The night is divided into distinct phases, stretching from dusk until the dawn of the next day. The prayers are performed either in congregation at the local Masjid or individually at home. 1. Maghrib and Isha Namaz The night officially begins with the sunset prayers.
The prayers are highly structured and performed throughout the night: Lailatul Qadr Munajaat 1445H Fehwa Bayaan - Live Broadcast
Lailatul Qadr (the Night of Power) is the most sacred night of the Islamic calendar for the Dawoodi Bohra community. Falling within the last ten days of Ramadan, this night is revered as a time of immense blessings, spiritual reflection, and intensive prayer. For Dawoodi Bohras, the observation of this night involves a highly structured sequence of prayers (Namaz), supplications (Doas), and community gatherings, guided by the teachings of the Fatimid Imams and the Syedna (the spiritual leader). dawoodi bohra lailatul qadr namaz
Before the break of dawn (Fajr), many Bohras perform two rak'ats of (Prayer of Gratitude), thanking Allah for the opportunity to witness Lailatul Qadr and asking for the strength to act upon the spiritual gains of the night.
: During these lengthy prayers, it is common to recite specific chapters from the Quran, particularly , which describes the night’s significance. The night is divided into distinct phases, stretching
For the Dawoodi Bohra, is not a ritual; it is a technology—a precise, inherited blueprint for spiritual ascension. Standing for 100 Rak’ats against the weight of sleep and fatigue, smelling the incense, listening to the synchronized voice of the congregation reciting "Qul Huwallah..." —it is an audio-visual representation of the verse: "Peace it is until the break of dawn." (Quran 97:5)
If you would like to prepare further for the upcoming holy nights, please let me know: Maghrib and Isha Namaz The night officially begins
Following the completion of the 20 rak’ats and the tasbeeh, specific supplications penned by the Fatemi Imams and Duat Mutlaqeen are recited. Worshippers typically follow the recitation via the Fatemi Dawat Namaaz & Doa App or print haftis (prayer books). These include soulful Munajaat (whispered prayers) filled with themes of repentance and spiritual yearning. 4. Nisf-ul-Layl (Midnight) and Bihori Namaz