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.
The night’s worship is highly structured and typically includes the following sequences:
| Feature | Dawoodi Bohra Practice | Mainstream Sunni Practice | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 23rd Night of Ramadan (Fixed) | Odd nights of last 10 (21, 23, 25, 27, 29) | | Rak'ats | 100 Rak'ats (Specific, mandatory sunnah) | 20 or 8 Rak'ats (Taraweeh) + optional | | Recitation | Surah Ikhlas x10 per Rak'at | Long Surahs or Juz recitation | | Structure | Strict congregational (Only behind Imam) | Semi-congregational | | Time | Begins at midnight, ends at Sehri (pre-dawn) | Usually after Isha until midnight |
In essence, the Dawoodi Bohra observance of Lailatul Qadr namaz is a disciplined, all-night vigil that blends ancient tradition with a collective plea for peace, prosperity, and spiritual salvation. specific raka'ats and surahs recited during the Nafil prayers of this night?