Teaching live, one-to-one, since 2019
About Alfjr Academy (Al-Fajr)
Alfjr Academy is an online Islamic academy founded in 2019 by Dr. Abdelrhman Abdo and Ahlam Othman. It teaches Quran, Tajweed, Hifz, Arabic and Islamic Studies in live one-to-one lessons to children from age 4, teens and adults, mainly for Muslim families in the USA, Canada, the UK, Europe and Australia.
- 2019Founded
- 30,000+Hours of live lessons
- About 60Female teachers
- 4 to adultAges we teach
- 1-to-1Every lesson is live
Our founders' promise
Your child should be known, not processed.
We founded Alfjr Academy in 2019 with one promise: every child is understood, matched with the right teacher and guided one-to-one through Quran, Arabic and Islamic Studies. Our teachers are native Arabic speakers and graduates of recognized Islamic universities, our curriculum team writes the books children learn with, and every lesson ends with a report to parents.
We built Alfjr for families raising children far from Arabic-speaking communities, so a child in New York, London, Toronto or Sydney never has to choose between school life and their deen.
Dr. Abdelrhman Abdo & Ahlam Othman, founders of Alfjr Academy
Dr. Abdelrhman Abdo on LinkedInMission and vision
Our mission
To provide a safe, inspiring online space where learners build Islamic knowledge, character and communication skills in a way that is relevant to their lives.
Our vision
To become a leading home for Arabic and Islamic education, where learners of all ages strengthen their faith, identity and connection to the Muslim community.
What makes us different
Six commitments we keep for every family
Female teachers for girls and women
Not on request: it is the rule, and every female teacher works under a female supervisor.
A report after every lesson
What was covered and what to practise, so parents never have to guess.
A dedicated supervisor
A named person follows your family with the teacher, for schedules, questions and changes.
Our own story books
Children learn with books written by our curriculum team, with Yahya, Layla, Dilly and Dino.
Two free trials
A free evaluation and trial, and a second free trial with another teacher if the first is not the right fit.
Never recorded
Lessons are live and are never recorded.
What we teach
Three programs, one teacher who knows your child
Quran, Tajweed & Hifz
From the first Arabic letter to fluent reading, correct recitation and memorisation with revision.
العَرَبِيَّةArabic
Quranic Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic, and spoken Egyptian or Levantine for kids and adults.
الإيمَانIslamic Studies
Stories and our books for kids, mentors for teens, and teachers for adults on the topics they choose.
Written by our curriculum team
The books our students learn with
Each book follows the same characters, so children meet friends, not worksheets: FJR Letters, FJR Reading 1, FJR Fluency 2, Qurani, My Daily Dhikr & Du'a, My Iman Journey and My Character as a Muslim.
See how the books are used
Who we teach
Built for families far from Arabic-speaking communities
Lessons are taught in English and Arabic, and times are confirmed in your own time zone before you enrol.
Honest expectations
What we will not promise
We do not promise a fixed result or a memorisation deadline. Progress depends on the starting level, attendance, practice and each learner's pace. What we do promise is a matched teacher, a clear plan, a report after every lesson and a person to talk to when something needs to change.
Parent voices
What families have shared
"I have never seen Afifa so excited and happy to learn and read Quran. She loves her teacher so much!"
Shabina, parent"Azeeza loved the class Masha'Allah and said she wants to attend every day."
Sana A., parent"The teachers were very nice and helpful. Both of my kids felt comfortable and liked it."
Shimaa, parent
FAQ
About Alfjr, in short
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Is there a free trial?
Meet us in a free first lesson.
Book a free evaluation. We meet your child, find the right starting point and match the right teacher, before you pay anything.
Information reviewed by the Alfjr Academy team · October 2026