Lailatul Qadr (Laylat al-Qadr) — the Night of Power — is observed by Dawoodi Bohra Muslims with specific spiritual practices rooted in Tayyibi Ismaili tradition. For the Bohras, it’s a night of intensified worship, supplication, Quranic recitation, and invocation of the Ahl al-Bayt and the 21st Dai al-Mutlaq’s guidance. The night emphasizes seeking forgiveness, spiritual renewal, and closeness to Allah through structured prayers (namaz), dua, and ziyarat-style remembrance.
Here is a guide to understanding and performing the special Namaz and Wazeefa for this auspicious night. dawoodi bohra lailatul qadr namaz
: The spiritual head of the community, the Dai-al-Mutlaq , often writes a special Munajaat (paternal prayer of supplication) to commemorate the night, which is recited by the congregation. The Significance of Lailatul Qadr Namaz in Dawoodi
: During these lengthy prayers, it is common to recite specific chapters from the Quran, particularly , which describes the night’s significance. Lailatul Qadr (Laylat al-Qadr) — the Night of
Special Du‘a and Munajaat