Our story

Discovering depths together.

Ocean of Islam was founded in 2016 by Shaykh Yaquob Ahmed with a singular mission: to make rigorous, traditional Islamic learning accessible online — without compromising on depth or scholarship.

Since launching, Ocean of Islam has grown into a comprehensive learning platform, with structured courses across Arabic, Fiqh, Hadith, Qur'an, and Islamic history — each delivered by qualified instructors with formal training.

Beyond classroom learning, we provide translation, marriage, and pilgrimage services to the wider Muslim community in the UK and abroad.

Our goal is simple: to be a trusted source of Islamic knowledge — for the curious beginner, the committed student, and everyone in between.

رَّبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا

"My Lord, increase me in knowledge."

Qur'an 20:114
Our approach

How we teach

  • Traditional

    Rooted in classical scholarship

    Every course draws on classical texts and methodologies, taught with the rigour of the traditional curriculum.

  • Accessible

    Designed for modern lives

    Live and on-demand options that fit around work, family, and study commitments.

  • Personal

    Small cohorts, real teachers

    Direct access to instructors via Q&A sessions and personalised feedback.

  • Continuous

    Lifetime access

    Course recordings stay with you. Revisit and review whenever you need to.

Begin your journey today.

Browse our six learning paths and find the right starting point for you.