Meet the Team

Teachers You Can Trust. Knowledge with a Chain.

Every teacher at Sanad Academy is carefully selected, verified, and dedicated to one purpose: transmitting authentic Islamic knowledge to students around the world with patience, precision, and care.

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Our Standard

How We Choose Our Teachers

“The best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it.”Sahih Al-Bukhari

Teaching the Quran is not just a profession. It is a trust.

Every teacher on our team goes through a rigorous selection process before they teach a single student. We verify their qualifications, assess their ability to connect with non-Arabic-speaking learners, and evaluate their character and patience.

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Verified qualifications

Degrees from recognized Islamic institutions, with the majority from Al-Azhar University.

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Ijaazah chains

Documented recitation certifications for all Quran teachers.

03

Non-Arab learner expertise

Specialists in teaching students who did not grow up with Arabic.

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Patience and character

Because knowledge transmitted without adab is incomplete.

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Ongoing evaluation

Regular reviews through student feedback and lesson observations.

Our Teachers

Meet the Teachers Behind Every Lesson

Experienced educators, verified chains, and a genuine gift for helping every student progress.

Dr. Hassan Farouk Arabic for Non-Native Speakers

Teacher 01

Dr. Hassan Farouk

Arabic Language Specialist & Quran Recitation Teacher

10+ years
ArabicEnglishGermanJoined 2020

A PhD-holding Arabic language specialist with over a decade of experience teaching non-native speakers, including English and German-speaking students. Certified in Hafs 'an 'Asim recitation and a graduate of Al-Azhar University.

Arabic LanguageQuran RecitationCalligraphyTajweed
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Dr. Hassan brings a rare combination of deep academic scholarship and practical teaching expertise. With over 10 years teaching Arabic to non-native speakers, he understands where learners struggle and how to make Arabic feel accessible rather than overwhelming.

Qualifications

  • PhD in Arabic Language
  • Bachelor's degree, Faculty of Islamic and Arabic Studies, Al-Azhar University
  • Diploma in General Education
  • Graduate of the Arabic Calligraphy Institute
  • Certification in Hafs 'an 'Asim Quranic recitation
“Dr. Hassan explained Arabic grammar in a way no one ever had before. His patience is extraordinary.”Marco S., Germany
Sheikh Mohamed Ali Bakry Ten Qira'at · Ijaazah Programs

Teacher 02

Sheikh Mohamed Ali Bakry

Quranic Sciences Specialist · Ten Qira'at Certified

10+ years
ArabicEnglishJoined 2022

A Master's-holding Islamic teacher serving as an Imam and Khateeb at the Egyptian Ministry of Awqaf. One of the rare teachers certified in all Ten Major and Minor Qira'at.

Qira'atIjaazahTafsirIslamic Studies
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Sheikh Mohamed is among Sanad Academy's most academically distinguished teachers. His mastery of all ten recognized recitation traditions makes him exceptionally qualified for advanced students and Ijaazah candidates.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Usul Al-Din, Department of Tafsir, Al-Azhar University
  • Master's degree in Islamic Sharia, Minya University
  • Diploma in General Education
  • Certification in the Ten Major and Minor Qira'at
“He corrects the smallest details in recitation that I never even noticed before. A truly exceptional teacher.”Tariq B., United Kingdom
Ustadh Sherif Mohamed International School Experience

Teacher 03

Ustadh Sherif Mohamed

Islamic Studies & Quran Teacher

8+ years
ArabicEnglishJoined 2020

A Master's-holding teacher with 8+ years of experience at international British schools in the UAE, specializing in Islamic Studies and Quran for English-speaking students.

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Ustadh Sherif combines Al-Azhar scholarship with extensive international classroom experience. His student-centered methodology makes him an excellent choice for adults, teenagers, and families raising children in English-speaking environments.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Languages and Translation, Al-Azhar University
  • Master's degree in Translation
  • Diploma in General Education
  • 8+ years at GEMS and Noya British Schools, Abu Dhabi
“My teenage son actually looks forward to his lessons, which I never expected.”Sarah K., Canada
Ustadh Abdulrahman Mohamed Hafiz · Non-Native Specialist

Teacher 04

Ustadh Abdulrahman Mohamed

Quran & Arabic Teacher · Hafs 'an 'Asim Certified

7+ years
ArabicEnglishPersianJoined 2023

A Hafiz of the Holy Quran certified in the narration of Imam Hafs 'an 'Asim, with 7+ years of experience teaching Quran, Arabic, and Islamic Studies to non-native learners.

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Ustadh Abdulrahman's calm, methodical, and encouraging teaching style makes him an excellent choice for beginners, Hifz students, and anyone who has tried before and felt they were not progressing.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Languages and Translation, Al-Azhar University
  • Hafiz of the Holy Quran
  • Certified in the narration of Imam Hafs 'an 'Asim
“He started me from zero and within four months I was reading full pages of the Quran.”Aisha M., United States
Ustadh Khaled Mangod Quran · Arabic · Islamic Studies

Teacher 05

Ustadh Khaled Mangod

Quran, Arabic & Islamic Studies Teacher

ArabicOnline LessonsAll Levels

Ustadh Khaled is a dedicated educator who helps students build a confident, lasting connection with the Quran, Arabic language, and Islamic knowledge through clear and patient one-on-one teaching.

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With a calm and encouraging approach, Ustadh Khaled adapts each lesson to the student's current level, pace, and goals. His lessons focus on building strong foundations, steady progress, and the confidence to keep learning.

“Every student deserves a teacher who listens, encourages, and makes the path to knowledge feel possible.”Sanad Academy
Ustadh Fathy Waheed Arabic · Islamic Studies · Calligraphy

Teacher 06

Ustadh Fathy Waheed

Arabic Language, Islamic Studies & Arabic Calligraphy Teacher

10+ years
ArabicEnglishGermanJoined 2019

A graduate of Al-Azhar University with more than 10 years of teaching experience, Ustadh Fathy combines Arabic language, Islamic Studies, Qur'anic sciences, and Arabic calligraphy through a clear and modern teaching approach.

Arabic LanguageIslamic StudiesQira'atCalligraphy
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Ustadh Fathy has taught in educational and academic settings, including international schools across Egypt, and has worked with students from diverse nationalities at Sanad Academy since 2019.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of the Faculty of Islamic and Arabic Studies, Al-Azhar University, Cairo
  • General Educational Diploma
  • Certified in Arabic Calligraphy from specialized Arabic Calligraphy Institutes
  • Ijazah in the Ten Minor and Ten Major Qira'at
  • Fluent in Arabic and proficient in English and German
Hijab avatar for Ustadha Amina Hassan Mohammed

Teacher 07

Ustadha Amina Hassan Mohammed

Quran, Tajweed, Arabic & Islamic Studies Teacher

7+ years
ArabicOnline LessonsChildren & Adults

Ustadha Amina teaches Quran recitation, memorization, Tajweed, Arabic, and Islamic Studies with a warm interactive style for students from different ages and cultural backgrounds.

Quran RecitationTajweedArabicNooraniyyah
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She is skilled in creating engaging online learning environments and uses Noor Al-Bayan and Al-Qaidah Al-Noraniyyah methodologies to help students build strong foundations.

Qualifications

  • B.Sc. in Chemistry, Cairo University
  • B.A. in Islamic and Arabic Studies
  • Ijazah in Hafs 'an Asim
  • Ijazah in Tuhfat Al-Atfal
  • Certified in Al-Qaidah Al-Noraniyyah
  • Extensive studies in Tajweed and Qur'anic sciences
Hijab avatar for Ustadha Fatimah Abdullah

Teacher 08

Ustadha Fatimah Abdullah

Quran, Tajweed, Qira'at & Islamic Studies Teacher

10+ years
ArabicHafsShu'bahAll Ages

A Qur'an and Tajweed instructor with more than 10 years of experience, Ustadha Fatimah specializes in memorization programs, recitation correction, Islamic Studies, and advanced Tajweed.

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She has taught in Qur'an institutes in Madinah and Alexandria and brings strong experience in both classroom and online teaching for children, teenagers, and adults.

Qualifications

  • B.A. in Fundamentals of Religion and Hadith Sciences, Al-Azhar University
  • Memorized the Holy Qur'an in full
  • Ijazah in Hafs 'an Asim and Shu'bah 'an Asim
  • Certified in Ibn Kathir Al-Makki and Abu Ja'far Al-Madani recitations
  • Memorized Tuhfat Al-Atfal, Al-Jazariyyah, and selected texts from Ash-Shatibiyyah and Ad-Durrah
  • Certified in Al-Qaidah Al-Noraniyyah
Hijab avatar for Ustadha Sarah Mohamed

Teacher 09

Ustadha Sarah Mohamed

Arabic Language, Quran & Islamic Studies Teacher

12,000+ hours
ArabicSince 201715+ countries

Ustadha Sarah has taught Arabic as a second language since 2017, serving children, teenagers, university students, and professionals from more than 15 countries.

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She teaches Modern Standard Arabic, Egyptian and Levantine dialects, Quran recitation, Tajweed, and Islamic Studies using modern educational technologies and interactive learning tools.

Qualifications

  • B.A. in Arabic Language, Cairo University
  • General Diploma in Education
  • Special Diploma in Curriculum and Teaching Methodology
  • Ijazah in Hafs 'an Asim
  • Licensed to teach Arabic grammar and writing sciences
  • Specialized training in teaching Arabic as a second language
Hijab avatar for Ustadha Mariam Ahmed

Teacher 10

Ustadha Mariam Ahmed

Quran, Tajweed, Arabic & Calligraphy Teacher

5+ years
ArabicOnline TeachingChildren & Adults

Ustadha Mariam teaches Quran recitation, memorization, Tajweed, Arabic for non-native speakers, and Arabic calligraphy with personalized learning plans.

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She is skilled in online classroom management and has a strong ability to simplify complex concepts for learners at different ages and levels.

Qualifications

  • Faculty of Engineering, Al-Azhar University
  • Diploma in Arabic Calligraphy
  • Ijazah in Hafs 'an Asim and Shu'bah 'an Asim
  • Ijazah in Al-Qaidah Al-Noraniyyah and Tuhfat Al-Atfal
  • International Certification in Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers
  • Specialized studies in Qur'anic recitation and Tajweed
Hijab avatar for Ustadha Huda Ali Zaki

Teacher 11

Ustadha Huda Ali Zaki

Quran, Arabic & Islamic Studies Teacher

Since 2016
ArabicHafs SanadNoor Al-Bayan

Ustadha Huda has taught Quran since 2016 and specializes in Quran recitation correction, Arabic for non-native speakers, and Islamic Studies for children and adults.

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She focuses on helping students achieve fluency and confidence through accessible, engaging lessons and strong communication in online learning environments.

Qualifications

  • B.A. in Languages and Translation, Al-Azhar University
  • Ijazah and Sanad in Hafs 'an Asim
  • Certified in Al-Jazariyyah and Tuhfat Al-Atfal
  • Diploma in Noor Al-Bayan
  • Certificate in Teaching Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers
  • Advanced studies in Hadith, Fiqh, Seerah, and Qur'anic Sciences

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