Valiyullahi CM Aboobacker Musalyar

Valiyullahi CM Aboobacker Musalyar (also known as CM Valiyullahi) was a Sufi scholar in South India. He was born at Madavoor in 1928 and died in 1991.

Background

His father Kunhimayin Koya Musliyar was a Sufi and his mother Aysha Hajjumma was from a Sufi family. He acquired religious learning from his father and other scholars.

Life

At 1962 CM undertook a hajj that he described as hist life's turning point. He emphasized prayers and meditation. He visited the great centers of Islamic culture and learned AbOUT important trends in Islam. He become well known across southern India and people came to him for advice and prayers.

Death

He died on Friday, April 11, 1991. CM was buried near the mosque that he had built.

CM Makham

The shrine of CM is known as CM Makham. It is located near his home in Madavoor.

Sources

See also

  • List of modern-day Muslim scholars of Islam
  • Madavoor CM Makham