Q: What makes Al Mehdi different from other Shia online Quran academies? Al Mehdi was established in 2012, making us one of the oldest and most experienced Shia online Quran academies available. We are exclusively a Fiqah e Jafria school — every teacher, course, and lesson is built around the authentic Shia Ithna-Asheri tradition. We do not teach a generic Islamic curriculum with a few Shia elements added in. Shia Islam — and specifically Fiqah e Jafria — is all we do.
Q: Do you teach according to Fiqah e Jafria specifically? Yes. All courses at Al Mehdi are taught strictly according to Fiqah e Jafria, the school of jurisprudence established by Imam Jafar as-Sadiq (AS). This includes Namaz, Wudhu, fasting, Khums, and all other religious obligations. We do not follow any other madhab.
Q: Are all your teachers Shia Muslims? Yes, without exception. Every teacher at Al Mehdi is a practising Ithna-Asheri Shia Muslim. This is a fundamental requirement of our hiring process. Your child will never be taught by someone who does not share and understand your faith.
Q: Do you have female Shia Quran teachers? Yes. We have qualified and experienced female Shia teachers available for female students of all ages. You can request a female teacher when you sign up and we will ensure your preference is met.
Q: What age groups do you accept? We teach students from age 4 upwards through to adults of any age. Our youngest students begin with Noorani Qaida and our oldest students include adults wanting to learn Namaz correctly or deepen their Quranic knowledge for the first time.
Q: Are the free trial classes genuinely free? Yes, completely. We offer 3 to 5 free trial classes with no payment required, no credit card needed, and no obligation to continue. The trial exists so your family can experience our teaching quality with total confidence.
Q: Which platform are classes held on? All classes are conducted live, one-on-one, via Zoom, Skype, or Microsoft Teams — whichever you prefer.
Q: What languages do your teachers speak? Our teachers are fluent in English, Urdu, Arabic, and Persian. Lessons are conducted in the language most comfortable for the student.
Q: Can adults enrol, or is this only for children? Al Mehdi is for both children and adults. Many of our students are adults — parents learning alongside their children, professionals who never had the opportunity to learn Quran in childhood, new Muslims beginning their journey, and Shia Muslims who want to understand and strengthen their religious practice according to Fiqah e Jafria.
Q: How much do classes cost after the free trial? After the trial, students choose a monthly plan. Our pricing is affordable and transparent — please see the Pricing page for current rates. There are no registration fees and no long-term contracts.
Q: I am not in the UK, USA, Canada, or Australia. Can I still join? Absolutely. Al Mehdi serves Shia families in over 30 countries worldwide. As long as you have a stable internet connection, you can join regardless of where you are in the world.
