The current Dā‘ī (e.g., Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin) holds the authority to clarify any ambiguity in prayer practice. Unlike Sunni Islam, where local scholars may differ, the Bohra Dā‘ī ’s rulings ( hudūd ) on Namaz are universally binding across the community.
| Misconception | Fact | | --- | --- | | Bohras pray 3 times a day (like some Ismā‘īlīs) | Bohras pray 5 times daily, not combining except in travel (permitted). | | They use a non-Qur’ānic book in prayer | False. Only Qur’ān and prophetic du‘ā’s are recited. | | Women cannot enter mosque during menstruation | True. Same as orthodox Sunni/Shia. | | Bohras face a different Qibla | False. Qibla is the Ka‘bah in Mecca. | dawoodi bohra namaz
Performed in the last third of the night: 8 rak‘āt (4 × 2) + 3 rak‘āt Witr. Highly recommended during Ramaḍān. The current Dā‘ī (e
For further reference, consult “The Fatimid Book of Prayer” (Kitāb al-Ṣalāt) published by Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah (the community’s Arabic academy). | | They use a non-Qur’ānic book in prayer | False