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IRTIQAA
Professional Development & Certification Programme for Qur'an Teachers
Teaching the Book of Allah with Knowledge, Character & Excellence
Teaching the Qur'an is an honour and an Amānah. A Qur'an teacher is not only responsible for teaching correct recitation, but also for nurturing learners, preserving the accuracy of the Book of Allah, and creating a learning environment in which students can grow with confidence and love for the Qur'an.
Knowing Tajweed is essential, but knowing how to teach is a different skill.
IRTIQAA is a structured 6-week Professional Development & Certification Programme by Azharul Jannah, designed for aspiring and existing Qur'an teachers who want to develop themselves as effective, confident and reflective educators.
The programme brings together Islamic principles, Prophetic teaching methods, Tajweed pedagogy and contemporary educational practices, giving teachers the opportunity not only to learn about teaching but to practise, reflect and receive constructive feedback.
What Will You Learn?
Throughout the programme, participants will develop essential competencies in:
The identity, Adab and professional ethics of a Qur'an teacher
Understanding how children and adults learn
Recognising different learner profiles and needs
Lesson planning and effective class structure
Explaining Tajweed clearly and effectively
Student engagement, questioning and revision techniques
Understanding Tajweed errors and developing stronger listening skills
Effective Tasweeb and constructive correction
Giving feedback while maintaining learner confidence
Emotional intelligence, patience and empathy in teaching
Motivating and managing different learners
Classroom management and challenging situations
Professional communication with parents and students
Assessment and meaningful feedback
Digital teaching, documentation and professional administration
Reflective practice and lifelong professional development
More Than Theory
IRTIQAA has been designed as a practice-based programme.
Alongside the core training sessions, participants will take part in teacher roundtables, case studies, role plays, practical workshops, teaching demonstrations, peer observation and reflective exercises.
Participants will also complete practical assignments and maintain a Professional Growth Portfolio documenting their development throughout the programme.
The programme concludes with a supervised teaching practicum, where participants will have the opportunity to integrate what they have learned and receive structured feedback on their teaching.
Weekly Learning Journey
Week 1 — Foundations of a Qur'an Teacher
Teacher identity, Ikhlāṣ, Amānah, Adab and professional ethics.
Week 2 — Foundations of Effective Qur'an Teaching
Understanding learners, teaching children and adults, lesson planning, teaching skills, engagement and revision.
Week 3 — Excellence in Tajweed & Tasweeb
Understanding Tajweed errors, listening skills, effective correction and constructive feedback.
Week 4 — Student Management & Emotional Intelligence
Patience, empathy, motivation, different learner needs, classroom management and parent communication.
Week 5 — Professional Practice
Assessment, feedback, digital teaching, documentation and administration.
Week 6 — Teaching Practicum & Professional Growth
Supervised teaching, reflection, professional feedback and continued development as a Qur'an educator.
Weekly Masterclasses
In addition to the core curriculum, participants will attend weekly masterclasses exploring important areas of Qur'anic education, teaching practice and professional development.
Who Is IRTIQAA For?
This programme is suitable for aspiring Qur'an teachers as well as existing teachers who want to strengthen their teaching methodology, Tasweeb, classroom management, communication and professional practice.
Participants should already possess an appropriate foundation in Qur'anic recitation and Tajweed for the level they intend to teach. IRTIQAA is a teacher-development programme and does not replace formal Tajweed or Qirāʾāt study.
Programme Details
Duration: 6 Weeks
Core Sessions: 12
Schedule: 2 Core Sessions per Week
Session Duration: 2.5 Hours
Core Guided Training: 30 Hours
Additional Components: Weekly Masterclasses, Practical Workshops, Assignments, Professional Portfolio & Teaching Practicum
Programme Fee: 250 SAR
Seats: Limited to 30 Participants
Registration Closes: 15 October 2026
Certification: Awarded upon successful completion of programme requirements
The IRTIQAA Journey
IRTIQAA is not simply about completing a teacher-training course. It is about developing the mindset of a Qur'an educator who continues to learn, reflect and improve.
Our aim is to nurture teachers who are spiritually grounded, technically competent, educationally effective and professionally reflective—teachers who recognise the responsibility of carrying the Book of Allah and strive to fulfil that responsibility with knowledge, character and excellence.
Limited to 30 participants. Registration closes 15 October 2026.
