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About Markaz
As the largest democracy in the world, India stands prominent on the map of the modern republics. Muslims have played significant roles in the making of the Democratic Republic of India. They ruled over the nation for centuries. Their contribution to the language, heritage, welfare and culture of this country are distinctive. Kerala, God’s own country, with its ever pervading greenery, enchanting lakes and a long coastal line, attracts visitors from all over the world. Islam reached the doorway of Kerala in the very lifetime of Prophet Mohammed (PHUB). Calicut is the largest town in the northern Kerala. In the past, Arab merchants used to embark on the beautiful shores of Calicut to trade with the Malabaries (local people in Calicut and adjacent area). Markazu Ssaquafathi SSunniyya, located 14 kilometers east of Calicut, is situated in a spectacular setting of scenic beauty. Markaz, the shining star in the Islamic educational firmament, with the short span of time, has brought into reality what the common man had hitherto been thinking impossible. Markaz had its humble beginning in the year 1978 under the auspices of Sheik Aboobacker Ahmed. Today it has strength of more than 10,000 students. About one million people are enjoining benefits from its various educational, cultural, social, medical and humanitarian activities. The Markazu Ssaquafthi Ssunniyya is providing marvelous services for the human society in general and Muslim community in particular. It is working hard to promote religious sciences, technology, education and Islamic culture and to protect Islamic belief. In addition to that it works for the religious solidarity and peaceful co-existence among the different religions and cultures while chameleonic policy is raging conflicts and communal disturbances in some parts of the country. There are 30 various institutions under the patronage of Markaz. They are of different kinds; colleges, schools, technical centers, hospitals, humanitarian aids, social activities etc...

Colleges
In Markaz, there are three Al- Azhar (Cairo, Egypt) recognized faculties; namely Faculty of Arabic Language, Faculty of Islamic Jurisprudence and Faculty of Islamic Studies. It is to be mentioned that this is the first of its kind in India. There is also an Islamic Share-a-th College which follows traditional way of learning of Islamic knowledge; more than three hundred students are getting the degree “Saquafi” from this institution every year. An excellent education centre at Punoor is running under Markaz which aims to impart religious and modern education to the selected students. Here, at a time, the student can take degree from both religious and secular university Arts and Commerce college, established in 1985, is meant for providing B. A. and B.Com in different subjects from University of Calicut. It also gives best Islamic knowledge in different branches. A well furnished hostel is also available for the student's accommodation Markaz established a library affluent with selected books both ancient and modern with essential facilities for readers and researchers. Adjacent to this, Markaz runs a research centre holding talks on modern issues so as to quench the thirst of coming generations.

Schools
There are two types of schools under Markaz, affiliated to CBSE and State Govt. These schools are having classes from LKG to Plus Two. For the last many years, they have been an emerging result of high percentage in the examinations. Irrespective of caste or religion, Markaz attracts thousands of students from all part of Kerala. It has also a huge campus for foreign students from Europe and America. Markaz also runs an Islamic Secondary School which follows the curriculum of Al Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt. The Markaz School of Quran is regarded as the best Quran study centers in India, the students of the institution have been participating in International Holy Quran competitions in Arab and Muslim countries. Adjacent to schools, there are laboratories with modern facilities. Huge labs for botany, physics, chemistry, astronomy and computer are situated in school campus. Precious ancient and modern collections are available there. Smart Class Smart class is designed to empower teachers with technology right inside classrooms, turning them into lively and easy learning platforms for students. It helps the students and the teachers in improving their academic performance and teacher's productivity. It also enables teachers to instantly assess and evaluate the learning achieved by their students in class with innovative use of technology.

Technical & Professional Institutes
Markaz IT centre provides courses in mechanic diesel mechanic, electronics, wireman, automobile engineering, electrical engineering, refrigeration and air conditioning, computer software, hardware and networking, D.T.P in three languages (Arabic, English and Malayalam), architectural assistant and driver cum mechanic Markaz Handicrafts Centre is a well established training centre. Now it trains to make umbrella, soap, candle, paper bag, chalk. It also trains book binding, screen printing, tie and dye etc. Institute of Human resources Activation & Management (IHRAM). IHRAM is the strategic and coherent approach to the management of an organization's most valued assets - the people working there who individually and collectively contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organization.

Charity Activities
Orphanage was the first and foremost project of Markaz. Now there are two orphanages under Markaz, one for boys and another for girls. They are provided food, accommodation, health care, education, vocational training and all other facilities of life free of charge. They get the education from Kindergarten to Plus Two level with special course in Islamic higher secondary education. Markaz has also begun the “Orphan Care”, a project for undertaking the expenses of poor orphans when they are in their home. About 2000 orphans from all over India are now taking the benefits from the orphan care project and orphanages of Markaz. “Emirates House for Kashmiri Students” is one of the notable charity institutions of Markaz. It is worthy to mention that above 250 children from Kashmir are accommodated in this institution. It is funded by Red Crescent of U.A.E To accommodate more than 1400 students who are studying in different Islamic Colleges, Markaz established “Students Home” with modern hostel facilities Markaz runs a charity hospital with modern facilities, Ponoor Hospital & Research Centre. Various departments such as maternity, child health, surgery, general medicine, ENT, ophthalmology, neurology & ortho etc are available there. Markaz also runs Medical Centres which supply medicines and conduct the medical camps. A voluntary organization is functioning under Markaz to provide medicine, ambulance, and other medical first aid services for the patient of Medical College, Calicut which is visited by more than fifty thousand people every day Markaz extends Financial and Physical aid to people who are affected by the natural causalities such as tsunami, floods, tempest etc. The distribution of food kit to poor families in the backward areas is undertaken by Markaz. Markaz awards Scholarships to pursue higher study in the medical science, engineering, management, computer and mass communication. In selecting students for scholarship, the priority is given to the poor and needy The sweet water project of Markaz aims to help the people who are suffering from lack of water. Markaz dug several wells and bore wells across the country from which thousands of family is taking the advantage. For those who are unable to marry because of poverty, Markaz has formed a scheme called “Marriage Aid”. In the days of Eidul Alha, Markaz distributes the Kurban(meat) in different parts of country. Iftar (fast breaking) ceremony is held under Markaz every month of Ramadan in which thousands of believers participate and enjoys the great hours of Ramadan.

Appeal
The Jamia Markazu Ssaquafathi SSunniyya, with the grace of Almighty Allah, has grown as a prestigious institution in India within a short span of time. Certainly, it is due to the sincere help and co-operation of the people from all walks of life. It was the physical and financial help of the generous community that helped Markaz to secure a better place among the world Muslim institutions. The way we have covered so far is precious, the path to be traveled on more important. Needless to say, the lion part of income is coming from the blessed hands of philanthropists.. We are very happy and thankful to receive your great love, kindness and mercy through the following

addresses.
Markazu Ssaquafathi Ssunniyya (Sunni Cultural Centre) Karanthur, P.O, Kozhikode Dt. Kerala, India 673571 Tel: +91 495 2800427, 2800330, 2800594 Fax: +91 495 2801831, 2720939 link title link title shaikh aboobacker ahmed