Our vision
To teach the Qur'an and the Islamic sciences well enough that students memorise, understand and live by the Book of Allah — and to become a global academy that carries authentic knowledge to whoever asks for it.
أكاديمية دار السلام
Dar Al–Salam Academy
Where hearts meet the Qur'an
0+
hours in the company
of the Book of Allah
of the Book of Allah
1 : 1
one teacher, one student,
every single lesson
every single lesson
إِجازة
with a sanad connected
back to the Prophet ﷺ
back to the Prophet ﷺ
First session, freely given
Certified Al-Azhar tutors
Flexible times, any timezone
Fees returned, no questions
Students in the UK, USA and beyond
Ijazah with connected sanad
Who we are
A name taken from Paradise
Dar Al-Salam is one of the names of Paradise — the Abode of Peace. We teach the Qur'an, Tajweed, the Ten Qira'at and the Islamic sciences with care and precision, in an atmosphere built on sincerity and calm. Every student works one to one with a tutor who knows their level, their pace and their goal.
How we teach
One teacher, one student, one path. Lessons are live, the pace follows the student, and mastery is checked before moving on — never assumed.
Who we teach
Children, teenagers and adults, men and women, in any timezone — and above all non-native Arabic speakers who want to read their Book properly.
A word from our students
Read their stories
What we teach
Three programs, one path
Each one runs at beginner, intermediate and advanced level. Start with whichever you need — many students combine two.
Most requested
The Qur'an Program
Memorisation, applied Tajweed, the Ten Qira'at, and step-by-step preparation for an Ijazah with a connected chain back to the Prophet ﷺ.
Arabic Language
From recognising the letters to reading classical texts unaided — grammar, morphology and vocabulary taught so the Qur'an opens up in its own words.
Islamic Studies
Aqeedah, Fiqh, Hadith, Seerah and Tafsir, taught at the student's own level and tied back to how they actually live day to day.
Getting started
Three steps to your first lesson
1
Book the free trial
Message us on WhatsApp or send the form below with a time that suits you. No payment, no commitment.
2
Meet your tutor
You recite, they listen, and together you agree what to fix first and how many hours a week that needs.
3
Begin your study
Lessons begin at the times you set. Parents receive regular word of how their child is progressing, and the hours change as the student grows.
Why Dar Al-Salam
What makes the difference
Elite Azhari tutors
Graduates of Al-Azhar University who studied in the Higher Institutes of Qira'at under recognised scholars, holding Ijazahs with unbroken chains of narration back to the Prophet ﷺ.
Several have placed among the top competitors internationally, and all teach in fluent English.
For everyone, everywhere
Students of all ages and backgrounds across the globe — children, adults, men and women — and especially those who do not speak Arabic at home.
Raising youth on Qur'an and Sunnah
Young students are guided through adolescence with faith intact — protected from what pulls them away, and grown into upright people who carry the light of what they have learned.
Parents stay in the loop
Regular follow-ups tell you exactly where your child stands in both memorisation and comprehension — not a grade at the end of the term, but an ongoing conversation.
A plan built around you
Mastery and understanding together, in a calm and spiritual setting — with scheduling flexible enough to survive work, school and time differences.
Certification and Ijazah
Complete your memorisation to standard and you receive an Ijazah with a strong, connected chain of narration.
Recite accurately from the Mushaf without memorising and you receive a certified Tajweed proficiency certificate from the academy.
In their words
Stories from our students
Three months ago I enrolled my seven-year-old son, and the change in his learning and his character has been remarkable. He reads the Qur'an fluently now and has started memorising it with love.
Oghadi's motherUnited Kingdom
This academy changed me a lot in a short time. In two months my recitation improved greatly and I moved up into higher-level Tajweed lessons.
Sumayyah, 20United Kingdom
I could barely recognise the Arabic letters. Now I read the Qur'an fluently with Tajweed. Ustadh Mohamed is patient, sincere and truly dedicated.
Yanis, 20United Kingdom
He taught me the Qur'an until I became fluent, when before I could not even recognise the letters. He also taught me Fiqh, Hadith, Tafsir and the Seerah.
Marwan, 15United States
When my son joined he could barely recognise the letters. He has now completed Surah Al-Baqarah, reading fluently — and his manners have improved just as much.
Umm SulaymanUnited Kingdom
Disciplined, patient, precise and sincere. His way of explaining is clear and rare to find. By Allah's grace I mastered the recitation of Imam Hamzah.
Hudhayfah Hayan, 19United States
Plans
A rhythm that suits your week
The same rate across all three programs. Choose the hours your week allows, then write to us on WhatsApp or by email — we reply the same day.
Qur'an Program
Memorisation · Tajweed · Qira'at · Ijazah
One-to-one · first lesson free
Arabic Language
Noor Al-Bayan · Reading · Nahw · Sarf
One-to-one · first lesson free
Islamic Studies
Aqeedah · Fiqh · Hadith · Seerah · Tafsir
One-to-one · first lesson free
If the lessons are not right for you, your fees are returned without question, and you may change your hours or times at any point by writing to us.
Before you book
Questions we're asked most
Do I need to know Arabic to start?
No. Most of our students are non-native speakers. Every tutor teaches in English, and beginners start from the letters themselves using Al-Qaidah An-Noraniah or Noor Al-Bayan.
Is the first lesson really free?
Yes. The trial session is free and carries no obligation. You meet the tutor, we assess your current level, and you decide afterwards whether to continue.
Who teaches at Dar Al-Salam Academy?
Graduates of Al-Azhar University who studied in the Higher Institutes of Qira'at under recognised scholars. They hold Ijazahs with unbroken chains of narration back to the Prophet ﷺ, and they speak fluent English.
What ages do you accept?
Children, teenagers and adults, men and women. Lesson material and pace are matched to the student's age and starting level.
Can I earn an Ijazah?
Yes. Students who complete memorisation to the required standard receive an Ijazah with a connected chain of narration. Students who recite accurately from the Mushaf without memorising receive a certified Tajweed proficiency certificate.
How much do lessons cost?
Plans start at £32 per month for one hour a week and run to £128 per month for four hours a week. Prices are shown in pounds and US dollars, and the same rate applies to all three programs.
What if the lessons are not right for me?
If it is not right for you, your fees are returned without question. Schedules are also flexible, so you can change your lesson times or move to a different weekly plan by messaging us.
Do parents receive progress reports?
Yes. Tutors follow up with parents regularly so you can see how memorisation and comprehension are developing, and raise anything you want addressed.
Get in touch
Book your free trial lesson
Tell us the student's age, what they want to learn and a time that suits you. We usually reply within a few hours.