Sayyid Abdurahman Al-Aidarusi Al-Azhari
Sayyid Abdurahman Imbichikoya Thangal Al-Aydarusi Al-Azhari | |
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 Azhari Thangal in his Grandson's Nikkah Function at Valanchery on 22 Oct. 2012. | |
| Former President of Samastha Kerala Jem-iyyathul Ulama | |
| In office 1995–2004 | |
| Preceded by | K K Aboobacker Hazrath |
| Succeeded by | Kalambadi Muhammad Musliyar |
| Former principal of Jami'a Nooriyya Arabic College | |
| Former principal of Malik bin deenar Islamic Complex -Thrissur | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1922 Marathamcode, Kunnamkulam, Thrissur |
| Died | 22 November 2015 (aged 93)[1]
((10_Safar_1437)) Valanchery, Kerala, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Graduation in Arabic and Islamic Sharia . Al-Qasimi, Al-Baqavi, Al-Azhari |
| Alma mater | Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
Darul Uloom Deoband, Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. Baqiyat Salihat Arabic College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. |
| Occupation | Islamic scholar |
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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Azhari Thangal's books include:[8][12]
- Al Arab Wal Arabiyya(Arabs And Arabic Language)(Arabic: العرب والعربية )
- Min Nawabigi Ulemai Malaibar (Arabic: من نوابغ علماء مليبار)
- Abu Nawas wa hayathuhu (Arabic: أبو نواس وحياته)
- Thariq nnahvi wa thathawwuruhu (Arabic: تاريخ النحو وتطوّره)
- Majmau thareeq Rasoolinalazhlam-Swallallahu alaihi wasallam (Arabic: مجمع تاريخ رسولنا الأعظم -صلى الله عليه وسلم)
- Athasawuful islami (Arabic: التصوف الإسلامي)
- Mojizu Thareekh Al Adabil Arabi Wadda’wath Al Islamiyya fee Malaibar (Arabic: موجز تاريخ الأدب العربي والدعوة الإسلامية في مليبار)
- Qissath Malik Malaibar lladi I’tahnaqa al Islam (Arabic: قصة ملك مليبار الذي اعتنق الإسلام)
- Thareeq Sheikh Malik bin deenar lladi nashara al Islam fee Malaibar (Arabic: تاريخ الشيخ مالك بن دينار الذي نشر الإسلام في مليبار)
- Athasawwufu Saheeh wal Musawwafa (Arabic: التصوف الصحيح والمتصوفة)
- Muqthasaru Hayathi Shamsul Ulema (Arabic: مختصر حياة شمس العلماء)
- Thareeq sayyid Alavi Mampuarmi (Arabic: تاريخ السيد علوي المنفرمي)
- Annashathu Deeni fil Hind (Arabic: النشاط الديني في الهند)
- Alfathahul mubeeni ala sharhi fathahul muheen (Arabic: الفتح المبين على شرح فتح المعين)
Demise
[edit]Azhari Thangal died on 22 November 2015 [13] at his residence in Valanchery. His Maqam (shrine) is located in Kolamangalam.[14]
Memorial
[edit]Azhari Thangal Qutub khana (Library) is opened by Sayed Hyderali Shihab Thangal, nearer to his Maqam (shrine).[15]
Kerala University Department of Arabic Alumni Association (KUDAAA) starts to institute the annual Azhari Thangal Excellency Award, to honour the outstanding achievements in Contribution to promotion and growth of Arabic Language in Kerala from 2019.[16][17][18]
References
[edit]- ^ "Azhari Thangal passes away". 23 November 2015 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Cherusseri Zainuddin Musliar passes away". 19 February 2016 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "അസ്ഹരി തങ്ങള്: ബഹുമുഖ പ്രതിഭ".
- ^ "അസ്ഹരി തങ്ങള് അറബ് സാഹിത്യത്തിലെ ബഹുമുഖ പ്രതിഭ". www.kvartha.com/. 22 November 2015.
- ^ Pg 8, LIFE AND CONTEIBUTIONS OF SAYYID ABDURAHMAN AL AYDERUSI AL AZHARI: BY YOONUS ASLAM K, published by - Darul Huda Islamic University, Chemmad, 2015
- ^ "സയ്യിദ് കുടുംബങ്ങള്".
- ^ "പാണ്ഡിത്യത്തിന്റെ ആ വിനയപൂമരത്തിന് മുന്നില്..." Islamonweb Malayalam. 23 November 2015.
- ^ a b "الشيخ السيد عبد الرحمن القاسمي الأزهري: أديب هندي أعجب العرب إبداعه".
- ^ "IKFS Condoles the death of Ulma Sayid Azhari".
- ^ "സയ്യിദ് അബ്ദുറഹ്മാന് ഇമ്പിച്ചിക്കോയ തങ്ങള്ക്ക് വിട". www.mathrubhumi.com. 23 November 2015.
- ^ "Sayyid Azhari: Unique Genius in the Path of Knowledge;".
- ^ "العائلة العربية (العيدروس) في ولاية كيرالا والعلاقة التجارية بين الدولتين". النهضة. 28 April 2017.
- ^ "സമസ്ത മുന് പ്രസിഡണ്ട് അസ്ഹരി തങ്ങള് അന്തരിച്ചു".
- ^ "അസ്ഹരി തങ്ങളുടെ ആറാം ഉറൂസ് മുബാറകിന് തുടക്കമായി".
- ^ "അസ്ഹരി തങ്ങള് ആറാമത് ഉറൂസ് മുബാറക്ക് തുടങ്ങി".
- ^ "അസ്ഹരി തങ്ങൾ എക്സലൻസി അവാർഡ് അബ്ദുൽ ഹകീം ഫൈസി ആദൃശ്ശേരിക്ക്".
- ^ "Sayyid Abdur Rahman Azhari Award". www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 4 December 2023.
- ^ IV AZHARI THANGAL EXCELLENCE AWARD Kerala University Arabic Dept,EVENTS & CONFERENCE, 19 December 2023