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Lamu Muslim Academy Riyadha

East Africa's Historic Center for Islamic Learning

Lamu, Kenya

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Overview

The Lamu Muslim Academy is associated with the historic Riyadha Mosque, founded in the late 19th century. Located in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lamu, it is one of the most influential centers of Islamic studies in East Africa. It provides advanced learning in Sharia, Hadith, and Quranic exegesis (Tafsir), attracting students from across the Swahili coast and beyond.

Address

Lamu Old Town, Lamu, Kenya

Key Information

Programs

Advanced Islamic Law (Sharia), Hadith Studies, Quran Exegesis (Tafsir), Swahili Literature

Specialization

Classical Islamic Sciences & Swahili Scholarship

Founded

1889

Students

300+

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Regional (East Africa)

Affiliation

Sunni Shafi'i (Habib Swaleh Tradition)

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Lamu Muslim Academy Riyadha

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