Madrasatu l-‘Arūsiyyah (Arabic: مدرسة العروسية; Tamil: அரூஸிய்யா மத்ரஸா Arūsiyya Madrasa) is the oldest institution of Arabic and Islamic learning in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu (Tamil: தமிழ்நாடு Tamizh-Nādu).[1] It is situated in the coastal town and Islamic centre of Kilakarai (Tamil: கீழக்கரை Kīzhakkarai). It was established in 1082 AH/1671 AD by the venerated Muslim savant and saint of the Arwi region (modern-day South India and Sri Lanka), Shaikh Ṣadaqatullāh b. Sulaimān al-Qāhirī aṣ-Ṣiddiqī (1042-1115 AH/1632-1703 AD). He is known by the Arabic epithet Mādiḥu r-Rasūl (مادح الرسول). The Tamil-speaking Muslim masses and scholars of Tamil Nadu also refer to him as Appā (Tamil: அப்பா) in their discourse and literature.[2]
Prior to the inception of this seminary in Tamil Nadu, the prevalent practice in the region was for Muslim scholars to impart instruction for free in the mosques. Their students were obliged to make their own arrangements for food while accommodation was sometimes provided in the mosques.
Shaikh Ṣadaqatullāh felt that the issue of preparing food and arranging accommodation was distracting the students from fully concentrating in their studies. He thus went about to set up the facility to provide a completely free religious education by providing all the basic amenities that students required including food and accommodation.
This proved to be a successful initiative that drew the curiosity of Nawāb Ghulām Ghawth Khān Wālājah V, the ruler of the South Indian port city of Madras. He was so impressed by the results that he implemented the scheme in the Arabic College he inaugurated in Madras known as, Madrasa-e-Azam.[2]
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The seminary was renovated in 1220AH/1805 AD by Shaikh ‘Abd al-Qādir al-Kirkari who is known by the epithet Taikā Ṣāḥib al-Kirkarī (مادح الرسول) in Arabic and Kīlakkarai Taikā Ṣāḥib (கீழக்கரை தைகா ஸாஹிப்) in Tamil.[2]
When Shaikh Sayyid Muḥammad b. Aḥmad Lebbai, known by the epithets Imāmu l-‘Arūs (إمام العروس) in Arabic and Māppillai Lebbai ‘Ālim (மாப்பிள்ளை லெப்பை ஆலிம்) in Tamil, inherited the seminary from his father-in-law, Shaikh ‘Abd al-Qādir al-Kirkari, he renovated the library and amassed a wide collection of manuscripts.[3]
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Many distinguished scholars and spiritual guides have studied and graduated from the seminary. Some of these eminent personalities include:[2]
Author of Tuḥfatu ṣ-Ṣamadiyya, a commentary on the Khulāsatu l-Alfiyyah by ‘Abdullāh b. Mālik
Thaika Shuaib (Al-Qadri As-Suharawardi Multani) is a well known Islamic scholar in western countries and middle East.
Known for his lectures on Sufi Islamic science thought and he is descendant of Sheikh Bahauddin Zakaria Multani Suhrawardi.
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^Hartung, J; Reifeld, H. Islamic Education, Diversity and National Identity: Dini Madaris in India Post 9/11. SAGE Publications, 2006. ISBN0-7619-3433-2
^ abcdShu’ayb, Tayka. Arabic, Arwi and Persian in Sarandib and Tamil Nadu. Madras: Imāmul 'Arūs Trust, 1993.
^Aniff-Doray, S. Opening Towards Understanding the Best of Religions. A.S.Noordeen, 1999. ISBN983-065-060-X
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Muslim savant and saint of the Arwi region modern day South India and Sri Lanka Shaikh Ṣadaqatullah b Sulaiman al Qahiri aṣ Ṣiddiqi 1042 1115 AH 1632 1703 AD He is known by the Arabic epithet Madiḥu r Rasul مادح الرسول The Tamil speaking Muslim masses and scholars of Tamil Nadu also refer to him as Appa Tamil அப ப in their discourse and literature 2 Arusiyyah MadrasahTypeIslamic universityEstablished1671 353 years ago 1671 LocationKilakarai Tamil Nadu India Contents 1 Novel scheme 2 Extensions 3 Famous alumni 4 ReferencesNovel scheme editPrior to the inception of this seminary in Tamil Nadu the prevalent practice in the region was for Muslim scholars to impart instruction for free in the mosques Their students were obliged to make their own arrangements for food while accommodation was sometimes provided in the mosques Shaikh Ṣadaqatullah felt that the issue of preparing food and arranging accommodation was distracting the students from fully concentrating in their studies He thus went about to set up the facility to provide a completely free religious education by providing all the basic amenities that students required including food and accommodation This proved to be a successful initiative that drew the curiosity of Nawab Ghulam Ghawth Khan Walajah V the ruler of the South Indian port city of Madras He was so impressed by the results that he implemented the scheme in the Arabic College he inaugurated in Madras known as Madrasa e Azam 2 Extensions editThe seminary was renovated in 1220AH 1805 AD by Shaikh Abd al Qadir al Kirkari who is known by the epithet Taika Ṣaḥib al Kirkari مادح الرسول in Arabic and Kilakkarai Taika Ṣaḥib க ழக கர த க ஸ ஹ ப in Tamil 2 When Shaikh Sayyid Muḥammad b Aḥmad Lebbai known by the epithets Imamu l Arus إمام العروس in Arabic and Mappillai Lebbai Alim ம ப ப ள ள ல ப ப ஆல ம in Tamil inherited the seminary from his father in law Shaikh Abd al Qadir al Kirkari he renovated the library and amassed a wide collection of manuscripts 3 Famous alumni editMany distinguished scholars and spiritual guides have studied and graduated from the seminary Some of these eminent personalities include 2 Kunaggudi Mastan Ṣaḥib Sulṭan Abd al Qadir 1215 1263 AH 1800 1847 AD Author of over 2 000 lines of mystical poetryShakhuna Pulavar Abd al Qadir Naina d 1269 AH 1852 AD Author of 4 epics in the Arwi languageAmmapattinam Yusuf d 1305 AH 1887 AD Author of Simtus Ṣibyan and other works of Hanafite jurisprudenceImamu l Arus Sayyid Muḥammad 1232 1316 AH 1816 1898 AD The 19th century renewer from the Arwi regionColombo Alim Ṣaḥib Sayyid Muḥammad d 1331 AH 1912 AD Author of Tuḥfatu l Aṭfal Hanafite Jurisprudence and Minḥatu l Aṭfal Shafite Jurisprudence Jamaliyyah Sayyid Yasin 1307 1386 AH 1889 1966 AD The polyglot who compiled the Arabic Arwi dictionary Qamusu l Arabi wa l ArwiKhalwat Nayagam Abd al Qadir 1264 1331 AH 1847 1912 AD Author of the prose work on advanced mysticism Ulumu d DinJalwat Nayagam Shah al Ḥamid 1271 1339 AH 1854 1920 AD The missionary who died in a village called Bahra in Saudi Arabia and was laid to rest at the Jannatu l Mu alla graveyard in MakkahPallakku Wali Ḥabib Muḥammad Ṣadaqatullah 1268 1360 AH 1851 1941 AD The spiritual deputy of Imamu l Arus Sayyid Muḥammad and author of mystical odes such as Allah MunajatShaikhu Nayagam Ahmad Abd al Qadir 1309 1397 AH 1891 1976 AD The late President of the South Indian Association of Islamic Theologians Jama atu l Ulama Abiramam Abd al Qadir 1287 1365 AH 1870 1945 AD Author of Tuḥfatu ṣ Ṣamadiyya a commentary on the Khulasatu l Alfiyyah by Abdullah b MalikThaika Shuaib Al Qadri As Suharawardi Multani is a well known Islamic scholar in western countries and middle East Known for his lectures on Sufi Islamic science thought and he is descendant of Sheikh Bahauddin Zakaria Multani Suhrawardi References edit Hartung J Reifeld H Islamic Education Diversity and National Identity Dini Madaris in India Post 9 11 SAGE Publications 2006 ISBN 0 7619 3433 2 a b c d Shu ayb Tayka Arabic Arwi and Persian in Sarandib and Tamil Nadu Madras Imamul Arus Trust 1993 Aniff Doray S Opening Towards Understanding the Best of Religions A S Noordeen 1999 ISBN 983 065 060 X Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Arusiyyah Madrasah amp oldid 1192438064, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
