Mithaq or Misaq (Urdu: میثاق) is an Arabic, Persian and Urdu word meaning .
The Misaq, in Dawoodi Bohra tradition, is considered a rite of passage from childhood to adulthood. Similar to a bar mitzvah, followers must be a certain age before taking the oath. Before the oath is taken, parents are responsible for the actions of their children. However, once a child of the correct age takes the oath, they are considered adults and responsible for their own actions. It is usually taken after puberty - women take it earlier than men - and is often followed by a large celebration.
The Mishaq is administered by the bisap, also known as an Amil or priest, either in a group setting with the bisap and all the followers holding a rope to symbolize unity or one on one with the follower holding the bisap's hand. The bisap then asks the followers if they believe and will follow the following statements. If the follower agrees they are to say yes after each statement.