Who is karim ul makhdum

Trader that he was, Sheikh Makhdum was first a man of his faith: His life and the celebration of it is a reminder that, as Muslims, it is part of our da'wah, our duty to preach our faith, to bring Islam with us wherever we may be, whatever we may do. This is what it means to be Muslim: We are raised and taught to live by the tenets of our faith.

Our actions must speak as much about our faith in Allah and our heartfelt desire for peace as our words do. Both word and action must be in accord, at peace with each other, if you will. These historians across the region have documented the religious accomplishments of Sheikh Makhdum in the Philippines—including the construction of the first mosque in the Philippines in at Tubig Indangan, Simunul.

That mosque still stands and has been named in his honor. The commemoration of Sheikh Karimul Makhdum Day goes beyond the arrival of a man.

It encompasses the arrival of Islam at our shores. This day years ago marked the beginning of our relationship with our fellow Muslims around the world. Despite our differences and our life choices as individual citizens of this country, we share a steadfast belief in one God, one who is made manifest in our actions as Muslims and as Moros who take pride not only in our identity but in our faith.

This is a narrative that gives Moros another strong link with the rest of our people and, if only because of that, we have great cause to celebrate this historic day. Ka Leody hindi aatras sa pagkandidatong pangulo. Last year, Rep. Juan Edgardo Angara filed a bill in the House of Representatives in Manila declaring the mosque a national shrine. Julabbi said the Sheik Karim ul-Makhdum Mosque should be considered a national heritage. He appealed to Saudi Arabia and other Muslim countries, and the government to help rehabilitate the mosque and develop Simunul island as a major religious and tourist destination in the south.

It took five expeditions before the Spaniards were able to gain foothold in the Philippines. The Chairman of the NHCP shall immediately include in the Commission's program the operationalization of the Sheikh Karimul Makhdum Mosque as a national historical landmark, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 5. Fund-raising Program. Section 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen 15 days after its complete publication in at least two 2 newspapers of general circulation. Approved: cjuris. This Act which originated in the House of Representatives was finally passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on March 23, and February 4, , respectively.