The school traces its scholarly roots to early sixth-century AH Baghdad. Judge Abu Saʿid al-Mukharrimi established a school in Bab al-Azaj, where Sheikh Abdul Qadir al-Kilani later taught. Growing study circles carried this educational tradition forward through his students and successors.
In 941 AH, the mosque and school were rebuilt during Sultan Suleiman’s reign, with additional accommodation for students. The institution taught Islamic sciences and jurisprudence and developed a library of books and manuscripts. Its published history mentions al-Alusi, Qasim al-Qaysi and Abdul Karim al-Mudarris.
The school joined formal religious education in 1975 and acquired independent legal personality in 1991. The previous website also refers to 2023 legislation concerning religious-school graduates. These milestones summarize the school’s published account; current administrative arrangements should be confirmed with the school.
Source: Previous school website · Editorial translation into English and Sorani Kurdish