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Online Ijazah in Quran Recitation
Live one-to-one recitation with a teacher who holds an Ijazah in Tajweed and Qira'at. Here is what the path involves, what it asks of you, and what we cannot promise.
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What is an ijazah in Quran recitation?
An ijazah is a teacher's authorisation, passed down through a chain of teachers, to recite or teach the Quran in a particular recitation. Online, you recite live to a teacher who holds one. Saba Afzal holds an Ijazah in Tajweed and Qira'at; the first step is a free assessment.
Last updated: 5 November 2026
What an ijazah is, and what it is not
In the Quranic sciences, an ijazah is granted by a teacher who holds one, so each ijazah sits inside a chain of teachers. It is not a school diploma or a certificate of attendance. It records that the teacher has listened to you recite and is satisfied that you can transmit the recitation accurately. For that reason we do not promise that you will receive one, and we do not promise any timeline: the decision belongs to the teacher, and it follows your recitation, not the number of classes you have paid for.
Saba Afzal holds an Ijazah in Tajweed and Qira'at, and her classes are live and one-to-one over video, so she hears every word you recite and corrects it as it happens: careful listening, specific correction, and repetition until the recitation is right.
Recitation, one verse at a time
Recitation work is slow and exact. A passage is read aloud, listened to closely and corrected: the length of a vowel, the place a sound is made, where to stop. Follow Surat al-Fatihah verse by verse to see the kind of reading this path starts from.
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An open Quran on a rehal, the folding stand used for reading. Tap the book to be guided through Surat al-Fatihah, one verse at a time.
What the path involves
Paths differ from student to student, so treat this as an outline of the work involved, not a syllabus with dates.
| Stage | What happens | What it asks of you |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Free assessment | You recite in a free trial class; the teacher listens and gives frank feedback. | Choose a passage you know and read it as you normally would. |
| 2. Firm foundations | Fluent, accurate reading and the rules of Tajweed, including where each sound is made and its characteristics. | Regular practice between classes, and patience with repetition. |
| 3. Recitation to the teacher | You recite sections of the Quran aloud; the teacher corrects and may ask you to repeat until each section is right. | Consistent weekly classes, and preparing each section beforehand. |
| 4. Review and consolidation | Earlier sections are revisited so that the recitation stays reliable across the whole text. | Revision, much as in Hifz work. |
| 5. The teacher’s decision | If and when the teacher is satisfied, she decides whether to grant an ijazah, and she tells you plainly if more work is needed. | Accepting that the outcome and the pace are not guaranteed. |
Where are you now?
| Your level today | A sensible next step |
|---|---|
| I cannot read the Arabic script yet. | Start with Noorani Qaida. An ijazah is a long way off, and that is fine. |
| I read slowly or with mistakes I cannot name. | Work on fluency and Tajweed first, then ask for an assessment. |
| I read fluently and have studied Tajweed. | Book the free assessment and ask what the path would involve for you. |
| I have memorised some or all of the Quran. | Book the free assessment so the teacher can hear your recitation from memory. |
Studying recitation online: what to consider
Live video can carry recitation well, but only if the audio is good. Use headphones or a decent microphone, a quiet room and a stable connection, and have your own mushaf open. Some students prefer to receive an ijazah face to face, and that is a reasonable preference to weigh before you begin, and another reason we start with an assessment and no commitment.
Classes are not recorded, and every class is currently taught by Saba Afzal in English or Urdu. You can read how teachers are vetted on the safeguarding page, and if you would like to talk it over first, use the WhatsApp button below. To see which weekly times might work, find a class.
What it costs
There is no separate ijazah fee on this site. Classes are charged on the standard plans below, and longer classes usually give more room to recite larger portions in one sitting.
| Plan | Class length | Per class | Per month (20 classes) | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-Minute Class | 30 minutes | $4 | $76 | Choose any 2 topics to focus on |
| 1-Hour Class | 60 minutes | $9 | $180 | Choose any 5 topics to focus on |
| 90-Minute All-Inclusive Class | 90 minutes | $15 | $300 | Every topic included — nothing to choose |
Prices are in US dollars, billed monthly, Monday to Friday. Payment is by bank transfer.
See the pricing page for every detail, or make an offer if a standard plan does not fit.
Prefer to talk it through first?
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Frequently asked questions
Will I definitely receive an ijazah?
We cannot promise that. An ijazah is the teacher's own authorisation, given only when she is satisfied with your recitation, so it cannot be bought or guaranteed. What we can promise is an honest assessment of where you are and a clear picture of what the path would involve for you.
How long will it take?
There is no honest fixed answer, so we do not give one. It depends on your starting level, how much you can practise between classes and how many classes you take each week. The free assessment lets the teacher give you a realistic view of your own situation.
Do I need to have memorised the Quran?
Not necessarily to begin. What matters first is reading the Quran accurately and fluently. Whether memorisation is part of an ijazah depends on the kind of ijazah, and your teacher will explain what applies to you at the assessment.
Who would teach me?
Every class is currently taught by Saba Afzal, a female teacher who holds an Ijazah in Tajweed and Qira'at. You can read her profile on the teachers page before you book.
Is a free assessment really free?
Yes. It takes place as the free trial class: you recite, the teacher listens and gives feedback, and you are not asked for payment details.
How much does it cost?
We have not published a separate ijazah fee. Classes are charged on the standard plans: $4 per class on the 30-minute plan, $9 on the 1-hour plan and $15 on the 90-minute plan, each for 20 classes a month. The assessment will help decide which class length suits you.
Start with a free class
Meet your teacher, read a little together and see whether it feels right. There is nothing to pay and no obligation to continue.
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