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JANAB SEPILLAI ABDUL WAHAB SAHIB –  A VISIONARY LEADER AND A CHAMPION FOR THE CAUSE OF  GIRLS’ EDUCATION IN MELVISHARAM              SEPILLLAI ABDUL WAHAB SAHIB Introduction Janab Sepillai Abdul Wahab Sahib also known as B.S. Abdul Wahab was the son of Sepillai Abdul Kareem Sahib. The family name Sepillai is of Tamil origin and is believed to be a contraction of Sigappu Pillai , meaning "Red Child." (Refer to the facial appearance i. e. fairness) According to oral traditions, the family's origins trace back to Goa. Over a period of time, they gradually migrated southward along the western coast to Kerala, and then to Tirunelveli. In Kadaiyanallur also we have Sepillai  family. It is to be noted that the first Muslim Minister of  K.Kamaraj's (Chief Minister  of Madras Presidency) cabinet  Janab  S.M. Abdul Majeed Sahib was from  Sepillai family. He served as the minister for local administration from 1962-196...

                 Madarsa e Madinatul Ilm                       (Tabligh School) Under the management of Anjuman E Tablighul Islam, Madarsa-e-Madinathul Ilm was established.  The five years report of Anjumam Tablighul Islam  narrates: “On 6 th December 1945, a conference was organised by the above said Anjuman at the opening ceremony of Madarsa-e-Madinatul Ilm.  Hazrath Moulana Abu Sawood Sahib Baqvi (Rah) and reputed scholars from Madarsa Baqiyathus Salihath like Hazrath Moulana Abdur Raheem Sahib Baqwi, (Rah)   Moulana Mohammed Hasan Basha Sahib Baqwi (Rah) and Moulvi Mohammed Sayeed Sahib Baqwi (Rah)   were the prominent workers of the Anjuman were also present in this event." Pakthini Abdul Khadar Sahib was its' founder, elderly members like Pakthini Abdul Shukoor Sahib, Pakthini Abdur Ravoof Sahib, Pakthini Meera Hussain Sahib and Pakthini Moham...

  ‘Show Mercy to Those Who Are On the Earth, He, Who Is In the Heaven Will Have Mercy on You’      ( Prophet Muhammad PBUH) Education is key to individual development. It enables people to live a cultured life in the society. It makes a person aware of his rights and duties and helps him in becoming a responsible citizen.  Team VserV -Establishment There are countless children who are deprived of this virtue from generation to generation due to various reasons. VserV is a group established in 2019 with an aim to support the poor students of Melvisharam to pursue their studies. Our town (also known as Madinatul Ilm City of Knowledge ) houses numerous Islamic and Secular institutions from kindergarten to the collegiate level. Here people from across the state throng to acquire seats in these centres of learning. By the grace of Almighty, there are many NGOs active in supporting the needy students. In spite of all these facilities, there are students who...

  MOULANA Dr. MOHAMMED ISMAIL NADWI (A renowned Arabic Scholar of International Repute from Melvisharam) Introduction   Melvisharam is a town in Ranipet district, situated along the Palar River and on the Chennai-Bangalore NH 46. It lies 18 km from Vellore and 6 km from Arcot. The town has a predominantly Muslim population and is renowned for its leather tanneries, which have been a key industry for over a century. The town has produced many notable scholars, stalwarts, Philanthropist, business tycoons, leaders who have made significant contributions locally and globally. As days and years pass, their services are forgotten, overlooked and whose impact is not known overtime. Dr. Moulana Mohammed Ismail Nadwi Visharami is one such great personality who had earned good reputation for his scholarly works in India as well as in the Middle East region. The youngsters of Melvisharam are not aware of this great personality. Hence an attempt is made here to depict his life and...

  Urdu Speaking Tamil Muslims of                         Melvisharam   Tamil Speaking Muslims The Muslims of Melvisharam primarily spoke Tamil and were predominantly from the Markayar, Ravuthar, and Labbai sects of Tamil Muslims. In addition to Tamil, they also used Arwi (Arabu-Tamil), especially in earlier times and it was taught as a subject in Azeez Bhai School, Melvisharam. During the month of Rabiul Awwal, aged women would traditionally sing the Moulood in Arabu-Tamil. Until the 1960s and 70s, elders communicated exclusively in Tamil. Transformation to Urdu As Visharam is situated at the gates of Arcot, Cultural interactions, teachings of Sufi saints and Islamic Scholars inspired the native Tamil Muslims to learn Urdu language. Further the establishment of Madarsa E Baqiyathus Salihath, Madarsa E lathifiya, Vellore, the activities of Tableeghi Jamath, inception of Urdu medium schools more than a ce...