, symbolizing a time of immense mercy, forgiveness, and the decree of one’s destiny for the coming year. The Structure of Worship (Ibadat) The night is spent in continuous (worship) from sunset (
The night begins with the mandatory sunset ( Maghrib ) and night ( Isha ) prayers, performed in congregation at the Masjid or community center. 2. Washeq Namaz (20 Rak'ats)
For a non-Bohra, praying 100 Rak’ats sounds mechanical. However, the Dawoodi Bohra spiritual guide ( Rasul al-Haqq ) teaches Tadhakkur (mindfulness). In each set of 10 Rak’ats, the worshipper focuses on a different aspect of the Prophet's (SAW) family: dawoodi bohra lailatul qadr namaz
Dawoodi Bohras often congregate in local masjids for these prayers, though many also perform them at home.
A profound moment of the Dawoodi Bohra Lailatul Qadr is the Qur'an ni Niyaz . This involves placing the Holy Quran on one's head. , symbolizing a time of immense mercy, forgiveness,
The exact date of Lailatul Qadr is not known, but it is widely believed to be on one of the following nights: 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, or 29th of Ramadan. The Dawoodi Bohra community, however, observes Lailatul Qadr on the 27th of Ramadan.
Asking for forgiveness while holding the Quran is seen as a direct way to seek Allah's mercy through the sanctity of His book. Washeq Namaz (20 Rak'ats) For a non-Bohra, praying
It is believed that predestined affairs for the coming year are handed over to angels on this night. Namaz and Prayer Sequence
The core of the night's physical worship rests in the Bihori namaz, which takes place after midnight. This is divided into several sections:
Lailatul Qadr, the "Night of Power," is the most significant night of the year for the Dawoodi Bohra community. It falls on the , commemorating the first revelation of the Holy Quran to Prophet Muhammad.