IMP - Evolution

IMP - Trustees

IMP - Institutions

IMP - Stalwarts

IMP - Evolution Ilayangudi Melapallivasal Jamath was originally known as Eruthu Pattadai Jamath. This jamath was consisting people of Ilayangudi, whom were doing mainly transportation business with bullock cart those days. This mosque was founded by Late. Varusai Mohamed Maniyaran during AD 1744 to the western side of the very first mosque of Ilayangudi in the Thuraiyan Pacherry settlement area. Since, it was located in the western side of the old settlement area this mosque was called Melapallivasal, though it is located in the south side of the present town. For a very long time, this mosque was under the influence of local Ambalams (godfathers). During AD 1962, when Late. T.R. Sickkender was Trustee, this mosque underwent renovation and extension with more space for worshippers. This new mosque building was inaugrated by Al Haaj. Quid-E-Millath. During AD 1985, when H.M. Abuthahir (Koolkudichan) was Trustee, two gigantic Minarets were built in the mosque complex with the total height of 90 feet. This minarets are the tallest in the town and the photograph of which was displayed in one of the Government sponsored Exhibition.

IMP - Trustees Ilayangudi Melapallivasal Trust was controled by local Ambalams for many years. There was two section of the people namely Periya Katchi (Big Party) and Chinna Katchi (Small Party) fighting for the possession and management of its wealthy Trust. Periya Katchi was consisiting mainly with Ambalams (godfathers) and Chinna Katchi was consisting unidentified common public. There was a court case between these two parties for the administration of Trust. Finally, Chinna Katchi consisting of common public won the case by getting verdict to elect the Trustee by a democratic way of election among the member of Jamath during 1960's. We give below the names of such Trustees elected by poll. 1. Mr. Thungalayan. T.R.S. Sickender Rawoother 2. Mr. Maniyaran. Sultan (Brother of V.M.Hussain, ex-Panchayat President) 3. Mr. Koolkudichan. H.M. Abuthahir, Retd. Deputy Collector 4. Mr. Pudukolathan. A.T. Noor Mohamed, ex-Customs Officer 5. Mr. Arabu. Amanullah, ex-President ICUB 6. Mr. Thungalaiyan. (Kuttamaraikar) T.R.S. Nainar 7. Mr. Maniyaran. Sathar

IMP - Institutions IMP runs number of Institutions in the town. The main institutions are as follows: Melapallivasal Girls Higher Secondary School: This school was started as Primary School initially to educate the young Muslim Girls of the town. Later, it was upgraded as Middle School and Higher Secondary School. Arabic Madarasa: In the mosque complex there is an Arabic Madarasa teaching Holy Quran to the young children during morning hours. United Forum - Library: This Library is located in the downtown of the city having daily, weekly and monthly Islamic and general magazines. Also, they anounce important events/news to the public through the public addressing system located there. Specially, during Ramalan time, they announce the Imsak timings.

IMP Stalwarts Yester years Late. Engineer. Howth Ambalam (He was Sanitary Engineer for the Madras Presidency Government during British period) Late. Ibrahim Ali Ambalam Late. O.R. Ibrahim Ali Late. T.R.S. Sickender Rawoother Late. Maniyaran. Hussain (Former Panchayat President) Late. Maniyaran Sultan Late. Amin Nainar Howth (Founder of ITI) Late. Kader Ibrahim Koolkudichan. Abuthahir Living Legends Capt. N.A. Ameer Ali (former Principal of Dr.ZHC) Mr. Karunchoothiyan. V.M.Kassim (former correspondent of Dr.ZHC) Mr. Vethalaikaran. V.M. Naina Mohamed Mr. A.A. Mohamed Ali, IPS Mr. Amanullah (former ICUB President) Mr. Sattar (Note: We know this is an incomplete list, we appreciate if any one sends more names by email to enable us to update. Thanks) inposa@hotmail.com