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History of Islam and Muslims in Trinidad
- By Mohammed Rafeeq
- Published 12/30/2009
- Trinidad Muslim League
- Unrated
THE ANJUMAN TACKVEEYATUL ISLAM
Islam again took a downward turn and in 1926, a committee again rose up. Among them were: Sayad Abdul Aziz, Ruknuddin Meah, Abdul Ghany, Ameer Baksh, Rahim Baksh, Shaffie Mohammed, etc. They founded an association and named it the Anjuman Tackveeyatul Islam and the organisers took an oath with the Holy Qur'an in their hands, that they would never forsake the Anjuman under any circumstances.
Under its first Qazi, Sayad Abdul Aziz, the association maintained a good standard and Muslims were brought together in unity. At the death of this great man in 1928, the Qaziship passed into the hands of Ruknuddin Meah. This gentleman was a very modest ruler who was greatly handicapped by not knowing the English language which was now gaining prominence. He was, however, always willing to vacate his high office in favour of a better man. His intention found a loophole during the introduction of a Divorce Bill in Trinidad when the Qazi was mis-advised to sign a protest against the Bill. A letter appeared in the "Trinidad Guardian" written by myself, pointing out the error in protesting against divorce which was sanctioned by the Holy Qur'an. The Qazi sent in a public resignation of his office and all entreaties and begging fell on deaf ears.
One Mohammed Hosein of San Fernando then came on the scene and supported the stand of the Qazi in his action. Mr. Aziz Mohammed of Tunapuna then took up the post as President of the Anjuman.
Under its first Qazi, Sayad Abdul Aziz, the association maintained a good standard and Muslims were brought together in unity. At the death of this great man in 1928, the Qaziship passed into the hands of Ruknuddin Meah. This gentleman was a very modest ruler who was greatly handicapped by not knowing the English language which was now gaining prominence. He was, however, always willing to vacate his high office in favour of a better man. His intention found a loophole during the introduction of a Divorce Bill in Trinidad when the Qazi was mis-advised to sign a protest against the Bill. A letter appeared in the "Trinidad Guardian" written by myself, pointing out the error in protesting against divorce which was sanctioned by the Holy Qur'an. The Qazi sent in a public resignation of his office and all entreaties and begging fell on deaf ears.
One Mohammed Hosein of San Fernando then came on the scene and supported the stand of the Qazi in his action. Mr. Aziz Mohammed of Tunapuna then took up the post as President of the Anjuman.