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Lovefast 10: Minorities - The Daudi Bohra

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Day 10 of 30

By Ted Bearup from Mahabba’s team

Inspired by today's entry in the 30 Days of Prayer booklet, but with a UK twist!

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Thought for the day

Minorities - The Daudi Bohra

Have you ever felt you were in a minority? A misunderstood, misrepresented minority? You are not the only one.

The Shi’ites are a minority in the Muslim world and the Daudi Bohras are a minority among the Shi’ites. Like all such minorities they have the satisfaction of knowing that they are the ones that are right, of course, and being of the faithful few is key to their identity.

In the UK, they are a small group, maybe 6000 in number, and most have roots in India but came to UK via East Africa. They are usually prosperous and highly educated with strong sense of community.

Mohammad is a bright young man, pursuing doctoral studies. He has family members all over the world; they are highly mobile and professional yet maintain their connections across the miles.

Mohammad has always known he is in the minority; the more so now that he follows Christ.


Prayer for the day

"If the only prayer you ever say in your whole life is 'thank you' that would suffice." - Meister Eckhart

Give Thanks for Muslim minorities in UK; for the opportunity to interact with them, for all they contribute to our society; for what we can learn from them and our faith that we can share with them .....

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Daily action

Please note: actions were written before the COVID-19 pandemic. Please consult the latest advice from your local public health authority or government and adhere to any current restrictions on travel or social situations.

Read this article on the man who blesses Scottish Salmon! 

Watch this video of a Daudi Bohra's event in "Noor Masjid" in Levenshulme, Manchester. Dawoodi Bohras hold Interfaith celebration in Manchester (9 December 2017)

Have you ever attended an Interfaith or Civic event like this? Tell us about it


Your turn

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Resources

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  • Night of Power Prayer Meeting

  • Prayer Walk Guide

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Partners of 30 Days of Prayer

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Arab World Ministries

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