Biography of Imam Shafi (ra)

Imaam's Family Lineage (Father's Side): Muhammad bin Idriss bin al-Abbas bin Usman bin Shafi' ibn al-Sa'ib bin Ubaid bin `Abd Yazid bin Haashim bin al-Muttalib bin `Abd Manaaf bin Qusayy bin Kilaab bin Murrah. The Imaam's Lineage connects with the Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam)'s Lineage from `Abd Manaaf bin Qusayy.

Imaam's Family Lineage (Mother's Side): Fatimah bint `Abdullah bin al-Hasan bin al-Hussain ibn Ali bin Abi Talib. The relations of the mother say that the only two to be born Haashimi in the family lineage were Hadhrat Ali bin Abi Talib and al-Imaam Al-Shafi'ee.

Place of Birth: Imaam Shafi' (RA) was born in the year 150 A.H. the year the Great Imaam Abu Hanifah had passed away in. He was born in Ghizza (Asqalaan) in Palestine. When he was two year old his mother took him to a tribe in al-Hijaz who were dwellers of the country of Yemen. His mother kept him there until he reached the age of ten years. A time came when she felt that the family was in jeopardy of being forgotten and wasted so she took her son (Imaam Shafi'ee) to Makkah.

His Education: The Imaam was from a very poor family in his youth and when he was sent to school his family could not afford to pay the teacher for his teachings. The teacher used to inadequately teach the children and anytime he taught something inadequately and then left the children, the Imaam would seize the opportunity and teach them the teacher's lesson and suffice the children. When the teacher would see this and he understood that the Imaam was doing it he let him continue to do so. This way the Imaam would suffice his tuition through satisfying the teacher by teaching the children his lesson. This continued and the Imaam learned the whole Qur'an by the time he reached seven years.

The Imaam himself used to say: "After I finished learning the Qur'an I would go to the Masjid and sit with the Scholars the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) and Islamic matters. I used to live in Makkah among tent dwellers in such a state of poverty that I could not even afford to by paper to write, so I would write on bones instead."

It is also reported that the Imaam used to recite Hadith in the Masjid of the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) at the age of thirteen years old. It is also reported that the Imaam's voice was very melodious and sweet. Al-Haakim reports by the authority of Bahr bin Nasr saying: "When we wanted to cry we would say come let us go to this young Muttalibee man to hear him recite the Qur'an. We would reach him and he would initiate his recitation until when the people would start falling down in front of him and the sounds of everyone weeping and yelling could be heard by him he would stop."

His Teachers: Among his eminent teachers were:

1. Muslim bin Khalid al-Zangi (a Mufti of Makkah during the year 180 A.H. (796 A.D.)

2. Sufyaan bin Uyainah al-Hilaali (one of the three distinguished scholars of that time in Makkah)

3. Ibrahim bin Yahya (a scholar of Madinah)

4. Malik bin Anas (Imaam Shafi'ee used to recite Hadith to Imaam Malik after the memorizing of his book, Muwatta Imaam Malik). The Imaam stayed in Madinah until Imaam Malik passed away in the year 179 A.H. (790 A.D.)

5. Wakee' bin al-Jarraah bin Maleeh al-Kofi

6. Muhammad bin Hasan al-Shaibaani (a scholar of Busrah, and distinguished student of the Great Imaam Abu Hanifah (RA)

7. Hammaad bin Usama al-Haashimi al-Kofi

8. Abdul-Wahhab bin Abdul-Majeed al-Busri

His Marriage: He married Hameedah bint Nafi' bin Unaisah bin `Amr ibn Usman bin Affan.

Some Distinctive Characteristics:

1. His eloquent style of speech and abundant knowledge of the Arabic language

2. His Family Lineage-as a set standard reported by al-Hakam bin `Abdil-Muttalib that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, "Indeed Banu Haashim and Banu al-Muttalib are the same (ie. of the same family lineage). (Ibn Majah, 22, Kitaabul-Wasaaya/46 Chapter Division of Khumus/ Hadith No. 2329

3. Complete memorization of the Qur'an with recognition of its rules and its implications in all aspects of Islamic Knowledge of which others during his time did not yet reach to

4. His deep foresight in Hadith and comprehension of authentic and defective narrations

5. His understanding in the principles of Hadith and Fiqh

6. His rulings in Hadith Mursal (incompletely transmitted narrations) and completely transmitted narrations.

7. Imaam Ahmed bin Hanbal used to say about Imaam Shafi'ee, "Our napes were in the hands of the Companions of Abu Hanifah (RA) when it came to hadith (ie. we were inclined to them more) until we saw Imaam Shafi'ee, he was the most knowledgeable in the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) that he would even suffice one who was not well informed in Hadith.

8. Al-Karaabeesi says about the Imaam, "Al-Shafi'ee was a mercy from Allah upon the followers of the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam).

9. Al-Humaidee says, "We used to want to refute the arguments of the Ashab-ul-Ra'iy, but we were not well informed to do so until Imaam Shafi'ee came along and opened up the way for us.

10. Ibn Raahway was asked, "How did Imaam Shafi'ee compose all these books at such a young age?" He replied, "Allah SWT made him intelligent and mature minded in just his youth."

11. Rabi' says, "We were just sitting awhile in the Knowledge Circle of Imaam Shafi'ee after the Great Imaam's demise when a Bedouin Arab came along and said asked about where is the sun and moon of this circle. When we told him that he had passed away he started weeping heavily, and then said may Allah have mercy upon him and forgive him for verily he was one who opened up the veils of proofs through his explanations and closed the mouths of his disputer and opponent. He used to wash the blackened faces of their shame and disgrace and opened the closed doors with intellect and understanding. Then he turned away and left."

His Humbleness:

Al-Hasan bin Abdul-Aziz al-Jarwi al-Misri reported form Imaam Shafi'ee used to say, "I have never debated with someone who I want to make a mistake, nor do I possess any knowledge that I want to keep to myself, rather that it should be with all and not just related to me."

He also said, "I have never debated with someone who I want to make a mistake. And I have never debated someone except I say to them, O' Allah, put the truth in his heart and on his tongue. If I am on the truth he will follow me, and if he is on the truth then I will follow him."

A Scholar of Quraish:

Imaam Ahmed bin Hanbal is reported to have said, "When I am questioned about some matter that I do not know of I say to myself Imaam Shafi'ee knows about this and he will have some say in it, because he is an `Alim (Scholar) of Quraish. And the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, An Alim of Quraish fills the earth with knowledge." (al-Manaaqib, Lil-Baihaqi, Vol. 1, Page 54)

Al-Raazi says, "This Hadith is attainable by a man who possesses three characteristics: 1. that he is from Quraish 2. that he has abundant knowledge among religious scholars 3. that his abundant knowledge will indeed reach from east to west of the world

After saying this Al-Raazi says, "The man described above is no other than Al-Shafi'ee." (Musnad of Abu Dawood Al-Tabalusi, p. 39-40)

The Imaam is from Quraish and the following other Ahadith (narrations) are indications towards him:

1. Abdullah bin Masood (RA) narrates from the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) as saying, "Do not curse at the Quraish, for verily a scholar from there fills the earth with knowledge. O'Allah, you have made their first taste your punishment, now make the last of them taste your gift and favor." (Musnad of Abu Dawood Al-Tabalusi, p. 39-40)

2. Abu Hurairah (RA) narrates that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, "O'Allah, Guide the Quraish, for verily a scholar from there fills the earth with knowledge. O'Allah, just you have made them taste your punishment, now let them taste your gift and favor." He made this supplication three times. (al-Khateeb fee al-tarikh, V.2, P.61)

3. Imaam Al-Shafi'ee is Quraishi and Muttalibi. One hadith says, "Indeed Banu Haashim and Banu al-Muttalib are the same (ie. of the same family lineage). The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) then put his fingers of both hands together. (Al-Sunan al-Kubra', V.6, P.340)

4. In one narration the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, "Indeed, at the beginning of every hundred years Allah SWT sends a reformer of this Ummah who will revive the Ummah in religion. (Al-Mustadrik, V.4, P.522, Al-Khateeb fee al-tarikh, V.2, P.61)

His Children:

First Child's Name: Abu Usman, Muhammad (was a judge in Madinah, grew up in Syria) Second Child's Name: Fatimah Third Child's Name: Zainab His Going to Egypt: The Imaam went to Egypt in the year 199 A.H. (814/815 A.D.) during the beginning of the Mamun Khilafah. He went back to Baghdad for a month then again returned to Egypt and stayed until his demise in the year 204 A.H. (819/820 A.D.)

His Writings and Books:

1. Al-Risalah al-Qadeemah (Kitaabul-Hujjah)

2. Al-Risalah al-Jadeedah

3. Ikhtilaaful-Hadith

4. Ibtaal-al-Istihsaan

5. Ahkaam-ul-Qur'an

6. Biyaadhul-Fardh

7. Sifatul-al-Amr wal-Nahiy

8. Ikhtilaaf Malik wal-Shafi'ee

9. Ikhtilaaf-al-Iraqiyeen

10. Ikhtilaaf Muhammad bin Hasan

11. Fadha'il Quraish

12. Kitaabul-Umm 13. Kitaabul-Sunan

His Demise:

The Imaam became very sick at the end of his life with hemmariodal pain and passed away in Egypt on Thursday night after Isha' Prayer after performing Maghrib Prayer on the last day of Rajab. We was buried in Cairo, Egypt on Friday in the year 204 A.H. (819/820 A.D.) His Masjid in Cairo can be visited in the Imaam Al-Shafi'ee Neighborhood. May Allah be pleased with him. Ameen. Translated by Adil Khan on 11th of Shabaan, 1422 A.H. from Kitaabul-Umm, Printed in Beirut, Lebanon.

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Samastha Ulama Conference [Scholar’s Meet]started at Kottakkal

Weaving a new lesson to Kerala muslim history, Samastha Ulama Conference [Scholar’s Meet] , Malappuram in the eve of Tuesday. It will end on Thursday 5pm. It is first time in the history of Kerala Muslims, selected 10000 Islamic scholars of Kerala gathering for scholastic discussion of Islam and modern problems which challenge the religion. The conference was inaugurated by the Grant Mufthi of Dubai Ahamed Abdul Azeez. He said in his inaugural address that he was thrilled by seeing the extent of religious freedom that India has allotted to her Muslim minorities. He wondered about the peaceful co-existence of Muslims in a pluralistic society like India and the varieties of methods the traditional Islamic scholars have adopted to propagate Islam peacefully in a secular environment. He further noted that the huge crowd of scholar-delegates the conference has drawn from the different localities of India is the testimony that Islam is a uniquely live presence everywhere in the country. The session was presided over by Samastha Jamiyathul Ulama president Tajul Ulama Sayyid Abdur Rahman al Bukhari Ullal, on the title of conference ‘Islam for Totality’. In his address he said that the Islam is the religion of completeness. It put forward the solutions for the problems of the world. Message of conference was conveyed by Sunni Yuvajana Sangham(SYS) Gen Secretary, Perode Abdu Rahiman Saquafi.

The second session of the conference, ‘Ideology Summit’ started at 6.45pm. The session was headed by E. Sulaiman Musliyar,Vice President of Samastha Jamyiathul Ulama. Sheikh Aboobacker, Gen Secretary of All India Sunni Jamiyathul Ulama presented a paper on ‘Al-Ashaira’. In his paper, he noted that Imam Ash-hari came forward with renaissance teachings when anti-Islamic sounds were raised within the religion and Islamic ideology was widely misgiven. He secured the great true ideology of Islam from the hands of religious reformers who vested interests. The teaching of ‘Parallel Islamist’ paved the way for Muslim dis unity and extremist tendencies. Ahlussunath wal Jamah is the right path of Islam which constitute the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammed [PBUH] and his followers.

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Dubai Grand Mufti Dr. Ahmed Abdul Aziz Haddad inaugurated Samastha Ulama Conference

Dubai Grand Mufti Dr. Ahmed Abdul Aziz Haddad inaugurated a conference of Islamic scholars at Kottakkal in the southern Indian state of Kerala on Wednesday.

The grand mufti stressed on the totality of Islam. "Islam is the religion that stands for humanity and human unity," he said.
The Islamic scholars of Kerala are role models for the whole world, the mufti pointed out.
He also commended the unity among different religious communities in the state.
The mufti said he was thrilled by the extent of religious freedom that India has provided to its Muslim minorities
He highlighted the peaceful co-existence of Muslims in a pluralistic society like India and the varieties of methods Islamic scholars have adopted to propagate Islam peacefully in a secular environment.
Samastha President Sayyid Abdurahman Al-Bukhari presided over the conference, which is attended by 10,000 selected scholars from Kerala and other parts of India.
In his address, he pointed out that Islam is the religion of completeness. It put forward solutions to global issues.
Sheikh Aboobacker Ahmad, general secretary of All India Sunni Jamiyathul Ulama, E. Sulaiman Musliyar, Syed Umar Al-Farooque and M. A. Abdul Qader Musliyar among leading scholars who presided over various sessions.
Sayyid Ahmed Al-Rifae, an Islamic scholar from Baghdad, is attending the conference.
It is for the first time in the history of Kerala that Islamic scholars have gathered in such large numbers in the state to discuss key issues.

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Holy Hair of prohet Muhammad Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم)

   
Verily Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) is Allah’s beloved. Allah has given countless blessings to his beloved. With Allah’s special mercy anything and everything related to Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) is a blessing. Believers know this and they take every opportunity to grasp it.

We have seen in recent past some events related to sacred hair of Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) which received public attention. One of such events was handing over of the sacred hair as stated in my previous post Sacred Hair of Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) in India. Consequently believers in south Indian state, Kerala became very happy. Their leader announced a plan to construct a grand mosque worth of 400 million Indian Rupees to have an honorable home for the Sacred Relic. The public acceptance got for this mission suggested that believers are ready to spend in respect of their beloved Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) even it is 4000 million.

But sorry to say that there are some critics airing skeptical comments showing their uneasiness on the ‘Sacred Hair’. Some question the authenticity of it and some others vary on the length of it. One would feel sorry for them as their allegations are baseless without proofs or historical evidences.




A brief study I have made on the subject revealed many miraculous facts on Hair of Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم).

•It won’t decay by passage of time.
•It grows as time passes.
•It splits into multiples.
•It moves by itself once kept in Majlis al Dikr (Gathering to remember Allah).
•It often glows in dark.

Respected scholar Yousuf Ismail Yousuf al Nabhani (يوسف اسماعيل النبهاني) from Palestine (1849–1932) mentions in his book ‘Jawahir al Bihar’ (جواهر البحار في فضائل النبي المختار) narration from Great Scholar Abd al-Ghani al-Nabulsi ( عبد الغني النابلسي رضي الله عنه). Nabulsi (1641 – 1731), a Damascus bound scholar during his visit to Madinah Shareef met a scholar from India named Gulam Muhammad.

This Indian scholar used to read them ‘’Futoohat al Malakiyyah’ (فتوحات الملكية) authored by Great Shaikh Muhyidhin al Arabi (رضي الله عنه). He explained on availability of many Sacred Hairs in India and its supernatural behaviors. Those hairs are exhibited during 9^th of month Rabiul Awwal every year for public to have blessings. The Indian scholar explained that some hairs will move by self and he had witnessed it. Some hairs grow and some of them offshoot new hairs.

Some historians reported that a rightful Indian king Nooruddin al Shaheed had a collection of Sacred Hairs in his stock. He made a ‘wasiyah’ (will letter) to keep the Hairs in his eyes after his death and was done so.

Another incident about ‘Sacred Hair’ is narrated by great Indian saint Shah Waliullah Muhaddith Dehlavi (رضي الله عنه) (1703 – 1762) in his book ‘Hirz al Thameen fi Mubasharaatin Nabiyil Ameen’. His father told that once he was ill and he saw Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) in dream. He explained about his illness to Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) and He (صلى الله عليه و سلم) found a cure for it and from His (صلى الله عليه و سلم) blessed beard left two hairs. He instantly recovered and when woke up, both the blessed hairs were in his hand. Shah Waliullah writes, “My father gave me one from the blessed hairs.”

It is wonderful, isn’t it? Those who know the meaning of Prophetic Miracle won’t need more to believe it. But others who might try to measure with physical scales will find it hard to digest. According to Shaikh Abd al-Ghani al-Nabulsi, Allah has granted special life pattern to parts belonging to Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم).

There were many miracles shown by Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) to his people only to be denied by many. One of them is the moon splitting incident as Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) had shown full moon split and separated to two parts of the horizon. Many people in Makkah who watched it by own eyes didn’t believe it. Surprisingly a king from India saw it and set his sail to Makkah to embrace Islam. (Check Tajudhin Al Hindi (Raliya Allahu Anhu for details).

Similarly another great miracle of Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) Al Isra’ wal Mieraj (الاسراء و المعراج) was denied and scrutinized by Makkah infidels. But, see the Great Sahabi Abu Bakr al Siddiq (رضي الله عنه) accepted it without a rethink. It is ‘Eeman’, the real faith which many fail to posses.

Now the onus is on us. Believing it or not is one’s own choice. But don’t bully it by posting and circulating unnecessary emails which will tarnish image of our Ummah in public. If one can’t digest it, better for him to keep quite.

Special thanks to the brother who has sent me the photos of the event at Ahmad Muhammad Al Khazraji ‘s home with many close up images revealing the ‘Sacred Hairs’.

Source of Article Bin Batuta



Recently enough, Shaikh Ahmad Muhammad Al Khazraji (طول الله عمره), a descendant from Khazraj tribe of Madinah in Abu Dhabi have a healthy collection of many ‘Sacred Hairs’ having fail proof authentic certificate. I have posted an article before on it Sacred Hair of Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم), a precious collection!


He exhibits the Blessed Relic to public on 23rd night of Ramadan. One respected brother has posted the news here شعرات من رأس الحبيب عليه السلام. He has mentioned the miraculous behavior of the Hair growing by itself.

One young Indian scholar now doing his doctorate in Al Azhar University has recounted explanations given by Shaikh Ahmad Muhammad Al Khazraji during his recent visit to him. The Shaikh tells that some hairs in his collection grow 1.7 to 2.5% in a year.

Interestingly enough he has noticed new hairs being added up in his collection. Curious to know, he has shown the new hairs to fire to check whether it burns. No, it has surpassed the test ensuring that it was derived from the original hair of Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم)! He also noticed some hairs moving by itself upon kept in Majlis al Dikr (مجلس الذكر) and some glowing in dark.


Fitting to their unparalleled privilege, government of U.A.E has recently published stamps as a respect to his father Muhammad Al Khazraji (رحمة الله عليه). His father had served as Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs in U.A.E.

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Kerala high court gives approval for starting Islamic Bank in State

Kochi, Thursday, February 03, 2011: The Kerala High Court today gave approval for commencing the operation of an Islamic Bank in State.


The High Court rejected the petition filed by Janata Party President Dr. Subramanian Swamy challenging the sanction given by the Kerala Government for starting the Islamic Bank.

Earlier, the Kerala High Court directed the State government and the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) to ensure that a newly formed banking company, said to be based on Islamic principles, did not commence its operations until further orders.

A Bench of Chief Justice S.R. Bannurmath and Justice Thottathil B. Radhakrishnan passed the interim direction on a public interest writ petition by Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy challenging a government order according sanction for registration of the Islamic finance service company by the KSIDC.

Swamy argued that the Government action was against the country’s secular principle and would lead to similar demands from other religions.
As per the Government order, 11 per cent of the equity would be held by the KSIDC. This showed the identification of the KSIDC with Islam. The setting up of a company with co-ownership of the state was “antithetical” to equal treatment of all religions. The Shariah-compliant operation of the company would also mean imposing prohibitions under the Shariah law, Subramanian Swamy said.

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Holy Hair of Muhammad Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) in India



Sacred hair of Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) with certificate of authenticity is being handed over to Shaikh Aboobacker Ahmad



  It is quiet sensational! Words can’t express the feelings if one is given possession authority of sacred hair of Rasoolullah(صلى الله عليه و سلم), verily Allah’s beloved. The emotion is paramount if one loves Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) and he is offered to keep the sacred traces with full authority.

The sacred hair handing over event held during Markaz Conference was really emotional. Shaikh Ahmad Al Khazraji, Abu Dhabi, UAE handed over one hair of Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) to renowned Indian Scholar Shaikh Aboobacker Ahmad during the conference with a massive crowd watching virtually breathless with tears in their eyes. The event was telecasted live over internet allowing many to witness glimpse of it round the world.

The Sacred Hair was handed over after reading names of greats who inherited it starting from era of Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) till date. Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) during his Hajj pilgrimage (الحجة الوداع) had distributed his hairs to his companions. The companions kept them sacredly and passed over to next generation. Passing from generations to generations many such hairs are available now kept with high dignity in many parts of the world.

The document of authenticity relating to the sacred hair is being signed by Shaikh Aboobacker Ahmad

Shaikh Ahmad Al Khazraji, son of Shaikh Muhammed Al Khazraji, former Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, United Arab Emirates inherits many traces belonging to Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم). He is a descendant from Khazraj tribe, one of the prominent tribe in Yathrib (Madinah) at the era of Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم). They are ‘Ansars’ as they welcomed and offered unmatched helps to Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) and his companions migrated from Makkah.

Shaikh Ahmad Al Khazraji used to exhibit his sacred collections to general public in his home in Abu Dhabi on 12th night of Rabiul Awwal. He dips the hairs in water and presents bottles of that water to the keen visitors on the day.

Shaikh Ahmad Al Khazraji, has mentioned that he got order from Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) through dream to hand over the hair to the leader of pious Muslims in Kerala. Markaz already keeps one hair of Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) which was collected from another source.

Markaz conference is conducted biannually or tri annually to grant certificates to young Islamic Sharia graduates and Quran Hafizs. A huge crowd of around a million people were present at the vicinity of Markaz Conference. Markaz is an Islamic educational center located in south Indian city Kozhikode, Kerala which teaches principles and practices of Ahlu Sunnah wal Jamaa’h. Markaz also offers quality education to thousands of students on various trades and skills apart from its rudimentary ethics of teaching Islamic Sharia.



Dr.Sheikh Ali Gumaa , Egypt Grand Mufthi



Another notable incident during the conference was presentation given by Dr. Ali Jomaa to Scholars of Markaz. Dr. Ali Jomaa, Grand Mufti Egypt is a dignitary respected by Muslims all over the world. He is a noted preacher and author of many books on Islamic faith and jurisprudence. He presented ‘sanad’ the certificate of authenticity he has being keeping relating to various scholars of Madhab of Imam Shafii to Shaikh Abubacker Ahmad during the conference.

Markaz with more than 30 years of experience in breeding Islamic pundits has started spreading its wings to other states of India like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, West Bengal, Andamn Nicobar Islands and Kashmir. Shaikh Aboobcker Ahmad, one of the founders of this unparalleled institution is a famous scholar, author of many books and a good preacher. His long term vision and hard work in setting up the Markaz has paid off with the sort of appreciations Markaz getting from worldwide Scholars.

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Markaz Anniversay: Conference on National Security ‘Outstanding’

Celebrating the 33rd anniversary and 15th convocation, Markaz staged an astounding conference on national security.  The event was inaugurated by Sri Mullappalli Ramachandran, The union Minister of State for Home Affairs.  The Union Minister of State for Agriculture was the chief guest.  The dignitaries who participated included: opposition leader Sri Oommen Chandi, E.T. Muhammad Basheer, Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar, K.E. Ismail MP, Advocate P.T.A. Raheem MLA, Justice Akbarali Chennai, UC Raman MLA,  Aryadan Mohammed MLA, MP Veerendra Kumar, Dr. MK Muneer, C.Moyin Kutty,etc.

The openning address made by Sri Mullappalli Ramachandran, The union Minister of State for Home Affairs:

Our nation is the outcome of the sacrifice rendered by millions of selfless Indians.  Freedom and democracy are as important for us as the air we breathe.  This country is the dream of hundreds of martyrs.  So it is our duty to make sure that our nation remains proud and strong in spite of the challenges from within and without.

National security is our top priority.   No nation can overlook the internal threats posed by the anti-national elements within such as: extremism, fanaticism, terrorism, etc.  It is part of our security policy that we crack down on those destabilizing factors. It demands us to be proactive and urges us to resort to defensive or protective measures.

We have been facing internal menaces from militant outfits like Maoists, violent tribal groups from Gurka, Nagas, Bodos, etc.  As a free nation we have to approach these issues strategically compromising on the solidarity of the country.

A militant organization called Gorkha Janmukti Morcha has been using violence as a means to achieve their ends.  The hard work and perseverance of the Central Home Ministry resulted in the formation of Darjeeling Gorkha Parishad and the issued are being resolved though negotiations.

 Threats from Leftwing Extremism

The Maoist terror is escalating in the middle northern states of India.  They are violently active in Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha provinces of Maharashtra, eastern Orissa, eastern West Bengal, northern Andra Pradesh, etc.  Maoism gained momentum in these parts due to the social backwardness, poverty, illiteracy, unemployment, etc.  These leftist extremists have caused considerable human loss for CRPF.  Central government has not resorted to armed crack down on Nexelites so far.  Instead, we are attempting to eliminate the root causes for their growth.  We are trying to ensure the basic amenities of the people of these areas.  The union government has recently offered 55 Nexal-infested districts financial aid of over 2500 crores.  The government has already launched a number of developmental programmes in order to improve their standard of life.

 The Issues of North Eastern States

The north eastern states of Sikkim, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh were enjoying peace and security.  Unfortunately the separatist violent activities which started in Nagaland spread across the state borders to the neighboring states of Assam and Manipur.  Meghalaya and Tripura are also facing minor disturbances.  Thanks to the endeavors of the central government, situations in the north eastern states are improving.  Death toll has gone considerably down.   Public support has dwindled drastically.  The youth, who were otherwise part of the militant outfits, are disposing of their extreme ideologies and cooperating with the rehabilitation process.

 The Disturbed Valley

Kashmir is an integral part of the country.  Initially Kashmir did not join either with India or Pakistan during the partition.  Later on they joined India with under some conditions.  In respect of the contract Kashmir enjoy special privileges.  Ever since it has been a state any other states in India.  However, our neighbouring nation has deliberately been keeping Kashmir a burning issue.  They succeeded in influencing a portion of the Kashmiris offering money, means and militant training.

Jammu and Ladak are still peaceful comparatively.    The proportion of separatists are very minute compared to the rest of peace-loving patriotic Kashmiris.  Except for a short period for presidential rule, Kashmiris have always had democratically elected governments in the state.  Central government has been implementing different plans in the valley, aimed at bringing in long lasting peace.  The forces are strictly advised to abide by international human right norms.

 Peaceful Malabar

Malabar had a significant role in our freedom struggle.  Malabar has given birth to great freedom fighters like Kunhali Marakkar, Pazhashi Raja, K.P. Keshava Menon, Kelappan, etc.  We have always maintained that peaceful patriotic vein.  Unfortunately, the recent developments show that even the South is not impenetrable for anti-national forces.  We need to stand united against these forces of the dark.  It is our cooperation between the public and the government that will help us nip those miscreants in the bud.

 The challenges faced by the Muslims of Malabar

Historically speaking the Indian Muslims have completely assimilated to this land.  They have a very healthy secular mind set.  Muslims have established an inseparable bond with this soil through centuries. They stood firmly against the British imperialists.  Their patriotic spirits went across the borders of Malabar.  The great Mappila freedom fighters became national heroes.  Their contributions are immense.  Nobody can undermine the share of struggle that the Muslims had for the making of this great nation.

The world is going through a hard time in the sense that every nation is facing potential threats from terrorist organizations of different denominations.  In the present scenario, India is not an exception.  However, we are firmer than ever against such attempts.  We as a nation will display zero tolerance to violence and terror whatever corner they coming from.  A few members of the Muslim community have been arrested recently for their involvement in the terrorist activities. They are very negligible in number and strength. They do not represent the wider Muslim community.  We have to work hand in hand to eliminate the anti-national elements from any community.  Community organizations should work effectively to combat extremism.  Muslim organizations should be in the forefront, in our fight against terrorism and separatism.  The government is committed to integrate the minority communities to the mainstream.  Their doubts need to be cleared their honour needs to be protected

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