Kerala Nadvathul Mujahideen
Kerala Nadvathul Mujahideen is an Islamic organization in the state of Kerala founded in 1952. The organization follows the principles of Salafism, a movement that developed in Arabia in the first half of the 18th century. The Kerala Nadvathul Mujahideen was formed as a result of renaissance activities among Keralite Muslims led by scholars and clerics such as Sheikh Hamadani Thangal, K.M. Moulavi and Vakkom Moulavi and Ummer Moulavi. Kerala Nadvathul Mujahideen is considered as the successor of "Kerala Muslim Aikhya Sangam, the first Muslim organization in the state of Kerala, founded in 1924. KNM, led the foundation of renaissance from the corrupted practices of the Sunni orthodoxy, including false beliefs, polytheism etc, and introduced true Islamic practices to the Muslim community in Kerala which had until then been severely lacking in crucial aspects of religious and socio-civic knowledge.
The social, cultural, educational, and religious activities of Kerala Nadvathul Mujahideen enhanced the Islamic renaissance, and enabled the state's Muslims to create their own characteristics and peculiarities that distinguished them from other Muslim communities in India by achieving high rates of literacy and a prestigious status in Kerala society.
History
The consensus among historians is that Islam arrived in Kerala through Arab traders either during the time of Muhammed himself or in the following few decades. Kerala has an ancient relation with the Middle East even during the Pre-Islamic period. Muslim merchants settled in Kerala by the 8th century AD and introduced Islam. For a long time they keep the Islamic beliefs based on the message of Quran and the teachings of Muhammed. Later the Muslim community divided into different groups because of religious and political reasons. By the 16th century AD Colonization and illiteracy had thrown them to a culturally, economically, and educationally deprived condition.fKerala Muslim Aikhya Sangam
The history of Kerala Muslim renaissance begins in the 19th century AD with Sayyid Sanaulla Makti Thangal. He encouraged Muslims to settle their differences by returning to the message of the Quran and the teachings of Muhammed. Sayyid Sanaulla Makti Thangal died in 1912, but he inspired scholars such as Sheikh Hamadani Thangal, K.M. Moulavi and Vakkom Moulavi. They formed the first Muslim movement in Kerala, known as the Kerala Muslim Aikhya Sangam, in Kodungallur in 1922. The movement encouraged Muslims to settle their differences by returning to the message of the Quran and the teachings of Muhammed. This message attracted educated people, and the group slowly gained the confidence of the Muslims of Kerala. The efforts of Aikhya Sangam promoted the formation of several formal and informal associations in other areas of Kerala. The "Muslim Nishpaksha Sangam" and "Islam Dharma Sangam" were important among them. The common goal of all these organizations was to promote the :wikt:unity|unity of Muslims based on the message of Quran and the teachings of Muhammed. The annual meetings of Kerala Muslim Aikhya Sangam gained attention by the participation of international Islamic scholars such as Marmaduke Pickthall.Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama
Many Muslim scholars in different areas of Kerala attracted by the message of "Kerala Muslim Aikhya Sangam" but they could not interact due to the lack of a common forum. Therefore, the leaders of "Kerala Muslim Aikhya Sangam" decided to create a forum of Muslim scholars for discussing religious matters. It resulted in the formation of the First Forum of Muslim Scholars Of Kerala at the Annual General Meeting of Kerala Muslim Aikhya Sangam in 1924 at Aluva. This scholars' forum is referred to as "Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama Ahlussunna wal Jamaath" shortly known as Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama. It acted as the advisory body of the Aikhya Sangam until the latter dissolved in 1934, but is still an active body in providing religious leadership to Kerala Nadvathul Mujahideen.Formation of Kerala Nadvathul Mujahideen
The KJU decided to propagate the Islamic ideologies with the participation of people of all intellectual levels under its guidance. So, on April 12, 1947, in a working committee meeting of KJU, they decided to form a public organization. Kerala Nadvathul Mujahideen officially formed on 20 April 1950 in a meeting held at the office off "Al Manar" Magazine at Calicut. The organization registered in 1957 under the Society Act.KNM had been split into two groups from 2002 till December 2016 and decided to be merged in one platform. This was announced on 20th Dec 2016 in front of a huge audience at Calicut beach open stage.
Both the groups have completed discussions at all levels in their respective feeder organizations and a joint sitting was held on December 20. The split in KNM happened in 2002 when a faction led by Hussein Madavoor split from the parent organization over a number of ideological and organizational issues.
Organization
KNM have a number of feeder organizations under the religious leadership of Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama to achieve its objectives at all levels of society.Ithihadu Shubbanil Mujahideen (ISM)
The youth wing is referred to as Ithihadu Shubbanil Mujahideen. It was organized in 1967, and its main objective is to teach youth about the messages of the Quran and of Muhammed. Since its formation, it conducts youth oriented campaigns, seminars and symposiums on social issues. In December 2006 ISM conducted and international exhibition on Islam named Salvation at Calicut, which gained international attention and helped clear misconceptions about Islam. Its second and third editions were conducted at Eranakulam and Dubai.Mujahid Students Movement (MSM)
The student wing is known as Mujahid Students Movement. It was formed in 1971 to organize all Muslim students under the renaissance activities and to promote quality education and Islamic values.MSM conducts annual meetings for students of various fields of study, such as:
- Profcon : The largest gathering of professional students in India. Students from hundreds of professional colleges and universities participate in these 3-day moral classes. The first edition was held at JDT Islam Campus, Calicut in 1995 and the last edition was held at Kodungallur in 2018 November.
- NASCO: National Arabic Students Conference
- Signs: Arts and Science students.
- ILLUMINA: Exclusive conference of medical students.
Muslim Girls & Women's Movement (MGM)
Besides its feeder organizations, KNM has formed a number of specialized forums to attend to the particular needs of the society. They include,
- Integrated Medical Brotherhood, Medical wing of KNM
http://www.imbkottakkal.com - BISMI:
- ECGC: Education and Career Guidance Centre.
- Education Board
- Zakath Cells: Centralized collection and distribution of Zakat
- Hilal Committee
- KNM Publishing Wing
- Gulf Islahi Centre.
Conferences
| Sl.No | Year & date | Place | Inauguration | chief guests | Theme |
| 1 | 1979 March 8,9,10.11 | Pulikkal | Shaikh Mohammed Umar Fallata | ||
| 2 | 1982 February 25,26,27,28 | Feroke | |||
| 3 | 1987 January 1,2,3,4 | Kuttippuram | |||
| 4 | 1992 December 24,25,26,27 | Palakkad | |||
| 5 | 1997 December 18,19,20,21 | Kannur | Bilal Philips | ||
| 6 | 2002 December 19,20,21,21 | Kozhikode | To creator To peace | ||
| 7 | 2008 January | Changaramkulam | Sheik Tharq Saami Sulthaan al Eisa, | Yusuf Estes | Lord's message for the redemption of humanity |
| 8 | 2012 December 27,28,29,30 | Kozhikode | Sheikh Abdul Azeez Abdulla Mohammed Hanafi | Zakir Naik | A century of renaissance |
| 9 | 2017 December 28,29,30,31 | Malappuram | Religion, Tolerance, Coexistence, Peace |