Online Islamic Studies Classes for Kids, Teens and Adults
Alfjr Academy teaches Islamic Studies in live one-to-one online lessons for children from age 4, teenagers and adults. Children learn through stories, games and Alfjr's own books. Teenagers get a mentor who guides them like a trusted friend. Adults study exactly the topic they ask for with a teacher who specialises in it.
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Islamic Studies at Alfjr is taught in three different ways, because a 6-year-old, a 15-year-old and a 35-year-old need different things from a teacher.
Ages 4 to 12KidsStories, games and Alfjr's own books, with a teacher they look forward to seeing.Islamic Studies for kids
TeenagersA mentor and a friendGuidance on prayer, friends, hijab or anything the family is worried about.Teens and adults
AdultsExactly what you ask forA teacher who specialises in the topic you want to study.Teens and adults
What is Islamic Studies?
Islamic Studies is learning what Muslims believe and how they live by it: belief (aqeedah and the pillars of iman), worship such as wudu, salah and fasting, the life of the Prophet ﷺ (seerah), manners and character, and daily duas and adhkar. At Alfjr, teaching follows mainstream Sunni scholarship, and differences of opinion are handled respectfully.
What learners study
- Belief and iman: Allah, the pillars of Islam and the six pillars of iman, explained in language that suits the learner's age.
- Worship: wudu, salah, fasting and everyday practice, with time for questions about the why as well as the how.
- Seerah and stories: the life of the Prophet ﷺ and the stories of the Prophets, and what their choices teach us today.
- Manners and character: honesty, kindness, respect and responsibility, practised through real situations.
- Duas and adhkar: the remembrance of Allah through the day, with meanings and the moments each one belongs to.
- Living the Quran: understanding and loving the short surahs a learner already recites.
Alfjr's own Islamic Studies books
Children at Alfjr learn with books the academy wrote itself, used only in Alfjr lessons. Each one turns a lesson into a story or a journey the child wants to finish.
- My Iman Journey: a series for ages 4 to 12 on the six pillars of iman, from belief in Allah to belief in al-Qadar.
- My Character as a Muslim: good manners through what Allah teaches, what the Prophet ﷺ teaches, Islamic stories, and living what you learn.
- Qurani, Parts One and Two: children recite, understand, love and live the short surahs. Part One covers Al-Fatihah to At-Takathur, and Part Two covers Al-Qari'ah to Ash-Shams.
- My Daily Dhikr and Du'a: adventures with Yahya and his big sister Layla, who learn twenty adhkar through their day while their mischievous companion Dilly tries to make them forget.
Kids, teens and adults are taught differently
Kids (4 to 12)
Fun comes first: stories, games, pictures and Alfjr's books, so the child loves the teacher and looks forward to the lesson. More about kids classes.
Teenagers
A mentor who advises, guides and shares the teenager's interests. Topics stay flexible and follow what the family has noticed. More about teens.
Adults (18+)
A teacher with expertise in exactly the area the learner wants to study, planned around the learner's own questions. More about adults.
The teacher they never forget
We tell our teachers one thing above all: try to be the teacher this student will never forget, the one who changes something in them. Many of our teachers are Al-Azhar graduates, and lessons can be explained in English or Arabic. Girls are taught by female teachers only, under a female supervisor. Teenage boys and adult men learn with male teachers, and women with female teachers.
How it works
- Free evaluation: tell us who the lessons are for, their age, language and what you hope for.
- Teacher match: a teacher suited to the age, the goal and the family's preferences.
- Live lessons: one-to-one, at times that suit your time zone.
- Reports: a report after every lesson and a monthly progress report, with a dedicated supervisor for the family.
Plans for children start at $36 per month. Adult lessons are $9 per hour, or $12 per hour for an elite teacher for advanced study, learning difficulties or special requirements. If the first teacher is not the right fit, a second trial with another teacher is free.
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Frequently asked questions
Who are your Islamic Studies classes for?
Children from age 4, teenagers and adults. Each group is taught differently: kids through stories, games and books, teenagers with a mentor, and adults with a teacher who specialises in the topic they ask for.
What do online Islamic Studies classes cover?
Belief and the pillars of iman, worship such as wudu, salah and fasting, the seerah and stories of the Prophets, manners and character, duas and adhkar, and understanding the short surahs.
Which approach to Islamic Studies do you follow?
Teaching follows mainstream Sunni scholarship, and differences of opinion are handled respectfully. You can discuss curriculum questions with the team before enrolling.
Do you use your own books?
Yes. Children learn with Alfjr's own books: the My Iman Journey series for ages 4 to 12, My Character as a Muslim, Qurani Parts One and Two, and My Daily Dhikr and Du'a with Yahya and Layla.
Do you have female teachers?
Yes. Girls are taught by female teachers only, and every female teacher works under a female supervisor. Women learn with female teachers, and teenage boys and men with male teachers.
Are the teachers qualified?
Many of our teachers are Al-Azhar graduates, and they can explain in English or Arabic. Teachers are matched to the learner's age, level and goal.
How much do Islamic Studies classes cost?
Plans for children start at $36 per month. Adult lessons are $9 per hour, or $12 per hour for an elite teacher for advanced study, learning difficulties or special requirements. See plans and prices.
Can Islamic Studies be combined with Quran or Arabic?
Yes. Tell us your priorities during the free evaluation, and the team will suggest a combination that fits your schedule. See Quran classes and Arabic classes.
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