Kanthapuram A. P. Aboobacker Musliyar
Sheikh Aboobacker Ahmed (شيخ ابوبكر أحمد) | |
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| Second Chancellor of the Markaz | |
| Preceded by | E.K Aboobacker Musliyar |
| Succeeded by | Dr. Hussain Saqafi |
| Secretary-General of the All India Sunni Jamiyyathul Ulama | |
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| Born | 22 March 1939 Kanthapuram, Kozhikode District, Kerala, India. |
| Spouse | Zainab |
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| Relatives | C. Muhammed Faizy |
| Residence | Kanthapuram near Poonoor Kozhikode District |
| Alma mater | Baqiyat Salihat Arabic College |
| Occupation | Chancellor of Markaz |
| Known for | Islamic Scholar, Social Leader, Educational and Humanitarian activist |
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Sheikh Aboobacker Ahmed (Arabic: الأستاذ الشيخ ابوبكر أحمد) also know as Kanthapuram A.P Aboobacker Musliyar(Malayalam: കാന്തപുരം എ.പി. അബൂബക്കർ മുസ്ലിയാർ Kāntapuraṃ Ě.pi. Abūbakkar Musliyār) in Kerala, He is the leader of a faction of Sunni Muslims in India. Sheikh Aboobacker bin Ahmed is the General Secretary of the All India Muslim Scholars Association (All India Sunni Jam-Iyyathul Ulema), Founder and Chancellor of Markazu Ssaquafathi Ssunniyya, Karanthur, Kozhikode, Kerala. He is also chief patron of the Sunni Youth Society and General Secretary, Samastha Kerala Sunni Jamiat Ulema[1][2][3] Over the years Sheikh Aboobacker has expressed very conservative views on women's liberties.[4]
Religious and social views
Sheikh Aboobacker has condemned Islamic extremism saying "Militant groups such as the Islamic State (IS) are trying to defame a religion that advocates peace and tolerance."[5][6]
Books
As a writer in Arabic, English, Urdu and Malayalam in the leading journals, Sheikh Aboobacker has authored many scholarly books. He is well conversant in Arabic, English, Urdu, Tamil and Malayalam.
Arabic
- Ismathul Anbiya (عصمة الأنبياء)
- Assiyasathul Islamiyya (السياسة الإسلامية)
- Al Vahdathul Islamiyya (الوحدة الإسلامية)
- Al Ithibau wal Ibthidau (الاتباع والابتداع)
- Riyadhu Thalibeen (رياض الطالبين)
- Idharul Farah Wassuroor bi Meeladi Nnabiyyil Mabroor (اظهار الفرح والسرور بميلاد النبي المبرور)
- Almoulidu Rraviyy (المولد الروي)
- Tha'adeemul Akabir wahthiramu Sha'air (تعظيم الأكابر واحترام الشعائر)
- Faidanul Muslsalath Fee Bayanil Ijazah Al Muthadavilah (فيضان المسلسلات في بيان الاجازة المتداولة)
- Tariqathu thasawwuf (طريقة التصوف)
- Al Barahin ul Qat’iyyah fir Raddi Alal Qadiyaniyyah (البراهين القطعة في الرد على القاديانية)
- Adillathu Salatit Tarawih (أدلة صلاة التراويح)
- Eesal ut Tawab Li Inqaz il Mayyiti Min al Eqab (ايصال الثوب لإنقاذ الميت من العقاب)
Others
- Thoughts of the Muslim World
- An Introduction to the Study of Islam
- The Hajj
- The American Diary
- The Holy Prophets
- Congregational Prayer in Islam
- Women and the Friday Prayer
- Thareeqat - a Study
Awards and Honors
- Islamic Heritage Award for his service to protect Islamic culture and heritage by Jeddah (KSA) based Islamic heritage. in January 2009.[7]
See also
- Dr. A.P Abdul Hakeem Azhari
- Sunni Students' Federation
- Muslim Students Organisation
- Markazu Ssaqafathi Ssunniyya
- Shahre Mubarak Grand Masjid
- Knowledge City
External links
References
- ^ "The 500 Most Influential Muslims : 2011" (PDF). Gwu.edu. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ "HRD panel to oversee RTE rollout". The Times Of India. 26 June 2010.
- ^ Updated Wednesday, November 13, 2013 12:27 AM IST (13 November 2013). "Home | Muslim |". Manorama Online. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Education doesn't mean women should have more freedoms: Kerala Muslim leader".
- ^ "Ruthless activities of IS 'against Islamic principles'". arabnews.com.
- ^ Staff Reporter. "Kanthapuram calls IS enemy of Islam". The Hindu.
- ^ "Award for Kanthapuram". The Hindu.