Online Quran Classes in Houston: After-School Lessons in Central Time
Murouj Academy teaches Houston-area children and adults the Quran online, one-to-one on video. The teachers are native Arabic speakers, and they work to US hours, which makes after-school lessons in Central time possible. This page covers Houston, Sugar Land, Katy and the surrounding suburbs.
Murouj Academy for Houston families at a glance
| At a glance | Houston and suburbs |
|---|---|
| Lessons | Live video at home, so nobody drives across Houston to attend. |
| Teachers | Native Arabic speakers who also speak English; some hold an ijazah. |
| Clock | Central time: CST in winter, CDT in summer. |
| Usual slots | Weekdays after school and Saturday; early mornings subject to teacher availability. |
After-school slots in Central time
Our teachers work to US hours, so a Houston school afternoon is a normal teaching hour for them, and before-school and weekend slots are available too.
| Houston time | What it suits |
|---|---|
| Weekdays 4:00 to 8:00 pm | After school and extracurriculars, the core window |
| Weekdays 6:30 to 7:30 am | Before school, subject to teacher availability |
| Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm | Weekend lessons |
Slots are confirmed at the free trial.
Houston's community and school calendars
Houston is home to the largest Muslim community in Texas (Islam in Houston). Families in Sugar Land, Katy and the other suburbs use the same Central time and book in the same way.
Houston Independent School District's Eid holiday has changed from year to year: it was added in 2023, dropped for 2025 to 2026, and in 2026 to 2027 falls during spring break (CAIR-Houston). We cannot promise a school closure for Eid in any district, so check your own school's calendar and tell your teacher about days off.
About ijazah and "Quran academy" in Houston
If you are looking for a Quran academy with certified teachers, here are the facts:
- Teachers are native Arabic speakers, and some hold an ijazah. We never say all of them do.
- Each teacher's profile states their own studies and any ijazah. See the teacher profiles and our explanation of ijazah types.
- You try a teacher in a free class before you commit, and keep that teacher once you do.
Which age groups and courses suit Houston students?
- Early kids, 5 to 8: the Qaida and first reading.
- Kids, 9 to 12: reading with tajweed and a part-time hifz plan after school.
- Teens, 13 to 17: recitation correction and memorisation around exams.
- Adults, 18 and over: evening lessons for tajweed and Arabic; see adult Quran classes.
Girls and women
Houston girls and women are taught by female teachers only. Murouj Academy follows the Islamic privacy rule: when a female teacher teaches a female student, no non-mahram man can see the student. Read about privacy in our lessons and the female Quran teachers.
What families say
Murouj Academy's 30 Google reviews (as of October 2026) do not name Houston. This one is from a parent of children enrolled with us.
"The teachers are not only highly knowledgeable but also incredibly kind, patient, and child-friendly. They know how to keep kids engaged and make learning the Quran a fun and enjoyable experience."
Hamida Faiez, Google review
Other US pages
The United States page covers every time zone. Central-time families may also like the pages for Dallas and Chicago.
Frequently asked questions
Are there online Quran classes in Houston for my 8-year-old son?
Yes. An 8-year-old learns one-to-one on video, often starting with reading practice or tajweed basics depending on the free trial level check. The parent chooses the teacher, and the child keeps that teacher once the family commits.
Is there a Quran teacher in Houston, online and one to one?
Yes. The teachers are native Arabic speakers, not in Houston, and each lesson is one student with one teacher on video. Houston families choose their teacher through free trial classes.
Are there online tajweed classes in Houston?
Yes. Tajweed lessons are one-to-one in Central time, with the teacher listening to your recitation and correcting it live. Children, teens and adults can all join, with women taught by women and men by men.
Is there a female Quran teacher online in Houston, Sugar Land or Katy?
Yes. Every female student has a female teacher, and the lesson is private from non-mahram men. Sugar Land and Katy share Houston's Central time, so the slots are identical.
Are there Arabic classes for kids in Houston online?
Yes. Arabic lessons are one-to-one with a native Arabic speaker. Children start from the letters and move to reading and speaking at their own pace.
Is there an online Quran academy in Houston with ijazah teachers?
Murouj Academy is an online academy, and its lessons are all online. Some of our teachers hold an ijazah, and each profile states which, so you can check the teachers before the free trial.
Can after-school online Quran classes happen in Central Time?
Yes. Weekday slots from 4 to 8 pm Central are the core of our schedule, as our teachers work to US hours. We recommend finishing by 8 pm.
Related pages and guides
Ready to begin?
Your free trial class is with the teacher you choose, and you can take more free classes until you find the right fit. Women and girls always learn with female teachers.