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Authentic Quranic Education

AL HIDAYAH ACADEMY

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Illuminating hearts through the Noble Quran —
scholarship from al-Azhar & Darul Uloom, at your fingertips

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Guided by Sacred Knowledge,
Rooted in Tradition

Al Hidayah Academy is a global Islamic educational institution dedicated to delivering authentic Quranic instruction grounded in centuries of traditional scholarship. Under the distinguished leadership of Mufti Siraj Ahmed, every class is a gateway to a deeper relationship with the Book of Allah — wherever in the world you are.

We bridge communities across continents — offering instruction in English, Urdu, Arabic, and Dari — with both male and female teachers available, so every student can learn in an environment that is comfortable and appropriate for them.

Tajweed & Recitation Hifz Program Quran Translation English Instruction Urdu Instruction Arabic Instruction Dari / Farsi Instruction
Scholarship & Credibility

Led By Those Who Truly Know

Every class at Al Hidayah Academy is grounded in scholarship of the highest order — traditional, authenticated, and passed down directly

Founder & Principal
Mufti Siraj Ahmed حفظه الله
Direct student of Justice Mufti Taqi Usmani One of the foremost Islamic scholars & jurists of our era
  • Graduate, Darul Uloom University, Karachi — one of the foremost centers of Islamic learning in the world
  • Trained across the full spectrum of traditional Islamic sciences: Hadith, Fiqh, Tafseer & Quranic recitation
  • Studied under numerous shuyookh, carrying chains of knowledge tracing through generations of scholarship
  • Traveled to the Swat Valley during the winter of Ramadan specifically to study Tafsir under scholars — a testament to his dedication to sacred knowledge
Director of Operations — English Instruction
Shaykh Ebrahim Elsafty حفظه الله
Graduate of Al-Azhar University The oldest & most esteemed Islamic university in the world
  • Holds Ijazah in Hafs 'an Asim — one of the most authenticated chains of Quranic transmission
  • Co-founder & Managing Director of Guidance Tutors — a leading organization connecting students with qualified Islamic educators
  • Specialist in English-medium Quranic instruction, bringing Al-Azhar scholarship to English-speaking students
  • Extensive experience teaching and building Quranic education programs across English-speaking communities
What Families Say

Student & Parent Stories

Real experiences from students and families who have learned with us

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Kids are enjoying the classes and Fatimah has begun to read better and confidently without memorization which was the main goal.

Yasmin Mohammed
France
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The teaching style of professional teachers bespoke their credibility. I am very much impressed with their communication behavior.

Aima Shaekh
Canada
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I study with both Mufti Siraj and Ustadh Ebrahim and I must say, I have learnt a lot! I look forward each day to my classes with them and highly recommend that everyone endeavor to learn the Book of Allah subhaanahu wa Taala.

Abdul Hadi
United States
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