Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad
Grand Mufti of India, Nepal, Bhutan and other countries living Indian origins
Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad (born 22 March 1939; also known as Kāntapuraṃ Ě.pi. Abūbakkar Musliyār).[1][2][3] He is the President of the Islamic Community of India,[4] Founder and Chancellor of the Jamia Markaz[5][6][7] and General Secretary of the All India Sunni Jamiyyathul Ulama.[8]
Abubakr Ahmad | |
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Arabic: أبوبكر أحمد | |
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| Assumed office 24 February 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 March 1939 Kanthapuram, Kozhikode District, Kerala, India. |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse(s) | Zainab |
| Children | Abdul Hakeem Azhari |
| Mother | Kunheema Hajjumma |
| Father | Mouthariyil Ahmad Haji |
| Residence | Kanthapuram near Poonoor, Kozhikode District |
| Education | Baqiyat Salihat Arabic College |
| Occupation | Chancellor of Markaz and Secretary-General of the All India Sunni Jamiyyathul Ulama |
| Known for | Islamic Scholarship and education leadership |
| Website | |
Religious and social views
changeIn August 2014, he has condemned Islamic extremism saying "Militant groups such as the Islamic State (IS) are trying to defame a religion that advocates peace and tolerance."[9][10]
In November 2015, he commented on gender equality saying women could never equal men [11][12]
References
change- ↑ Kumar, Ashwani. "Education is key to peace, says India's Grand Mufti". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2020-02-12.
- ↑ "Kanthapuram elected as new Grand Mufti". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 2020-02-12.
- ↑ Feb 27, tnn |; 2019; Ist, 04:54. "Kanthapuram selected Grand Mufti of India | Kozhikode News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-02-12.
{{cite web}}:|last2=has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ "'Women need not participate in CAA protests like men,' Aboobacker Musliyar stokes row". www.thenewsminute.com. 28 January 2020. Retrieved 2020-02-12.
- ↑ "The boys from Kashmir: How a Kerala institute offers peace, and hope, to children from the Valley". The Indian Express. 2019-09-03. Retrieved 2020-02-12.
- ↑ "Scholars call for embracing message of Islam for peace". Arab News. 2014-12-22. Retrieved 2020-02-12.
- ↑ MuslimMirror (2019-11-01). "Musliyars from God's own country turn lawyers". Muslim Mirror. Retrieved 2020-02-12.
- ↑ TwoCircles.net (19 May 2015). "All India Sunni Jamiyyathul Ulama opposes Centre's move to categorise OBCs in three groups – TwoCircles.net". Retrieved 2020-02-12.
- ↑ "Ruthless activities of ISIS 'against Islamic principles'". arabnews.com. 30 August 2014.
- ↑ Staff Reporter. "Kanthapuram calls IS enemy of Islam". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Women only fit to deliver children: Indian Muslim leader". The Express Tribune. 2015-11-29. Retrieved 2016-05-22.
- ↑ "Kerala Muslim leader calls gender equality 'un-Islamic'". Hindustan Times. 2015-11-29. Retrieved 2016-05-23.