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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Jharkhand Governor inaugrates 33rd Markaz conference

Kozhikode, Jan 7 (PTI) Jharkhand Governor M O H Farooq, today inaugurated the 33rd anniversary conference of Markazu Ssaquafathi Ssuniyya, a socio-cultural and educational institution, at the nearby Karanthur here today.

Speaking on the occasion, Farooq said Markaz was one of the fastest growing socio-cultural and educational institution in the country, catering to over 50,000 students.

'Markaz's motto that'knowledge is every citizen's birthright', makes it the ideal destination for anyone whose driving force in life is an insatiable thirst for knowledge', he said.

Farooq said'knowledge, if taken in comprehensive sense, is more than mere collection of information, it is the acutal unlocking of the human mind that has shaped the course of human history'.

Markaz has built an international reputation for its contribution to Islamic education, he said, adding Markaz was one of the few institutions in the world to get the coveted recognition of AI-Azhar University of Cairo, Egypt.

In a torment ridden world, no knowledge is worthwhile if the mind is bereft of concern for those besieged by anguish, he said.

'Home to thousands of destitute children and a source of relief and comfort for numerous families, this important non-governmental institution of charity has carved a niche for itself amongst the poor and the deprived', he said.

'Its consummate efforts in promoting religious and cultural harmony in a pluralist, secular Indian society has garnered universal acclaim', he said.

Markaz President, Sayyid Ali Bafaqui Thangal, presided.

Markaz General Secretary, Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musliyar, delivered the introductory speech.

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