Founders
The Founders of
MSB Private School
1888-1965
Sultan Al Bohra Syedna Taher Saifuddin
Sultan Al Bohra Syedna Taher Saifuddin placed emphasis on the educational and spiritual reclamation of the community. Through 53 years, Syedna Taher Saifuddin consistently visited educational institutions to assist them with advice and support. Upon the request of Aligarh Muslim University, he accepted its chancellorship and was unanimously re-elected to consecutive terms until his sad demise in 1965. Syedna accepted an honorary doctorate in theology on 15th April, 1946 from Aligarh Muslim University and subsequently, a doctorate in law from the University of Karachi.
1915-2014
Sultan Al Bohra Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin
Sultan Al Bohra Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin was personally tutored by his esteemed father, Sultan Al Bohra Syedna Taher Saifuddin, keeping him by his side throughout his life. At the age of 20, Syedna Burhanuddin memorised the Holy Quran in its entirety. Syedna has authored a number of Arabic literary works as well as treatises on Islamic theology and philosophy and has made significant contributions to the study of North African Fatimi history during his extensive travels there in 1969. Syedna has received multiple honours from governments and institutions world over in recognition of his scholarly achievements and was the Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, India from 1999 to 2002. In 1985, Syedna established the first of the international chain of schools of MSB in Nairobi (Kenya) and MSB Private School also made its humble beginning in Dubai in 1985.
Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin
Born in Surat, India on the 20th of August, 1946, Sultan Al Bohra Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin is the second son of Sultan Al Bohra Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin and grandson of Sultan Al Bohra Syedna Taher Saifuddin. Syedna Saifuddin benefitted from the personal tutelage and instruction of both his esteemed predecessors. Sultan Al Bohra appeared for the examinations of the historic Dawoodi Bohra educational institute Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah in Surat (India) where he graduated with the highest honours. He completed his undergraduate education in India and Egypt where he was privately tutored by distinguished professors from Cairo’s leading universities including Cairo University and al-Azhar. Syedna Saifuddin was also requested to accept the chancellorship of Aligarh Muslim University like his esteemed father and grandfather before him and was confirmed as AMU Chancellor in April 2015. Syedna performed iftetah (opening) of the MSB secondary campus in Dubai in January 2018.
1888-1965
Sultan Al Bohra Syedna Taher Saifuddin
Sultan Al Bohra Syedna Taher Saifuddin placed emphasis on the educational and spiritual reclamation of the community. Through 53 years, Syedna Taher Saifuddin consistently visited educational institutions to assist them with advice and support. Upon the request of Aligarh Muslim University, he accepted its chancellorship and was unanimously re-elected to consecutive terms until his sad demise in 1965. Syedna accepted an honorary doctorate in theology on 15th April, 1946 from Aligarh Muslim University and subsequently, a doctorate in law from the University of Karachi.
1915-2014
Sultan Al Bohra Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin
Sultan Al Bohra Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin was personally tutored by his esteemed father, Sultan Al Bohra Syedna Taher Saifuddin, keeping him by his side throughout his life. At the age of 20, Syedna Burhanuddin memorised the Holy Quran in its entirety. Syedna has authored a number of Arabic literary works as well as treatises on Islamic theology and philosophy and has made significant contributions to the study of North African Fatimi history during his extensive travels there in 1969. Syedna has received multiple honours from governments and institutions world over in recognition of his scholarly achievements and was the Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, India from 1999 to 2002. In 1985, Syedna established the first of the international chain of schools of MSB in Nairobi (Kenya) and MSB Private School also made its humble beginning in Dubai in 1985.
Sultan Al Bohra Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin
Born in Surat, India on the 20th of August, 1946, Sultan Al Bohra Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin is the second son of Sultan Al Bohra Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin and grandson of Sultan Al Bohra Syedna Taher Saifuddin RA. Syedna Saifuddin benefitted from the personal tutelage and instruction of both his esteemed predecessors. Sultan Al Bohra appeared for the examinations of the historic Dawoodi Bohra educational institute Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah in Surat (India) where he graduated with the highest honours. He completed his undergraduate education in India and Egypt where he was privately tutored by distinguished professors from Cairo’s leading universities including Cairo University and al-Azhar. Syedna Saifuddin was also requested to accept the chancellorship of Aligarh Muslim University like his esteemed father and grandfather before him and was confirmed as AMU Chancellor in April 2015. Syedna performed iftetah (opening) of the MSB secondary campus in Dubai in January 2018.
