In 1950, as the political climate stabilized, KH Noer Alie resumed his educational mission by establishing a more structured pesantren and madrasah. Originally called Pesantren Islam Bahagia, named after the local area, KH Noer Alie aimed to foster future generations who were true, knowledgeable, and skilled—first teaching them to pursue truth, which then formed the foundation for wisdom and expertise. His unwavering dedication attracted an increasing number of students.
In 1956, the Yayasan Pembangunan, Pemeliharaan, dan Pertolongan Islam (Foundation for Islamic Development, Maintenance, and Assistance, YP3I) was established to oversee the educational activities. In 1962, Attaqwa Middle School (MMA) was founded, followed by a separate pesantren for female students in 1964.
These expansions laid the groundwork for today’s robust Pondok Pesantren Attaqwa, including Pondok Pesantren Attaqwa Putra (for boys) and Pondok Pesantren Attaqwa Putri (for girls), now covering an impressive 24-hectare campus. KH Noer Alie’s legacy extended beyond education to shaping Ujungharapan into a “santri town.” The community around Attaqwa is organized into areas based on local prayer houses (musala), all connected to the central mosque of the pesantren. As a result, residents refer to community sectors by musala names rather than the typical neighborhood terms (RT/RW), each centering on the main mosque at Pondok Pesantren Attaqwa.