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Umar Qazi of Veliyankode: The Poet, Scholar, and Revolutionary of Malabar
Umar Qazi of Veliyankode is a distinguished figure in 19th-century Kerala, revered for his profound contributions to Arabic poetry and Prophetic praise. Renowned for his works, he was also a symbol of resistance during British colonization. Qazi’s poetry blends spiritual devotion with cultural exchange, stylistic elements of both the Arabic and Malayalam tradition, leaving a…