OUR FOUNDER. Sayed Ismaeel Shihabudheen Pookoya Thangal, also known as Panoor Thangal, started our institution. He lived from 1936 to 2010 and did a lot to help the Muslim community improve. The field of education has changed a lot because of his honest and tireless work. bringing together the best aspects of material and spiritual elements. 

His contribution to the 100% literacy rate of Kerala State, India, is praiseworthy.


Education gives people access to new opportunities, helps them grow personally and professionally, and gets them ready to be leaders in their communities and beyond. Education is not just about acquiring a degree or getting good grades, it is about developing a lifelong love for learning, critical thinking skills, and the confidence to tackle new challenges. Because of this, it's important for students to know how important education is and to study with dedication, hard work, and a good attitude. 

Chairman of the Zahra Group of Institutions.

Visiting Scholar - International Islamic University Malaysia.



Sheikh Sayyed Ismail Shihabudheen Thangal was well-known in Kerala, India, as an educator and social reformer. During the 1970s, he was a key part of the educational revolution. He was widely regarded as a visionary leader who believed in the transformative power of education to bring about social and economic change.

Sheikh Sayyed Ismail Shihabudheen Thangal established several schools in Kerala. These schools gave children from marginalized communities who had never been able to go to school before access to a high-quality education. He also established a network of schools, colleges, and universities that offered a range of courses and programs, including those in science, technology, and the arts.



Vision: To give people power and inspiration through education and to encourage a culture of lifelong learning, which will help improve society.

Mission: To give students a good education, encourage them to think critically and creatively, and teach them strong moral values so they can become responsible, useful members of society.

Future plans: to expand its educational offerings, improve its facilities, and increase student diversity and internationalization. The school also wants to add more technology to its lessons to help students learn better and get ready for the needs of the modern world. It also wants to keep up its outreach and community service programs, showing that it is still committed to helping people.