In addition, they mastered English, Urdu languages by profusely writing and speaking in those languages. Along with learning Qur’an, Hadees, Fiqh, Ilmul Kalam and Mantiq, they studied mathematics, science and social sciences as well which enabled them to shine out in religious as well as secular platforms and thereby defending Islam against the all-out attack by atheists and communists. They contributed heavily and spearheaded the advancement in the fields of Islamic Da’wah, media, literary works, organizational set up, social service and education.

Thus, the seed sown in the village of Mullyakurshi spread all over Kerala with many plants and seeds which in turn culminated in following other sections of the Muslim community to assimilate the ‘Santhapuram model’ in their own way. Today, the institution has grown into a top Islamic university with excellent faculties and research facilities in Quran, Hadith, Shariah, Dawa etc., attracting students from different part of the country. The growth and development from a small institution of limited amenities to a prime Islamic university embodies the constant reforms it has undertaken in the field of education. Like all of you, I am proud to be a part of it.

Al Jamia Alumni Association 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.

Although alumni association came into existence in sixties, it got his present strength and vigour with the formation of Santhapuram Al Jamia Al Islamiya Alumni Association in 2011. The Alumni Association is fully committed to utilize the skills and knowledge of alumni more effectively and has implemented several programs after its re-organization to keep the alumnus connected with the organization and encourage them to make as much efforts as possible so as to ensure its growth.

Some of the activities:
Biennial meetings, Seminars, publication of books, construction of a multi-story building as Waqf project in Perinthalmanna, honoring of previous faculty members, publication of book highlighting the contributions of Al Jamia alumnus in addition to the formation of Alumni Representative Council consisting of representatives from more than seventy batches starting from 1963. Furthermore, many batches have undertaken various projects in coordination with Al Jamia management. In order to enhance the activities of the Alumni Association and make it more efficient, the first day of Hijri calendar Muharram 1 is being celebrated as ‘Alumni Day’ every year.