Muslim Jamaat Explained

Kerala Muslim Jamaat
Formation:	1 March 2015^[1]
Founding Location:	Malappuram^[2]
Status:	Active
Sec Gen:	Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad
Subsidiaries:	Sunni Youth Society (SYS), Sunni Students' Federation and State level Muslim Jamaats like Kerala Muslim Jamaat
Parent Organization:	All India Sunni Jamiyyathul Ulama

Muslim Jamaath is a Kerala based Islamic organization In India, under the supervision of the All India Sunni Jamiyyathul Ulama.^[3] This body acts as an apex body of various other organization and institutions which were following the ideologies of samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama^[4]

It includes various state level Organizations such as Bombay Muslim Jamaath in Mumbai India.^[5]

Party's ideology and mission

"This is not a political party. We will not take any direct political role. Other than politics, we have lots of things to do for society. All should contribute for nation building," Muslim Jamaat leader Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad said when he announced the launch of the Kerala Muslim Jamaath in Malappuram Municipal Town Hall on 10 October 2015. Grand Mufti of India and a social activist, Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad has been elected as the President of the Kerala Muslim Jamaat. He also often says that education is the most powerful weapon in the fight against terrorism and was the first religious Muslim leader in India to issue a fatwa (religious decree) against the terror group Daesh.^[6]

The organization rejects the Islamic extremism^{[7] [8]} Jamat was in the broadcast regarding its strong opposes to the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with citizen amendment act.^{[9] [10]}

In an act of communal amity, the Cheravally Muslim Jamaath Committee, Kayamkulam, on January 19 hosted a Hindu marriage on the mosque premises.^[11]

The origin of the term Jamaat is from the Arabic language: جماعتِ (meaning assembly).

Programmes

• On January 19, 2022, the Kerala Muslim Jamath organized a conference in the city of Malappuram, Kerala to explain and promote the Sunni Islamic ideology against Salafism. During the conference, the organizers criticized the Salafi ideology and highlighted the problems they believe it poses. The conference drew a large crowd of attendees and received significant media coverage in the region.^[12]
• The Organization has publicly opposed the state government's revenue recovery procedures. The organization claims that the government's actions, which were ordered by the Kerala High Court,^[13] have targeted non-members of the Popular Front of India (PFI) and are a mistake. The Jamath argues that the government's actions are unjust and have caused financial hardships for innocent individuals. The organization has called for the government to review its policy and for the release of those who have been falsely accused.^[14]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kerala Muslim Jamath . Kerala Muslim Jamath . 10 April 2021 . https://archive.today/20210410115106/http://keralamuslimjamaath.org/ . 10 April 2021.
2. Web site: Kerala Muslim Jamath . Kerala Muslim Jamath . 10 April 2021 . https://archive.today/20210410115106/http://keralamuslimjamaath.org/ . 10 April 2021.
3. Web site: Migrants from Kerala stranded in state demand train, bus services. 2020-05-05. Hindustan Times. en. 2020-05-12.
4. Web site: KERALA MUSLIM JAMATH – Official Website. en-US. 2020-05-12.
5. Web site: Keralite dies after 5 Mumbai hospitals refuse treatment over COVID-19 fears. OnManorama. en. 2020-05-12.
6. http://www.khaleejtimes.com/international/india/fight-terror-with-education Fight terror with education
7. News: Press Trust of India. 2016-10-20. Kerala Muslim Jamaath to organise meetings against terrorism. Business Standard India. 2020-05-12.
8. Book: Johny, Stanly. The ISIS Caliphate: From Syria to the Doorsteps of India. 2018-04-18. Bloomsbury Publishing. 978-93-87471-57-3. en.
9. Web site: Muslim Jamaath Council expels AIADMK MP Mohammed John for voting in favour of CAA. ANI News. en. 2020-05-12.
10. Web site: Kerala Muslim jamaat council calls for mourning on Modi's swearing.
11. News: Paul. Sam. 2020-01-19. Kerala mosque hosts a Hindu wedding. en-IN. The Hindu. 2020-05-12. 0971-751X.
12. News: Bureau . The Hindu . 2023-01-20 . Correct yourselves, Kerala Muslim Jamaath tells Mujahid groups . en-IN . The Hindu . 2023-01-22 . 0971-751X.
13. News: Bureau . The Hindu . 2023-01-22 . IUML, Muslim Jamat lash out at govt. for non-PFI revenue recovery . en-IN . The Hindu . 2023-01-22 . 0971-751X.
14. Web site: 2023-01-22 . നിരപരാധികളുടെ സ്വത്ത് കണ്ടുകെട്ടൽ; പ്രതിഷേധിച്ച് കേരള മുസ്‌ലിം ജമാഅത്ത് - Malabar News - Most Reliable & Dependable News Portal . 2023-01-22 . Malabar News - Most Reliable & Dependable News Portal . en-US.