{{short description|Indian student organisation}} {{distinguish|Sunni Students Federation}} {{Use Indian English|date = October 2019}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2022}} {{Infobox organization | name = Sunni Students Federation | image = Ssf logo.jpg | image_size = | image_alt = | caption = | logo = | logo_size = | logo_alt = | logo_caption = Moral Revolution Zindabad | abbreviation = SSF | nickname = | pronunciation = | pronounce_ref = | pronounce_comment = | formation = {{start date and age|df=yes|1973|4|29}} | founder = | founding_location = Malappuram | type = Student organisation | status = Active | purpose = | professional_title = | headquarters = Nizamuddin West, New Delhi | location = | origins = | region_served = | services = | methods = | fields = | membership = | num_members_year = | language = | general_secretary = | leader_title = National leaders | leader_name = President : CP Ubaidullah Saquafi Kerala <br/>General Secretary : Dilshad Ahmed Kashmir <br/>Finance Secretary : Muhammed Shareef Nizami | leader_title2 = President | leader_name2 = Sayyid Muneer Ahdal Ahsani Kamil Saquafi | leader_title3 = General Secretary | leader_name3 = Dr.T Aboobacker | leader_title4 = Finance Secretary | leader_name4 = Muhammed Anas Amani Kamil Saquafi <ref name="web.archive.org">{{Cite web |date=2023-02-06 |title=രാജ്യത്തെക്കുറിച്ച് വെറുപ്പുൽപാദിപ്പിച്ചു കൊണ്ടാകരുത് ഭരണകൂടത്തെ തിരുത്തേണ്ടത് -എസ്.എസ്.എഫ് {{!}} SSF state delegate conference kozhikode {{!}} Madhyamam |url=https://www.madhyamam.com/kerala/ssf-state-delegate-conference-kozhikode-1122889 |access-date=2023-02-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206184913/https://www.madhyamam.com/kerala/ssf-state-delegate-conference-kozhikode-1122889 |archive-date=6 February 2023 }}</ref> | board_of_directors = | key_people = | main_organ = | publication = Risala Weekly | parent_organization = Kerala Muslim Jamath | subsidiaries = Wisdom Education Foundation of India WEFI <br/> SSF National Campus Syndicate | secessions = | affiliations = All India Sunni Jamiyyathul Ulama | budget = | budget_year = | disbursements = | endowment = | endowment_year = | num_staff = | num_staff_year = | num_volunteers = | num_volunteers_year = | num_students = | num_students_year = | website = https://www.nationalssf.org | remarks = | footnotes = | bodystyle = }}

The '''Sunni Students Federation''' ('''SSF''') is an Islamic students' organisation in India. Originated in Kerala in 1973 under the patronage of Kanthapuram A. P. Aboobacker Musliyar. It is affiliated to Samastha Kerala Jem-iyyathul Ulama (AP Sunnis)<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/ssf-aims-high-in-its-40th-anniversary/article4668993.ece|title=SSF aims high in its 40th anniversary|date=30 April 2013|work=The Hindu|access-date=1 September 2019|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224094523/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/ssf-aims-high-in-its-40th-anniversary/article4668993.ece|archive-date=24 December 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> and Kerala Muslim Jamaath. SSF held the golden fifty National Conference at Mumbai on 2023 November 24, 25 and 26.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-04-23 |title=SSF meet begins in Kannur |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/ssf-meet-begins-in-kannur/article66771094.ece |access-date=2023-08-12 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Sauhruda Kaalam == thumb|right|Sunni Students Federation (SSF) Flag SSF concluded a Campaign on 20 October 2016 targeting Salafis, Jamaat-e-Islami on Islamic State during the campaign public conferences in five major cities including Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam and selected cities of Malabar districts besides a statewide campaign named Sauhruda Kaalam.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sunni Students' Federation to target Salafis, Jamaat-e-Islami on Islamic State |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/230816/sunni-students-federation-to-target-salafis-jamaat-e-islami-on-islamic-state.html |accessdate=29 August 2020 |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=23 August 2016 |language=en}}</ref>

== SSF 40th Anniversary == SSF celebrated its 40th anniversary in Kochi in the month of April 2013 with a three-day conference, which concluded at Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, in Kaloor. The Chief Minister of Kerala Oommen Chandy inaugurated the valedictory function and Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad delivered the keynote address. It was attended by thousands of students from both secular and religious institutions. SSF leaders said their activities are not meant to segregate the religious from the secular, but rather to help them complement and understand each other better.<ref name=":0" />

== Hind Safar - Bharat Yatra == Hind Safar (also called SSF Bharat Yatra) is a nationwide expedition organised by the Sunni Students Federation to ensure education to all children and build a ‘friendly India’. The rally started from Hazratbal Shrine<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/ssf-rally-to-conclude-on-beach/article26187805.ece|title=SSF rally to conclude on beach|date=6 February 2019|work=The Hindu|access-date=1 September 2019|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> of Jammu and Kashmir on 12 January and ended at Kerala.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/sunni-students-federation-717071.html|title=Pledge for building a tolerant India|date=6 February 2019|website=Deccan Herald|language=en|access-date=1 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190901232919/https://www.deccanherald.com/sunni-students-federation-717071.html|archive-date=1 September 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/elect-secular-parties-to-lok-sabha-kanthapuram/article26211428.ece|title=Elect secular parties to Lok Sabha: Kanthapuram|date=8 February 2019|work=The Hindu|access-date=1 September 2019|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/080219/kanthapuram-government-must-focus-on-development.html|title=Kanthapuram: Government must focus on development|date=8 February 2019|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|access-date=1 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190825192452/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/080219/kanthapuram-government-must-focus-on-development.html|archive-date=25 August 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/ssf-hind-safar-rally-accorded-reception/article26207336.ece|title=SSF Hind Safar rally accorded reception|date=7 February 2019|work=The Hindu|access-date=1 September 2019|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The yatra covered 22 States over 16,000 kilometres and received 40 receptions.<ref name=":1" />

==SSF Sahithtolsav== Kerala Sahityotsav Promotes and nurtures student art and literature. That programme starts from every families called family sahithyolsav. Later it is conducted in block level. Selected students only can participate in next stages which are Unit, Sector, Division, District, State. In 2022 the first edition of National sahithyolsav was held in Gujarat.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.malabarnews.com/ssf-national-literary-festival-concludes-in-gujarat-jammu-kashmir-champions/|title=എസ്‌എസ്‌എഫ് 'ദേശീയ സാഹിത്യോൽസവ്' ഗുജറാത്തിൽ സമാപിച്ചു; ജമ്മു& കശ്‌മീർ ചാംപ്യൻമാർ - Malabar News - Most Reliable & Dependable News Portal |date=25 February 2022 }}</ref> In 2023 National Sahityotsav, Karnataka State won by major margin and defeated Kerala and humiliated.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.malabarnews.com/ssf-national-sahithyolsav-concludes/ |title=എസ്‌എസ്‌എഫ് ദേശീയ സാഹിത്യോൽസവ് സമാപിച്ചു: കേരളത്തിന് രണ്ടാം സ്‌ഥാനം - Malabar News - Most Reliable & Dependable News Portal |date=18 February 2024 }}</ref>

In 2024 National Sahityotsav which was held in Madgaon, Goa ended in December 2, 2024 Team Karnataka won championship again by beating Kerala <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/ssf-national-literary-fest-held-at-madgaon/article68943566.ece |title=SSF national literary fest held at Madgaon |newspaper=The Hindu }}</ref>

== Samvidhan Yatra 2023 == SSF is taking out a nationwide rally named Samvidhan Yatra ahead of its golden jubilee celebrations. SSF national president Mohammed Farooq Naeemi is leading the rally that was flagged off by Hazratbal Masjid Imam Mufti Bilal Ahmed at Sri Nagar in Jammu and Kashmir on August 12.

SSF leaders said that the Yatra would cover 22 States, and receptions are being arranged in 33 centres. The SSF is raising many socio-cultural issues that students across the country are facing. “We are visiting major university campuses in different States during the Yatra and engage in conversations and debates with students. Gatherings of religious harmony and meetings with village people as well as educational experts are also on our agenda,” said Dr. Naeemi.<ref>{{Cite news |date=September 1, 2023 |title=SSF takes out nationwide rally in golden jubilee year |pages=1 |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/ssf-takes-out-nationwide-rally-in-golden-jubilee-year/article67260713.ece |access-date=September 19, 2023}}</ref>

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==External links== * Official website of [https://ssfkerala.org/ SSF Kerala] * [http://www.ssfkarnataka.com/ SSF Karnataka] {{Islam in Kerala}}

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