In this article
- What You Need Before Starting
- How an Online Ijazah Works, Step by Step
- Recitation (Tilawah) or Memorization (Hifz) Ijazah?
- How Long Does It Take?
- Ijazah at Elbayan Academy
- Studying for an Ijazah from Outside Egypt
- Start with a Free Trial Class
- What Happens in an Ijazah Class
- Tips to Prepare for Your Ijazah
- Who Is the Ijazah For?
- Frequently Asked Questions
An Ijazah in Quran recitation is a certification from a qualified teacher that you recite the Quran correctly, as it was taught to them. It comes with a Sanad, a connected chain of teachers that goes back to the Prophet ﷺ. Today, students around the world can work toward an Ijazah online with a teacher who holds a Sanad.
What You Need Before Starting
- Fluent reading: you should read the Quran smoothly with correct pronunciation.
- Solid Tajweed: you should know and apply the rules of Tajweed consistently.
- Commitment: an Ijazah requires regular classes and careful revision over time.
How an Online Ijazah Works, Step by Step
- Level assessment: the teacher listens to your recitation to check your readiness.
- Strengthening Tajweed: any weak points are corrected before the Ijazah recitation begins.
- Reciting the whole Quran: you recite to your teacher one portion at a time, with careful correction.
- Final review: the teacher confirms your recitation meets the required standard.
- Granting the Ijazah: you receive the Ijazah with the Sanad of your teacher.
Recitation (Tilawah) or Memorization (Hifz) Ijazah?
Some students recite the whole Quran from the Mushaf, while others recite it from memory after completing Hifz. Ask your teacher which path suits your level and goals.
How Long Does It Take?
It depends on your starting level, how many classes you take each week and how much you revise between them. Students with strong reading and Tajweed who take 4 classes a week progress faster than those who take 2.
Ijazah at Elbayan Academy
Elbayan Academy offers an Ijazah in Hafs from Asim. The Ijazah fee is $100, paid once, alongside your regular monthly plan. All teachers are certified teachers from Al-Azhar University, each holding an Ijazah with a connected Sanad. Advanced students can also study the Ten Qiraat, both Al-Qiraat Al-Sughra and Al-Qiraat Al-Kubra.
Learn more about what a Sanad is and our online Hifz classes.
Studying from Indonesia? Read getting a Quran Ijazah online from Indonesia.
Studying for an Ijazah from Outside Egypt
Classes run 24/7, so students in any time zone can recite to their teacher at a fixed time each week. Many Ijazah students choose 16 classes a month, because steady, frequent recitation helps them move through the Quran without long gaps. Classes are taught in English, Arabic and French, and most of each Ijazah class is recitation and correction.
- Students in Southeast Asia can read getting a Quran Ijazah online from Indonesia.
- Huffaz in South Asia can read our guides for Bangladesh and Pakistan.
- Students who complete an Ijazah in Hafs can go further with the Ten Qiraat, Sughra and Kubra.
See all our guides on the online Quran classes by country page.
Studying from Sri Lanka or the Maldives? Read our guide for students there.
Start with a Free Trial Class
Elbayan Academy teaches one-to-one, 30-minute online classes with certified teachers from Al-Azhar University, each holding an Ijazah with a connected Sanad. Female teachers are available, classes run 24/7, and you receive a monthly progress report. Plans are $40 a month for 8 classes or $80 for 16. Book a free trial class on WhatsApp.
What Happens in an Ijazah Class
Each class is one-to-one and 30 minutes long. You recite a portion of the Quran while the teacher follows closely, stopping you to correct pronunciation, the length of vowels and the application of Tajweed rules. Mistakes are noted, and you repeat the corrected portion until it is right before moving on. Between classes, you prepare the next portion and review the corrections from the last lesson.
Tips to Prepare for Your Ijazah
- Strengthen weak letters first: ask your teacher which sounds need the most work and practise them daily.
- Listen to a single reciter: choose one clear reciter in the Hafs narration and listen to the portion before you recite it.
- Record yourself: listening back helps you hear mistakes you miss while reciting.
- Keep a steady schedule: regular classes matter more than occasional long sessions.
Who Is the Ijazah For?
An Ijazah suits students who already read fluently and want a recognized certification of their recitation, those who plan to teach the Quran, and anyone who wishes to join the chain of transmission that preserves how the Quran has been recited. If you are not ready yet, you can first strengthen your reading with Tajweed classes and move to the Ijazah when your teacher confirms you are ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a Quran Ijazah online?
Yes. You can work toward an Ijazah online by reciting to a qualified teacher who holds a connected Sanad.
How much does an Ijazah cost at Elbayan Academy?
The Ijazah in Hafs from Asim costs $100, paid once, alongside your monthly class plan.
Which Ijazah do you offer?
We offer an Ijazah in Hafs from Asim. Advanced students can also study the Ten Qiraat, Sughra and Kubra.
Do the teachers have a Sanad?
Yes. All teachers are certified teachers from Al-Azhar University, each holding an Ijazah with a connected Sanad.
How long does it take to get an Ijazah?
It depends on your level, the number of classes each week and your revision. Stronger Tajweed and more frequent classes usually mean faster progress.
