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Islam places a high priority on education and the pursuit of knowledge of the faith. The religion encourages its followers to see the knowledge not only in matters of Faith but also in various fields of human understanding. The Quran emphasizes the transmission of knowledge as a central purpose of divine Revelation and the mission of the prophets. It holds in high esteem those who pursue learning, elevating the status of society. the study examines a group of visionary leaders and the reformers' organisations who identify superstition, child marriage, polygamy, unilateral divorce, and the rigid practice of the Purda system as key factors contributing to the backwardness of Muslim women in Kerala. Recognising these challenges, they endeavoured to uplift women by promoting awareness and education as tools for empowerment and transformation. These social reformers correctly adopted a common strategy, the dissemination of education, particularly secular education, among the entire community, with a special focus on Muslim women. They realised that education was the only viable solution to the deep-rooted social issues faced by the community. In doing so, they reaffirmed the Islamic principle that values knowledge and intellectual growth. This paper highlights the efforts of these leaders to spread the concept if modern education through the establishment of various social, educational, and political organizations. In addition, it explores the role of the government in recognizing these issues and implementing initiatives aimed at promoting educational and social reform within the Muslim community.