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Aim of Waqf Act to empower poor, protect women: PM Modi
PM Modi said Dawoodi Bohra leader Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin was the first person whom he consulted over the Waqf bill.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 06:23 AM IST
Syedna Saifuddin’s followers overjoyed at HC judgment
Syedna Saifuddin’s followers stated that they maintained unwavering trust in the Indian judiciary, which had consistently upheld the Syedna’s position
Updated on Apr 24, 2024 09:06 AM IST
HC dismisses Dawoodi Bohra succession suit, upholds Syedna Saifuddin’s claim
A single judge bench of justice Gautam Patel declared that the suit filed by the plaintiff, Syedna Taher Fakhruddin was dismissed
Updated on Apr 24, 2024 09:26 AM IST
Bombay high court rejects Dawoodi Bohra succession suit
The Bombay high court dismissed a suit challenging Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin's position as the 53rd religious leader of Dawoodi Bohra Community.
Updated on Apr 23, 2024 12:32 PM IST
Bohra community divide over successor simmers
Bombay HC is expected to deliver its judgement on the rightful successor to lead the Bohras, but the nearly decade-long rift keeps community members apart
Published on Jun 26, 2023 08:44 PM IST
Modi hails Dawoodi Bohra Muslims: Why PM's outreach to community significant
Last month, PM Modi had called upon Bharatiya Janata Party workers to reach out to marginalised communities, regardless of whether they vote for the party or not.
Updated on Feb 10, 2023 07:23 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Sabarimala case: SC to frame issues on gender discrimination
A nine-judge Constitution bench will consider the issues related to the entry of Muslim women into mosques, female genital mutilation in the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community and barring of Parsi women, married to non-Parsi men, in the holy fire place at an agiary.
Updated on Feb 03, 2020 12:52 AM IST
Press Trust of India | Press Trust of India
Only 2 judges back Sabarimala verdict, other 3 ask larger bench to review
The seven-judge bench will re-examine the Sabarimala issue as well as that related to the entry of women in mosques, the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) among Dawoodi Bohras and the denial of access to fire temples for Parsi women, who marry outside the community.
Updated on Jul 23, 2020 10:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram | HT Correspondent
Mumbaiwale: Mohalla shopping on a whole new level
If you’re headed for iftaar to Bhendi Bazaar, stop by a new shopping centre that has the area’s oldest businesses
Updated on May 27, 2019 08:50 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Rachel Lopez
Supreme Court constitution bench to hear plea on female genital mutilation
Female genital mutilation is practised by Dawoodi Bohra Muslims.
Updated on Sep 25, 2018 12:50 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Concept of ‘world is one family’ gives India distinct identity, says PM Modi at Dawoodi Bohra community event
The prime minister was speaking at a function organised by the community at the Saifee Mosque where its religious head, Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, was present.
Updated on Sep 14, 2018 02:58 PM IST
Indore | Agencies
Mumbai’s Dawoodi Bohra women to SC: Khatna is essential to our faith
On the one hand are those who claim it’s an integral part of their faith; on the other are survivors who argue that the practice is damaging, violates the rights of the girl child.
Updated on Jul 10, 2018 03:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Yesha Kotak, Mumbai
Female genital mutilation violates privacy, a crime under POCSO: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court was hearing PILs filed by an advocate and two by Bohra women, demanding a law against female circumcision on the ground that it violated child rights of Bohra Muslim girls.
Updated on Jul 10, 2018 03:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Bhadra Sinha
Bohras rise against child malnutrition
“The community believes that by helping the less fortunate and disenfranchised of our societies, one is helping oneself to rise, which is why the project has been termed as Project Rise,” said Sadiq Jamaludin, member of Project Rise
Updated on Jun 21, 2018 12:42 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Yesha Kotak, Mumbai: