Burhanpur witnessed a large spiritual gathering as His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin addressed thousands at the historic Hakimi Masjid in Lodhipura on the death anniversary of Syedi Abdul Qadir Hakimuddin on April 14, 2026.
The city, long regarded as a centre of Dawoodi Bohra heritage, saw around 20,000 community members and visitors gather at the Dargah-e-Hakimi complex and surrounding areas.
In his address, His Holiness spoke about Burhanpur’s unique place in the community’s history, describing it as a city shaped by knowledge, devotion, and service. He emphasised how the values established by revered scholars such as Syedi Hakimuddin continue to guide the community’s conduct in modern times.
Syedna explained how knowledge helps one become more humble, stating that as a person’s wisdom grows, so should their modesty and desire to help those around them.
Addressing the gathering, His Holiness urged members of the community to lead lives grounded in integrity, discipline, and service to society, drawing inspiration from the legacy of past scholars.
Syedi Abdul Qadir Hakimuddin was born in 1665 during the period of the 34th dai of the community, Syedna Ismail Badruddin bin Mulla Raj. He was an accomplished scholar and composed a number of influential works in Urdu, Sanskrit, Persian and Arabic. Known for his humility and intellectual depth, he remains one of the most respected figures associated with Burhanpur’s rich cultural history.
