Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamath-TNTJ
AbbreviationTNTJ
Founded16 May 2004 (2004-05-16)
Legal statusActive
FocusPreaching Islam
Location
Area served
India, Sri Lanka United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Bahrain, Oman, United Kingdom, France, United States of America, Australia, London, Singapore
ServicesBlood Donation
Children Orphanage
Elders Orphanage
Livelihood Assistance
Educational Assistance
Health Awareness programs
Disaster Aid, Relief and Recovery
Official language
Main Language
Tamil
Other Languages
Malayalam
Urdu
Sinhala
English
Hindi
Key people
State Governance Committee
PublicationNadunilai Samuthayam
Egathuvam
Websitewww.tntj.net
www.onlinetntj.com

Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamath (TNTJ) is an Islamic organization based in Tamil Nadu, India. It was founded in 2004. TNTJ claims to preach true Islam to Muslims and non-Muslims as per Quran and Prophetic ways. Ideologically due to its theological stand, it considers only a sovereign state can take up weapons and any thing contrary is against the fundamentals of Islam. TNTJ is also involved in social activities and awareness of condemning extremism through rallies[1][2] and propaganda. TNTJ's ideology is influenced by Wahabism.[3]

Social activities

Community work

Donation of blood is highly encouraged among TNTJ followers.[4] It has won government awards for making the highest amount of blood donations in Tamil Nadu in about 10 successive years. It has offered help and support during tsunami relief in several affected areas. Its relief program during Chennai flood of 2015, whose estimated cost was twenty five crore, was a noticeable one. TNTJ has also created awareness among masses about dengue fever.[5]

Magazines

No. Magazine Name Frequency
1. Nadunilai Samuthayam Weekly
2. Satthiya Muzhakkam Monthly

Structure

Level Team
State Level State Executive Committee
State Governance Committee
State Audit Committee
District Level District administrative Committee

District Students Wing
District Medical Services Wing

Branch Level Branch administrative committee
Students Wing
Medical Services Wing
  • All India Thowheed Jamath (AITJ)
  • Sri Lanka Thowheed Jamath (SLTJ)
  • Qatar India Thowheed Centre (QITC)
  • UAE Thowheed Jamath (Dubai TNTJ)
  • United States Thowheed Jamath (USTJ)
  • United Kingdom Thowheed Jamath (UKTJ)
  • France Thowheed Jamath (FRTJ)
  • Australia Thowheed Jamath (ATJ)
TNTJ Mosque in Salem

About

Protests

TNTJ has held demonstrations and protests across Tamil Nadu several times on various issues including reconstruction of Babri Masjid, removal of liquor shops and load shedding.[6][7][8] Its leaders encourages followers to observe peaceful protests and to avoid any inconvenience to traffic.[9] In September 2012, the U.S. Consulate encouraged U.S. citizens traveling in and around Chennai to exercise caution and monitor local media for security updates, owing to a protest by TNTJ following an anti-Islamic movie.[10][11] On 28 January 2014, TNTJ organized a protest to demand increase in reservation for Muslims in Tamil Nadu.[12]

TNTJ expels founder for sexually inappropriate behaviour

In May 2018, P Jainulabideen, the founder of TNTJ, was expelled from the organisation after several audios were released that appeared to show PJ behaving sexually inappropriately with women.[13][14][15]

Controversies

As reported by three references provided, on March 19, 2022, Tamil Nadu police arrested a leader of the Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamath over allegations of issuing death threat to the judges of the Karnataka High Court concerning the court's verdict on a case related to wearing hijab in schools and colleges where the school or college uniform is mandated.[16]

References

  1. ↑ Staff Reporter, TwoCircles.net (27 October 2014). "TNTJ organises rally against terrorism". TwoCircles. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  2. ↑ Murali, Poornima (3 May 2019). "Don't Equate Terrorism with any Religion, Urges Tamil Nadu's Thowheed Jamath as it Slams IS for Sri Lanka Attacks". News18. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  3. ↑ Venkateswaran, Vikram (26 April 2019). "Unmasking Terrorism in Sri Lanka – In Seven Slides". TheQuint. para. 30. Archived from the original on 31 January 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2023. The TNTJ's ideology is influenced heavily by the Wahabi ideology that drives the ISIS and other terrorist outfits. In February 2016, the TNTJ held the 'Shirk Eradication Conference' in Trichy. Attended by a crowd of thousands, the speakers called for the destructions of Dargas, idol worship and other forms of Islam that differ from the Wahabi ideology.
  4. ↑ "EP expats donate blood for pilgrims". Arab News. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
  5. ↑ "Thowheedh Jamath activists create awareness of dengue". The Hindu. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
  6. ↑ "Demonstrations for reconstruction of mosque". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  7. ↑ "Spirited stir against liquor shop". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  8. ↑ "Cadres flay "preferential treatment" to Chennai in load-shedding". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  9. ↑ "Exercise restraint during agitations". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  10. ↑ "Muslim group protests anti-Islam film near Chennai US Consulate". First Post. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  11. ↑ "Security Message for U.S. Citizens – Possible Anti-American Demonstrations". U.S. Consulate General Chennai. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
  12. ↑ "TNTJ Announces 'Fill Jails' Protest". Indian Express. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
  13. ↑ Abuthahir, A. Syed (19 May 2018). "ஆபாச ஆடியோ... சிக்கிய ஜெய்னுல் ஆபிதீன்! | Jainulabdeen sex audio issue - Junior Vikatan | ஜூனியர் விகடன்". Archived from the original on 18 August 2019.
  14. ↑ Vijayanand.A (17 May 2018). "' நம்பக் கூடாதவர்களை நம்பிவிட்டேன்!' - கலங்கிய பி.ஜெ. | I had my faith on wrong persons, feels PJainulabdeen" (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 18 August 2019.
  15. ↑ Vijayanand.A (16 May 2018). "' மொத்தம் 46; வெளியானது 3 ஆடியோ'! - பி.ஜெவின் வில்லங்கப் பேச்சு வெளியான பின்னணி | Out of 46, Only 3 PJ audios were released" (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 18 August 2019.
  16. ↑ "Tamil Nadu man booked for issuing death threats to Chief Justice of Karnataka HC over hijab verdict". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
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