Jamia Darussalam

Jamia Darussalam is an Arabic college founded in 1924 by Kaka Mohammed Oomer in Oomerabad. Jamia Darussalam is the largest Islamic institution in south India, and is affiliated with Thiruvalluvar University. Students who complete their studies in JAMIA Darussalam take the title عمرئ(oomeri)

History

Jamia Darussalam is a Islamic university founded by Kaka Mohammed Oomer, who laid the foundation for this institution on 7 December 1924 at the newly founded village, named after him as Oomerabad. It came into existence with a program of offering services to cater to the religious, educational, reformative and welfare needs of Muslims and the country at large.

Education

The following courses are provided in Jamia Darussalam and Oomerabad is home to the following institutions;

• JAMIA Darussalam University (University for Islamic studies)
• The institute of Qur'an (Memorization of Qur'an with tajweed)
• The institute for introductory studies in Islam (offers short term course and practical training for Muslims, new Muslims and non Muslims)
• The institute for Comparative Studies (offers short term course in comparative religion).
• Technical Institute (for Darussalam scholars)

Notable Alumni

• Jalaluddin Umri (present Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind

Links

• Oomerabad
• Kaka Mohammed Oomer

References