I am Abdussalam Baqavi Vadakkekkad, a respected Islamic scholar and educational leader from Kerala, India. I serve as a Member of the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama and as the Academic Council Chairman of the SAMASTHA National Education Council (SNEC). With decades of experience in teaching, da’wa, and academic administration, I have held major roles including General Secretary of the Samastha Thrissur District Committee, President of the CIE Dubai, President of the Samastha Islamic Council Global Committee, and Principal of CRESCENT SNEC SHE Campus, Velimukku.
 
An alumnus of Aligarh Muslim University with advanced traditional training (Ijazah), I have taught and preached across India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. I served as Imam and Khateeb in Dubai for 18 years and have authored notable works such as Matn al-Bari and The Righteous Path to the Reality of Tawhid. My contributions to Islamic scholarship earned me the IACAD Best Employee Award (2004). Dedicated to nurturing future generations, I continue to lead, teach, and inspire through my scholarship and visionary service.