Female Quran Teachers: Empowering Sisters for Learning in a Comfortable and Private Environment
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...