Qur'anic StudiesBeginner
Science of Tajweed
Learn the rules that shape every letter, pause, and elongation — so your recitation becomes accurate, unhurried, and beautiful.
12 weeks, 36 classesFrom $25/mo
Dr. Shaheen Shahzadi
PhD · Founder & Lead Instructor, Firaasah Academia
Distinguished Islamic Studies scholar and educational leader with over 28 years of academic and administrative experience in teaching, research, curriculum development, and institutional management. Specialized in Qur'anic Studies, Hadith, and Seerah Studies, with proven expertise as Head of Department (HOD) in leading faculty, driving academic quality, and fostering holistic character building grounded in Islamic values. Recognized as a Presidential Award Winner and Published Author, bringing a unique blend of scholarly rigor, institutional leadership, and commitment to empowering young women through academic excellence.
Courses taught by Prof. Shaheen Shahzadi
Arabic LinguisticsBeginnerConversational Arabic — Elementary
A spoken-first Arabic programme in three levels. Start with the alphabet, finish holding a real conversation.
12 weeks, 36 classesFrom $25/mo
Arabic LinguisticsBeginnerQur’anic Arabic — Elementary
Learn the vocabulary and patterns that make up most of the Qur'an, in three levels — and begin reading it without reaching for the translation.
16 weeksFrom $25/mo
Hadith StudiesBeginnerScience of Hadith — Level 1: Riwayah
The methodology behind Hadith, in two levels: first how a chain of narration is verified, then how the text itself is understood.
12 weeksFrom $25/mo
Seerah StudiesAll LevelsInsight Qur’an through Seerah
A full year following the Qur’an chronologically through the Prophet’s ﷺ life — watching each revelation answer the moment it arrived in.
One year, three termsFrom $25/mo
FreeSeerah StudiesAll LevelsDaily Life Issues
A free, open lecture series on the everyday questions — money, family, ethics, social pressure — answered from the Qur’an, Sunnah and scholarly tradition. No fee, no prerequisite, no enrolment.
Once a weekFree
Arabic LinguisticsIntermediateConversational Arabic — Intermediate
A spoken-first Arabic programme in three levels. Start with the alphabet, finish holding a real conversation.
12 weeks, 36 classesFrom $25/mo
Arabic LinguisticsIntermediateQur’anic Arabic — Intermediate
Learn the vocabulary and patterns that make up most of the Qur'an, in three levels — and begin reading it without reaching for the translation.
16 weeksFrom $25/mo
Qur'anic StudiesIntermediateScience of the Qur’an
The academic study of the Qur’an: revelation, compilation, Makki and Madani, causes of revelation, abrogation, and the principles of Tafsir.
12 weeksFrom $25/mo
Articles
Fiqh
Understanding Halal Income in Islamic Fiqh
A practical look at what makes earnings halal — and the grey areas students ask about most.
Dr. Shaheen Shahzadi · · 1 min read
General
How to Build a Consistent Quran Habit While Busy
You do not need an extra hour in your day — you need a habit that survives the days you only have five minutes.
Dr. Shaheen Shahzadi · · 1 min read
Seerah
Lessons from the Seerah for Modern Muslim Life
The Prophet's ﷺ life offers guidance that applies just as directly today as it did fourteen centuries ago.
Dr. Shaheen Shahzadi · · 1 min read
Hadith
The Six Books of Hadith: A Beginner's Guide
A short introduction to the Kutub al-Sittah and why each collection matters.
Dr. Shaheen Shahzadi · · 1 min read
Arabic
Why Learning Quranic Arabic Changes How You Read the Quran
Translation gives you meaning. Understanding the Arabic gives you the Quran's own voice.
Dr. Shaheen Shahzadi · · 1 min read
Qur’an
5 Common Mistakes in Tajweed (and How to Fix Them)
Even dedicated students repeat the same Tajweed mistakes for years without realizing it. Here are five to watch for.
Dr. Shaheen Shahzadi · · 1 min read