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This article is about the leader of the Indian Muslims. For other uses, see Sheikh.
"Sheikh Aboobacker Ahmed" redirects here. For other uses, see Abu Bakr Shibli and Abu Bakr al-Aydarus.

Sheikh Aboobacker Ahmed
(شيخ ابوبكر أحمد)
Second Chancellor of the Markaz
Preceded byE.K Aboobacker Musliyar
Succeeded byDr. Hussain Saqafi
Secretary-General of the All India Sunni Jamiyyathul Ulama
Personal details
Born (1939-03-22) 22 March 1939 (age 85)
Kanthapuram, Kozhikode District, Kerala, India.
SpouseZainab
Children
Parents
  • Mouthariyil Ahmed Haji (father)
  • Kunheema Hajjumma (mother)
RelativesC. Muhammed Faizy
ResidenceKanthapuram near Poonoor Kozhikode District
Alma materBaqiyat Salihat Arabic College
OccupationChancellor of Markaz
Known forIslamic Scholar, Social Leader, Educational and Humanitarian activist
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Sheikh Aboobacker Ahmed (Arabic: الأستاذ الشيخ ابوبكر أحمد) also know as Kanthapuram A.P Aboobacker Musliyar(Malayalam: കാന്തപുരം എ.പി. അബൂബക്കർ മുസ്ലിയാർ Kāntapuraṃ Ě.pi. Abūbakkar Musliyār) in Kerala, He is the leader of a faction of Sunni Muslims in India. Sheikh Aboobacker bin Ahmed is the General Secretary of the All India Muslim Scholars Association (All India Sunni Jam-Iyyathul Ulema), Founder and Chancellor of Markazu Ssaquafathi Ssunniyya, Karanthur, Kozhikode, Kerala. He is also chief patron of the Sunni Youth Society and General Secretary, Samastha Kerala Sunni Jamiat Ulema[1][2][3] Over the years Sheikh Aboobacker has expressed very conservative views on women's liberties.[4]

Religious and social views

Sheikh Aboobacker has condemned Islamic extremism saying "Militant groups such as the Islamic State (IS) are trying to defame a religion that advocates peace and tolerance."[5][6]

In November 2015, he commented on gender equality saying women could never equal men and "they are only fit to deliver children."[7][8]

Books

As a writer in Arabic, English, Urdu and Malayalam in the leading journals, Sheikh Aboobacker has authored many scholarly books. He is well conversant in Arabic, English, Urdu, Tamil and Malayalam.

Arabic

  • Ismathul Anbiya (عصمة الأنبياء)
  • Assiyasathul Islamiyya (السياسة الإسلامية)
  • Al Vahdathul Islamiyya (الوحدة الإسلامية)
  • Al Ithibau wal Ibthidau (الاتباع والابتداع)
  • Riyadhu Thalibeen (رياض الطالبين)
  • Idharul Farah Wassuroor bi Meeladi Nnabiyyil Mabroor (اظهار الفرح والسرور بميلاد النبي المبرور)
  • Almoulidu Rraviyy (المولد الروي)
  • Tha'adeemul Akabir wahthiramu Sha'air (تعظيم الأكابر واحترام الشعائر)
  • Faidanul Muslsalath Fee Bayanil Ijazah Al Muthadavilah (فيضان المسلسلات في بيان الاجازة المتداولة)
  • Tariqathu thasawwuf (طريقة التصوف)
  • Al Barahin ul Qat’iyyah fir Raddi Alal Qadiyaniyyah (البراهين القطعة في الرد على القاديانية)
  • Adillathu Salatit Tarawih (أدلة صلاة التراويح)
  • Eesal ut Tawab Li Inqaz il Mayyiti Min al Eqab (ايصال الثوب لإنقاذ الميت من العقاب)

Others

  • Thoughts of the Muslim World
  • An Introduction to the Study of Islam
  • The Hajj
  • The American Diary
  • The Holy Prophets
  • Congregational Prayer in Islam
  • Women and the Friday Prayer
  • Thareeqat - a Study

Awards and Honors

  • Islamic Heritage Award for his service to protect Islamic culture and heritage by Jeddah (KSA) based Islamic heritage. in January 2009.[9]

See also

References

  1. ^ "The 500 Most Influential Muslims : 2011" (PDF). Gwu.edu. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  2. ^ "HRD panel to oversee RTE rollout". The Times Of India. 26 June 2010.
  3. ^ Updated Wednesday, November 13, 2013 12:27 AM IST (13 November 2013). "Home | Muslim |". Manorama Online. Retrieved 26 November 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "Education doesn't mean women should have more freedoms: Kerala Muslim leader".
  5. ^ "Ruthless activities of IS 'against Islamic principles'". arabnews.com.
  6. ^ Staff Reporter. "Kanthapuram calls IS enemy of Islam". The Hindu.
  7. ^ "Women only fit to deliver children: Indian Muslim leader". The Express Tribune. 29 November 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  8. ^ "Kerala Muslim leader calls gender equality 'un-Islamic'". Hindustan Times. 29 November 2015. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  9. ^ "Award for Kanthapuram". The Hindu.
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Preceded by Chancellor of the Markazu Ssaqafathi Ssunniyya
1996–present 		Succeeded by

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