Itqan
We teach for depth and retention, not surface-level display.
About us
Authentic Qur’anic education shouldn’t depend on where you live.
Ummah Academy was founded on one conviction: every Muslim deserves authentic Qur’anic teaching, wherever they are. We bring Al-Azhar’s thousand-year tradition to families who need flexibility.
Our teaching family100+ Al-Azhar teachers
1,000+years of Al-Azhar scholarship
Our vision
Every Muslim, back to Allah’s Book.
Not for display recitation, but for genuine mastery (Itqan), deep reflection (Tadabbur) and a heartfelt connection with Allah’s words. Authentic knowledge should never be a privilege of geography — in London, Toronto, Sydney or Dubai, you deserve the quality Al-Azhar has protected for over a millennium.
Tadabbur
Every lesson connects the student with the meaning of what they learn.
For the whole Ummah
Our name is our promise: to serve every member of the community, anywhere.
How we began
- 2022The seed
Our founder saw Muslim families in the West struggling to find qualified teachers — relying on uncertified volunteers or expensive, inflexible local schools.
- 2023The solution
We began recruiting directly from Al-Azhar University, focusing on scholars with Ijazahs and documented chains.
- 2024Launch
We launched with 20 teachers and 150 students in 12 countries; our first Ijazah went to a student in the UK within the year.
- 2025Growth
100+ teachers, 1,000+ students in 50+ countries, and the launch of Ummah Cubs for children 5+.
- 2026Today
400+ live teaching hours a month, 12+ Ijazahs granted and a Family Portal.
Our name, our mission
What does “Ummah” mean?
In the Qur’an, “Ummah” (أمة) is the global community of believers, united by faith. Our name is a promise: this academy exists to serve every member of it.
- 50+countries
- 1K+students
- 100+teachers
- 12+Ijazahs
What makes us different
| Aspect | Ummah Academy | Typical platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers | Al-Azhar graduates with a verified Ijazah and Sanad | Volunteers or uncertified tutors |
| Format | 100% live 1-on-1 with instant correction | Pre-recorded videos or large groups |
| Memorisation | Itqan: thematic grouping and Tadabbur | Quantity over quality |
| Arabic | Qur’anic Arabic linked to classical texts | Generic Arabic, disconnected from scripture |
| Progress | A report after every session | No systematic follow-up |
| Scheduling | Around the clock, every time zone | Fixed slots that ignore Western schedules |
The Itqan method — mastery over display
Thematic verse grouping
Verses grouped by theme and meaning, so students understand context.
Real-time Makhraj correction
Live 1-on-1 lessons let teachers correct articulation instantly.
Progressive levels
Three defined levels with measurable milestones in every track.
The Sanad
Ijazah graduates receive a documented chain back to the Prophet ﷺ.
A thousand years of Al-Azhar
Founded in 970 CE, Al-Azhar is one of the world’s oldest universities and a global reference in Qur’anic sciences. Every Ummah Academy teacher carries this living tradition into your home.
- Ijazah with Sanad back to the Prophet ﷺ
- Al-Azhar degree verification on request
- Teaching in Arabic and English
- Female teachers for women and children
A certificate for every level
Every student receives a completion certificate at the end of each level; Ijazah students receive a documented Sanad.
Begin today — free
Join our family.
Your first two sessions are completely free — feel the difference for yourself.
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