Al-Adab al-Mardiyya is a unique book about the outward and inward courtesies required by every traveller on the path to Allah subhanaHu wa ta’ala – especially with regards to his guiding Shaykh; three hundred pages filled with marvellous meanings, waiting for pearl fishers to dive for. It is no exaggeration to say that it will revive the suluk and redirect the course of anyone who studies it with full attention and absorbs and applies its meanings.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
The Shadhili master Muhammad ibn Ahmad al-Buzidi was one of the early companions and first khalifa of Imam Al-‘Arabi al-Dirqawi. He was the Shaykh of Imam Ahmad ibn ‘Ajiba – may Allah sanctify their secrets.
COURSE INFO
Brothers and sisters are invited to online weekly sessions to read and deliberate these precious teachings. The book will be read in Arabic and explained in English.
Teacher: Shaykha Umm Ayman
Start
26th October 2025 (Section 1)
21st January 2026 (Section 2)
Schedule: Wednesdays 8 pm UK time
Course duration: until we reach the end of the book
Course material: page scans from the Dar al-Fath editon available here
Registration
Online Course 2025/2026
BismiAllah ar-Rahman ar-Rahim
By the tawfiq of Allah ta’ala and the permission and support of our noble Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi hafizhahu Allah, we intend to study the entire book from beginning to the end, reading it in Arabic and explaining the text in English.
Would you like to say some words to encourage others to join?
What can we do to improve?
Please send us your feedback on this Feedback form
or leave a comment below!
Students’ impressions
Studying this precious book with Sayyidati Shaykha Umm Ayman has been one of the greatest blessings in my life – a turning point in my spiritual journey and a guiding light I can always return to.
Although the concept of adab was known to me in a generic sense, the actual depth of it eluded me. After studying this course, my view and understanding on this topic, interactions with my fellow murids and muqaddam, and of course my demeanour in front of our noble Shaykh has completely changed.
Studying Adab al-Mardiyya has been especially valuable for me as a new murid. … It has also helped me look at worldly matters through a different lens, one grounded in adab, accountability and the constant turning of the heart back to Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta‘ala).
It has been a heart awakening experience! With each lesson, I feel like I’m embarking on a journey of introspection, gaining a deeper understanding of the tariqa and the special relationship between a murid and a murshid which brings us closer to Allah swt.
Shaykha Umm Ayman doesn’t just explain the text; she brings it to life
She speaks of difficulties with the tenderness of someone who has already gone through the path, and she describes the etiquettes of our tariqa with a beauty that touches the heart. She is not merely a teacher — she is a guide who has walked the path and extends her hand to you.
Studying Adab al-Mardiyya with Shaykha Umm Ayman has been a heart awakening experience! With each lesson, I feel like I’m embarking on a journey of introspection, gaining a deeper understanding of the tariqa and the special relationship between a murid and a murshid which brings us closer to Allah swt. — Shaykha Umm Ayman doesn’t just explain the text; she brings it to life which reflects her sincerity, wisdom, and tarbiyya under Sayyiduna Shaykh HafizhahumAllah. — I feel blessed to be in this course and highly recommend it to anyone seeking spiritual growth and transformation.
Studying this precious book with Sayyidati Shaykha Umm Ayman has been one of the greatest blessings in my life – a turning point in my spiritual journey and a guiding light I can always return to.
It was the very first Sufi lesson I received when I was still new in the tariqa. It taught me how to uphold proper manners with my Shaykh and with other murids — beginning with outward actions and leading to the state of the heart. I realized that adab is not mere outer demeanor, but a training preparing the heart to stand in the Divine Presence.
Shaykha Umm Ayman showed me how to truly live this adab. Her guidance deepened my understanding of the path, strengthened my connection with my Shaykh — increasing his presence in my heart and my respect for him — and ultimately enhanced my reverence for Allah.
I am deeply grateful and very excited for this new opportunity to study this book again and learn more – and I truly hope that that our brothers and sisters will not miss the opportunity.
If you allow me, I would like to share with you what I experienced while studying Adab Mardiyya with our beloved Shaykha Umm Ayman.
In the beginning, when everything was new to me, I would come to class and sit however I could, without knowing the value of adab in relation to knowledge.
Over time, as I began to apply what we learned in each session and became more aware of the importance of adab, I started arriving a little bit earlier, sitting more attentively, wearing perfume, turning off my phone… And I discovered something beautiful — when you improve your adab, the message reaches you in a completely different, deeper way. The same text, when listened to with adab, reaches your soul and transforms you. That was the practical gift I received — it wasn’t theory; it was a transformation I was truly living.
Our dear Shaykha enriches everything with real stories, anecdotes she has lived and witnessed alongside Sayyiduna Shaykh. She speaks of difficulties with the tenderness of someone who has already gone through the path, and she describes the etiquettes of our tariqa with a beauty that touches the heart. She is not merely a teacher — she is a guide who has walked the path and extends her hand to you.
Therefore, if you are just beginning and feel that everything is confusing, or if you have been on the path for some time and long to deepen your understanding and reach excellence in the etiquettes of adab, I say to you from the bottom of my heart, this teaching can be a light on your path. It doesn’t just give you information; it gives you a light that guides you.
It is a blessing, and I feel great joy and gratitude to be able to share this with all of you.
The course has been life changing.
Although the concept of adab was known to me in a generic sense, the actual depth of it eluded me. After studying this course, my view and understanding on this topic, interactions with my fellow murids and muqaddam, and of course my demeanour in front of our noble Shaykh has completely changed.
I now understand how deeply important it is to have adab and this has carried over with me into my day to day interactions also, with family members, colleagues and the wider community.
May Allah preserve Shaykha Umm Ayman and may we continue to benefit from her profound insight.
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
Studying Adab al-Mardiyya with Shaykha Umm Ayman has been a heart awakening experience! With each lesson, I feel like I’m embarking on a journey of introspection, gaining a deeper understanding of the tariqa and the special relationship between a murid and a murshid which brings us closer to Allah swt. — Shaykha Umm Ayman doesn’t just explain the text; she brings it to life which reflects her sincerity, wisdom, and tarbiyya under Sayyiduna Shaykh HafizhahumAllah. — I feel blessed to be in this course and highly recommend it to anyone seeking spiritual growth and transformation.
Studying this precious book with Sayyidati Shaykha Umm Ayman has been one of the greatest blessings in my life – a turning point in my spiritual journey and a guiding light I can always return to.
It was the very first Sufi lesson I received when I was still new in the tariqa. It taught me how to uphold proper manners with my Shaykh and with other murids — beginning with outward actions and leading to the state of the heart. I realized that adab is not mere outer demeanor, but a training preparing the heart to stand in the Divine Presence.
Shaykha Umm Ayman showed me how to truly live this adab. Her guidance deepened my understanding of the path, strengthened my connection with my Shaykh — increasing his presence in my heart and my respect for him — and ultimately enhanced my reverence for Allah.
I am deeply grateful and very excited for this new opportunity to study this book again and learn more – and I truly hope that that our brothers and sisters will not miss the opportunity.
A sister in Türkiye
If you allow me, I would like to share with you what I experienced while studying Adab Mardiyya with our beloved Shaykha Umm Ayman.
In the beginning, when everything was new to me, I would come to class and sit however I could, without knowing the value of adab in relation to knowledge.
Over time, as I began to apply what we learned in each session and became more aware of the importance of adab, I started arriving a little bit earlier, sitting more attentively, wearing perfume, turning off my phone… And I discovered something beautiful — when you improve your adab, the message reaches you in a completely different, deeper way. The same text, when listened to with adab, reaches your soul and transforms you. That was the practical gift I received — it wasn’t theory; it was a transformation I was truly living.
Our dear Shaykha enriches everything with real stories, anecdotes she has lived and witnessed alongside Sayyiduna Shaykh. She speaks of difficulties with the tenderness of someone who has already gone through the path, and she describes the etiquettes of our tariqa with a beauty that touches the heart. She is not merely a teacher — she is a guide who has walked the path and extends her hand to you.
Therefore, if you are just beginning and feel that everything is confusing, or if you have been on the path for some time and long to deepen your understanding and reach excellence in the etiquettes of adab, I say to you from the bottom of my heart, this teaching can be a light on your path. It doesn’t just give you information; it gives you a light that guides you.
It is a blessing, and I feel great joy and gratitude to be able to share this with all of you.
A Brother in Madrid
The course has been life changing.
Although the concept of adab was known to me in a generic sense, the actual depth of it eluded me. After studying this course, my view and understanding on this topic, interactions with my fellow murids and muqaddam, and of course my demeanour in front of our noble Shaykh has completely changed.
I now understand how deeply important it is to have adab and this has carried over with me into my day to day interactions also, with family members, colleagues and the wider community.
May Allah preserve Shaykha Umm Ayman and may we continue to benefit from her profound insight.
A brother in the UK