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Minhaj tutors are qualified, carefully vetted, and chosen because they teach with warmth, structure, and respect for what it means to raise Muslim children in the West.

Yomna Sherif — Quran & Tajweed Tutor at Minhaj Kids
Yomna Sherif
Quran & Tajweed Tutor
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Qualifications
Ijazah in Quranic recitation — Hafs 'an 'Asim (2017) · Hafidha with proper Tajweed
Experience teaching in structured classroom and online settings
Arabic · English (C1) · German (B2)
Calm, structured Tajweed lessons with patient step-by-step correction
What they bring
Teaches Tajweed and recitation with a calm, structured approach
Builds confidence in beginners through patient, step-by-step correction
Delivers clear, organised lessons that help children progress steadily
Samar Samy — Quran & Islamic Education Tutor at Minhaj Kids
Samar Samy
Quran & Islamic Education Tutor
QuranIslamic StudiesArabic
Qualifications
Quran memorisation and Islamic education specialist
Seven years teaching Quran memorisation and Islamic education online
Arabic mother tongue · confident English reading, writing, and speaking
Lesson planning · classroom management · parent communication
What they bring
Experienced in live online Islamic education for Muslim children
Engages learners with warmth while keeping classes focused and productive
Supports positive behaviour, motivation, and steady weekly progress
Fatema Nusair — Islamic Studies & Character Education Tutor at Minhaj Kids
Fatema Nusair
Islamic Studies & Character Education Tutor
Islamic StudiesAkhlaqArabic
Qualifications
Diploma in Educational Psychology (Notting Hill College)
Eight years teaching moral education and Arabic in international schools
Arabic native · English for international classroom communication
Montessori · gamification · positive behaviour support
What they bring
Led character-building programmes for primary and middle school students
Connects Islamic values with everyday behaviour in age-appropriate lessons
Trusted for open communication with parents and a student-centred classroom
Esraa Elshahat — Quran, Tajweed & Arabic Tutor at Minhaj Kids
Esraa Elshahat
Quran, Tajweed & Arabic Tutor
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Qualifications
BA in Languages & Translation, Simultaneous Interpreting (English) — Al-Azhar University (2021) · over 25 juz' memorised
Teaches Quran memorisation, recitation correction and Arabic to non-Arabic-speaking children and adults, after a first year with native Arabic speakers
Arabic native · English fluent, with a degree in simultaneous interpreting
Tajweed explained directly in English · custom material per student · written summary after every lesson
What they bring
Teaches tajweed rules in English, with no translation layer between the rule and the student
Builds each learner's material to their own level, and follows up between lessons
Simplifies tafsir for students with no Arabic background without diluting the meaning
Sara Emad — Quran & Islamic Studies Tutor at Minhaj Kids
Sara Emad
Quran & Islamic Studies Tutor
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Qualifications
Quran Teaching Course — Zamzam Academy · Bachelor of Dentistry, Ain Shams University (2024)
Teaches Qa'ida, Tajweed, Quran memorisation and Islamic Studies online, including two years with non-Arabic speakers
Arabic native · English good
Interactive lessons and educational games · methods adapted to each age and level
What they bring
Specialises in Qa'ida, Tajweed and memorisation for young learners
Uses educational games and visual activities to keep children engaged
Adapts lesson methods to each student's age, level and pace
Aya Al Refaiey — Quran, Arabic & Islamic Studies Tutor at Minhaj Kids
Aya Al Refaiey
Quran, Arabic & Islamic Studies Tutor
QuranTajweedArabicIslamic Studies
Qualifications
Tajweed instructor · Quran, Arabic and Islamic Studies tutor
Over seven years teaching online — more than 200 students across 10+ countries, in one-to-one private classes
Arabic native · teaches Arabic to non-Arabic speakers
Personalised lesson plans · beginner-friendly Tajweed · online study circles and workshops
What they bring
Specialises in teaching revert and non-Arab Muslim women to recite with correct Tajweed
Takes complete beginners through Arabic letters, pronunciation and reading fluency
Plans each lesson around the student's own goals and pace, building confidence over time
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