Fiqh: Al-Risalah of Ibn Abi Zayd al-Qayrawani

Join Shaykh Tidiane Diallo for an ongoing study of Al-Risalah by Imam Ibn Abi Zayd al-Qayrawani, a classical and widely studied foundational text of the Maliki school of Fiqh.

Al-Risalah presents a concise treatment of Islamic belief and practice and covers a broad range of legal subjects. In this class, the primary focus will be on the Fiqh of worship, including purification, prayer, fasting, zakat, Hajj, and Umrah.

Through the text, students will develop a structured understanding of the rulings governing these acts of worship according to the Maliki legal tradition and gain greater familiarity with one of its important classical works.

Instructor: Shaykh Tidiane Diallo
Location: ADAMS Fairfax
Schedule: Thursdays
Time: After Maghrib
Language: Arabic
Primary Text: Al-Risalah by Imam Ibn Abi Zayd al-Qayrawani

About the Instructor

Shaykh Tidiane Diallo serves as the Community Imam at ADAMS Fairfax. A distinguished scholar and educator, he is a Hafiz of the Qur’an with mastery of the Ten Qirā’āt. He is a graduate of the University of Madinah and holds a Master’s degree in Teaching from Dakar University.

Shaykh Tidiane has dedicated his life to the study and teaching of the Islamic sciences and Arabic language. His scholarly training includes memorization and study of foundational texts in Arabic grammar, Usul, inheritance, Qirā’āt, Hadith, and Islamic rulings.

He brings a depth of traditional scholarship, a passion for teaching, and a strong commitment to nurturing knowledge and spiritual growth within the ADAMS Fairfax community.

Please Note: Class time changes throughout the year in accordance with changes in the prayer schedule. Please refer to the latest ADAMS/Qurtuba communications for the most current class time.