Head Line , Markaz English Magazine ,2014 September

A News Journal From Markaz Media

2014 JULY - SEPTEMBER

SHEIKH ABUBAKER MEETS RULER OF SHARJAH

JAMIA MARKAZ GOES GLOBAL

TOWARDS MAKING A GREENER SENSE IN SOCIETY

MESSAGE from the

Chancellor Dear Brothers and Sisters, Assalamu Alaykum.

“The Learned are those who Practice what they Know.” -Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) With the immense blessings of Almighty Allah and the unconditional support of everyone who love, Markaz is making milestones with fresher thoughts and solid actions.

In its global approach and enhancement to offer educational and charity services, Jamia Markaz always carried on certain standard applications. These approaches have been rightly recognized by the world outside, especially the Muslim Ummah, the most recent among them is the affiliation of the Jamia with the renowned International Islamic University of Malaysia, (IIUM). This is the fifth, including Jordan and Yemen, University that rightly accredited, the educational assimilation and academic module of Jamia Markaz.

Enlightening the society with right education and integrating the seemingly impossible for the ultimate goodness, are the missions of Markaz in modernizing education and moralizing the posterity. New explorations, newer possibilities and newest achievements, in spreading the real light of knowledge; locally and globally!

Markaz Knowledge City, the subsequent phase of Jamia Markaz, is flowing fast en route for its aspiration. The Law College, the Unani Medical College, the International School, the Engineering College, the Specialty Hospital the Retirement Village…etc are in diverse junctures. Markaz have been heavenly fortunate to receive the scientific and highly technical knowhow from some of the internationally acclaimed experts like Dr. Nazeer Ahmed, the scientist from NASA and Dr. Abdussalam, a formerly of ISRO. The master brain of many patents, Dr. Nazeer Ahmed has been appointed as the Chief Educational Advisor to MKC, while Dr. Abdussalam is the operational head, and under such reputed guidance, MKC is sure to imprint a stamp of educational explosion with core values and traditions.

The joys of the supporters are doubled in coming days, as Markaz International Conference is drawing near. Globalizing the charity reach, making transnational relations and spreading the message of education and humanity to inventive heights; the 37th anniversary will be a venue to showcase them all. Even when soaring elevations and reaching remotes, Markaz do keep the faith and roots firm on the ground. A deliberation of all these are reflected in the new Headline, left for you!

In the holy month of Ramadan, let us request each other with sincere prayers to achieve and fulfill our missions. May Allah reinforce our drives and uphold our aims.

Sincerely, Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed, Chancellor Jamia Markaz.

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5 INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATION,

JAMIA MARKAZ GOES GLOBAL ; SIGNS MoU WITH IIUM MALAYSIA

06 NASA Scientist Dr. Nazeer Ahamed appointed as CEA to MKC

Consultant

E.V. Abdu Rahman

07 Turkey International Graduate Conference

Editors

Unais Kalpakanchery Yasar Arafath Creative Editor

Rasheed Punnassery

05 Sheikh Abubaker meets Al Qasimi

08 Widespread campaigns ahead of Markaz 37th Anniversary

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Sub Editors

Ali Shah Noorani A.K. Koya Kalpeni

09 Multinational Groups Signed with Markaz Knowledge City 10 Revive the spirit of Islam Concludes in Ahmadabad

News Cordination

Abdul Kareem Amjadi Jaleel Madavoor

12 Foundation Laying at MKC

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14 Markaz Haritham

Sidheeque K Basith Hashmi

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16 A tribute to Tajul Ulema 17 Madeenathunnoor lights up the right approach 20 Aid distribution for differently abled children

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5th INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATION,

JAMIA MARKAZ GOES GLOBAL ; SIGNS MoU WITH IIUM MALAYSIA

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uala Lumpur: In a stimulating development in the course of academic collaboration, Jamia Markaz signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), one of the premium universities in the world. Barring four national affiliations with Indian Universities, this would be the 5th affiliation of Markaz with world rank universities.

The MoU between Jamia Markaz and IIUM was signed by Chancellor Sheikh Abubaker and the Director of IIUM Dr. S. Qamaruddin at Doctors chamber in the premise of IIUM. Knowledge exchange, seats for higher studies, researches on specialized themes, equalization of courses, exchange of students and faculties... etc. are some among many innovative initiatives premeditated between Jamia Markaz and IIUM

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through the affiliation.

Founded on Islamic principles, the International Islamic University of Malaysia was established in 23 May 1983, where core Islamic values are inculcated with all disciplines. The university offers bachelor's, master's degrees and PhD programmes in its 13 faculties; also known as kulliyyah. Since 1987, in multiple disciplines, 60,785 graduates have successfully come out from the IIUM, comprising 53,241 Malaysians and 7,530 international students.

The idea of an international Islamic education institution was conceived in 1982 by the great visionary and the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia, H. H. Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad during a meeting between OIC leaders, which proposed to establish an International Academia for tertiary education based on Islamic principles, known as the

SHEIKH ABUBAKER MEETS

AL QASIMI Sharjah: Art should be genuine and humane, where there is immense scope for identifying with the ailing poor and contribute to the cultural reciprocities of countries, said Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed, Chancellor Jamia Markaz, while making his visit to the museum here at the Art Exhibition, Sharjah, UAE. Sheikh Abubaker visited UAE Supreme Council Member and

'Islamization of Knowledge'. The thought was later shared with the then Minister of Education, Dato' Amar Dr. Sulaiman Daud; the Director-General of Education, Tan Sri Dato' Hj Murad bin Mohamad Nor and two other persons. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kamal bin Hassan, then of the National University of Malaysia, a senior academic official who attended the meeting, produced the first draft of the concept of the university.

On 23 May 1983, IIUM was officially set up when the University received its 'Establishment Order' from His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta'in Billah, after an exchange of Diplomatic Notes of co-sponsorship between the Government of Malaysia and some Muslim Governments as well as the OIC. On 1 July 1983, Ahmad Shah was appointed as the first Constitutional Head of the IIUM and it was declared that the medium of instruction of the university was to be English and Arabic, and many of its students would come from overseas. As the Malaysian law did not allow for this, IIUM was incorporated under the Companies Act of 1965. Thus it became the first

Ruler of Sharjah, His Excellency, Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi and discussed the educational and cultural reforms that are undertaken by both the countries aiming to the development of Muslim community in the meeting. Shareef Karassery, Manager the Siraj Daily and Jaleel Saquafi also accompanied him in the visit.

international university and the first university in Malaysia to use English as the medium of instruction and administration.

Since its first batch, consisting national and international students, is out in 1983, more than 60,000 students have been graduated from IIUM so far. Economics, Law, Fundamental Knowledge and Languages were the faculties at the formative years of IIUM, which offered courses in Law and Administration of Islamic Judiciary.

The new affiliation and innovative initiatives would largely benefit the students in both universities in their academic and research programme. Integration of Islamic knowledge with an international ambience, cultural exchange, intellectual interactions, vernacular publishing...etc. are among the various curriculums conceived by the authorities.

Earlier, Jamia Markaz is in affiliation with Al Azhar University Egypt, Amman Islamic University Jordan, Darul Mustafa University, Yemen and Muhammadul Fatih Waqf University Turkey.

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NASA SCIENTIST Dr. NAZEER AHMED APPOINTED AS CHIEF EDUCATIONAL ADVISER TO MKC

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arkaz Knowledge City: Dr. Nazeer Ahmed has been appointed as the chief educational adviser of Markaz Knowledge City. Dr. Nazeer Ahmed, a distinguished scientist, community leader and historian visited Markaz recently and delivered many speeches.

Currently, he is Executive Director of the American Institute of Islamic History and Culture and is also visiting Dean at the HMS Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India.

Nazeer Ahmed was born in Mysore, India in 1939 into a farming family. His father Abdul Azeem was a Sufi spiritual scholar of the Qadariya Order. Because of the consistency with which he maintained his rank status in state level and interstate examinations, he is known in Karnataka as "Rank Nazeer".

He obtained his MS and AeE degrees from Caltech. In 1964-65 he worked in Huntsville, Alabama on the Saturn, Apollo and Lunar Land Rover Projects at the Marshall Space Flight Center. In 1967 he obtained a PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Cornell University. He studied management under Peter Drucker at New York University and obtained an MBA from Rider University, New Jersey. Dr. Nazeer Ahmed worked as project manager on the Hubble Space Telescope. He designed, assembled, tested and delivered

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diffraction-limited performance in its secondary mirror assembly. Dr. Nazeer Ahmed holds twelve U.S. patents in advanced composites and space-based lasers.

He was a chairman of the AIRAPT conference in high pressure physics in Denver, Colorado in 1977. He has published a large number of papers in scientific journals including Journal of Applied Physics, Journal of Applied Mechanics, Journal of Basic Engineering, Journal of the Acoustical Society of America and other publications. Dr. Nazeer Ahmed has written extensively on Islamic history and culture (www.historyof islam.com). His two-volume study Islam in Global History was published in the United States and translated into Urdu. He is the author of an Encyclopedia of Islamic History (History of Islam) and a spiritual treatise "What Makes Us Human?". As of 2012 Dr. Nazeer Ahmed is the director of the American Institute of Islamic History and Culture in California and a senior advisor to the World Organization for Resource Development and Education in Washington, DC and to HMS Institute of Technology, India. He also serves on the Steering Committee of Elijah Institute, Jerusalem, Israel.

Now Dr. Nazeer Ahmed has taken charge of chief educational adviser of Markaz Knowledge City.

TURKEY INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE CONFERENCE A REPLICA TO GO AFTER FOR ISLAMIC UNIVERSITIES Dr. MAH AZHARI

Istanbul: Delivering his guest address, Dr. MAH Azhari, Director of Jamia Markaz, emphasized that the model, displayed by the 6th International Graduate Conference at Istanbul, could be followed by Islamic Universities in other parts as well.

The Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture were the organizers and the conference offered a unique opportunity for the doctoral and master's students to develop their understanding of Said Nursi, a great reformer popularly known as Bediüzzaman, was the 19th century Sunni Muslim theologian, and identified by his renowned philosophy, the Risale-i Nur Collection, a body of Qur'anic commentary exceeding six thousand pages. Importantly, the format for this conference was an evolution and a refinement compared to previous conferences because of its more allocation of time for students to discuss their papers and receive further reviews.

The design of these conferences has always been to provide a platform for students and scholars to share their ideas and develop thoughts as well as offer constructive criticism of their works. It has a track record of attracting newcomers to Nursi studies and inspiring them for the reason that the constructive ideas and fruitful dialogue that emerges in the conference milieu and which sends a positive message to the rest of the Muslim world.

Dr. Azhari was the chief guest from India, in Istanbul, for the Graduate Conference, which was the largest, with more than 60 young scholars and observers from around the world attending the event in Turkey, the medium of which was English. This time delegates included from countries like the USA, England, Iran, Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Malaysia, and South Africa apart from local participation. Muhammad Roshan and Muhammad Ashraf, both students of Jamia Markaz also presented papers in the three-day conference, held between the 14th and 16th June at the BikaSuites Hotel featuring vibrant programmes that included a Bosphoros tour and a memorable gala dinner at Rustem Pasa Madrasa.

The conference was chaired by five senior academics, namely, Dr. Ian Markham of the Virginia School of Theology (USA), Dr Colin Paul Turner of Durham University (UK), Dr Sait. M. Özervarl of Yildiz Technical University (Turkey), Dr Farid Alatas of Singapore National University, and Ismail Hacınebioğl from Süleyman Demirel University (Turkey), respectively in the morning and afternoon sessions of the three days. Each chairperson administered the presentations of two graduates, making a total of nine made on Nursi and all of them were well-received and fostered extensive and productive discussions.

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WIDESPREAD CAMPAIGNS AHEAD OF th

MARKAZ 37 ANNIVERSARY

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arkaz Nagar: Even when a few months remain, the Markaz community and the general public have been carried a long away with the drive of Markaz 37th annual conference and campaigns will surely gear up momentum after the month of Ramadan. The Reception Committee office, which was opened earlier this year, by Markaz President Sayyid Ali Bafaqi, is busy with organizing and welcoming programmes one after another.

This time, a series of definitive agendas, both academic and social, will be showcased and international personalities, charity organizations, NGO's and overseas groups will make their presence felt in Jamia during the four days, December 18 through 21.

Regional centres of Andaman, Kolkata and Lakshadweep have already convened huge publicity campaigns. In connection with this Scholarships and Aids of RCFI for the poor students in Lakshadweep were also distributed. Integrating education, inculcating values and serving the poor everywhere, irrespective of

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their ethnic and regional origin, are the core values Markaz stands for; said Sayyid Ali Bafaqi Thangal, the president, while inaugurating the campaign.

Markaz propagated the message of peace and harmony through educational innovation and humanitarian services. When there is an apprehension of conflicts and clashes, Markaz proves the peaceful path to success, he added. K.T. Thahir Saquafi, Markaz Asst. Manager for Events and fund raising, Ubaidulla Saquafi, Kalpeni Qazi Moulana K.K. Haider Ali , SSF President Hashim Ahsani, Saheer Husain Jeelani also spoke in function. Sayyid Ali Bafaqi Thangal also laid the foundation stone for the upcoming Markazul Huda Masjid. The coming days will host a variety of events in Markaz, including, the Saquafi meet, attended by more than 5000 Saquafis, the Khatmul Bukhari conference, Alumni communion of different institutions of Markaz, Ramadan Special campaigns, Masjid Alliance, Professionals' summit, Intellectual Congress...etc.

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MULTINATIONAL GROUPS SIGNED WITH

MARKAZ KNOWLEDGE CITY Calicut: Four Multinational groups and companies have recently signed Memorandums of Understanding with Markaz Knowledge City. Offering innovative initiatives in professional education.

Bangalore based Brindavan Group of Institutions has recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Brindavan Group chairman Dr. Majeed AA Saba and Knowledge City Chairman Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed have signed MoU at Markaz. Joint ventures and academic initiatives by MKC and Brindavan Group will soon be launched under this agreement.

Academic cooperation, Students exchange, Research etc are some of the focuses of MoU. This academic year, Brindavan facilitates Markaz students to join at its professional colleges for various degrees and post graduation programmes.

Markaz Knowledge City CEO Dr. Abdussalam Muhammad presented a paper on the possibilities of professional education in the comprehensive development of the Muslim Community. Dr. MAH Azhari, Brindavan Group Vice Chairman Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed, Muhammad Ismaeel EV Abdurahman participated in the function.

LEARNING LAW IN MARKAZ Kozhikode: Markaz Law College, under the affiliation of the Bar Council of India and University of Calicut, has invited applications to both three year and five year LLB courses. Regular classes of the law will commence from the first week of August.

Veteran academic Prof. Gopi, former principal of Calicut Government Law College and Thrissur Government Law College, has been appointed as the principal, and Advocate Samad Pulikkad serves in

the capacity of Associate Director of Markaz Law College.

Administrative office of Markaz Law College was inaugurated by Dr. Abdussalam, C.E.O., Markaz Knowledge City and is functional at Kozhikode. E.V. Abdul Rahman, Shoukath Ali, Muzammil Noorani participated. For enquiries and admissions, contact: 00919497296373.

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'REVIVE THE SPIRIT OF ISLAM' CONFERENCE CONCLUDES IN AHMADABAD MAXIMIZE SOCIAL SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY AWAKENING; SHEIKH ABUBAKER AHMED.

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hmadabad: In a self-centred world order, service oriented activities and socially committed initiatives are the need of the hour and widening the reach of such social services will empower the communities; said Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed, the Chancellor of Jamia Markaz and General Secretary of Sunni Scholars' Organization of India, at the National Islamic Conference on 'Revive the Spirit of Islam', here, Ahmadabad, Gujarat, organized by Markaz Group of Institutions, India region. Sheikh Abubaker was presenting his keynote address at the conference in the historic city.

Beneficiaries of this approach of innovative Islamic movement through social interferences by the Muslim scholars, are not only Muslims but the other communities as well and the entire nation in general. The appalling partition of India obliged many responsibilities upon Muslims, especially in the northern India.

They were left without their families and even good neighbours. Unfortunately, the different governments in the central power failed to listen

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the issues that the community faced. The Sacchar Committee Report, an official account of the government of India on the current status of the M u s l i m c o m m u n i t y, p o i n t e d o u t t h a t governments did not succeed in addressing the major issues of the community. This was the situation the Muslim Ulema and visionaries came forward to strategize community services and concentrated on the social awakening through educational and charitable initiatives, Sheikh Abubaker added.

The National Islamic Conference on the theme 'Revive the Spirit of Islam' was organized as a part of the Sunni Muslim movements in North Indian states to coordinate the different programmes in the region under Jamia Markaz.

Shah Alam Ground, Ahmadabad, the venue of the conference, witnessed massive participation of people from almost all states of India.

'Islamic Session' and 'Spiritual Session' were inaugurated by Idris Vora IAS Ahmedabad and Gujarat Grand Mufti Moulana Shabir Alam respectively. Burda Majlis followed, which was

totally a novel experience for the Gujarati Muslims. Rajastan Grand Mufti Allama Sher Muhammad inaugurated the 'Revive the Spirit of Islam Conference'. Sheikh Aboobacker Ahmed, the Chancellor of Jamia Markaz and General Secretary of Sunni Scholars Organization of India, delivered the keynote address.

Chairman of Al Ikhlas Foundation, Haji Abdunnizar Chacha, Principal Jamia Markaz, Dr. Husain Muhammad Saquafi, and General Secretary of RCFI, Dr. MAH Azhari, presented the papers in the conference on different topics.

Shaikhul Islam Hazrat Allama Muhammad Madani Miya Al Ashrafi, Sarkeji Grand Masjid Imam Allama Aleemuddin, Madani Welfare of India Chairman, Sayyid Shoukath Ali Ashrafi, Markaz Gujarat Organizers Basheer Nizami, Zainul Abid, Ubaid Ibrahim Noorani and Ali Saquafi also convened the different sessions.

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Home Minister Announces

2 SPC for Markaz School Jamia Markaz: Kerala State Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala declared one more unit of the prestigious Students Police Cadet to Markaz Higher Secondary School, Karanthur. On his visit to Markaz, he also inaugurated Markaz Ihram Medical and Engineering Entrance Coaching Centre, (MIMEECC). Sri Ramesh Chennithala applauded the educational and humanitarian activities of Markaz under the meticulous leadership of Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed, for which he promised staunch support from himself and of the Home Ministry.

Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed presided over the function, Markaz management, teachers and students of SPC warmly welcomed the minister at Markaz.

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FOUNDATION STONES LAID FOR THREE NEW INSTITUTIONS;

MARKAZ KNOWLEDGE CITY GROWING FAST

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arkaz Knowledge City : A new chapter in the growth history of Markaz Knowledge City opened in June 2014. Having the participation of International Islamic scholars along with educationists and scientists, foundation stones of Markaz School of Law and Spiritual Enclave (Zaviyathul Maarif) have been laid at Knowledge City premise. The construction of International School also officially inaugurated in the grand function.

In the wee hours of morning on 7th June, Markaz President Sayyid Ali Bafaqi began the ceremony with a prayer. Knowledge City Chairman Sheikh Aboobacker Ahmed presided over the function. Sheikh Abdulla Jaleelani laid the foundation stone of Markaz School of Law. Sayyid Afeefudhin Jeelani Baghdad laid the foundation stone of Spiritual Enclave. Scientist at

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American space research institute NASA Dr. Nazeer Ahmed inaugurated the construction of International School.

Sheikh Sayyid Afeefudhin Jeelani Sheikh Abdulla Abdul Jaleel Al Faheem, Sheikh Habeeb Umar Abdula Bin Saqaf Malaysia, Sheikh Nasir Al Sabi and Knowledge City CEO Dr. Abdussalam Muhammad delivered speeches in the public ceremony.

Sayyid Zainul Abideen Malaysia, Kodanchery Punchayat President Antony, Mansoor Haji Chennai, Hasan Haji Flora, AP Abdul Kareem Haji Apco, Landmark Chairman Arun, MD Anwar Sadath, EV Abdurahman, Adv Hasan participated. Markaz Knowledge City Director Dr. MAH Azhari welcomed and Markaz General Manager C Muhammad Faizee delivered the vote of thanks.

Dr. ABDUSSALAM APPOINTED AS

CEO OF MARKAZ KNOWLEDGE CITY Markaz Knowledge City: Veteran former scientist of ISRO Dr. Absussalam has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Markaz Knowledge City. He did his formal education at National Institute of Technology, Calicut, Aligarh Muslim University, India and Malaysian Institute of Technology, Malaysia.

Dr. Abdussalam worked as a lecturer in Aligarh Muslim University. He also contributed his services at Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) as its scientist. He worked as Ex-Senior Scientist, NIC, Planning Commission of India, Head of Planning and Projects, Centre for Geographic Information System,

Geographic Information Officer, UAE Military and Consultant to Abu Dhabi Depart of Municipal Affairs.

Dr. Abdussalam has bagged several government awards for innovative projects and best performance and presented academic papers in international conferences as well. He is currently the Technical Adviser to GTT Inc for Master Plan Projects Al Madinah Development Projects and Makkah Land Database.

Many new projects and initiatives at Markaz Knowledge City have already been launched under the supervision of Dr. Abdussalam.

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MARKAZ HARITHAM; TOWARDS MAKING A GREENER SENSE IN SOCIETY

Jamia Markaz: creating a biotic sense and promoting a balanced growth are to be considered while taking on environmental issues. We must create the real awareness and cultivate a culture that would encourage future food security, protection of nature and sustainability in resources like water and farm fields, declared the Markaz Haritham Environmental Initiative, under Markaz Farm Department, which plans and executes realistic measures for self reliance, in food, through farming and planting, among the Markaz community.

Launching the project along with the observation of World Environmental Day 2014, in Markaz, the department also aims to bring about selfsufficiency in dairy, poultry and aquaculture on an eco balanced scale. The student strength of more than 20,000 in different Markaz institutions can be creatively channelized to achieve these objectives, whereby, ultimately shaping them as an educated farming community for the development of country.

The grand event of Haritham Markaz was conducted in association with the Harithasree programme of the Government of Kerala. Marking the day, about 15,000 plantlets, given by the social forestry department of the government of Kerala, have been planted in diverse Markaz campuses. Sheikh

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Abubaker Ahmed inaugurated the function at the central campus in the teeming presence of teachers and students of Markaz institutions to whom Dr. MAH Azhari, Director of Jamia Markaz, administered the Haritham pledge for the World Environmental Day and General Manager C. Muhammad Faizi, led the plantation programme.

Offering the full support of the department to the green campaign of Markaz, Assistant Conservator of Forests, Kozhikode, Mr. Udayakumar said that this exemplary initiative from the part of Markaz must go on and regular monitoring and caring of the plants and their growth should be adhered to. Dr. Madhavan, Chief Veterinary Officer of Kozhikode, felicitated and tendered his involvement, saying that this definitely is an encouraging stride by Markaz for the dying mother earth. Environmental Day seminar was inaugurated by Sri Shaji Bhai, Director, Santi Niketan who reiterated the audience for creating an individual ecological awareness. Women Development Corporation Director Faizal Muneer and other delegates participated.

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SAYYID AFEEFUDDIN JEELANI ADORNS KHATHMUL BUKHARI -2014 Jamia Markaz: Sayyid Afeefuddin Jeelani of Baghdad, the veteran spiritual leader, the 19th direct descendant of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Al-Jeelani and the 33rd direct descendant of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) practically decorated the 2014 Khatmul Bukhari Conference here in Markaz, by taking the lead in the spiritual valedictory session of the 50th anniversary of the lecture of Bukhari, the most authentic text after the Holy Qur'an in Islam, of Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed. Thousands of scholars and public, who assembled at the conference, were also blessed by the special prayers of Sayyid Jeelani at the programme.

Sheikh Afeefuddin Jilani specializes in Islamic jurisprudence, Shari'a laws and spirituality. Currently living and teaching in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, many students from around the world travel to learn from Sheikh Afeefuddin.

Find out the inner contentment through spirituality: SHEIKH ABUBAKER AHMED Jamia Markaz: Spirituality is the foundation for the personal, social and cultural life of a believer, said Chancellor Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed in his keynote address at the Khatmul Bukhari Conference held at Markaz. Today, people are after the momentary pleasures of the temporal world thus the believers forget the inner happiness achieved by spiritual life. To an original believer spirituality should be the prevailing factor in all his walks of life; that would reveal him the paths of realization, he added.

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MOVEMENTS INITIATED

arkaz organized an all India Mass Campaign on June 5, the world environment day,to spread the importance of preserving earth's biodiversity, the need to identify problems related to the environment and take corrective actions and preserve the nature.

The campaign is named 'GREEN', Green Route to Efficient Ecosystem to the Nature, with the tagline of 'Plant Trees, Save Life'. Activities of Markaz Green started from Markaz educational institutions, public schools, mosques, homes and in the nearby neighborhoods across the country.

Markaz, in this regard, will conduct various interesting competitions in connection with Green

this year. They are planting trees, creating awareness campaigns such as green campus, kitchen garden and water conservation ideas and so on. The best three entries from each category shall be honored with awards from diverse fields of educational institutions, religious institutions and households.

Shaikh Aboobaker Ahmed launched the Green movement at 11 AM on the 5th June 2014 at Markaz Knowledge City. Markaz plays an active role in spreading the awareness to the public by planting 1 Lakh trees in Markaz knowledge City premises. The Green Movement Diary has been published on the venue.

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“A TRIBUTE TO TAJUL ULEMA” MARKAZ PAYS HOMAGE TO THE SCHOLAR HEADSHIP

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amia Markaz: With heavy hearts and praying lips, hundreds of thousands of believers thronged in the special spiritual conference organized in memoriam of the great sayyid, guru, scholar and leader of our time; Tajul Ulema Sayyid Abdurahman Al Bukhari, or the better known, Ullal Thangal, here in Markaz. Jamia Chancellor Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed delivered the commemorative speech at “A tribute to Tajul Ulema”, paying lofty deference to the departed soul.

Remembering Tajul Ulema, he said that, Thangal was the unparalleled scholar and brave leader of the Muslim community and his absence is a heavy loss, which cannot be repaired or replaced. His profound knowledge in the Holy Qur'an, Prophetic traditions and Islamic books really spell bounded many and he dedicated himself for the cause of spreading the spiritual enlightenment and heavenly knowledge. He was both bold and brawny in matters related to the original faith and practice of Islam. His disciple circle included great scholars who are committed to keep the light of knowledge for the posterities. His students could never go wrong or astray, for he had the spiritual

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connection and guidance for all of them. It is a false argument in Islam that those who have passed away should not be commemorated. At the same time there are solid proofs that it is a good practice for the entire Muslim community to remember the great Auliya and scholars, and thereby enhance our lives, added Sheikh Abubaker.

The programme was enriched with spiritual agendas like Burda recitation, Khatmul Qur'an, Tahleel and special prayers. The staff and students offered thousands of Khatmul Quran and millions of Thahleel for Thajul Ulema. C. Muhammad Faizee welcomed and Dr. Husain Saquafi delivered the introductory speech.

Other than thousands of Sharia students and laymen, VIP participants included Sayyid Ibrahim Khaleel Bukhari, Sayyid Zainul Abideen Bafaqi, Sayyid Abdul Fathah Avelam, Sayyid Sharafuddin Jamalullaili, Sayyid Suhail Saquafi, PKS Thangal Thalappara, Sayyid Thaha Saquafi, Husain Musliyar Padanilam, K.K. Ahmed Kutty Musliar, VPM Villiapally, UK Muhammad Ali Baqavi, Dr. Abdussalam, MN Siddiq Haji and Nasar Haji.

MADEENATHUNNOOR LIGHTS UP THE RIGHT APPROACH

INTERNATIONAL DA’AWA CONFERENCE SHIFTS THE PARADIGM OF ISLAMIC SUMMITS Madeenathunnoor: Leaving new signs and symbols in organizing global Islamic summits, the first International Da’awa Conference of Madeenathunnoor College of Islamic Sciences; ‘Multaqa’ concluded here in Markaz Garden, a centre of excellence under Jamia Markaz, Calicut. Delegates from in and outside Indian continent attended, presenting papers on variety of topics, in three days of unique Islamic conference, where they experienced the true models for life and mission.

The grand Da’awa workshop offered an exceptional opportunity for selected group of Islamic missionaries from different Da’awa colleges of Kerala, giving them practical orientations for the field.

‘Multaqa’ was the first convocation for the graduates of Madeenathunnoor College, a highly pragmatic institution with integrated curriculum of Islamic and general academics under the aegis of Markaz, where 65 scholars were awarded of the “Noorani” religious degree, after proving themselves with credentials of field Da’awa and successful study based applications. Nooranis, with their flawless learning and co-scholastic talents of seven years in Markaz Garden, have already pencilled in a distinctive map of India, identifying the reasons and remedies for illiteracy and sufferings in the far-off terrains. This could enable them to launch individual Da’awa projects, of local and international perspective, in the conference.

The three days International conference was truly global, thematically distinct and environmentally

secure. To diminish the ecological threat, no billboard of flex or synthetic material were used in the campaign and cost-effective eco friendly methods were applied.

During the three days of non-stop intellectual discourses and discussions, no plastic materials were used on any instances, especially while serving the food.

Efforts were made to minimize sound pollution and a notable feature of the Da’awa meet was that, instead of familiar open ground vocalizations, result oriented intellectual discussions from scholars, scientists, professionals, intellectuals and philanthropists were facilitated for the disciplined massive audience, who participated with some purpose.

Sayyid Abdul Fatah Quraidash Yafee Yamen inaugurated the International Conference and scholars from across the world offered affluent studies on contemporary topics in Islamic perspective. Jamia Chancellor, Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed, delivered the Madhur Rasool lecture, Dr. MAH Azhari, MGGI rector and the mentor of Nooranis, brought a comparative analysis of Islamic life in India and other countries, and he virtually adopted some of the elapsed Islamic traditions at the conference venue. Markaz General Manager C Muhammad Faizi spoke at the concluding session and Sayyid Ibraheem Khaleel al Bukhari, Ponmala Abdul Qadir Musliyar, K.K. Ahmed Kutty Musliyar, Dr. Hussain Saquafi, Perode Abdurahiman Saquafi also attended different sittings.

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MARKAZ CAREER GUIDANCE CENTRE

WORLD ARABIC DAY Jamia Markaz: Adv. PTA Raheem MLA inaugurated the programme 'Nadwathul Arabiyya', organized by Markaz Shari-a College Students Union, Ihyaussunna, in connection with the World Arabic Day celebrations in the Campus.

In 1971 United Nations approved the Arabic language as one of the world languages and it is used by many nations including including non-Arab countries as the medium of communication. The historic link between Arabic language and the people in Kerala state was showcased. Swabir Abdullahil Baithani Makkah Al Mukarrama was the guest of honour.

MA'ADIN BAGS PRIZE FOR ARABIC MANUSCRIPT MAGAZINE The first prize of the Markaz Ihyaussunna World Arabic Day competition for Manuscript Magazine was bagged

by Ma'adin Da'awa College, Malappuram. Bukhari College Kondotty and Madeenathunnoor College Poonoor were placed in second and third positions respectively. Awards along with Certificates were presented to the winners.

Jamia Markaz: Preparation is the key to success and right preparation defines and realizes one's goals.

Markaz Institute of Human Resources Activation and Management (IHRAM), added one more professional programme in its curriculum to groom the medical and engineering aspirants. Markaz Ihram Medical and Engineering Entrance coaching has been officially inaugurated by Sri Ramesh Chennithala, Kerala Minister for home and Vigilance here.

At Markaz, Higher studies counselling and guidance are provided for the aspiring students across the state by the guidance centre. A special initiative for the aspirants, who try to get admission at premier institutes and central universities outside Kerala, is set up at the centre as well. Application forms for different courses are also available at the centre.

Aptitude test, entrance examination coaching, interview training, previous question papers, scholarships etc are ready for the students at IHRAM guidance centre along with the essential facilities which make higher studies possible at the best institutions in India. IHRAM also arranged hostel facilities in association with SSF Wisdom hostels in Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Salem cities for the students from Kerala. Food and accommodation are available at cheap rate at the Wisdom hostels.

Students, parents, educational institutions managements and researchers can access the facilities of the guidance centre. Face to face counselling at the centre is arranged for the students who take prior appointments. (0495 2805258, ihram@markazonline.com).

KARIM VENGIDANG HONOURED Jamia Markaz: Veteran social activist and businessman M.P. Abdul Kareem Vengidang was given a warm reception by the Markaz family, including the Management, Staff and Students. His visit to Markaz was just after receiving the Bharat Gaurav Award by India International Friendship Society recently for his unmatched social services and charity works. In his

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short speech, Mr. Kareem offered his rich support to Markaz and to the initiatives led by Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed in the fields of education and relief. Markaz President Sayyid Ali Bafakhi chaired the sitting; Chancellor Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed felicitated the guest.

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QURAN STUDY CENTRE, NEW BATCH READS WITH PHONETICS Jamia Markaz: Reading the holy Qur'an phonetically isn't an easy exercise. In depth knowledge and deliberate practice is essential to master this mission.

While the chemistry of origin of sounds and breath control is achieved, the reader should take utmost care not to lose the poetic licence. This was the task imprinted by Noorudheen Saquafi, the Chief Qari (Qur'an Reciter) of Samastha Kerala Jam-iyyathul Ulama, to the new batch of students, who attended the special session of Holy Qur'an Recital at Markaz Quran Study Centre.

Established 1989, for the propagation of the phonetics of Quran, methods of recital and to spread its divine message, Saquafi inaugurated here the 46th batch of the Markaz Quran Thajweed Training Centre, in pious and awe-inspiring mood. 150 students, who shall graduate in different streams of Islamic studies in the forthcoming conference, made up the new batch of Holy Qur'an. Muhammad Basheer Saquafi, Qari Muhammad Haneef Saquafi, Chief Librarian Abdul Majeed Saquafi and Qari Abdurahman Saquafi participated.

GRAND GIFT TO MARKAZ KNOWLEDGE CITY Jamia Markaz: Considering the importance in the present day situation and the values for which the project MKC stand for, Mishkat Sunni Centre, a social initiative based in Dammam, KSA has granted a grand gift of INR Ten Lakhs to Markaz Knowledge City, the excellent and the biggest project of Markaz, at a programme held in Markaz campus premise. “The services lead and spread by Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed, the chairman of Markaz Knowledge City, is unique and a sure model to follow for us�, said President Yousuf Moulavi Tirur.

Moulavi and the Secretary of MSC, Zakiruddin Mannani together handed over the amount to Markaz Chancellor Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed. Markaz Organizer Nediyanad Abdurahman Saqafi, Abdussaleem Saquafi, Abdurasheed Moulavi, Anshad, Umar, Hamza Haji attended the function.

AMBULANCE SERVICE As a part of providing medical and social support to the region, RCFI handed over an ambulance with customized facilities and ample furnishings to Markaz Unani Hospital, Engapuzha, Kozhikode. The service is of immense help to the public in any emergency situations. Chancellor Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed inaugurated the ambulance service in a grand a programme organized for paying 'Tribute to Tajul Ulema' at Jamia Markaz. RCFI Qatar chapter is the sponsor of the emergency vehicle in action. RCFI General Secretary, CEO of Markaz Knowledge City and senior officials of Markaz were present in the programme.

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AID DISTRIBUTION FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED CHILDREN

ifferently-abled children are more blessed and all possible ways to provide financial freedom and life support are to be assured for them, said C. Muhammad Faizee, General Manager, Jamia Markaz, in his introductory address at the financial aid distribution ceremony for the differently- abled students at Markaz auditorium.

Markaz under its charity division, Markaz Cares, distributed monetary aids to hundreds of differently- abled children from different parts of the state. Kerala Orphanage Control Board Chairman P.C. Ibrahim Master inaugurated the function, who said that, Government should establish educational centres specially for the differently- abled children and lauded the attempts of Markaz in taking the lead role. A total of INR 15 lakhs was distributed in the function.

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RCFI has given away charity of INR 165 crores so far in India. In the upcoming Markaz Knowledge City, a school for the Special Need Education has been proposed as a social initiative.

Calicut: Veteran law scholar Prof. Gopi has been appointed as the principal of Markaz Law College. He spent his academic services as a principal at Ernakulam Government Law College, Kozhikode Govt. Law College and Trissure Govt. Law College. He entered in teaching field in 1985 having many disciples in the law and public fields. He retired from Kozhikode Govt. College in 2011.

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Sheikh Abubaker in Baqiyath Convocation calls for

Back to the Tradition, Back to Sunni Unity Vellore: When the great predecessors adhered to the untainted belief, when the authentic scholars followed the great tradition, where is the question of deviation and differences? asked Sheikh Abubaker in his speech at the centenarian College of Vellore Baqiyath Swalihat. He was delivering the convocational address on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the renowned centre of Islamic wisdom.

Unity is significant in achieving progress for the community and it is the need of the hour for Sunni Muslims all over India. However, our tradition was of a peaceful co-existence, having accord and cooperation among the Muslim Ummah, where the belief was pure and spotless and it is the responsibility of the present generation to stick to the same line and that alone leads to the harmony and love of the community, any alterations or adjustments in belief and practice will adversely affect the purpose, he said. Baqiyath is a great institution which gave birth to many eminent Islamic scholars who are spread in different parts of the country and this mother institution can well knit the different factions, which should not be attempted by sacrificing any of the fundamental principles of the religion, he added.

Sayyid Ibrahim Khalil Al Bukhari, Dr. Husain Saquafi, Mukhtar Hazrath Baqawi, K.K. Ahmed Kutty Musliyar, Basheer Faizee, Saeedali Hazrat, Najeeb Moulavi spoke in the conference.

C. Muhammad Faizi

Officially invited to the Emirates Dubai: The General Manager of Jamia Markaz, C. Muhammad Faizi, Islamic Scholar, eminent orator and author, has been invited as the official guest from India by his Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, for this year’s Ramadan series in the country.

UAE, where one of the largest cosmopolitan population and global tourism happen, especially in the capital city of Abu Dhabi and the Dubai, where more than 1 million Keralites live in, organizes some of the prestigious and humanitarian Ramadan charities, including the International Holy Qur’an Award, World Islamic Personality Award, food and aid distributions to African and Asian countries...etc.

C. Muhammad Faizi will be delivering Islamic discourses at different venues in the Emirates, in the holy month of Ramadan and participate in official government programmes, also he would address the Keralites communities organized by the Muslim Organizations in the UAE. Official delegation and the Markaz committee received the General Manager at the Dubai Airport. After a twenty days programme in the UAE, back in India, he would be giving his annual Ramadan lectures at Markaz convention centre.

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Dr. Husain Saqafi and 15 students invited to SHARJA ISLAMIC FORUM SEMINARS Sharja: Markaz Shareath College Principal Dr. Husain Saqafi along with 15 students from Markaz have officially been invited to Sharja Islamic Forum International Seminars, held on June 14 to 26. The academic team participated in the

different academic sessions and presented papers on various topics. Dr. Husain Saqafi along with the students participated in the international seminars by the official invitation of Sharja government.

MISSION PUNJAB STARTED WITH

MEGA MEDICAL CAMP

Daipy (Punjab): The first phase of Markaz Punjab mission was successfully completed. Under the supervision of MEDCINA conducted mega medical camp at Daipy village of Punjab state providing medical aids to hundreds of the poor people. 125 Muslims, from 7 year old boy to 80 year old man, have been undergone for circumcision at the medical camp.

Seven doctors at Markaz Medicina wing under the leadership of Dr. MAH Azhari participated in the medical camp. Free drugs worth 2 lakh rupees

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have been distributed among the 500 registered Punjabi Muslims at the camp.

Markaz Masjid at Mansa Chttisgrah highway has been inaugurated by Dr. MAH Azhari.

Dr. Mujeeb Rahman, Dr. Muhammad Ali, Dr. Aboobacker, Dr. Muhammad Shareef, Dr. Shahul Hameed, Dr. KH Pasha Moradabad, Dr. Abdurabb (Moradabad), Rasheed Punnassery, Siddik Muhammad, Roshan, Razak Kodiyathur, Muhammad younus participated.