Dawoodi Bohra Lailatul Qadr Namaz
For Dawoodi Bohras, Lailatul Qadr (the 27th night of Ramadan) is the most holiest night of the year, spent entirely in
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Lailatul Qadr, the "Night of Power," holds supreme significance for the Dawoodi Bohra community, who believe it is the night Fatema AS was born and the most auspicious night of the year—better than a thousand months. In the Bohra tradition, this night is spent entirely in (worship), focusing on a structured sequence of prayers, supplications, and rituals from Maghrib until sunrise. The Core Essence of Lailatul Qadr dawoodi bohra lailatul qadr namaz
: A centerpiece of the night where the Dai delivers a sermon and leads a collective supplication, acting as an intermediary to seek Allah's grace. For Dawoodi Bohras, Lailatul Qadr (the 27th night
1. Introduction & Significance
The evening follows a specific structural order of prayers and supplications: Maghrib & Sunnat: Observed during one of the last ten nights
For the Dawoodi Bohra community, Lailatul Qadr (the "Night of Power") is the spiritual pinnacle of Ramadan, observed specifically on the 23rd night
, symbolizing the "Night" mentioned in the Quran as being "greater than a thousand months" Fatemi Dawat Spiritual Significance & Timing
- Observed during one of the last ten nights of Ramadan, most often on an odd night (commonly the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, or 29th); many Bohras emphasize the 27th night though practices vary.
- Considered the best night for du‘a, repentance, recitation of the Quran, and special supplications (munajaat).
- Many Dawoodi Bohra families spend the night in communal or household worship, with gatherings led by elders or community leaders.