Principal

“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”
— William Butler Yeats

It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to Darul Uloom Arabic College, Vazhakkad, a beacon of traditional scholarship and modern progress in Islamic and Arabic education since 1871. As one of the oldest and most respected Arabic colleges in Kerala, our institution stands tall with a glorious legacy rooted in the visionary foresight of our founder, Koyappathodi Mohammed Kutty Sahib, and strengthened by generations of scholars, reformers, and educators.

Our mission is to foster holistic development of intellectual, spiritual, moral, and professional through a curriculum that harmoniously blends classical Islamic sciences with modern disciplines, ensuring our students are equipped to face the challenges of the contemporary world.

We are proud to offer a range of programs including Afzal-ul-Ulama (Preliminary and Degree), Functional Arabic, MA Islamic Finance, and MA Afzal-ul-Ulama, each designed to cultivate critical thinking, ethical values, and academic excellence. With well-qualified faculty, modern infrastructure, and an emphasis on character development, we strive to produce graduates who are not only scholars but responsible leaders in society.

In addition to academic excellence, Darul Uloom Arabic College stands firmly committed to the ideals of national integration, patriotism, and the promotion of India’s rich indigenous culture and heritage. Through various curricular and extracurricular platforms, we encourage our students to engage with and appreciate the diverse historical, cultural, and linguistic fabric of our nation fostering a deep sense of belonging, unity, and responsibility as proud citizens of India.

At Darul Uloom, we honour the past, embrace the present, and prepare for the future. Whether your goal is advanced scholarship, professional growth, or social service, you will find in our campus an atmosphere of inspiration, discipline, and sincere pursuit of knowledge.

I warmly invite you to explore our campus, engage with our academic community, and become part of this vibrant tradition.

With regards,
Dr. Abdul Salam IP
Principal
Darul Uloom Arabic College, Vazhakkad