Undergoing treatment in London after stroke, Syedna announces his son will be leader of community after him

The leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community worldwide, Syedna Dr Mohammed Burhanuddin (TUS), yesterday announced his successor to community members in London. According to sources, the Syedna named one of his sons, Syedi Mufaddal Bhaisaheb Saifuddin, as his successor. The news spread like wildfire among community members yesterday and was also uploaded on a few websites related to the community.


Get well soon: Syedna Dr Mohammed Burhanuddin at a function to
celebrate his birthday in Mumbai a few months ago. The leader of the
Dawoodi Bohra community is said to be undergoing treatment in a
hospital in London. File pic

Later in the evening, an official spokesperson, Shaikh Abdeli Bhanpurawala, secretary of the Burhani Foundation of India (BFI), confirmed the news. According to sources, the Bohra community leader has been admitted to a hospital in London after suffering a stroke recently. Further updates on his health were unavailable. Recently, the community celebrated the 100th birthday of the religious leader as per the Islamic calendar.