While formats may vary slightly between urban centers (Mumbai, Karachi, Nairobi) and the administrative hub (currently in London/Badri Mahal), the core elements remain identical. Below is the standard template broken down into five distinct zones.

This is the core of the Arzi where you state your need.

The Dawoodi Bohra community is a subsect of Ismaili Shia Islam known for its distinct religious practices, organizational structure, and strong emphasis on community discipline and communication. An "arzi" in many South Asian Muslim contexts refers to a formal written petition or request submitted to a community leader, administrative office, or mosque committee. Within the Dawoodi Bohra community, an arzi follows respectful, concise norms reflecting Islamic etiquette, cultural conventions, and the community’s administrative practices.

  • Salutation
  • Recipient Line
  • Subject Line
  • Opening Sentence
  • Statement of Request
  • Justification/Supporting Details
  • Polite Closing
  • Signature
  • Enclosures
  • Body: Copy the text format exactly as you would on paper. Do not use fancy fonts or colors. Use plain text or standard Arabic/Urdu fonts.
  • Attachments: If the Arzi requires supporting documents (e.g., a death certificate for inheritance or a medical report for Rukhsat), scan them as a single PDF.
  • Follow-up: It is considered bad etiquette to send a "read receipt" request. Trust that the office has received it.

    • This is the formal salutation to the Da'i. It uses high honorific titles.

    This section requires the highest level of respect. You must address the Aqa Maula (the Dai) or the Shahzada (Trustee).

    Example: مُتَضَرِّعًا اِلَى جَنَابِهِ الْعَالِىْ اَعْلَى الله مَقَامَهُ (Prostrating in humility to His Eminence—may Allah elevate his station)