Khuzaima Qutbuddin

Khuzaima Qutbuddin is the claimant of the title of the 53rd Dā‘ī l-Muṭlaq (Dai, or unrestricted missionary) of the Dawoodi Bohras and Progressive Dawoodi Bohra. The Dawoodi Bohras are a subgroup within the Mustaali, Ismaili Shia branch of Islam. Qutbuddin is the claimant of succession of Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin. Dawoodi Bohra mass have not accepted his claim.^{[1][2] [3]} Only Progressive Dawoodi Bohra have accepted him as their spiritual leader ,Progressive Dawoodi Bohra are rebel sect of Dawoodi Bohra since long time under late Ali Asger Engineer and now have joined hands with Syadi Khuzaima Qutbuddin after the conspiracy theory occurred in Dawoodi Bohra regarding succession of Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin.

Biography

Khuzaima Qutbuddin claims the Dā‘ī l-Muṭlaq of fringe group of Dawoodi Bohras, the number of which is unknown. He has held the position of Mazoon-e-Dawat, the second highest rank in the spiritual hierarchy, during his era. Alongside the Dai, followers of the Dawoodi Bohra community acknowledged their allegiance to the Mazoon and recognized him as one of the three rutbas (distinct spiritual ranks) that Syedna Mohammad Burhanuddin appointed when he was alive. Appointed by the Dai on the behest of the imam, the Mazoon’s role is to support the Dai in the promulgation and administration of the Dawat.

Khuzaima Qutbuddin is the eleventh son of 51st Dā‘ī l-Muṭlaq Syedna Taher Saifuddin and brother of the previous Dai Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin. Born on the 29th of Rabi ul Akhar 1359H (5 June 1940) in Mumbai, India, he was educated and trained by his father in the traditions and philosophy of Fatemi Dawat.

He was known to be exceptionally close to his father Syedna Taher Saifuddin. The latter entrusted him with many vital and sensitive responsibilities. During Ashara in Colombo 1390 (1970), Syedna Burhanuddin stated that "Syedna Tahera Saifuddin educated and prepared many souls" (ghana jaano tayyar kida che). Then, Syedna Burhanuddin said that "my soul has also been prepared by Syedna Taher Saifuddin" (maro nafs bawajisahib ye tayyar kido che). Syedna Burhanuddin then added that similarly, "Mazoon-e-Dawat bhai Khuzaima Qutbuddin's soul has also been prepared by Syedna Taher Saifuddin" (Mazoon-e-Dawat bhai Khuzaima bhai Qutbuddin na nafs ne bhi Bawajisahib ye tayyar kido che).

Syedna Burhanuddin appointed then Syedi Khuzaima BS as Mazoon-e-Dawat publicly on the 17th of Shaban 1385H (10 Dec 1965) at Saify Masjid in Mumbai. As self claimed by Khuzaima Qutbuddin, Syedna Burhanuddin appointed him privately as his successor earlier^{[citation needed]} that day and alluded to that in his public sermon by referring to Khuzaima Qutbuddin as "al-walad ul ahabb" (my beloved son) three times.

In Syedna Taher Saifuddin’s lifetime, he was responsible for overseeing the installation of the zarih of Rasul Husain SA in Cairo, a major task that had faced many hurdles. He was also responsible for the founding of Shababul Eidiz Zahabi, an organization of community youth for the service of Dawat and welfare of followers, which has since grown and has local entities in nearly all major Dawoodi Bohra centers.

In Syedna Burhanuddin’s era, Khuzaima Qutbuddin had served Syedna for 50 years. He has the distinction of being the only Mazoon to simultaneously complete 50 years with the Dai who appointed him. Among his major contributions are the Syedna Taher Saifuddin Memorial Foundation and the Zahara Hasanaat Charitable Organisation. He has also managed the funding for some of the major construction projects, including Rozat Tahera. Conspiracy theory has occurred in Dawoodi Bohra regarding succession of Late Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin. Widely accepted by Progressive Dawoodi Bohra and its sub-sect Qutbi Bohra.

References

External links

• Fatemi Dawat – Dawat-e-Hadiyah Website
• believesyednaqutbuddin