A large number of people and DMK cadre paid their last respects and participated in the funeral procession.
The body was laid to rest at Maraickarpalli mosque in Nagore.
Many shops and commercial establishments remained closed at Nagore as a mark of respect to him.
Hanifa moved to Chennai after the death of his wife and lived with his son Naushad Ali.
Hanifa (90) had died at his residence in Chennai last night.