Markazu Saqafathi Sunniyya

Markazu Saquafathi Sunniyya
മർകസു സ്സഖാഫിത്തു സ്സുന്നിയ്യ
Other name
Markaz, مركز الثقافة السنية
Motto
Shaping a Culture[1]
TypeNonprofit_organization
Established1978; 46 years ago (1978)
FounderSheikh Abubakr Ahmad
ChancellorSheikh Abubakr Ahmad
DirectorCP Ubaidullah Saquafi
Address
Karanthur
,
Kozhikode
,
Kerala
,
673571
,
India
ColorsBlue and White
Websitemarkaz.in

Markazu Saquafathi Sunniyya, also known as Markaz[2] is a nonprofit organization in India, which administers educational and charitable institutions throughout the country. Its head office is located in Kozhikode city. It was established in 1978.[3]

Markaz also has a branch in Dubai under the supervision of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department of Dubai (Markaz, Dubai[4] also called Dubai Markaz) with various courses in Islamic studies.[5][6][7]

Institutions

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Islamic Colleges

  1. Jamia Markaz Islamic University, Kozhikode
  2. World Institute For Research in Advanced Sciences (WIRAS), Kozhikode
  3. Jamia Madeenathunnoor, Kozhikode
  4. Markaz Garden, Kozhikode
  5. Markaz Academy of Quran Studies, Kozhikode
  6. Khalfan Qur'an Research Centre, Kozhikode

Professional & Technical Colleges

  1. Markaz Law College, Kozhikode.
  2. Markaz Unani Medical College, Kozhikode
  3. Markaz College of Arts & Science, Kozhikde.
  4. Markaz ITI & Technical Institute, Kozhiokde.

Aided Schools

  1. Markaz Boys Higher Secondary School, Karanthur.
  2. Markaz Girs Higher Secondary School, Karanthur.
  3. Fathimabi Memorial Higher Secondary School, Koombara.
  4. Al Farookhia Higher Secondary School, Cheranalloor

Orphanages

  1. Markaz Rayhan Valley for Boys, Kozhikode.
  2. Markaz Green Valley for Girs, Kozhikode.

Welfare services

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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, UAE 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.[8]

International relations and Affiliation

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  • Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
  • Al Qasimia University, Sharjah, UAE.
  • International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM), Malaysia.
  • The World Islamic Science & Education (WISE) University, Jordan.
  • University of Ez-zitouna, Tunisia.
  • International Medical University, Kyrgyzstan.
  • Institut Agama Negeri, Indonesia.
  • Jamiyah, Singapore.
  • Üsküdar University Central Campus, Turkey.
  • University Kebangsaan, Malaysia.
  • Jamia Al Ahqaf, Yemen.
  • Kulliya dawa islamia, Libya.
  • The Arab Society For Islamic Civilization and Arts, Egypt.
  • African University, Senegal.
  • Arak Development, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Universiti Sains Islam, Malaysia.
  • University Islam Pahang Sultan Ahmad Shah, Malaysia.
  • Avid College, Maldives.
  • Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University, Indonesia.

National relations and Affiliation

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  • Jamia Millia Islamic University, New Delhi.
  • Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Utter Pradesh.
  • Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi.
  • Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad.
  • Islamic University of Science & Technology, Jammu & Kashmir.


Ruby Jubilee

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Convocation ceremony in Sunni Markaz, Kerala India in 2013
Convocation ceremony in Sunni Markaz, Kerala India in 2013

Markaz Ruby Jubilee is the fortieth annual conference of Markazu Saquafathi Sunniyya. 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.[9]

  • Cultural conference[10]
  • Inaugural Conference[11]
  • Sheikh Zayed International Peace Conference[12]
  • National Integration Conference[13]
  • Inauguration of Queens’ Land[14]
  • International Islamic Scholars’ Conference[15]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Markaz Shaping A Culture (2845020)™ Trademark | QuickCompany". www.quickcompany.in. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  2. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (25 May 2023). "Markaz builds 111 houses for the poor, 202 on the cards". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 5 September 2024. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ Sunniyya, Markazu Saquafathi. "DIWAN; Markaz announces centralized admin court". markaz.in. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Islamic Center". iacad.gov.ae. Archived from the original on 1 May 2016. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  5. ^ "Dubai | Markaz". markazonline.com. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  6. ^ "Indian associations welcome Ramadan with free medical camps and blood donation drives". Emirates 24|7. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  7. ^ "Dubai to hold KCF day on Feb 19". daijiworld.com. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  8. ^ "മർകസ് നാൽപതാം വാർഷികം: നൂറ് ഗ്രാമങ്ങൾ ഏറ്റെടുക്കുന്നു". Malayalam News. 17 April 2018. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  9. ^ "സനദ്‌ദാന സമ്മേളനത്തോടെ മർകസ് റൂബി ജൂബിലി സമ്മേളനം സമാപിച്ചു". ManoramaOnline. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  10. ^ "Centre not treating all religions equally: Kodiyeri". The Hindu. 6 January 2018. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  11. ^ "Call for value-based education". The Hindu. 5 January 2018. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  12. ^ Kumar, Ashwani. "Peace meet in Kerala to pay tributes to Sheikh Zayed". khaleejtimes.com. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  13. ^ "Imperialism, extremism threats to national integration, says CM". The Hindu. 3 January 2018. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  14. ^ "Naqvi all praise for Markaz activities". The Hindu. 27 December 2017. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  15. ^ "Call to resist extremist ideologies". The Hindu. 7 January 2018. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
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