Syedna is a title used for the leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community, a sect within Ismaili Shia Islam. The Syedna serves as a spiritual guide and authority, overseeing religious practices, community welfare, and education. The position is hereditary, passed down through a lineage of leaders known as Dai al-Mutlaq. The current Syedna, as of 2023, is Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, who succeeded his father, Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin, in 2014. The Syedna plays a crucial role in promoting the community's values, traditions, and social initiatives, fostering unity and development among its members.