Syed Ali Bafaqi Thangal, 88, Prominent Islamic Scholar, Passes Away

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Syed Ali Bafaqi Thangal, an 88-year-old influential Islamic scholar and vice-president of Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, passed away on Monday evening in Kozhikode. He was also the president of Markaz institutions and held significant positions such as State president of the Sunni Education Board. Thangal served as a qazi for several mahals and was the khateeb of Koyilandy Juma Masjid for nearly six decades. His higher studies were completed at Jamia Nooriyya Arabic College. He is survived by nine children, and his funeral is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.