Sayyid Abdurahman Imbichikoya Thangal Al-Aydarusi Al-Azhari Explained

Sayyid Abdurahman Imbichikoya Thangal Al-Aydarusi Al-Azhari
Office:Former President of Samastha Kerala Jamiat-ul-Ulema
Predecessor:K K Aboobacker Hazrath
Successor:Kalambadi Muhammad Musliyar
Term Start:1995
Term End:2004
Office1:Former principal of Jami'a Nooriyya Arabic College
Office2:Former principal of Malik bin deenar Islamic Complex -Thrissur
Birth Date:1922
Birth Place:Marathamcode, Kunnamkulam, Thrissur
Death Date:[1] ((10_Safar_1437))
Death Place:Valanchery, Kerala, India
Nationality:Indian
Alma Mater:Al-Azhar University,Cairo, Egypt.

Cairo University

Darul Uloom Deoband, Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh.

Baqiyat Salihat Arabic College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu.

Occupation:Islamic scholar
Education:Graduation in Arabic and Islamic Sharia . Al-Qasimi, Al-Baqavi, Al-Azhari

Sayyid Abdurahman Imbichikoya Thangal Al-Aydarusi Al-Azhari (السيد عبد الرحمان العيدروس الأزهري تنكل), also known as Azhari Thangal (അസ്ഹരി തങ്ങള്‍) was the President of Samastha Kerala Jem-iyyathul Ulama, the largest Muslim organisation[2] in Kerala, India. He was selected as the vice president in 1993 and two years later appointed as the President following the death of K K Aboobacker Hazrath.[3] He was nominated by Shams-ul-Ulama E. K. Aboobacker Musliyar.

Early life and family

Azhari Thangal's father Sayyid Muhammed Kochukoya Thangal is the first scholar from Sayyid family in Kerala to get Al-Baqavi graduation from Baqiyat Salihat Arabic College.[4] Azhari Thangal is a direct descendant of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad,[5] through his grandson Husayn.[6] He is survived by eleven children and three wives.[7]

Education and career

He first learned religion from his father, studied in Dars at Orumanayur, Kallor, Njamanangad, Vailathur Masjids. He served as Mudaris (preacher teacher) at Thalakkadathur Juma Masjid. He completed degree Baqavi from Baqiyat Salihat Arabic College, Vellore,Tamil Nadu in 1951[8] and Qasimi from Darul Uloom Deoband, Uttar Pradesh in 1956. He left for Egypt for further studies and obtained his Al-Azhar degree from Al Azhar University.[9] While pursuing post Graduation in Cairo University after completion of Librarian degree, he moved to Libya for joining as faculty in The Islamic University of Asaied Mohamed Bin Ali Al Sanussi. Later he moved to Saudi Arabia and served as professor for more than 20 years under Saudi Government and Riyadh University colleges [10] at Khulays and Wadi Addawasir respectively.[11]

Writings

Azhari Thangal's books include:[8] [12]

Demise

Azhari Thangal died on 22 November 2015 [13] at his residence in Valanchery. His Maqam (shrine) is located in Kolamangalam.[14]

Memorial

Azhari Thangal Qutub khana (Library) is opened by Sayed Hyderali Shihab Thangal, nearer to his Maqam (shrine).[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Azhari Thangal passes away. . 23 November 2015. www.thehindu.com.
  2. Web site: Cherusseri Zainuddin Musliar passes away. . 19 February 2016. www.thehindu.com.
  3. Web site: അസ്ഹരി തങ്ങള്‍: ബഹുമുഖ പ്രതിഭ.
  4. Web site: അസ്ഹരി തങ്ങള്‍ അറബ് സാഹിത്യത്തിലെ ബഹുമുഖ പ്രതിഭ. 22 November 2015. www.kvartha.com/.
  5. Pg 8, LIFE AND CONTEIBUTIONS OF SAYYID ABDURAHMAN AL AYDERUSI AL AZHARI: BY YOONUS ASLAM K, published by - Darul Huda Islamic University, Chemmad, 2015
  6. Web site: സയ്യിദ് കുടുംബങ്ങള്.
  7. Web site: പാണ്ഡിത്യത്തിന്റെ ആ വിനയപൂമരത്തിന് മുന്നില്.... 23 November 2015. Islamonweb Malayalam.
  8. Web site: الشيخ السيد عبد الرحمن القاسمي الأزهري: أديب هندي أعجب العرب إبداعه.
  9. Web site: IKFS Condoles the death of Ulma Sayid Azhari.
  10. Web site: സയ്യിദ് അബ്ദുറഹ്മാന്‍ ഇമ്പിച്ചിക്കോയ തങ്ങള്‍ക്ക് വിട. 23 November 2015. www.mathrubhumi.com.
  11. Web site: Sayyid Azhari: Unique Genius in the Path of Knowledge;.
  12. Web site: العائلة العربية (العيدروس) في ولاية كيرالا والعلاقة التجارية بين الدولتين. 28 April 2017. النهضة.
  13. Web site: സമസ്ത മുന്‍ പ്രസിഡണ്ട് അസ്ഹരി തങ്ങള്‍ അന്തരിച്ചു.
  14. Web site: അസ്ഹരി തങ്ങളുടെ ആറാം ഉറൂസ് മുബാറകിന് തുടക്കമായി.
  15. Web site: അസ്ഹരി തങ്ങള്‍ ആറാമത് ഉറൂസ് മുബാറക്ക് തുടങ്ങി.