Islamic studies course online for adults
Murouj Academy's Islamic studies course online gives adults a clear foundation in Islam: the core beliefs, how to purify yourself, pray and fast, the life of the Prophet ﷺ and good manners. Classes are live and one-to-one, never recorded. Women learn with female teachers, men with male teachers, and the first class is free.
Islamic Studies for Adults at a glance
- Format
- Live, one-to-one, online; never recorded
- Who it's for
- Adults (18 and over) who want to learn the basics of Islam
- Suitable for ages
- Adults (18 and over)
- Level
- A foundation course in basic Islamic studies, not advanced scholarship
- Topics
- Core beliefs (aqeedah), worship basics (fiqh), the life of the Prophet ﷺ (seerah) and Islamic manners
- Starting point
- No earlier study needed; your teacher checks your level in the free trial
- Schedule
- 30, 45 or 60 minutes; 2 to 5 classes a week
- Teachers
- Native Arabic speakers who teach Islamic studies
- Teacher matching
- Female teachers teach women and male teachers teach men; Murouj matches a suitable available teacher
- Outcome
- A clear, confident grasp of what Muslims believe, how they worship and how they live
- Classroom
- Live, with a shared whiteboard, slides and videos; never recorded
What is an Islamic studies course online?
An Islamic studies course teaches the basics of Islam in simple terms: what Muslims believe, how they worship, the life of the Prophet ﷺ and the manners Islam teaches. It is for adults who want clear, reliable basics, whether you are new to Islam or want to revisit what you learned long ago.
Murouj Academy teaches it as a foundation course, not advanced scholarship. Classes are live and one-to-one, never recorded. Women learn with female teachers and men with male teachers, and the first class is a free trial.
Who is this course for?
Adults new to Islam
A calm start in simple terms, at your pace, with a teacher who answers your questions.
Muslims revisiting the basics
Fill the gaps in what you were taught as a child, and understand the reasons behind what you do.
Women
Always a female teacher, in a fully private one-to-one class.
Men
Always a male teacher, one-to-one.
What will you learn?
Your teacher builds a personalized curriculum from these stages, starting from your level.
Core beliefs ('aqidah)
- The six pillars of faith
- Who Allah is, and what it means to believe in Him
- Angels, the books, the messengers and the Day of Judgement
Worship basics (fiqh)
- Purification: wudu and ghusl
- Salah step by step, from the call to prayer to the final salam
- Fasting: the basics of Ramadan and common questions
The life of the Prophet ﷺ (seerah)
- His life in order, from his birth to Madinah
- His character and what we learn from it
Islamic manners (adab and akhlaq)
- Honesty, kindness and respect for family and neighbours
- Everyday du'as and the etiquette of daily life
Milestones along the way
- Explain the pillars of faith in your own words
- Know how to make wudu and pray salah step by step
- Understand the basics of fasting
- Tell the main events in the life of the Prophet ﷺ
- Use everyday du'as and manners with confidence
How fast you progress depends on your starting point, age, weekly classes and practice. Your teacher sets a plan after the free trial class and reviews it with you.
What do the four parts of the course cover?
Each part answers one plain question, and your teacher moves between them at your pace.
| Part | The question | What you cover |
|---|---|---|
| Aqeedah | What do Muslims believe? | The pillars of faith, taught simply |
| Fiqh (worship basics) | How do I worship? | Purification, salah and fasting |
| Seerah | Who was the Prophet ﷺ? | His life and character |
| Adab (manners) | How do I live as a Muslim? | Manners, du'as and everyday conduct |
Want to read the Quran too? See Qaida classes for beginners and Quran classes for adults. To understand the Quran you recite, see Understand the Quran: basic tafsir. For children there is Islamic studies for kids.
Is this a foundation course or advanced study?
It is a foundation course. You learn the basics well and ask every question you have, in plain words. It does not replace long study with scholars, and it does not try to cover every detail of every topic.
Read the rules of Islam and the guide to prayers in Islam for a first look.
How do the classes work?
One-to-one, never in a group
You ask questions and get real answers, and nobody shares your time.
A plan built around you
Topics follow your questions and level, and your teacher adjusts the pace as you go.
Matched for you
Murouj matches a suitable available teacher for your free trial class and switches if the fit is not right. Never random.
Zoom, Google Meet or Halqora
Live in your time zone on Zoom, Google Meet or Halqora, Murouj's classroom software. Never recorded.
Lessons are 30, 45 or 60 minutes, with the number a week agreed when you book (see the class plans page). For times in your time zone, see our pages for the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands and Australia.
Not sure where to start?
Book a free trial class: your teacher checks your level and suggests a first step.
Meet some of our teachers
Every teacher is a native Arab and teaches live online. Murouj matches you with a suitable teacher for the free trial class: female teachers for women and girls, male teachers for men.
Amani M.
Female teacher
Ijazah in Quran recitation (Hafs 'an 'Asim) and ijazahs in Matn al-Jazariyyah and Tuhfat al-Atfal. Teaches Quran, tajweed and Islamic studies.
Abrar R.
Female teacher
Al-Azhar University graduate. Teaches Quran, tajweed, Arabic and Islamic studies to children, teens and adults.
Noha A.
Female teacher
Ijazah in Quran recitation from a qualified shaykh. Has memorized the whole Quran and trained to teach the Nour Al-Bayan Qaidah.
Mohammad S.
Male teacher
Bachelor's degree in Islamic Studies from Al-Azhar University. Has memorized the whole Quran and teaches non-Arabic speakers from the basics up.
Mohab A.
Male teacher
Student at Al-Azhar University who has memorized the whole Quran. Teaches boys and men Quran, tajweed, Arabic and Islamic studies.
Why one-to-one with a native Arab teacher?
- Your whole lesson. The teacher hears every letter you recite, and nobody shares your time.
- Your pace and plan. A personalized curriculum built around your level, goals and time zone.
- A native Arab teacher. Arabic sounds modeled as a first-language speaker says them. Each profile states the teacher's own studies and ijazah, if any.
- Privacy and comfort. Women and girls learn with female teachers, and men with male teachers.
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Ask us on WhatsAppWhat is an Islamic studies course online?
A course that teaches the basics of Islam in simple terms: core beliefs ('aqidah), worship such as purification, salah and fasting (fiqh), the life of the Prophet ﷺ (seerah) and Islamic manners. Murouj Academy teaches it live and one-to-one.
Is this advanced Islamic scholarship?
No. It is a foundation course in basic Islamic studies. It gives you a solid base and clear answers, and it does not replace long study with scholars.
Do I need any background to start?
No. Your teacher checks your level in the free trial class and starts from where you are, whether you are new to Islam or want to revisit the basics.
Are the classes recorded or in a group?
Neither. Every class is live and one-to-one, never recorded. You can ask questions at any point.
Will I have a female teacher?
Yes, if you are a woman. Female teachers teach women, and male teachers teach men, in a fully private one-to-one class.
How is my teacher matched?
Murouj matches a suitable available teacher for the free trial class and switches if the fit is not right. After that you continue with that teacher. Murouj makes the match, and it is never random.
Can new Muslims take this course?
Yes. It is written for adults who are new to Islam or new to studying it, and the teacher explains each topic from the start.
Can I study Islamic studies and the Quran together?
Yes. Many adults add Qaida classes to learn to read the Quran, or Tajweed later. Your teacher can suggest an order after the free trial.
How long does the course last?
There is no fixed end date. Your teacher sets a personal plan after the free trial class and reviews it with you.
Is the first class free?
Yes, a free trial with the teacher, before you choose a package.
Ready to begin?
Your free trial class is with a teacher Murouj matches to you, and if the fit is not right, Murouj switches to another teacher. Women and girls always learn with female teachers.