The Dar al-Mustafa campus was officially opened in May 1997 and incorporated as a center for traditional Islamic scholarship.
[3] As a result of the school's popularity, East Tarim has continued to grow as there has been an influx of students and spiritual leaders relocating to the region with their families.
[2] The education at Dar al-Mustafa follows the methodology of traditional Islamic studies teaching in Arabic.
The curriculum is designed so that an average student can complete all of the core classes in a period of four years.
[4] Every year, the school organises summer courses for 40 days between July and August, known as "The Dowra".