Every class is taught live and one-to-one by a qualified Shia teacher. Our faculty includes Hawza graduates from Qom, Najaf and Mashhad, certified Qaris, and Hafiz-e-Quran teachers who teach Quran, Tajweed and Fiqh-e-Jafria to children, teens and adults across the United States.
- 12qualified teachers
- 6female teachers
- 6male teachers
- 4teaching languages
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Female Shia Quran Teachers
Alimah Syeda Zahra Batool Rizvi
Lead Female Scholar — Female Fiqh & Advanced Tajweed
Teaches: Specialized Fiqh for Sisters (Taharah, Wudhu, Salat, Hijab), Advanced Tajweed rules
Qualifications
- Alimah Degree / Hawza Certification (Jamiat al-Zahra, Qom)
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
Alimah Syeda Zahra Batool has been mentoring young Shia women and young girls across North America for over a decade. She creates a comfortable, supportive environment where sisters can ask sensitive questions about practical religious duties with total confidence.
Syeda Fatimah Masooma Naqvi
Kids’ Qaida & Nazra Coordinator
Teaches: Early Learner Qaida, Phonics, Basic Kalimas, Short Surah Memorization
Qualifications
- Certified Quran Reciter & Early Childhood Education Specialist
- Diploma in Islamic Pedagogy
Syeda Fatimah has specialized training in early childhood instruction. She works with children aged 4–9 using digital whiteboards, gamified drills, and interactive storytelling to instill a love for the Holy Quran early in life.
Sr. Sukaina Al-Musawi
Quranic Arabic & Tafseer for Sisters
Teaches: Tafseer of Juz ‘Amma, Quranic vocabulary, Reflections on Dua Kumayl and Munajat
Qualifications
- B.A. in Islamic Studies
- Hawza Online Studies Certificate (Shia Jurisprudence & Quranic Exegesis)
Sr. Sukaina was raised and educated in the United States, giving her a native understanding of Western youth challenges. She conducts engaging interactive study circles that combine Tajweed correction with thematic discussions on Quranic wisdom.
Hafiza Syeda Zainab Bukhari
Girls’ Hifz & Tajweed Specialist
Teaches: Quran Memorization for Girls, Voice Modulation, Tajweed rules (Ghunnah, Ikhfa, Madd)
Qualifications
- Hafiza-e-Quran (Sanad with distinction)
- Certified in Tarteel & Qira’at
Hafiza Syeda Zainab conducts one-on-one memorization tracks for girls. Her step-by-step revision routine helps students build strong retention without academic burnout, emphasizing beautiful recitation following authentic Shia traditions.
Alimah Syeda Rubab Kazmi
Instructor — Akhlaq, Aqaid & Teens Mentorship
Teaches: Shia Fundamentals (Tawheed, Adl, Nabuwwah, Imamat, Qiyamat), Manners & Morals (Akhlaq), Biographies of the 14 Infallibles
Qualifications
- Hawza Graduate (Hauz-e-Ilmiyah Sister Section)
- Certification in Child & Adolescent Psychology
Alimah Syeda Rubab mentors teenage girls navigating identity, faith, and peer pressure in American schools. Her classes nurture strong Muslim-Shia identity through the moral teachings of the Ahlulbayt (a.s.).
Sr. Narjis Khatoon Al-Jafri
Beginners & Revert Quran Studies Instructor
Teaches: Adult Beginner Classes, Revert/Convert Quran Coaching, Step-by-Step Practical Salat Training
Qualifications
- Certified Islamic Studies Educator
- Diploma in Classical Arabic & Tajweed
Sr. Narjis specializes in working with adult learners and new converts who wish to learn Quran recitation and Jafari prayer rulings from scratch at a comfortable, patient, non-judgmental pace.
Male Shia Quran Teachers
Molana Syed Ali Naqvi
Senior Instructor — Fiqh-e-Jafria & Tajweed
Teaches: Fiqh-e-Jafria (Ahkam / jurisprudence according to the Grand Ayatollahs), Advanced Tajweed, Usul al-Fiqh
Qualifications
- Hawza Graduate (Al-Mustafa International University, Qom)
- M.A. in Islamic Studies
- Sanad & Ijazah in Hafs ‘an ‘Asim Recitation
Molana Syed Ali Naqvi brings over 8 years of experience teaching young North American Shia Muslims. He focuses on building a strong foundation in correct Makharij (pronunciation), daily Ahkam, and understanding the core rulings of Taharah and Salat.
Sheikh Muhammad Mahdi Al-Hussaini
Lead Quran & Tafseer Teacher
Teaches: Quran Recitation, Tafseer of Selected Surahs, Shia Aqaid (Theology)
Qualifications
- Hawza Diploma (Najaf al-Ashraf)
- B.A. in Comparative Religious Studies
Sheikh Muhammad Mahdi is passionate about mentoring youth and teenagers across US time zones (EST/CST/PST). His teaching style combines traditional Hawza methodologies with modern digital tools to make Quranic reflection engaging and accessible.
Syed Baqir Raza Kazmi
Quran Qari & Nazra Specialist
Teaches: Beginner Nazra, Tarteel, Hifz of Essential Surahs, Adhan & Duas recitation
Qualifications
- Certified Qari (International Quran Academy)
- B.S. in Education
- Specialization in Noorani/Madani Qaida for Kids
Syed Baqir specializes in teaching young beginners starting from the alphabet. He uses child-friendly interactive slides, positive reinforcement, and clear phonetic drilling to ensure young learners develop accurate pronunciation from day one.
Molana Syed Kumail Hassan Zaidi
Instructor — Islamic Ethics & Teen Fiqh
Teaches: Practical Ahkam for Teens (Bulugh/Puberty rites, Halal lifestyle, Fasting), Nahj al-Balagha reflections
Qualifications
- Hawza Studies (Al-Kisa Foundation / Jamia-tul-Muntazar)
- Diploma in Youth Counseling & Community Leadership
Molana Kumail focuses on bridging the gap between sacred Islamic teachings and Western daily life. His classes address practical day-to-day scenarios faced by high school and college students under Jafari jurisprudence.
Br. Syed Murtaza Rizvi
Hifz-ul-Quran & Revision Mentor
Teaches: Quran Memorization (Hifz), Retention Techniques, Phonetics
Qualifications
- Hafiz-e-Quran (Full Quran Memorization)
- Ijazah in Tajweed rules
- Academic background in Computer Science (US)
Br. Murtaza is a dedicated Hifz mentor who understands the academic pressures facing US students. He designs flexible memorization schedules with built-in spaced repetition so students retain their Hifz while keeping up with schoolwork.
Sheikh Abbas Al-Ghadiri
Arabic Grammar & Basic Quranic Translation
Teaches: Quranic Arabic, Vocabulary Breakdown, Shia Tarikh (History of the Ahlulbayt a.s.)
Qualifications
- B.A. in Arabic Language & Quranic Sciences
- Advanced Certificate in Fiqh Studies (Mashhad)
Sheikh Abbas helps students move beyond passive recitation to direct comprehension of the Quranic text. His curriculum breaks down vocabulary and grammar patterns alongside inspiring historical context from the lives of the Ma’sumeen (a.s.).
Questions parents ask about our teachers
Do you have female Shia Quran teachers?
Yes. Six of our twelve teachers are women, including an Alimah trained at Jamiat al-Zahra in Qom and a Hafiza-e-Quran. Girls and sisters can always request a female teacher for Quran, Tajweed, Hifz and Fiqh lessons.
Are your teachers qualified in Fiqh-e-Jafria?
Yes. Several of our teachers studied at Hawza seminaries in Qom, Najaf and Mashhad, and they teach Namaz, Taharah and daily Ahkam according to Jafari jurisprudence and the rulings of the Grand Ayatollahs.
Which teacher is best for a young child who is just starting?
Young beginners usually start with Syed Baqir Raza Kazmi or Syeda Fatimah Masooma Naqvi. Both specialize in Noorani Qaida, phonics and short Surahs, and Syeda Fatimah works with children aged 4 to 9.
What languages do your teachers speak?
All of our teachers teach in English. Many also speak Urdu, and some teach in Arabic or Farsi, so families can choose the language they are most comfortable with.
Can adults and new Muslims learn with your teachers?
Yes. Sr. Narjis Khatoon Al-Jafri teaches adult beginners and reverts step by step, from reading Arabic letters to performing Salat according to Jafari rulings, at a patient pace.
How do I choose a teacher?
Book a free trial class and tell us your child’s age, level and preferred times. We match beginners with Qaida specialists, Hifz students with our Hafiz and Hafiza mentors, and teens with teachers who focus on practical Ahkam.
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