بُنِيَ الْإِسْلَامُ عَلَى خَمْسٍ

Islam is built upon five pillars.

Islamic Studies

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Islamic Studies — Salah, Duas & the Essentials of Islam

Every Muslim needs the essentials — how to pray, the daily duas, and a clear understanding of the faith. Our Islamic Studies course teaches all of this in live one-to-one classes with qualified male and female teachers, tailored to the age and level of each learner, from young children to adults and new Muslims.

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By the end of this course, you will be able to

The essentials of Islam, understood and put into practice.

✓ Pray Salah correctly and confidently
✓ Know the pillars of Islam & Iman
✓ Recite the six Kalimas
✓ Memorise daily masnoon duas
✓ Perform wudu the correct way
✓ Learn selected Hadith & Seerah
✓ Understand halal & haram basics
✓ Practise good Islamic manners (Adab)

Course curriculum

A complete grounding in the essentials of Islam.

1
Pillars of Islam & Iman

The foundations of faith and practice — the five pillars of Islam and the six articles of Iman, explained clearly.

2
Salah — the prayer

How to pray correctly, step by step, from wudu to the words of the prayer and their meaning.

3
Duas & the Kalimas

The six Kalimas and the everyday supplications (masnoon duas) for eating, sleeping, travel and more.

4
Hadith & Seerah

Selected Hadith of the Prophet ﷺ and the key events of his blessed life and example.

5
Islamic manners (Adab)

Good character, etiquette and how to live Islam beautifully in everyday life.

Who it's for

Private, one-to-one lessons shaped around you.

Islamic Studies for kids
Kids

Short, engaging lessons teach children how to pray, their duas and good character — the foundations of a strong Muslim identity, early.

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Islamic Studies for adults and new Muslims
Adults & New Muslims

Learn how to pray and understand the essentials of Islam privately, at your own pace, with a patient teacher and no pressure.

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Female Islamic Studies teachers
Sisters

Qualified female teachers are available for sisters and children who prefer to learn the essentials of Islam with a female tutor, at home.

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How it works

Getting started takes minutes.

1Book a free trialNo card, no obligation
2Meet your teacherMale or female
3Get a planMatched to the learner
4Learn weeklyPractise & grow
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about our online Islamic Studies course.

It covers the essentials every Muslim needs: the pillars of Islam and Iman, how to pray Salah correctly, the six Kalimas and daily duas, selected Hadith and the Seerah (life of the Prophet, peace be upon him), and Islamic manners. Lessons are tailored to the age and level of each student.
Yes. This is one of our most popular courses for children — lessons are short, patient and engaging, teaching Salah, duas and good character in a way little ones enjoy and remember. Parents choose the time and can sit in.
Absolutely. Many adults and new Muslims take this course to learn how to pray and to build a confident, correct understanding of the essentials of Islam, privately and without any pressure.
Yes. Many families combine Islamic Studies with Quran reading or memorisation. Your teacher can blend both in your lessons, or you can take them as separate classes — whatever suits your goals.
Yes. Qualified female teachers are available for sisters and children who prefer to learn with a female tutor, in the privacy of home.
Yes. We offer a free trial lesson with no card details and no obligation, so you can meet the teacher and experience the method before deciding to continue.

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