Markazu Saqafathi Sunniyya

Jamia Markaz[3] (also called Markaz or Sunni Markaz)[4] is an Islamic University[5][6][7][8][9] running under the Markazu Saqafathi Sunniyya at Kozhikode in Kerala, India. The Markaz is located east of Kozhikode city. The foundation stone was laid by the Saudi Arabian Islamic scholar Muhammad Alawi al-Maliki in presence of Kanniyath Ahmed Musliyar and E. K. Aboobacker Musliyar.

جامعة مركز الثقافة السنية الإسلامية
Jāmiʿāt Markazu aṯ-Ṯaqāfāt as-Sunna l-ʾIslāmiyya
Motto
Markaz Shaping a Culture[1]
TypeIslamic
Established1978; 46 years ago (1978)
FounderA.P. Aboobacker Musliyar
Parent institution
Markaz
Religious affiliation
Sunni Islam
RectorDr. Muhammed Abdul Hakkim Azhari[2]
DirectorA.A Hakeem
Address
Karanthur
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673571
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ColorsBlue and White
Websitemarkaz.in

Markaz has started a branch in Dubai under the supervision of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department of Dubai (Markaz, Dubai[10] also called Dubai Markaz)[11][12][13] with various courses in Islamic studies.

Management edit

Markazu Saqafathi Sunniyya is an Indian-based Non-governmental organization registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860) at Kozhikode.

Welfare services edit

Markaz provides financial aid to poor students for further studies. There is a special fund for assisting the students who aspire to study here and abroad, top scorers attend universities in Egypt, Russia, etc. Markaz sponsors medical and engineering students studying in Kerala and other states like Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi. There is a special welfare outlet functioning in the capital city, Delhi.[14][15]

 
Sunni Markaz conference 2013

Markaz gives degrees (sanad) in Islamic studies as Maulvi Fazil Saqafi and Maulavi Kamil Saqafi for P.G in Islamic Studies also called Saqafi.[16][17]

International relations and Affiliation edit

Al Azhar University of Cairo has extended its recognition to courses taught by the Markazu Saqafati Sunniyya.[18]

Ruby Jubilee edit

 
Convocation ceremony in Sunni Markaz, Kerala India in 2013

Markaz Ruby Jubilee is the fortieth annual conference of Jamia Markaz. As part of the ruby jubilee celebrations, Markaz conducted a number of seminars and conferences. That discussed a large number of issues pertain to the crisis of humanity and Muslim world. It was held during 4 January 2018 and 7th of the same month.[25]

  • Cultural conference[26]
  • Inaugural Conference[27]
  • Sheikh Zayed International Peace Conference[28]
  • National Integration Conference[29]
  • Inauguration of Queens’ Land[30]
  • International Islamic Scholars’ Conference[31]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Markaz Shaping A Culture (2845020)™ Trademark | QuickCompany". www.quickcompany.in. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  2. ^ "KOZHIKODE18 സംസ്ഥാനങ്ങളിൽ നിന്ന് വിദ്യാർത്ഥികളെത്തി; ജാമിഅ മർകസ് കുല്ലിയ്യകളിൽ പഠനാരംഭത്തിന് തുടക്കം | Sirajlive". www.sirajlive.com. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  3. ^ "Muslim organization from Kerala extends helping hand to Rohingya refugees". twocircles.net. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  4. ^ "Jamia Markaz to celebrate its 37th anniversary". Arab News. 16 December 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  5. ^ "Jamia Markaz India: A saga of trust and tradition". Saudigazette. 2 April 2016. Retrieved 6 March 2020. Jamia Markaz is the largest Islamic University in India. Its chancellor, the prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Abubaker Ahmed, one of the 500 most influential world Muslim leaders, ranked by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center of Amman, is a multifaceted scholar-leader of rare calibre. He maintains a marvelous bond with the scholars, rulers, diplomats and countries internationally.
  6. ^ "Musliyars from God's own country turn lawyers". The Times Headline. 2 November 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2020. Jamia Markaz (Islamic seminary) was established in 1978 in a sprawling campus at Karanthur in Kozhikode grew from strength to strength to emerge as a centre of social, cultural progress as well as educational excellence for the entire communities across the country as a whole Muslims in particular.
  7. ^ "Jamia Markaz to celebrate its 37th anniversary"
  8. ^ "Anniversary of Jamia Markaz"
  9. ^ "37th anniversary of Jamia Markaz from Dec 18"
  10. ^ "Islamic Center". iacad.gov.ae. Archived from the original on 1 May 2016. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  11. ^ "Dubai | Markaz". markazonline.com. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  12. ^ "Indian associations welcome Ramadan with free medical camps and blood donation drives". Emirates 24|7. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  13. ^ "Dubai to hold KCF day on Feb 19". daijiworld.com. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  14. ^ "The Sunni Cultural Centre in Calicut".
  15. ^ "Jamia Markazu Ssaqafathi Ssunniyya Hosts Islamic Meet". 31 March 2008.
  16. ^ "GUIDE TO ADMISSIONS" (PDF).
  17. ^ "Guide to Admissions 2015–2016" (PDF).
  18. ^ a b c d e f "Head Line, Markaz English Magazine ,2014 September". Issuu. 5th Page. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  19. ^ "AK PARTİLİ ÜNAL, YEMEN VE HİNDİSTAN'DAN GELEN ÖĞRETİM ÜYELERİNE MECLİS'İ GEZDİRDİ". MİLLİYET HABER - TÜRKİYE'NİN HABER SİTESİ. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  20. ^ "Ak Partili Ünal, Yemen Ve Hindistandan Gelen Öğretim Üyelerine Meclisi Gezdirdi" (in Turkish). Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  21. ^ "Ak Partili Ünal, Yemen Ve Hindistan'dan Gelen Öğretim Üyelerine Meclis'i Gezdirdi". Zap Haber (in Turkish). Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  22. ^ "Ak Partili Ünal, Yemen ve Hindistan'dan Gelen Öğretim Üyelerine Meclis'i Gezdirdi". Haberciniz.biz (in Turkish). Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  23. ^ "JMSS signs MOU with IIUM". IIUM Today. 24 February 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  24. ^ "TIMA " Contacts " Institutions " Jamia Markazu Saqafathi Sunniyya Al Islamiyya". islamicmanuscript.org. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  25. ^ "Markaz Ruby Jubilee unveils on 4 January 2018 - Markaz". Markaz. 2 January 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  26. ^ "Centre not treating all religions equally: Kodiyeri". The Hindu. 6 January 2018. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  27. ^ "Call for value-based education". The Hindu. 5 January 2018. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  28. ^ Kumar, Ashwani. "Peace meet in Kerala to pay tributes to Sheikh Zayed". khaleejtimes.com. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  29. ^ "Imperialism, extremism threats to national integration, says CM". The Hindu. 3 January 2018. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  30. ^ "Naqvi all praise for Markaz activities". The Hindu. 27 December 2017. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  31. ^ "Call to resist extremist ideologies". The Hindu. 7 January 2018. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 January 2018.

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