The best online Quran classes for reverts are one-to-one, taught in English by a patient teacher who holds an ijazah, and built in the order a new Muslim actually needs: the Arabic of salah first, then reading the Quran from the letters, then meaning and tafseer, with the basics of belief and worship alongside. Expect 30-minute lessons 2 to 5 times a week, a free trial before you pay, and a female teacher if you are a sister and prefer one. At Quran Ayat, plans start at $40 (£35) a month in our Quran classes for adults, and every new student gets 25% off the first month.
Many reverts tell teachers the same thing in the first lesson: they feel behind. They see born Muslims recite fluently and think they will never catch up. They do. Adults learn to read faster than children, and a revert who studies with a plan often reads better than people who learned as children and never practised.
Every year at least 6 or 7 new Muslims join us, often more. Most come from the United States, then Canada, the UK and Australia. They usually start from zero, so we begin with worship: purification, how to make wudu, how to pray, and the five daily prayers (two rak’ahs for Fajr, four for Dhuhr, four for Asr, three for Maghrib and four for Isha). We teach the fiqh of prayer and the purpose behind each act of worship, so they practise with understanding and conviction. Alongside this, they learn to read the Quran. Today they know the basics of their deen, they read the Quran, and many have started memorizing. Some have completed Juz Amma with us, and others have gone as far as Surah At-Taghabun, each according to their effort.
Key Takeaways
- Learn in this order: the Arabic of salah, then reading from the letters, then meaning, with basic beliefs and worship alongside.
- One-to-one lessons in English suit most reverts better than group classes.
- Check the teacher’s ijazah, ask for a free trial, and ask whether a female teacher is available.
- Typical one-to-one prices run $40 to $100 a month for 30-minute lessons.
- A teacher who is patient with mistakes matters more than any curriculum.
What should a revert learn first?
Salah comes first, because it is due from the day of your shahadah. Our guide on how a new Muslim can pray before learning Arabic gives a 4-week plan. After that, a sensible path looks like this:
| Stage | What you learn | Typical time with a teacher |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Salah | Al-Fatihah, a short surah, the words of each position, tashahhud | 1 to 2 months |
| 2. Reading | Arabic letters and vowels with Noorani Qaida, then the mushaf | 2 to 3 months |
| 3. Short surahs | Juz Amma, read and partly memorized, with meanings | 3 to 6 months |
| 4. Tajweed | The core rules, applied to your recitation | Alongside stage 3 |
| 5. Meaning | Word-by-word meaning of what you recite, then tafseer | Ongoing |
Belief (aqeedah) and practical worship (fiqh: wudu, fasting, zakat) run alongside, in short lessons. Times assume 3 lessons a week. Faster or slower is fine.
What good online Quran classes for reverts include
A teacher who explains in your language. Arabic is the language of the Quran, but explanations should be in clear English. Ask in the trial how the teacher handles a student who knows nothing.
One-to-one lessons. A group class moves at the group’s pace. A revert often has questions they feel shy asking in front of others: about prayer, family, food, or something they read online. One-to-one gives room for that.
A qualified teacher. At minimum, strong tajweed and an ijazah with a chain of narration. At Quran Ayat, every teacher must hold an ijazah.
A female teacher on request. Many sisters prefer to learn with a woman. Our Quran classes for ladies are taught by female teachers.
Flexible times. Reverts often have work, children, or family who are not Muslim. Lessons should fit early mornings, evenings or weekends in your time zone.
A plan you can see. Ask what you will cover in the first three months.
One of the most common questions new Muslims ask us is: what happens to my past life? Will I be held accountable or punished for it? We answer with the words of the Prophet ﷺ that Islam wipes out what came before it (Sahih Muslim 121). When you accept Islam you begin a new life. From that moment, once you know what Islam teaches, you are responsible for your actions. As for what came before, Allah is Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.
Red flags
- The teacher rushes you through letters you have not mastered.
- Correction is harsh or makes you feel ashamed.
- You are pushed into long contracts before a trial.
- The teacher tells you rulings that sound extreme, or criticizes other Muslims, instead of teaching you the basics.
- No clear answer about the teacher’s qualifications.
A revert needs a teacher who makes them want to come back. If you leave the trial feeling small, keep looking.
One-to-one, group class or app?
| One-to-one teacher | Group class | App only | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correction | Every mistake, live | Some mistakes | Limited |
| Pace | Yours | The group’s | Self-paced |
| Room for personal questions | Full | Little | None |
| Cost | Highest | Lower | Lowest |
Apps are useful to practise between lessons. They cannot hear you recite and correct you. Our post on the pros and cons of learning Quran online covers this in more detail.
How much do online Quran classes for reverts cost?
One-to-one classes usually cost $40 to $100 a month for 30-minute lessons. At Quran Ayat:
| Plan (30-minute lessons) | Price per month |
|---|---|
| Weekends (8 classes) | $40 / £35 |
| 3 days a week (12 classes) | $50 / £45 |
| 4 days a week (16 classes) | $70 / £55 |
| 5 days a week (20 classes) | $80 / £65 |
New students get 25% off their first month. See all lesson lengths on our fees and plans page, and our guide on online Quran class prices for what changes the cost.
How to get the most from your classes
- Practise 10 to 15 minutes every day. Daily short practice beats one long session.
- Use what you learn in salah the same day. It fixes the words in memory.
- Read the meaning in English of every surah you learn. Our guide to how much Arabic you need to understand the Quran shows how understanding grows.
- Keep one mushaf and one teacher, at least for the first months.
- Ask everything. No question about Islam is too basic for a good teacher.
For a full timeline from zero to fluent reading, see our guide to learning the Quran as an adult.
Starting with Quran Ayat
Our one-to-one online Quran classes for adults start from the letters if you need them, with male and female teachers. For belief, worship and salah, our Islamic classes for adults are taught in English with no Arabic required. If you can’t read Arabic yet, the Quran reading course for beginners is the first step. Book a free trial class, tell the teacher you are a new Muslim, and they will plan the lessons around you in our Quran classes for adults.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way for a revert to learn the Quran? Start with the Arabic of salah, then learn to read with a teacher one-to-one, then add meaning and tafseer.
Can a revert learn the Quran without knowing Arabic? Yes. You learn to read the Arabic script first, and understand the meaning through translation and tafseer while your Arabic grows.
How long does it take a revert to read the Quran? With a teacher and 3 to 5 short lessons a week, most adults read the mushaf in about 2 to 3 months.
Are there female Quran teachers for sisters who are new to Islam? Yes. Ask for a female teacher when you book the trial.
How much do online Quran classes for new Muslims cost? Usually $40 to $100 a month for 30-minute one-to-one lessons. Quran Ayat plans start at $40 (£35).
Do I need to learn Arabic grammar? Not at the start. Reading, salah and meaning come first. Grammar helps later if you want to understand the Arabic directly.
Written by Sheikh Adel Rizk (Abu Ahmad), Quran teacher at Quran Ayat.
