Labbay
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| Labbay |
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| Total population |
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about 2.5 Million |
| Regions with significant populations |
| Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, UAE & USA |
| Languages |
| Tamil, Urdu |
| Religions |
| Hanafi Islam |
Labbay, Labbai, Labba (Tamil : லப்பய் , Urdu : ﻟﺐ ﺑﮯ) is a Muslim community from Southern India. A Trading Community spread through the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Labbays follow either the Hanafi or Shafi'i school of thoughts.
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[edit] Identity and origins
The Name of the Community Labbay is derived from the Arabic phrase Labbay'k (Arabic : لبیک ), which translated means - Here I am. This is, in reference to the popular belief that the Labbay Community is one of the first trading communities to arrive at the Corramandel & Malabar Coasts from abroad.
[edit] History
Labbays are said to have descended from the Traders from the Persian Gulf, and also many converts from the Southern States. Historically Labbays were a trading and entrepreneurial community specializing in the trade and manufacture of Leather, Tobacco, Grains and Spices. Labbays are related to the Markayar Community of Tamil Nadu and the Moplah Community of Kerala.
[edit] Labbays Today
Labbays are a Modern and Progressive community, who have diversified into various Fields of Industry and Profession. Labbays have also contributed to Southern India, with help in the construction of many Educational and Health care Institutions. Notably, the New College, Chennai; Justice Basheer Ahmed Syed College for Women, Chennai etc.
[edit] Famous Labbays
[edit] Science and Technology
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam - 11th President of India, also a Notable Scientist and an Engineer.
[edit] References
- Religions and Communities of India -P. N. Chopra.
[edit] External links
- tamilmuslim.co.uk, Tamil Muslim website from the United Kingdom.
