Kasargod, Dec 8: A series of unexpected developments and shocks in recent months have prompted the factions of Kerala Nadvathul Mujahideen (KNM) to bury hatchet after 14 years of living apart and announce their merger to uphold unity among Salafis.
The unification of the KNM led by T P Abdulla Koya Madani, and the breakaway faction Kerala Naduvathul Mujahideen (Markazu-DHAVA) led by Hussain Madavoor was recently announced at a news conference after a meeting of the factions. A public declaration in this regard will be held on the Kozhikode beach after a general council meeting on December 20.
At the meeting, the Madani moved a one-line resolution stating that the Mujahid movement had decided to merge after resolving the differences on ideological issues during a year-long discussion among scholars. It was seconded by C.P. Umer Sullami, general secretary of the KNM (Markazu-DHAVA).
Split in 2002
The Mujahid establishment in the State had vertically split in August 2002 on ideological and personal issues. Now all the feeder outfits of both factions, including the Ithihadu Shubbanil Mujahideen (ISM), Mujahid Students Movement (MSM) and Muslim Girls and Women's Movement (MGM), will also merge.
The leaders said that the unification talks gained traction following the Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama (KJU), a body of religious scholars, ratified the decisions taken at several rounds of talks by five scholars from each side since December 2015. The KNM was formed under the guidance of the Kerala Muslim Aikya Sanghom, founded in 1920, and the KJU, formed in 1924, for the empowerment of the Muslim community.
Trigger for merger
Several challenges confronting the Muslim community in recent times including the Uniform Civil Code, suspected case of Muslim youths joining Islamic State militants, and the Centre's move against internationally acclaimed Islamic orator Dr Zakir Naik seemed to have compelled the factions to bury the hatchet.
Fielding questions, the Madani clarified that the merger had been discussed at the grassroots level as well and that the factions did not want to do a post-mortem on issues that led to the split between the leaders.
However, no talks had been held with another breakaway smaller but influential faction, Wisdom Group of Mujahids. “We have nothing to do with them as long they stick to their ideology, ” the Madani replied to a query.
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Simple ashte...local agi idda \ naalku hendira muddina ganda sangha \" yella unite agi Akhila bharatha naalku hendira muddina gandindeera sangha madkota iddare ashte ...papa ...haha....riyaz bhatkal du Indian mujahedeen join agtha ilva ...papa yasin bhatkal ge inform maadipa ..."
Respect and follow 5 pillars of Islam, that is it..
Let your merger continue and many other groups join hands with you. It will help NIA to carry out investigation.
Great news! On \Milad\" day this \"Milap\" of the Salafis... Now the salafis must recite Maulood on this occasion."
Good Move .....Alhamdulillah
ALHAMDULILLAHI RABBULAALAMEEN
WA BAARAKUMULLAHU FEEKUM
JAZAAKUMULLAHI WA AHSANALJAZAA .
ALHAMDULILLAH..
Alhamdhulillah BarakAllahu Feekum. United for Allah
Good Move Alhamdulillah
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