Progressive Dawoodi Bohras

Canadian Senate foils Sayedna's plans - Part 2: In 1992 Sayedna's attempt to become the sole owner of Bohra community's property in Canada (Bill S-13) was defeated by the Canadian Senate. Here we re-produce a petition sent by a Canadian progressive Bohra to Senator Corbin urging him to argue against Bill S-13. more
To the Islamic orthodoxy science is still dangerous: I cannot quite decide which is the more dangerous of the two: George Bush and his obsession with ensuring U.S. global military dominance or the exploding power of brutal fundamentalist religious forces in countries such as mine. more

What ails the Islamic world, and what can we do to heal it?

A few days ago I was invited to speak in a Prophet Day's function. There were other speakers as well. As usual the speakers before me indulged in rhetoric 'Islam is the solution' and also said the world economy has failed and slowed down as it is based on gambling and interest. more

What reforms?

Few can deny that the community needs reforms, but there is confusion and misunderstanding about the reform movement. Find out what reformists are fighting for and why.

Who are reformists?

Reformists are common Bohras like you and me who want the Kothar to mend its ways. They have their own groups and jamaats and are spread all over the world. Get to know us and our activities.

Do we know our Islam?

There's more to being a Bohra we are led to believe. Our Bohra beliefs are rooted in Islamic and Fatimid doctrine about which we know little. Time to gain a wider Islamic perspective.