Ilm & Tarbiyah
The Madrasa
The school of the ṭarīqah — structured classes, the sacred sciences, and knowledge taken from teachers in an unbroken chain.
Structured Study
Classes
The path begins with knowledge. Before the heart can travel, it must know its Lord, know its Prophet ﷺ, and know the way — and so the Zayla‘ī Madrasah of Isnād in Service of the Sacred Sciences sits at the centre of the ṭarīqah’s work. Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim, and in our tradition it is never separated from practice and from the company of teachers.
Guidance for the Adepts to the Way of God’s Friends (Hidāyat al-Adhkiyā ilā tarīq al-Awliyā)
A Primer on the Science of Tassawuf authored by: Al-Imām Zainuddīn Makhdūm al-Milyābārī Presented by Shaykh Abdur-Rahman Zyka
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The Aphorisms of ibn ʿAṭā illāh (al-Ḥikam al-ʿAtā‘iyya)
Hikam of Ibn ʿAtaʾillah is a collection of short spiritual aphorisms that focus on purifying the heart, strengthening trust in Allah, and deepening sincerity in worship. It is widely studied in Islamic spirituality (tasawwuf) for its practical wisdom on developing a closer relationship with Allah
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The Foundational Discourses (Al-Mabahith Al-Asliyyah)
A classical Islamic text that introduces core principles of faith, focusing on understanding Allah, belief (ʿaqīdah), and the foundations of religious knowledge. It is typically studied as an entry-level work to build a strong grounding in essential Islamic beliefs and concepts.
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What We Study
The Madrasah teaches the sacred sciences through the classical texts of the tradition, read and explained across ongoing courses and lessons.
Islamic Legal Theory
Uṣūl al-FiqhExplanation of Uṣūl al-Fiqh al-Makkiyyah, alongside other course modules on the foundations of legal reasoning.
Ḥadīth
Prophetic NarrationsRiyāḍ al-Ṣāliḥīn and hadith recital gatherings — the words and way of the Messenger ﷺ.
Fiqh
Shāfiʿī SchoolSafīnah al-Najāh, Abū Shujāʿ, Fatḥ al-Dayyān, Yāqūt al-Nafīs, and ʿUmdat al-Sālik, with monthly fiqh Q&As.
Taṣawwuf
Spiritual RefinementThe Ḥikam of Ibn ʿAṭāʾ Allāh, al-Ḥikam al-Zaylaʿiyyah, and the works of the masters on the purification of the soul.
ʿAqīdah
TheologyAl-Kharīdah al-Bahiyyah — the sound Sunni creed, studied line by line.
The Zaylaʿī Maktab
For the YouthA dedicated maktab for sīrah, tazkiyah, and Qurʾān memorisation with tajwīd — with a Summer School planned for 2026, in shāʾ Allāh.
In-Person & Online
Join Our Live Classes
In addition to our online resources, we offer regular live classes both in-person and via video conferencing, providing direct guidance and the opportunity to learn alongside fellow seekers.
Weekly Schedule
Classes held every Sunday and Wednesday evening.
Community Learning
Learn alongside fellow seekers in a supportive, nurturing environment.
Qualified Teachers
All classes are taught by experienced scholars in our tradition.
Resources
Library & Q&A
Beyond the classroom — the written resources of the ṭarīqah, and answers to the questions of the community.