Frequently asked questions

Your trial classes are completely free — no payment details required at sign-up. After your trial, we will discuss which plan suits your schedule and budget. You pay only when you decide to continue.

All classes are conducted live via Zoom. You receive a unique join link 10 minutes before each class by WhatsApp. You do not need to create a Zoom account — just click the link.

Every session is recorded to the cloud automatically. You can review recordings through your student portal at any time. This is particularly useful for revision and for parents who want to monitor progress.

We teach all ages — from children as young as 4 through to adults learning for the first time. Our teachers adjust their approach significantly depending on age; children's classes are more interactive and shorter.

Yes. We have a dedicated pool of female teachers for students who prefer to learn from a woman — whether children, teenage girls or adult women. Simply mention this preference in your registration.

We ask for 48 hours notice to reschedule. On Standard and Intensive plans you can reschedule up to twice per month with no penalty. Missed classes with less than 48 hours notice are counted as used.

We have students in 30+ countries across the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa. We schedule around your local timezone — our teachers are based across multiple timezones to accommodate this.

This depends entirely on starting level, session frequency and individual pace. A child starting from Noorani Qaida typically takes 2–4 years to complete the full Quran. An adult who already reads Arabic can complete recitation in 6–12 months.

We offer Noorani Qaida (foundations), Quran Reading with Tajweed, Quran Memorization (Hifz), Tafseer (translation and meaning), and Islamic Studies for kids. See our services page for details.

No. All you need is a device with a camera, microphone, and internet connection — a phone, tablet, or computer. Classes run on Zoom in the browser. No app installation required.

You start with Noorani Qaida, the foundational book that teaches the Arabic letters, their sounds and the rules of joining them into words. Once you can read letters and words, you move to Quran reading with Tajweed, learning the rules of correct recitation. A certified teacher guides you step by step — at your pace, one-on-one. Your trial classes are free, so you can try without any commitment.

The best online Quran academy for you depends on what you value: certified teachers, one-on-one classes (not group), flexible scheduling across timezones, female teachers when needed, recorded classes for revision, and a free trial so you can judge before paying. Ayatinah offers all of these. We recommend trying a free trial with any academy you are considering and comparing the teaching, not just the marketing.

Yes. In fact, one-on-one online Quran classes for kids are often more effective than group classes, because the teacher gives your child their full attention and adjusts the pace to how they learn. Our teachers are experienced with children as young as four. Children's sessions are shorter (25–30 minutes) and more interactive, and every class is recorded so you can review progress in the student portal.

Yes — when they are one-on-one and live. Tajweed is learned by ear: you listen, you repeat, and your teacher corrects the subtle differences in pronunciation in real time. No pre-recorded video or app can do this. In a one-on-one online Tajweed class, every correction is yours, which is why the format works so well for learning correct recitation.

Each Hifz class follows a three-part structure: new memorisation (sabaq), recent revision (sabaq para) of the last few days' verses, and old revision (amukhta) of earlier portions to keep everything fresh. This cycle — new, recent, old — is the traditional method used in Quran academies, and it is what makes memorisation stick. Your dedicated Hifz teacher tracks exactly what you have memorised and where you stumbled, every single class.

Pricing depends on how many classes per week you take and is shown in your local currency when you visit the site. Your trial classes are always free — no payment details required. After the trial, you choose a package that fits your schedule and budget. See the packages section on our homepage for current plans.

Yes. Every Ayatinah teacher is vetted for both Quranic qualification and teaching ability. We have male and female teachers, native Arabic speakers, and teachers fluent in English and Urdu. You can request a specific teacher or let us match you based on your preferences, and you can switch teachers anytime at no extra cost.

The teaching is the same — a qualified teacher listens to your recitation and corrects you. The difference is convenience: with online classes you are not limited to the teachers in your city, you can schedule around your life, and every class is recorded for revision. The one-on-one format means you get the same personal attention as in-person learning, without the travel.

Yes. Most of our students start with no Arabic at all. You begin with Noorani Qaida, which teaches the Arabic letters and their sounds from scratch, then progress to reading words and verses. You do not need to know Arabic to start — that is exactly what the classes are for.

The right teacher depends on your goals, level, age and preferences. In your free trial we assess your level and match you with a teacher suited to you. If the fit is not right — different teaching style, pace or personality — we will match you with someone new within 24 hours, at no extra cost. You can also request a female teacher, a native Arabic speaker, or an English or Urdu speaker.