Mahad al-Zahra[1] is the department and institution for the art of recitation and memorization of al-Quran al-Kareem in Al Jamea tus Saifiyah,[2] established by Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin.
In 1407H a language laboratory was further incorporated into the Mahad al-Zahra in the Al Jamea tus Saifiyah campuses of Surat and Karachi.
[4] On 19 November 1998 (29 Rajab 1419 Hijri), the Mahad al-Zahra further expanded by constructing a larger institution in Surat.
[9] Along with Quranic studies, Mahad al-Zahra also undertakes poetry and recitation programs such as Saut al-Iman[10] (established in 1400H), and is the head office for Al Jamea tus Saifiyah Publications.
[11] The 53rd incumbent Da'i al-Mutlaq, Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin's son Husain Burhanuddin has headed the Mahad al-Zahra from 1418H till date.