Overview

• Dr. Salahuddin Mohammed Ayub, the Chief Qazi to the Tamil Nadu government, passed away on May 24, 2025, at the age of 84 due to age-related ailments.
• His funeral was held on May 25, 2025, at the historic Triplicane Big Mosque in Chennai, with dignitaries and community members in attendance.
• Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and other prominent leaders, including the Prince of Arcot and AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami, expressed condolences and highlighted his contributions to unity and public service.
• Dr. Ayub, a scholar with a Doctorate in Arabic Language and Literature, was known for his humility, declining government privileges while serving as Chief Qazi.
• He is remembered for his dedication to the welfare of the Muslim community and his role in fostering interfaith harmony and education.