Imdadiyyah

Islamic learning & community · Sheffield

Knowledge. Service. Spirituality.

Come as you are, to faith as it is.

A place for traditional Islamic learning, worship and gatherings — serving children, young people, sisters and families from Rushby Street.

The majlis at Imdadiyyah, 39 Rushby Street
The library at Imdadiyyah

Who we are

A Place to Learn, Gather & Belong

Imdadiyyah is a Sheffield-based space for traditional Islamic learning, worship, gatherings and community programmes. Our Madrassah has taught children here for around three decades, and today the building on Rushby Street is also home to the weekly Sisters' Burdah, the monthly Jalsa, courses, workshops and activities for children, young people, sisters and families.

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Branch two · Online

Imdadiyyah Online School

Study Sacred Knowledge From Anywhere

Imdadiyyah Online School brings structured Islamic learning to students wherever they are. Through live teaching, guided study and accessible courses, students can study traditional Islamic knowledge with teachers from Imdadiyyah from anywhere in the world.

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Core programme

Guided Reading

A guided read-through of the Qur'an, studied online with Imdadiyyah.

  • Online
  • Ongoing
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Currently running

Online Seerah Course

With Shaykh Mohammed As'ad Ali

  • Online
  • Currently Running
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Branch one · 39 Rushby Street

Imdadiyyah in Sheffield

Our institute, Madrassah, community programmes, events, sisters' activities and children's programmes — in person, in Sheffield.

Coming up

What's Happening at Imdadiyyah

  1. Saturday 10 October

    Virtues & Vices

    Temperament, compatibility and the things worth understanding before marriage.

    6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Aalimah Rubab Anwar · Sisters · £35

    Details →
  2. Sunday 11 October

    Sisters' Padel

    Sisters

    Details →
  3. Wednesdays · until 14 October

    Through Her Eyes

    A six-week Seerah course.

    7:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Aalimah Rubab Anwar

    Details →
  4. Sunday 18 October

    Qur'an Café

    A relaxed space to spend time with the Qur'an, learn and connect — at Chocoberry.

    2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    Details →
  5. Sunday 25 October

    October Jalsa

    1:00 PM · Sisters

    Details →
October Jalsa at Imdadiyyah
Thursday night Burdahs at Imdadiyyah
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Learning

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Programme

Imdadiyyah Essentials

Foundations for everyday Islamic life — the knowledge every Muslim needs, made accessible.

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Already studying with us?

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Every week

More Than Events

Imdadiyyah is home to regular learning, gatherings and programmes throughout the week.

Children's Madrassah

Boys & Girls · Ages 5+

Mon – Fri4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Weekday Islamic education for children aged five and above, providing a consistent environment for Qur'an learning and Islamic education.

Sisters' Burdah

Sisters

Every Monday7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

A weekly gathering of Burdah, remembrance and community for sisters.

Grand Burdah · First Monday of the month

Sisters' Salat al-Tasbeeh

Sisters

Every Friday10:30 AM

A weekly gathering for sisters to pray Salat al-Tasbeeh together.

Urdu Tafseer Class

Sisters

Every Saturday12:00 PM

A weekly class explaining the meaning of the Qur'an, taught in Urdu. Only for sisters.

Jalsa

Sisters

Monthly · Sunday1:00 PM

Dates follow the Islamic calendar — see What's On for the next gathering. Only for sisters.

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Women only

Sisters at Imdadiyyah

From weekly gatherings and Islamic learning to workshops, activities and days out, our sisters' programming creates spaces to learn, connect and spend time together.

  • Sisters' Burdah
  • Courses
  • Workshops
  • Padel
  • Nature Walks
  • Community Evenings
  • Qur'an Programmes
  • Special Events

The next generation

Children & Youth

Learning, friendship and experiences that help the next generation build a meaningful relationship with their faith and community.

Children's Madrassah

Monday – Friday · 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Boys & Girls · Ages 5+

Coming upAutumn Kids CampFriday 30 October · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Ages 5–12Learning about the Four AngelsBook Autumn Camp →
  • Children's Programmes
  • Seasonal Activities
  • Youth Activities
  • Educational Workshops
  • Community Activities

Services

Supporting You Beyond the Classroom

Sadaqah Jariyah

Support Imdadiyyah

Imdadiyyah is sustained by the generosity of our community. Your support helps keep our doors open for learning, remembrance and gathering.

Renovation Project

Help Us Renovate Our Centre

Contribute to the renovation of our home on Rushby Street, so it can continue to serve the community for years to come.

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General Donation

Support Our Work

Support our classes, gatherings and community programmes with a one-off or regular donation.

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Our team

The People Behind Imdadiyyah

Imdadiyyah is sustained by generations of teachers, reciters, organisers and volunteers committed to serving the community.

Principal & Co-Founder

Shaykha Shamim Akhtar

Principal & Co-Founder

Qari Hafiz Mohammed Ali

Director

Shaykh Mohammed As'ad Ali

Teacher

Aalimah Rubab Anwar

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Life at Imdadiyyah

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Nature Walk
Padel
Sisters' Burdah Tour
Annual Picnic
Pop-Up Shop
Kids' Summer Camp
Sisters' Burdah Tour
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Kids' Summer Camp
Sisters' Burdah Tour
Pop-Up Shop
Kids' Summer Camp
Sisters' Burdah Tour
Kids' Summer Camp
Sisters' Burdah Tour
Kids' Summer Camp
Sisters' Burdah Tour
Kids' Summer Camp

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39 Rushby Street, Sheffield S4 8GN