Abd Al-Rahman bin Ahmad Shaykh

Background

Al-Zayla'i was born in the rural village of Kedilai northwest of Mogadishu.

Education

Under the supervision of the local Ulema, he studied elementary ilm until he absorbed all they could teach him.

Career

Shaykh al-Zayla'i traveled to various Islamic centers in the Horn of Africa, honing his intellectual skills. After completing his education, he returned to his home village. This enhanced his reputation and also helped the order gain considerable success amongst the region's pastoralists, the religious elite, and the villagers of the interior.

Connections

teacher:

Umar al-Maqdishi