Quran Ijazah for Women Online With a Qualified Female Teacher
| Teacher | A female teacher who holds an Ijazah with a connected Sanad |
|---|---|
| Format | Live one-to-one lessons, just the student and her teacher |
| Type of Ijazah | By sight from the Mushaf, or from memory |
| Lesson times | In your own time zone, around your day |
| Getting started | A free 30-minute trial lesson, plus a second free lesson with another teacher if the first is not the right fit |
Many women dream of carrying a connected Sanad in the Quran, but home, children and work, or the lack of a qualified female teacher nearby, can postpone that dream for years. Studying online has removed many of these obstacles. In this article we explain how you can earn an Ijazah from home, and what you need before you begin.
Women and the Sanad in Islamic history
Women have long played a role in transmitting the Quran and knowledge. The Mothers of the Believers (may Allah be pleased with them) were a reference for the Companions and their students, and after them came many female scholars and reciters who carried chains of transmission and taught others. A woman seeking an Ijazah is nothing new; she continues a path walked by many before her.
Why choose an Ijazah with a female teacher?
- More comfort when reciting: the student recites aloud and learns the correct delivery without embarrassment.
- Freedom with the camera: reading to a female teacher keeps the student comfortable if the teacher needs to see mouth movements to correct articulation.
- Understanding of her circumstances: a female teacher understands the busy life of a mother, wife or working woman and helps her build a realistic plan.
- A close role model: seeing a woman who carries the Sanad and teaches others encourages the student to keep going.
How to earn an Ijazah online, step by step
- A trial lesson to assess your level: the teacher listens to your recitation and memorisation and decides whether you can start the full reading straight away or need a correction stage first.
- Choosing the type of Ijazah: by sight if you have not finished memorising, or from memory if you are a Hafiza. We explain the difference in Ijazah by sight or from memory.
- A fixed schedule: you agree with your teacher on the number of weekly lessons and their times.
- The full reading to your teacher: you read a set portion in each lesson, and your teacher corrects every mistake before you move on.
- The exam and the Ijazah: after completing the full reading, your teacher tests you and then writes your Ijazah with her Sanad. Details of the exam are in The Quran Ijazah exam.
How to balance the Ijazah with home and work
- Choose a fixed, quiet time: after Fajr, after the children sleep, or during a work break. Consistency matters more than length.
- Start with two lessons a week: enough for steady progress without pressure, and you can add lessons later.
- Prepare before each lesson: ten minutes of revising the passage makes the lesson far more productive.
- Do not worry about short breaks: pregnancy, birth and travel are normal parts of life; you can pause lessons and resume with the same teacher.
Is reading to a teacher online valid?
Many reciters consider that reading to a male or female teacher through a live audio and video connection achieves the required oral transmission, because the teacher hears the student and corrects her on the spot. What matters is that the reading is complete and direct, not only through audio recordings.
How much does an Ijazah cost for women?
The price is the same for men and women: lesson fees start from $25 a month for 8 lessons taught in Arabic ($40 when taught in English or French), and the Ijazah fee is $100, paid once on receipt. Details are in The cost of a Quran Ijazah online.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to memorise the whole Quran to get an Ijazah?
No, you can earn an Ijazah by sight from the Mushaf. An Ijazah from memory does require complete memorisation.
Can my daughter start with me?
Yes, and lessons are one-to-one for each student. For young girls we usually start with foundations and memorisation before the Ijazah.
How long does the Ijazah take?
It depends on your level and the number of lessons; we explain how to estimate it in How long does a Quran Ijazah take.
Start today
Book a free 30-minute trial lesson from the Ijazah track page and choose “woman / girl” in the form so your lesson is with a female teacher. If the teacher is not the right fit, you get a second free lesson with another teacher.
