Online courses

Online Arabic and Islamic courses

Azhar brings its teaching to learners everywhere through live online classes with experienced teachers of Arabic to non-native speakers.

Quranic Arabic

Read and understand the language of the Qur'an, learning core vocabulary, grammar and morphology through the verses themselves.

For: Learners who want to understand the Qur'an directly
Level: Beginner to advanced

Media Arabic

The Arabic of news, reports, interviews and broadcasting, with practice in reading, writing, translating and presenting.

For: Students, journalists, translators and professionals
Level: Intermediate to advanced

Communicative Arabic

Practical Modern Standard Arabic for real conversations, with listening, speaking, reading and writing taught together.

For: Beginners, school and college students
Level: Beginner to intermediate

Gulf Spoken Arabic

The everyday dialect of the Gulf countries for work, travel and life in the region.

For: People living in, or planning to work in, the Gulf
Level: Beginner to intermediate

Upcoming courses

Ten new online courses on the way

From hadith studies and Islamic finance to calligraphy and AI in research, these courses are being prepared now. Register your interest and we will let you know when enrolment opens.

Coming soon

Hadith Studies and Hadith Methodology

Introduce students to the principles used to understand and evaluate hadith reports.

Introduction to hadith sciences
Isnad and matn analysis
Hadith terminology
Understanding selected hadith with scholarly commentary

For Islamic studies students, imams, teachers, and serious independent learners.

Coming soon

Contemporary Fiqh and Islamic Finance

Connect classical jurisprudence with issues Muslims encounter in contemporary society.

Principles of Islamic jurisprudence (Usul al-Fiqh)
Islamic banking and finance fundamentals
Zakat, inheritance, and charitable endowments
Contemporary financial and ethical questions

For Finance professionals, Islamic studies graduates, community educators, and interested adults.

Coming soon

Islamic Studies for Children and Parents

A family-oriented online programme that makes foundational Islamic learning engaging and age-appropriate.

Quran reading and foundational tajwid
Prophetic stories and Islamic values
Seerah and everyday manners
Parenting and children's Islamic education

For Children, parents, and home educators.

Coming soon

Seerah, Islamic History, and Muslim Civilisation

Explore the Prophet's biography, Islamic intellectual traditions, and the contributions of Muslim societies to global civilisation.

Seerah through primary sources
Islamic history and major historical periods
Muslim contributions to science, literature, and philosophy
Historical source criticism

For General learners, teachers, students, and lifelong learners.

Coming soon

Islamic Calligraphy and Arabic Cultural Arts

A practical creative course that combines Arabic writing, artistic heritage, and cultural appreciation.

Arabic script and letter proportions
Introduction to Naskh and Ruq'ah styles
Islamic geometric design
Digital Arabic typography

For Artists, Arabic learners, designers, and cultural enthusiasts.

Coming soon

Training for Imams, Khateebs, and Islamic Educators

A professional development programme for people already serving Muslim communities.

Preparing effective Friday sermons
Teaching methods for Islamic studies
Public speaking and community communication
Addressing contemporary questions responsibly

For Imams, khateebs, madrasa teachers, and community leaders.

Coming soon

Academic Research and Arabic Manuscript Studies

Help students develop research skills and prepare for postgraduate study.

Research methodology in Arabic and Islamic studies
Academic writing and referencing
Reading classical manuscripts
Textual editing and critical editions

For University students, researchers, Arabic lecturers, and aspiring PhD scholars.

Coming soon

Artificial Intelligence for Islamic Education and Research

Teach students and educators how to use digital tools responsibly without compromising scholarly standards.

AI-assisted language learning
Research discovery and source verification
Arabic OCR and manuscript digitisation
Ethical use of AI, privacy, and academic integrity

For Faculty, researchers, students, and educational institutions.

Coming soon

Islamic Ethics, Leadership, and Professional Development

Translate Islamic ethical principles into practical skills for the workplace and community.

Ethics in business and professional life
Leadership, governance, and accountability
Conflict resolution and communication
Islamic perspectives on social responsibility

For Managers, entrepreneurs, university students, and professionals.

Coming soon

Comparative Religion and Interfaith Dialogue

Develop informed, respectful communication about Islam and other religious traditions.

Introduction to comparative religion
Islamic perspectives on religious diversity
Dialogue skills and responding to common questions
Religious literacy in multicultural societies

For Teachers, researchers, community representatives, and the wider public.

How the online courses work

Schedules, fees and certification details will be announced.

Live classes by video in small groups
Batches for learners in different time zones
Course materials and guided practice
Assessment and a completion certificate

Learn from anywhere

Live classes connect learners, wherever they live, with Azhar's teachers of Arabic to non-native speakers, in batches planned around different time zones.