Darul Huda Islamic University
| Motto | Thaleem, Tharbiya, Dawa |
|---|---|
| Type | Islamic University, Private university |
| Established | 1986 |
Parent institution | Darul Huda Islamic Academy |
Religious affiliation | Sunni |
| President | Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal[1] |
| Vice-Chancellor | Bahauddeen Muhammed Nadwi[1] |
| Location | , Kerala , India 11°03′00″N 75°54′14″E / 11.050°N 75.904°E |
| Affiliations | League of Islamic Universities |
| Website | dhiu |
Darul Huda Islamic University is an unaccredited private Islamic university in Malappuram district, Kerala, India. It is equivalent to an unaided and non-affiliated Indian madrasa.[2] Established in 1986[3] it is a Sunni institution for the training of Islamic scholars in India.[4][5] It offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.[6]
Since 2010, it has been a member of the League of Islamic Universities, Cairo, Egypt.[5][4] However the UGC, India's only official body with the power to accredit universities, does not list it as a university.[7]
Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal serves as the President of the Managing Committee, while Bahaudheen Muhammed Nadwi is the Vice President, and Haji U. Muhammad Shafi is the General Secretary.[8]
Main campus
Darul Huda University campus is located in Chemmad, Malappuram, Kerala area, which is commonly known as 'Hidaya Nagar' of Chemmad city. The Darul Huda University is a part of 100 acres owned by the DHIU.
Affiliated colleges
Darul Huda Islamic University has a network of affiliated colleges across Kerala and other regions. These institutions offer programs aligned with DHIU’s academic and religious curriculum.[9]
See also
References
- ^ a b "DHIU - Darul Huda Islamic University". www.dhiu.in. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ^ Osella, Filippo; Osella, Caroline (2008). "Islamism and Social Reform in Kerala, South India". Modern Asian Studies. 42 (2–3): 321. doi:10.1017/S0026749X07003198. S2CID 143932405.
- ^ "DHIU - Darul Huda Islamic University". www.dhiu.in.
- ^ a b "Darul Huda". Darul Huda, Chemmad.
- ^ a b Staff Reporter (10 October 2010). "Darul Huda to Celebrate Silver Jubilee in April". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "جامعة "دار الهدى" في الهند.. تعاليم دينية وعلوم حديثة". الشرق الأوسط (in Arabic). Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ "Consolidated list of All Universities" (PDF). ugc.ac.in. New Delhi: UGC (India). Archived (PDF) from the original on 29 December 2021.
- ^ "DHIU - Managing Committee". www.dhiu.in. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ^ "Affiliated Colleges". www.dhiu.in. Retrieved 31 August 2025.