Q. What languages does Dr. Saifuddin speak

Dr. Mufaddal Saifuddin, the current spiritual leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community, is multilingual and speaks several languages fluently. He is proficient in Arabic, which is essential for Islamic scholarship and religious discourse, as the Quran and many Islamic texts are in Arabic. He also speaks Gujarati, which is the primary language of many Dawoodi Bohras, particularly those in India. Additionally, Dr. Saifuddin speaks Urdu, English, and has knowledge of Lisan al-Dawat, a unique dialect used within the Bohra community that combines Arabic, Gujarati, and Urdu elements.

His multilingual abilities enable him to communicate effectively with the global Dawoodi Bohra community, which is spread across India, Pakistan, East Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. When he delivers religious sermons (waaz), he often uses a combination of Arabic for Quranic recitations and religious terminology, Gujarati or Urdu for explanations, and sometimes English to reach younger, Western-educated community members. This linguistic versatility is crucial for a religious leader who must maintain connections with a diverse, international community while preserving traditional teachings and cultural heritage.