- RENOVATION OF MADRASA NOORUL IRFAN ARABIC COLLEGE IN PROGRESS.
- WE EXTEND OUR SINCERE GRATITUDE TO THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTED IN THIS VENTURE
- UROOS OF SHAIQUNA ASSAYYID QUTHUBUL AQTHAB GAUSUL AA'LAM MUHIYADHEEN ABDUL QUADIR GEELANI (Q.S)
Welcome to Madrasa Noorul Irfan Arabic College
Today’s world is culturally infected by the spread of modernization. “Ilmuthasawuf” (knowledge of self purification) is the only branch of spiritual knowledge that can provide a way out from these social evils. In Hijra 1387 Rabiul Avval (A.D.1967), Shaiquna Ashaique Assayyid Muhammed Jalaluddeen Al Adrosiyyu Al Jeeliyyunnooriyyu A.I.Muthukoya Thangal (Q.S) founded Madrasa “Noorul Irfan” (Light of Spiritual knowledge) which give great emphasis to “Ilmuthasawuf” beside other curriculum. This great visionary founded this great institution to help the generations to come to live a true Islamic life. Shaikhuna dedicated his life to spread this core branch of knowledge. Social atmosphere of the day is actually a pointer towards the importance of spirituality based educational system. It is a known fact that, spiritual world is under doubted surveillance of the society. There are innumerable reasons attached to this tainted reputation of spiritual world of today. Madrasa Noorul Irfan is an exception. This great institution takes one to the knowledge of self purification by its quality education. Society is also undergoing ailments like choosing the fugacious world over the eternal life of prosperity, blind fold chase towards modernity, etc.“Madrasa Noorul Irfan” is in existence to upgrade the society from its deteriorated state. The institute is fulfilling its purpose under the great leadership of our beloved spiritual father and son of the founder himself , Shaiquna Ashhaique Assayyid Shihabuddeen Koya Thangal(M.L) and every year successfully producing couple of great scholars of religion and spirituality to the service of society. Graduation: Molavi Alim Irfani Duration of the Course: 8 years Those students who successfully complete eight years of education in the institute are awarded the degree of “Moulavi Aalim Irfani.” The degree is awarded by the holy hands of great scholars of Islam in a function organized in this context. Syllabus Core subject: Ilmuthasawuf Other subjects: Aqeeda, Fiqh, Usoolul-Quran, Thafseer ,Hadees ,Usoolul Hadees, Sarf, Nahvu, Manthiqu, Maani, Haiath, Hikma, etc. and all other branches of Islamic knowledge. Thajweed, English, Computer, History, etc are included in the syllabus of higher classes. Physical training is the unique specialty of this institution. In short, Noorul Irfan Arabic College produces scholars capable to communicate and preach Islam to the modern world. Post Graduation The new Post graduation “Muthavval” course is a golden feather in the renowned educational legacy of the institution. Graduates from Noorul Irfan having 40 % marks are eligible to get admission in this course. Graduates from other institutes have to undergo an entrance examination to get admission for the course and minimum qualification to appear for the entrance examination is 40% of marks in their graduation. Syllabus Subjects: Buqari, Muslim, Athaa’raf, Adhavani,Thuhfa, Muthavval,Thsrmudi, Abu Davood, Ibnu Maja, Nasai, Sirral Asrar, Futhoohathul Ilahiyya. Library A library is a treasure trove of great books of “Thasavvuf” and basic reference books authored by great scholars of thareeqath. Few rare manuscripts handed over by the generations are also preserved. Noorul Irfan in the paths of Progress In 1967 foundation stone was laid. In 1967, April Sayyid Sainuddeen .M.K. Cheriyakoya Thangal had started lectures. In 1983, Ashaique Assayyidu Shihabudheen Koya Thangal(M.L) jointed as Mudarris In 1991, Mess hall had started functioning In 1996, 29th anniversary and 1st convocation ceremony was held. In 1998, the prayer hall (Mahlara) were expanded. In 2001, 34th anniversary and 2nd convocation ceremony was held & construction of the new block. In 2006, 39th anniversary and 3rd convocation ceremony was held. Students from Lakshadweep, Kerala, Karnataka and other parts of the country are studying here with free accommodation and food. The serene atmosphere, expert teachers and precious library makes the students of this institute stand apart from their counter parts. Noorul Irfan is conquering new heights under its vigilant Management. While this great institution is making its onward journey, it is necessary to look back and remember the great souls who dedicated their lives to make this venture a great success. Here we would remember great Manjeri Shaiquna, who dedicated his life to fulfill the dream of his beloved Shaique. We are thankful to all those who helped to make this institution a success. O Allah, excel them with Thy blessings-Ameen.
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Bani Madrasa Noorul Irfan Arabic College (Q.S)
In the middle of roaring waves of Arabian Sea few islands are situated as pointers of supreme power of the mighty creator, collectively they are known as Lakshadweep. In A.D 1910, Shaiquna Bani Thangal was born to Puthiyaillathuappura Sayyid Idrosiyyu Thangakoya Thangal (Q.S) and Ayshayyapura Valiyabeevi of Androth Island, the cultural capital of islands. Androth is blessed by the birth of innumerable holy souls. Shaiquna was born in “Jeelee” Qabila (which is the main Qabila of Lakshadweep) as 21st grandson of Ashaaique Muhyiddeen Abdulquadir Jeelani (Q.S). Shaiquna was named as Assayyid Muhammed Jalaluddeen, Muthukoya thangal (Q.S) and opted kunya ‘ Abulfazal’. Shaquna bani (Q.S) was an intelligent and studious child. Learned Quran and primary religious instruction from his mother and also had great passion for subjects related to religion and spirituality. He had left his native Island to quench his thirst for knowledge. Shaiquna started his main stream education in Madrasa An - Noorul Muhammadiya, Puthukkudi, in Tamilnadu. The Madrasa was run by Sufi saint Shaique Abdulkareem Hazrat (Q.S) disciple of shaiquna Abdulkadir Sufi (Q.S) (popularly known as ‘Hyderabad Sufi’). Shaiquna obtained “Noori” degree from there and also excelled in various stream of knowledge with the help of great teacher. Quest for spirituality took him to his uncle Puradam Kunjikoya Thangal (Androth) popularly known as Ashaique Ahamad Jeely (Q.S) and took the “Baia’th”. After the demise of his beloved shaique, as per the instruction of shaique himself shaiquna took Baia’th from Ashaique Muhammed Sufi al- Quthari (Q.S) , popularly known as “Thodupuzha Hazrath”. Shaiquna also had great spiritual teachers like Puthiyapura Shaique Sayyid Yousuf Buqari (Q.S) and Kalathodu Shaiquna:Shaique Moulana Kammukutty Musliyar (Q.S). Services Shaiquna was purifier of innumerable hearts and a beacon of light in the paths of Allah, All Mighty. Shaiquna lived as shining orb of spiritual world for decades and donated great disciples to spread his legacy. Legends of spirituality and knowledge like Marhoom M.Muthukoya thangal(Q.S) Androth, E.K.Hassan Musliyar, Thevakara Alavikunju Musliyar, Koyakutty Musliyar perumukham, Aalikutty Musliyar, Mudarris Peringathoor, M.P. Muhammed koya Musliyar Kuttikattoor, M.K.Cheriyakoya Thangal Androth(N.M) were disciples of Shaiquna Bani(Q.S). Shaiquna founded Noorul Irfan Arabic College (which means light of spiritual knowledge) in Kunnathery, Aluva giving particular stress on “Ilmuthasavvuf “(knowledge of self purification). There was no institution, in existence giving particular importance on this branch of spiritual knowledge when this great institute was founded. By the great leadership of Son of the founder and our beloved great spiritual leader Shaiquna K.P Sayyid Shihabuddeen Koya thangal (M.L), the institute is conquering the heights of success. Shaiquna Bani dedicated his life to remove the obscurity of ignorance from the society. Shaiquna took great interest in implementing ‘hijab’ culture among the women, and fought against the evils in society like traditional “ear piercing” (known as Kathukuthu). His brave stands against the bad element of the society made him plenty of enemies. Shaiquna had founded few prayer centers for his disciples: 1. Mahlarathul Qadiriyya( Kunnatheri, Aluva) 2. Mahlarathul Qadiriyya( Kolathara, Calicut) 3. Mahlarathul Qadiriyya( Androth, Lakshadweep) 4. Mahlarathul Qadiriyya-wa-Rifaiyya ( Vakkethodi, Manjeri) Works of Shaiquna Shaiquna, the epitome of spiritual world also proved his genius with pen. Knowledge and incomparable literary genius are when united in a person, literary master pieces are born. Great epic poem - Thajul Akbar was born thus. Melodious poems like Fathima Beevi Wafath, Wagibath & Thouheed Maala, Maa’rifath Maala and Muhiyiddeen Maala. Wajibath Maala: Wajibath Maala is poetry in Arabi- Malayalam, explaining in lucid and easy language the essentials of faith, like 40 Assle’s of kalima,50 Aqeedas, knowledge required for performing Namaz and fasting and few guidance. Thouheed maala: Thouheed Maala is poetry in Arabi- Malayalam which was written at the request of few disciples .This work will be great use for those who well versed with the usages of “Isthilahusoofiyya” .The work also communicates aspects of the thareeqath and summary of great kithabs. Maa’rifath Maala or Munajath: Ashaique Assayyid Muhammed Kamaluddeenul Jeeliyul Quadiriyyu Sufiyyu (Q.S) who was main Qualif of Shaiquna Bani(Q.S) introduces this great poetry: “Munajath was sung in the early stages of halath- maqamaths of Shaiquna Al Aarif Billahil Kummal Moulana Abul Fazal Assayyid Muhammed Jalaluddeen Idrosiyyunnoriyyul Quadiriyyurrifaiyyul Chishthiyyshaduliyyunnaqshabandiyyu A.I Muthu koya thangal. It is ideal for those who believe in Ahlussunnathu val Jamaa’, especially members of Quadriyathu Sufiyyath Threeqath. Munajath should be habituated in time of thahajjud or after magrib or before going to bed or right after subhi or whenever comfortable to recite .It is proved by experience that those who recite munajath as a habit will feel the light of ma’arifath in their heart”. Specialty and greatness of the Munajath is underlined by this statement itself. Thajul Akbar Thajul Akbar is poetry in Arabic Malayalam about life and trials of Prophet Yusuf (A.S). Holly Quran introduces this real life story as the ‘most beautiful story’. This is written in enchanting form, tofuching heart of the listeners. Shaiquna was visited the actual places of events, and referred innumerous books of thafseer as well as Islamic history for writing this unique combination of history and poetry. This great work is the pointer towards the literary genius of the great poet. Readers and audience of this legendary creation will be mesmerized by heavenly happiness bursting out from their mind; a rare phenomenon. In the beginning of this book poet implore to Almighty: “Oh! Lord, may fill the minds of people with happiness.” It is believed that the very phenomenon specified above is the result of this prayer. Fathima Beevi Wafath Maala Fathima Beevi Wafath is a poetry in Arabic-Malayalam, which was written based upon historical books. In this poetry shaiquna explains the events occurred before the demise of Fathima (R.A) daughter of Messenger of Allah, Muhammad (S.A). Conversations between Fatima (R.A) and her beloved husband just before her wafath is portrayed in touching language. The poem reminds us about life after death. Muhiyiddeen maala A poem narrating few memorable incidents and supernatural events from the life of Shaique Quthubul Aqthab Gausul aa’lam Muhiyiddeen Abdul Quadir Geelani(Allah be pleased with him), the leader of sufis, beacon of knowledge, and renovator of Islam. Wafath The great Master of Khadiriyya Thariqath ( order), the reason behind innumerable belighted souls in the path of truth and spirituality, left to the heavenly abode in hijra 1388, in the month of safar 25 (A.D 1968 may 25) Saturday evening. Noorul Irfan Arabic College is truly a citadel of spiritual knowledge, an everlasting tribute to the cause of Allah. Bani Hazarth’s Madhar sharif, is in the nearby Mahlara, founded by him (may Allah be pleased with him) for conducting Ratib and other aurath for the disciples. May Allah favour all of us, to contribute in the growthof this center of Thasawwuf and Islamic knowledge. May Allah reward all of us.
Renovation of Madrasa Noorul Irfan College
Sunlight never spells out its effect on night’s darkness but prudent men with no hesitation recognise the cause behind day’s birth. An Islamic degree college, distinct of its kind as one of the a few institutions or the only institution in our sub continent where “ilm thassawwuf” (spiritual knowledge) is being given prominence in its curricula. The present environment ignites the community the necessity of Islamic scholars and academicians well versed with both ilmu sharee’a and ilmul haqeeqa. The aspiration of the community for such an institution meets its logical end on reaching Madrasa Noorul Irfan Arabic College (MNIAC), Kunnathery.The establishment of such an institution in late 1967 itself speaks out the magnitude of insight of its founder, Shaikh Assayyid Jalaluddeen A.I Muthukoya Thangal (QS), a renowned Islamic scholar and khaleefa of Quadiriyya order. This prestigious institution is now under its “Renovation and Expansion Process” with architect’s project admeasuring an area of appx. 15,000 sq.ft. It is worth to mention here that any sort of aid for the renovation of MNIA college wouldn’t be a futile exercise before Almighty as this esteemed institution provides ‘ilm’ covering all aspects of the religion provided the persons offer be strict adherers of Ahle sunnathi wal jama’ath. For smooth functioning of the works, a current account bearing No. 10120200022691 has been opened at Federal Bank, Kalamassery branch under the name and style of “Renovation Committee, Madrasa Noorul Irfan Arabic College”. Use of bank’s IFSC Code 0001012 eases the task of dealers through other banks. See gallery, video and downloads.
