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Darul Islam is committed to helping every member of our community build a lasting relationship with the Book of Allah. To support families in Somerset, Swansea and Fall River, we recommend two established online programs. Both provide qualified instruction in Quran reading, recitation and memorization, and both can be followed from home.
خَيْرُكُمْ مَنْ تَعَلَّمَ الْقُرْآنَ وَعَلَّمَهُ
“The best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it.”
SAHIH AL-BUKHARI 5027
Recommended Online Programs
Select the program that best suits the student’s age, level and schedule.
FREE
Maqraa Al-Haramain
Official online Quran platform of the Two Holy Mosques
Operated by the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. Students attend live sessions with qualified teachers for recitation correction, tajweed and memorization, at no cost.
| Cost | Free |
| Format | Live online sessions by audio or video |
| Subjects | Recitation, tajweed and memorization (hifz) |
| Teachers | Qualified male and female instructors |
| Certification | Certificates and ijazahs for qualifying students |
| Schedule | Listed in Saudi time, 7 hours ahead of Eastern Daylight Time and 8 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time |
PAID · FREE TRIAL
Itqan Network
Private one-on-one tutoring for children and adults
An independent online academy whose teachers are native Arabic speakers and graduates of Al-Azhar University. Each student is placed by assessment and paired with a teacher for private lessons on Zoom, scheduled at the family’s convenience.
| Cost | $32–$89 per month, with a free trial class |
| Format | Private 30-minute lessons on Zoom, two to five per week |
| Subjects | Noorani Qaida, recitation, tajweed, memorization, tafseer, Arabic and Islamic studies |
| Teachers | Male and female Al-Azhar graduates |
| Progress | Placement assessment and monthly reports to parents |
| Families | Discount available for a second student |
Further reading: Itqan’s guide to the Quran programs of Masjid an-Nabawi. Itqan Network is not affiliated with the Prophet’s Mosque.
Program Comparison
| Maqraa Al-Haramain | Itqan Network | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | $32–$89 per month |
| Instruction | Live sessions on the Maqraa platform | Private one-on-one lessons on Zoom |
| Scheduling | Fixed sessions in Saudi time | Arranged around the family’s schedule |
| Recommended for | Teens and adults who can read Arabic script and seek recitation correction or memorization | Children and beginners who benefit from individual attention |
Guidance for Parents
| Consistency | A modest schedule maintained over many months is more effective than an intensive plan that is difficult to sustain. |
| Supervision | For younger students, a parent should attend the first few lessons, and devices should be used in a shared area of the home. |
| Teacher preference | Both programs offer female teachers for families who prefer them. |
| Home review | Brief daily review between lessons greatly improves fluency and retention. |
يَرْفَعِ اللَّهُ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا مِنكُمْ وَالَّذِينَ أُوتُوا الْعِلْمَ دَرَجَاتٍ
“Allah will raise those who believe among you and those who have been given knowledge, by degrees.”
SURAH AL-MUJĀDILAH 58:11
Darul Islam shares these programs as community resources and is not affiliated with either organization. Program details and prices are drawn from each organization’s website as of October 2026 and may change; please confirm current information directly with the program.