Dawoodi Bohra Arzi Format Updated Page

In the Dawoodi Bohra community, the term Arzi (derived from Arabic ‘ard, meaning to present or petition) holds significant religious and administrative weight. An Arzi is a formal letter of request, repentance (Taubah), or seeking guidance (Rida) submitted to the Hudood (designated religious authority, typically the Shehzada or Amil saheb). It is the primary medium through which a community member seeks spiritual counsel, declares a life event (marriage, birth), or requests formal permissions.

Recently, under the directives of the central Dawat administration (often aligned with the reforms of Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin TUS), the Arzi format has been updated. The changes reflect a move toward digital standardization, clarity, and efficiency, while preserving the spiritual essence of the petition.

The most significant update is the shift to email and WhatsApp submissions in many urban jamaats.

Important: Always confirm with your local Amil Saheb’s office whether they have moved to a fully digital or hybrid (digital + physical) system.

This is where the updated format diverges most. Instead of a paragraph, use bullet points or numbered items (as per the new form). dawoodi bohra arzi format updated

Example for a Marriage Arzi:

The new format requires a personal information block:

Note: Without HOF and Misal numbers, modern digital Arzis are often auto-rejected by the administrative system.

The most significant update is the move away from plain paper. The new format requires a specific barcoded or watermarked form, often downloaded from the community’s internal digital portal (e.g., Misaaq Digital or local Jammat portals). In the Dawoodi Bohra community, the term Arzi

Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
From: [Your Full Name]
Ibn/Ibnt-e: [Father's Full Name]
Misaal No.: [Your 6-7 digit ID]
Taiyebi No.: [Your sub-group number, if known]
Local Aamil: [Name of your local Aamil Saheb]
Markaz/City: [City & Country]

Whether you are submitting for a marriage permission (Ijazaat-e-Nikah) or seeking a Ziyarat visa letter, follow this exact schema.

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim
Allahumma Salli ala Muhammad wa Aale Muhammad

To:
Hadd Aali Hazrat, Shehzada Saheb (or Amil Saheb)
Dawoodi Bohra Jamaat, [City Name]

From:
Name: _______________
Father’s Name: _______________
HOF No.: _______________ | Misal No.: _______________
Mobile: _______________ | Jamaat: _______________ Important: Always confirm with your local Amil Saheb’s

Subject: Arzi for Taubah – Missed Fasts (Qadha)

Respected Hadd Aali,
I humbly submit that due to illness last Ramadan, I could not keep 5 fasts. I seek guidance and Taubah. I have attached a doctor’s note (if required).

Kindly grant me the proper Rida and Dua to perform Kaffara/Qadha.

Thank you for your sacred Dua.
Wa’s Salam,
[Signature]
[Date]