz Zaman SA, Qutbuddin had travelled from afar to come forces of falsehood and evil singly in Qutbuddin Maula did zikr of Syedi Fakhruddin Shaheed and his khidmat and to him and araz tehniyaat on battle. The Dai of Amirul Mumineen, Maula did zikr of the history and virtues of Panjtan Paak, Aimmat sacrifice for Dawat; he then highlighted many of the essential concepts of the Tahereen, and their Du’at Mutlaqeen, particularly emphasizing this joyous occasion. In the with his inviolable testimony and aqida of Dawat, such as the infallibility of a Dai in appointing his Mansoos, bayan, and especially during absolute truthfulness, established the the utmost importance of having good character (akhlaq). against which false claimants to the Dawat argue today. Qutbuddin Maula qadambosi, Qutbuddin Maula banners of Haqq, which will stand bestowed his mustajaab doa for all Mumineen, and especially appreciated Qutbuddin Maula related that Amirul Mumineen SA has specified graced each and every Mumin as an epitome of the sacrifices and and prayed for those who, following the lofty examples of Mawali Tahereen with shafaqat and priceless 10 essential qualities that a Mumin should possess in this World, such as Syedi Fakhruddin Shaheed, do khidmat today with sincerity, honour unwavering resoluteness of our Du’at which lead him to 10 rewards in the Hereafter. In each of the 10 pearls of doa, which will remain Mutlaqeen for the sake of the Dawat. and uprightness for the sake of the Dawat of Truth. a treasure for us for the rest of waaz of Ashara Mubaraka, Maulana Qutbuddin explained one Just as the martyrdom of Syedna our lives. of these essential qualities at length, which include zuhd (non- While the loss of Syedna Qutbuddin is inconsolable, Mumineen draw solace Qutbuddin Shaheed RA ensured that indulgence), ambitiousness in seeking knowledge, piety, worship from the benevolent presence of Qutbuddin Maula’s successor, Syedna Taher the blessed mission of the Dawat would of God, sincere repentance, and studying the Qur’an. After khushi ni majlis, remain for the future generations, the Fakhruddin, in their midst. He is the waaris of the holy heritage of the Du’at Mutlaqeen. May Allah prolong his life till the Day of Judgement. Mumineen enjoyed lunch, divine steadfastness of his namsesake The soul of Ashara Mubaraka is the remembrance of Imam which was arranged in the and successor Syedna Qutbuddin in Husain, and his sacrifice for the Dawat of Truth. Imam Husain’s beautiful gardens of Syedna the face of seemingly insurmountable Dai Maulana Qutbuddin rendered the shahadat of Aqa Husain Taher Fakhruddin’s bungalow. enmity has ensured that this mission everyday and especially on in a heartrending manner; The atmosphere was one of of Dawat continues until the day tears flowed from every eye, and Mumineen performed maatam happiness, of a loving ruhani of Qiyamat. May Allah Ta’ala grant with fervour and emotion. family, brothers and sisters of Qutbuddin Maula’s waaris Syedna one bawa shafiq, who blesses Fakhruddin TUS nasre-azeez and No one could have imagined that this would be the last Ashara in them with such divine ne’mats fathe-mubeen in the very near future – which Qutbuddin Maula would deliver waaz. It is our most ardent that bestow ease and happiness “nasrun minallahe wa fat-hun qareeb, dua that by the Wasila of Imam Husain may Allah Ta’ala grant him in this world, and grant spiritual wa bash-shiril mumineen.” afdal ul jaza (the best of recompense) in A’la Illiyyeen. fulfilment and yaqeen that our hereafter is in Jannat. Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin RA Program

Preface: The Dai’s work during each This year was the last year of single-handedly securing day of his life is not only for the Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin in and protecting the Dawat establishment of the Mission of which Maula departed for the from those who have sought Dawat and salvation in his time, Hazrat Nabawiyya of Imam uz to sacrilegiously disfigure its but it is to ensure the continuity Zaman SA. In the last months of aqida and ilm. of the Dawat for generations to his holy life, he bestowed Dawat The following are some come. This is why our Hudat have and its Mumineen, Muminaat of the highlights of Maulana said that one day in a Dai’s life is and children with a treasure of Qutbuddin’s program during barakaat and blessings, while the past year. 7 equal to a lifetime of another. Photo from 27 Muharram 1437H 8 On the night of 23 Jumadil Ukhra, 1437H mubaraka was laid in a helicopter to be zikr of Qutbuddin Maula, and invoking his Qutbuddin Maula in a heart-rending bayan. (March 30, 2016), Syedna Khuzaima flown to Rozat Tahera, where it was circled vasila, prayed for the well-being of Dawat and Qutbuddin Maula’s heavenly blessings Qutbuddin Aqa RA left this world and around the qabr mubaraks of Syedna Taher all Mumineen. Thereafter, Mumineen recited continue to flow towards us through the ascended to the heavens, to the zumra of Saifuddin RA and Syedna Mohammed and in shaan of Qutbuddin barakat of his ziarat. Just as he personally Panjetan Paak, Aimmat Tahereen and Du’at Burhanuddin RA 7 times in tawaf. Maula. Fakhruddin Maula also gave raza listened to, prayed for, and helped each and Mutlaqeen. Mumineen around the world for Mumineen to express their heartfelt every person who approached him during were left grief stricken and heart broken On 4 Rajab, 1437H, Urus mubarak of Syedna remembrance of Maulana Qutbuddin and his holy life, today after his wafaat, his qabar at the wafaat of their most shafiq bawa. Noor Mohammed Nooruddin RA, Syedna his countless ihsaans in speeches during the mubarak continues to be a sanctuary for Syedna Qutbuddin’s Mansoos and 54th Dai Taher Fakhruddin lead janaza namaz in majlis. On the night of Chehlum of Maulana all Mumineen, where divine blessings are Mutlaq Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS advised Darus Sakina. Mumineen had gathered Qutbuddin, majlis was conducted with attained and prayers are answered. May Allah Mumineen to do sabar and keep himmat from all around the world for the wada of rawnaq and shaan in the heavenly shade Ta’ala grant him afdal ul jaza (the best of during this most difficult time. Qutbuddin Maula. After namaaz, Syedna of the Qubba Mubaraka. After Sadaqalla, recompense) in A’la Illiyyeen. Fakhruddin and Mumineen carried the Shehzada Dr Aziz Bhaisaheb did zikr of Ameen. With the ilhaam of Imamuz Zaman, and janaza of their revered bawa and Maula on following the example of Imams and Dais their shoulders for dafan. The unimaginable who brought their predecessors’ holy bodies agony and pain were tempered only by to where the centre of Dawat existed at the the sabar and resolve that have been time, Syedna Taher Fakhruddin brought the sunnat of our Awliya in such times. the janaza mubaraka of Qutbuddin Aqa to Fakhruddin Maula presided over Khatmul Mumbai for burial. The Indian Government Qur’an and Sadaqallah majlis of his beloved lent their full support at the highest levels predecessor in Iwan-e-Fatemi immediately so that the janaza mubaraka may be flown after dafan, and thereafter everyday until from the US to Mumbai in a manner befitting the 40th day. the janaza of the Dai of Imamuz Zaman, and so that the necessary permissions may Everyday during majlis, following the be granted in time for burial to take place recitation of Qur’an Majeed, Fakhruddin in Darus Sakina. Upon arrival, the janaza Maula prayed Sadaqallah, in which he did

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9 W Preface SABAQ Legal Suit in the Hon’ble High Court of Bombay The blessed mission of Syedna is the estab- The spring of knowledge of Aale-Mohammed Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS, the 54th Dai al- lishment of Imamuz zaman’s Dawat and the Syedna’s TUS Dawat is established on the foun- Syedna dation of divine knowledge and wisdom. What Mutlaq filed a Chamber Summons on the 27th of continuation of the great and enduring lega- has remained constant throughout the years June 2016 in the Hon’ble High Court of Bombay cies of Syedna Taher Saifuddin RA, Syedna is that each Imam and each Dai in the Imam’s to be substituted as plaintiff in the Suit filed by his Mohammed Burhanuddin RA, and Syedna seclusion, has ascended the throne of Dawat. A predecessor the Late Syedna Khuzaima Qutbud- Khuzaima Qutbuddin RA, and to bring Mu- throne not made of rubies and gold, or wealth din RA, the 53rd Dai al-Mutlaq against Shz Mufad- taher dal Saifuddin. In a statement Syedna Fakhruddin mineen closer to the Dawat by: and power but a throne of divine knowledge and wisdom - a throne on life giving water. said “Since Shz Mufaddal Saifuddin is unwilling (a) Imparting the knowledge, ‘ilm, of Aale to resolve the matter internally through a debate Mohammed, After Syedna Qutbuddin’s RA Chehlum, Syedna to establish the truth, we have approached the fakhruddin (b) Providing hidayat, guidance, khayr- Fakhruddin held sabaqs for several halqas in Hon’ble Court, in which we have full faith, with evidence that will expose the falsehoods being zahir, tawil and haqeeqat. The flow of the heri- khuwahi and doa for Mumineen, with perpetuated by Shz Mufaddal Saifuddin. I will tage of the ‘ilm of Aale Mohammed is evident the high purpose of living a full life in this continue the fight that my revered father Syedna in each of Syedna Fakhruddin’s sabaqs. world and the attainment of Jannat in the Qutbuddin started, for truth, justice, and the future program Hereafter. and well-being of the Dawoodi Bohra community” Bethak The Suit 337 of 2014 was filed by Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin Saheb against Shz Mufaddal Saifuddin Audience with Mumineen in the Hon’ble High Court of Bombay in April 2014. Khatmul Quran (40 Days) First Misaaq majlis During Shehrullah regular Bethak was held for Cross-examination of Syedna Qutbuddin started on After the Wafaat of Syedna Qutbuddin RA Mab’as Day - 27 Rajab 1437H (3 May 2016) all Mumineen each Saturday. All Mumineen 27th April 2015 and was ongoing when Syedna RA Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS presided over khat- In the tradition of Du’aat Mutlaqeen before him, had access without conditions. Many Mum- sadly passed away. mul Quran and Sadaqallah Majlis on the niyyat of after the wafaat of 53rd Dai al-Mutlaq Syedna Khu- ineen came to Syedna’s TUS hazrat for Misaaq, Syedna Qutbuddin until Chehlum in Darus Sakina. zaima Qutbuddin RA, his successor the 54th Dai guidance in family and business affairs, and to OPEN LETTER On the eve of Chehlum, the Majlis was held in the al-Mutlaq Syedna Taher Fakhruddin took the first seek doa and benediction and also to seek aid. To Shz Mufaddal Saifuddin cool shade of Roza Qutbiyya. The temporary struc- Misaaq of Mumineen as Dai, on the auspicious day Syedna also granted private audience to Mum- On 30th Ramadaan 1437H (4th July 2016) Syedna ture of the Roza was also completed by then, and of Mab’as, the day Rasulullah was commanded ineen who required it. Fakhruddin TUS sent an open letter to Shz Mufad- its glowing lights reflected a glimmer of Syedna to call people to . It was also an auspicious dal Saifuddin out of concern for the community. In Qutbuddin’s noor in Jannat. coincidence that Rasulullah’s Dai took Misaaq un- Dignitaries the letter Syedna stated that he has filed a Cham- ber Summons in the Hon’ble High Court of Bom- der the shade of trees, reminiscent of Rasulullah’s Outreach with Prominent National Dignitaries bay’at al-ridwan. Sitting in Darus Sakina, Mum- bay to be substituted as plaintiff in the Suit filed WAAZ ineen felt the sakeenat that Allah Ta’ala bestowed Syedna TUS traveled to New Delhi for a meeting by Syedna Qutbuddin RA to continue the fight for 19 Rajab & 19 Ramadan - Worldwide Broadcast in their hearts and were assured of Allah Ta’ala’s with the President of Shri Pranab Mukher- truth and righteousness, which are the hallmarks jee (see section on Outreach below). Syedna of our faith. In this letter Syedna also highlighted Syedna’s TUS waaz on both these occasions was promise of victory. We offer hamd and shukur to Allah Ta’ala that 1400 years after bay’at al-ridwan also met with former Prime Minister Dr. Man- pertinent issues including: 1) Syedna Qutbuddin’s broadcast worldwide through Youtube.com. Even mohan Singh. Several other high level meetings esteemed position as Syedna Burhanuddin’s Ma- in these challenging times, tens of thousands of we gave Misaaq and bay’at to Rasulullah’s Dai, sitting under the shade of a tree in Darus Sakina. took place in New Delhi and Mumbai over the zoon for 50 years, 2) the exploitation of the illness Mumineen listened to Syedna’s bayaan and re- of Syedna Burhanuddin in his late years, 3) the By doing so, we garnered the same pleasure (rida) last year. Several community leaders also came ceived its barakat. Highlights of the waaz were heresies presented in the Bombay High Court by from Allah Ta’ala as those who gave bay’at to to Darus Sakina to meet with and pay their re- presented with English translation subtitles and se- Shz Mufaddal Saifuddin to support his false claim. Rasulullah. With our sincere commitment to Allah spects to Syedna TUS and offer ta’ziyat. lected clips with Arabic subtitles as well. In the 19th Syedna urged Shz Mufaddal Saifuddin to relin- Ta’ala we were bestowed with the same tranquility Rajab waaz Syedna renewed Syedna Qutbuddin’s quish this false claim, and conveyed to him that (sakinah) in Darus Sakina that the muhajireen and RA call to Shz Mufaddal Saifuddin for debate. LANDMARK INTERVIEW the doors of repentance remain open for him. Ansaar were bestowed with. Having given Mis- With the Mumbai Mirror aaq to the Dai al-Haqq, we are as assured of Allah khafz statement Shehrullah Ta’ala’s promised victory as they were. In an exclusive interview to Mumbai Mirror, Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS presented his Syedna’s TUS Statement on Khatna (Khafz) Ibadaat & Lailatul Qadar Wasila Broadcast Tasneefat vision to bring about positive change in the In keeping with the precedents set by previous Syedna TUS led all five faraz Imamat namaz daily Dawoodi Bohra community in order “to liberate Dais, to maintain the sanctity of the faith and in Ramadan. Maghrib Isha Namaz was performed Syedna’s TUS Compositions the community from oppressive practices…to also address issues relating to social practice and daily in the newly constructed Iwan-e-Fatemi built After the wafaat of Syedna Qutbuddin RA, Syedna get the community to what it always was - for- the law of the land, Syedna Fakhruddin issued a in the same location where Syedna Qutbuddin RA Fakhruddin composed a salaam in Syedna ward-looking…to extend our community from statement that khafz (khatna - medically known performed Ashara waaz and where his janaza na- Qutbuddin’s remembrance. The salaam was the selfishly insular to the expansively integrat- as CHR) of girls should only be allowed after they maaz was prayed. Syedna’s wasila on Lailatul Qadar prayed for the first time in the Majlis after Syedna ed…where we are not seen as takers but giv- attain legal adulthood, after which they are free to was also broadcast live from Iwan-e-Fatemi. Thou- Qutbuddin’s dafan. Continuing the legacy of Hu- ers…where we are not seen as clannish but as make their individual decision to do the medically, sands of Mumineen listened to Syedna’s heartfelt daat Kiraam, Syedna also composed munajaat and catalysts of a society of progress.” The full page legally and religiously sanctioned procedures. doa on this auspicious night and took barakat qasida in Shehrullah and Eid ul Fitar 1437H which interview was the most read and most com- Syedna’s statement was widely reported in numer- www.FatemiDawat. 11 of his wasila, prayed namaz and took full gh- were published (see pg 25). Syedna also began to mented article on the Mumbai Mirror website ous newspapers and blogs. animat of this mubarak night. author a Risalat in Shehrullah 1437H. for many weeks. 12 Mission of Vazaarat Saifiyyah The Vazaarat Saifiyyah is the central office of Syedna’s Administration. Its activities are guided by Featured departments Syedna’s TUS mision to call Mumineen to Dawat, and to organize community affairs to fulfill this mission. Vazaarat aims to run efficiently and professionally: a system of meritocracy must be at the core of the organization. All those who serve Dawat must be given responsibilities based on their ability, sincerity Mas‘ul Coordination Committee (MCC) and effort. Vazaarat will work towards fulfilling Syedna Fakhruddin’s vision that the Dawat administration, The Mas’ul Coordination Committee was established with Syedna’s TUS raza to facilitate through efficient management of resources and long term financial planning, ultimately becomes a more communication between the 30+ Mas’uls in various parts of the world, to provide productive and stronger organization. The ultimate goal is to ensure the continuity of the mission of training and to support in community building.The MCC aims to assist and enable Dawat and to provide a growing and sustainable civic structure and safety net for all Mumineen. Mas’uls to fulfill the religious and social needs of community members in their area. The MCC also organizes a global meeting every month in which issues suggested by Mas’uls are discussed. This year, Mas’uls led Shehrullah Namaaz in various towns and Legal Department Zahra Hasanaat Department cities across the world. They continue to plan for and observe miqaats in their respective jurisdictions. Mas’uls are also currently being trained and making arrangements for The department coordinates Dawat’s suit A complete social welfare organization ghusul, kafan and dafan facilitation in their respective local areas. Mas’uls are also in the Bombay High Court as well as other for Mumineen that addresses their jurisdictions including and London. health and education needs, provides currently forming jamaats in their local areas to conduct Dawat religious activities and For further details see section on Legal efforts financial advice and qarzan hasana. For to facilitate all other aspects of Mumineen’s welfare. The MCC meets on a weekly basis. (pg 15). The dedicated team coordinates details see section on Zahra Hasanaat professionals, researchers, reviewers and (pg 19). Tadbir Committee manages the finances for legal expenses. Infrastructure Syedna Qutbuddin Fatemi Council RA constituted the Talim Department Department Tadbir Committee last Syedna Qutbuddin RA constituted this year to strategise and The department organizes religious advisory council in 1435H. He appointed With the raza mubarak education (deeni ta’lim) for Mumineen at all a committed and professional group of Syedna Taher implement Dawat social levels - Fatemi Madrasa, regular sabaq halqas to consider and deliberate matters Fakhruddin TUS the and administrative that cover the various levels of zahir, tawil and important to Dawat, to formulate plans large khaima (shamiana) programs and operations haqiqat. See section on Dawat Knowledge for and solutions, and to report directly to in Darus Sakina where under directions from further details (pg 17). Syedna TUS. Syedna Qutbuddin Syedna TUS. Tadbir in RA conducted two Arabic means “planning”. Finance Department Communications Ashara Mubaraka waaz Rasulullah SA said “half of was converted into a living well is planning well” The department aims to streamline the The department manages and permanent venue for (husn-ut-tadbeeri-nisful- efficacy of operational infrastructure for coordinates all communication imamat namaz and ‘aysh). The committee Dawat activities in present day circumstances. between Dawat offices and Mumineen. comprises dedicated It is involved in budgeting and planning for Dawat majalis and It includes the FatemiDawat.com Team, Mumineen - professionals all Dawat expenses and is in the process of gatherings. Syedna the Sijill Team, the INFO@ Team, and the and entrepreneurs - from establishing a corpus fund for long-term Broadcast Team. TUS granted the name sustainability and growth of Dawat resources. Iwan-e-Fatemi to this across the globe and has been meeting on a weekly Ansaar Department hall. Other infrastructure Maulaya Raj Project projects are also in basis. Ansaar-e-Fatemi Dawat department progress and will be This committee aims to reach out to as many includes all khidmat ghuzars announced in due Mumineen as possible in the various towns (volunteers) of Fatemi Party (), Ashara 1437H course. and cities of the world where they reside Security Teams, Event Management to help them come together as groups Teams, Hizbe-Khalilullah, A/V Team, and Mumbai - San Jose - London for observance of religious occasions and the Mumbai Committee. [email protected] The Ashara Committee in Mumbai planned organisation of jamat activities such as the The response team has been restructured and organized Ashara Mubaraka. In Mumbai, implementation of the religious and social and is working with utmost dedication to the committee undertook the khidmat of welfare programs of Dawat. Publications reply to each and every email, letter and Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin’s RA last Ashara The department manages all Facebook message that is sent to Fatemi in a noorani khaymah in Darus Sakina (see Outreach FatemiDawat.com publications, Dawat. The team also processes Araz-es “Ashara Mubaraka” in section on Syedna including Syedna TUS qasida, munajaat, to Syedna TUS in a timely and efficient Qutbuddin RA Program - pg 9). In San Jose, The department facilitates and builds ties of risalaat - as well as other publications California, USA, the San Jose Masul along friendship and cooperation between people manner. Other queries and questions such as the Ikhwanus Series, the of all faiths and ethnicities. For details see about faith, Shari’at, Masuls, welfare with dedicated and sincere Mumineen of Finance Series, Sijill Volume, the Annual section on Outreach (pg 23). requests etc. are also addressed. The the local jamaat hosted Syedna Taher TUS for Report etc. For details see section on team also organizes follow up phone calls Ashara Mubaraka. Syedna Taher’s waaz was Publications (pg 25). for Mumineen with concerned officials broadcast and viewed by tens of thousands in Syedna’s office. The response time of Mumineen worldwide. In London, United for emails has significantly improved. Kingdom, the London Masuls along with The “Info Team” is also working with dedicated and sincere Mumineen of the the Maulaya Raj Project for linking local local jamaat hosted Shehzada Abdeali 13 Dawat administration Mumineen in various cities. Bhaisaheb for Ashara Mubaraka. 14 Sabaqs in the last year

ال وح ي دة ال م ب دأ وال م ع اد سمط الـحقائق Mission م جموع التربية Total Sabaqs - 42 Total Sabaqs - 21 Syedna’s TUS Dawat is established on the foundation partake from its barakaat so that their souls shine Total Sabaqs - 34 of divine knowledge and wisdom. Throughout the with the radiance of its divine light. The purpose of years, each Imam, and his Dai in the Imam’s seclu- seeking this divine knowledge is to elevate our souls by sion, has ascended the throne of Dawat - a throne deepening our conviction and faith in Allah Ta’ala and not made of rubies and gold, or wealth and power, His Imam and Dai. It is important to keep in mind that الم جالس المؤيدية - الم جالس المؤيدية - ,(but a throne of divine knowledge and wisdom - a there are ascending levels of zahir and batin (esoteric throne on water. and a taalib-e ilm (seeker of knowledge/student) )A( المائة الاولة الم جالس المؤيدية - المائة الـخامسة Ilm of Aale Mohammed” refers to the divine should progress appropriately within them. It is equally‘“ Total Sabaqs - 42 Total Sabaqs - 31 المائة الثانية/المائة knowledge received by Rasulullah SA from Allah important that we understand the principles of this ‘ilm Ta’ala. It is passed on from one Imam to another, using reason and logic through question and dialogue, الثالثة and from one Dai to another, who safeguards this and imbibe them in a way that it reflects in the way we priceless treasure and gives raza to Mumineen to live our lives. الم جالس المؤيدية - Total Sabaqs - 19 تاويل الدعائم ,رسائل Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin RA and Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS Tasneefat (Compositions) )B( المائة الاولة اخوان الـصفا ,مسائل Total Sabaqs - 21 سيدي امين ج ي بن جلال Following the tradition of Du’aat Mutlaqeen compositions encapsulate deep meanings and Total Sabaqs - 39 Syedna Qutbuddin and Syedna Fakhruddin philosophies. They are a source of Dawat Knowledge composed Munajaats, Qasidas and Risalats for us today and for generations to come. دعائم الاسلام ,شرح in 1436H/1437H (see details in section on The qasidas and munajaats were made available تنبيه الغافلين الاخبار, رسالة - ضوء الم جالس الـحاتمية, Publications - pg 25). These compositions with Dawat ni zaban and English translation so that (tasneefat) are repositories of the ta’yeed of the deep meanings of each eloquent Arabic verse نور الـحق المبين قصيدة .Imamuz-zaman SA. The eloquent words of these may be more accessible to Mumineen Total Sabaqs - 31 Total Sabaqs - 35 Total Sabaqs - 29 Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin RA and Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS Waaz

Syedna Qutbuddin delivered waaz in Ashara waaz-es (aynul yaqeen). Syedna Fakhruddin delivered Mubaraka 1437H. His bayaan was a pure source waaz on 19th Rajab, 27th Rajab and 19th Shehrullah. of Dawat knowledge and guidance for Mumineen The barakaat of Dawat Knowledge directly from and also contained the pearls of ta’yeed (see its source, the Dai of Imamuz zaman were accessible Madrasa in the last year details in section on Syedna Qutbuddin Program - to Mumineen through YouTube.com. Many waaz clips pg 7). were also made available with English and Arabic After the passing of the predecessor, the flow of subtitles so that Syedna’s knowledge and wisdom the ta’yeed of the Imam continues to his successor. could reach all those who sought it. (Details of these Level 3 Class Level 2 Class Level 1 Class This knowledge (‘ilmul yaqeen) was vindicated waaz are available in section on Syedna Fakhruddin Ages 16-21 Ages 11-15 by the flow of barakaat we witnessed in Syedna’s program - pg 11). Ages 6-10 Total - 30 Total Sabaqs - 31 Total - 12 Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin RA and Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS Sabaq The ladder of Knowledge

Syedna Qutbuddin continued sabaqs in sabaqs immediately after Syedna Qutbuddin’s Level 3 Review Level 2 Review Level 1 Review the last year until his wafaat. The flow of his Chehlum and several halqas are fortunate to receive Namaaz, etc. Dawat ni Zaban - Dawat ni Zaban, knowledge continues through his successor ‘ilm directly from Syedna on a regular basis. The flow Akbhar, Namaaz doas, Syedna Fakhruddin who continued zahir, tawil and of the heritage of the ‘ilm of Aale Mohammed is writing, Doa revision Quran surats etc. haqeeqat sabaqs. Syedna Fakhruddin resumed evident in each of Syedna Fakhruddin’s sabaqs. Total Classes - 15 Total Classes - 35 Total Classes - 40

Qur‘an Majeed Hifz & Tarteel Classes dawat knowledge Total 100+ 15 16 timeline continued mission result of this, the Plaintiff answered that some this matter, which affects the whole community. But people did while some defied the Defendant Shehzada Mufaddal Saifuddin has not responded to For the Future of the Dawoodi Bohra Community and continued addressing him as “Maula” and that invitation either. would offer “Sajda”. The Plaintiff also said that the Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin RA approached to be substituted as plaintiff in the Suit filed by his Defendant and his brothers told people that if 4) To ensure that the path set by the previous Dai the Bombay High Court seeking a declaration predecessor Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin RA, the they addressed the Plaintiff as “Maula” they would al-Mutlaqs is followed, and the Community is not that he was the 53rd Dai, and for an order and 53rd Dai al-Mutlaq against Shz Mufaddal Saifuddin. not be allowed to go to the Syedna (52nd Dai). torn asunder by false claimants, and having full injunction restraining Shz Mufaddal Saifuddin Syedna Qutbuddin and Syedna Fakhruddin have On being questioned as to when all this started, faith in the Indian Judiciary, Syedna Fakhruddin has from in any manner holding himself out as or personally funded (done inayat) towards the legal the Plaintiff replied that it was sometime after approached the Hon’ble High Court for appropriate doing any acts or deeds as the Dai al-Mutlaq of the efforts of Dawat and have also allocated a portion of 1987. Mr. Chagla asked whether it was correct remedies. Dawoodi Bohra Community, and for other reliefs. Dawat funds towards this effort. Syedna Fakhruddin that Sajda, as a mark of respect, can be offered Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS, the 54th Dai al- has also given raza to Mumineen to participate in the to persons other than the Dai or the Mansoos. 5) In a statement Syedna Fakhruddin said “Since Mutlaq has filed a Chamber Summons on the 27th legal mission, and many have contributed. The Plaintiff replied emphatically that Sajda can Shehzada Mufaddal Saifuddin is unwilling to resolve of June 2016 in the Hon’ble High Court of Bombay only be “offered to the Dai or the Mansoos or to the matter internally through a debate to establish a person who is known as one who will succeed the truth, we have approached the Hon’ble Court, the Dai.” Mr. Chagla asked if all persons of higher in which we have full faith, with evidence that spiritual learning knew that the Plaintiff was will expose the falsehoods being perpetuated by made the Mansoos, to which the Plaintiff replied Shehzada Mufaddal Saifuddin. I will continue the that many persons of higher spiritual learning fight that my revered father Syedna Qutbuddin did know. On being asked if the Plaintiff was started, for truth, justice, and the future and well- suggesting that those persons of higher spiritual being of the Dawoodi Bohra community” learning who knew that the Plaintiff had been made the Mansoos offered Sajda to him, the 6) On the 30th of Ramadan 1437H (4th July 2016) Plaintiff said that many of them did. The Plaintiff Syedna Taher Fakhruddin sent an open letter to added that he was offered Sajda even during the Shehzada Mufaddal Saifuddin out of concern for the time of the 51st Dai by persons of higher spiritual community. In the letter Syedna informed Shehzada learning, including Miyasaheb Fidahussain Mufaddal Saifuddin that he has filed a “Chamber legal Yamani, who was a learned scholar and was Summons in the Hon’ble High Court of Bombay to placed first in the tarteeb (hierarchy), used to be substituted as plaintiff in the Suit filed by Syedna offer him Sajda. He would also bring his family Qutbuddin to continue the fight for truth and members to Plaintiff and get them to offer sajda. righteousness, which are the hallmarks of our faith.” Syedna also urged Shehzada Mufaddal Saifuddin to timeline of events 3) After Syedna Qutbuddin sadly passed away to relinquish his false claim, and conveyed to him that his heavenly abode on 30th March 2016, Syedna the doors of repentance remain open for him. Taher Fakhruddin also invited Shehzada Mufaddal The cross-examination of Syedna sermon in public. Prior to that, 2) Syedna Qutbuddin was asked: Saifuddin to a debate according to the precedents For further details visit FatemiDawatLegal.com. Khuzaima Qutbuddin RA in the Syedna Burhanuddin called him of the community, and in the interests of resolving Suit in the Hon’ble High Court to his room and informed him Mr. Chagla showed the Plaintiff of Bombay took place on the that he would appoint him as his Affidavit of Evidence in following dates in 2015: April 27, Mazoon in the misaq majlis. He which the Plaintiff has said April 28, July 29, July 31, August also pronounced nass on the that the Defendant and his 3, August 4, August 24, and Plaintiff. He gave the Plaintiff brothers “started to implement August 25. The opposing counsel his ring, which the Plaintiff a devious scheme to try and Mr. Chagla asked more than 600 wears to this day. He said that malign the Plaintiff”. Mr. Chagla questions in the course of the Syedna Taher Saifuddin used asked in what way they did this. testimony. For example: to wear this very ring. When The Plaintiff said that they told Syedna appointed the Plaintiff people to stop paying respects Mr. Chagla asked whether the as Mazoon in the misaq majlis to him and stop addressing the Plaintiff was appointed as a he conveyed in his words and Plaintiff as “Maula” and not offer Mazoon in private or public, the blessings that the Plaintiff was him “Sajda”. When asked whether Plaintiff responded that his successor. people actually stopped paying 17 he was appointed in the respects to him as before as a 18 Mission ealth 3) Educational webinars have been organized by * Zahra Hasanaat aims to become the primary * Although Zahra Hasanaat activities focus H the Fatemi Dawat Health Initiative on 1) digestive Mission and Aims social welfare organization of the Dawoodi on community needs, they also extend to health, 2) sleep apnea and 3) hypertension as well as The mission of the Zahra Hasanaat Health Initiative is to Bohra community. Its mission is to improve humanity at large. nutrition and breast-cancer examination workshops. promote good health and wellness through education The webinars will be made available online on the new the life of every community member and their * Zahra Hasanaat deals with all individuals with and access to high quality and affordable health care. Zahra Hasanaat website. families. Ultimately Zahra Hasanaat aims to help respect and compassion, ensuring that the dignity of those receiving help is maintained. The health initiative aims to: them realize and achieve their aspirations in the 1) Motivate people to take charge of their own * Zahra Hasanaat is committed to the Goals and Work in Progress areas of health, education and finance. health with a focus on preventive health and healthy principles of good governance, transparency, Zahra Hasanaat Health is currently working on the * It was Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin’s RA wish living. following: that the Zahra Hasanaat mission is achieved fair management, responsible use of funds, 2) Provide access to Primary Health care in India continuous improvement, and a 360° feedback 1) Encouraging and subsidizing catastrophic health through personal interactions with Mumineen. through resources such as medical vans and health care insurance to develop a medical safety net for loop. clinics. Mumineen. 2) Developing an effective and efficient protocol to Current Activities process emergency medical aid requests. 1) Medical vans have been running in collaboration 3) Compiling basic information about different with NGO’s and several health clinics are being health topics (in multiple languages) so patients can constructed in several locations - including one in Bihar understand their own health problems and engage - with support from Zahra Hasanaat. with their health care providers on the the new Zahra social 2) Numerous applications for medical aid have been Hasanaat website (expected launch 2017) granted by Zahra Hasanaat. Application forms have 3) Partner with other organizations to expand the been developed to help efficiently and expediently health safety of our community and our societies at process genuine aid requests. large. Education - qjsp Current Activities welfare QJSP currently has over 30 students in its program. These include higher education scholarships (India and Mission and Aims abroad) and primary schooling scholarships. Over 20 Under the auspices of Zahra Hasanaat, the mission more applications are in process. QJSP has also offered of the Qutbi Jubilee Scholarship Program (QJSP) is to partial support for a conference organized by Calcutta promote education, especially higher education, in the University in March 2016. community and to encourage character development through community and social service. QJSP especially emphasizes the importance of educating girls by Goals and Work in Progress QJSP is currently working on the following: earmarking at least 1/3 of its scholarships and grants 1) Restructuring its core committee and streamlining for them. QJSP aims to: its application process to make it more efficient and 1) Achieve a scenario where every follower of Syedna transparent. is able to pursue their higher education dream in the 2) Establishing a network of field officers, mentors country of their residence. community service coordinators and academic 2) Extend its outreach beyond Dawoodi Bohras advisors to support each individual student. and promote academic scholarship that strengthens 3)Collaborating with academic institutions to further communal and societal harmony. the goals of education and inter-faith dialogue.

inancial dvisory arzan asana F A - Q H 4)Educate Mumineen on Mission and Aims Fatemi-Tayyebi financial principles and promote their Under the auspices of Zahra Hasanat, the Financial use in daily transactions Advisory Program mission is to raise the financial and economic standard of the community. The program is Goals and Work in Progress designed to cater to both the personal and business 1) Develop protocols and processes for an needs of community members. accountable qardan hasana and general financing Zahra www.FatemiDawat.com Hasanaat program for Mumineen’s personal and commercial Current Activities purposes 1) Provide qarzan hasana and general financing to 2) Provide business advise and consultancy services Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Aid Mumineen in urgent need to enhance community member business performance Zahra Hasanaat and other Dawat organizations have supported several disaster relief and 2) Provide business advise and counseling in the digital age humanitarian causes in the past year including, refugees from the Middle East (September 3) Provide career finding assistance by utilizing 3) Networking of community members focused 2015), floods (December 2015), and other efforts by NGO’s especially in India. the network of community member businesses and towards new business ventures with community 19 associated contacts throughout the world (and non community) members 20 Eid ul Adha - 1436H - Hizb-e-Khalilullah Meeting with President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee “As per Syedna Qutbuddin’s RA guidance and irshaad and under the auspices of Zahra Hasanaat, meat from “On 8 July 2016, Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS met good character in the qurbaani on Eid day and the day following Eid was with the Honourable President of India, His Excellency the modern world. distributed by the members of Hizbe-Khalilullah in about Shri Pranab Mukherjee, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New The President 3000 homes of Mumineen and Muslimeen. Coordination Delhi. Syedna Fakhruddin presented a bouquet to appreciated with local volunteer groups was essential in the success His Excellency and conveyed greetings on behalf Syedna’s adaption of this effort. The teams also distributed an Eid card with a of the entire community, and appreciation for the of traditional beautiful print of Ayat-ul-Kursi and a message of doa from Honourable President’s long and distinguished service knowledge and Syedna Qutbuddin. to the country. Syedna Fakhruddin also conveyed values to modern The mission of Hizb-e-Khalilullah emphasizes outreach his community’s commitment to the fostering of times in his and building bridges: “Qurbani meat should be personally universal brotherhood, service and loyalty to the efforts to foster delivered to individual homes of Mumineen and nation, and the promotion of tolerance and pluralism. good character and a more humane, harmonious, Muslimeen, especially in less affluent areas, with dignity He presented the President with a PhD Thesis on peaceful and prosperous society. He especially and respect. This activity follows the tradition of A’immat Islamic finance, “The Principles of Finance in Fatemi appreciated Syedna’s unique background of being Tahereen in Fatimid Misar and embodies the spirit of Eid ul Tayyibi Law,” by Shehzada Dr Abdeali Bhaisaheb. steeped in the faith tradition as well as being an Adha…” Syedna Fakhruddin emphasised the importance of astute and successful businessman.The president For the first time Hizb-e-Khalilullah, prepared and education, the empowerment of women, and role also remembered his meeting with Syedna published a detailed report of key facts and financial figures of religion as a force for good, in bringing the best Qutbuddin RA last year and said that “he was a of its Eid-ul-Adha activities including the cost of sheep, values of universal brotherhood, philanthropy and great man.” expenses for maintaining, cutting and cleaning, expenses for Out- distribution of the meat, details of meat output and places Meeting with former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh where meat was distributed and volunteer hours spent in planning and executing the program. The full report was “ The former Prime Minister of India the Honorable Dr. a truly magnanimous leader of great wisdom and shared with participants of the program in keeping with Manmohan Singh gave a warm reception to Syedna compassion. Syedna Fakhruddin affirmed his and Syedna’s vision that organisations functioning under the Taher Fakhruddin TUS at his official residence in New his community’s commitment to the progress of reach Delhi on Friday the 8th of July. The open and deep the nation and especially to upholding the worthy umbrella of Dawat should be run professionally with clear transparency. The report was published on FatemiDawat.com discussion on varied subjects lasted for more than principles of pluralism and communal harmony. an hour. Syedna Fakhruddin presented Dr. Singh Syedna quoted Imam Ahmad al-Mastur who said that Meeting with Alavi Bohra Community Delegation with a bouquet of flowers and greatly appreciated all creatures are God’s children, and the most beloved his long service to the nation on behalf of Syedna’s and “ On 26 April 2016, the High Dignitaries and members of of them to God is one who benefits His children community, and especially his pivotal role in bringing the Alavi Bohra Community, including Alavi Mukasir Saheb the most. Dr. Manmohan Singh heartily agreed about and successfully implementing its economic Bhaisaheb Mohammed Nooruddin and Alavi Rasul-Hudood and appreciated Syedna’s sentiments and said that reforms, and later 8 years as the Prime Minister. Dr. self-interest must not come in the way of communal Bhaisaheb Zulqarnain Hakeemuddin visited Darus Sakina to Singh fondly recalled his visit to the opening of harmony and inter-community cooperation. Syedna offer ta’ziyat to Syedna Fakhruddin TUS on the sad passing building Saifee Hospital and his meeting there with Syedna observed that it is very common for people to criticize away of Syedna Qutbuddin RA. The Dignitaries especially Mohammed Burhanuddin RA, saying that he was others, whereas self-criticizm is very rare. Self-criticism conveyed ta’ziyat and salaams to Syedna Fakhruddin on behalf is a great principle of our faith, and if only people were of Alavi Dai al-Sayyed al-Anbal Hatim Zakiyuddin Saheb as well more self-critical than that of the other, then many as members of the Alavi community. problems would be solved, a thought which Dr. Singh bridges University of Calcutta Seminar greatly appreciated. Syedna Taher Saifuddin RA wrote in praise “ The Qutbi Jubilee Scholarship Program supported a seminar Dr. Singh said, “the community is greatly blessed to of Rasulullah SA that, “he called people on “Nehru Azaad and Perso-Arab World” organized by the have Your Holiness as a leader.” And that the country to harmonious co-existence, and forbade University of Calcutta. This is the second time that QJSP would be a better place if people followed Syedna’s discord and hostility.” has taken part in such efforts to fulfill its aim of “promoting guidance in the values and ethics of life. At the academic scholarship that strengthens communal and societal conclusion of the meeting Dr. Singh asked Syedna to “pray for the country,” and then accompanied him all In this spirit, Syedna Qutbuddin RA and harmony”. Shehzada Dr Abdeali Bhaisaheb Saifuddin was the the way to the car. his successor Syedna Fakhruddin TUS Guest of Honor at the conference and was due to deliver a talk. Sadly on that day Syedna Qutbuddin RA passed away and have directed that Dawat and Mumineen www.FatemiDawat.com build ties of friendship and cooperation Shehzada Abdeali Bhaisaheb returned to Mumbai. Meeting with Archbishop of Mumbai with people of all religions and ethnicities, Fellowship of the Shi’ah Institute “ In September 2015, Shehzada Dr Abdeali Bhaisaheb people of different including particularly our fellow Muslim Saifuddin, Shehzada Dr Aziz Bhaisaheb Qutbuddin faiths are absolutely “ Shehzadi Dr Bazat Tahera Baisaheba was appointed Honorary communities, and participate actively in and Shehzadi Fatema Baisaheba and Shehzadi Arwa necessary to further Fellow of The Shi’ah Institute in London “in recognition of the progress of the nation Baisaheba called upon the Archbishop of Mumbai, mutual understanding. academic excellence in the study of Shi’ah Islam.” The and of humanity at large. His Eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias. Cardinal These dialogues are a organization is a scholarly association that aspires to bring Oswald very warmly received Syedna’s family. They foundation for lasting together scholars from across the world, working within conveyed to the Cardinal Syedna’s message that friendships and cooperation.” Following Syedna a wide variety of disciplines, under the umbrella of Shi’ah Qutbuddin’s RA wafaat Cardinal Oswald sent a studies. The list of current Fellows includes renowned “Our faiths share many universal humanist values heartfelt letter of condolence to Syedna Taher 21 scholars from eastern and western academic institutions. and we believe that intellectual dialogues between 22 Fakhruddin TUS. Syedna tus tasneefat Online Syedna Fakhruddin Eid books Salaam in Remembrance Syedna Qutbuddin Qasida 1437H— in eBook RA— Maulana Fakhruddin composed this qasida and print with Dawat Website & Sijill – for the last two years FatemiDawat.com mubaraka in the tradition of his predecessors. ni Zaban and English has developed into a vast resource and library for Mumineen It is published in eBook and print with Dawat translation, and audio worldwide - the website has grown to over 1300 pages. Our ni Zaban and English translation, and audio reports recitation. website team has continuously worked to reorganize the recitation website to enable Mumineen to find and locate relevant Syedna Fakhruddin Risalat information. We created a robust Google powered search Syedna Fakhruddin Munajaat 1437H— Syedna Sharifa 1437H articles Taher Fakhruddin composed this munajaat, tool (at the top right hand corner of the homepage) so Syedna began the that Mumineen can search across FatemiDawat.com, “Unajeeka Rabbi Mujeeb-ad-doa’i”, It is published composition of Risalat FatemiDawatLegal.com, FatemiMadrasa.com, QJSP.org, and in eBook and print with Dawat ni Zaban and Ramadaniyya as per Sijill Volume Two - the second 50 English translation, and audio recitation ZahraHasanaat.org websites. We also published a new design issues of Sijill, recording the last year the tradition of Du’aat of the 53rd Dai-l-Mutlaq’s time as Dai. Mutlaqeen. for Sijill which reflects the growth and ever-increasing breadth Covering from 4 Rabiul Aakhir 1436H - of this newsletter, and we hope it will improve Mumineen’s 4 Rabiul Aakhir 1437H, the second Sijill ability to engage and understand the published material. Volume chronicles the major events, directives and teachings of Syedna Qutbuddin’s Fatemi Dawat during his Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS brief biography and photo second year as Dai-z-zaman. gallery - brief biography was published when Al-Dai al-Ajall al- A Simple Introduction to Islamic Fatemi Syedna Taher Fakhruddin succeeded our most beloved Finance book - presented a Publications and forever remembered Muqaddas Maulana Syedna Khuzaima selection of concepts from the Ph.D Qutbuddin RA, as 54th Dai of the Dawoodi Bohra community. thesis submitted to the University of Syedna Qutbuddin RA and Syedna Fakhruddin TUS directed that 164 Manchester by Shehzada Dr Abdeali select Dawat related materials be published in print and online Total Publications Sijill Weekly Newsletter - a weekly publication of Bhaisaheb Saifuddin. His Ph.D was so that Mumineen may benefit from ilm of Aal-e Mohammad. FatemiDawat.com that includes the latest news and instructions completed in 2003 with the raza and Throughout the year, Fatemi Dawat’s Team publishes material so Including Sijill Articles, from Syedna Fakhruddin’s TUS office, as well as several article doa mubarak of Syedna Mohammed that Mumineen can learn about Dawat history and philosophy. translations, eBooks, series (listed in this section). This report is being published in Burhanuddin RA. This introductory Fatemi Dawat has also published numerous translations and piece is a precursor to the Islamic commentaries on prayers and qasidas by our Mawali Tahereen for academic articles, the 135th Sijill. Finance Series. prayer. Also, Fatemi Dawat publishes summaries and photos of Ikhwanus Safa Series, Syedna TUS bayaan and wasila highlights - written Jame’ Anwar - an Annotated Photo Syedna’s waaz, wasila mubaraka and other activities in Dawat so highlights and video excerpts of waaz, bayaan, wasila mubaraka Gallery published on the second Urus that all Mumineen may engage and participate. Nazaraat etc. of Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin’s by Syedna Qutbuddin and Syedna Fakhruddin, some with RA. Dawat ni Zaban transcription, English, and Arabic translation. We have broadcast over 35 bayaans and wasilas, that have been Ten Virtues of a Mumin - based viewed by hundreds of thousands Mumineen around the world. on Rasullulah’s hadith and Syedna After Syedna Qutbuddin’s wafaat we also presented Sadaqallah Qutbuddin’s waaz this book explains Series the ten virtues of a Mumin in this with English translation so that Mumineen may listen daily world, and the ten virtues of the Ikhwanus Safa series - Sijill articles - the editorial articles and listen with understanding. We also presented Syedna Hereafter. this past year we published 5 published in Sijill every week that provide Fakhruddin’s Arabic address to Mumineen (especially in ). articles in a 10-part-sequence a contemporary context to our religious Zahra Hasanaat – Hizbe Khalilullah of articles on ‘ilm: 1) Takmeel philosophies as well as various historical Nazaraat – narrates some anecdotes of countless and unique Report 1436H - for the first time, with and Reunification with the anecdotes, traditions, and religious nazaraat and barakaat bestowed upon Syedna Qutbuddin RA the raza of Syedna Qutbuddin RA, this Divine Origin; 2) The Pursuit miqaats. Since the past year 50 articles detailed report of key facts, volunteer by Syedna Taher Saifuddin RA and Syedna Burhanuddin RA. of Knowledge: The Ikhwan’s have been published; a total of 128 so far. In this last year we published six nazaraat articles: 1) Syedna hours and financial figures of its Eid-ul- Vibrant Approach; 3) The Adha activities was published. Burhanuddin RA and Syedna Qutbuddin - Video Lailatul Qadr Classification of Knowledge: - translations of fables Hikaayat series 1431; 2) Darus Sakina; 3) “Abu Mohammed, Your Father - Taher Primary and Religious presented in Da’wat books, many from “Ali’s Contemplations on this World Saifuddin”; 4) 100th Milad Ziafat; 5) Syedna Burhanuddin’s Last Sciences; 4) The Classification the Ikhwanus Safa. The morals presented www.FatemiDawat.com and the Hereafter in the Context of Ashara; 6) Syedna Taher Saifuddin’s RA Janaza Mubaraka. His Life and Times” - academic article of Knowledge: Philosophical in these stories highlight the transience by Shzd Dr Tahera Baisaheba published Sciences; 5) The Value of of this world and the importance of in Essays in Islamic Philology, History, Knowledge - Religious and character and the Hereafter. Since last Qasida and Doa & Amal Details - this past year we have continued and Philosophy, in the series Secular. year we presented an illustrated ebook of to publish Dawat ni zabaan, English translations and audio Studies in the History and “The Marvelous City” and “Foxes and the recordings so that Mumineen in all corners of the world may 23 Culture of the Middle East. Wolf.” engage further in prayer. 24 volunteer teams Website unique Visitors total youtube views Listed below are some of the volunteer teams who take out time on a regular basis for the service and khidmat of Dawat 528,000 Tadbir On FatemiDawat.com from 298,858 This statistic is of new videos Shehrullah 1436H (July 2015) Online Communications published on YouTube from till Shehrullah 1437H (July FatemiDawat.com Shehrullah 1436H (July 2015) till 2016) Sijill Shehrullah 1437H (July 2016) Fatemi Madrasa Zahra Hasanaat - QJSP Zahra Hasanaat - Health Initiative Zahra Hasanaat - Financial Advisory MCC Outreach Marsiya Hizbe Khalilullah Trusts and Finances Maulaya Raj A/V and Broadcast Miqaat Management Niyaaz Volunteer Ansaar hours +50,000 hrs In his bayaan, Syedna Khuzaima global Qutbuddin RA expressed his wish that all Mumineen should take part in the activities and khidmat of Dawat, not only a select privileged Website hits The map here is from Google reach & few. 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