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Mufaddal Saifuddin
Saifuddin during a visit to Udaipur as state guest
Born	23 Ramadan 1365 AH (1946-08-20) 20 August 1946 (age 78) Surat, India
Occupation	Claimant of 53rd Da'i al-Mutlaq of the Dawoodi Bohras
Spouse	Jawharat-u-Sharaf Bai Saheba daughter of Late Syedi Yusuf Najmuddin
Children	Three sons: Jafar us Sadiq Bhai Saheb, Taha Bhai Saheb, Husain Bhai Saheb and two daughters
Parent(s)	Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin(52nd Da'i al-Mutlaq of the Dawoodi Bohras) and Amatullah Aaisaheba

Mufaddal Saifuddin (Template:Lang-ar; Abu Jafar-us-Sadiq Mufaddal Saifuddin) is the claimant of 53rd Da'i al-Mutlaq of the Dawoodi Bohras. There are various reports that Mufaddal has taken over the administration as 53rd Dai and most media refers to him as the 53rd Da'i. Most Dawoodi Bohra sweared allegance to Mufaddal Saifuddin. The Dawoodi Bohras are a sub group within the Mustaali, Ismaili Shia branch of Islam. Mufaddal Saifuddin is also one of the four Omara (Rectors) of Al Jamea tus Saifiyah.

Biography

Early life

Mufaddal Saifuddin was born on 23 Ramadan 1365 AH (20 August 1946 CE), on the night of Laylat al-Qadr in Surat, Gujarat, and was given the name Aaliqadr Mufaddal (Arabic:عالي قدر مفضل) by his grandfather Syedna Taher Saifuddin. As a child he began the recitation of the Quran in Saifee Villa, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

On the milaad (birthday anniversary) of Taher Saifuddin on 27 Zilqad al-Haraam 1385 AH (18 March 1966 CE), Mufaddal received the laqab of Saifuddin, and the religious honorific title of Seqato Daawate Taiyebiyah.

Marriage

Mufaddal Saifuddin married Jawharat-u-Sharaf Bai Saheba on 22 Shawwal 1389 AH (1 January 1970 CE). They have five children: Jafar us Sadiq Bhai Saheb, Taha Bhai Saheb, Husain Bhai Saheb and two daughters.

Historic travel

Mufaddal Saifuddin was made Amirul Hajj in 1390 AH (1970 CE). After hajj, he travelled to Karbala, Shaam, Misr and Yemen. During his trip to Yemen, he laid the foundations for the construction of Syedna Hatim's rauza. After that journey Syedna Mohammad Burhanuddin bestoved upon him the religious honorific title Aqeeq-ul-Yemen in 1391 AH/1971 AD.

Succession

Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin conferred Nass on Aaliqadr Mufaddal Saifuddin on 3 Rajab 1432 AH (4 June 2011 CE) in London in front of six witness. Then on 19 Rajab 1432 AH (20 June 2011 CE) nass was again made public witnessed by thousands of people in Raudat Tahera.

It was also told by Shezada Qaid Johar bhaisaheb and Shezada Malek-ul-Ashtar (after 3 Rajab 1432 AH/4 June 2011 CE) that Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin (in 1426 AH/ 2005 CE) had already revealed them that Mufaddal Saifuddin were his successor and also told them that not to disclose that unless the right time comes or after his death. There is written proof of Nass in diary of year 1388 AH detailed below make the succession explicit ally clear.

Indian Union Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid on 28 Rabi' al-thani 1435 AH (28 February 2014 CE) arrived to offer condolences to Mufaddal Saifuddin at his residence Saifee Mahal, Mumbai. It is reported that he presented a letter of good wishes from Indian Congress President Sonia Gandhi as Syedna left for his first trip abroad, to Iraq, after accession to the office of Da'i al-Mutlaq. The Minister then accompanied Syedna to the airport.

Succession controversy

Sequence of nass on Mufaddal as per reports are as follows:

1---Nass of 1388AH/1969AD (made public in 1432AH):

There are photocopies of the diary(kept safe by late Syedna in his personal cupboard) written by Ibrahim Al-Yamani attributing certain passages to Syedna Mohammad Burhanuddin, reviewed(added Abdul Qadir) and concluded by Muhammad Burhanuddin himself in his writing regarding nass:

"Date 11th, a Tuesday eve in the month of Zilqad al-Haraam 1388AH (28th Jan, 1969)...

"I am giving consideration to the investiture of the mansoos after me – thereby freeing my heart (of this). This night I am conferring nass upon the apple of my eye, my radiant, beloved son, Mufaddal Bhai Saifuddin...

I keep you as witnesses: Al-Shaikh Ibrahim, Al-Shaikh Abdulhusain Tambawala, Abdulhusain al-Shaikh Ibrahim Abdulqadir. This matter shall remain secret until it is revealed at its time...

And I am Mamluk-e-Aale Mohammed al-Tahereen alayhim ul-salaam Mohammed Burhanuddin”.

2---Information of nass given in London, 1426AH,

Burhanuddin Moula informed both Shehzada Qaid Johar BS & Shehzada Malikul Ashtar BS of his nass upon Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin in London in 1426H. During the last decade, this was Moula’s first severe illness and he immediately revealed his nass to his closest confidants, his own two children.

This incident is also documented in detail in Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin’s TUS Risalah Shareefah Zaat al Noor (1388H), that was published in 1432H (after the Nass was made public).

3---Late Syedna told Mufaddal about Nass in 1430AH,

Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin TUS had been informed that he was Syedna Burhanuddin’s mansoos, by Burhanuddin Moula himself. During the waaz (Sermon) on 4th Rabi al Akhar 1435, Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin TUS stated that Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin had in fact told him about the Nass in 1430H, Mufaddal Saifuddin was not able to remember the exact date but he showed the dairy attested by Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin amidst thousands of people and was verified by senior members of the community.

4---Nass conferred and made public, London, 2011AD/1432AH and Nass ceremony at Raudat Tahera, Mumbai

Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin suffered a stroke during a visit to London in 2011, after which Mufaddal Saifuddin was proclaimed his successor in a London Hospital followed by a ceremony in Mumbai, while the Syedna was still recovering. It was reported that at home the Dawoodi Bohra community welcomed the name of Mufaddal as a successor.Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin arived at Raudat Tahera on 19th Rajab 1432 H.Renewing the nass,He declared (as elucidated Dr. Moiz bhaisaheb) “My name is Mohammed, Mohammed Burhanuddin, I have placed the crown of nass upon Mufaddal bhai.” The video of the succession (nuss) ceremony is now publicly available. In the same video uploaded, at exactly (26:53 to 26:57), followers of Mufaddal Saifuddin claim that Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin says "Mufaddal Bhai ne Nass nu Taaj". Khuzaima Qubuddin refutes that statement.

In January 2014 late Syedna passed away, Mufaddal Saifuddin led the last rituals in which hundreds of thousands Bohras joined.

However, Muffadal Saifuddin's succession has not been accepted by Khuzaima Qutbuddin, who claimed the title of the 53rd Dā'ī l-Muṭlaq of the Dawoodi Bohras. Khuzaima Qutbuddin claims that Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin performed nass on him 49 years ago, a ritual during which he appointed him as his successor in private, just before he was publically appointed as Mazoon, second-in-command in Bohras hierarchy. He never claimed to be the successor of Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin during last three years (after/when Mufaddal Saifuddin was declared as successor). After the death of Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin he claims that the succession was not done in London as Mohammad Burhanuddin suffered from a full stroke at the age of 100 that made it difficult for him to write, speak, or move. Khuzaima Qutbuddin explains that he never claimed to be the rightfull successor as per Mohammed Burhanuddin's instruction to keep it secret. HT reports that "..Ahmadi,..chief justice...wrote to Qutbuddin’s family, even before the late Syedna’s demise this month, expressing his opinion and support...", indicate that secret was made open to former CJI and contradict Khuzaima's claim above. It is further claimed that former CJI upheld the validity of Khuzaima Qutbuddin as the rightful successor.

According to Mass Dawoodi Bohra the followers of Mufaddal Saifuddin, the above sequence of incidences are strong evidences for the claim that nass on Mufaddal was genuine and performed without coercion.

Other reports

Tens of thousands followers of Mufaddal Saifuddin, gathered at a public ground in Mumbai to endorse their solidarity and offer their condolences to their new spiritual leader Mufaddal Saifuddin. Their official representative alleges that wrongful claim by Khuzaima has aggrieved and has caused pain to Dawoodi Bohra around the world, as they have witnessed the 52nd Da'i al-Mutlaq publicly conferring – Nass (investiture) in 2011 in Mumbai, and had also explicitly reaffirmed it on many occasions since several years.

Followers of Mufaddal Saifuddin stage a peace march and protest half brother's claim. in many cities. Many Dignitaries met with Mufaddal Saifuddin and offered condolence. The World Muslim Congress also offers condolence in Press release.

Bohras who refuse to accept Mufaddal allege harassment, social boycott and threat of divorce. Pritish Nandy in Bangalore Mirror reported that "Meanwhile, the self declared new leader of the Dawoodi Bohras, the late Syedna's son, has asked all followers of the Islamic sect to not only declare their allegiance to him but abuse his uncle who the Syedna had anointed as his spiritual heir 50 years back." The 'Central Board of Dawoodi Bohra Community' which represent Progressive Dawoodi Bohra, a minority Bohra group alleges that both claims are not reliable and involves dispute over control of wealth.

See also

• Fatimid
• List of Dai of Dawoodi Bohra

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External links

• Shehzada Mufaddal Bhaisaheb during Ziyaarat of Syedi Hasanpeer Saheb
• Gulf News

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