Quran classes for adults, at your own pace
Live one-on-one lessons with Muhammad Areeb. No classroom, nobody listening but your teacher, and no question too basic. Start from the alphabet or polish the recitation you already have.
- Free 30-minute first lesson
- The same teacher every lesson
- Ages 4 to adult
- 300+ students taught
Serious progress that fits around a full life
- Just you and your teacher. Ask anything and make mistakes without an audience. Lessons are private from the first minute.
- Evenings and weekends. Regular slots in your time zone, planned around work, family and prayer times.
- Start where you are. Complete beginner, rusty reader or ready for Hifz. The free lesson places you at the right level.
- Fix habits, not just learn rules. Live correction catches the small pronunciation habits that apps and self-study miss.
- Clear explanations. Lessons in English, Urdu and Arabic, so nothing is lost in translation.
- Understand what you recite. Add word-by-word meaning and Quranic Arabic whenever you are ready.
Never learned as a child? You are not behind.
Plenty of adults never had the chance to learn properly, or learned to read without Tajweed and now want to get it right. Both are a normal place to start.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the person who recites the Quran with difficulty, stumbling through it, receives a double reward (Sahih Muslim 798). Every lesson you take counts, including the slow ones.
- No group, no audience, no judgement
- Short lessons that fit a working week
- Clear next steps after every lesson
From the alphabet to confident recitation
Adults usually move faster through the early stages. Your free lesson shows where you start.
- Letters and sounds Often 1–3 months
The Arabic alphabet, exact pronunciation and vowel marks, taught with the Noorani Qaida. - Fluent reading Often 3–6 months
Reading from the Mushaf with growing speed and accuracy. - Tajweed Alongside reading
The rules of recitation applied in your own reading, not just memorized as theory. - Hifz or meaning Your goal decides
Memorize with a revision system, or study Quranic Arabic to understand what you recite.
How learning one-on-one compares
| With Muhammad | Large online academies | Self-study apps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same teacher every lesson | Yes | Often rotates | No |
| Live correction of every letter | Yes | Yes | No |
| Taught by a university Islamic studies teacher | Yes | Varies by tutor | No |
| Lesson plan built around one learner | Yes | Partly | No |
| Progress notes for parents | Yes | Partly | Streaks and badges |
| Learn any time, no schedule | No | No | Yes |
| Typical cost | From $39/month | Similar or higher | Free to low |
Apps are a good companion for revision. For correct pronunciation, most learners need a teacher who can hear them.
Learn with Muhammad Areeb
- Hafiz of the whole Quran since 2013, grade Mumtaz
- Ijazah in the ten Qira'at, by Ash-Shatibiyyah and Ad-Durrah
- Takhassus fil Qira'at at Jamia Darul Uloom Karachi, first position
- Alamiyyah degree, recognised by HEC as an MA in Arabic and Islamic Studies
- MS/M.Phil coursework in Usool ud Deen, University of Karachi, CGPA 3.83
Muhammad AreebFounder and Quran teacher
I teach every lesson at Tarteel ul Quran myself. That is the whole idea: you learn with one teacher who knows your name, your level and the letter you found difficult last week.
“Correct one letter properly and the next hundred become easier. I would rather go slowly and get it right than rush and build habits we have to undo later.”
Muhammad Areeb
- Noorani Qaida and Quran reading
- Tajweed
- Hifz (memorization)
- Quranic Arabic
- Islamic studies
Lesson times in your time zone
Every lesson is live, so it helps to see when they can happen where you live. Pick your city to see the teaching hours on your own clock.
Times update for daylight saving automatically.
Teaching hours in London
- Mon
- 10am–6pm
- Tue
- 10am–6pm
- Wed
- 10am–6pm
- Thu
- 10am–6pm
- Fri
- 10am–6pm
- Sat
- 5am–5pm
- Sun
- 5am–5pm
Questions adults ask before they start
Still unsure? Send us a message. Replies 7 days a week.
Who teaches the lessons?
Every lesson is taught by Muhammad Areeb, the founder of Tarteel ul Quran. He also teaches Islamic studies at university level. You will not be passed between different tutors.
Are the classes one-on-one?
Yes. Every lesson is live and one-on-one: one teacher and one learner. Siblings each have their own lessons, usually back to back, so every child gets full attention.
How do online Quran classes work?
You meet your teacher on Zoom for a live 30-minute lesson. The Qaida or Mushaf is shared on screen, your teacher listens as you read and corrects each sound as it happens, and you finish with a short note on what to practise.
Is the trial lesson really free?
Yes. The first 30-minute lesson is free and you do not need a card or any payment details to book it. You only pay if you decide to continue.
Which countries do you teach in?
Any country with a stable internet connection. Times are arranged in your own time zone, whether you are in the UK, the US, Canada, Europe, Australia or the Gulf.
What age can children start?
Many children start at 4. Younger learners need short lessons and a parent nearby. In the free lesson, Muhammad will tell you honestly whether your child is ready or would do better starting in a few months.
I am an adult beginner and feel embarrassed. Is that normal?
Completely normal, and there is nothing to be embarrassed about. Lessons are private, so nobody else hears you, and you start from exactly where you are. The Prophet ﷺ said the person who recites with difficulty receives a double reward (Sahih Muslim 798).
Do you have a female teacher?
Not at the moment. Every lesson is taught by Muhammad Areeb. Many families have girls and women learn with a family member nearby. If a female teacher is essential for you, mention it in the form and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.
Can I learn in the evenings or at weekends?
Yes. Evening and weekend lessons are available in most time zones. The lesson times on this site are converted to your local time automatically.
Which course should I start with?
If you cannot read Arabic yet, start with Quran Reading. If you read but want correct recitation, choose Tajweed. If you read well and want to memorize, choose Hifz. The free lesson confirms the right starting point.
Find your starting level
Unsure whether to begin with the letters or with reading? The placement guide helps you find your level. If you are new to Islam, see Quran lessons for new Muslims.
Free 30-minute first lesson. No card or payment needed. Monthly plans, no long-term contract.
One free 30-minute lesson. Then decide.
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