Abdurrahiman Bafaki Tangal was an Indian politician and businessman associated with public life in Kerala. He was a prominent figure linked with the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), a political party that has historically held significant influence in the Malabar region of northern Kerala.
| Name | Abdurrahiman Bafaki Tangal |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Politician, businessman |
| Region of activity | Kerala, India |
| Wikidata ID | Q7429358 |
The Bafaki Tangal family is a well-known religious and political lineage in Kerala, particularly within the Muslim community of the Malabar coast. The title Tangal (also written Thangal) is an honorific used in Kerala for individuals of Sayyid descent, denoting respect for both spiritual lineage and community leadership. Members of the family have historically played leading roles in the social, religious, and political organisation of Kerala Muslims.
Abdurrahiman Bafaki Tangal was active in politics and business circles in Kerala. The Indian Union Muslim League, with which the Bafaki Tangal family has had a long association, has been a key constituent of coalition governments in the state, most prominently within the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF).
Figures from the Bafaki Tangal family have contributed to the political mobilisation of the Muslim community in Kerala, the running of educational and charitable institutions, and the consolidation of the Muslim League's influence in districts such as Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Kannur. Their combined religious authority and political engagement reflect a distinctive feature of Kerala's public life, where community leadership often intersects with electoral politics.