The debate of what minimalism means to different people around the world, and how it is affecting the consumer culture has been going on for many years. Ever since the pandemic struck early this year, several people have been talking of cutting back on consumption and being more mindful of their lifestyle. All the talk about this leads me to think of how my community, the Bohra Muslims, has followed the principles of minimalism and mindfulness for centuries!
The million-strong Dawoodi Bohra community is part of the Shia Muslim sect. While this largely mercantile group originated in Gujarat, its diaspora lives all over the world. In every aspect of our life, from food to clothing to business, we make sure that we don’t just achieve spiritual growth, but also ensure low wastage. We believe in peace and preservation. Our cultural and traditional values, based on which our daily life is modelled, are practical with spiritual meaning. Rich or poor, high or low, everyone is subjected to the same teachings throughout their lives for a clean conscience.
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