Blending Islamic Sciences with modern disciplines

Al Jamia

Welcome to Al Jamia Al Islamiya

Al Jamia Al Islamiya began its journey in 1955 as Islamiya College Santhapuram, pioneering a holistic educational model that blended Islamic tenets of knowledge with modern education. This approach sparked an Islamic educational renaissance in Kerala.

In 2003, the institution was upgraded to the status of an Islamic University, officially declared by the world renowned Islamic scholar lateย  Sheikh Dr. Yusuf Al Qaradawi.

By the grace of Allah, Al Jamia has been successful in producing a new cadre of scholars, thought-leaders, socio-political activists, media persons, writers, and intellectuals capable of leading the community from the front. They are, thank God, rendering exemplary services in a wide spectrum of fields in India and abroad.

Academics

Al Jamia offers excellent academic programs with specializations designed to address the needs of both the nation and society. These programs encompass the Preparatory Program, Bachelorโ€™s Programs, Masterโ€™s Programs, Diplomas, and Certificates.

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Preparatory Course

This two-year foundation program equips students for UG-level studies with a strong emphasis on Arabic and English, alongside basic computer applications…
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Bachelorโ€™s Degree in Islamic Studies (Usul al Deen)

Designed for graduates of the preparatory course, this program offers a comprehensive grounding in the Qur’an, Hadith, Aqeedah, Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, Islamic history,…
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Bachelorโ€™s Degree in Islamic Jurisprudence (Shariโ€™a)

This program provides in-depth training in Qur’an, Hadith, Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, Islamic economics and finance, contemporary jurisprudential issues, Maqasid al-Shari’a, and Fiqh al-Aqalliyyat…

Our Success

It will exceed more than Twelve thousand the number of students who studied in Al Jamia during different periods which includes eminent personalities such as prominent Islamic scholars, leaders of Islamic Movement, writers, academicians and media persons who are rendering commendable services in various fields throughout India and abroad.

Students
1590 +
Programs
10 +
Faculties
80 +
Alumni
2 k+
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Celebrating 70 Years of Scholarly Leadership

News & Events

Discover Al Jamia Al Islamiya latest news and events, celebrating academic excellence and vibrant campus life. Stay informed about our enriching activities, workshops, and more, contributing to holistic education and character development

Congratulations

๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ, ๐€๐Ÿ๐ง๐š๐ง! One of our brilliant students, Afnan Siraj Ahmed, has presented his research paper at the 12th International Conference on Sustainability โ€“ SUSCON XII, organized by the Indian Institute ...

Congratulations

๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ, ๐…๐š๐ก๐ž๐ž๐ฆ! Our student Faheem Abdul Basheer presented his paper at the 12th International Conference on Sustainability (SusCon XII) held at the Indian Institute of Management, Shillong, Meghalaya. His paper, ...

Congratulations

๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐€๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐€๐ฅ ๐‰๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐š! We are delighted to share the remarkable accomplishments of our scholars at the STREAMS Conference on Islam and Muslim Societies, hosted by Universitas Islam International ...

Central Library

The Al Jamia Central Library, a leading reference library in India, is housed in a three-story building on the Al Jamia campus. It holds over 70,000
books and offers a digital library with access to millions more. Its diverse collection spans Arabic, English, Malayalam, Urdu and other regional languages. The library features a periodicals reading room, a smart TV for multilingual programs, and archives for periodicals. It uses the D.D.C classification system and Book Magic software for efficient management. Membership is limited to Al Jamia students and staff, while visitors may use the library for reference during official hours.

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Message From
The Rector

Knowledge, in its truest sense, is a divine gift. The first light of knowledge was kindled when Allah imparted it to Adam-marking the foundational moment of human understanding, from which the story of knowledge began. Since then, humanity has continued to develop and refine knowledge through the unique faculty of intellect granted by Allah.

Revealed knowledge (Wahy) stands as the root and fountainhead of all learning-the ultimate source from which all truth flows, and the radiant light that guides human inquiry and discovery.

Al Jamia Al Islamia strives to represent and preserve that light. Its mission is to facilitate the production of knowledge anchored in revelation, ensuring that scholarship remains connected to its divine origins. In doing so, it fulfils a vital responsibility to both faith and society.

Seventy years of Al Jamia bear witness to its remarkable success in pursuing this noble mission. Its graduates, the living legacy of the institution, embody the vision of scholarly leadership-scholars prepared to engage with the complexities of the modern world, and thinkers who keep the torch of wisdom burning for generations.

Yet, the journey is far from complete. Many milestones still remain. With the prayers, generosity, and dedication of all, every aspiration will-by the will of the Almighty-be realised.ย 

Dr. Abdussalam Ahmed

Rector, Al Jamia Al Islamiya

Work with us

If youโ€™re ready to join us and contribute to our exciting journey of the best Islamic University in Kerala, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and why you want to work with us. You can apply for any of our open positions by visiting our Career Page.

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