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A News Journal From Markaz Media
2014 JULY - SEPTEMBER
SHEIKH ABUBAKER MEETS
RULER OF SHARJAH
JAMIA MARKAZ GOES GLOBAL
TOWARDS MAKING A
GREENER SENSE
IN SOCIETY
MESSAGE
from the
Chancellor
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Assalamu Alaykum.
“The Learned are those who Practice what they Know.” -Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
With the immense blessings of Almighty Allah and the unconditional support of everyone
who love, Markaz is making milestones with fresher thoughts and solid actions.
In its global approach and enhancement to offer educational and charity services,
Jamia Markaz always carried on certain standard applications. These approaches have been
rightly recognized by the world outside, especially the Muslim Ummah, the most recent
among them is the affiliation of the Jamia with the renowned International Islamic University
of Malaysia, (IIUM). This is the fifth, including Jordan and Yemen, University that rightly
accredited, the educational assimilation and academic module of Jamia Markaz.
Enlightening the society with right education and integrating the seemingly
impossible for the ultimate goodness, are the missions of Markaz in modernizing education
and moralizing the posterity. New explorations, newer possibilities and newest
achievements, in spreading the real light of knowledge; locally and globally!
Markaz Knowledge City, the subsequent phase of Jamia Markaz, is flowing fast en
route for its aspiration. The Law College, the Unani Medical College, the International School,
the Engineering College, the Specialty Hospital the Retirement Village…etc are in diverse
junctures. Markaz have been heavenly fortunate to receive the scientific and highly technical
knowhow from some of the internationally acclaimed experts like Dr. Nazeer Ahmed, the
scientist from NASA and Dr. Abdussalam, a formerly of ISRO. The master brain of many
patents, Dr. Nazeer Ahmed has been appointed as the Chief Educational Advisor to MKC,
while Dr. Abdussalam is the operational head, and under such reputed guidance, MKC is sure
to imprint a stamp of educational explosion with core values and traditions.
The joys of the supporters are doubled in coming days, as Markaz International
Conference is drawing near. Globalizing the charity reach, making transnational relations
and spreading the message of education and humanity to inventive heights; the 37th
anniversary will be a venue to showcase them all. Even when soaring elevations and
reaching remotes, Markaz do keep the faith and roots firm on the ground. A deliberation of all
these are reflected in the new Headline, left for you!
In the holy month of Ramadan, let us request each other with sincere prayers to
achieve and fulfill our missions. May Allah reinforce our drives and uphold our aims.
Sincerely,
Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed,
Chancellor Jamia Markaz.
2014 JULY - SEPTEMBER
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5 INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATION,
JAMIA MARKAZ GOES GLOBAL ;
SIGNS MoU WITH IIUM MALAYSIA
06 NASA Scientist Dr. Nazeer
Ahamed appointed as CEA to MKC
Consultant
E.V. Abdu Rahman
07 Turkey International Graduate
Conference
Editors
Unais Kalpakanchery
Yasar Arafath
Creative Editor
Rasheed Punnassery
05 Sheikh Abubaker meets Al Qasimi
08 Widespread campaigns ahead of
Markaz 37th Anniversary
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Sub Editors
Ali Shah Noorani
A.K. Koya Kalpeni
09 Multinational Groups Signed with
Markaz Knowledge City
10 Revive the spirit of Islam
Concludes in Ahmadabad
News Cordination
Abdul Kareem Amjadi
Jaleel Madavoor
12 Foundation Laying at MKC
Stills
14 Markaz Haritham
Sidheeque K
Basith Hashmi
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16 A tribute to Tajul Ulema
17 Madeenathunnoor lights up the
right approach
20 Aid distribution for differently
abled children
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5th INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATION,
JAMIA MARKAZ GOES GLOBAL ;
SIGNS MoU WITH IIUM MALAYSIA
K
uala Lumpur: In a stimulating
development in the course of academic
collaboration, Jamia Markaz signed
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
International Islamic University Malaysia
(IIUM), one of the premium universities in the
world. Barring four national affiliations with
Indian Universities, this would be the 5th
affiliation of Markaz with world rank
universities.
The MoU between Jamia Markaz and
IIUM was signed by Chancellor Sheikh Abubaker
and the Director of IIUM Dr. S. Qamaruddin at
Doctors chamber in the premise of IIUM.
Knowledge exchange, seats for higher studies,
researches on specialized themes, equalization
of courses, exchange of students and faculties...
etc. are some among many innovative initiatives
premeditated between Jamia Markaz and IIUM
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through the affiliation.
Founded on Islamic principles, the
International Islamic University of Malaysia was
established in 23 May 1983, where core Islamic
values are inculcated with all disciplines. The
university offers bachelor's, master's degrees
and PhD programmes in its 13 faculties; also
known as kulliyyah. Since 1987, in multiple
disciplines, 60,785 graduates have successfully
come out from the IIUM, comprising 53,241
Malaysians and 7,530 international students.
The idea of an international Islamic
education institution was conceived in 1982 by
the great visionary and the fourth Prime
Minister of Malaysia, H. H. Tun Dr. Mahathir bin
Mohamad during a meeting between OIC
leaders, which proposed to establish an
International Academia for tertiary education
based on Islamic principles, known as the
SHEIKH ABUBAKER
MEETS
AL QASIMI
Sharjah: Art should be genuine and humane, where
there is immense scope for identifying with the ailing
poor and contribute to the cultural reciprocities of
countries, said Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed, Chancellor
Jamia Markaz, while making his visit to the museum
here at the Art Exhibition, Sharjah, UAE. Sheikh
Abubaker visited UAE Supreme Council Member and
'Islamization of Knowledge'. The thought was later
shared with the then Minister of Education, Dato'
Amar Dr. Sulaiman Daud; the Director-General of
Education, Tan Sri Dato' Hj Murad bin Mohamad Nor
and two other persons. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kamal bin
Hassan, then of the National University of Malaysia,
a senior academic official who attended the
meeting, produced the first draft of the concept of
the university.
On 23 May 1983, IIUM was officially set up
when the University received its 'Establishment
Order' from His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta'in Billah, after an
exchange of Diplomatic Notes of co-sponsorship
between the Government of Malaysia and some
Muslim Governments as well as the OIC. On 1 July
1983, Ahmad Shah was appointed as the first
Constitutional Head of the IIUM and it was declared
that the medium of instruction of the university was
to be English and Arabic, and many of its students
would come from overseas. As the Malaysian law did
not allow for this, IIUM was incorporated under the
Companies Act of 1965. Thus it became the first
Ruler of Sharjah, His Excellency, Dr. Sultan bin
Muhammad Al Qasimi and discussed the educational
and cultural reforms that are undertaken by both the
countries aiming to the development of Muslim
community in the meeting. Shareef Karassery,
Manager the Siraj Daily and Jaleel Saquafi also
accompanied him in the visit.
international university and the first university in
Malaysia to use English as the medium of instruction
and administration.
Since its first batch, consisting national and
international students, is out in 1983, more than
60,000 students have been graduated from IIUM so
far. Economics, Law, Fundamental Knowledge and
Languages were the faculties at the formative years
of IIUM, which offered courses in Law and
Administration of Islamic Judiciary.
The new affiliation and innovative
initiatives would largely benefit the students in both
universities in their academic and research
programme. Integration of Islamic knowledge with
an international ambience, cultural exchange,
intellectual interactions, vernacular publishing...etc.
are among the various curriculums conceived by the
authorities.
Earlier, Jamia Markaz is in affiliation with Al
Azhar University Egypt, Amman Islamic University
Jordan, Darul Mustafa University, Yemen and
Muhammadul Fatih Waqf University Turkey.
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NASA SCIENTIST Dr. NAZEER AHMED
APPOINTED AS CHIEF EDUCATIONAL ADVISER TO MKC
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arkaz Knowledge City: Dr. Nazeer Ahmed has
been appointed as the chief educational adviser
of Markaz Knowledge City. Dr. Nazeer Ahmed, a
distinguished scientist, community leader and historian
visited Markaz recently and delivered many speeches.
Currently, he is Executive Director of the American
Institute of Islamic History and Culture and is also
visiting Dean at the HMS Institute of Technology,
Bangalore, India.
Nazeer Ahmed was born in Mysore, India in
1939 into a farming family. His father Abdul Azeem was a
Sufi spiritual scholar of the Qadariya Order. Because of
the consistency with which he maintained his rank
status in state level and interstate examinations, he is
known in Karnataka as "Rank Nazeer".
He obtained his MS and AeE degrees from
Caltech. In 1964-65 he worked in Huntsville, Alabama
on the Saturn, Apollo and Lunar Land Rover Projects at
the Marshall Space Flight Center. In 1967 he obtained a
PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Cornell
University. He studied management under Peter
Drucker at New York University and obtained an MBA
from Rider University, New Jersey. Dr. Nazeer Ahmed
worked as project manager on the Hubble Space
Telescope. He designed, assembled, tested and delivered
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diffraction-limited performance in its secondary mirror
assembly. Dr. Nazeer Ahmed holds twelve U.S. patents in
advanced composites and space-based lasers.
He was a chairman of the AIRAPT conference in
high pressure physics in Denver, Colorado in 1977. He
has published a large number of papers in scientific
journals including Journal of Applied Physics, Journal of
Applied Mechanics, Journal of Basic Engineering,
Journal of the Acoustical Society of America and other
publications. Dr. Nazeer Ahmed has written extensively
on Islamic history and culture (www.historyof
islam.com). His two-volume study Islam in Global
History was published in the United States and
translated into Urdu. He is the author of an Encyclopedia
of Islamic History (History of Islam) and a spiritual
treatise "What Makes Us Human?". As of 2012 Dr. Nazeer
Ahmed is the director of the American Institute of
Islamic History and Culture in California and a senior
advisor to the World Organization for Resource
Development and Education in Washington, DC and to
HMS Institute of Technology, India. He also serves on the
Steering Committee of Elijah Institute, Jerusalem, Israel.
Now Dr. Nazeer Ahmed has taken charge of
chief educational adviser of Markaz Knowledge City.
TURKEY INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE CONFERENCE
A REPLICA TO GO AFTER FOR ISLAMIC UNIVERSITIES
Dr. MAH AZHARI
Istanbul: Delivering his guest address, Dr. MAH Azhari,
Director of Jamia Markaz, emphasized that the model,
displayed by the 6th International Graduate Conference
at Istanbul, could be followed by Islamic Universities in
other parts as well.
The Istanbul Foundation for Science and
Culture were the organizers and the conference offered
a unique opportunity for the doctoral and master's
students to develop their understanding of Said Nursi, a
great reformer popularly known as Bediüzzaman, was
the 19th century Sunni Muslim theologian, and identified
by his renowned philosophy, the Risale-i Nur Collection,
a body of Qur'anic commentary exceeding six thousand
pages. Importantly, the format for this conference was
an evolution and a refinement compared to previous
conferences because of its more allocation of time for
students to discuss their papers and receive further
reviews.
The design of these conferences has always
been to provide a platform for students and scholars to
share their ideas and develop thoughts as well as offer
constructive criticism of their works. It has a track
record of attracting newcomers to Nursi studies and
inspiring them for the reason that the constructive ideas
and fruitful dialogue that emerges in the conference
milieu and which sends a positive message to the rest of
the Muslim world.
Dr. Azhari was the chief guest from India, in
Istanbul, for the Graduate Conference, which was the
largest, with more than 60 young scholars and
observers from around the world attending the event in
Turkey, the medium of which was English. This time
delegates included from countries like the USA, England,
Iran, Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Malaysia, and
South Africa apart from local participation. Muhammad
Roshan and Muhammad Ashraf, both students of Jamia
Markaz also presented papers in the three-day
conference, held between the 14th and 16th June at the
BikaSuites Hotel featuring vibrant programmes that
included a Bosphoros tour and a memorable gala dinner
at Rustem Pasa Madrasa.
The conference was chaired by five senior
academics, namely, Dr. Ian Markham of the Virginia
School of Theology (USA), Dr Colin Paul Turner of
Durham University (UK), Dr Sait. M. Özervarl of Yildiz
Technical University (Turkey), Dr Farid Alatas of
Singapore National University, and Ismail Hacınebioğl
from Süleyman Demirel University (Turkey),
respectively in the morning and afternoon sessions of
the three days. Each chairperson administered the
presentations of two graduates, making a total of nine
made on Nursi and all of them were well-received and
fostered extensive and productive discussions.
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NEWS
WIDESPREAD CAMPAIGNS AHEAD OF
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MARKAZ 37 ANNIVERSARY
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arkaz Nagar: Even when a few months remain,
the Markaz community and the general public
have been carried a long away with the drive of Markaz
37th annual conference and campaigns will surely gear
up momentum after the month of Ramadan. The
Reception Committee office, which was opened earlier
this year, by Markaz President Sayyid Ali Bafaqi, is busy
with organizing and welcoming programmes one after
another.
This time, a series of definitive agendas, both
academic and social, will be showcased and
international personalities, charity organizations,
NGO's and overseas groups will make their presence felt
in Jamia during the four days, December 18 through 21.
Regional centres of Andaman, Kolkata and
Lakshadweep have already convened huge publicity
campaigns. In connection with this Scholarships and
Aids of RCFI for the poor students in Lakshadweep were
also distributed. Integrating education, inculcating
values and serving the poor everywhere, irrespective of
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their ethnic and regional origin, are the core values
Markaz stands for; said Sayyid Ali Bafaqi Thangal, the
president, while inaugurating the campaign.
Markaz propagated the message of peace and
harmony through educational innovation and
humanitarian services. When there is an apprehension
of conflicts and clashes, Markaz proves the peaceful
path to success, he added. K.T. Thahir Saquafi, Markaz
Asst. Manager for Events and fund raising, Ubaidulla
Saquafi, Kalpeni Qazi Moulana K.K. Haider Ali , SSF
President Hashim Ahsani, Saheer Husain Jeelani also
spoke in function. Sayyid Ali Bafaqi Thangal also laid the
foundation stone for the upcoming Markazul Huda
Masjid. The coming days will host a variety of events in
Markaz, including, the Saquafi meet, attended by more
than 5000 Saquafis, the Khatmul Bukhari conference,
Alumni communion of different institutions of Markaz,
Ramadan Special campaigns, Masjid Alliance,
Professionals' summit, Intellectual Congress...etc.
NEWS
MULTINATIONAL GROUPS SIGNED WITH
MARKAZ KNOWLEDGE CITY
Calicut: Four Multinational groups and companies
have recently signed Memorandums of
Understanding with Markaz Knowledge City. Offering
innovative initiatives in professional education.
Bangalore based Brindavan Group of Institutions has
recently signed Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU). Brindavan Group chairman Dr. Majeed AA
Saba and Knowledge City Chairman Sheikh Abubaker
Ahmed have signed MoU at Markaz. Joint ventures
and academic initiatives by MKC and Brindavan Group
will soon be launched under this agreement.
Academic cooperation, Students exchange,
Research etc are some of the focuses of MoU. This
academic year, Brindavan facilitates Markaz students
to join at its professional colleges for various degrees
and post graduation programmes.
Markaz Knowledge City CEO Dr. Abdussalam
Muhammad presented a paper on the possibilities of
professional education in the comprehensive
development of the Muslim Community. Dr. MAH
Azhari, Brindavan Group Vice Chairman Dr. Mushtaq
Ahmed, Muhammad Ismaeel EV Abdurahman
participated in the function.
LEARNING LAW IN MARKAZ
Kozhikode: Markaz Law College, under the
affiliation of the Bar Council of India and University
of Calicut, has invited applications to both three year
and five year LLB courses. Regular classes of the law
will commence from the first week of August.
Veteran academic Prof. Gopi, former principal of
Calicut Government Law College and Thrissur
Government Law College, has been appointed as the
principal, and Advocate Samad Pulikkad serves in
the capacity of Associate Director of Markaz Law
College.
Administrative office of Markaz Law College was
inaugurated by Dr. Abdussalam, C.E.O., Markaz
Knowledge City and is functional at Kozhikode. E.V.
Abdul Rahman, Shoukath Ali, Muzammil Noorani
participated. For enquiries and admissions, contact:
00919497296373.
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'REVIVE THE SPIRIT OF ISLAM'
CONFERENCE CONCLUDES IN AHMADABAD
MAXIMIZE SOCIAL SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY AWAKENING;
SHEIKH ABUBAKER AHMED.
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hmadabad: In a self-centred world order,
service oriented activities and socially
committed initiatives are the need of the hour and
widening the reach of such social services will
empower the communities; said Sheikh
Abubaker Ahmed, the Chancellor of Jamia Markaz
and General Secretary of Sunni Scholars'
Organization of India, at the National Islamic
Conference on 'Revive the Spirit of Islam', here,
Ahmadabad, Gujarat, organized by Markaz Group
of Institutions, India region. Sheikh Abubaker
was presenting his keynote address at the
conference in the historic city.
Beneficiaries of this approach of
innovative Islamic movement through social
interferences by the Muslim scholars, are not only
Muslims but the other communities as well and
the entire nation in general. The appalling
partition of India obliged many responsibilities
upon Muslims, especially in the northern India.
They were left without their families and even
good neighbours. Unfortunately, the different
governments in the central power failed to listen
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the issues that the community faced. The Sacchar
Committee Report, an official account of the
government of India on the current status of the
M u s l i m c o m m u n i t y, p o i n t e d o u t t h a t
governments did not succeed in addressing the
major issues of the community. This was the
situation the Muslim Ulema and visionaries came
forward to strategize community services and
concentrated on the social awakening through
educational and charitable initiatives, Sheikh
Abubaker added.
The National Islamic Conference on the
theme 'Revive the Spirit of Islam' was organized
as a part of the Sunni Muslim movements in North
Indian states to coordinate the different
programmes in the region under Jamia Markaz.
Shah Alam Ground, Ahmadabad, the venue of the
conference, witnessed massive participation of
people from almost all states of India.
'Islamic Session' and 'Spiritual Session'
were inaugurated by Idris Vora IAS Ahmedabad
and Gujarat Grand Mufti Moulana Shabir Alam
respectively. Burda Majlis followed, which was
totally a novel experience for the Gujarati
Muslims. Rajastan Grand Mufti Allama Sher
Muhammad inaugurated the 'Revive the Spirit of
Islam Conference'. Sheikh Aboobacker Ahmed,
the Chancellor of Jamia Markaz and General
Secretary of Sunni Scholars Organization of
India, delivered the keynote address.
Chairman of Al Ikhlas Foundation, Haji
Abdunnizar Chacha, Principal Jamia Markaz, Dr.
Husain Muhammad Saquafi, and General
Secretary of RCFI, Dr. MAH Azhari, presented the
papers in the conference on different topics.
Shaikhul Islam Hazrat Allama Muhammad
Madani Miya Al Ashrafi, Sarkeji Grand Masjid
Imam Allama Aleemuddin, Madani Welfare of
India Chairman, Sayyid Shoukath Ali Ashrafi,
Markaz Gujarat Organizers Basheer Nizami,
Zainul Abid, Ubaid Ibrahim Noorani and Ali
Saquafi also convened the different sessions.
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Home Minister Announces
2 SPC for Markaz School
Jamia Markaz: Kerala State Home
Minister Ramesh Chennithala declared
one more unit of the prestigious Students
Police Cadet to Markaz Higher Secondary
School, Karanthur. On his visit to Markaz,
he also inaugurated Markaz Ihram
Medical and Engineering Entrance
Coaching Centre, (MIMEECC). Sri
Ramesh Chennithala applauded the
educational and humanitarian activities
of Markaz under the meticulous
leadership of Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed,
for which he promised staunch support
from himself and of the Home Ministry.
Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed presided over
the function, Markaz management,
teachers and students of SPC warmly
welcomed the minister at Markaz.
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FOUNDATION STONES LAID
FOR THREE NEW INSTITUTIONS;
MARKAZ KNOWLEDGE CITY GROWING FAST
M
arkaz Knowledge City : A new chapter in the
growth history of Markaz Knowledge City
opened in June 2014. Having the participation of
International Islamic scholars along with educationists
and scientists, foundation stones of Markaz School of
Law and Spiritual Enclave (Zaviyathul Maarif) have been
laid at Knowledge City premise. The construction of
International School also officially inaugurated in the
grand function.
In the wee hours of morning on 7th June, Markaz
President Sayyid Ali Bafaqi began the ceremony with a
prayer. Knowledge City Chairman Sheikh Aboobacker
Ahmed presided over the function. Sheikh Abdulla
Jaleelani laid the foundation stone of Markaz School of
Law. Sayyid Afeefudhin Jeelani Baghdad laid the
foundation stone of Spiritual Enclave. Scientist at
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American space research institute NASA Dr. Nazeer
Ahmed inaugurated the construction of International
School.
Sheikh Sayyid Afeefudhin Jeelani Sheikh Abdulla
Abdul Jaleel Al Faheem, Sheikh Habeeb Umar Abdula Bin
Saqaf Malaysia, Sheikh Nasir Al Sabi and Knowledge City
CEO Dr. Abdussalam Muhammad delivered speeches in
the public ceremony.
Sayyid Zainul Abideen Malaysia, Kodanchery
Punchayat President Antony, Mansoor Haji Chennai,
Hasan Haji Flora, AP Abdul Kareem Haji Apco, Landmark
Chairman Arun, MD Anwar Sadath, EV Abdurahman,
Adv Hasan participated. Markaz Knowledge City
Director Dr. MAH Azhari welcomed and Markaz General
Manager C Muhammad Faizee delivered the vote of
thanks.
Dr. ABDUSSALAM APPOINTED AS
CEO OF MARKAZ KNOWLEDGE CITY
Markaz Knowledge City: Veteran former scientist of
ISRO Dr. Absussalam has been appointed as Chief
Executive Officer of Markaz Knowledge City. He did
his formal education at National Institute of
Technology, Calicut, Aligarh Muslim University, India
and Malaysian Institute of Technology, Malaysia.
Dr. Abdussalam worked as a lecturer in Aligarh
Muslim University. He also contributed his services at
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) as its
scientist. He worked as Ex-Senior Scientist, NIC,
Planning Commission of India, Head of Planning and
Projects, Centre for Geographic Information System,
Geographic Information Officer, UAE Military and
Consultant to Abu Dhabi Depart of Municipal Affairs.
Dr. Abdussalam has bagged several
government awards for innovative projects and best
performance and presented academic papers in
international conferences as well. He is currently the
Technical Adviser to GTT Inc for Master Plan Projects Al
Madinah Development Projects and Makkah Land
Database.
Many new projects and initiatives at Markaz
Knowledge City have already been launched under the
supervision of Dr. Abdussalam.
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MARKAZ HARITHAM;
TOWARDS MAKING A
GREENER SENSE IN SOCIETY
Jamia Markaz: creating a biotic sense and promoting a
balanced growth are to be considered while taking on
environmental issues. We must create the real
awareness and cultivate a culture that would
encourage future food security, protection of nature
and sustainability in resources like water and farm
fields, declared the Markaz Haritham Environmental
Initiative, under Markaz Farm Department, which
plans and executes realistic measures for self reliance,
in food, through farming and planting, among the
Markaz community.
Launching the project along with the
observation of World Environmental Day 2014, in
Markaz, the department also aims to bring about selfsufficiency in dairy, poultry and aquaculture on an eco
balanced scale. The student strength of more than
20,000 in different Markaz institutions can be
creatively channelized to achieve these objectives,
whereby, ultimately shaping them as an educated
farming community for the development of country.
The grand event of Haritham Markaz was
conducted in association with the Harithasree
programme of the Government of Kerala. Marking the
day, about 15,000 plantlets, given by the social forestry
department of the government of Kerala, have been
planted in diverse Markaz campuses. Sheikh
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Abubaker Ahmed inaugurated the function at the
central campus in the teeming presence of teachers
and students of Markaz institutions to whom Dr. MAH
Azhari, Director of Jamia Markaz, administered the
Haritham pledge for the World Environmental Day and
General Manager C. Muhammad Faizi, led the
plantation programme.
Offering the full support of the department to
the green campaign of Markaz, Assistant Conservator
of Forests, Kozhikode, Mr. Udayakumar said that this
exemplary initiative from the part of Markaz must go
on and regular monitoring and caring of the plants and
their growth should be adhered to. Dr. Madhavan, Chief
Veterinary Officer of Kozhikode, felicitated and
tendered his involvement, saying that this definitely is
an encouraging stride by Markaz for the dying mother
earth. Environmental Day seminar was inaugurated by
Sri Shaji Bhai, Director, Santi Niketan who reiterated
the audience for creating an individual ecological
awareness. Women Development Corporation
Director Faizal Muneer and other delegates
participated.
NEWS
SAYYID AFEEFUDDIN JEELANI
ADORNS KHATHMUL BUKHARI -2014
Jamia Markaz: Sayyid Afeefuddin Jeelani of Baghdad, the
veteran spiritual leader, the 19th direct descendant of Sheikh
Abdul Qadir Al-Jeelani and the 33rd direct descendant of
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) practically decorated the 2014
Khatmul Bukhari Conference here in Markaz, by taking the
lead in the spiritual valedictory session of the 50th anniversary
of the lecture of Bukhari, the most authentic text after the Holy
Qur'an in Islam, of Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed. Thousands of
scholars and public, who assembled at the conference, were
also blessed by the special prayers of Sayyid Jeelani at the
programme.
Sheikh Afeefuddin Jilani specializes in Islamic
jurisprudence, Shari'a laws and spirituality. Currently living
and teaching in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, many students from
around the world travel to learn from Sheikh Afeefuddin.
Find out the inner contentment
through spirituality:
SHEIKH ABUBAKER AHMED
Jamia Markaz: Spirituality is the foundation for
the personal, social and cultural life of a believer,
said Chancellor Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed in his
keynote address at the Khatmul Bukhari
Conference held at Markaz. Today, people are
after the momentary pleasures of the temporal
world thus the believers forget the inner
happiness achieved by spiritual life. To an
original believer spirituality should be the
prevailing factor in all his walks of life; that would
reveal him the paths of realization, he added.
MARKAZ GREEN
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MOVEMENTS INITIATED
arkaz organized an all India Mass Campaign on
June 5, the world environment day,to spread
the importance of preserving earth's biodiversity, the
need to identify problems related to the environment
and take corrective actions and preserve the nature.
The campaign is named 'GREEN', Green
Route to Efficient Ecosystem to the Nature, with the
tagline of 'Plant Trees, Save Life'. Activities of Markaz
Green started from Markaz educational institutions,
public schools, mosques, homes and in the nearby
neighborhoods across the country.
Markaz, in this regard, will conduct various
interesting competitions in connection with Green
this year. They are planting trees, creating awareness
campaigns such as green campus, kitchen garden and
water conservation ideas and so on. The best three
entries from each category shall be honored with
awards from diverse fields of educational
institutions, religious institutions and households.
Shaikh Aboobaker Ahmed launched the
Green movement at 11 AM on the 5th June 2014 at
Markaz Knowledge City. Markaz plays an active role
in spreading the awareness to the public by planting
1 Lakh trees in Markaz knowledge City premises. The
Green Movement Diary has been published on the
venue.
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“A TRIBUTE TO TAJUL ULEMA”
MARKAZ PAYS HOMAGE TO THE SCHOLAR HEADSHIP
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amia Markaz: With heavy hearts and praying lips,
hundreds of thousands of believers thronged in the
special spiritual conference organized in memoriam of
the great sayyid, guru, scholar and leader of our time;
Tajul Ulema Sayyid Abdurahman Al Bukhari, or the
better known, Ullal Thangal, here in Markaz. Jamia
Chancellor Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed delivered the
commemorative speech at “A tribute to Tajul Ulema”,
paying lofty deference to the departed soul.
Remembering Tajul Ulema, he said that,
Thangal was the unparalleled scholar and brave leader
of the Muslim community and his absence is a heavy
loss, which cannot be repaired or replaced. His
profound knowledge in the Holy Qur'an, Prophetic
traditions and Islamic books really spell bounded many
and he dedicated himself for the cause of spreading the
spiritual enlightenment and heavenly knowledge. He
was both bold and brawny in matters related to the
original faith and practice of Islam. His disciple circle
included great scholars who are committed to keep the
light of knowledge for the posterities. His students
could never go wrong or astray, for he had the spiritual
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connection and guidance for all of them. It is a false
argument in Islam that those who have passed away
should not be commemorated. At the same time there
are solid proofs that it is a good practice for the entire
Muslim community to remember the great Auliya and
scholars, and thereby enhance our lives, added Sheikh
Abubaker.
The programme was enriched with spiritual
agendas like Burda recitation, Khatmul Qur'an, Tahleel
and special prayers. The staff and students offered
thousands of Khatmul Quran and millions of Thahleel
for Thajul Ulema. C. Muhammad Faizee welcomed and
Dr. Husain Saquafi delivered the introductory speech.
Other than thousands of Sharia students and laymen,
VIP participants included Sayyid Ibrahim Khaleel
Bukhari, Sayyid Zainul Abideen Bafaqi, Sayyid Abdul
Fathah Avelam, Sayyid Sharafuddin Jamalullaili, Sayyid
Suhail Saquafi, PKS Thangal Thalappara, Sayyid Thaha
Saquafi, Husain Musliyar Padanilam, K.K. Ahmed Kutty
Musliar, VPM Villiapally, UK Muhammad Ali Baqavi, Dr.
Abdussalam, MN Siddiq Haji and Nasar Haji.
MADEENATHUNNOOR LIGHTS UP THE RIGHT APPROACH
INTERNATIONAL DA’AWA CONFERENCE
SHIFTS THE PARADIGM OF ISLAMIC SUMMITS
Madeenathunnoor: Leaving new signs and symbols in
organizing global Islamic summits, the first
International Da’awa Conference of Madeenathunnoor
College of Islamic Sciences; ‘Multaqa’ concluded here in
Markaz Garden, a centre of excellence under Jamia
Markaz, Calicut. Delegates from in and outside Indian
continent attended, presenting papers on variety of
topics, in three days of unique Islamic conference, where
they experienced the true models for life and mission.
The grand Da’awa workshop offered an exceptional
opportunity for selected group of Islamic missionaries
from different Da’awa colleges of Kerala, giving them
practical orientations for the field.
‘Multaqa’ was the first convocation for the
graduates of Madeenathunnoor College, a highly
pragmatic institution with integrated curriculum of
Islamic and general academics under the aegis of
Markaz, where 65 scholars were awarded of the
“Noorani” religious degree, after proving themselves
with credentials of field Da’awa and successful study
based applications. Nooranis, with their flawless
learning and co-scholastic talents of seven years in
Markaz Garden, have already pencilled in a distinctive
map of India, identifying the reasons and remedies for
illiteracy and sufferings in the far-off terrains. This could
enable them to launch individual Da’awa projects, of
local and international perspective, in the conference.
The three days International conference was
truly global, thematically distinct and environmentally
secure. To diminish the ecological threat, no billboard of
flex or synthetic material were used in the campaign and
cost-effective eco friendly methods were applied.
During the three days of non-stop intellectual
discourses and discussions, no plastic materials were
used on any instances, especially while serving the food.
Efforts were made to minimize sound pollution and a
notable feature of the Da’awa meet was that, instead of
familiar open ground vocalizations, result oriented
intellectual discussions from scholars, scientists,
professionals, intellectuals and philanthropists were
facilitated for the disciplined massive audience, who
participated with some purpose.
Sayyid Abdul Fatah Quraidash Yafee Yamen
inaugurated the International Conference and scholars
from across the world offered affluent studies on
contemporary topics in Islamic perspective. Jamia
Chancellor, Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed, delivered the
Madhur Rasool lecture, Dr. MAH Azhari, MGGI rector and
the mentor of Nooranis, brought a comparative analysis
of Islamic life in India and other countries, and he
virtually adopted some of the elapsed Islamic traditions
at the conference venue. Markaz General Manager C
Muhammad Faizi spoke at the concluding session and
Sayyid Ibraheem Khaleel al Bukhari, Ponmala Abdul
Qadir Musliyar, K.K. Ahmed Kutty Musliyar, Dr. Hussain
Saquafi, Perode Abdurahiman Saquafi also attended
different sittings.
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MARKAZ CAREER
GUIDANCE CENTRE
WORLD ARABIC DAY
Jamia Markaz: Adv. PTA Raheem MLA inaugurated the
programme 'Nadwathul Arabiyya', organized by
Markaz Shari-a College Students Union, Ihyaussunna,
in connection with the World Arabic Day celebrations
in the Campus.
In 1971 United Nations approved the Arabic
language as one of the world languages and it is used by
many nations including including non-Arab countries
as the medium of communication. The historic link
between Arabic language and the people in Kerala
state was showcased. Swabir Abdullahil Baithani
Makkah Al Mukarrama was the guest of honour.
MA'ADIN BAGS PRIZE FOR
ARABIC MANUSCRIPT MAGAZINE
The first prize of the Markaz Ihyaussunna World Arabic
Day competition for Manuscript Magazine was bagged
by Ma'adin Da'awa College, Malappuram. Bukhari
College Kondotty and Madeenathunnoor College
Poonoor were placed in second and third positions
respectively. Awards along with Certificates were
presented to the winners.
Jamia Markaz: Preparation is the key to success and
right preparation defines and realizes one's goals.
Markaz Institute of Human Resources Activation and
Management (IHRAM), added one more professional
programme in its curriculum to groom the medical
and engineering aspirants. Markaz Ihram Medical
and Engineering Entrance coaching has been
officially inaugurated by Sri Ramesh Chennithala,
Kerala Minister for home and Vigilance here.
At Markaz, Higher studies counselling and
guidance are provided for the aspiring students
across the state by the guidance centre. A special
initiative for the aspirants, who try to get admission at
premier institutes and central universities outside
Kerala, is set up at the centre as well. Application
forms for different courses are also available at the
centre.
Aptitude test, entrance examination
coaching, interview training, previous question
papers, scholarships etc are ready for the students at
IHRAM guidance centre along with the essential
facilities which make higher studies possible at the
best institutions in India. IHRAM also arranged hostel
facilities in association with SSF Wisdom hostels in
Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Salem cities for the
students from Kerala. Food and accommodation are
available at cheap rate at the Wisdom hostels.
Students, parents, educational institutions
managements and researchers can access the
facilities of the guidance centre. Face to face
counselling at the centre is arranged for the students
who take prior appointments. (0495 2805258,
[email protected]).
KARIM VENGIDANG HONOURED
Jamia Markaz: Veteran social activist and
businessman M.P. Abdul Kareem Vengidang was given
a warm reception by the Markaz family, including the
Management, Staff and Students. His visit to Markaz
was just after receiving the Bharat Gaurav Award by
India International Friendship Society recently for his
unmatched social services and charity works. In his
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short speech, Mr. Kareem offered his rich support to
Markaz and to the initiatives led by Sheikh Abubaker
Ahmed in the fields of education and relief. Markaz
President Sayyid Ali Bafakhi chaired the sitting;
Chancellor Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed felicitated the
guest.
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QURAN STUDY CENTRE,
NEW BATCH READS WITH PHONETICS
Jamia Markaz: Reading the holy Qur'an phonetically
isn't an easy exercise. In depth knowledge and
deliberate practice is essential to master this mission.
While the chemistry of origin of sounds and breath
control is achieved, the reader should take utmost care
not to lose the poetic licence. This was the task
imprinted by Noorudheen Saquafi, the Chief Qari
(Qur'an Reciter) of Samastha Kerala Jam-iyyathul
Ulama, to the new batch of students, who attended the
special session of Holy Qur'an Recital at Markaz Quran
Study Centre.
Established 1989, for the propagation of the phonetics
of Quran, methods of recital and to spread its divine
message, Saquafi inaugurated here the 46th batch of
the Markaz Quran Thajweed Training Centre, in pious
and awe-inspiring mood. 150 students, who shall
graduate in different streams of Islamic studies in the
forthcoming conference, made up the new batch of
Holy Qur'an. Muhammad Basheer Saquafi, Qari
Muhammad Haneef Saquafi, Chief Librarian Abdul
Majeed Saquafi and Qari Abdurahman Saquafi
participated.
GRAND GIFT TO
MARKAZ KNOWLEDGE CITY
Jamia Markaz: Considering the importance in the present day
situation and the values for which the project MKC stand for,
Mishkat Sunni Centre, a social initiative based in Dammam,
KSA has granted a grand gift of INR Ten Lakhs to Markaz
Knowledge City, the excellent and the biggest project of
Markaz, at a programme held in Markaz campus premise. “The
services lead and spread by Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed, the
chairman of Markaz Knowledge City, is unique and a sure
model to follow for us”, said President Yousuf Moulavi Tirur.
Moulavi and the Secretary of MSC, Zakiruddin Mannani
together handed over the amount to Markaz Chancellor
Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed. Markaz Organizer Nediyanad
Abdurahman Saqafi, Abdussaleem Saquafi, Abdurasheed
Moulavi, Anshad, Umar, Hamza Haji attended the function.
AMBULANCE SERVICE
As a part of providing medical and social
support to the region, RCFI handed over an
ambulance with customized facilities and
ample furnishings to Markaz Unani Hospital,
Engapuzha, Kozhikode. The service is of
immense help to the public in any emergency
situations. Chancellor Sheikh Abubaker
Ahmed inaugurated the ambulance service in
a grand a programme organized for paying
'Tribute to Tajul Ulema' at Jamia Markaz. RCFI
Qatar chapter is the sponsor of the emergency
vehicle in action. RCFI General Secretary, CEO
of Markaz Knowledge City and senior officials
of Markaz were present in the programme.
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D
AID DISTRIBUTION FOR DIFFERENTLY
ABLED CHILDREN
ifferently-abled children are more blessed and
all possible ways to provide financial freedom
and life support are to be assured for them, said C.
Muhammad Faizee, General Manager, Jamia Markaz, in
his introductory address at the financial aid
distribution ceremony for the differently- abled
students at Markaz auditorium.
Markaz under its charity division, Markaz
Cares, distributed monetary aids to hundreds of
differently- abled children from different parts of the
state. Kerala Orphanage Control Board Chairman P.C.
Ibrahim Master inaugurated the function, who said
that, Government should establish educational
centres specially for the differently- abled children
and lauded the attempts of Markaz in taking the lead
role. A total of INR 15 lakhs was distributed in the
function.
Prof. GOPI
appointed as
Principal of
MARKAZ LAW COLLEGE
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RCFI has given away charity of INR 165 crores
so far in India. In the upcoming Markaz Knowledge
City, a school for the Special Need Education has been
proposed as a social initiative.
Calicut: Veteran law scholar Prof. Gopi has been appointed as
the principal of Markaz Law College. He spent his academic
services as a principal at Ernakulam Government Law
College, Kozhikode Govt. Law College and Trissure Govt. Law
College. He entered in teaching field in 1985 having many
disciples in the law and public fields. He retired from
Kozhikode Govt. College in 2011.
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Sheikh Abubaker in Baqiyath Convocation calls for
Back to the Tradition,
Back to Sunni Unity
Vellore: When the great predecessors adhered to the
untainted belief, when the authentic scholars followed
the great tradition, where is the question of deviation and
differences? asked Sheikh Abubaker in his speech at the
centenarian College of Vellore Baqiyath Swalihat. He was
delivering the convocational address on the occasion of
the 150th anniversary of the renowned centre of Islamic
wisdom.
Unity is significant in achieving progress for the
community and it is the need of the hour for Sunni
Muslims all over India. However, our tradition was of a
peaceful co-existence, having accord and cooperation
among the Muslim Ummah, where the belief was pure
and spotless and it is the responsibility of the present
generation to stick to the same line and that alone leads to
the harmony and love of the community, any alterations
or adjustments in belief and practice will adversely affect
the purpose, he said. Baqiyath is a great institution which
gave birth to many eminent Islamic scholars who are
spread in different parts of the country and this mother
institution can well knit the different factions, which
should not be attempted by sacrificing any of the
fundamental principles of the religion, he added.
Sayyid Ibrahim Khalil Al Bukhari, Dr. Husain
Saquafi, Mukhtar Hazrath Baqawi, K.K. Ahmed Kutty
Musliyar, Basheer Faizee, Saeedali Hazrat, Najeeb
Moulavi spoke in the conference.
C. Muhammad Faizi
Officially invited to the Emirates
Dubai: The General Manager of Jamia Markaz, C.
Muhammad Faizi, Islamic Scholar, eminent orator
and author, has been invited as the official guest
from India by his Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin
Zayed al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab
Emirates, for this year’s Ramadan series in the
country.
UAE, where one of the largest cosmopolitan
population and global tourism happen, especially
in the capital city of Abu Dhabi and the Dubai,
where more than 1 million Keralites live in,
organizes some of the prestigious and
humanitarian Ramadan charities, including the
International Holy Qur’an Award, World Islamic
Personality Award, food and aid distributions to
African and Asian countries...etc.
C. Muhammad Faizi will be delivering Islamic
discourses at different venues in the Emirates, in
the holy month of Ramadan and participate in
official government programmes, also he would
address the Keralites communities organized by
the Muslim Organizations in the UAE. Official
delegation and the Markaz committee received the
General Manager at the Dubai Airport. After a
twenty days programme in the UAE, back in India,
he would be giving his annual Ramadan lectures at
Markaz convention centre.
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Dr. Husain Saqafi and 15 students invited to
SHARJA ISLAMIC FORUM SEMINARS
Sharja: Markaz Shareath College Principal Dr.
Husain Saqafi along with 15 students from Markaz
have officially been invited to Sharja Islamic
Forum International Seminars, held on June 14 to
26. The academic team participated in the
different academic sessions and presented papers
on various topics. Dr. Husain Saqafi along with the
students participated in the international
seminars by the official invitation of Sharja
government.
MISSION PUNJAB
STARTED WITH
MEGA MEDICAL CAMP
Daipy (Punjab): The first phase of Markaz Punjab
mission was successfully completed. Under the
supervision of MEDCINA conducted mega medical
camp at Daipy village of Punjab state providing
medical aids to hundreds of the poor people. 125
Muslims, from 7 year old boy to 80 year old man, have
been undergone for circumcision at the medical camp.
Seven doctors at Markaz Medicina wing
under the leadership of Dr. MAH Azhari participated in
the medical camp. Free drugs worth 2 lakh rupees
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have been distributed among the 500 registered
Punjabi Muslims at the camp.
Markaz Masjid at Mansa Chttisgrah highway has been
inaugurated by Dr. MAH Azhari.
Dr. Mujeeb Rahman, Dr. Muhammad Ali, Dr.
Aboobacker, Dr. Muhammad Shareef, Dr. Shahul
Hameed, Dr. KH Pasha Moradabad, Dr. Abdurabb
(Moradabad), Rasheed Punnassery, Siddik
Muhammad, Roshan, Razak Kodiyathur, Muhammad
younus participated.