Traditional Islamic
learning,
grounded in authenticated scholarship.
Al-Madrasah Al-Hanbaliyyah offers structured study of the Islamic sciences, rooted in the Ḥanbalī madhhab and taught by qualified scholars through authentic chains of transmission.
- Qualified scholars with verified chains of transmission (asānīd)
- Ijāzāt awarded upon completion of each course
- Structured curriculum, foundational texts through to advanced scholarship
- Open to students worldwide, taught in English, Arabic, Dutch, French
Why this Madrasah
Rooted in authentic transmission
Traditional Islamic knowledge is inseparable from its chain of transmission. Every teacher at this Madrasah holds verified authorisation through qualified scholars.
Qualified Scholars
Every teacher holds knowledge through studied and authorised chains. We do not publish knowledge without scholarly grounding.
Authentic Chains of Transmission
Every course connects students to a living, traceable scholarly lineage, not isolated content, but real transmission.
Ijāzāt upon Completion
Students who complete a course and pass examination receive a formal ijāzāh from the authorising scholar.
Structured Progression
Study follows a deliberate curriculum: foundational texts before advanced works, prerequisites before the next level.
Ijāzāt
Formally awarded upon completion
For whom
Where do you stand in your study?
The Madrasah serves students at different points in their journey. Select who you are below.
I — New to structured Islamic study
You want to learn Islam properly, not through clips and fragmented resources, but you do not know where to begin or what a structured path looks like. The Madrasah offers a clear entrance point and guides you from the foundations upward.
Recommended starting points:
Foundations of the Ḥanbalī Madhhab
Best first course — no prerequisites requiredLum’ah al-I’tiqād — ‘Aqīdah
Entry-level theology, no prerequisitesAl-Tadhkira fī ‘Ulūm al-Ḥadīth
Introduction to the sciences of ḤadīthView the full study path map
Recommended progression across all disciplines
II — Already studying, seeking depth
You follow a teacher or study independently, but want a more rigorous, madhhab-grounded approach with qualified instructors, real texts, and a traceable scholarly chain.
About the Madrasah and its method
What makes this approach different?All courses including prerequisites
Find the level that suits your backgroundRequest a study consultation
Direct contact with the administration
III — Ready to enrol in a course
You have oriented yourself and are ready to commit. View the full course listing, check prerequisites, and register for the next available session. Scholarships are available for students in need.
View all courses
Full list with prerequisites and descriptionsApply for a scholarship
Financial support for students in need
How study works
A serious learning environment, built for the long term
The Madrasah does not offer isolated certificates or one-off workshops. Study here follows the classical model: structured texts, qualified instruction, examination, and formal certification upon completion.
Choose a course and check prerequisites
Each course page states clearly what prior knowledge is required. If none is listed, English is the only prerequisite.
Attend weekly live lessons
Courses are delivered through weekly live sessions of one hour. All lessons are recorded and accessible afterward.
Study the texts with qualified guidance
Each course is built around a classical text. The teacher explains, contextualises, and answers questions — working directly from the source, not summaries.
Sit the examination, receive your ijāzāh
Students who meet the required standard receive a formal ijāzāh from the authorising scholar of the course.
Progress with guidance
Seek guidance from the Shaykh on which course to pursue next, based on your area and level reached.
FIELDS OF STUDY
The Islamic sciences, taught properly
The Madrasah offers courses across the core fields of classical Islamic scholarship.
'Aqīdah
العقيدة
Islamic theology and creed according to the Ḥanbalī-Atharī understanding.
Muṣṭalaḥ al-Ḥadīth
مصطلح الحديث
The science of Ḥadīth terminology. evaluating narrators, chains, and classifications.
Taṣawwuf
التصوّف
The inward dimension of Islamic practice, spiritual purification and stations of the heart.
Fiqh
الفقه
Islamic jurisprudence through the classical works of the Ḥanbalī school.
Foundations of the Ḥanbalī Madhhab
الفقهأصول المذهب
The primary entry point into the Ḥanbalī tradition, suitable for beginners.
Adab
الأدب
Conduct, character, and the etiquette of the student and scholar in the Islamic tradition.
Refutation
الرد
Scholarly responses to innovated beliefs and deviant positions, based on classical texts.
Uṣūl al-Fiqh
الأصول
The foundational principles of Islamic legal theory, how rulings are derived from the sources.
Ḥadīth
الحديث
The prophetic narrations studied directly. read, explained, and transmitted by qualified scholars.
Sīrah, Manāqib &Ṭabaqāt
السيرة
Prophetic biography, the virtues of scholars, and the biographical tradition of Islam.
Uṣūl al-Tafsīr
أصول التفسير
The principles of Qurʾānic interpretation, the methodology behind understanding the Book of Allah.
Literature
الثقافة
The study of cultural and literary expression through poetry and prose, for understanding scholarly language, references, and allusions.
Watch & evaluate
How does a student chose a Madhab?
More lessons and previews on The Hanbali School — YouTube
Texts & Publications
Works from the curriculum, in your hands
The books published and used by the Madrasah are not merchandise. They are the texts on which the curriculum is built, works written, edited, or selected by the scholars who teach here.
Purchasing a book from the Madrasah connects you directly to a text that is actively taught.
“When you see someone who is famous on social media and you only know that he is famous for what he does on social media does he teach? Does he author books? This is how you distinguish the student of knowledge from the one who merely speaks about it.”
From the scholarly guidance of the MadrasahSeeking knowledge in the classical tradition is not a hobby. It is a commitment to time, to adab with the teacher, and to the patient, long work of internalising what is studied. The Madrasah seeks students who understand this, and supports those who are ready to commit to it over years, not weeks. Scholarships are part of the study system
contact the administration to enquire.
Begin
Knowledge is sought, not stumbled upon.
The path to authentic Islamic scholarship begins with structure, qualified guidance, and commitment to the tradition. The Madrasah is ready to receive you where you are.
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