Syed Ali Bafaqi Thangal passes away
Syed Ali Bafaqi Thangal, a senior Islamic scholar from Kerala, has died. He served as vice‑president of the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, an organization led by Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar, and also held the presidency of the Markaz educational institutions. He was widely respected for his leadership in these bodies. His death was reported by The Hindu.