Atba-i-Malak Bohra

Atba-i-Malak Bohra is a of Musta’li Ismaili Islam.

Overview

The Atba-i-Malak Bohra are a small Ismaili community that separated from the Dawoodi Bohra. The name refers to their adherence to the authority of the “Malak” (angel or leader). They maintain their own religious leadership and distinct communal identity.

Method/Content

The Atba-i-Malak Bohra follow the Taiyabi-Musta’li branch of Ismaili Islam with their own da’i al-mutlaq. They observe Islamic practices including prayer, fasting, and zakat with specific Ismaili interpretations. The community maintains separate religious institutions and communal structures.

Purpose/Benefits

The Atba-i-Malak Bohra preserve a distinct branch of the Musta’li Ismaili tradition. Their lineage represents one of the smaller splits within the Bohra community and maintains specific historical and theological perspectives.

Verification Notes

• Small community within the broader Bohra Ismaili tradition
• Has its own line of religious authority