Qadhi Muhammad (May Allah Mercy upon him) is a famous Islamic scholar, literate, philosopher, judge, historian, patriot and above all the writer of Fathhul Mubeen-a literary work related to the war led by Muslims. In addition to this, he is known to be the writer of Muhyiddin string of peals. He enlightened the history of Kerala through his works from Miskal Masjid situated at Kuttichira in Calicut. He led many struggles against imperialists came from Portugal for the sake of his religion and country co-operating with Zamorin(Samuthiri ), then King of Malabar.

The old generations remember Qadhi Muhammad with a deep respect. But the most new generation, deviated from the footsteps of Qadhi along with Islamic belief, consider him to be a propagator of false ideology.

New generation forgot Qadhi Muhammad and the glazing history glazed by his timely interference contributing much for the existence of the sublime ideology and country. They do not show much interest to study the illuminant history of their ancestors.

Today the tombs of Sufi Saints are smashed. Really, these tombs are of martyrs and the noble leaders of Muslims who struggled with imperialists and were made for the sake of visitors, who desired to quench their spiritual thirst. Their interest to protect the remnants of history was overwhelming.

Lineage of Qadhi

The sources that highlight the footsteps of Qadhi Muhammad are only some notes in the possession of new Qadhis, the commentary of ‘Withriya’ written by Aboobacker Kunhi, a few words saying Qadhi Mamukkoya to his son Nalakath Muhammad Koya and the lines of Ibn Bathootha the famous traveler.

He undertook the sacred position of Qadhi after his brother Ali Nashiri the son of Qadhi Abdul Azeez the son of Qadhi Shihabuddin Ahmed. His lineage reaches to Malik bin Habib (R) the famous Islamic propagator came from holy Makkha. He is the son of Muhammad Al-Ansari (R) the Companion of our Prophet (PBH). The history of many Qadhis in this lineage remains unclear. However, the history of Qadhis after Faqrudheen lived in the era of Ibn Bathootha is more or less acceptable. They take their last rest near by Great Juma Masjid at Kuttichira and Malik Dinar Masjid.

Famous man of letters and social reformer Qadhi Muhammad (R) obtained primary education from his father. Later on, he became the pupil of Uthman Labba Al Qahiri and then the Mudaris [Teacher] of Misqal Masjid. Samoothiri the king of Malabar had appointed him as the Qadhi of Kozhikkode.

Social reformer

Qadhi was a reformer who interfered with the hardships and difficulties of people. He led the people with dare in the struggle against the Portuguese.

when Misqal Masjid was burned by Portuguese, there aroused a dreadful struggle. On this pathetic condition, Qadhi Muhammad came to frond for lead the Muslims. In this struggle, the Muslims were assaulted very badly. Muslims along with Nayar society came forward to drive off the enemies.

Chaliyam fort was selected to be the capital by Portuguese. This fort was decorated with very valuable treasures stolen from many prominent Masjids. It was made encroaching to the endowment land set apart for Chaliyam Juma Masjid. Finally, all Muslims were compelled to lend their hands to obstruct the fort. Qadhi Muhammad along with Samuthiri headed the mass of people in the discussion.

Consequently, in 24 Safar 977 H, the joint troupe of Muslim and Nayar alliance rose to the occasion to fight the enemies. In this joint attack, Portuguese could felt the bitter taste of strength from both spiritual and material sources. In 16th  Jamadul Akhir 977 H, the Portuguese fled from Chaliyam leaving the fort. Samuthiri contributed the parts of the fort to Muslims for the reconstruction of Misqal Masjid.