Unlike the Tarawih prayers common in other Muslim traditions, the Dawoodi Bohra namaz on Lailatul Qadr is a specific, structured sequence of Rak'ats (units of prayer) designed to maximize spiritual focus.
Following the Du’a, the Dai or Aamil leads a prolonged Sajdah (prostration). In Dawoodi Bohra etiquette, Sajdat-ul-Shukr is a prostration of gratitude for having lived to see this night. This prostration can last 5–10 minutes, during which the worshipper whispers specific phrases like "Shukran lillah" (Gratitude to Allah) up to 100 times. dawoodi bohra lailatul qadr namaz
. These consist of numerous sets of two-rak'at prayers, often totaling 24 or more, where specific Surahs are recited to seek divine favor. Wasila and Munajaat : Spiritual leaders lead the congregation in Unlike the Tarawih prayers common in other Muslim
: Listening to the spiritual discourse and intercession (Wasila) by the Dai al-Mutlaq , which often includes a live broadcast for those unable to attend in person. This prostration can last 5–10 minutes, during which
: "I offer this prayer of this blessed and noble night, Lailatul Qadr, twenty rak’ats for Allah the Almighty, facing the Holy Ka'ba, Allah-u-Akbar."
The most distinct feature of the night is the —voluntary (Nafila) prayers performed in sets of two rak'ats (one salaam).