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Online Quran Tafseer Course Explained in English

Understand what you recite. Live 1-on-1 Tafsir classes on Zoom with Egyptian Al-Azhar teachers, for teens from age 10 and adults, with no Arabic needed to start.

  • Meaning, lessons and context of each Surah
  • Explained in clear English, Arabic terms taught alongside
  • Male and female teachers, any time zone, 24/7
Free 30-minute trial, no credit card needed. Most students start within 24โ€“48 hours.
Girl taking Tafsir notes while her Egyptian online teacher explains a verse on the laptop, with the Super Muslim Tafsir Level 2 book on the table
Girl taking Tafsir notes while her Egyptian online teacher explains a verse on the laptop, with the Super Muslim Tafsir Level 2 book on the table
500+Al-Azhar certified teachers
4 levelsStep-by-step Tafsir books
Age 10+Teens and adults
1-on-1Live on Zoom
24/7Any time zone

Understand the Quran you recite every day

Many of us recite Al-Fatihah and the short Surahs every day without knowing what they mean. Tafsir is the study of the meaning of the Quran, and once you understand a verse, your Salah and your recitation change.

Your teacher explains each passage in clear English: what the words mean, why the verses were revealed, and what lessons they carry for your life today. Arabic terms are taught alongside, so you start to recognise words in your own recitation.

Classes are live and 1-on-1, so you can ask every question that comes to mind and go deeper into the Surahs that matter most to you.

In a typical class you will

ReciteRead the passage together with your teacher
UnderstandWord meanings and the overall message
ReflectThe lessons and how to live them
NoteKey points in your notebook to review

What you learn in Tafsir classes

Each level builds on the one before, from simple meaning to deeper context.

Meaning

What the verses say

  • Word-by-word meaning
  • The main message of each passage
  • Al-Fatihah and the short Surahs
  • Lessons for daily life
Reflection

What they mean for you

  • Reflecting on the verses
  • Applying them in your life
  • Key Surahs like Al-Mulk and Al-Kahf
  • Stories of the Prophets in the Quran
Context

Why they were revealed

  • Reasons of revelation
  • Makki and Madani Surahs
  • How scholars explained the verses
  • Classical Tafsir references
Want to recite these Surahs beautifully too? See our Quran recitation and Tajweed course. For the wider Islamic sciences, see Islamic Studies.

Your path through the Tafsir levels

Our four Tafsir books take you step by step. Your teacher adjusts the order and pace to you.

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Free trial class

Meet your teacher

A relaxed 30-minute class. Your teacher asks what you already know and which Surahs you want to understand.

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

Meaning and lessons

The meaning of Al-Fatihah and the short Surahs, and the key lesson in each.

You will: understand what you recite in Salah.
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Level 2

Beloved Surahs

Surahs many Muslims read often, such as Al-Mulk, Ya-Sin and Al-Kahf.

You will: know the message and stories in these Surahs.
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Level 3

Reflect and apply

Deeper reflection on the verses and how to act on them.

You will: connect the Quran to your daily choices.
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Level 4

Context and sources

Reasons of revelation, Makki and Madani verses, and how classical scholars explained them.

Your teacher: guides you into deeper study when you are ready.

Learn with our Tafsir books

Part of our library of 43 illustrated titles. Four levels of โ€œMy Tafsir Journeyโ€, from first meanings to context.

Tafsir Level 1 book cover, Super Muslim Academy

Tafsir Level 1

Meaning and lessons
Tafsir Level 2 book cover, Super Muslim Academy

Tafsir Level 2

Al-Mulk, Ya-Sin, Al-Kahf
Tafsir Level 3 book cover, Super Muslim Academy

Tafsir Level 3

Reflect and apply
Tafsir Level 4 book cover, Super Muslim Academy

Tafsir Level 4

Context of the verses

How our online Tafseer classes work

One teacher, one student, so the lesson follows your questions.

Qualified teachersEgyptian Al-Azhar graduates who teach Tafsir to non-Arabic speakers.

Clear EnglishEvery verse explained in English, with Arabic words taught alongside.

Trusted sourcesExplanations based on recognised classical Tafsir, not personal opinion.

Monthly progress reportSee which Surahs you covered and what comes next.

Your own paceSpend longer on the Surahs that matter most to you.

Flexible schedulePick 2โ€“5 classes a week at times that suit you. Reschedule with 24 hoursโ€™ notice.

Study with experienced Islamic Studies teachers

Every teacher is an Egyptian Al-Azhar graduate. A few of the teachers who teach Tafsir at the academy:

Ustath Ahmed Mohamed Shehab

Islamic Studies & Quran

Ustath Mahmoud Ahmed Abdellatif

Islamic Studies & Quran

Ustath Alaa Mahrous Mahfouz

Islamic Studies & Quran

Ustatha Eman Mohamed

Islamic Studies & Quran

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

Who this course is for

No Arabic is needed to start. These are the students we teach most often.

Teens from age 10Young Muslims who want to understand what they recite.
AdultsAnyone who wants the Quran to speak to them directly.
HuffazStudents who memorized the Quran and want to understand it.
ParentsParents who want to explain the Quran to their children.
New MuslimsReverts who want to know what the Quran says. See our New Muslim course.
SistersFemale students can learn with a female teacher.

Online Tafseer 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 steady pace alongside work or school.

Recommended for Tafsir

Standard

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

The pace most Tafsir students choose.

Intensive

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

Faster progress through the levels.

Advanced

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

For intensive or advanced 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 studentsโ€™ families on Trustpilot.

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โ€œThe teachers are very professional and patient with the kidsโ€ฆ Iโ€™m seeing real and measurable progress in their Arabic and Quran recitation, Alhamdulillah.โ€

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โ€œAn excellent Islamic and Arabic school. Professional teachers, so patient with the students. Affordable prices, good quality of education.โ€

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โ€œVery kind, very patient, very professional and I love it very muchโ€ฆ everything is done amazing. Highly recommend to everyone.โ€

Omar Tabet OmarAustralia, on Trustpilot

Why study Tafsir in 1-on-1 classes?

Super Muslim 1-on-1Weekly lectureBooks & videos
Your questionsAnswered every classLimited timeNo one to ask
TeacherAl-Azhar graduateVariesVaries
StructureFour levels, step by stepVariesNo set order
ScheduleAny time, 24/7Fixed timesAny time
Progress reportsMonthlyNoneNone
CostFrom $5 per classOften freeOften free

Questions about learning Tafseer online

Tafseer, also written Tafsir, is the explanation of the Quran: the meaning of its words, the reasons verses were revealed, and the lessons they teach. It comes from the Arabic word fassara, to make clear.

No. Everything is explained in clear English. Arabic words are taught alongside, so your understanding grows over time.

Most students begin with Al-Fatihah and the short Surahs they recite in Salah, then move on to Surahs such as Al-Mulk, Ya-Sin and Al-Kahf. You can also ask to focus on a Surah that matters to you.

Your teacher explains the verses using recognised classical Tafsir, such as Ibn Kathir, At-Tabari and As-Saโ€˜di, together with our own four-level Tafsir books.

Students can start from age 10. Younger children learn the meaning of short Surahs within our classes for kids.

Yes. Many students take Tafsir alongside our Hifz program, so they understand what they memorize.

Yes. We have 90+ certified female teachers. Just ask for one when you 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 understanding the Quran with a free class

Book a free 30-minute class with an Al-Azhar teacher. Tell us which Surahs you want to understand, and weโ€™ll suggest a plan that fits your week.

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