The ulama leadership of Malabar Muslims is always connected with the Makhdums of Ponnani. The Makhdums, basically Arabs , migrated from Kayal Patanam of Coromandal region of India and settled at Ponnani, where they started an Academy to train the religious leaders. Here the life and works of the first two Makhdums are described
Makhdums of Ponnani Hussain Randathani
