How Well Do You Know the Dawoodi Bohra Community?
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What is the meaning of the word 'Bohra'?

  • To fast
  • To read
  • To trade (correct)
  • To pray
  • What are the main tenets of Islam followed by the Dawoodi Bohras?

  • Reciting the Quran, observing the four daily prayers, fasting during the month of Ramadan, performing the pilgrimages of Hajj and Umra and offering Zakat
  • Reciting the Quran, observing the five daily prayers, fasting during the month of Ramadan, performing the pilgrimages of Hajj and Umra and offering Zakat (correct)
  • Reciting the Quran, observing the five daily prayers, eating during the month of Ramadan, performing the pilgrimages of Hajj and Umra and offering Zakat
  • Reciting the Bible, observing the five daily prayers, fasting during the month of Ramadan, performing the pilgrimages of Hajj and Umra and offering Zakat
  • What is the cultural heritage of the Dawoodi Bohras based on?

  • Traditions of the Mughal Empire
  • Traditions of the Ottoman Empire
  • Traditions of the Safavid Dynasty
  • Traditions of the Fatimid Imams (correct)
  • Study Notes

    Meaning of Bohra

    • The term "Bohra" is derived from the Gujarati word "vahor", meaning "to trade" or "business"

    Dawoodi Bohras and Islam

    • Dawoodi Bohras are a sect of Shia Muslims, specifically Ismaili Shia Muslims
    • They follow the main tenets of Islam, which include:
      • Tawhid (oneness of God)
      • Nubuwwah (prophethood)
      • Imamah (leadership of the Imam)
      • Qiyamah (judgment day)
      • Adalah (justice of God)
      • Risalah (messengership of prophets)

    Cultural Heritage of Dawoodi Bohras

    • The cultural heritage of the Dawoodi Bohras is based on a unique blend of Gujarati, Arab, and Persian influences
    • Their cultural identity is shaped by their history, traditions, and customs, which are deeply rooted in their Islamic faith and Fatimid heritage

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    Test your knowledge of the Dawoodi Bohra community and their unique blend of traditional values and mercantilism with this quiz. From their adherence to the tenets of Islam to their business acumen, this quiz will challenge your understanding of this close-knit community. Explore the history, culture, and practices of the Dawoodi Bohras while learning interesting facts and trivia. Take the quiz now and see how much you know!

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