Expressing gratitude, offering Khidmat (service), or seeking forgiveness. Core Components of a Dawoodi Bohra Arzi Format
Dive deep into Quranic philosophy and Fatimi traditions. A milestone in memorisation. The Dawoodi Bohras
[Bismillahi al-Rahman al-Rahim] Aqa Maula Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin (TUS) ni Hazrat Maali ma, Al-Ariz: [Your Name] ITS Number: [Your 8-Digit ITS ID] Mukaam: [Your City/Jamaat] Tasleemat wa Sajjadaat, Aqa Maula, with your Dua Mubarak and Raza, I am writing to inform Maula that [State your reason clearly, e.g., my son's wedding is scheduled for Date / I am starting a new business venture]. We humbly pray for Maula's Mubarak Raza, Khushi, and Dua for success, barakat, and happiness in this endeavor. May Allah Ta'ala grant our beloved Aqa Maula a long, healthy, and prosperous life until the Day of Qayamat. Ameen. Abid / Amat, [Your Signature] [Date] Use code with caution. Formatting and Submission Etiquette
for a specific type of request, such as for a new business or travel Official Website of the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim Community dawoodi bohra arzi format
Writing an (a formal petition or letter of request) is a deeply respected tradition within the Dawoodi Bohra community, serving as a primary way for to communicate with their spiritual leader, His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin Whether you are seeking
[Brief reason, e.g., Request for permission for Nikah / Seeking Kaffara guidance / Request for transfer of address]
The arzi is used for virtually every major life event: The Dawoodi Bohras [Bismillahi al-Rahman al-Rahim] Aqa Maula
Every Arzi begins at the top center of the page with the holy invocation:
Before stating the purpose of the letter, the writer must introduce themselves with absolute humility. In Lisan al-Dawat (the language of the community), the writer refers to themselves not as "I," but as:
The modern Dawoodi Bohra Arzi format, however, is attributed to the 19th-century Dai (spiritual leader) of the community, Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin (1844-1906). He standardized the Arzi format and introduced new features, such as the use of Arabic and Urdu phrases, which have since become integral to the Dawoodi Bohra liturgy. it is the community’s heartbeat
: Most modern Arzis are submitted through official community platforms like the Hawaij Portal Mobile Apps Dawoodi Bohra App
The act of submitting an arzi is a profound expression of faith, reinforcing the community's centralised structure and the believer's personal bond with their spiritual guide.
It is a testament to the community's ability to modernize without secularizing—to adopt the fastest technologies of the modern world to transmit the slow, steady values of tradition. The Arzi is not just a format; it is the community’s heartbeat, captured in text.
