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TheKayalar are a Muslim community found in thestate ofTamil Nadu in India. They are one of the four major sub-groups that make up theTamil Muslim community.[citation needed] The Kayalar mainly live along theCoromandel coast.[1]
The Kayalar (along with other Tamil Muslims) are descended from Arab merchants and converted locals. The Kayalar claim to have converted under the influence ofShafi Arabs. The Kayalars were known as an important mercantile community within society.[1] The modern Kayalars are Sunni Muslims of theShafi school.[1]