Syedna Ibrahim Wajihuddin Bin Syedi AbdulQadir Hakimuddin (died on 17 Moharram 1168 AH/1756 AD, Ujjain, India) was the 39th Dā'ī of the

Dawoodi Bohras The Dawoodi Bohras are a religious denomination within the Ismā'īlī branch of Shia Islam. Their largest numbers reside in India, Pakistan, Yemen, East Africa, and the Middle East, with a growing presence across Europe, North America, Sout ...

. He succeeded the 38th Dā'ī Syedna Ismail Badruddin II to the religious post.

Life

Syedna Ibrahim was born in 1690. He procured his initial education from his father, Syedi AbdulQadir Hakimuddin. At the young age of twenty-one, Syedna Vajihuddin was sent by his father for the ''Khidmat'' (service) of the Dai. He served Syedna Musa Kalimuddin and Syedna Noor Mohammed Nooruddin in the most adverse of times. In 1143H, Ujjain was affected by a severe drought. Followers of different religions prayed for rain but in vain. Syedna Vajihuddin along with the Mumineen (faithful) proceeded to the banks of river Sipra and prayed to Allah for rain. On conclusion of his prayers, the people of Ujjain were indeed relieved as it soon started raining heavily. Syedna Ibrahim Wajihuddin became

Da'i al-Mutlaq The term Da'i al-Mutlaq ( ar, الداعي المطلق, al-Dā'ī al-Mutlaq; pl. , ) literally meaning 'the absolute, or unrestricted, missionary', is the most senior spiritual rank and office in Tayyibi Isma'ilism. The Da'i al-Mutlaq has heade ...

in 1150AH/1738AD. His period of Dawat was from 1150-1168 AH/1738-1756 AD. He was succeeded by his son, the 40th Dai Syedna Hebatullah-il-Muʾayyad Fiddeen after he died at the age of 58. His associates/deputies were: * Mawazeen: Sheikh Adam bin Syedna Nooruddin, Syedna Hebatullah-il-Muʾayyad Fiddeen * Mukasir: Ali bin Phirji The Hebtiahs Bohra are a branch of Mustaali Ismaili Shi'a Islam that broke off from the mainstream Dawoodi Bohra after the death of Syedna Ibrahim Wajihuddin in 1754. See

Hebtiahs Bohra The Hebtiahs Bohra are a branch of Mustaali Ismaili Shi'a Islam that broke off from the mainstream Dawoodi Bohra after the death of the 39th Da'i al-Mutlaq in 1754. They are mostly concentrated in Ujjain in India with a few families who are Hebti ...

Mazar-e Najmi

Syedna Ibrahim Wajihuddin along with two other Du'āt; Syedna Hebatullah-il-Muʾayyad Fiddeen and Syedna AbdulQadir Najmuddin are buried in this Mausoleum located at Qamari Marg,

Ujjain Ujjain (, Hindustani language, Hindustani pronunciation: Help:IPA/Hindi and Urdu, �d͡ːʒɛːn is a city in Ujjain district of the States and territories of India, Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the fifth-largest city in Madhya Prad ...

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. File:Jiyarat, Duat Ujjain.JPG, Interior of the Mausoleum. The ''

chhatri ''Chhatri'' are elevated, dome-shaped pavilions used as an element in Indo-Islamic architecture and Indian architecture. Originating as a canopy above tombs, they serve as decorative elements. The earliest example of chhatri being used in the ...

'' (elevated pavilion/canopy) indicates the burial place of the three Du'āt. File:Roof top Roja, ujjain.JPG, Ceiling/intrados of the dome of the Roza (Mausoleum). File:Roja entrance,Ujjain.JPG, The Mausoleum's entrance. File:Resedential complex for visitors, Ujjain.JPG, Residential complex for visitors at

Life

Mazar-e Najmi

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