Shia Quran Academy

Last month my friend Maryam shared something with me that broke my heart. She'd wanted to learn proper Quran recitation her entire life as an adult, but every time she'd looked into classes, she felt uncomfortable. "All the teachers that were available were men," she explained. "And I just... I couldn't bring myself to make mistakes in front of them. "I was unable to ask the questions that I needed to ask." She's not alone. This is the same situation faced by thousands of Muslim women in the world. They want to make more of a connection with the Quran, learn the Tajweed or even learn Hifz but the learning environment doesn't feel right for them. This is exactly why female Quran teachers have become so important in Islamic education - and why more and more sisters are looking to the online platforms where they can find qualified women teachers who understand them and their special needs. Why Female Shia Quran Teachers are Important It's A...

 Ramadan stands out as the most important month for Muslims around the world, as it provides the opportunity to engage oneself with the holy Quran and the teachings of Shia Islam. Ramadan is a special month as millions of Muslims across the world prepare themselves for fasting, a divine commandment for Muslims to abstain from eating, drinking, and physical relations from dawn to dusk. The practice of fasting requires deep knowledge and understanding of the rules of fasting, without which one would not be able to observe it correctly. The month is spiritually more important not only because of the practice of fasting and intense worship, but also because it is the month that the holy Quran was revealed to the holy Prophet. This month is treated by Muslims as a gift from the Almighty God for preparing themselves to get closer to Him by cleansing their hearts from impurities and contaminations accrued from the past years. In homes, parents and elders organize small gatherings where a...