Mamburam Juma Masjid. He had two daughters with his spouse: Sayyida Alawiyya and Sayyida Sharifa, the latter of whom was also known as Kunhi beevi. After Fatima's death, he married the daughter of Sayyid Abu Bakr al-Madani of Kovilkandi Ambarkand of Koyilandy, also named Fatima. He had one son in this relationship, Sayyid Fadl. At the age of 50, he married A'isha from Tanur and had two more daughters, Sayyida Swaliha and Sayyida Fatima. After the death of his third wife, he married Swaliha from Indonesia. Spiritualism Sayyid Alavi followed the Ba 'Alawiyya Tariqa, sub-branch of Qadiriyya Tariqa, related to the saint Abdul Qadir Gilani. He was recognized as Qutb al-Zaman (leader of Wali's, saint of the century) by Sunni Islam. He suggested spiritual treatment for his disciples as well as infidels that consulted him. He was consulted for personal and social issues and was considered the greatest leader on the horizon of the spiritual world. There was a huge crowd follower for this prodigy. He provided elas (chain consisted of some divine things). Sayyid Alavi in the path of struggle When the Mappilas attacked under the guidance of Sayyid Alavi, the British government felt threatened. Sayyid Alavi provided soldiers with guns and sophisticated weapons to arm the new generation for war. He was the founder of Cherur pada and inspired youngsters to fight against the British government. Death Sayyid Alavi Mawla al-Dawilah became ill in 1259 (Hijri) following an injury to his leg. Many doctors and vaidyars treated him, but he died on Sunday 1260 (Hijri) Muharram 7 (AD 1845) in Malabar, Madras State, British India. He was buried in Mambaram. References 1752 births 1845 deaths 19th-century Yemeni people Indian Muslim scholars of Islam Yemeni emigrants to India Indian independence activists from Kerala