1. Early life in Mumbai
2. Early education in Cairo
3. Memorized the Qur’an
4. Mastery in the recitation of the Qur’an
5. B.A. Degree at the American University in Cairo (AUC) in Arabic
Language & Literature and Computer Science.
6. Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge – Fatimid exegesis of the Qur’an.
7. His focus has been the works of Fatimid Grand Missionaries (da‘i-s),especially those of al-Qadi al-Nu‘man (d. 973), the Chief Justice of the
Fatimid dynasty (909–1171), such as The Pillars of Islam and The Chosen One in Jurisprudence. His research interests include the Qur’anic exegesis of Fatimid and post-Fatimid Ismaili communities, pragmatic and semantic analysis of Qur’anic quotations, electronic tafsir databases, and the usage and application of the Qur’an by Islamic sects in modern times.
8. has taught Arabic and Introduction to Islam at AUC and University of Cambridge, UK.
9. Papers he has presented at conferences include A Methodology for the Analysis of Qur’anic Quotations in Arabic Texts, Implicit Tafsir and the
Exoteric Aspect of Ismaili Exegesis, and Applying the Qur’an Today: Perspectives of the Major Islamic Sects.
10. publications include Al-Husayn b. ‘Ali, in: Biographical Dictionary of Islamic Civilization and Cultures, ed. Mustafa Shah (I. B. Taurus,
forthcoming 2009), and a review of The Advent of the Fatimids by Paul Walker and Wilferd Madelung, in: MESA Bulletin 39, no. 2 (2005): 208–09.
11.Presented papers at various academic conferences.
12. After Syedna Burhanuddin’s wafaat, Shehzada Husain Bhaisaheb has been, and continues to be, a pivotal part of the legal team in the Dawat case in the Bombay High Court. He has cleared the doubts of thousands of Mumineen through his Q&A videos, regular sabaqs, and by personally
and individually addressing the questions of many others.
13. Appointed to the rank of Mukasir by Syedna Taher Fakhruddin
14. Personally testified in the Succession case.
15. Bunayyat Shabab Legal Seminar on the Syedna Succession Case.
16. Guides Mumineen through regular sabaqs (higher esoterics, haqiqat), sermons and personal audiences.
17. has attained ‘ilm from Syedna Burhanuddin RA, Syedna Qutbuddin RA and Syedna Fakhruddin TUS. Syedna Qutbuddin personally trained him for khidmat and spent priceless time imparting the philosophies and knowledge of Dawat. Syedna Burhanuddin sent him for Ashara Mubaraka khidmat 7 times to various cities.
Mukasir-ud-Da’wat-il-Haqq-il-Mubeen Syedi wa Maulaya Husain Bhaisaheb Burhanuddin. Brother to the 54th Dai al-Mutlaq (“Dai”) Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS, he is son of the 53rd Dai Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin RA, nephew of the 52nd Dai Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin RA, and grandson of the 51st Dai, Syedna Taher Saifuddin RA.
Syedi Dr Husain Bhaisaheb attained the highest levels of ‘ilm from Syedna Burhanuddin RA, Syedna Qutbuddin RA and Syedna Fakhruddin TUS. Syedna Qutbuddin personally trained him for khidmat and spent priceless time imparting the philosophies and knowledge of Dawat. Syedna Burhanuddin sent him for Ashara Mubaraka khidmat 7 times to various cities.
Syedi Mukasir Saheb AAB holds a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge, where his doctoral thesis focused on Fatimid exegesis of the Qur’an. He completed his BSc in Computer Science, with a minor in Arabic Literature and Electronics, with highest honors (summa cum laude) from the American University in Cairo (Egypt, 2002). He is the Co-editor of Reflections on Knowledge and Language in Middle Eastern Societies (Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2010). He also possesses mastery in the recitation of the Qur’an, having memorized it at an early age.
Syedi Husain Bhaisaheb is active in academic research, with a focus on the works of Fatimid Grand Missionaries (da‘i-s), especially those of al-Qadi al-Nu‘man (d. 973), the Chief Justice of the Fatimid dynasty. His research interests include the Qur’anic exegesis of Fatimid and post-Fatimid Ismaili communities, pragmatic and semantic analysis of Qur’anic quotations, electronic tafsir databases, and the usage and application of the Qur’an by Islamic sects in modern times.
He has taught Arabic and Introduction to Islam at the American University in Cairo (AUC) and the University of Cambridge, UK. He has presented papers at various academic conferences, including A Methodology for the Analysis of Qur’anic Quotations in Arabic Texts and Applying the Qur’an Today: Perspectives of the Major Islamic Sects. His publications include Al-Husayn b. ‘Ali in the Biographical Dictionary of Islamic Civilization and Cultures (I. B. Taurus, 2009).
Academic Background & Qualifications
● Hafiz al-Qur’an: Attained mastery in Qur’anic recitation and memorization from an early age.
● Ph.D. in Arabic and Islamic Studies | University of Cambridge
○ Doctoral Thesis: Focused on Fatimid exegesis of the Qur’an.
● B.Sc. in Computer Science | American University in Cairo (2002)
○ Honors: Graduated Summa Cum Laude (Highest Honors).
○ Minors: Arabic Literature and Electronics.
Research & Editorial Contributions
● Specialization: Focuses on the works of Fatimid Grand Missionaries (da‘i-s), with a primary
emphasis on al-Qadi al-Nu‘man (d. 973).
● Editorial Leadership: Co-editor of Reflections on Knowledge and Language in Middle Eastern
Societies (Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2010).
● Key Research Interests:
○ Qur’anic exegesis of Fatimid and post-Fatimid Ismaili communities.
○ Pragmatic and semantic analysis of Qur’anic quotations.
○ Development of electronic tafsir databases.
○ Modern usage and application of the Qur’an across Islamic sects.
Teaching & Academic Engagement
● Instructional Roles: Taught Arabic and Introduction to Islam at:
○ University of Cambridge, UK
○ The American University in Cairo (AUC)
● Selected Publications:
○ “Al-Husayn b. ‘Ali” in the Biographical Dictionary of Islamic Civilization and Cultures (I.B.Tauris, 2009).
● Conference Presentations:
○ A Methodology for the Analysis of Qur’anic Quotations in Arabic Texts.
○ Applying the Qur’an Today: Perspectives of the Major Islamic Sects.
Syedi Husain Bhaisaheb has played a pivotal role in the defense of the Dawat. Since Syedna Burhanuddin’s wafaat, he has served on the legal team in the Dawat case in the Bombay High Court and personally testified in the Bombay High Court. He was appointed to the rank of Mukasir by Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUS.
Today, through regular sermons, sabaq (higher esoterics, haqiqat), and personal audiences, he guides Mumineen and addresses their spiritual needs. He has cleared the doubts of thousands of Mumineen through his Q&A videos and by personally addressing individual questions. Syedi Mukasir Saheb AAB also conducted a legal seminar on the Syedna Succession Case for the members of the Bunayyat Shabab.