Sunni Students' Federation (SSF)

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The Sunni Students' Federation (SSF) is a youth movement which originated in Kerala in 1973 under the patronage of Kamarul Ulama Sheikh Aboobacker Ahmad (Kanthapuram). Currently, the SSF is active across India with offices in Kerala, Hyderabad, Banglore, Tamil Nadu, Mumbai, New Delhi, and U.P. The present general secretary is Dr. Abdul Hakeem Al Azhari, a graduate from Al Azhar, Egypt. The SSF is registered under the Societies Registration Act and is affiliated with the Samastha Kerala Sunni Jammeeyathul Ulema.

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The SSF aims to promote a peaceful view of Islam and promotes the coexistence of different kinds of people and the creation of a society of believers with strong social and moral commitments. In addition, the Kerala SSF works for the educational and social development of the territory.

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Sunni Students federation's Rally in Calicut, India.
Sunni Students federation's Rally in Calicut, India.

The SSF has established computer labs to provide computer literacy education and training for Indian residents. In addition, it sponsors a nursery school impartig LKG and UKG education, and is active in anti-alcohol and anti-tobacco initiative.

The SSF offers recitals of the Quran, Dikir Halka, and sermons. For these, they are assisted by various scholars and literary personalities.

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