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Calicut: Students from 24 states celebrate the Independence Day at Markaz Karanthur

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Kozhikode, KERALA:

Students from 24 states celebrate the Independence Day at Markaze

Calicut:

Students from 24 states and six union territories came together in a grand ceremony at Markaz Karanthur to commemorate a significant event.

Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, the founder Chancellor of Markaz and Grand Mufti of India, proudly raised the flag and delivered an inspiring address. He emphasized that every Indian deserves to relish the hard-earned freedom that has been secured through the united efforts of people from all walks of life, transcending barriers of caste, religion, and class.

Furthermore, Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad urged the nation to reflect upon the civil liberties and fundamental rights envisioned by the architects of our nation and enshrined in the constitution. After 76 years of independence, it is crucial for both citizens and leaders to assess the extent to which these principles are being upheld in the present day. He encouraged the students to pursue continuous learning and training, with the aim of elevating India’s reputation on the global stage.

Addressing the gathering, Markaz Director General C Muhammad Faizi conveyed an important message.

The students, under the guidance of Jamia Markaz Pro-Chancellor Dr Hussain Saquafi Chullikode, made a collective pledge to uphold these values.

The event featured a parade and captivating performances by various groups including the Markaz School Student Police Cadet, Scout, Junior Red Cross Society, NCC, and the Markaz School brigade team, adding to the festivities.

source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home> Indian Muslims / by Muslim Mirror Desk / August 15th, 2023

Musliyars from God’s own country turn lawyers

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Kozhikode, KERALA :

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Kozhikode:

Jamia Markaz at Karanthur in Kozhikode is on a roll as the first batch of 20 Muslim religious scholars from Markaz Law College turned lawyers. Thanks to the mission of Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musliyar alias Sheik Abubakr Ahmad, the founder and chancellor of Jamia Markaz in ensuring students overall growth–  Intellectual, Spiritual and Social.

And rightly the Governor of Kerala Arif Mohammed Khan during an event at Jamia Markaz a week ago had eulogised the services of Aboobacker Musliyar by saying– Kerala Muslims are blessed as they have visionary religious leadership. Not just imparting education, the Markaz hones the skills of students in different spheres thereby making them face the challenges in life after their course.

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Joy knew no bounds for the Musliyars turned lawyers clad in black pants and white shirts with the advocate gowns after they got enrolled at the Kerala State Bar Council in Kochi. Interestingly, the enrolment event was like a festival with family members, college management and scores of friends and relatives accompanying them.  Markaz Law College is the first project launched under the Knowledge City of Markazu Saquafathi Sunniyya which is affiliated to the University of Calicut and is recognised by the Bar Council of India. The law college started in October 2014 at the markaz campus offers three year LLB course.

Notably, the religious scholars after completing their post-graduation in Islamic theology took up law course. Quite interestingly, fifty year-old Dr Hussain Saquafi C S,the vice chancellor of Jamia Markaz was one among the first batch of students to get enrolled as advocate at the bar council in Kochi. Enthusiam was writ large on the face of newly enrolled advocates, who are all set to begin their legal practice. Meanwhile, a few are preparing for governemnt postings as munsif cum magistrate while a major chunk of them are keen to specialise in criminology, human rights, corporate law and constitutional law.

Jamia Markaz (Islamic University) 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. Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad is the grand Mufti of India, who is also the General Secretary of the All India Sunni Jamiyyathul Ulama besides Chancellor of the Jamia Markaz and Chairman of the Siraj Daily and President of Islamic Educational Board of India.

source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home> Education> Indian Muslim / by M Rafi Ahmed, Muslim Mirror / November 01st, 2019