SAMASTHA
In 1925, eminent scholars and community leaders gathered
at the Great Juma Masjid in Kozhikode. After lengthy serious discussions, a
scholarly congregation was formed. KP Mohammad Meeran Musliar and Parole
Hussain Moulavi were elected president and secretary of the organization
respectively.
On the
instructions of Varakkal Baalavi Mullakoya, on June 26, 1926, a conference was
held at Kozhikode Town Hall with the participation of eminent scholars under
the chairmanship of Syed Shihabuddin Cherukunjikoya. In the name of Samastha
Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, it was fully organized. Varakkal Ba Alavi Mullakoya
nominated himself as the first president of Samastha. Ahmadkutty Musliar, Abul
Haq Mohammad Abdul Bari Musliar, KM Abdul Qadir Musliar and KP Mohammad Meeran
Musliar were elected as the Vice-Chairmen of the First Committee and PV
Mohammad Musliar and PK Mohammad Musliar as Secretaries.
The Samastha
was officially registered in Kozhikode on November 14, 1934 with the approval
of the Government of Samastha, which was drafted after active discussions in
several Mushawara meetings on the advice of legal experts (Reg. No. 1 193435)
These are the main goals of Samastha.
1) To propagate
and propagate Islamic beliefs and practices in accordance with the true tenets
of Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama'ah.
2) To legally
oppose and oppose organizations and their propaganda that work against the
ideology of the Ahlus Sunnah Jamaat.
3) Stand up for the rights of the Muslim community.
4) Emphasis on
religious education and promotion of secular education that goes hand in hand
with religion and culture.
5) To eradicate
superstitions, anarchy, immorality and disunity and work for the welfare and
upliftment of the Muslim community as a whole.
From 1926 to
1950, Samastha focused on organizing public meetings, debates and forums.
Between 1927 and 1944, 15 hugely popular annual conventions were held in
various locations. By 1950, the organization had become more entrenched and
strong in Kerala. Later, eight more public meetings were held. The 24th General
Conferences held in 1985 and the 25th 1996 held on the shores of Kozhikode were
well attended.
'Samastha'
celebrated its Platinum Jubilee in 2002 by holding public meetings in five
major cities: Kasaragod, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram.
Different nutrients have been formulated to deal with
different problems.
The
Executive Committee of the 33-member Samastha Kerala Board of Islamic Education
was formed on 17 September 1951 at an important meeting held at Valakkulam
Puthuparamba Juma Masjid under the auspices of Maulana Abul Haq Abdulbari
Musliar. Through this, Samastha entered the field of primary religious
education.
Samastha Kerala
Jamiyyathul Muallimeen is a team of teachers working under the Board. In
addition to the Central Committee, this teachers' union has 17 district units
and 403 range committees in and outside Kerala.
The Samastha
Conference was held on April 25, 1954 at Tanur. It was decided at the
conference to form a youth movement under Samastha with the objective of
mobilizing the youth and the general public under Samastha and giving Samastha
a systematic organizational structure from the grassroots. The Sunni youth
group was born on April 26, 1954 at the Ansarul Islam office in Kozhikode. At
present this youth group has special committees and several branches in all the
districts of Kerala. The organization has units in the northern states and
abroad. In 1961, at the 21st General Assembly held by Kakat, Samastha
recognized the Sunni youth movement as a nurturing organization.
The Sunni Mahal Federation (SMF) was formed at the Tirur
Taluk Samastha Sammelan on April 26, 1976 at Chemmad with the objective of
organizing the activities of the Muslim Mahals in the state. This nutrient
component of Samastha has shown a number of notable achievements, especially in
coordinating the Mahals. Now the organization is working more vigorously by
giving recognition to the Mahals.
SKSSF was
established on February 19, 1989 under the auspices of the Samastha leaders
with the aim of organizing the Muslim students under Samastha and guiding them
to a noble and pious life. The organization has achieved great growth through a
number of excellent activities.
Sunni Balavedi, Samastha Kerala Islamic Education
Examination Board, The Madrasa Management Association and the Samastha Kerala Muslim Employees
Association are also functioning under Samastha.
It is through
various publications that the glorious message of Samastha is made possible
within the community. Albayan Magazine was first published in Arabic Malayalam
and later in 1954 in Malayalam. In 1959, Jamiatul Muallimeen published its
front page, Almuallim (Quarterly). Republished as a magazine in 1977.
Jamiyyathul
Muallimeen publishes two important magazines, 'Kurunnukal' for children and
'Santhushtakudumbam' for women and families. Kurunnus are also published in
Kannada. The aim of Family Magazine 'Happy Family' is to spread the novelty of
Islamic reading to the community as a whole and to women in particular.
Santhushta Kudumbam Magazine is the most read Islamic publication in Kerala.
Sunni Afkar Weekly (SYS) and Satyadhara Diva Weekly
(SKSSF) are published. Chelmad Darul Huda publishes Thelicham Malayalam
Magazine from Islamic University, Jamia Nooriya publishes Annoor and Parapur
Sabeelul Hidayah publishes Arabic Magazine.
As with any
organization, divisions have been a part of Samastha's history. In the 1960s,
some scholars left the Samastha in protest of the Samastha's decision against
the Tabligh Jamaat and formed the All Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulema. Kanthapuram AP
Aboobacker Musliar, who later became controversial, was one of the leaders of
this organization. The organization later became inactive.
When a notable scholar in Samastha commented that the use
of loudspeakers in prayers was anti-religious, Samastha officially opposed his
position religiously. As a result, he resigned from Samastha and formed the
Kerala State Jamiyyathul Ulama.
A few, including Kanthapuram Abu Bakr Musliyar, had to
leave the movement due to some irresponsible activities. They have formed and
are working for the All India Sunni Jamiat Ulema. The activities of this sect
have caused great dissension and great loss in the Muslim community as well.
The Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama is one of the most
influential and credible movements among Kerala Muslims. The Samastha Kerala
Jamiyyathul Ulema is the only authoritative body of scholars that preserves all
the traditions and legacies traditionally adopted by the Muslim community,
moving from decentralized leadership to centralized ones.
Members of
Mushavara who were present at the Kozhikode District Registrar's Office (Reg.
S.1. 1934-35) on November 12, 1934 under the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama
Societies Registration Act
1. Ahmedkutty Moulavi Pang (President)
2. Kulambil Abdulbari Moulavi, Valakkulam (Vice
President)
3. Kunnummal Mamumthodiyil Abdul Qadir Moulavi, Mankada
Pallippuram (Vice President)
4. Moulavi, Fazil PK. Mohammad Meeran Musliar, Tiruvalli
(Vice President)
5. Ambalappuram Imbichahmad Moulavi Farook (Vice
President)
6. Mohammad Haji Kozhikode (Secretary) at the old church
house
7. Eranjikal Ahmad Moulavi Farook (Assistant Secretary)
8. Valiya Kunengal Mohammad Moulavi Mudakkara, Kozhikode
(Assistant Secretary)
9. New Mammat Koyahaji Kozhikode (Treasurer)
10. Putharambath Shihabuddin Abu Saadat Ahmad Koya
Moulavi Chaliyam
11. Puttalam torture Mohammad Moulavi Beypore
12. Syed Abdurahman Muhammadali Flowers Mambat
13. Accepted by Karimpanakkal Muhammadkutty Moulavi
14. Kunhahmad Moulavi Irimpalassery in Kolappuram
15. Abdurahman Musliyar Kanjiramukku at Karuveliparambil
in Panayikkulam
16. Moulavi Kalpakancherry, Kunjipokkar,
Cheriyamundamkundil
17. Unyalikutty Moulavi Kuttipala in Pokkavil
18. Mohammad Moulavi Ponnani in Kodambiyakath
19. Noukath Marakarkutty Moulavi Manjeri
20. Moulavi Mambadu, a native of Karimpanakkal
21. Madathodiyil Kappat Mammat Moulavi Malappuram
22. Shepherd Ali Hassan Moulavi Tirur
23. Bavamoulavi Vadakara alone in the west of Palakkad
24. Abdullah Musliar Thuneri in Thalassery new house
25. Pallot Moosakutty Haji Kannur
26. Kanniyath Ahmad Musliar Vazhakkad
27. Abdurrahman Moulavi Farook in the house of Udinur
Maingan
28. Owingal Abdurahman Musliyar Malappuram
29. Unnidu Moulavi Malappuram on the rock at Kuriman
30. Mammunni Moulavi Pookottur in Kuriman
31. Mammathkoya Moulavi Kozhikode in the south
32. Mammat Mulla Kozhikode at Adakkani House, Kozhikode
33. Syed Ahmad Imbichikoya Thangal Kozhikode at
Koyaveettil
34. Idiyangara Church House Kunjikoyamolla Idiyangara,
Kozhikode
35. Ummat Muringekkal Abdul Ali alias Komu Moulavi
Panayathil Mudaris, paraPpanangadi.
36. Kunjappa Moulavi Cheruthuruthy in Thankayam
37. Karimpanakkal Ahmad Moulavi Mannarkkad
38. Abdul Qadir Moulavi Kundotti at Kolloli Chevayoor
field
39. Thondikodan Kunjain Moulavi Koyappa Kundotti
40. Aboobacker Molla Kozhikode at Idiyangara Church House
Witnesses:
1) Khan Sahib v. Atacoya Thangal Ponnani
2) Malappuram Khasi Khan Bahadur OPM Pearls
Varakkal Ba Alavi
Mullakoya Thangal
It is estimated
that there are about 500 prophetic families internationally. It is estimated
that there are about forty khabilas (surnames) in Kerala.
The family
names of the Sadats in Kerala are: 1) Shihabuddin, 2) Mauladdavila, 3) Hydros,
4) Jifri, 5) Bukhari, 6) Bafakih, 7) Alubadami, 8) Alubil Faqih, 9) Ba Alavi,
10) Jamalullali, 11) Ahdal , 12) Aideed, 13) Qaht, 14) Bahassan, 15) Ashtwiri,
16) Alhaddad, 17) Kharid, 18) Alufaqih, 19) Alu Hamroon, 20) Almusawa, 21)
Alumukhaisil, 22) Mashhoor, 23) Jilani, 24) sculptor, 25). Alussahir, 26)
Alujunaid, 27) Alul Bahshi, 28) Alu Moula Khaila, 29) Alubaneban, 30) Ba Arood,
31) Alul Hasani, 32) Turabi, 33) Alu Mumfar, 34) Alu Munawwar, 35) Alulhadi, 36
) Saqqaf, 37) Makhdi, 38) Al-Mushayyak, 39) Al-Dahab.
Syed Mohammad Ba
Alavi Thangal was the father of Varakkal Mullakoya. Syed Abdurahman Ba Alavi
Mullakoya Thangal was the founding president of the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul
Ulama, the highest religious organization in Kerala, formed in 1926.
Syed Mohammad
Ba Alavi They were both married. His first wife was Ayesha Marakkarakat Sharifa
Cheriyabeevi. The first child born in this marriage was Syed Muhammad Kunji
Sitikoya Thangal and the second son was Mullakoya Thangal (born 1840). The
third is Sharifa Ayesha Mullabeevi.
Varakkal Mullakoya's father was secondly married to Syed
Abdurrahman Bafaki, their father Syed Abdul Qadir Bafaki, their father Syed
Mohammad Atakoya and their sister Sharifa Zainab Atabiwi. In this marriage he
had four sons, Syed Fazal Pookoya Thangal, Syed Ahmad Atakoya Thangal, Syed
Alavi Koya Thangal and Syed Cheriya Koya Thangal, and three daughters, Sharifa
Ayesha Beekunju Beevi, Sharifa Khadeeja Cheriya Imbichi Beevi and Sharifa Muthu
Beevi. Varakkal Mullakoya Thangal married Fatima in 1858. But there were no
children in it.
Mullakoya Thangal was a scholar of Arabic, Persian and
Urdu. They held a high position in the Arakkal royal palace at Kannur. They
were in charge of the religious ceremonies at the palace. The Nizam's
government in Hyderabad also respected them. The British government has also
honored them. Varakkal (Puthiyangadi) trains were allowed to stop. Many
visitors came to see them regularly in those days.
They had a
close relationship with Sir William Logan, the Collector of Kozhikode, the
author of the Malabar Manual. Varakkal Mullakoya Thangal Ba Alavi, who was an
athani of the orphans, died in A.D. 1932 (Hijra 1352 Sha'ban 17). That rich
life, which lasted until he was 92, was devoted to religious service until his
death. The great resting place is at Varakkal Makham in Puthiyangadi,
Kozhikode. Until his death, he was the president of Samastha. They had modest
financial facilities. At that time, they were the main tax payers in the
government.
Many of the
Sayyids living in Kozhikode, Pattikad, Vettichira, Iringavoor and Kuttipuram in
Kerala today belong to the Baalavi family. Sayyid Hamid Ba Alavi, who came to
Kozhikode from Makkah, cannot be said to be a total of Thangans, as the family
of the Prophet is known as 'Ba Alavi' and Lakhab and Kunyat are not known. It
may have been through the Thangans who came to Kerala from Hallarmouth or some
other place, or the Hallaramis themselves may have been known as Ba Alavi.
Aboobacker
Kunjikhasi (died 1884) was a prominent scholar of the Kozhikode Khasi family,
Maulana Kilsingan (d. 1884) was an eminent scholar, moment poet and author of
many books. Syed Ali Attas Madinah and Abdullah al-Maghribi were also his
gurus.
Generations
from Syed Hamid Ali Baalavi Thangal to Syed Baalavi Varakkal Mullakoya Thangal
were sanctuaries in the religious and material affairs of Muslim Kerala.
Mullakoya They were not fortunate enough to have children. They left this world
by giving birth to the great movement Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulema as a
refuge for Muslim Kerala. The mausoleum where Varakkal Thangal and his
grandparents rested and the mosque and its surroundings built by them are all
owned by Samastha today. They and their fathers belonged to the noble Baalavi
Qabila of the Syed family. They were all great scholars, Sufis and great men,
and they possessed many miraclesShaikhuna Shamsul Ulama EK It is worth
mentioning throughout history that the final resting place of Aboobacker
Musliar was at Varakkal Makham.
Many great men
were killed during the Wahhabi massacre in Saudi Arabia. It is said that some
Madinahs sought refuge in Puthiyangadi at that time and later settled in
various parts of Kerala.
People from all
over Kerala used to reach their homes at Puthiyangadi Mullakoya by train. The
old name of the present Westhill railway station was 'Varakkal'. We reached
Puthiyangadi by getting off at 'Varakkal' station. That is why those who come
from Durain are reluctant to say that they are drawing.
The road to the
Puthiyangadi mausoleum (connecting the Kozhikode-Kannur road and the beach
road) is called 'Koya Road'. After the demise of the Mullakoyathas, the
Kozhikode Municipality renamed it as Koyarod in their memory.
(After the
death of Kottumala Ustad, the Malappuram Municipal Corporation renamed
Kalambadi Road, Kottumala Aboobacker Musliar Road, where Ustad's residence,
mausoleum and Kottumala Memorial CoplumClass are located).
Varakkal
Mullakoya They were highly regarded in the material realm as well as in the
spiritual realm. British officials, including the Collector, visited them and
discussed the problems of the Muslims and worked out solutions according to
their views. Special horse-drawn carriages were prepared for the journey to the
Arakkal Palace. On the road from Kozhikode Puthiyangadi to Kannur Palace, you
can understand the recognition given to them by the King of Kannur who had
prepared coconuts. Advise on administrative matters. They corresponded with
kings inside and outside India, writing in Arabic, Urdu and Persian, and
overseeing the churches and palaces under the dynasty. Logan Saip's closeness
with them has been very helpful in including descriptions of Muslims in the
Malabar Manual. Logan translated the concept into books such as Tuhfatul
Mujahideen. They had received many honors and positions from the government.
They also used their contact with the Saips to learn English.
During their
lifetime, Samastha held five conventions. The first conference was held in
February 1927 at Tanur, the second in December of the same year in Molur, the
third in January 1929 at Chemmankuzha, the fourth in March 1930 at Mannarkkad
and the fifth in March 1931 at Velliancherry. Albayan, the front page
newspaper, started publishing after the Velliancherry conference in '29. They
left this world after enjoying the growth of Samastha for six years. They have
set aside their graves in the Puthiyangadi mausoleum. Birth and death dates
have also been recorded. May God include us in their blessings with their
blessings.
Born 1840. Death: 1932 (d. 1351 Sha'ban 17)
Karimpanakkal Ahmad Musliar
He was the
foremost scholar of the formation of the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama and
was the second of six children of Karimpanakal Ahmad Musliar and Karimpanakal
Kunjalan-Kadiyamunni. Moineen is the brother of Haji, Komu and Kunyamu, and
sisters are Fatima and Beavis.
Born in 1293 AH,
he completed his primary education and later completed his religious studies
with a number of scholars. Veliankode Thattara Kuttyamu Musliar, Makhdoom
Puthiyakathu Kunjan Bava Musliar (Ponnani) and Ancharakandi Ahmad Musliar are
prominent among the gurus.
He has conducted Dars at Madanul Uloom Arabic College
(Mannarkkad), Naduvile Palli (Thirurangadi), Moothakara Palli (Kozhikode), Kapp
Juma Masjid and Vandoor Juma Masjid. He was the owner of a large number of
disciples and the author of many books.
Prominent among
his disciples were Pangil Ahmadkutty Musliar, one of the top leaders of
Samastha, eminent orator Aripra Moiteen Haji, Kunnappally Hyder Musliar who
wrote 'Sharah' for Irshadul Yafiq and Mannarkkad Urdu Kunjimuhammed Musliar.
Once his books were drenched in rain. Seeing that it had
been kept in the sun for drying, the British Saip asked who owned all these
books. When he found out that Ahmad belonged to a Muslim, the white man
rewarded him and honored the scholar.
He died at the age of 59 on a Monday Luhr 1352 (1935) AH. The lion's share
of his life and the end of his life spent in churches was at Mannarkkad
Jummaath Church itself. The bench on which he lay to receive death is still
kept in the local Qutub Khana Ahmad Musliar's grave is in the north - west
corner of the mosque. Only the great can make life and death a vision.
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