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{{Short description|Muslim scholar, freedom fighter and poet from British India}}
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| name        =Valiyankode Umer Qazi
| name        =Valiyankode Umer Qazi
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| birth_date  = c. 1757
| birth_date  = c. 1757
|death_date = 1856
|death_date = 1856
| birth_place = Valiyankode, Ponnani<ref>http://ponnani-public.blogspot.in/</ref>  [[Malappuram]] district, [[Kerala]], [[India]].
| birth_place = Valiyankode, Ponnani<ref>http://ponnani-public.blogspot.in/ {{User-generated source|date=August 2022}}</ref>  [[Malappuram]] district, [[Kerala]], [[India]].
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| nationality = Indian
| other_names = Valiyullahi Umer Qazi, Valiyankode Umer Qazi
| other_names = Valiyullahi Umer Qazi, Valiyankode Umer Qazi
| known_for  = the [[Civil disobedience]] movement
| known_for  = the [[Civil disobedience]] movement
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'''Valiyankode Umer Qazi''' ( [[Arabic]]:عمر القاضي بلنكوتي, [[Malayalam]]: വെളിയങ്കോട്ട് ഉമര്‍ ഖാസി(റ) ) was a Muslim scholar, freedom fighter and poet. He was active in the [[Civil disobedience]] movement and refused to pay tax to the government in British India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jaihoon.com/334.htm|title=Umar Qazi - Sufi Poet on Horseback|date=6 January 2010}}</ref>
'''Valiyankode Umer Qazi''' ([[Arabic]]:'''عاشق الرسول عمر القاضي بلنكوتي المليباري''' , [[Malayalam]]: വെളിയങ്കോട്ട് ഉമര്‍ ഖാസി(റ) ) was a Muslim scholar, freedom fighter and poet. He was active in the [[Civil disobedience]] movement and refused to pay tax to the government in British India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jaihoon.com/334.htm|title=Umar Qazi - Sufi Poet on Horseback|date=6 January 2010}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Khasi was born to Ali Musliyar, a decedent of Sheikh Hasan Tabee, and Amina, in the house known as "Kaziyarakath" in Hijra 1177 Rabee Awal 10.{{Citation needed|date= July 2018}} His parents died before he was ten years old.{{Citation needed|date= July 2018}} He obtained the basic studies from his father in his early childhood.{{Citation needed|date= July 2018}}
QUaZi was born to Ali Musliyar, a decedent of Sheikh Hasan Tabee, and Amina, in the house known as "Kaziyarakath" in Hijra 1177 Rabee Awal 10 FRIDAY.{{Citation needed|date= July 2018}} His parents died before he was ten years old.{{Citation needed|date= July 2018}} He obtained the basic studies from his father in his early childhood.{{Citation needed|date= July 2018}}


When he was eleven, he was enrolled in Tanoor Darse, under the mentorship Ahmed Musliyar, a decedent of Makdoom family. He then studied with Aboobacker Hisham, also known as Aoukoya Musliyar.{{Citation needed|date= July 2018}} He was admitted in Ponnani Darse in his 13th year and accepted the guidance of Mammikutty Kazi.{{Citation needed|date= July 2018}} He learned Fathul Mueen and other authentic classical texts from there. After the six-year course at Ponnani, he left there after the death of his teacher Mammikutty Musliyar.{{Citation needed|date= July 2018}}
When he was eleven, he was enrolled in Tanoor Darse, under the mentorship Ahmed Musliyar, a decedent of Makdoom family. He then studied with Aboobacker Hisham, also known as Aoukoya Musliyar.{{Citation needed|date= July 2018}} He was admitted in Ponnani Darse in his 13th year and accepted the guidance of Mammikutty Kazi.{{Citation needed|date= July 2018}} He learned Fathul Mueen and other authentic classical texts from there. After the six-year course at Ponnani, he left there after the death of his teacher Mammikutty Musliyar.{{Citation needed|date= July 2018}}


==The meeting with Mamburam Thangal==
==The meeting with Mamburam Thangal==
He travelled to Mamburam Thangal with his friend Aoukoya.{{Citation needed|date= July 2018}} It is believed he lost all of his knowledge by confusing in the authenticity of the Thangal as Sheikh Murabbe. {{Vague|date=July 2018}}  He accepted Mamburam Thangal as his guide, and this meeting was recorded by Mamburam Mala.<ref>http://www.hussainrandathani.com/Articles.aspx {{Dead link|date=March 2022}}</ref>
He travelled to Mamburam Thangal with his friend Aoukoya.{{Citation needed|date= July 2018}} It is believed he lost all of his knowledge by confusing in the authenticity of the Thangal as Sheikh Murabbe. {{Vague|date=July 2018}}  He accepted Mamburam Thangal as his guide, and this meeting was recorded by Mamburam Mala.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hussainrandathani.com/Articles.aspx |title=Dr Hussain Randathani |access-date=28 July 2013 |archive-date=16 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130716154236/http://www.hussainrandathani.com/Articles.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==His social service==
==His social service==
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==As a poet==
==As a poet==
He wrote poetry.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://alipurang.blogspot.in/2011/09/umer-kazi-veliyamcode-kerala-india.html|title = ALI AKBAR PURANG: Umer kazi veliyamcode kerala india|date = 9 September 2011}}</ref> During his stay in jail, he conveyed his thought to Mamburam via poems. He used to sandwich his letters with poems.{{Citation needed|date= July 2018}}
He wrote poetry.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://alipurang.blogspot.in/2011/09/umer-kazi-veliyamcode-kerala-india.html|title = ALI AKBAR PURANG: Umer kazi veliyamcode kerala india|date = 9 September 2011}}</ref> During his stay in jail, he conveyed his thought to Mamburam via poems. He used to send his letters with poems.{{Citation needed|date= July 2018}}


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| Kitabu al Swaidh Wal Isthiyad||كتاب الصّيد والإصطياد|| Text on Slaughtering and hunting||Islamic regulation related to  slaughtering and hunting
| Kitabu al Swaidh Wal Isthiyad||كتاب الصّيد والإصطياد|| Text on Slaughtering and hunting||Islamic regulation related to  slaughtering and hunting
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|asool dabah wa kasaa'id
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==Affection for Muhammed==
==Affection for Muhammed==
He expressed his passion for the Islamic Prophet [[Muhammed]] in poems and prose.{{Citation needed|date= July 2018}} The lines which start with عمر الفقير  are carved in the threshold of Muhammad's shrine in Medina.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jaihoon.com/253.htm|title=Allama Iqbal and Umar Qazi: Two lovers of the Holy Prophet|date=8 November 2009}}</ref>
He expressed his passion for the Islamic Prophet [[Muhammed]] in poems and prose.{{Citation needed|date= July 2018}} The lines which start with عمر الفقير  are carved in the threshold of Muhammad's shrine in Medina.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jaihoon.com/253.htm|title=Allama Iqbal and Umar Qazi: Two lovers of the Holy Prophet|date=8 November 2009|access-date=28 July 2013|archive-date=11 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411014732/http://www.jaihoon.com/253.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Death==
==Death==
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Latest revision as of 23:58, 5 March 2026


Valiyankode Umer Qazi
Umer Qazi, Valiyangod,
Valiyankode Umer Qazi
Bornc. 1757
Valiyankode, Ponnani[1] Malappuram district, Kerala, India.
Died1856
Other namesValiyullahi Umer Qazi, Valiyankode Umer Qazi
Known forthe Civil disobedience movement

Valiyankode Umer Qazi (Arabic:عاشق الرسول عمر القاضي بلنكوتي المليباري , Malayalam: വെളിയങ്കോട്ട് ഉമര്‍ ഖാസി(റ) ) was a Muslim scholar, freedom fighter and poet. He was active in the Civil disobedience movement and refused to pay tax to the government in British India.[2]

Early life[edit | edit source]

QUaZi was born to Ali Musliyar, a decedent of Sheikh Hasan Tabee, and Amina, in the house known as "Kaziyarakath" in Hijra 1177 Rabee Awal 10 FRIDAY.[citation needed] His parents died before he was ten years old.[citation needed] He obtained the basic studies from his father in his early childhood.[citation needed]

When he was eleven, he was enrolled in Tanoor Darse, under the mentorship Ahmed Musliyar, a decedent of Makdoom family. He then studied with Aboobacker Hisham, also known as Aoukoya Musliyar.[citation needed] He was admitted in Ponnani Darse in his 13th year and accepted the guidance of Mammikutty Kazi.[citation needed] He learned Fathul Mueen and other authentic classical texts from there. After the six-year course at Ponnani, he left there after the death of his teacher Mammikutty Musliyar.[citation needed]

The meeting with Mamburam Thangal[edit | edit source]

He travelled to Mamburam Thangal with his friend Aoukoya.[citation needed] It is believed he lost all of his knowledge by confusing in the authenticity of the Thangal as Sheikh Murabbe. [vague] He accepted Mamburam Thangal as his guide, and this meeting was recorded by Mamburam Mala.[3]

His social service[edit | edit source]

He was installed as the supreme judge in the Muslim locality, under Valiyangode Juma Masjid.[citation needed] He depended upon Thuhfa of Ibn Hajar to announce the verdicts.[citation needed] He was appointed as Mudarris, the chief dean in the mosque-based college.[citation needed] He was accompanied by his companion Aoukoya Musliyar, who served as his assistant and coworker. Debates occurred between them on the swalath between Tarvih namaz.[citation needed]

As Freedom fighter[edit | edit source]

He was an early participant in the Civil disobedience movement in Indian peninsula, refusing to pay tax ordered by Amsham Adikari, the local chieftain appointed by the British government.[citation needed] Marakkar Sahib stepped in and promised to pay his tax until his death. When Marakkar Sahib died, the issue once again became problematic.[citation needed]

As a poet[edit | edit source]

He wrote poetry.[4] During his stay in jail, he conveyed his thought to Mamburam via poems. He used to send his letters with poems.[citation needed]

Transliterated title Original title Translated title Theme
Swallal Ilahu صلّى الإلٰه Almighty Says Swalath The life of Prophet and his specialty
Nafaesu Durar نفائس الدّرر The precious gems Some rare knowledge
Lahal Ul Hilalau لاه الهلال Crescent emerged lauding Prophet
Jafath Ni جفتني Covered me The praise of Prophet
Lamma Dahar لمّا ظهر When appeared About Prophet
Allafa al Aasi الّف العاصي A convicted composed praise of Prophet
Maqasid ul Nikah مقاصد النّكاح Objectives of marriage Islamic laws related to marriage based on Shafi School of Thought
Tarajim ul Muharramath تراجيم المحرّمات Explanation on forbidden Islamic laws related to forbidden based on Shafi School of Thought
Kitabu al Swaidh Wal Isthiyad كتاب الصّيد والإصطياد Text on Slaughtering and hunting Islamic regulation related to slaughtering and hunting
asool dabah wa kasaa'id أصول الذبح والقصائد Origin of slaughter and poems

Affection for Muhammed[edit | edit source]

He expressed his passion for the Islamic Prophet Muhammed in poems and prose.[citation needed] The lines which start with عمر الفقير are carved in the threshold of Muhammad's shrine in Medina.[5]

Death[edit | edit source]

Realising he would soon die, he prepared his own grave and awaited death.[citation needed]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. http://ponnani-public.blogspot.in/ Template:User-generated source
  2. "Umar Qazi - Sufi Poet on Horseback". 6 January 2010.
  3. "Dr Hussain Randathani". Archived from the original on 16 July 2013. Retrieved 28 July 2013.
  4. "ALI AKBAR PURANG: Umer kazi veliyamcode kerala india". 9 September 2011.
  5. "Allama Iqbal and Umar Qazi: Two lovers of the Holy Prophet". 8 November 2009. Archived from the original on 11 April 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2013.