Islamic studies for kids online gives children the knowledge and confidence to live as Muslims, wherever they are growing up. Learning to read the Quran is essential, but children also need to know what they believe, why they pray, who their Prophet ﷺ is and how a Muslim behaves. Our live, one-on-one classes teach all of this in a way that is engaging, age-appropriate and rooted in authentic sources.
Why Islamic studies matters for children today
Children growing up in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and similar countries spend most of their week in environments where Islam is rarely mentioned and sometimes misunderstood. They meet questions from classmates, and from within themselves, that their parents may never have faced at the same age.
A child who understands their faith can answer those questions calmly. They pray because they know who they are praying to. They carry good manners because they know these are part of their religion. Building that understanding early, with a teacher they like and trust, is one of the best investments a parent can make.
What your child will learn
Aqeedah: what we believe
Who Allah is, His names and attributes, the angels, the revealed books, the prophets, the Last Day and divine decree. For young children this begins simply: Allah made everything, He sees and hears us, and He loves those who do good.
Fiqh: how we worship
Purification and wudu, the five daily prayers, fasting in Ramadan, Zakah and Hajj. Children learn not only how each act is performed but the meaning behind it. Practical details of salah are covered more fully in our Namaz, Duas and Islamic Manners course.
Seerah: the life of the Prophet ﷺ
From his birth in Makkah to the migration to Madinah and beyond. Children learn about his honesty, his kindness to children and animals, his patience in hardship and his mercy to those who wronged him, so that they come to love and follow him.
Stories of the prophets and Islamic history
The stories of Adam, Nuh, Ibrahim, Yusuf, Musa, Isa and others, peace be upon them, each with its lessons. Older children also learn about the rightly guided Caliphs and the great companions, men and women alike.
Akhlaq and Adab: character and manners
Truthfulness, kindness to parents, respect for elders, generosity, patience and gratitude. Children also learn the etiquettes of eating, greeting, speaking and using the internet responsibly.
How we teach Islamic studies online
Children do not learn their religion well from lectures. Our teachers use:
- Stories. Almost every lesson contains one. Stories are how the Quran itself teaches.
- Visual slides and activities. Pictures, maps of the Seerah, matching games and short quizzes.
- Questions and discussion. Children are encouraged to ask, and no question is treated as silly or rude.
- Practical tasks. Each week the child takes away something to do: a dua to use, a Sunnah to practise, an act of kindness.
- Regular review. Short recaps keep earlier lessons fresh.
Lessons are one-on-one and taught in clear English by teachers experienced with children raised in the West. A parent is welcome to sit in at any time.
A curriculum that grows with your child
The course runs in three stages, described in the levels below. A five-year-old learns that Allah is One and that Muslims are kind and truthful. A ten-year-old studies the Seerah in order and learns the conditions of salah. A fourteen-year-old discusses purpose, identity and how to hold on to faith with confidence. Each stage builds on the last, and children can join at whichever stage fits their age and knowledge.
Combining Islamic studies with Quran classes
Islamic studies works best alongside Quran learning. Most of our families choose one of these arrangements:
- one dedicated Islamic studies lesson a week, in addition to Quran lessons;
- a few minutes of Islamic studies at the end of each Quran lesson;
- an intensive block during school holidays or Ramadan.
If your child has not yet started reading the Quran, begin with Noorani Qaida or our online Quran classes and add Islamic studies when the routine is settled.
How parents can support learning
- Ask your child to retell the story from their lesson at dinner.
- Practise the week's dua or Sunnah together as a family.
- Pray together when you can. Children copy what they see.
- Welcome questions, and bring the difficult ones to the teacher.
Book a free trial class
Book a free trial and let your child enjoy a lesson with one of our teachers. We will suggest the right stage and a schedule that fits around school. Family discounts apply for siblings.