In honor of the esteemed founder of Madrasa Noorul Irfan Arabic College, Shaikhuna Asshaikh Assayyid Muhammed Jalaludheen Al Idrosiyyu Al Jeeliyyunnooriyyu A.I. Muthukoya Thangal (Q.S), a distinguished figure renowned for his profound mysticism and poetic brilliance, the institute has established an award in his name in the year 2022. This initiative recognizes exemplary contributors in the field of Mappila pattu and aims to promote this rich tradition through the organization of recitation competitions focused on Mappila pattu and traditional mala pattu. Shaikhuna Thangal’s revered works, including ‘Thajul Akbar (Yusuf Qissa)’, ‘Fathima Beevi Wafath Maala’, ‘Wajibath & Thouheed Maala’, ‘Maa’rifath Maala’, and ‘Muhiyiddeen Maala’, serve as a testament to his enduring legacy and influence.
The aforementioned award is administered by a nonprofit organization known as the Sayyed A.I. Muthukoya Thangal Universal Foundation (SAIM Universal Foundation); a charitable trust established in honor of the revered founder of Madrasa Noorul Irfan Arabic College. Currently, Madrasa Noorul Irfan Arabic College is providing comprehensive support to SAIM Universal Foundation in organizing the award ceremony.
During the devastating floods that struck Kerala in 2018, Madrasa Noorul Irfan Arabic College played a pivotal role in providing relief and rehabilitation support to over 3,000 families for more than a month, aiding their transition back to normalcy. The institution coordinated the procurement and distribution of essential supplies, including food, shelter, and other necessities, mobilized from various parts of the country.
This remarkable humanitarian initiative profoundly impacted the supporters of the institution, inspiring the establishment of a nonprofit organization by a group of dedicated well-wishers. Committed to continuing this legacy of social service, the organization has been instrumental in providing food supplies and essential materials to thousands of families in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep during critical times, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the devastation caused by Cyclone Ockhi. Their unwavering dedication continues to serve as a lifeline for many vulnerable families today.
Furthering its commitment to community welfare, Madrasa Noorul Irfan Arabic College, in collaboration with the above stated NGO, organized a medical awareness camp in Kochi in 2024, benefiting over 600 underserved individuals. Building upon this initiative, a large-scale medical camp was conducted in 2025 at Androth Island, Union Territory of Lakshadweep, in partnership with the above-mentioned NGO and renowned hospitals. The camp featured specialists from three esteemed hospitals in Cochin, providing medical services to 1,700 patients and distributing free medicines. In addition to on-site consultations, house visits were conducted to ensure follow-up care. Organized in collaboration with the Administration of Lakshadweep, this initiative significantly reduced the need for residents to travel to the mainland for medical treatment, underscoring the vital importance of accessible healthcare services in remote regions.
In a world clouded by materialism and spiritual void, Madrassa Noorul Irfan Arabic College stands as a beacon of knowledge and spiritual awakening.
