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Learn the 10 Qiraat Online with Al-Azhar Teachers

Live 1-on-1 Qira’at classes on Zoom with qualified Egyptian Al-Azhar teachers. Learn a new riwayah such as Warsh or Qalun, or study the Ten Qira’at step by step, and earn an Ijazah with a connected chain (sanad) from teachers who hold one.

  • One riwayah or all Ten Qira’at, your choice
  • Earn an Ijazah, from age 10
  • Male and female teachers, any time zone, 24/7
Free 30-minute trial, no credit card needed. Most students start within 24–48 hours.
Teenage boy reciting from the Mushaf on a wooden stand while his Egyptian Qira'at teacher explains on the laptop, with the Super Muslim Tajweed Level 4 book on the desk
Teenage boy reciting from the Mushaf on a wooden stand while his Egyptian Qira'at teacher explains on the laptop, with the Super Muslim Tajweed Level 4 book on the desk
500+Al-Azhar certified teachers
10 Qira’at20 riwayat
Age 10+Teens and adults
IjazahGranted by our teachers
24/7Any time zone

What the Ten Qira’at are

The Qira’at are the authentic ways the Quran has been recited since the time of the Prophet ﷺ, each passed down through a connected chain of teachers. Ten of them are accepted by the scholars, and each comes to us through two narrators, giving 20 riwayat.

Most Muslims in the West recite in Hafs ‘an ‘Asim. Learning another Qira’ah, such as Warsh ‘an Nafi‘, shows you how the same words have been recited in other parts of the Muslim world, with differences in Madd, Imalah, Hamzah and some letters.

Qira’at can only be learned properly by listening and reciting to a teacher. That is why every class is live and 1-on-1: your teacher hears every word and corrects it on the spot.

In a typical class you will

ReviewRecite last week’s passage in the new riwayah
LearnThe usul and farsh of the next passage
ReciteRead verse by verse with instant correction
PractiseA passage to rehearse before the next class

Choose your Qira’at goal

At the free trial, your teacher listens to your recitation and helps you pick the right track.

Most popular

One riwayah

  • Warsh or Qalun ‘an Nafi‘
  • Ad-Duri ‘an Abi ‘Amr
  • Or any riwayah you choose
  • Ideal first step after Hafs
Seven Qira’at

Ash-Shatibiyyah

  • The seven readers in depth
  • Usul and farsh, rule by rule
  • Recitation of each reading
  • For dedicated students
All ten

The Ten Qira’at

  • The seven plus the three
  • Ad-Durrah for the three readers
  • Comparing all 20 riwayat
  • Long-term, advanced study
Not reading fluently with Tajweed yet? Start with our Quran recitation and Tajweed course. Memorizing the Quran? See our Hifz program.

Your path through the Qira’at

Every student starts from their current level. Your teacher sets the pace after the free trial.

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Free trial class

Meet your teacher

A relaxed 30-minute class. Your teacher listens to your Hafs recitation and asks about your goal.

You get: a clear plan and a schedule that suits you.
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Step 1

Strengthen your Hafs

Polish Makharij, Sifat and the Tajweed rules in your current recitation.

You will: recite Hafs accurately and confidently.
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Step 2

Your first new riwayah

Learn the usul of one riwayah, such as Warsh, and apply them passage by passage.

You can earn: an Ijazah in this riwayah once you complete it to your teacher’s standard.
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Step 3

The seven Qira’at

Study the seven readers through Ash-Shatibiyyah, comparing their readings verse by verse.

You will: know where and how the seven readings differ.
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Advanced

The Ten Qira’at

Add the three readers through Ad-Durrah and recite with all ten.

You can earn: an Ijazah in the Qira’at with a connected chain (sanad).

A strong Tajweed foundation first

Qira’at build on Tajweed. Our four Tajweed levels make sure your recitation is solid before you add new readings.

Tajweed Level 1 book cover, Super Muslim Academy

Tajweed Level 1

Rules and recitation
Tajweed Level 2 book cover, Super Muslim Academy

Tajweed Level 2

Rules and recitation
Tajweed Level 3 book cover, Super Muslim Academy

Tajweed Level 3

Rules and recitation
Tajweed Level 4 book cover, Super Muslim Academy

Tajweed Level 4

Rules and recitation

How our online Qiraat classes work

Qira’at are learned by ear, from teacher to student. Live 1-on-1 classes make that possible from home.

Ijazah-holding teachersEgyptian Al-Azhar teachers who hold Ijazah in the Qira’at and grant Ijazah to their students.

Every word correctedYour teacher hears each word and fixes mistakes before they settle.

Classical textsLessons follow the recognised texts of the science, such as Ash-Shatibiyyah.

Monthly progress reportSee which passages and rules you covered and what comes next.

Your own paceSpend longer on difficult rules and move faster where you are confident.

Flexible schedulePick 2–5 classes a week at times that suit you. Reschedule with 24 hours’ notice.

Learn from specialists in Quran recitation

Every teacher is an Egyptian Al-Azhar graduate. A few of our Quran recitation specialists:

Shaykh Galal Ahmed Abdelaziz

Quran Recitation & Arabic

Shaykh Mahmoud Abd Elwahap

Quran Recitation & Arabic

Shaykh Mohamed Hamdy Hassan

Quran Recitation & Arabic

Shaykh Taha Hussein Helal

Quran Recitation & Arabic

Our academic team matches you with the right teacher for your level, goals and schedule. Not the right fit? We’ll change your teacher at no cost. Meet all our teachers

Who this course is for

The Qira’at are for students who already read the Quran well and want to go deeper.

Confident readersYou read the Quran fluently in Arabic with Tajweed.
HuffazYou have memorized the Quran, or a large part of it, and want to recite it in other readings.
Teens from age 10Motivated young students with a strong recitation base.
Future teachersStudents preparing to teach the Quran in their community.
Lovers of recitationAnyone who wants to understand the richness of how the Quran is recited.
SistersFemale students can learn with a female teacher.

Online Qiraat classes from $5 per class

Pay monthly. No setup fees, no contracts, cancel any time. Prices below are for 30-minute 1-on-1 classes.

Starter

$64
$40/mo
2 classes a week (8 a month)

A gentle pace alongside work or school.

Standard

$96
$60/mo
3 classes a week (12 a month)

Steady progress through one riwayah.

Recommended for Qira’at

Intensive

$128
$80/mo
4 classes a week (16 a month)

The pace most Qira’at students choose.

Advanced

$160
$100/mo
5 classes a week (20 a month)

For intensive, focused study.

60-minute classes are also available. Family discounts: 10% off the second student, 15% off the third, 20% off the fourth and beyond. 30-day money-back guarantee on every plan. See all plans and currencies

What families say about our teachers

Reviews from our students’ families on Trustpilot.

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“The teachers are very professional and patient with the kids… I’m seeing real and measurable progress in their Arabic and Quran recitation, Alhamdulillah.”

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“An excellent Islamic and Arabic school. Professional teachers, so patient with the students. Affordable prices, good quality of education.”

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“Very kind, very patient, very professional and I love it very much… everything is done amazing. Highly recommend to everyone.”

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Why learn the Qira’at in 1-on-1 classes?

Super Muslim 1-on-1Group classRecordings
CorrectionEvery word you reciteShared with the classNone
TeacherAl-Azhar recitation specialistVariesNone
PaceSet around youSet for the groupSelf-paced
ScheduleAny time, 24/7Fixed timesAny time
Progress reportsMonthlyRarelyNone
CostFrom $5 per classVariesOften free

Questions about learning the Qiraat

The Ten Qira’at are the ten authentic ways of reciting the Quran accepted by the scholars, each named after a famous reader: Nafi‘, Ibn Kathir, Abu ‘Amr, Ibn ‘Amir, ‘Asim, Hamzah, Al-Kisa’i, Abu Ja‘far, Ya‘qub and Khalaf. Each reading is passed down through two narrators, giving 20 riwayat.

A Qira’ah is the reading of one of the ten readers. A riwayah is the version of that reading passed down by one of his two narrators. For example, Hafs is a riwayah of the Qira’ah of ‘Asim.

Yes. You should read the Quran fluently in Arabic with good Tajweed. If you are not there yet, start with our Tajweed course, or read our guide to Tajweed rules of the Quran.

No. Memorization helps, but many students learn a new riwayah while reading from the Mushaf.

Yes. Our Qira’at teachers hold Ijazah with a connected chain (sanad) and grant Ijazah to students who complete a riwayah, or the Qira’at, to the required standard. Your teacher will tell you at the free trial what the Ijazah path looks like for your goal.

Many students start with Warsh or Qalun ‘an Nafi‘, as they are widely recited in North and West Africa. Your teacher will suggest the best choice for your goal at the free trial.

It depends on your level and pace. Learning one riwayah takes much less time than all ten, which is long-term study over several years. Your teacher gives you a realistic plan at the trial.

Students can start from age 10, the age at which we begin advanced study such as Ijazah, as long as they already read the Quran well with Tajweed.

Yes. Sisters can ask for a female teacher when they book.

Plans start at $40 a month for 2 classes a week, which is $5 per 30-minute class. Every plan has a 30-day money-back guarantee. See all plans.

Fill in the booking form and our advisor contacts you on WhatsApp within 24 hours. We match you with a teacher, and you meet on Zoom for a free 30-minute class. If you are happy, you subscribe. No credit card is needed to book.

Start your Qira’at with a free class

Book a free 30-minute class with an Al-Azhar recitation specialist. We’ll listen to your recitation and suggest the right riwayah and a plan toward your Ijazah.

No credit card needed, and every plan has a 30-day money-back guarantee.