New Qazi Appointed for Dakshina Kannada
Panakkad Sayyid Naser Abdul Hayy Shihabuddin Thangal has been appointed as the new Qazi of Dakshina Kannada district. The announcement was made on July 11, 2026, marking a significant religious leadership transition in the region.
Background and Education
Born on May 2, 1966, at Poovad near Panakkad in Kerala's Malappuram district, Thangal began his religious education at an Othupalli, a traditional Islamic primary school. He then pursued 13 years of advanced Islamic studies through the Pallidars system, a traditional method of higher Islamic learning.
Impact on the Community
As Qazi, Thangal will oversee religious matters and provide guidance to the Muslim community in Dakshina Kannada. His appointment is expected to strengthen religious leadership in the district.
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