Believers are encouraged to frequently recite the dua taught by the Prophet: "Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul 'afwa fa'fu 'anni"
The most defining feature of Laylatul Qadr for the Dawoodi Bohra community is the , which begins after sunset and continues uninterrupted until the break of dawn (Fajr). dawoodi bohra lailatul qadr namaz
Ritual Practice: Prayer, Recitation, and Zikr The Dawoodi Bohra approach to Lailatul Qadr is both contemplative and meticulously organized. Worshippers engage in tahajjud (late-night prayer), extended recitation of the Qur’an, and specific supplications (du‘a) that are favored within the community. Communal gatherings in the masjid or jamaat khana often feature recitation led by learned members, with attention to tajwīd and the melodic patterns that enhance receptivity. Zikr (remembrance of God), recited either silently or aloud in prescribed forms, is used to quiet the mind and open the heart. The night’s hours are seen as a rare window when prayer is especially efficacious; Boodhist metaphors of “turning inward” are replaced here by Qur’anic metaphors of light, guidance, and revelation. Believers are encouraged to frequently recite the dua