Sayyid Muhammad Jifri Muthukkoya Thangal
Sayyid Muhammad Jifri Muthukkoya Thangal is the President of Samastha Kerala Jem Iyyathul Ulema, the largest Muslim organisation[1] in Kerala, India. He was selected as the President in January, 2017, following the death of Kumaramputhur AP Muhammed Musliyar in 2016.[2][3][4]
Sayyid Muhammad Jifri Muthukoya Thangal | |
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 Sayyid Muhammad Jifri Muthukoya Thangal Addresses a public event at Indian Islamic Centre, Abu Dhabi on 21 Nov. 2014. | |
| President of Samastha Kerala Jem Iyyathul Ulema | |
| Assumed office 22 January 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Kumaramputhur A P Muhammed Musliyar |
| Chairman of Suprabhaatham Daily | |
| Assumed office 4 March 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Kottumala Bappu Musliyar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 1957 Cherumukk, Tirurangadi, Malappuram |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse(s) | Fathimat Muthu Beevi |
| Education | Post-graduation in Arabic and Islamic Sharia |
| Alma mater | Jamia Nooriyyah Arabiyyah, Kerala, Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama, Lucknow, UP |
| Occupation | Qazi and Islamic Scholar |
Early life
Sayyid Muhammad Jifri Muthukkoya Thangal was born in Kolappuram village of Malappuram district in Kerala state in March 1957 to parents who are Hussain Jifri Pookunji Thangal (Father) and Fathima Cheriya Beevi Jamalullaili (Mother). He is a direct descendant of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad, through his grandson Hussein. He married to Fathmat Muthu Beevi.[5]
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References
- http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/cherusseri-zainuddin-musliar-passes-away/article8255515.ece
- "Samastha President AP Muhammed Musaliyar passes away".
- "News Malayala Manorama-Jifri Thangal new president for Samastha". ManoramaOnline. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
- "News Kerala Kaumudi-Sayyid Muhammad Jifri Muthukoya Thangal Samastha President". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
- "Islamonweb.net-Brief history about Jifri Thangal". www.islamonweb.net. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
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