Sheik Muhammed Karakunnu

Born on 15th July 1950 in Karakkunnu in Malappuram Dist. of Kerala State. Father: Pulath Muhammed Haji; Mother: Amina. Graduated from Roudhatul Uloom Arabic College, Feroke and LTT Centre in Calicut. Served as a teacher in V.H.M High School, Morayur and Islahiya Oriental High School, Edavanna. He is the Asst. Amir of Jama'at e Islami Hind, Kerala, Director of Islamic Publishing House, Calicut and Member of Central Representative Coundil, Jama'at e Islami Hind. Regularly writes articles in malayalam dailies and journals. As a da'wa worker, he has conducted many friendly dialogues with hindu and christian scholars of Kerala. He authored more than 60 books including 14 translations. He has won 5 awards for best works. Lives with wife Amina Ummu Ayman and four childre: Anees Muhammed, Dr. Aleef Muhammed, Dr. Basima Abdur Rahman Dhani and Aimen Muhammed.

Address: Hira Centre, Calicut-4  Email: smkarakunnu@gmail.com