Vakkom Mohammed Abdul Khader Moulavi (Aged 59) born on 28 December 1873. He was known as Vakkom Moulavi, was a social reformer, teacher, prolific writer, Muslim scholar, journalist, freedom fighter, and newspaper proprietor in Travancore, a princely state in present-day Kerala, India. Vakkom Moulavi founded and published the newspaper Swadeshabhimani on 19 January 1905. The paper was known for its criticisms against the government and the Diwan of Travancore, P. Rajagopalachari. However, the newspaper and press were banned and confiscated by the British Police on 26 September 1910, and the editor Ramakrishna Pillai was arrested and exiled from Travancore to Thirunelveli.
Despite the confiscation of the press, Vakkom Moulavi continued his social and cultural activities and became a social leader, writing several books. He is considered one of the greatest reformers in the Kerala Muslim community and is often referred to as the “father of Muslim renaissance.” Vakkom Moulavi emphasized the religious and socioeconomic aspects of religion rather than the ritualistic aspects. He also campaigned for modern education, women’s education, and the elimination of potentially harmful customs among the Muslim community. Vakkom Moulavi passed away on 31 October 1932.
Vakkom Moulavi
(1873 – 1932) – (Kerala)
Vakkom Mohammed Abdul Khader Moulavi (Aged 59) born on 28 December 1873. He was known as Vakkom Moulavi, was a social reformer, teacher, prolific writer, Muslim scholar, journalist, freedom fighter, and newspaper proprietor in Travancore, a princely state in present-day Kerala, India. Vakkom Moulavi founded and published the newspaper Swadeshabhimani on 19 January 1905. The paper was known for its criticisms against the government and the Diwan of Travancore, P. Rajagopalachari. However, the newspaper and press were banned and confiscated by the British Police on 26 September 1910, and the editor Ramakrishna Pillai was arrested and exiled from Travancore to Thirunelveli.
Despite the confiscation of the press, Vakkom Moulavi continued his social and cultural activities and became a social leader, writing several books. He is considered one of the greatest reformers in the Kerala Muslim community and is often referred to as the “father of Muslim renaissance.” Vakkom Moulavi emphasized the religious and socioeconomic aspects of religion rather than the ritualistic aspects. He also campaigned for modern education, women’s education, and the elimination of potentially harmful customs among the Muslim community. Vakkom Moulavi passed away on 31 October 1932.
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