 ... hands ; and that on certain occasions the High Priest feeds the whole community — Bohra customs do not so far as has been ascertained differ from those of ordinary Muhammadans. " Their leader, both in things religious and social, is the 3. The head...  Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency ... - Page 311899Full view - About this book
 | Robert Vane Russell - 1916 - 632 pages
...leader, both in things religious and social, is the 3. The head Mullah of Surat. The ruling Mullah names his successor, generally, but it is said not...from among • the members of his own family. Short of worship the head Mullah is treated with the greatest respect He lives in much state and entertains... | |
 | Reginald Edward Enthoven - 1990 - 422 pages
...of their class arrangements, the envy of other Muhammadans, is the most marked feature of the Daudi Bohoras. Their leader, both in things religious and...names his successor generally, but it is said not alwayi, from among the members of his own family. Short of worship, the head Mulla is troatad with... | |
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