Key facts
- The college says it was founded in 1967 by the Qadiriyya Sufi scholar Sayyid A. I. Muthukoya Thangal, and gives its registration as ER 361/1988.
- Its main course is an eight-year Maulavi ‘Alim Irfani (Muqtasar) degree, followed by a two-year Maulavi Fadil Irfani (Mutawwal) postgraduate course.
- Its Da‘wah course combines the Islamic syllabus with modern degrees, and the college mentions B.Com, BA History and M.Com.
- In 2022 the college and the SAIM Universal Foundation started an award in the founder’s name for contributions to Mappila song.
- Published contacts: 0484 262 7825 and info@noorulirfan.com. The address is Mahlarathul Qadiriyya, Kunnathery Thikavu, Aluva 683106.
What the college teaches
| Programme | Length | What it is (as the college describes it) |
|---|---|---|
| Maulavi ‘Alim Irfani (Muqtasar) | 8 years | Graduation in Islamic sciences with ‘Ilm-u-Tasawwuf’ at the core |
| Maulavi Fadil Irfani (Mutawwal) | 2 years | Postgraduate course after the ‘Alim degree |
| Thakhassus | Varies | Specialised Tasawwuf training for graduates of other institutions |
| Da‘wah course | Alongside a degree | College syllabus plus modern higher education; the college mentions B.Com, BA History and M.Com |
| Al-Irfan Boarding Madrasa | School years | Madrasa education combined with regular schooling |
| Mappilappattu Padhana Shibiram | 1 year | Study of how Mappila songs are composed, taught by experts |
The college highlights its library, the Kuthub Khana, which it says holds rare texts on Tasawwuf, hadith, fiqh (jurisprudence) and theology. Ask the office about admission ages, the academic calendar, hostel arrangements for students and any fees, because these are not published.
Its founders and their legacy
The college was founded by Sayyid A. I. Muthukoya Thangal (born 1910, Androth, Lakshadweep), a Qadiriyya shaykh and Arabi-Malayalam poet. Leadership later passed to his disciple Sayyid Muhammad Kamaludheen (Manjeri Shaikhuna) and then to his son Sayyid Shihabudheen K. P. Koya Thangal. Sister institutions include Faizul Hafiz Hifzul Qur’an and Doukul Irfan Arabic College at Manjeri, Noorul Hafiz Hifzul Qur’an College and Al Irfan Da‘wa College. Our Kunnathery history tells the full story.
Events and community work
- A. I. Muthukoya Thangal Award (since 2022) for contributors to Mappila song, with recitation competitions in Mappila song and traditional maala songs. It is run by the SAIM Universal Foundation with the college’s support.
- 2018 floods: the college says it supported more than 3,000 families with food, shelter and supplies for over a month.
- Medical camps: a medical awareness camp in Kochi in 2024 for more than 600 people, and a camp on Androth in 2025 with specialists from three Kochi hospitals that served 1,700 patients.
- Religious gatherings at the Mahlarathul Qadiriyya and the maqbara, especially during Ramadan and on the founders’ anniversaries. Dates follow the Hijri calendar, so ask the office.
Contacts
| Contact | Published detail |
|---|---|
| Office phone | 0484 262 7825 |
| info@noorulirfan.com (a directory also lists mniacollege@gmail.com) | |
| Address | Mahlarathul Qadiriyya, Kunnathery, Kunnathery Thikavu, Aluva, Kerala 683106 |
| President | V. H. Muhammed Moulavi |
| General Secretary | Sayyid Fazal Thangal, 97784 47825 |
| Treasurer | Sidheeque V. I., 94476 63123 |
These contacts are from the college’s website as of October 2026. Office-bearers change, so call the office number first.
Getting there and staying nearby
The college is in Kunnathery, about 1.2 km north-west of the NAD Road signal in Kalamassery, close to Kunnathery Muslim Jamaath and the KMH Hall. An auto from the signal takes a few minutes. Parents visiting for admissions, or relatives attending a gathering, can stay in Kalamassery or Aluva. Ashraf Gents Hostel at the signal takes men on daily stays, with the nightly rate confirmed on +91 90746 23855.
Frequently asked questions
When was Noorul Irfan Arabic College founded?
The college says it was founded in 1967 at Kunnathery, Aluva, by the Sufi scholar Sayyid A. I. Muthukoya Thangal.
What courses does Noorul Irfan offer?
An eight-year Maulavi ‘Alim Irfani degree, a two-year Maulavi Fadil Irfani postgraduate course, Thakhassus training, a Da‘wah course combined with degrees such as B.Com or BA, a boarding madrasa, and a one-year Mappila song programme.
How do I contact Noorul Irfan Arabic College?
The college lists 0484 262 7825 and info@noorulirfan.com, with its address at Mahlarathul Qadiriyya, Kunnathery Thikavu, Aluva 683106.
What is ‘Ilm-u-Tasawwuf’?
It is the Islamic science of Sufism: the inner, spiritual side of the faith concerned with purifying the self. Noorul Irfan says it was the first institution in India to teach it with a dedicated syllabus.
Related guides
Sources
- Madrasa Noorul Irfan Arabic College: Home and curriculum
- Madrasa Noorul Irfan Arabic College: Institutions
- Madrasa Noorul Irfan Arabic College: Events and services
- Madrasa Noorul Irfan Arabic College: Contact us
- Facebook: Madrasa Noorul Irfan Arabic College, Kunnathery
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