Ahmedabad Part-04: Historical Lives and Martyrdom of Dawoodi Bohra Scholars
Ahmedabad Part-04: Historical Lives and Martyrdom of Dawoodi Bohra Scholars
Ahmedabad has been a central hub for Dawoodi Bohra scholars and martyrs. The city’s sacred sites, including Qutbi Mazar and surrounding qubbas, preserve the legacy of knowledge, devotion, and sacrifice. This part focuses on prominent figures, their contributions, and qabar mubarak locations in Ahmedabad.
Maula Aalim Miyashah Huji bin Ali QS
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Teacher of: Syedna Dawood bin Qutubshah RA
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Role: Scholar of Duat, expert in Hudud, dedicated to teaching Ilm
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Legacy:
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His qabar mubarak is near Syedna Dawood bin Qutubshah RA’s Sirhana.
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Three qubbas nearby signify the presence of highly learned scholars in one place.
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Maula Miya Ahmed bin Ajab Shah QS
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Birth: 24 Shaban
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Death: 17 Ramzan 980H (1572 AD)
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Relation: Brother of Syedna Dawood bin Ajabshah RA
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Contributions:
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Performed Haj and traveled to Yemen during Syedna Yusuf Najmuddin RA’s era.
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Supported Dawat financially by donating 7,000 Ibrahimi coins collected from Hind.
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Received blessings and du’a from Syedna RA for his contributions.
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Maula Miya Malik bin Firoz QS
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Death: 21 Moharram 995H
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Relation: Kakaji Saheb of Syedna Dawood bin Ajabshah RA
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Service:
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Served during the eras of Syedna Yusuf Najmuddin RA and Syedna Mohammed Ezzuddin RA.
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Traveled to Yemen for Dawat work and studied under Syedi Hasan bin Nooh RA.
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Lived to 100 years, leaving a long-standing legacy of service.
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Ganje Shohada of Ahmedabad
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Located between the qubbas of Syedna Dawood bin Ajabshah RA and Syedna Dawood bin Qutubshah RA.
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Many scholars and martyrs suffered during the reign of Sultan Muzaffar Shah III.
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The Sultanate faced 175 years of governance with 14 rulers, three of whom were named Muzaffar.
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Notable martyrdoms occurred under these rulers, preserving the resilience of Mumineen.
Shaikh Badan bin Suleman
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Death: 12 Rabi’ul Awwal 999H (1591 AD)
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Relation: Brother of Syedna Yusuf Najmuddin RA
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Service: Served Syedna Dawood bin Qutubshah RA faithfully.
Shaikh Rajan bin Malek bin Hasan
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Death: 8 Jamadil Awwal 982H (1574 AD)
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Role: Prominent Hudud scholar
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Contributions:
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Traveled to Yemen during Syedna Yusuf RA’s era for Dawat work.
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Returned to India to serve Syedna Jalal RA and Syedna Dawood RA.
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Eleven qabar mubarak locations mark his influence.
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Maula Miya Malik bin Hasan
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Death: 994H (1586 AD)
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Legacy: Son of Shaikh Rajan, continued Dawat service under Syedna Yusuf RA.
Maula Ahmed bin Malek Shah RA
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Father of Syedna Firkhan
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His qabar mubarak is surrounded by four sacred qubbas.
Maulaya Jafar bin Raj
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Lineage: Descendant of Syedi Hasanphir
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Education: Studied in Yemen under Syedna Yusuf RA
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Service: Returned to India to serve Syedna Jalal RA
Muqasir-e-Dawat Il Haqq, Syedi Ameenji bin Jalal [AQ]
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Death: 13 Shawwal 1013H (1604 AD)
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Era: 27th Dai, Syedna Dawood bin Qutubshah RA
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Contributions:
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Served as Mukasir under Syedna Dawood RA.
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Authored the renowned book Masaail-e-Ameenji, providing guidance on Fiqh and Dawat questions.
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Known for personal sacrifice, supporting Dawat with wealth and time.
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Mazoon-e-Dawat, Al-Moula Miyan Ali Mohammed bin Firoz Husamuddin bin Ajabshah AQ
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Death: 17 Rajab-ul-Asab 1023H (1614 AD)
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Era: 28th Dai, Syedna Shekhadam Safiuddin RA
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Legacy:
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Nephew of Syedna Dawood bin Ajabshah RA and Mukasir-e-Dawat under Syedna Dawood RA.
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Faced persecution during travels, demonstrating extraordinary patience and faith.
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Experienced personal loss: son Hasanji martyred en route to Dholka.
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Qabar mubarak is near Maulaya Raj bin Hasan AQ’s qubba.
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Mazar-e-Qutbi and Surrounding Qubbas
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North of Maulaya Hasan Qubba:
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Qabar mubarak of three martyrs including Mulla Raj Shahid.
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Chabutars mark graves of 40 martyrs.
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West and east:
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Graves of Syedi Aminji Jalal, Syedna Jalal’s descendants, and other prominent Duat.
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Nearby notable figures:
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Shaikh Ahmad bin Shahuji
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Maula Qazi bin Miya Shamoon
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Maula Harun bin Saeed
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Miya Maji bin Shaikh Esa
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Preserved for centuries as a testimony to sacrifice, knowledge, and devotion.
Key Takeaways for Readers
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Ahmedabad preserves centuries of Dawoodi Bohra history through qubbas, mausoleums, and sacred graves.
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The lives of these scholars and martyrs demonstrate devotion, scholarship, and resilience.
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Qutbi Mazar and surrounding qubbas remain a pilgrimage site and source of inspiration for Mumineen.

