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. The Markaz is located east of Kozhikode city. The foundation stone was laid by the

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n Islamic scholar

Muhammad Alawi al-Maliki Al-Sayyid Muhammad al-Hasan bin ‘Alawi bin ‘Abbas bin ‘Abd al-‘Aziz (1944–2004), also knowing as Muhammad ibn Alawi al-Maliki, was one of the foremost traditional Sunni Islamic scholar of contemporary times from Saudi Arabia. He was ref ...

in presence of Kanniyath Ahmed Musliyar and E. K. Aboobacker Musliyar. Markaz has started a branch in Dubai under the supervision of

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of Dubai (

Markaz, Dubai Sunni Cultural Center, Dubai, also called ''Markaz Dubai'' is a religious and cultural center of Markazu Saquafathi Sunniyya in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Opened on April 22, 2010, under the supervision of the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Acti ...

also called Dubai Markaz) with various courses in Islamic studies.

Management

Markazu Saqafathi Sunniyya is an Indian based Non-governmental organization registered under

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) at

Welfare services

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, Russia, 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. Markaz is giving degree (sanad) in Islamic studies as Maulvi Fazil Saqafi and Maulavi Kamil Saqafi for P.G in Islamic Studies also called Saqafi.

International relations and Affiliations

Arab World Scholars in Kerala, India during Sunni Markaz Conference in 2013

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of Cairo has extended its recognition to courses taught by the Markazu Saqafati Sunniyya. * Turkey - Fatih University * Malaysia - IIUM * UAE -

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* Egypt -

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* Jordan -

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* UK - The Islamic Manuscript Association * Yemen -

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Ruby Jubilee

Markaz Ruby Jubilee is the fortieth annual conference of Jamia Markaz. 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. * Cultural conference * Inaugural Conference * Sheikh Zayed International Peace Conference * National Integration Conference * Inauguration of Queens’ Land * International Islamic Scholars’ Conference

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