Understand what you recite. Our online Arabic classes for adults and teens teach Quranic Arabic (vocabulary, word roots and essential grammar) through the Quran, Namaz, duas and ziyarat, with qualified Shia teachers in live one-to-one lessons. Beginners welcome. Start with 5 free trial classes.
Letters, harakat and fluent reading, if you are starting from zero.
The most common words in the Quran, so you recognise them as you recite.
How Arabic three-letter roots build families of related words.
Nouns, verbs, pronouns and sentence structure, taught through Quranic verses.
The meaning of every part of your Salat, line by line.
Understand Dua Kumayl, Ziyarat Ashura and other duas as you recite them.
Monthly fees for live 30-minute one-to-one classes:
| Plan | Monthly fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2 days a week | $36 |
| 3 days a week (most popular) | $42 |
| 4 days a week | $54 |
| 5 days a week | $60 |
| 7 days a week | $84 |
See the full pricing page for GBP, AUD, CAD, EUR and other currencies, and read reviews from families.
Tell us your current level and goals, and we will match you with a Shia Arabic teacher.
Book on WhatsAppYes. Our online Arabic classes for adults and teens focus on Quranic Arabic, so you understand the Quran, Namaz, duas and ziyarat you recite. Classes are live and one-to-one with qualified Shia teachers.
The main focus is understanding Quranic and dua Arabic: vocabulary, word roots and simple grammar. Basic conversational phrases are included, but this is not a modern spoken Arabic course.
Yes. Complete beginners start with the alphabet and Noorani Qaida, then move on to vocabulary and grammar.
Yes. Children aged 5 and up can join our separate Arabic for Kids course.
Fees start at $36 a month for 2 classes a week (30 minutes each), with 5 free trial classes first.
For children, see Arabic for Kids. To understand the Quran’s meaning in English or Urdu, see our Quran Tafseer course.
Arabic through the Quran and duas
Since 2012 Al Mehdi Center has helped Shia Muslims connect with the Quran. Our Arabic lessons use the verses, duas and ziyarat you already recite, so every word you learn means something to you straight away.
Trusted by Shia families in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and NZ since 2012, teaching Quran | Ahkaam | Wajibaats
Every new student gets 5 free trial classes, so you can experience our teaching method before paying any monthly fee.
Qualified, police-checked male and female Shia teachers teach live one-to-one on Microsoft Teams at times that suit your schedule.
Students from age 5 and adults join from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the Gulf.
Message us on WhatsApp any time about class schedules, courses or your 5 free trial classes.
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Children can start from age 5. Younger children begin with letters and sounds; older children can move faster into reading and vocabulary.
The focus is reading Arabic and understanding Quranic and prayer vocabulary, so children understand what they recite. Simple everyday phrases are included for older children.
Yes. Many children read the Quran fluently but do not understand the words. The vocabulary and grammar levels help them connect meaning to recitation.
Yes. We encourage parents to sit with younger children, and parents can join any class.
Use the form on this page or message us on WhatsApp. Your child gets 5 free trial classes before you pay any fee.
Choose a male or female Shia teacher and a time that suits your family.
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