Ymär Sali

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Ymär Sali
Born
Ymär Alautdin

February 5, 1876
Aktuk, Russian Empire
DiedAugust 12, 1951
OccupationMerchant, shopkeeper, businessman, leader, entrepreneur and publisher
Partner(s)Zeliha Sali (née Gubeidullin)

Ymär Sali (né Ymär Alautdin, February 5, 1876 - August 12, 1951) was a Tatar merchant, shopkeeper, businessman, leader, entrepreneur and publisher who mainly contributed in the Finnish Tatar community of Tampere.[1]

Life[]

Ymär Sali was originally from a Tatar village called Aktuk, which is located in Russia. In there, he spent his childhood and went to school and in 1896, married Zeliha Gubeidullin. Sali had visited Tampere as a merchant many times before eventually moving in the city.[1]

Sali had a shop in Hämeenkatu, which sold a wide variety of products, such as furs and fabrics. The shop was a place where many local Tatars gathered to talk about their daily lives, whether things were going well or not. He worked in the shop until his death.[1][2]

Ymär Sali has been described as a sensitive person, who deeply loved his people, native language and religion. Due to Sali's financial contribution, The Tampere Islamic Congregation was established in 1943. He operated as chairman of the board for the rest of his life. Before, he had also been a member of the board for The Finnish-Islamic Congregation. When the congregation in Tampere acquired its first property with 960 000 Finnish marks, Sali's portion of it was 596 000. He also donated a house for the congregation, located in . When the congregation later bought another property, Ymär Sali once again donated most of the money. He was also a chairman of the board for The Tampere Turkish Society during 1930's.[1]

During the years 1950-1951, Sali published a magazine called "Islam mecellesi". It was edited by imam Habibur-Rahman Shakir.[3]

Sali came from a very modest countryside and even though he made a lot of money as a businessman, he maintained his humility. His lifestyle was simple and he spent a big portion of his wealth in causes that would help conserve and develop the identity of his people. When someone needed his help, they always got it.[1]

Ymär, with the help of his wife took care of his sister Meryam, mother, mother-in-law and the orphans of his family at their home.[1]

Wife Zeliha Sali was a big supporter of her husband. She has been described as "the mother figure of the congregation". As a talented and tireless hostess, she organized many celebrations. The members of the congregation have said that without Ymär and Zeliha, they would've never been able to establish it or maintain its financial success.[1]

Sources[]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Baibulat, Muazzez (2004). The Tampere Islamic Congregation: the roots and history (in english, tatar and finnish). Jyväskylä: Gummerus Kirjapaino Oy. p. 38. ISBN 952-91-6753-9.
  2. ^ Baibulat, Muazzez (2004). The Tampere Islamic Congregation: the roots and history (in english, tatar and finnish). Jyväskylä: Gummerus Kirjapaino Oy. p. 27. ISBN 952-91-6753-9.
  3. ^ "Islam mecellesi | Kansalliskirjasto". Finna.fi.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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