He became the Dewan of Pudukottai after withdrawal from political work. He was a lawyer by profession and was known by the honorifics Khan Bahadur. He spoke against the introduction of compulsory Hindi classes in the Madras legislature and participated in the anti-Hindi agitations. He was sympathetic to the cause of Periyar E. Kalifulla Sahib served as the minister for public works in the Cabinet of Kurma Venkata Reddy Naidu in 1937. Modern notable writers include Mu Metha and Pavalar Inqulab, Law and polity Pre- independence the Department of Tamil Islamic Literature was set up in the University of Madras. The world's first Tamil Islamic Literature Conference was held in Trichy in 1973. Nevertheless, an independent identity evolved only in the last quarter of the 20th century triggered by the rise of Dravidian politics as well as the introduction of new mass communications and lithographic technologies. Other significant works of 17th century include Thiruneri Neetham by Sufi master Pir Mohammad, Kanakabhisheka Malai by Seyku Nainar Khan (alias Kanakavirayar), Tirumana Katchi by Sekathi Nainar and the Iraqi war ballad Sackoon Pataippor. The epic Seerapuranam by Umaru Pulavar is dated to the 17th century and still considered as the crowning achievement in canonical literature. In 1592, Aali Pulavar wrote the Mikurasu Malai. In 1572, Seyku Issaku, better known as Vanna Parimala Pulavar, published Aayira Masala Venru Vazhankum Adisaya Puranam detailing the Islamic principles and beliefs in a FAQ format. It was written sometime between the 12th and 14th centuries. The earliest literary works in the community could be traced to a work titled Palsanthmalai, a small work of eight stanzas. Their domain range from mystical to medical, from fictional to political, from philosophical to legal and spiritual. Literature Ĭulture and literature are heavily influenced by the Qadiri flavour of Sufism. For instance, dumroot, a semolina ghee cake with soft centre and hard crust at the top, is popular in the deltaic households. Biriyani is the favourite dish in banquets while mild Malay-style congee is the favourite during the fasting month of Ramadan. Music involves distinctively the Turkish daf and other percussion instruments.Ĭuisine is a tell-tale syncretic mixture of Tamil and other Asian recipes. Rowthers Weddings have retained several Rajput traditions across generations like grooms going on a horseback procession. He died on 8 April 2015, aged 89.Muhyuddin Mosque, in the village of Thiruppanandal, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu Yearĭuring the 1970s, he was the member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Council, which is defunct now. Iraivanidam Kaiyenthungal is very well known song from him among all the Tamils. During the 1950s the songs which he sang for Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam boosted the fortunes of the party. Nagore Hanifa penned many devotional songs independently which are widely used in Tamil Nadu, during festivals and marriages. He is considered one of the greatest and most influential singers of South India and beyond. It is liked by not only Muslims but Hindus and Christians, even today sung by many singers on stages. The lyrics are beyond any specific religion. It was written by Kiliyanur, (near Mayiladuthurai) R. His signature song was "Iraivanidam Kaiyendungal". He was known as Isai Murasu for his deep stentorian voice. Nagore Esmail Mohammed Hanifa (25 December 1925 – 8 April 2015) was a Tamil Muslim lyricist, playback singer and politician.