12 Websites for Studying the Quranic Qiraat Online

Online learning platforms have made it considerably easier to learn the Quran and study the Qiraat remotely. Students can now reach qualified teachers and reciters from any location, without travelling to a learning centre to improve their recitation, study Tajweed or continue their Hifz.

The right platform depends on the purpose of study. Some websites concentrate on memorization and correcting recitation, others offer Tajweed and Ijazah programs, and a smaller number provide specialised tracks in the ten Qiraat and their narrations.

This guide reviews twelve websites for studying the Qiraat online and describes the kind of programs each one presents, so that families and students can compare the options and choose the program closest to their level and goal.

Why students choose to study the Qiraat online

The Qiraat are learned through direct oral transmission and continuous follow-up with a qualified teacher or reciter. Many students cannot find a specialised teacher where they live.

Online study connects students with teachers in other countries through live lessons, and gives greater flexibility in choosing the time, the teacher and the program.

It suits a learner who has begun reading the Quran and wishes to strengthen reading and Tajweed before moving to more specialised study. It also suits a Hafiz who wishes to study a particular narration or prepare for an Ijazah.

Programs differ from one platform to another. It is therefore important to establish whether a website offers memorization only, Tajweed and recitation correction, Ijazah, or genuine study of the Qiraat and narrations.

Twelve websites for studying the Qiraat online

1. Noor Elbayan Academy

Noor Elbayan Academy is the main platform in this guide. It focuses on Quran memorization and Arabic teaching online for children and adults through live one-to-one lessons.

The academy offers tracks covering the Noorani Qaida, Hifz, Tajweed and recitation, and Arabic, together with an Ijazah track with a connected Sanad for proficient students. Its teachers are certified Azhari teachers, and its flexible timetable serves students in different time zones.

The academy is particularly suitable for those who wish to build a strong foundation in reading or memorizing the Quran or to improve their recitation, with programs for both children and adults.

2. Quran Web Learning

Quran Web Learning presents specialised online Quran programs, including Ijazah in the narration of Hafs from Asim and programs related to the ten Qiraat.

Its listed tracks include the minor ten Qiraat by way of al-Shatibiyyah and al-Durrah and the major ten Qiraat by way of Tayyibat al-Nashr, alongside Hifz, Tajweed and Arabic programs.

It is an option for a student who has passed the foundation stage and wishes to study the narrations and Qiraat in a more specialised way.

3. Ulum Al-Azhar

Ulum Al-Azhar is an online learning platform with programs in Quran, Tajweed, Qiraat, Islamic studies and Arabic.

The platform lists Qiraat tracks next to its Quran and Tajweed programs, and describes specialised teachers and academic support that follow the student’s progress. It has programs for children and adults, which makes it suitable for those seeking structured Quran study online.

4. Telawa Online

Telawa Online presents online Quran programs, and the ten Qiraat appear among the tracks announced on its website.

The platform offers flexible scheduling, with tracks for men with male teachers and for women with female teachers, in addition to programs such as the Noorani Qaida and recitation.

A student seeking specialised Qiraat study should ask about the available track, its level and its admission requirements before enrolling.

5. Al-Qari Academy

Al-Qari Academy presents online Quran memorization and Arabic programs, and includes a specialised track for Ijazah with a connected Sanad.

According to its website, this track covers the narrations and the minor and major ten Qiraat. It also covers related subjects such as the classical texts, vocalisation, the Uthmani script and verse counting, with direct oral reception from teachers who hold Ijazah.

The academy is therefore closer to the needs of a student seeking advanced Qiraat study than to those of a student seeking basic reading improvement.

6. Rattel Quran Center

Rattel Quran Center presents a range of Quran programs covering Hifz, recitation, Tajweed and Quran teaching for children, as well as Ijazah and Ijazah preparation.

These programs allow a student to move from correcting recitation to more advanced stages according to level and goal.

It is advisable to contact the centre to confirm which narrations or Qiraat tracks are currently available, since program details may vary with the teacher and the student’s level.

7. Ijaazah Academy

Ijaazah Academy is a platform specialising in online Quran education. It presents programs in Quran, Tajweed, Hifz and Ijazah, together with Arabic and Islamic studies.

The platform relies on live online lessons with flexible scheduling. It may suit students who wish to combine memorization and recitation correction with gradual progress towards Ijazah.

8. IQRA Quran Academy

IQRA Quran Academy presents online programs for children and adults, including a Tajweed course and a Quran Ijazah program.

The academy states that its program helps the student review what has been memorized and correct Tajweed and recitation with qualified teachers. Programs of this kind suit a student who needs to strengthen recitation and memorization before advancing further.

9. Almuhammadi Academy

Almuhammadi Academy presents an online Quran Ijazah program based on live one-to-one lessons with teachers from Egypt. The academy states that the program includes guidance towards an Ijazah with a connected Sanad.

The program is aimed at students who wish to perfect their memorization and recitation under a teacher’s supervision, at their own pace and timetable. Before enrolling, the student should confirm the type of Ijazah and the narration or track that the program covers.

10. Alhuda Academy

Alhuda Academy provides online Quran and Arabic teaching. Its programs include Hifz, Tajweed and Quran Ijazah.

The academy states that its teachers hold Ijazah in Quran and Tajweed, that female teachers are available for female students, and that it serves students in different countries and time zones.

The program may suit those who wish to learn from home along a gradual path from the basics of reading and Tajweed to Ijazah.

11. Holy Quran Academy

Holy Quran Academy presents an online Quran Ijazah program with male and female teachers from Egypt.

According to the academy, the student recites to the teacher on a set timetable. The level is assessed before starting, and recitation and memorization are then followed until the program is completed and the Ijazah certificate is awarded.

Before enrolling, the student should ask which narration is studied, what the Ijazah requires, and the nature of the Sanad attached to it.

12. Al Quran Recitation Academy

Al Quran Recitation Academy presents online Quran Ijazah programs. They focus on reviewing memorization, correcting Tajweed and assessing the student’s level before the Ijazah stage.

The academy lists tracks for recitation in the narration of Hafs, teaching of Warsh, and a separate track for the ten Qiraat for students with a suitable level of recitation.

A program of this kind is better suited to a Hafiz or an advanced student moving from memorization and correction to the study of narrations and Qiraat.

A quick comparison of program types

Program type	Suitable for	Main aim
Learning to read	Beginners and children	Reading correctly
Noorani Qaida	Beginners and children	A foundation in pronunciation and reading
Hifz	Those who wish to memorize the Quran	Memorization and revision
Tajweed and recitation	Those who already read the Quran	Correcting mistakes and improving delivery
Ijazah	Huffaz and advanced students	Oral reception and Ijazah as the program defines it
Study of a narration	Specialising students	Learning one specific narration
The ten Qiraat	Advanced students	Studying the ten Qiraat by an established curriculum

The difference between learning the Quran and studying the Qiraat

The two should not be confused. Learning the Quran as a beginner is different from studying the science of the Qiraat.

A student usually begins with the letters and reading from the Mushaf, moves on to Tajweed and correcting recitation, and then to memorization and revision.

Studying the Qiraat is a more specialised stage. It concerns the variant readings, the narrations and the ways of delivery, and it requires a teacher or reciter with suitable qualifications in this field.

A platform should therefore not be chosen simply because it offers online Quran memorization, if the student’s specific aim is to study the ten Qiraat or one of the narrations.

Studying the ten Qiraat online

Several platforms announce online programs for the ten Qiraat, but the nature of the study differs from one to another.

Some programs focus on the minor ten Qiraat by way of al-Shatibiyyah and al-Durrah. Others offer the major ten Qiraat by way of Tayyibat al-Nashr. Some platforms grant Ijazah in one narration only and do not teach the full ten Qiraat.

Before enrolling, the student should confirm the following points:

• The Qiraat or narrations that the program covers.
• The curriculum or classical text used.
• Whether the student recites live to the teacher.
• Whether the program is designed for beginners or for advanced students.
• The conditions for moving to the Ijazah stage.
• Whether the Ijazah is granted in one narration or in a wider track.
• The number of lessons required each week.

How to choose a suitable website

The choice should not rest on a platform’s name or reputation alone. The program must match the student’s level and goal.

A beginner is best served by a program that concentrates on correct reading, Tajweed and foundations. A Hafiz who has mastered one narration can look for a more advanced program in Ijazah or the narrations.

It is also important to learn about the teacher’s qualifications, the method of oral reception, the number of lessons, the follow-up system and the available times.

For children, attention should also be given to the teaching method and to the teacher’s experience with the child’s age group. Successful online learning depends on how the content is delivered and followed up, and not on the content alone.

Online Qiraat study and children

Online study can suit children at the stages that match their level and needs, but a child does not need to begin with the Qiraat.

A child usually needs a sound foundation in reading first, followed by improvement in recitation, Tajweed and memorization. More specialised study can follow once the appropriate level has been reached, if it suits the child.

A program that progresses with the child’s age and level is preferable to advanced content introduced before the basics are mastered.

Obtaining a Quran Ijazah online

Some academies and platforms offer Ijazah programs online, but the conditions, duration and type of Ijazah differ from one program to another.

The student normally needs an advanced level in memorization, recitation and Tajweed, and then recites to the teacher according to the program’s requirements. There is consequently no single duration that applies to every student.

It is best to ask about the type of Ijazah, the narration, the Sanad and the completion requirements before enrolling, and not to rely on the word “Ijazah” alone when comparing programs.

Frequently asked questions

How do I begin studying the Qiraat?

Begin by assessing your level in reading, memorizing and reciting the Quran with Tajweed. If you are still at the foundation stage, strengthen your reading and Tajweed first, and then move to the narration or Qiraah you wish to study with a specialised teacher.

Do I need to memorize the Quran before studying the Qiraat?

This depends on the program and the stage you wish to reach. Some Qiraat and Ijazah programs are aimed at advanced students with strong memorization, while preparatory programs may help a student get ready for specialised study.

What is the difference between a narration and a Qiraah?

A Qiraah is attributed to one of the Imams of recitation. A narration (riwayah) is what was transmitted from that Imam by one of his narrators, such as Hafs from Asim or Warsh from Nafi. The student should identify precisely what is to be studied before choosing a program.

Can the ten Qiraat be learned online?

Yes. Some platforms announce online programs for the ten Qiraat, with tracks for the minor or the major ten. The curriculum, admission requirements and method of oral reception should be checked directly with the platform before enrolling.

Are there programs for women and girls?

Yes. Some academies provide programs for women or study with female teachers, although arrangements differ between platforms. It is advisable to confirm the study system and the availability of female teachers before booking.

Can the Quran be learned from home?

Yes. Many academies provide live online lessons in reading, Tajweed, Hifz and Ijazah, which allow the student to learn from home at the available times.

How to begin

The right choice begins with a clear goal. A parent who wishes a child to learn to read or to start Hifz should look for a foundation program suited to the child’s age. A student who already reads the Quran and wishes to improve recitation should choose a program specialising in Tajweed and correction.

A Hafiz who seeks to study a particular narration or the ten Qiraat should concentrate on specialised programs that state their curriculum, method of oral reception and Ijazah conditions clearly.

Noor Elbayan Academy offers online programs in Quran memorization, Arabic, Tajweed and reading, together with advanced tracks. The available programs, and the right starting point for each student, can be explored through the academy’s website.

No single program suits every student. The suitable platform is the one that matches the student’s current level, intended goal and preferred way of learning. It is best to define the goal first, and then to compare curricula, teachers and follow-up systems before enrolling.