Panakkad Sayyid Nasar Abdul Hayya Shihabuddin Thangal Ba-Alavi has been appointed as the new Khazi for the Dakshina Kannada district [1].
The appointment fills a critical leadership role within the local Islamic community in Karnataka, ensuring the continuity of religious and legal guidance for the region.
Thangal Ba-Alavi is an Islamic scholar from Kerala [2]. He steps into the role to succeed Al-Haj Taqwa Ahmed Musliyar, who died [2].
The position of Khazi in Dakshina Kannada carries significant responsibility in managing community affairs and providing scholarly interpretation of religious law. By selecting a scholar with established credentials, the appointment aims to maintain stability within the district's religious administration.
Reports from the region confirm that the appointment is now official [1]. The transition follows the death of the previous office holder, leaving a vacancy that required a qualified successor to manage the spiritual and administrative needs of the local population [2].
Local authorities and community leaders said the senior scholar was appointed to the post [1]. The selection process focused on finding a leader capable of navigating the complexities of the district's religious landscape while upholding the traditions of the office.
“Panakkad Sayyid Nasar Abdul Hayya Shihabuddin Thangal Ba-Alavi has been appointed the new khazi of Dakshina Kannada”
The appointment of a scholar from Kerala to a leadership position in Karnataka reflects the cross-border influence of Islamic scholarship in Southern India. By filling the vacancy left by Al-Haj Taqwa Ahmed Musliyar, the community maintains a formal structure for religious jurisprudence and administration in Dakshina Kannada.
