About

IQRA

A world-class research institute envisioned to deliver authentic research on quran studies and its allied disciplines Islamic studies, art, and literature

In the memory of a great legacy

OK Zainudin Kutti Musliyar

The ocean of knowledge, OK Zainudin Kutti Musliyar was hailed with this unique title for his unmatched depth of knowledge in Islamic sciences An erudite scholar of the 21st century in South India, he was honored to be the teacher and mentor of almost all Muslim scholars in the post-independent Kerala, thereby he is called as Ustad al Asatid, the teacher of teachers.

India's first Quranic research institute

Best-in-class infrastructure

Quranic research and its dissemination have stood the test of time adapting and addressing the ever-changing educational and social scenario. Here we develop an excellent center for advanced study and research on Quran and its allied subjects. integrated with modern academics, the center will strive to adopt comprehensive syllabi encompassing all aspects of theology, jurisprudence, etiquettes, literature, and exegesis of the Quran. This center provides full-time, part-time, and diploma courses in different subjects of Islamic sciences, specifically Quran studies integrated with modern science, business, law, literature, language, and academics.

  • Library and Research Division
  • Centre for Integrated Education and Research
  • Innovative Classrooms
  • Full-fledged Conference Hall
  • Residential facility for extended learning
  • Lecture studio & Digital Platform

Library & research hub

The library and research hub proposed to be set up in the institute would be holding thousands of volumes on a range of topics including religion and philosophy, history, social sciences, art and architecture, literature, and education. The main focus of the collection is Islamic studies in general and Qur'anic studies in particular

  • Best collection of Quranic exegesis
  • Reference hub of research studies on Quran
  • Authentic and research texts of Islamic disciplines
  • Digital access of accredited world libraries
  • Collection of journals, encyclopaedias & resources
  • Ample natural light
  • Seating for collaboration and for independent work

Full - fledged conference hall

The Conference Hall at OK Ustad Institute will be spacious, wide, and well-lighted creating a perfect ambiance for organizing academic meetings, seminars, events, and guest lectures The state-of-the-art conference hall creates a powerful learning ambiance for students, professors, and guests to enthusiastically participate in the ongoing event

  • Modern designs and aesthetically pleasing interiors
  • Highly adjustable conference chairs with back support & armrest
  • Fitted with state of art audio-visual systems
  • HD Projection system with an in-built touchscreen monitor
  • Centralized air conditioning
  • Electrical and LAN connections for laptops
  • Wi-Fi connectivity

Innovative Classrooms

Innovative classroom is aimed at increasing student engagement developing creativity, encouraging collaboration, and deepening understanding through the use of real-world issues. To augment the potential of research, project-based learning, roundtable talks, design thinking, brainstorming, and other non-traditional methodologies would be exercised in classroom and research studies

  • Highly adjustable chairs with back support and armrest
  • Fitted with state of art audio-visual systems
  • Friendly and safe ambience for the students
  • Ample ventilation & lighting
  • Centralized air conditioning
  • Electrical and LAN connections for laptops

Residential facility for extended learning

The inspiring ambiance at the hostel facility will help students develop a sense of friendship raises cultural awareness creates a learning atmosphere and teaches them to be self - disciplined The spaces at the residential facility include a gym, reading room, study, hygiene washroom, and lounge area.

  • Common Sitting Area
  • Neat & Clean Environment
  • Fitted with state of art audio-visual systems
  • HD Projection system with an in-built touchscreen monitor
  • Centralized air conditioning
  • Electrical and LAN connections for laptops
  • Wi-Fi connectivity

Recording studio & Online Classroom

The recording and online class studio at the institute is set up in the view of delivering authentic lessons and series of Islamic Quranic and Islamic lectures and talks through digital platforms. It provides a complete digital classroom solution, online classroom studio setup, online teaching solution, and office conferencing solution.

  • High quality recording equipment
  • Graphic tablet
  • High-definition sound system
  • Digital board
  • Online classrooms

Leading Lights

E suliman musliyar

Chief Patron

Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad

Advisor

Basheer Faizy Vennakkode

Director IQRA

Ali Baqavi Attupuram

Chairman OK Usthad Institue

Dr Hussain randathani

Director OK Ustad Institute

Dr Fysal Ahsani Randathani

DEAN,IQRA
The Global Quran Gala