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The Hindu
06-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Samastha seeks revocation of Asgar Ali Faizy's expulsion from Arabic college
The Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, the largest body of traditional Islamic scholars in the State, has sought revocation of Asgar Ali Faizy's expulsion from Jamia Nooriyya Arabic College, Pattikkad. A meeting of the 40-member Mushawara, the topmost decision-making body of the Samastha, held in Kozhikode on Tuesday took the decision against the management of the Jamia Nooriyya Arabic College, the Samastha's flagship institution. Mr. Faizy, a veteran scholar and senior Mushawara member, was expelled from Jamia Nooriyya in March reportedly in retaliation for his veiled criticism against Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) State president Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal. Although Jamia Nooriyya functions under the Samastha, the college is being managed by IUML leaders. The Mushawara decided to demand the reinstatement of Mr. Faizy at Jamia Nooriyya, with Bahaudheen Nadvi submitting a dissenting note. Mr. Nadvi is known to align with the IUML on key issues where the party and the Samastha have differing views. The Mushawara formed a panel to meet Mr. Thangal and urge him to implement a nine-point charter related to the Coordination of Islamic Colleges (CIC). The Samastha had made the charter as part of finding a solution to an impasse it had with the CIC several months ago. But it was not implemented. The Mushawara decided to demand Mr. Thangal's resignation as head of the CIC if he failed to implement the nine-point charter. The Mushawara also decided to summon the leaders of the Sunni Mahallu Federation (SMF) to normalise its committee formations under the Samastha's umbrella. The Mushawara decisions are viewed to have far-reaching consequences, especially in the light of the ongoing tug-of-war between the Samastha and a faction supporting the IUML. All the three decisions will impact the Samastha's relations with the IUML as the party leadership is directly connected with them. Mr. Thangal holds significant influence over both the CIC and Jamia Nooriyya, putting him directly at the centre of the Samastha's latest decisions and demands. This could lead to a major showdown between the two entities. The IUML faction within the Samastha appears to be backing Mr. Thangal for a top leadership position, seeking recognition as the supreme leader of the Muslim community. However, the Samastha asserts its authority, believing that no Muslim political leader regardless of their scholarship or social standing is above the Samastha's leadership.
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Rift in Samastha widens as Sunni unity meet approaches
The rift between the two Sunni factions within the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama appears to be worsening day by day even as attempts are being made to bring about a Sunni unity in the name of Waqf protection. The allegations levelled by Samastha's veteran leader Umer Faizy Mukkam against the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) in connection with Waqf related issues at different places in the State on Friday were the latest in the ongoing face-off between the IUML and the Shajara factions. Mr. Faizy, during a Waqf meeting held near Farook College, Feroke, said a Muslim political party had been responsible for several instances of Waqf land grab in the State. Party leaders were trying to cover up those land grabs. He mentioned the Taliparamba Waqf land issue as a classic example of the involvement of the Muslim party leaders. Mr. Faizy said some Muslim political leaders would be hurt when the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama raises those land grabs. 'But the Samastha is not responsible for that,' he said. Mr. Faizy also questioned the Farook College management's view that the controversial land at Munambam is not Waqf. 'It's a shame on the Farook College management,' he said, reminding them to behave with dignity. 'If it's a mistake, correct it please. Otherwise the people will intervene,' he warned. Mr. Faizy's comments evoked strong criticism from IUML circles, though the leaders avoided responding. All eyes on Kochi meet All eyes are on the Waqaf meet by four Sunni groups being held at Kaloor, Kochi, on Sunday as this meet is feared to widen the differences within the Samastha rather than pacify tempers. The meet has historic significance, and the result may be a milestone in the State's Muslim politics. The Waqf meet convened jointly by the Dakshin Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, the Samsthana Jamiyyathul Ulama and the AP and EK factions of the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama (the two biggest Sunni groups) has kept away IUML State president Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal, who is also president of the Sunni Yuvajana Sangham (SYS). The exclusion of Mr. Thangal from the Kochi meet has apparently angered a section within the Samastha who support the IUML and institutions like Darul Huda Islamic University and the Coordination of Islamic Colleges (CIC). It was a meeting in Kochi convened by Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar in 1989 that became a turning point in the AP-EK division of the Samastha. The upcoming May 4 Kochi meeting has drawn comparisons to this pivotal event, sparking interest in its potential impact.
