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What is the meaning of the word 'Bohra'?
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?
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?
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)
Flashcards
Meaning of 'Bohra'
Meaning of 'Bohra'
The word 'Bohra' means to trade.
Main tenets of Dawoodi Bohras
Main tenets of Dawoodi Bohras
Reciting the Quran, five daily prayers, Ramadan fasting, Hajj/Umra pilgrimages, and Zakat.
Cultural heritage of Dawoodi Bohras
Cultural heritage of Dawoodi Bohras
Based on traditions of the Fatimid Imams.
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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