Islamic studies for teens online: classes for teenagers 13 to 17
Murouj Academy's Islamic studies course for teenagers (ages 13 to 17) teaches the basics of Islam at a teen level: core beliefs, how to pray and fast, the life of the Prophet ﷺ, the stories of the prophets and good character. Classes are live and one-to-one, never recorded, and the first class is a free trial.
Islamic Studies for Teens at a glance
- Format
- Live, one-to-one, online; never recorded
- Who it's for
- Teenagers who want to learn the basics of Islam
- Suitable for ages
- Teens (13 to 17)
- Level
- Basic, general Islamic studies at a teen level, not in-depth scholarship
- Topics
- Core beliefs (aqeedah), the fiqh of worship, the life of the Prophet ﷺ (seerah), the stories of the prophets, and adab and character
- 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 girls and male teachers teach boys aged 13 to 17; Murouj matches a suitable available teacher
- Outcome
- A clear, teen-level grasp of what Muslims believe, how they worship and how they live
- Classroom
- Live, with a shared whiteboard, slides and videos; never recorded
What are Islamic studies for teenagers?
Islamic studies for teenagers teach the basics of Islam at a teen level: what Muslims believe, how they worship, the life of the Prophet ﷺ, the stories of the prophets and the character Islam teaches. It is for teens aged 13 to 17 who want clear, reliable basics and a place to ask their questions.
Murouj Academy teaches these Islamic classes for teenagers as a foundation course, not advanced scholarship. Classes are online, live and one-to-one, never recorded. Girls learn with female teachers and boys with male teachers, and the first class is a free trial.
Who is this course for?
Teens with questions about their faith
A calm place to ask what they really wonder about and get plain, reliable answers.
Teens who already read or memorize the Quran
Add the beliefs, worship and stories that sit behind the Quran they recite.
Girls
Always a female teacher, in a fully private one-to-one class.
Boys
A male teacher for boys aged 13 to 17, 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
The fiqh of worship
- Purification: wudu and ghusl
- Salah step by step, from the call to prayer to the final salam
- Fasting and the basics of Ramadan
- Zakat and charity in simple terms
The life of the Prophet ﷺ (seerah)
- His life in order, from his birth to Madinah
- His character and what teenagers can learn from it
Stories of the prophets
- The stories of Adam, Nuh, Ibrahim, Yusuf and Musa, peace be upon them
- What each story teaches about patience, honesty and trust in Allah
Adab and character
- Honesty, kindness and respect for parents, teachers and friends
- Modesty and good conduct at school and online
- Everyday du'as and the etiquette of daily life
Milestones along the way
- Explain the pillars of faith in your own words
- Make wudu and pray salah step by step
- Understand the basics of fasting and zakat
- Tell the main events in the life of the Prophet ﷺ and retell the stories of the prophets
- Use everyday du'as and good 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 five parts of the course cover?
Each part answers one plain question, and your teacher moves between them at your teen's pace.
| Part | The question | What you cover |
|---|---|---|
| Aqeedah | What do Muslims believe? | The pillars of faith, taught simply |
| Fiqh of worship | How do I worship? | Purification, salah, fasting and zakat |
| Seerah | Who was the Prophet ﷺ? | His life and character |
| Stories of the prophets | What can I learn from them? | Patience, honesty and trust in Allah |
| Adab | How do I live as a Muslim teen? | Manners, du'as and everyday conduct |
Does your teen also need to read the Quran? See Quran classes for kids and teens, Qaida classes for beginners and the online hifz program. For younger children there is Islamic studies for kids.
Is this a foundation course or advanced study?
It is a foundation course. Your teen learns the basics well and asks every question 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, the stories of the prophets and the guide to prayers in Islam for a first look. Adults can read about Quran classes for adults and Understand the Quran: basic tafsir.
How do the classes work?
One-to-one, never in a group
Your teen asks questions freely and gets real answers, and nobody shares the time.
A plan built around your teen
Topics follow your teen's questions and level, and the teacher adjusts the pace as you go.
Matched for you
Murouj matches a suitable available teacher for the 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.
Read what students and parents say on our reviews page.
Keep exploring
Free guides
Classes for your family
Our other courses
- Online Hifz Program: Quran Memorization
- Intensive Hifz Program: Daily Quran Classes
- Quran Revision Course (Muraja'ah)
- Learn Arabic Online
- Arabic for Kids
- Quranic Arabic Course
- Understand the Quran: Basic Tafsir for Adults
- Tajweed Classes
- Quran Recitation Correction
- Qaida Classes for Beginners
- Islamic Studies for Kids
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Answers about classes, teachers and the free trial. More on our facts page.
Ask us on WhatsAppWhat are Islamic studies for teenagers?
A course that teaches the basics of Islam at a teenage level: core beliefs ('aqidah), the fiqh of worship such as purification, salah and fasting, the life of the Prophet ﷺ (seerah), the stories of the prophets, and adab and character. Murouj Academy teaches it live and one-to-one, online.
Is this advanced Islamic scholarship?
No. It is basic, general Islamic studies for teens. It gives a solid base and clear answers, and it does not replace long study with scholars.
How is this different from Islamic studies for kids?
The kids course is for children, from young learners up, with stories and simple lessons. This course is for ages 13 to 17 and explains the same foundations at a teenage level, with room for the questions teens ask.
Will my daughter have a female teacher and my son a male teacher?
Yes. Girls are always taught by female teachers, and boys aged 13 to 17 are taught by male teachers, in a fully private one-to-one class.
Can a parent sit in on the class?
Mothers and sisters may sit in. Lessons are never recorded.
Does my teen need to read the Quran before starting?
No. Your teen can start Islamic studies with no earlier study. Many teens also take Quran classes, Tajweed or Arabic alongside, and the teacher can suggest an order after the free trial.
Are the classes recorded or in a group?
Neither. Every class is live and one-to-one, never recorded. Your teen can ask questions at any point.
How is my teen's teacher matched?
Murouj matches a suitable available teacher for the free trial class and switches if the fit is not right. After that your teen continues with that teacher. Murouj makes the match, and it is never random.
How long does the course last?
There is no fixed end date. The 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.