Bohra's spiritual leader Burhanuddin passes away in Mumbai

E-Paper | May 03, 2026

KARACHI: Spiritual leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community, Dr Syedna Mohammad Burhanuddin, passed away on Friday morning at the age of 102 at his residence in South Mumbai.

"Syedna Mohammad Burhanuddin, the leader of Dawoodi Bohra community, passed away on Friday at a hospital in Mumbai," said his spokesperson.

He was admitted there after he had suffered a heart attack, he said.

Dawoodi Bohra community members started gathering in different jamaat khanas in Karachi and others parts of the country as the news about his death spread.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Patron in Chief Pakistan People's Party (PPP), has condoled the death of Dr Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin.

In a condolence message to the bereaved family, Bilawal eulogised the long-time services of Dr Burhanuddin for welfare and spiritual guidance to the Dawoodi Bohra community in the sub-continent and beyond.

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Jan 17, 2014 03:15pm

Inna Lillahe wa Inna Ilaihay Rajeoon Molaka Mada wa Molaka Baqi

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Jeeves

Jan 17, 2014 03:44pm

Surprising ! I thought he was only the spiritual leader of Indian Bohras.

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Murtaza

Jan 17, 2014 03:48pm

Thank you Syedna for your guidance, love and unparalleled efforts for social, cultural & economic uplift of the community.

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AHA

Jan 17, 2014 04:48pm

I have many Bohra friends and colleagues. My condolence to them and the entire Bohra community.

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Zia

Jan 17, 2014 05:09pm

He was a kind and loving person. I had the opportunity to take him on tour through Khyber Pass while on visit of Peshawar years back

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Gerry D'Cunha

Jan 17, 2014 05:48pm

the bohra communities are peace loving community under the guidance of their spiritual leader Burhanuddin - May his soul rest in peace

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najam

Jan 17, 2014 07:35pm

My deepest condolences to Bohra community. I heard and read about Syedna Burhanuddin and he was inspiring personality. May allah rests his soul in peace(ameen). regards, Najam

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vk amani

Jan 17, 2014 07:35pm

A long history of serving the Dawoodi Bohra Community of the world at large - the death of Dr. Syedna Burhanuddin is a tragic event and colossal loss for this community at large.

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Sandy Pacheco

Jan 17, 2014 09:49pm

May his soul rest in peace a man of peace I had the pleasure to meet and he gave me his blessing while at Dubai Airport(UAE) God blessing on his family and will be remembered by me all my life as long as I live Peace sandy Pacheco

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Murtaza Tapal

Jan 17, 2014 10:33pm

inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un

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Hamid Ali Tabatabai

Jan 18, 2014 03:40am

My Condolences to the Bohra community of Pakistan.

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Milind

Jan 20, 2014 11:26am

My condolences to Bohra community in India.

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