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Report: The Recitation and Significance of Surat Yaseen in the Dawoodi Bohra Community

1. Executive Summary

In the Dawoodi Bohra community—a subset of the Musta‘lī branch of Ismaili Shīʿa Islam—the recitation of the Qur'an holds a central place in daily life. Among the chapters (Surahs) of the Qur'an, Surat Yaseen (Chapter 36) is regarded with exceptional reverence. Often referred to as the "heart of the Qur'an," its recitation is a fundamental component of the community's liturgy, funeral rites, and communal gatherings. This report details the theological context, recitation practices, and unique manuscript traditions associated with Surat Yaseen among Dawoodi Bohras.

A. Funerary Rites (Taqdees)

The most critical association of Surat Yaseen is with death and dying. dawoodi bohra yaseen

For many Dawoodi Bohras, the recitation of Surah Yaseen is integrated into specific times of the day to maximize its spiritual efficacy: Report: The Recitation and Significance of Surat Yaseen

“O Allah, by the truth of Ya-Sin and the Wise Qur’an… bless our Lord, the Imam of the Age, and his vicegerent, the Dai al-Mutlaq, Syedna [current name], and grant him long life, health, and victory…” Often referred to as the "heart of the