About Rissala
Rissala: the reference platform for Islamic sciences, Arabic language, and Islamic finance
Rissala is an educational platform dedicated to the rigorous study of Islamic sciences, the learning of the Arabic language, and the understanding of Islamic finance. Available in French, English, and Arabic, it provides access to authentic, verified, and structured knowledge based on the Quran, the Sunnah, and the opinions of classical and contemporary scholars.
What we teach
- Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence)Comparison of the four schools of law (madhabs): Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, Hanbali.
- Hadith and Hadith sciencesAuthentication, chains of transmission (isnad), classification.
- Tafsir (Quranic exegesis)Classical and contemporary interpretation of the Quran.
- Aqida (Islamic creed)Foundations of faith according to Ahl al-Sunna.
- Sîra (Prophetic biography ﷺ)Life, historical context, and teachings.
- Arabic languageGrammar (nahw), conjugation (sarf), Quranic vocabulary, classical and modern Arabic.
- Islamic financePrinciples of economic Sharia, halal contracts, alternatives to conventional banking, zakat, compliant investment.
Our approach
Every piece of content published on Rissala is based on primary sources — the Quran, authentic Sunnah — and the established positions of recognized schools of law, with systematic citation of references. Our methodology prioritizes the traceability of sources over unsourced opinions.
Who Rissala is for
Rissala is aimed at new Muslims, students of Islamic sciences, people learning the Arabic language, and anyone wishing to structure their understanding of Islam or the principles of Islamic finance — in French, English, or Arabic.
Rissala is designed for an international audience: each linguistic version provides full and native access to the same level of standard and rigor.