Husain Burhanuddin
Shahzada[4] Husain Burhanuddin (Arabic: شهزاده حُسين بُرهانُ ٱلدّين, romanized: Ḥusayn Burhānuddīn), also known as Husain Mufaddal Saifuddin,[5] is the third and youngest son of Mufaddal Saifuddin,[6][7] the current incumbent of the office of the 53rd Da'i al-Mutlaq.[8] He is a Qāriʾ[lower-alpha 1][3] and an honorary member of Naqabāt Qurrāʾ al-Quran (lit. 'Guild of Quran Reciters') in Cairo.[10] Burhanuddin is a provost of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah and heads Mahad al-Zahra,[lower-alpha 2] through which he has been instrumental in the realization of his grand father Mohammed Burhanuddin's vision for Dawoodi Bohra community to seek enlightenment through Quranic values.[10] He also administers a number of socio-economic institutions run by Dawoodi Bohra community.[8] Burhanuddin is a recipient of All India Council for Human Rights' Ambassador for Peace Award.[11]
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حُـسـين بـُرهانُ ٱلدِّيـن | |
Burhanuddin at a private event (2019). | |
Other names | Burhanuddin (Laqab) |
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Born | Husain |
Religion | Islam |
Spouse | Naqiyah (née Malik ul-Ashtar Shujauddin) |
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Lineage | Alid |
Sect | Ismailism Dawoodi Bohra |
Notable work(s) | Full list |
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Known for | Accurate recitation of the Qur'an[2] |
Other names | Burhanuddin (Laqab) |
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Al Hashr (mujawwad),[lower-alpha 1] Husain Burhanuddin |
Early life
Burhanuddin was born on 24 December 1977 (15 Muḥarram al-Ḥarām 1398H) to Mufaddal Saifuddin and Jawaharatusharaf (née Najmuddin). He received his primary schooling at MSB Educational Institute in Mumbai. By 1995 (1416H) he had completed memorization of the Quran. Three years later, in 1998, he graduated from Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah with the degree of al-Faqih al-Jayyid (lit. 'The Distinguished Jurist'[lower-alpha 3]).[10]
Shortly after memorizing the Quran, Burhanuddin frequented Cairo to master the art of recitation as well as the sciences of Quranic readings.[10] He later released audio recording of the entire Quran in the murattal style of recitation, certified by al-Azhar University, Cairo.[1][13]
Career
Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah
Burhanuddin is a senior member of the executive board of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah.[14] He oversees the academic and administrative affairs of the academy. He also teaches at the academy.[8]
Mahad al-Zahra
Burhanuddin has been integral to Mahad al-Zahra's[lower-alpha 2] development.[10][1] He facilitates the learning of the Arabic language; Quranic recitation, exegesis, and sciences with an aim to apply Quranic teachings and values for the benefit of community, society, and country.[10] In order to foster a better understanding of Quranic arts and sciences, under Burhanuddin's purview, Mahad al-Zahra distributed several guides and booklets to Dawoodi Bohra community centers world-wide,[8] among them seven installments of Khazāʾin Maʿānī al-Qurʾān al-Fāʾiqah, a series for the non-Arabic speaking audiences to gain an insight into the meanings of the Quran.[23]
Burhanuddin's emphasis on audio-visual teaching aids to facilitate learning has accelerated Quranic education within the community:[1] Through its e-learning program,[lower-alpha 4] Mahad al-Zahra attracts thousands of applicants from around the world to participate in a combination of virtual classes along with one-to-one recital sessions through video-conferencing and internet telephony,[10] aiding huffaz as young as 6 years old.[25]
As of 2020, more than 8 branches of Mahad al-Zahra have been established at Dawoodi Bohra centers in India, Kenya, Kuwait, Pakistan, Tanzania, UAE, USA, and Yemen.[10][26]
As the head of the Mahad al-Zahra, Burhanuddin conducts the final oral examinations for the Huffaz (lit. 'guardians of the Quran').[8]
Outreach
Under Burhanuddin's leadership, Mahad al-Zahra has become one of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah's largest avenues for community outreach. Over the past two decades, the department has extended access to Quranic education to members of the Dawoodi Bohra community through numerous educational institutions established across the globe.[10]
Burhanuddin frequently visits Dawoodi Bohra community centers in the Indian Sub-continent, Middle East, East Africa, Europe, and the United States to encourage accurate recitation of the Quran and facilitate its memorization:[10] Between 2007 and 2011, at various venues,[27] Burhanuddin conducted 3-day workshops designed to motivate and teach participants Quran memorization techniques.[28]
Under Burhanuddin's administration, ḥuffāẓ are sent to various cities and towns all over the world during the month of Ramadān al-Muʿazzam, to conduct classes that help children as well as adults recite and memorize the Quran.[10]
Ashara Mubaraka
Burhanuddin, in his capacity as a Qari, delivers 30-minute[29] mujawwad recitations of the Quran[29][30] which precede the sermons[31] delivered by Mufaddal Saifuddin,[32] especially during Ashara Mubarāka,[lower-alpha 5][2] since 2012.[29]
Personal life
Burhanuddin has two elder brothers, Jafar us Sadiq Imaduddin and Taha Najmuddin and two sisters, Ummehani A. Nooruddin and Ruqaiyah A. Vajihuddin.
Husain's wife, Naqiyah, grand-daughter of Mohammed Burhanuddin, runs the Rawdat al-Quran al-Kareem school[lower-alpha 6] in Mumbai.[35]
Works
Burhanuddin has authored several audio and text books on Quran recitals, some are:[10]
- Al-Taysīr fī Hifz al-Quran al-Karīm[lower-alpha 7] (Arabic: التيسير في حفظ القران الكريم, lit. 'Simplifying Memorization of the Holy Quran'): A practical guide for memorizing al-Quran al-Kareem.
- Al-Muṣḥaf al-Murattal[lower-alpha 8] (Arabic: المصحف المرتل, lit. 'Murattal recitation of the Holy Quran'): Audio recording of the complete Quranic text in murattal (tartīl) style.
- Al-Muṣḥaf al-Muʿallim[lower-alpha 9] (Arabic: المصحف المعلم, lit. 'Pedagogical recitation of the Holy Quran'): A digital aid for the memorization of the 30th Juzʾ of al-Quran.
- Al-Muṣḥaf al-Mujawwad[lower-alpha 10] (Arabic: المصحف المجود, lit. 'Mujawwad recitation of the Holy Quran'): Audio recording of the 30th juzʾ of al-Quran in mujawwad (tajwīd) style.
Recognition and awards
- India: On 15 May 2015 (27 Rajab 1436H) Mufaddal Saifuddin, the 53rd Dai al-Mutlaq, bestowed upon him the cognomen of Burhan al-din (Arabic: برهان الدين, lit. 'Proof of Faith').[39]
- India: Burhanuddin was conferred one of the highest degrees of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah; al-ʿAlīm al-Bāriʿ (Arabic: العليم البارع, lit. 'The Outstandingly Learned') on 3 May 2016 (27 Rajab 1437H).[40]
- India: Burhanuddin was conferred one of the highest degrees of Dawat-e-Hadiyah; Thiqat al-Daʿwat al-Ṭayyibīyyah (Arabic: ثقة الدعوة الطيبية, lit. 'The trusted of the Taiyebi Da'wah') on 3 May 2016 (27 Rajab 1437H).
- India: Burhanuddin was a recipient of All India Council of Human Rights, Liberties, and Social Justice's Ambassador for Peace Award on 9 December 2019 "for protecting and promoting human rights, peace and harmony."[11]
- Egypt: Honorary member of Naqabāt Qurrāʾ al-Quran (lit. 'Guild of Quran Reciters') in Cairo.[10]
Notes
- Some audio excerpts of Burhanuddin's various Quran recital deliveries are on Mahad al-Zahra's official website.[9]
- Mahad al-Zahra is an institution within Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah with exclusive focus on Quranic sciences.[15]
- Equivalent to Masters in Arabic and Islamic Studies.[12]
- elearningquran.com is an online-only resource built to facilitate instant, global reach of Mahad al-Zahra.[24]
- An annual 10-day mourning of Husayn ibn Ali's martrydom at the Battle of Karbala.[33]
- A school focused on Quranic studies based in Mumbai.[34]
- Published by Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah.[36]
- Published by Janah al-Tarrannum bil Quran al-Kareem; certified by Al-Azhar University.[13]
- Published by Janah al-Tarrannum bil Quran al-Kareem.[37]
- Published by Janah al-Tarrannum bil Quran al-Kareem.[38]
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