Darul Huda Islamic University
Private university in Kerala, India
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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]
| 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 11.050°N 75.904°E |
| Affiliations | League of Islamic Universities |
| Website | dhiu |
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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[citation needed] 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]
