Syed Abdurrahiman Bafaki Tangal (1905-1973) was an Indian politician and community leader from Kerala.
Along with P.
M.
S.
A.
Pukkoya Tangal (died 1975) and C.
H.
Muhammad Koya (1928-1983), the tangal was one of the early leaders of Muslim League in Kerala.
Until his death in 1973, Bafaki Tangal remained most prominent Muslim political leader in Kerala.Bafaki Tangal, originally a powerful businessman from Calicut, was also a venerable leader of the traditionalist/conservative Sunnis in Kerala.
The family of the tangal were long-time international rice dealers in Calicut.
Bafaki Tangal is remembered for his contribution to the sector of primary religious education institutions in Kerala.