The present day world is so depraved that it has left an impact on the life of Muslims. Many Muslims have been carried away by the current of misdeeds. A few sensitive Muslims who are alive to the present day problems have taken the onerous job of cajoling the Muslims back to the path of life, laid down by the Quran and the Hadith. One such soul is Moulvi P.Zainul Abideen.
Moulvi P.Zainul Abideen was born on 10th February 1953, in a small town THONDI in Ramnad District, Tamil Nadu. He was the second son of the couple –Janab Peer Muhammed and Janaba Mariyam Beevi.
He studied at the local Primary School till his 10th year. He was also taught reading of the Quran while studying in the primary school. When he completed the reading of the Quran, which he did in his 10th year, he was sent to Jamia Anwarul Uloom, Trichy in 1963.It is a famous center of Islamic studies. Moulvi P.Zainul Abideen studied for three years (1963 - 1966), and then move over to Athikadai (Tanjore District) Arabic College for a short period. Then he joined Madrasa Manabaul Uloom,Koothanellore.From 1967 to 1970 he at this center of Islamic higher studies and graduated as an Aalim. During the seven years. Between 1963 and 1970, Whil he was studying in Arabic Institutions he had the fortune of being the guidance of some of the eminent Islamic scholars of south India, namely Moulana Moulvi Abdus Salam, Moulana Moulvi Abdul Kareem and Moulana MoulviAbdul Ghani.
After dabble in business for a short while without success, he became a lecturer in Arabic at Nadrasathul Rahamaniya, Kiliyanur, near Mayavaram, Having served for two years, from 1979 to 1981, at kiliyanurm, he joined his ammeter Madrasa – e – Manbaul Uloom, Koothanallur, where he served as lecturer. Later he went to Sankaran Pandal, Tanjore Dist, where he was appointed as lecturer in Arabi. Till 1985, he had been a teacher and then he left the teaching profession and became a journalist.
While serving as a teacher he was contributed to various Islamic Tamil journals and magazines, in 1985, he started a magazine in Tamil from Trichirapalli, Its name was An-Najath. Simultaneously he edited another Tamil journal with the name “Puratchi Minnal” published form Madurai by I./A.C (Islamic Awakening Center) Dubai,Later it was renamed as Al – Mubeen.The authentic message of Islam began to be disseminated through these magazines. People began to recognize and appreciate Moulvi P.Zainul Abideen, The spirit behind these magazines.
Severing all connections with An-Najath in 1988, they started a hew magazine “ AL Jannah” which was published from Nagercoil with its office in Madurai.In 1995 the publication of Al Jannah was move to Chennai and Moulvi P.Zainul Abideen too got settled in Madras. At Chennai, he was whole- heartedly welcomed by the Ulema who were trying to infuse Islamic spirit in the community which has strayed far off from the pivotal Islamic peg, The arrival of Moulvi P.Zainul Abideen served as a springboard for the ulema in Chennai to start a religious organization and the result was the establishment of Jamiyyathul Ahlul Quran val Hadees (JAQH).He himself felt the need of an organization which whould guide the Muslims in the fast chaning world. In 1995 he along with few other Muslim leaders started a social organization named as “Tamilnadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam(TMMK)”.In the same year they started yet another Tamil Magazin “Unarvu” which deals with socio-economic and cultural problem of the Muslims in particular. They even started a Tamil fortnightly “Votrumai” which concentrates on scientific research and educational development.
In 2004, an exclusively Tamil journal for ladies was started by Moulvi P.Zainul Abideen. Entitled as “Deen Kula Penmani”, this journal deals with all matters pertaining to women. Another religious journal,” Egathuvam” a monthly was also started by him at the same time.
The Tamilnadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam (TMMK) was started as a social organization to fight the cause of the Muslims,but in due course its members began to take interest in political affairs. Moulvi P.Zainul Abideen resented this and tried to keep the organization on the right course. Since he was helpless, he parted company and started a association named as Tamilnadu Tawheed Jamath (TNTJ) in 2005.The chief aim of this organization is to teach and make the muslims follow the teachings of the Quran and Hadith.
Any man in the position of Moulvi P. Zainul Abideen would rest on his laurels, but he is not such a person. As it is said that one should hitch his wagon to a star, he has set his right on total overhauling of the society of which he is also a member. He has rendered invaluable social service which would place him on a high pedestal as a social reformer.Moulvi P. Zainul Abideen is not only an orator par excellence, but also an effective writer. The topics on which he has written cover the whole gambit of Islam. Hundreds of CDs have been released which contain his Speech’s all conceivable religious and social topics. As a debater he has few equals. Standing on podium he is always ready to answer any Question Mostly it is the non-Muslims who attend his special meetings of questions and answers or of debates.
Moulvi P. Zainul Abideen's dream is to see Muslims follow the path of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) and his companions. Till then let him pursue his ideal of translating his dream into reality. His is an indomitable spirit, and such spirits never fail in their mission.
