Alavi Bohra

Alavi Bohra is a small of Musta’li Ismaili Islam based primarily in India and Pakistan.

Overview

The Alavi Bohra are a minority Ismaili community that separated from the Dawoodi Bohra. They follow their own da’i al-mutlaq and maintain distinct religious practices. The community is relatively small compared to other Bohra groups and is primarily found in the Indian subcontinent.

Method/Content

The Alavi Bohra follow the Taiyabi-Musta’li branch of Ismaili Islam with their own line of religious leadership. They observe Islamic practices with specific Ismaili interpretations and maintain their own mosques and community centers. The community emphasizes religious education and the preservation of their distinct identity.

Purpose/Benefits

The Alavi Bohra preserve a distinct branch of the Musta’li Ismaili tradition. Their lineage maintains specific theological perspectives and communal practices that differentiate them from other Bohra communities.

Verification Notes

• Small community primarily in India and Pakistan
• Has its own da’i al-mutlaq and organizational structure